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Wearing a Little Love Around my Neck

Wearing a Little Love Around my Neck

 

 Wearing a Little Love Around my Neck
 

 Wearing a Little Love Around my Neck

 

 
Wearing a Little Love Around my Neck

 

 

Necklace – Happiness Boutique | Dress – Forever 21 | Handbag – Louis Vuitton | Shoes – Town Shoes

 

 

I love it when jewelry actually says something – literally!

This necklace is from Happiness Boutique, and I was drawn to it because I love wearing messages around my neck. I also have jewelry with my own name and my son’s name, so adding “Love” to my latest collection of jewelry was a fun addition.

This pretty necklace was the perfect accessory with this off the shoulder dress I wore last weekend. Lately I have been wearing minimal jewelry, and I love the simplicity of this necklace.

Happiness Boutique not only has necklaces, but also bracelets, earrings, rings, dresses and vintage inspired clothing.

sparkleshinylove readers will get a 10% discount for orders over 19 euros on Happiness Boutique website until June 2nd by using the code “sparkleshinylove” at checkout.

For more details on Happiness Boutique, visit their website here, on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

Xoxo Mandy

 

 

Winner of the #BubblesofWisdom Contest + One More Chance to Win!

SodaStream Contest #BubblesofWisdom

 

 
Thank you so much to everyone who entered the Bubbles of Wisdom Contest I held on the blog.
My mother has really been enjoying her own SodaStream SOURCE, and she said she uses it daily. She loves that it is so easy to use, and she loves adding in different mix in flavours as well.

 

 

SodaStream Contest #BubblesofWisdom

 

 
sparkleshinylove #BubblesofWisdom Contest
 

 
Congratulations to the winner of the contest – Judy Cowan!

You have won a SodaStream SOURCE Machine for yourself, and for your mother!

For those of you who didn’t win, you still have one more amazing chance to win a SodaStream SOURCE Machine!

Head over to the SodaStream’s contest website here for another chance to win a SodaStream SOURCE Machine for yourself, and your Mother!

Part of the contest includes sharing your own mother’s #BubblesofWisdom, and my mother has shared hers for you below.
 

 

 

 

Thank you for entering the contest I hosted, and good luck in the SodaStream hosted contest for your additional chance to win!

I can’t wait to see all of the #BubblesofWisdom that you share!

 

 

Xoxo Mandy

 

 

Good luck to everyone who enters!

Mother’s Day Gift Guide

sparkleshinylove Mother's Day Gift Guide
 

 

Mother’s Day is on Sunday!

Did that surprise you? If it did this list may have come at the perfect time for you!

I have complied a roundup of my favourite Mother’s Day gift ideas that I know most mother’s would love to receive.

Moming (spellcheck did not like that new word I made up) is hard work, and mom’s everywhere deserve rest, relaxation, and a little pampering.

My roundup is full of things that would pamper your own mother, or even yourself! Pass this guide along to your hubby if he seems a little clueless on what to buy you!

 

 

1. This yellow Kate Spade Handbag is perfect for spring with adorable daisy cut-outs, and would brighten up any outfit.
 

 
2. Nothing smells better than this LoveFresh Vanilla Hand and Body Lotion! I love my visits to spas in Toronto that carry it such as HMP because I slather this lotion on!
 

 
3. This Tory Burch Ice Cream key chain is the cutest, and when they have cute key chains at Tory Burch they never last so you need to grab it asap.
 

 
4. This set of 3 hand creams from L’OCCITANE not only smell lovely, but I keep one in my purse because it does such an amazing job of hydrating. Plus the containers have a super tight lid on them so you know they won’t spill all over your bag!
 

 
5. Tiffany is the best way to celebrate anything really, and this lovely “Mom” charm is perfect for Mother’s Day. You may need to pick up a bracelet or necklace to go with it though!
 

 
6. The BLOOMING Mother’s Day Gift Box from Tonic Blooms not only includes one of their signature arrangements, but also a bracelet, hand cream, a soy candle, chocolate from CXBO, honey from Beekeepers Naturals, and tea from The Honest Leaf. I was received a Tonic Blooms arrangement once, and it was so gorgeous that even that would be enough, but the BLOOMING box is perfect for spoiling mom.
 

 
7. Chanel’s Coco Mademoiselle is everything. I wear it every day, and if you haven’t had a chance to smell this scent then you must, and then buy it for youself, and maybe your mother as well!
 

 
8. These Tory Burch Espadrilles are in a classic style and pattern, and would look great with everything your mother has in her wardrobe.
 

 
9. This la VIE en Rose PJ set has the perfect floral pants included, and a cute saying that a mom would appreciate.
 

 
10. Peony season is just starting, and this hand cream from IIIume has the prettiest scent and packaging!
 

 
11. Finally this Best Mom Ever Floral Cup is probably the prettiest travel cup I have ever seen!
 

 
Happy Mother’s Day to everyone, and I hope my gift guide helped you out if you were stuck for gift idea’s this year!

 

 

Xoxo Mandy

 

 

Warming up with a Long Sleeved Romper

Warming up with a Long Sleeved Romper
 

 

Warming up with a Long Sleeved Romper
 

 Warming up with a Long Sleeved Romper

 

 Warming up with a Long Sleeved Romper
 

 
Warming up with a Long Sleeved Romper
 

 Warming up with a Long Sleeved Romper
 

 Warming up with a Long Sleeved Romper

 

 

This weekend was sunny and warm on Saturday, but Sunday brought some dreary weather with rain all day. On Saturday I had the chance to hang outside most of the day, and the best part about good weather is I can comfortably do some style shoots instead of freezing my buns off in the snow!

Last year I bought a couple long sleeved rompers that I wore on cool summer nights, and I even bought this exact style of romper last year from Forever 21. I was hoping more options of this romper would come out this year again because I loved the fit, and I was lucky because this year this romper came back in the same style with so many more patterns!

I like the fit because the shorts have a small ruffle on them, and the shorts themselves are a little longer than most. They are still pretty short, but long enough that I can wear them and feel comfortable.

I love the long sleeves to keep a little warm in this spring weather, and that they have a bell opening so they are a bit more bohemian.

My fringe bag is from H&M and I actually bought it last season, but they stocked the exact same purse again at H&M this year and it’s in stores right now.

My lace up pointed toe flats are from Forever 21, but I’ve linked to a few other options below as well. Sometimes it’s a pain to wrap the laces all the way up my leg, so I wind them around my ankles for an easier fit.

I hope you had a great weekend, and here’s to hoping we will have much more spring romper weather!

 

 

 

 

Xoxo Mandy

 

 

Gift Giving with Style and Ease with the Help of Givopoly

Givopoly Review
 

 
Sometimes you need to treat yourself.

That’s what I told myself when I was given the opportunity to try out Givopoly, which is an online gift shopping site serving Toronto, Ottawa and Vancouver.

I had the option of sending someone else a gift, or sending something to myself. I actually spend a lot of time looking at gift delivery services because I often order gifts online to send to my friends and family, but this time I decided to send myself a little something special! At first the idea felt strange and then I went through a period of justifying why I deserved a little treat for myself. After I finished my little internal struggle I set to work on selecting something sweet for myself.

Givopoly offers 100% locally-sourced gifts, which means if you live in the Toronto area, what you are choosing to send is from small businesses in the area.

Choosing what to order online is easily organized by gift type, price point, occasion, or you can choose by a particular local business.

When I think of treating myself, the first thing I think of is food! I decided to send myself 6 OMG Gluten-Free Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes, and the Multi-Flavour Popcorn tin.

My package arrived right to my front door the next day with a hand-written note. You are able to create a message with your order, and someone will actually handwrite it for you which is an amazing way to personalize your gift.

 

 
Givopoly Review

 

 
I was so excited for the Multi-Flavour Popcorn tin to arrive for a particular reason. I previously worked for a company that gave out holiday gifts from the Toronto Popcorn Company, and I always wanted the chance to try it myself. We were too busy sending the tins to clients, so I never had the chance to actually try their popcorn.

Fast forward to last week, and I finally had the chance to try it! Three gourmet flavours were included, and I had to fight my husband and son to get my own share. It was so good, and such a treat. The tin was a great keepsake as well!
 

 
Givopoly Review

 

 
Givopoly Review

 

 
Givopoly Review
 

 

I have a weakness for cupcakes, so it was a no-brainer that I would order them on the road to treating myself.

I think one of the best perks to using Givopoly is how quickly orders are shipped. My cupcakes were baked by OMG Baked Goodness right before they were sent to me, and it’s been a long time since I have had cupcakes that fresh.

I’m not going to tell you how many of those 6 cupcakes I actually ate because I don’t feel like that is necessarily relevant to this blog post, but let’s just say I had enough to determine they were delicious.
 

 

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Givopoly review
 

 
Givopoly Review

 

 For someone like myself who is so busy running around with work, playdates, family obligations and just generally trying to survive each day, Givopoly is a bit of a savior. Sending a gift is so easy, and they offer thoughtful items that are delivered quickly. The personalized touch of a handwritten note is amazing. It’s like having a personal gift giving concierge on staff!

For more information on Givopoly, visit there website here, their Facebook page here, or their Twitter account here!

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

Xoxo Mandy