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Roxymandy April 18, 2016

Personalized Styling and the Perfect Pair Promise with Jean Machine

Last week I was on the hunt for some new jeans so I visited the new Jean Machine boutique store at Yorkdale Shopping Centre.

I LOVE wearing jeans, and I get so frustrated when I buy a pair and when I get home and wash them they no longer have that amazing fit they had in the store.

Jean Machine stores are now equipped with MODs – Masters of Denim – to ensure that you find the perfect fit. They provide a one-on-one personal fitting to ensure you leave the store with that perfect pair of denim that you will love well beyond your store visit.

Jean Machine offers the Perfect Pair Promise so you don’t leave with any shopping regrets. Each visit to the store can be personalized for you to ensure you leave happy with your purchase.

The new Yorkdale location has so much to choose from, including brands like Yoga Jeans, Just Black, Mavi and Guess, and many others.

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My styling appointment included a quick assessment from the Master of Denim on what my personal style entailed, and we shopped the store together looking for a few different styles for me to try on.

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I tried on a few looks during my appointment that I really loved, and I could have bought quite a few different pairs of denim while I was shopping the store!

Jean Machine Yorkdale Boutique Location Looks

Finally we mutually decided on a par of white distressed jeans from a brand called Just Black. I had never tried jeans from this brand before, but they really were a perfect fit!

My Jean Machine Master of Denim can take full credit for the purchase because he actually suggested purchasing this pair a full size smaller than I regularly wear. As soon as I started to protest he told me to trust him, and I did and they fit perfectly!

Even after washing them, these jeans are my perfect fit, and I love how easy they are to style!

Personalized Styling and the Perfect Pair Promise with Jean Machine

imagePersonalized Styling and the Perfect Pair Promise with Jean Machine

Personalized Styling and the Perfect Pair Promise with Jean Machine

For more information on Jean Machine (so you can meet your own Master of Denim and take advantage of their Perfect Pair Promise), visit their website here!

I was provided a gift card for this post, but all opinions are fabulously my own.

Xoxo Mandy

Roxymandy April 13, 2016

The Perfect Fit with eShakti

The Perfect Fit with eShakti
Dress - eShakti | Shoes - Forever 21 {similar}| Purse - Chanel
Not only is this pretty spring dress perfect for me style-wise, but also by fit!

This dress is from eShakti.com - an online women's boutique which offers custom clothing, and when they say custom, they really mean it.

I was able to choose style of my dress, the length, the collar, the sleeves, and even if it had pockets or not (OF COURSE pockets, right?).

eShakti carries sizes 0-36W, and they have so many dresses to choose from!

It's possible to just choose a dress in a standard size, or you can input your custom measurements, and voila! The best part about the whole process is you can save your sizing information in your account so your next purchase is easy to order.

The dress arrived in just over a week, perfectly packaged in a box wrapped in tissue and left at my doorstep.

I really wasn't sure how this would work out, but when my dress arrived I was so excited! It was an absolute perfect fit - even under the arms where I normally find dresses don't look right on me, this one was tailored for me.

The fabric was impressive and the dress was not only lined, but the skirt of the dress had a slip as well.

Overall I loved the dress, and I would absolutely order from eShakti again!

You can see more on their Facebook page, Pinterest, Twitter page, or their website here.
Thanks to eShakti for sending me this lovely dress!

Xoxo Mandy

Roxymandy April 11, 2016

Off-The-Shoulder Shirt Dress

Off The Shoulder Shirt Dress

Dress – Zara | Shoes – Call it Spring | Clutch – Chanel

One of my favourite trends that is still sticking around this spring and summer is the off-the-shoulder look. This dress is perfect to transition into spring with because it has long sleeves, and can be worn on a warmer day with sandals instead of these booties.

I have to admit, it was a pretty chilly day in April when I wore this look for the blog! I’m looking forward to wearing this look in much warmer temperatures with a pair of gladiator sandals.

I’ve linked to the exact dress I’m wearing above and here, and I have linked to some similar styles below as well.

This dress reminds me of men’s collared dress shirt with a twist, and I keep seeing this great shade of blue everywhere I shop lately. I love how fresh and spring-like this shade of blue is.

I have been wearing these nude booties so much over the last couple months because they literally go with everything. They were definitely a great buy.

Overall this easy look is exactly what I plan on wearing over the next few months as we move into warmer weather.

Have a great week!

Xoxo Mandy

Roxymandy April 6, 2016

Testing Out the Choker Trend

Testing Out The Choker Trend sparkleshinylove Mandy Furnis

Testing Out The Choker Trend sparkleshinylove

Testing Out The Choker Trend sparkleshinylove Mandy Furnis

Testing Out The Choker Trend sparkleshinylove

Testing Out The Choker Trend sparkleshinylove Mandy Furnis

Testing Out The Choker Trend sparkleshinylove

Testing Out The Choker Trend sparkleshinylove Mandy Furnis

I have to admit, I used to have the sweetest collection of velvet chokers at home the last time they were trendy, but in a purge I threw them all away.

Here we are heading into spring/summer 2015 and I could have really used a few of those great chokers to complete a some of my looks!

I wasn’t sure how I would look in a choker again, but I gave it a try, and I actually kind of liked it! It totally changed this look I put together – without it the outfit was much less edgier.

My white jean obsession continues, and I am so in love with this pretty pink flowy peasant top from Winners! It was a total steal at $19.99, and I love the fit.

My nude heels from Town Shoes are so comfortable that I didn’t even need to break them in – they are so comfortable. I am seriously considering going back and buying the same pair in cobalt blue.

This spring look was lovely until it snowed later that day! Canadian girl problems. Hopefully more spring weather is coming!

Xoxo Mandy

Roxymandy April 5, 2016

Oshawa Centre Style Icon Contest

Over the last few months you may have noticed that I have been talking quite a bit about a mall that is not only local to me (a five minute drive!), but it’s one of my regular shopping destinations.

I’m talking about The Oshawa Centre!

They have announced some very exciting changes which will be revealed soon (fall 2016) and are part of their $230 million dollar renovation.

260,000 sq. ft. will be added to the mall which will include 60 new stores, and also a 1,000 seat food court and 2 new restaurants.

The Oshawa Centre has decided to launch an incredible new contest starting today to find it’s first ever Style Icon. The search is for a sassy and stylish local to act as an Oshawa Centre Ambassador.

The style ambassador will promote the Oshawa Centre, it’s retailers, and the exciting changes leading up to (and beyond) the unveiling the incredible revamp the mall has underway.

Here’s how to enter!

Starting today, April 5, 2016, through Friday April 22, 2016, style mavens are invited to enter the contest on Instagram.

Contestants must:

1. Follow @OshawaCentre and participating retailers @LeChateau and @Lululemon on Instagram

2. Post a photo or video of a styled ‘outfit of the day’ on Instagram tagging @OshawaCentre and participating retailers using the hashtag #OCStyleIcon.

Contestants may post more than one photo to showcase multiple styled looks.

Up to 20 semi-finalists will be selected on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, and asked to submit a sample blog post on an assigned topic for a chance to be a finalist and featured as a guest blogger.

Three finalists will be invited to Oshawa Centre on Tuesday, May 10th, 2016 for a final judging competition where they’ll be asked to style two looks (one daytime and one ‘athleisure’ look).

A panel of judges (including yours truly!) will select a winner based on a set of criteria.

What will the Oshawa Centre Style Icon Win?

They will receive some incredible prizes including a grand total of $8,000 in Oshawa Centre gift cards, a guest blogger position, VIP and priority access to events, collaboration on Oshawa Centre campaigns and retailer perks.

Sounds amazing right? Well what are you waiting for? Let’s see your stylish looks on Instagram!

For the official rules and regulations, please click here.

Good luck to everyone who enters!