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Roxymandy December 28, 2015

Winter Style with Lacoste

Winter Style with Lacoste sparkleshinylove

Last week I put together an outfit from Lacoste’s Fall/Winter 2015 collection, and if you are doing some post-holiday shopping you should check out what they have to offer, especially since they have some amazing holiday sales happening right now.

I’m in love with this Short Wool Coat for a couple of reasons. I love that it’s a traditional peacoat with a twist – the nylon hood is something I always want to have on some of my more dressy jackets. With how bad the weather has been this winter with occasional rainstorms (like the day of these photos) a hood is a necessity. I love that this jacket keeps me prepared for the elements while looking great.

I’m also loving the blue of this jacket as well. I based my whole outfit on this peacoat.

This sweatshirt dress just makes me happy. It is so comfortable, and it would look just as great with running shoes as it would heels. Dresses with pockets are so much more fun as well.

The dress also comes in blue, and I love that it’s not form fitting but instead a comfortable shapeless fit.

The Chantaco Medium Leather Zip Tote is just my kind of bag because it fits EVERYTHING! I love a bag I can throw everything into, and dig through later knowing that what I’m looking for has to be in there. This tote finishes off this look perfectly, and not only is the bag simple and sleek but another great blue to finish off the outfit.

Overall I love how fun and easy this outfit is. Lacoste knows how to make comfortable look smart and sleek.

To shop Lacoste’s Fall/Winter 2015 line yourself, visit www.lacoste.com.

Thanks to Lacoste for letting me style something from their Fall/Winter 2015 line!

Roxymandy December 22, 2015

Three Fun Looks for the Holidays

Three fun looks for the holidays

As a girl who loves to get dressed up just for a coffee date, the holiday’s are even more of an excuse to step it up a notch when it comes to my style.

There are so many events during the holiday season from parties, gift exchanges, dinners and nights in with friends.

Most have a different dress code from casual to formal, so I put together some of my favourite looks for the holidays to give you a few ideas on what to wear.

My first and most formal outfit is this black lace dress.

I bought this dress from Winnners, and at only $29.99 it was a steal! Although I only bought it last week, it may be hard to find now so I have linked to similar ones below.

Lace dresses are so pretty and have a more formal feel, and the fit and flare style is one of the more flattering looks for all shapes and sizes.

Three Looks for the Holidays

Lace Dress – Winners {similar here, here and here} | Black Heels – Christian Louboutin| Crystal Bib Necklace – Forever 21 | Classic Flap Bag – Chanel

Next up, something still dressy but more cozy and slightly more casual. If you know me, you know I have an obsession with leather skirts! I love the style of this one, and it pairs great with a chunky white sweater! Normally I keep my legs bare, but a chunky sweater looks great with a pair of cable-knit stockings with heels. The whole look is really simple, but I love the look of a pleated skirt toned down with a sweater.

Three Looks for the Holidays

White Sweater – Winners {similar here and here} | Faux Leather Skirt – Forever 21 | Black Heels – Christian Louboutin | Classic Flap Bag – Chanel

Finally, my most casual holiday look obviously involves sequins. Although it pains me not to wear a skirt or dress (have you noticed I avoid pants at all costs?), this oversized sequinned DKNY sweater looked best with faux leather leggings. I bought the sweater in XL for two reasons – it’s all they had left in stock, and because I wanted to have the oversized look with leggings. I thought it looked great (more like a tunic because it’s so thin and long), and for some reason a clutch always make things look a little more chic.

Three Looks for the Holidays

Silver Sequin Sweater – DKNY | Faux Leather Leggings – Dynamite | Black Sandals – Nine West {similar}| Clutch – Chanel

Roxymandy December 17, 2015

Why You Should Visit the Brika Pop-Up at Yorkdale

Why You Should Visit the Brika Pop Up at Yorkdale

We all have them. You know, that one uncle you can never find the right gift for? Or the friend who buys you a fabulous gift every year while you feel the gift you are giving them is bland?

Christmas is stressful for a number of reasons, but the pressure of finding the right gift can be overwhelming.

The good news is that I can fill you in on the perfect spot to find the memorable gift you need. The Brika Pop-Up shop at Yorkdale has everything you have been looking for that you didn’t know you or someone else can’t live without.

Why You Should Visit the Brika Pop Up at Yorkdale

I was unable attend one of their workshops at the pop up earlier in the month so I thought I’d swing by to see what the shop was all about. Turns out I didn’t want to leave.

They have some of the most unique gifts out there! I have shopped the Brika website before so I knew about the fabulous things it has to offer, but I had never seen it all in one place before.

I wanted two of everything – one as a gift for someone, and one for myself!

Why You Should Visit the Brika Pop-Up at Yorkdale

The Pop-Up includes a DIY corner with a colouring wall from Screech Owl Design. There is also a gift wrapping station where you can wrap the gifts you just bought. I loved this idea, and the wrapping materials were so pretty.

I loved that they carry Lovefresh products as well which smell amazing.

Why you should visit the Brika Pop-Up shop at Yorkdale

Makeful has sponsored an event space where weekly workshops are taking place, and it’s a very cool area to hang out! I’m so sad I missed the wreath making workshop I was invited to because I’m sure it was amazing.

Why You Should Visit the Brika Pop Up at Yorkdale

There’s even a cafe! It services drinks, snacks, and baked good by Moo Milk Bar.

Why You Should Visit the Brika Pop Up at Yorkdale

Why You Should Visit the Brika Pop-Up at Yorkdale

Artisans featured include Bizu Jewelry, Meera Lee Patel and Designed by Artists. One of the artists mi cielo was featured in my Holiday Gift Guide for Kids last week on the blog – I have to get my toddler one of their shirts with Mr. T on them!

The Brika Pop-Up will be open at Yorkdale Shopping Centre until the end of January 2016, and you can also visit Brika online here.

Roxymandy December 15, 2015

Giving the Gift of Greeting Cards and Stationary with CardBox by Sendtiment

I wrote a blog post last year about the importance of a thank you card because I strongly feel that text messaging and emails are taking away the novelty of sending a personalized note to someone.

It seems like everything can be done online now – even wedding invitations can be emailed out! It’s a convenient way to correspond with someone by doing it electronically, but the personalized touch isn’t there.

Birthday cards, thank you notes, or any other kind of written card are important to me and hopefully as well to the people I send them to. Since I was little I have always loved receiving mail. Still to this day (as long as it’s not my credit card bill) I’m excited to check my mailbox to see what’s inside.

I was so excited when my CardBox from Sendtiment arrived.

Giving the Gift of Greeting Cards and Stationary with CardBox by Sendtiment

It’s a subscription service which each month includes at least 5 greeting cards and a few extra gifts.

All cards are made in Canada, and different artists are featured each month.

All of the products are a secret until you receive them which is really fun!

Giving the Gift of Greeting Cards and Stationary with CardBox by Sendtiment

I really loved that all of the cards were individually wrapped so they are were in perfect condition when they arrived. The cards in my box were made by Rhubarb Paper Co. and they were cute and quirky. I don’t even really want to send them to people – I want to keep them for myself! The notepad is perfect for my desk as well.

I loved this box, and I think it would be such a sweet gift for someone! I would love it if someone sent me a subscription box like this. They even allow you to order one box at a time which would be great if you wanted give yourself a special treat as well.

Giving the Gift of Greeting Cards and Stationary with CardBox by Sendtiment

For more information on Sendtiment, visit their website here.

Roxymandy December 13, 2015

Review of the Little Live Pets Lil’ Mouse House and Play Trail + Enter to Win a Lil’ Mouse House

2015 holiday gift guide for kids

We have been toy testing again at our house, and this time we tested out the Little Live Pets Lil’ Mouse House and Play Trail.

Review of the Little Live Pets Lil' Mouse House and Play Trail + Enter to Win a Lil' Mouse House

Last week we tested out the Lil’ Turtle Tank and my son is still playing with this toy everyday! It’s his own little pet that luckily I don’t actually need to feed or bathe (bonus!).

The Little Live Pets Lil’ Mouse House is pretty darn cute. The little mouse includes batteries (huge bonus!), and it’s ready to run! This little guy is so fast it’s hard to keep up with him, but every once in a while he makes little squeaking noises, pauses, and runs in a different direction.

Review of the Little Live Pets Lil' Mouse House and Play Trail + Enter to Win a Lil' Mouse House

My son kept wanting to let him run loose in the house, but this little guy was fast so I insisted on keeping him in his house. The mouse also runs around on the floor as well, it was just a self-preservation tactic to keep him locked down in his house on my part.

We also tried out the Little Live Pets Lil’ Mouse Play Trail which was a lot of fun because the mouse had so many more places to run! I really like that the mouse stops and turns in another directions so it’s not just running around in circles.

Review of the Little Live Pets Lil' Mouse House and Play Trail + Enter to Win a Lil' Mouse House

Both items were a big hit, and now we have a turtle and a mouse as pets in our home, and they are the best kind because I don’t need to keep them alive!

How would you like to have your own Little Live Pets Lil’ Mouse House for your child? It would make a great Christmas present! Enter below to win one of your own.

Tag a friend in the comments on my Facebook post here enter to win a Lil’ Mouse House. You can enter multiple times as long as each person you tag is different, and this contest is open to residents of Canada until Friday, December 18th at 9:00am. Good luck to everyone who enters!