A Pink and Sparkly Look from Pink Blush + A $50 Gift Card Giveaway!

A Pink and Sparkly Look from Pink Blush + A $50 Gift Card Giveaway!
 

 
A Pink and Sparkly Look from Pink Blush + A $50 Gift Card Giveaway!

 

 
A Pink and Sparkly Look from Pink Blush + A $50 Gift Card Giveaway!
 

 
A Pink and Sparkly Look from Pink Blush + A $50 Gift Card Giveaway!
 

 
If there are two things I love, it’s the colour pink and a lot of sparkle. When they are combined I’m pretty much sold on whatever the item is. Based on that, this sweater I’m wearing is now one of my favourites on rotation in my closet.

Pink Blush is an online shop full of clothing that makes me squeal a little when I see what they have to shop. There are so many “must have’s” that it’s hard to decide what to choose. This is a good problem – too much to choose from is never a bad thing (unless your credit card bill is addressed to your husband).

I thought pairing this Pink Sequin Accent Sleeve Knit Sweater from Pink Blush with white jeans and heels would be a great way to dress it up, but still keep warm in these frigid Canadian temperatures! I was freezing when we took these photos, but that’s to be expected for where I live.

With Valentine’s Day approaching, this pretty pink sweater makes me think of putting together the perfect outfit for the big day with the help of this sparkly sweater.

Pink Blush also has a phenomenal maternity line. I really wish I knew about it when I was pregnant, because this would be my go-to shop. They have some really cute and stylish pieces.
 

 

A Pink and Sparkly Look from Pink Blush + A $50 Gift Card Giveaway!
 

 
Pink Blush and Pink Blush Maternity have free shipping to the US, and super cheap shipping to Canada – only $9.99!

I am so glad I have a new and affordable place to buy clothing from that has items I won’t find in a shopping mall. They have a wide selection, and everything really seems to match my personal style.

To shop Pink Blush yourself, visit them here, or better yet do it with the gift card you can win on the blog!

To enter, all you need to do is like and share this post here on my sparkleshinylove Facebook page. Liking and sharing the post will earn you one entry into the contest for a $50 gift card to Pink Blush. The contest begins at 10:00pm EST on Tuesday, January 26th, 2016 and ends on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016 at 10:00pm EST. One winner will be selected at random, and will be contacted that evening. This contest is open to both US and Canadian residents.

Good luck, and happy shopping!

 

 
Xoxo Mandy

 
 

 

Toddler Street Style with Little & Mighty

Toddler Streetstyle with Little & Mighty

 

 

Toddler Streetstyle with Little & Mighty

 

 
Toddler Streetstyle with Little & Mighty
 

 
Toddler Streetstyle with Little & Mighty
 

 
Toddler Streetstyle with Little & Mighty
 

 

Little & Mighty is a modern children’s-wear company that is run by three mothers from Texas. They have two different lines – Baby and Little Kids – and their designs are really fun!

When I was choosing something for my son on their website he happened to be with me, and he loved all of the different looks because they had pictures of things he loves like tractors, zebras and toads.

My son is getting to the age where he likes to choose his outfits, so it’s been slightly more difficult to dress him lately. It helps if we both like what he is wearing, so him choosing to wear this cute ensemble is perfect! The Toad Shirt is his new favourite.

I think this Dinosaur Hoodie is adorable! My son couldn’t stop roaring when he was wearing it. Well, actually he said he was a superhero-dinosaur, which may explain his poses in this series of photos.

Both The Toad Shirt and The Dinosaur Hoodie were well made and didn’t shrink at all when I washed them.

I love what they have to offer, and I can’t wait to see what they design next! It’s really great to see mothers who run a company like this because they know what kids will like since they have experience with their own children.

For more information about Little & Mighty visit www.LittleandMighty.com.

Thank you to Little & Mighty for collaborating with me on this post!

 

 
Xoxo Mandy

 

Joe Fresh Beauty Arrives at Shoppers Drug Mart

Joe Fresh Beauty Arrives at Shoppers Drug Mart
 

 
Last week I attended a fun launch announcing Joe Fresh Beauty arriving at Shoppers Drug Mart. It’s now available at 850 Shoppers Drug Mart and Pharmaprix stores across Canada.

Wow it is affordable! The whole line ranges from $8 – $18, and they have more than 150 new cosmetic products.

I decided to try doing a quick look using a few of the Joe Fesh Beauty products this weekend to see how they stack up.
 

 
Joe Fresh Beauty Arrives at Shoppers Drug Mart
 

 

So, I’m kind of in love with their Matte Liquid Eyeliner! At only $12.00 it’s much cheaper than the one I have been using, and it’s very precise. It lasted all day, which is huge since I love to rub my eyes (bad habit).

The Hydra Lash Nourishing Mascara with Argan Oil is also only $12.00, and it had a brush I wasn’t used to. It was silicone which is what many of my mascara brushes are made of, but it was straight and very firm – it didn’t have as much give as the mascara brushes I have been using. I found I got quite a bit of length out of it, it didn’t flake, and it didn’t dry with a brittle look (likely due to the Argan oil).

 

 

Joe Fresh Beauty Arrives at Shoppers Drug Mart
 

 
The Lip Creme ($12.00) in Candy again has an amazing price point, and was much cheaper than the YSL one I currently have. The crazy thing was that the Joe Fresh version had a great scent and was practically the same colour as the YSL one I love. To find a new lipstick/lipgloss that had all the same perks for a much better price was awesome. It had a bit of shine, but nothing too overwhelming.
 

 
Joe Fresh Beauty Arrives at Shoppers Drug Mart
 

 
Finally the Champagne Highlighter Powder ($8.00) was a fun way to finish the look. It created a soft, natural glow that I blended in with my existing blush. It added just enough shimmer to brighten me up a little.
 

 
Joe Fresh Beauty Arrives at Shoppers Drug Mart
 

 
Overall it’s hard not to be impressed with the amazing price point of the Joe Fresh Beauty line since they have products that actually work. I created a really easy and soft look with the items from the Joe Fresh Beauty line.
 

 
Joe Fresh Beauty Arrives at Shoppers Drug Mart
 

 

To see more of the Joe Freh Beauty products offered at Shoppers Drug Mart, click here!

 

 
Xoxo Mandy

 

An Easy Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole from Beretta Farms

An Easy Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole from Beretta Farms

 

 

I am sure I am known for a few things, but unfortunately “chronically late” is something I may best be known for. I really try to be on time! I set my alarm early, lay my clothes out before bed, and I meticulously plan my exit from the house, only to fall short and arrive ever-so-slightly late for pretty much everything.

Anything to save time is appreciated, so making breakfast the night before is something a girl like me appreciates!

Last weekend I decided to try this make-ahead breakfast casserole for our busy Saturday morning. My son has soccer on Saturday’s pretty early (ok, it’s 10am, but when you are chronically late that seems early!), so having something I could just pop in the oven seemed like the perfect idea!
 

 

An Easy Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole from Beretta Farms

 

 

An Easy Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole from Beretta Farms

 

 

This casserole features Beretta Farms Organic Honey-Garlic Sausages, and they were delivered right to my door! I live outside of Toronto, so often delivery services don’t quite reach me, but Beretta Farms brought my groceries right to my home so I could save a bit more time.

Beretta Farms offers local, farm-fresh, healthy option foods. They only sell grass fed, organic and naturally raised products, without the use of antibiotics or added hormones.
 

 

An Easy Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole from Beretta Farms

 

 
The recipe had very few ingredients and was super easy to make ahead! It took me very little time to make the casserole, pop it in the fridge, and the next morning when my alarm went off I put it in the oven and voila! Breakfast was served and it was so much more impressive than cereal!
 

 

Not only were we on time for soccer that morning, but we had time for a Starbucks stop. It was a miracle really.

Check out this easy to make and yummy recipe below. The recipe is from Cynthia Beretta, founder of Beretta Farms.Thanks so much to Beretta Farms for delivering some fabulous food to our family, and for saving us some previous time in the morning!

To place your own Beretta Farms order, or to find a retailer near you visit www.berettafamilyfarms.com.
 

 
Beretta Breakfast Casserole

Ingredients

1 loaf fresh brioche egg bread, cubed
10 eggs, slightly beaten
4 cups milk
1 tsp Dijon mustard
½ cup chopped green onions
1 tsp each sea salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 lb Beretta Honey-Garlic Sausage, casings removed, crumbled and cooked
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
½ cup mushrooms, sliced
½ cup red pepper, chopped
 

 
Directions

Butter a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish. Arrange bread cubes in single layer. Sprinkle with
shredded cheddar cheese. Beat together the eggs, milk, mustard, salt, pepper, and
Worcestershire sauce. Pour over the bread and cheese. Sprinkle the crumbled sausage,
green onions, mushrooms, and chopped peppers overtop. Cover and chill overnight.
Preheat oven to 350F, and bake uncovered for 1 hour or until set.

 

 
Xoxo Mandy

 

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Winter White and Grey + Why I Try to Buy Classic Accessories

Winter White and Grey + Why I Try to Buy Classic Accessories

 

 
Winter White and Grey + Why I Try to Buy Classic Accessories

 

 

Winter White and Grey + Why I Try to Buy Classic Accessories
 

 

Winter White and Grey + Why I Try to Buy Classic Accessories
 

 
Winter White and Grey + Why I Try to Buy Classic Accessories
 

 
Winter White and Grey + Why I Try to Buy Classic Accessories
 

 

Jeans – American Eagle | Sweater – Dynamite | Pumps – Call it Spring | Scarf – Louis Vuitton Monogram Shawl | Handbag – Louis Vuitton Speedy 30 Damier Canvas Bag

 

 
I wear white jeans year-round which is wrong in terms of traditional style rules (no white after labour day!), but I think that is why it looks so good!

Practical it is not (I’ve actually shed a tear over ruined white jeans that I wore on a rainy, muddy day), but if you have the right weather and the right style they look amazing.

I think in the winter they look so great because the sky is so dull – white looks so clean on a dreary day.

The other thing not condusive to a white outfit is having a toddler. Mine has an uncontrollable addiction to both mud and ketchup, which is the perfect storm for an outfit disaster.

This look is new except for my Louis Vuitton scarf and Louis Vuitton speedy bag.

I don’t discriminate when it comes to shopping for outfits – I’ll wear anything from affordable brands like Forever 21, Zara, and H&M, to more mid-range like Aritzia, Club Monaco, and sometimes I splurge beyond, but not often.

When it comes to accessories, that is when I splurge. I always have a short list of 2-3 items I’m saving for over the year to add to my accessories collection, and because these items are more high-end, I tend to stear towards the classics.

Although I often love limited edition collections from designers, their price point can be difficult for me to splurge on if I know it’s so trendy it’s only going to be fashionable for a few seasons.

This Louis Vuitton scarf could never go out of style. The classic monogram pattern is timeless, and the colour is neutral enough to layer into almost any outfit.

I really love it as a stand-alone piece as well. It’s so gorgeous it deserves the spotlight.

My Louis Vuitton Speedy Damier canvas bag also follows my style rules of being a classic piece that won’t fall out of style over the years.

Hope you are having a great week!

 

 
Xoxo Mandy