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Whistler Weekend
Blouse: Joe Fresh / Pants: 7 For All Mankind (here) / Bracelets: Derng It was my boyfriend's birthday this past weekend, so we headed up to Whistler for a mini getaway. I haven't been up since before... Continue reading »
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Summer Whites
With the summer weather hitting our sun-deprived city, I've found myself increasingly drawn to lighter and brighter colour palettes. Admittedly, white pants still cause me much concern due to their... Continue reading »
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"Thanks Mum" with LUSH this Mother's Day
Thank you so much for all your nice comments on my last post. Though I still feel like I'm on an emotional roller coaster with no end in sight, I am incredibly grateful to have so many wonderful... Continue reading »
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On A Personal Note
Sometimes life can be so incredibly cruel and unfortunately for me and my family, one of the worst things that could have possibly happened to us has, in fact, recently happened (sorry to be vague,... Continue reading »
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Instagram Lately (or, Eating My Way Around Vancouver)
First of all, I just wanted to say how thrilled I am to be featured as Lulu Frost's Look of the Week! I wear my Lulu Frost for J. Crew bangles a lot and love all of Lisa Salzer's gorgeous jewelry... Continue reading »
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Weekends for the Weary
I've been battling some sort of cold/flu for the past week or so, so my weekend was rather uneventful as rest became my #1 priority. I did, however, manage to make it out to the 5th Annual Nifty For... Continue reading »
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Weleda One-Step Cleanser & Toner
Weleda is one of those companies that I've heard many great things about but just hadn't gotten around to trying until very recently. This European company, founded in 1921, has a rich history of... Continue reading »
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alison*elle on Facebook
Despite being on Facebook since 2004 (that's 8 years... craziness!), I'd put off starting a dedicated page for my blog for ages. However, guess who finally got around to it this weekend? In addition... Continue reading »
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Tutorial: Gradient Nails (No Sponges Required)
I've posted my gradient nails on this blog before (see them in pink and green) and have been meaning to do this tutorial for ages. I had initially wanted to make a video but alas, I have no idea how... Continue reading »
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Light Denim Lovin'
Closet confession time: despite being a former obsessive premium denim collector, I have never owned a denim jacket in my life. Not even in the 90s when denim jackets were de rigeur. This light denim... Continue reading »
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LUSH Cosmetics Limited Edition Easter Collection
I'm sure I'm not the only one excited that it's finally Easter weekend given the fact that we haven't had a long weekend since New Years. Unfortunately I don't have any getaways planned, but you can... Continue reading »
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Obsessed
I am so obsessed with Club Monaco these days (although "these days" is a total understatement; I am obsessed with Club Monaco "always and forever" is probably more accurate). Any time I'm in one of... Continue reading »
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Event Re-Caps: "My Fat Little Rule Book" Pre-Launch Party & Converse S/S 2012 Preview
#MeetJacquie Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the pre-launch party for local author Jacquie Somerville's upcoming book, "My Fat Little Rule Book." The event was a fabulous affair, held in a... Continue reading »
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At The Pier
In trying to make the most of the amazing weather we had this past weekend, I happily ventured over to the North Shore for a day of adventuring (though to be fair, my version of "adventuring" mainly... Continue reading »
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güd from Burt's Bees
I've been a fan of Burt's Bees for years and have even featured a few of their products on my blog (see my reviews of their Pore Refining Scrub and Tinted Lip Balm) so I was excited to hear about the... Continue reading »
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RE-CAP: #VanBloggerSale
Dress: Dil|ema (Aritzia) / Vest: Club Monaco / Boots: Topshop / Tights: PrimarkNecklace: House of Harlow 1960 (here) / Ring: Michael Kors (here) The much-anticipated Vancouver Fashion Blogger... Continue reading »
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A Tuxedo Blazer
Despite how versatile this cropped tuxedo-style blazer seemed in the store (it's black and white... seriously, what doesn't go with those two colours?), I'd been having the hardest time figuring out... Continue reading »
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A Little Bit of Leopard
A girl can never have too much leopard print, right? Which is why this new leopard print piece from OASAP makes the perfect addition to my wardrobe - especially since it can be easily dressed up or... Continue reading »
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GIVEAWAY: $25 Gift Card to sneakpeeq (US Only)
I'm super excited to announce my latest giveaway, a collaboration with the largest and fastest growing social shopping company on Facebook, sneakpeeq! For those of you who are unfamiliar with... Continue reading »
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Work Wear
I recently realized that even though most of my time is spent at work, I rarely show my work outfits here on my blog. I figured I'd give you guys a peek into my everyday work wardrobe since I always... Continue reading »
