Off-The-Shoulder Shirt Dress

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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

 

Testing Out the Choker Trend

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Top – Winners | White Jeans – H&M | Choker – Ardene | Purse – Louis Vuitton | Sunglasses – Dior | Heels – Town Shoes

 

 

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

 

Oshawa Centre Style Icon Contest

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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!

 

 

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For the official rules and regulations, please click here.

Good luck to everyone who enters!

 

 

Xoxo Mandy

 

Review of Vichy’s Liftactiv Serum 10 Supreme

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Vichy’s Liftactiv Serum 10 Supreme is their best-selling anti-wrinkle face serum, and it’s easy to see why people love it.

The formula has actually been improved and relaunched. I had not used the original serum, although I use plenty of Vichy products already.

What surprised me first about this product was that it has a dropper to disperse the product. With just a press of a button it would give enough of the product for application. This was nice because I never know how much of a product to use at first, but this made it easy.
 

 

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The serum is lightweight, and easily absorbs into the skin. It is super moisturizing, and it felt really good to use it first thing in the morning, and at night after washing my face.

It does have a scent which is rather strong, but I did like it.

The things I noticed about my face after using the serum? My skin was definitely moisturized, it didn’t break out using this product, and the best part was that my pores actually became smaller. I was really excited about this – I have horribly large pores, and I was happy that they appeared smaller with the use of the serum.
 

 

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The serum is hypoallergenic, suitable for sensitive skin, and enriched with Vichy thermal spa water.

For more information on this product, visit Vichy’s website here!

 

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

 

 

Xoxo Mandy

 

Our Girls Night at the Trump Hotel + Enter to Win Your Own Stay!

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One of my favourite things to do is to have a girls night out!

During Toronto Fashion Week I teamed up with a group of lovely girlfriends for an amazing girls night out that was so much fun. Home base for our girls night out was the Trump International Hotel in Toronto, and it was incredible.

Before we even arrived at the hotel, the hotel was taking steps to make sure our stay was a memorable one.

The Trump Attaché™ team ensures that prior to a guests arrival they determine your personal preferences so you feel like you are walking into an experience aimed at making you the centre of attention.

They handle everything from arranging the use of house cars, to personal shopping, to even nanny services or pet walking! They even look up your social media handles to get an idea of your preferences.

Actually quite a few things were waiting for us upon arrival. We pulled into the hotel and the valet team unloaded our bags (you wouldn’t believe how many a girl needs for one night at a hotel!) and were met by the front desk staff for the quickest check-in the history of hotel check-in’s (I’m not sure what the actual record is on that, but I’m assuming they had it beat).
 

 
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We walked to our suite and found that the second room for our group was not only next door, but it had an adjoining hallway where we could close the door for privacy. We felt like we had our own private wing!

Walking into the room was almost overwhelming. The decor was stunning, and we couldn’t wait to unpack and enjoy our home away from home for the night.

 

 

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What really surprised us were the amazing goodies waiting for us in our room. We were spoiled with champagne, strawberries, chocolate, Macarons, and boxes full of little treats. The Trump Attaché™ team really outdid themselves!

 

 

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Our hostess-with-the-mostess Renee also treated us with some fabulous Plum Pretty Sugar robes which I love and have been wearing over and over (you have probably already seen it pop up in a post or two on the blog!), and some goodies from Blossom Lounge. It included the BEST smelling candle ever from Coal and Canary called Crimped Hair and Truth or Dare, and the cutest nail polish from Trust Fund Beauty (my mauve colour is called “Why You Mad Tho?”), among other amazing goodies.
 

 

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After catching up over champagne and treats we got dressed for our night out, and headed downstairs to The Calvin Bar. We found a cozy seat in the corner and noshed on truffle parmesan fries, spring rolls, catfish tacos, and mini corndogs covered with lobster which were INCREDIBLE! The Calvin Bar was a really fun spot to have drinks, eat amazing food, and it was hard to leave because it had a really fun atmosphere.
 

 

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Next we were off to the Rudsak show at Toronto Fashion Week which wasn’t far away at all, so our decision to stay at the Trump Hotel was a good one because it was so convenient.
 

 
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Once we returned to the hotel the first thing we did was kick of our heels and put on our comfy hotel slippers and robes for more drinks, snacks, and a lot of chatting. Our suite was the perfect size for our group to hang out in.
 

 

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The next morning we were excited to wake up and have a yummy breakfast which we ordered through room service. Yes, it was as good as it looks!
 

 

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We lounged around a bit longer in our suite in our Plum Pretty Sugar robes (how adorable are these?) before we ended our stay.
 

 

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Checking out was the hardest thing to do during our stay. Unfortunately for us it was just as quick to check out as it was to check in. We truly didn’t want to leave.

The experience was so lovely. We felt so pampered from the moment we walked in the doors. Every aspect of our stay was perfect – I couldn’t complain about a thing. Our phone calls to the front desk were answered immediately, we didn’t carry our bags for a moment because the staff already had them in their hands, and we really felt special during our stay.

We had the BEST girls night at the Trump Toronto. They really know how to throw an amazing girls night out. I cannot wait to go back to this incredible hotel to have another amazing night like this one!

 

 

Finally, the big contest! This is your chance to have your own night at the Trump International Hotel in Toronto!

Our girls night group of bloggers have teamed up with the Trump Hotel to give away a One Night Stay in a Deluxe One-Bedroom Suite for Two!

You can enter below for your chance to win. Good luck to everyone who enters! For more details on the Trump International Hotel in Toronto, visit their website here!

 

 

 

 

Xoxo Mandy