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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
 

 imageThe Weekend with #MyGeox
 

 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.

 
 

The weekend with #myGeox sparkleshinylove

 
 
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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.

 

 

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Xoxo Mandy

 

 

Dressing with the Basics

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
 

 
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.

Finishing Touches with Driftwood Decor + Win a Piece of Decor for Your Home!

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Sometimes I feel like shopping for my home is never done. I think a room is finished, and then I find some sort of gem that I absolutely must have in my home to complete the décor.

One spot with some of the more unique and tasteful pieces for your home is Driftwood Décor.

Driftwood Décor not only has an amazing selection of décor, but they also have the ability to help you source specific pieces that you may be searching for.

Their selection is changing all the time, and you can easily shop online for what you need to finish your home’s look.

There are so many pieces that I love from Driftwood Décor, and browsing through the pages online can give so many decorating ideas because of the unique offerings available.

When it came to choosing something for my home, I personally I felt like my family room was a little unfinished.

We chose a nautical theme as my husband’s family owned their own boat-building company and made their own sailboats and tug boat on their own.

We decorated that room with items like vintage photographs of sailboats they made, and my husband made a few of the décor items like the oars, the depth chart, he refinished the buffet we have as our TV stand, and he put together our stone fireplace and refinished the mantle.

 

 Driftwood Decor Giveaway with sparkleshinylove
 

 Driftwood Decor Giveaway with sparkleshinylove

 

 Driftwood Decor Giveaway with sparkleshinylove
 

 Driftwood Decor Giveaway with sparkleshinylove
 

 

As you can see, the large wooden cloche and Driftwood Decor exclusive candle were the perfect addition to my room. It all seemed to fit right in as if we styled the room around them!
 

 Driftwood Decor Giveaway with sparkleshinylove
 

 Driftwood Decor Giveaway with sparkleshinylove
 

 I’m so excited to have teamed up with Driftwood Décor to give away two of the Driftwood Décor Exclusive handmade candles on the blog!
 
 

  Driftwood Decor Giveaway with sparkleshinylove
 
 

  Driftwood Decor Giveaway with sparkleshinylove
 
 

  Driftwood Decor Giveaway with sparkleshinylove
 

 We are giving away two candles with the scent Paradise (close your eyes and think of a beach vacation, with a mouth watering citrus cocktail), and Sorbet (memories of a Sunday afternoon in an ice cream parlour).

Each candle is 8 oz and burns for up to 60 hours. They are Canadian handcrafted candles, and are all natural. They are so pretty, and the perfect final touch to any room in your home.

Enter via the Rafflecopter app below to win. The contest is open to Canadian residents only. For more information on Driftwood Décor to do some online shopping for beautiful things for your home, visit their website here, or also follow along on Instagram here, or Facebook here!

 

 

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Xoxo Mandy