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

 

 

Summer Ready with the Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Summer Glow Multi Palette

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I’m so ready for summer! I’ve been getting my wardrobe ready for a couple of months, but it was time to make a change with my makeup. I love changing up my makeup palette’s as the seasons change, and in this case I really needed to brighten up my skin as we were moving out of winter.

The Estée Lauder Spring 2016 makeup collection has some pretty amazing pieces, but I’ve been using the Bronze Goddess Summer Glow Multi Palette and I’m in love.
 

 

Summer Ready with the Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Summer Glow Multi Palette
 
 The palette itself is so pretty, but the colours are so flattering and create a glow that has brightened up my skin for the better.

The palette includes a bronzer, illuminator and blush that you can use to create a sun-kissed look. The powders were developed with Prisma Technology which is the combination of liquid, powder and gel so your look will have a smooth finish mixed with colour projection.

Summer Ready with the Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Summer Glow Multi Palette

My favourite of the three in the palette was the blush – it was the perfect shade for a soft glow. Even mixing it with the bronzer and illuminator created a really great look, but for a more defined look the bronzer was great to contour my features, and the illuminator was so complimentary.

I’m loving the way this palette has been brightening up my skin, and how it gives me the perfect summer-ready look!
 

 

Summer Ready with the Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Summer Glow Multi Palette
 

 
For more details on the Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Summer Glow Multi Palette, visit the website here.
 

 

 

 
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

 

 

Win a SodaStream SOURCE for Yourself and Your Mother in my #BubblesofWisdom Contest!

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 If you are looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift for the woman who either has everything or deserves something special, I may just have the perfect giveaway for you!

I’m recently gave my own Mother a SodaStream SOURCE Machine, and she was pretty excited about it for a few reasons.

First of all, it matched her kitchen perfectly! It fit right in as a sleek new appliance, and looked great with her decor. I will have a follow-up post showing you exactly how it looked in her kitchen soon.

I also have a SodaStream SOURCE in my own kitchen, and my Mother and I both agreed that it was so easy for us to use as well.

All you need to do is snap the carbonating bottle right into the machine, choose a flavour to add if you wish, and then choose how carbonated you would like the water based on the LED indicator. That’s it – done in seconds!
 

 
SodaStream Source Giveaway

 

 

So far both my Mother and I have been really been happy with our SodaStream SOURCE Machines. So happy that we are teaming up to give away one SodaStream SOURCE machine to a lucky reader, and a SECOND machine for them to give to their own Mother as well!

You can enter the contest via the Rafflecopter widget below. This contest ends on May 4th, 2016, and is open to Canadian residents only. Good luck to everyone who enters!

Right now SodaStream has Mother’s all over the world sharing their own heartfelt wisdom using the hashtag #BubblesofWisdom. Soon I will be sharing my own mother’s #BubblesofWisdom as well with you as we give away these two SOURCE machines to the winner of this contest.

For more information on SodaStream, visit them on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and on their website.

 

 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

 

 

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.