Style the trend: Graphic Stripes

This season, fall down the rabbit hole into a land of whimsical, bright prints. A standout pattern are graphic stripes, in bright colours and fantastical shapes, to create a youthful free-spirited vibe. I styled a graphic striped maxi dress on my recent trip to Riviera Maya to show you how to style the trend. Here, I took the minimalistic approach and let the graphic stripes speak for themselves! You can also take the maximalist approach, and pile on the graphic stripes for a major statement. I wanted to share some major inspiration from Farfetch, an international website that connects customers with the best boutiques and designers on one site, one platform. What I personally love about this site is their curated, on-trend selection and the fact that they include shipping and duties in their prices, so there's no surprise for us Canadians! Check out some of my favourite graphic striped pieces below: farfetch pattern mixing stripes For a chic, professional look, I paired the Lanvin Candy Stripe Shift Dress, with a pair of Paula Cademartori Crazy Striped Sandals. With bare legs, this combo screams it-girl. To carry all your essentials in between brunch, afternoon meetings and drink dates, the Valentino B-Rockstud Striped Shoulder Bag is your perfect companion. I loved mixing bold stripes of the dress with the pastel shade of the purse. What makes this look cohesive is that all the stripes are warm colours, and compliment one another without clashing. The cork on the shoes also adds a unique texture to break up the patterns. Shop the post:[show_shopthepost_widget id="1550227"]
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Pandora Festival Collection

pandora festival collection (11 of 11) pandora festival collection (4 of 11) pandora festival collection (7 of 11) It's the first weekend of Coachella, and while I'm personally in my PJ's, studying for my law school exams this weekend, I'm having serious FOMO of all the parties and concerts in Coachella Valley. While it's finally warming up here in Ottawa, I was excited to style pieces part of the Pandora Festival Collection with some spring favourites for a casual look. I'm wearing a grey sweater from American Eagle, denim skirt from Forever 21, brown and champagne leather bracelets c/o Pandora, and a leather watch c/o Daniel Wellington. My lip colour is NYX Liquid Suede in Vintage. Shop the post: [show_shopthepost_widget id="1546383"]  
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Anniversary staycation: Nordik Spa-Nature Review

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Nordik Spa-Nature Review

A couple weekends ago, my boyfriend came up to Ottawa from Toronto to celebrate our six year anniversary. We wanted to remember the occasion with something special, and visited Le Nordik for a day of pampering and relaxation. I'm excited to share a Nordik Spa-Nature review if you're thinking of visiting soon too. North America's largest spa is located only 10 minutes from downtown Ottawa, in Chelsea, Quebec, nearby the gorgeous Gatineau Park. Upon checkin, guests are given an electronic wristband to a coordinating locker. I loved this because it made it simple to leave everything and I didn't have to worry about losing a card, key or combination. I changed into my bikini and fluffy robe and took a tour of the massive spa. There were three main areas, the closest to the entrance, Borëa, featured the warmest hot tub (which was heavenly), a cold waterfall and Vaporo, which were aromatic steam Finnish saunas that diffused essential oils. I'm usually not a big fan of dry saunas, but the wet saunas with Eucalyptus or Orange essential oils were so heavenly and I could feel me skin getting softer, as my sinuses got relief too. After leaving the sauna, I dipped into the cold pool, while my boyfriend was braver and went under the freezing cold waterfall. This is all part of the process of detoxifying the body. You start off hot (with a sauna), cool off in the cold water, and then spend about 15-20 minutes relaxing. I definitely spent more time than that  in the hot tub though!
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Springtime blues

banana republic shirt dress (3 of 4) April in Paris sounds like a good idea right now, because as I write this outside my window, all I can see are snow-covered rooftops and slushy streets. I've been dying to transition into a cute spring dress, trench and heels. I wore this Banana Republic shirt dress with warm tights and TOMS booties for a transitional look. While I can't wait to wear this dress with bare legs and lace up flats and a sun hat, for now, I love the way this dress looks with a wool topper and booties. I'm wearing a Banana Republic shirt dress, wedge booties c/o TOMS, Whitacker Place Elena bag from Kate Spade NY, necklace, bracelet and earrings c/o Hillberg & Berk, gold bow watch from Kate Spade and sunglasses c/o Polette. Shop the post: [show_shopthepost_widget id="1527792"]  
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Sephora VIB Sale 2016 Top Picks

Ahhh... it's that time of year again! The Sephora VIB sale 2016 is on! This is your chance to score 15 per cent off all of your beauty lusts and must-haves. I've rounded up my favourite items I've been coveting to add (or replentish) in my beauty stash!
  1. The Invisibobble Traceless hair ring, $10. This product is new, and makes hair kinks a thing of the past! Because I have long hair, I prefer to put my hair up in a loose bun/ponytail hybrid to keep tangles at bay and give me soft waves, but sometimes I wake up with unsightly kinks and have to resort to my hair straightener. With this nifty hair tie, that will be a thing of the past, and I'm excited to test it out.
  2. Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Concealer, $32. I am absolutely in LOVE with this concealer. I've been using shade R22 to colour correct my dark circles, and then shade Y23 to brighten my under eyes. This concealer is so opaque and is perfect for hiding that exam season stress or late night out! I could never go back to any other eye concealer now.
  3. Benefit Cheekathon Blush & Bronzer Palette, $75. HOW GORGEOUS IS THIS? From the packaging to the powders inside, I must have this palette. Hoola bronzer is one of my fave matte bronzers, while Coralista is perfect for giving you that peachy blush! Dandelion is one of my fave "everyday" highlighters, while Dallas is the perfect winter bronzer-n-blush in one. So getting 5 products in one handy palette is sure to be a hit!
  4. Kat Von D Shade and Light Contour Eye Palette, $55. I've been testing out eyeshadows from different brands, and so many of them seem to focus on shimmer shades. I'm loving that this palette contains every neutral in one place and is gorgeously matte for every day wear, or amped up smokey eyes. And because it's an exclusive to Sephora product, it's a great time to take advantage of the discount!
  5. Foreo LUNA For Sensitive/Normal Skin, $199. This is a product I'm dying to try! I've been realizing I've been breaking out (yay for exam season stress!) and noticed it's likely because I'm not taking the time to cleanse my skin properly and fully. I recently bought a crazy electric toothbrush and even my dentist noticed a difference, so I'm hoping the timer on this product, and the ultrasonic pulses will have the same improvement on my skin!
  6. Ouai Wave Spray, $32. If you haven't heard of Ouai yet, prepared to see it in magazines everywhere! This wavy texture spray promises Cali-babe locks, infusing your hair with rice proteins (yay! NOT gluten) and giving you that texture without the yucky crunch.
  7. The Original Beauty Blender, $28. The last time I recommended this amazing tool was in November, and if you bought one then, you're way overdue replacing it! Remember to keep breakouts at bay to always keep your tools hygienic, so replace this wonder sponge every few months!
  8. Mr. Burberry Beard Oil, $55. Beard oils are a big trend in men's grooming, and this one, with its elegant packaging and sophisticated scent is a great way to pamper your guy, or treat your dad for father's day!
  9. Disney Minnie Beauty by Sephora Collection Brush Set, $73. I'm a Disney maniac, so of course, I need to get my hands on some Disney/Sephora merch! I love how this brush set comes complete with a Minnie Bow brush stand!
  10. Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Lolita, $24. This is a perennial fave that sells out all the time. The formula is super matte and doesn't budge all day long, while the gorgeous chestnut rose shade is inimitable.
Shop my faves: [show_shopthepost_widget id="1526683"] PS! TOM FORD BEAUTY IS AT SEPHORA! Yes... get 15% off Tom Ford lipsticks. Ok, I can stop heavy breathing now.
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