Endless Looks with Henkaa + Enter a Win Your Own Henkaa Dress!

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 Endless Looks with Henkaa + Enter a Win Your Own Henkaa Dress!
 
 

Henkaa review and giveaway
 
 Endless Looks with Henkaa + Enter a Win Your Own Henkaa Dress!
 

 Endless Looks with Henkaa + Enter a Win Your Own Henkaa Dress!

 

 Endless Looks with Henkaa + Enter a Win Your Own Henkaa Dress!
 

 Endless Looks with Henkaa + Enter a Win Your Own Henkaa Dress!
 

 Endless Looks with Henkaa + Enter a Win Your Own Henkaa Dress!
 

 
How many times have you been asked to be a bridesmaid and were told “don’t worry, the dress I chose for you is one you could totally wear again”.

Every time, right?

And how many times has that actually been the case? I’ve been a bridesmaid many times, but I can only think of a couple of those dresses that I actually wore again.

Henkaa has created incredible dresses that can actually been worn again and again in your everyday life, or in your bridesmaid life, which is actually a pretty miraculous feat!

Henkaa means “change”, and it’s the perfect name for an organization who’s goal is to help women of all shapes and sizes dress fabulously, and save a little by creating looks with the same dress.

Henkaa has 6 different convertible dresses, and when I say convertible I mean that they can be transformed in an endless number of ways. It’s incredible how versatile these dresses are. Each style can be ordered in up to 3 different lengths, and they can be ordered in a one size version, or plus size.

The fabric itself is amazing because it doesn’t wrinkle at all. I performed a little experiment the night before I wore this dress, and left it rolled up in a ball on my closet floor overnight (with my steamer on stand-by for the morning).

It did not wrinkle one bit – it’s like an un-organized girl’s dream come true – no ironing or steaming required! It can even be washed at home using the provided garment bag, and if you wanted to have shorter straps or a shorter length, it can be cut by your local seamstress (side note – I cut the straps myself with scissors because they were a little long, but brought the dress to my seamstress for a quick cut to shorten it).

I also styled this dress with sleeves as well for a totally different look!

 

 
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Henkaa also has all kinds of other items including jewelry, scarves, intimates, and even menswear. I love that they also provide swatches for order so you can determine which colour works best for your event or wedding.

I’m wearing the Pink Blush Sakura Midi Convertible Dress ($138CDN) and it comes in 26 different colours.

I can’t wait to take this dress with me when I go away to Mexico because I can crumple it up in a ball, and it will come out of my suitcase looking amazing! I can style it in a totally different way using the tutorials and videos on the Henkaa website, and it will be like wearing a whole new dress! I’ll post the next vacation look I create with this dress on the blog soon.

How would you like to win a Henkaa dress of your own?

I’ve teamed up with Henkaa to give away one of their fabulous Magenta Purple Sakura Mini Dress to one lucky reader!

Enter via the Rafflecopter link below. The contest is open to Canadian residents only.

Good luck to everyone who enters!

For more information on Henkaa, visit their website here, or follow them on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Pinterest.
 

 

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This product was provided to me for review, but all opinions are fabulously my own.

 

 

Xoxo Mandy

 

 

The Weekend with #MyGeox

The Weekend #MyGeox

  The Weekend with #MyGeox
 

 The Weekend with #MyGeox
 

 The Weekend with #MyGeox
 

 The Weekend with #MyGeox
 

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 The Weekend with #MyGeox

 

 

I spent the weekend being more active than usual.

I’m always running around doing something, but this weekend seemed to be jammed packed with actual physical running!

I wore my new GEOX Nebula shoes all day Saturday starting with a play date in the park with 9 kids! There was a lot of running after children who were crying, fighting, and who were just basically running away from their parents.

After some quick errands I found myself at another impromptu play date with more running after toddlers.

These GEOX Nebula shoes were brand new so I expected a blister or two (especially since they are worn without socks), but they were so comfortable!

There were quite a few options to choose from when I shopped at the Geox store at the CF Toronto Eaton Centre, and I had a really hard time deciding which one’s I wanted.

 
 

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These shoes were ultra light, and I loved that they just slipped on.

They have 360° breathability thanks to the Net Breathing system which offers breathability and heat regulation, while the Inner Breathing System supports temperature regulation of the foot. Excess heat escapes upwards because of the linings breathable gaps, and you can enjoy wearing these shoes with comfort and style.

These Geox Nebula were so fun because I could easily wear them with jeans for a plate day, or dress them up a little like I did here with a dress or skirt. Because they were so easy to slip on and off, they make the perfect travel shoe as well. I hate having to remove my shoes at the airport, but it would be so easy to slip them on and off through security, and they are so comfortable to wear on the go!

For more information, visit www.geox.com!

 
 

 
 I was provided these shoes for review, but all opinions are fabulously my own.

 

 

Xoxo Mandy

 

 

Dressing with the Basics

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imageDressing with the Basics Sara Duke
 

 
imageDressing with the Basics Sara Duke
 

 
Dressing with the Basics Sara Duke
 

 
imageDressing with the Basics Sara Duke
 

 
imageDressing with the Basics Sara Duke
 

 

imageDressing with the Basics Sara Duke
 

 
Dressing with the Basics Sara Duke
 

 
imageDressing with the Basics Sara Duke

 

 

Lately I have been sticking with the basics – minimal jewelry, whites and neutrals, and more of a classic look. This dress I’m wearing is from Canadian fashion designer Sara Duke, and it’s called the Tanner Dress. I think it fits in perfectly with my plan of sticking with basic fashion staples.

This is actually the only dress I have in my closet with this length, and I thought it would be really fun to wear it with my boots that have taken me through spring.

The weather has been up and down, so I paired the dress with a cozy pullover sweater from Zara, and left the rest of my outfit very basic other than my sunglasses. What I love about this dress is that it’s a transitional piece, so I could wear it on it’s own or add as many layers as I needed not only for warmth (I AM Canadian), or for a different look.

What do you think about how I wore this dress? Is it better left minimal, or would it be better to dress it up with more layers and accessories?

You can find out more about Sara Duke’s designs at www.SaraSaraDuke.com, or follow along with her on Instagram, or Facebook.

 

 

Xoxo Mandy

 

 
This items was provided to me for review, but all opinions are fabulously my own.

Finishing Touches with Driftwood Decor + Win a Piece of Decor for Your Home!

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Sometimes I feel like shopping for my home is never done. I think a room is finished, and then I find some sort of gem that I absolutely must have in my home to complete the décor.

One spot with some of the more unique and tasteful pieces for your home is Driftwood Décor.

Driftwood Décor not only has an amazing selection of décor, but they also have the ability to help you source specific pieces that you may be searching for.

Their selection is changing all the time, and you can easily shop online for what you need to finish your home’s look.

There are so many pieces that I love from Driftwood Décor, and browsing through the pages online can give so many decorating ideas because of the unique offerings available.

When it came to choosing something for my home, I personally I felt like my family room was a little unfinished.

We chose a nautical theme as my husband’s family owned their own boat-building company and made their own sailboats and tug boat on their own.

We decorated that room with items like vintage photographs of sailboats they made, and my husband made a few of the décor items like the oars, the depth chart, he refinished the buffet we have as our TV stand, and he put together our stone fireplace and refinished the mantle.

 

 Driftwood Decor Giveaway with sparkleshinylove
 

 Driftwood Decor Giveaway with sparkleshinylove

 

 Driftwood Decor Giveaway with sparkleshinylove
 

 Driftwood Decor Giveaway with sparkleshinylove
 

 

As you can see, the large wooden cloche and Driftwood Decor exclusive candle were the perfect addition to my room. It all seemed to fit right in as if we styled the room around them!
 

 Driftwood Decor Giveaway with sparkleshinylove
 

 Driftwood Decor Giveaway with sparkleshinylove
 

 I’m so excited to have teamed up with Driftwood Décor to give away two of the Driftwood Décor Exclusive handmade candles on the blog!
 
 

  Driftwood Decor Giveaway with sparkleshinylove
 
 

  Driftwood Decor Giveaway with sparkleshinylove
 
 

  Driftwood Decor Giveaway with sparkleshinylove
 

 We are giving away two candles with the scent Paradise (close your eyes and think of a beach vacation, with a mouth watering citrus cocktail), and Sorbet (memories of a Sunday afternoon in an ice cream parlour).

Each candle is 8 oz and burns for up to 60 hours. They are Canadian handcrafted candles, and are all natural. They are so pretty, and the perfect final touch to any room in your home.

Enter via the Rafflecopter app below to win. The contest is open to Canadian residents only. For more information on Driftwood Décor to do some online shopping for beautiful things for your home, visit their website here, or also follow along on Instagram here, or Facebook here!

 

 

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Xoxo Mandy

 

 

Donate Your Formalwear for a Good Cause to Fairy Godmother’s Closet

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Do you have any formal attire in your closet that you don’t need any more? If you do, I have the perfect spot for you to donate it!

Fairy Godmother’s Closet is run by the Optimist Club of Brooklin, and they accept donations for suits, dresses, accessories and shoes for the teenagers who need it for their grade 8 graduation or prom.

They loan attire for these events in hopes that everyone has the opportunity to look fabulous for their big night out, and it’s an incredible program which needs donations.

April 30th is their big day for fittings, so it’s important that they receive as many donations as possible.

Please take a look in your closet and if you have any formal dresses, suits, accessories or shoes, please donate them!

I’ve already taken a look through my closet and I have my own donation to drop off!

For more information on either donation or using the service itself, please contact Ethel Scullion at 905-410-0738, or email Brooklinfgc@gmail.com

You can also visit the Optimist Club of Brooklin on their website here, Facebook, and Instagram.

 

 

Xoxo Mandy