i'm charming you
People are either charming or tedious. ~ Oscar Wilde
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Like My Necklace?

September 1, 2011 in Contests, Fashion, Beauty, Style, For the Girls, It's Personal - So I'll Share It, Social Media

I love necklaces with names or initials. Remember the stunning “Carrie necklace” my lovely friends got me for my birthday? Anyways, I found out I won this gorgeous gothic initial necklace from Shelly Purdy and I picked it up last week.


I entered this contest because I was hoping to win the $7,500 Canadian diamond ring that Shelly Purdy is giving away but this prize was a nice gift too. There is still time to enter to win the ring, check it out here. I love this necklace, it is so pretty. Shelly said that the whole collection was designed as a nod to the royal wedding.

I went and checked out her studio as well. She has some gorgeous pieces. The wedding rings she designs are very pretty. I want one.

I tried them all on. This is my favorite though.

Absolutely perfect….sigh. One day. Check out the rest of Shelly’s designs on her website. I loved these beauties too.

 

Shelly takes appointments for couples looking for that perfect ring, so if you are in the market, give her a call! And don’t forget to enter for your chance to win the $7,500 dollar ring. Check out the Facebook page for more images and details!

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Some Bits and Bites to Get You Through Hump Day

August 31, 2011 in Coffee Break, It's Personal - So I'll Share It, Social Media

Steve Jobs first day as ex-CEO – daily agenda!

Hiring a “Social Media Guru”? Make sure the initial interview goes nothing like this:

If you are at Timmies, don’t panic about the new changes. I got a map to guide you through them:

And finally, meet Oscar Wilde. This little guy is going to be my new best friend. I pick him up in a week and a half :) Happy Wednesday!

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So Ford Hooked Me Up With a Car

August 30, 2011 in Coffee Break, Featured Articles, It's Personal - So I'll Share It, New and Exciting Products/Businesses, Social Media

“Are you nervous about me driving this car?”, I asked the lovely Ford lady, Rhonda, right after I almost rolled it into a parked car. “Uhh, ya kinda”, she replied. After a few seconds of me behind the wheel of this thing, poor Rhonda looked like she was ready to retract Ford’s very generous offer of hooking me up with a vehicle for the weekend.

But, k, hear me out. It wasn’t my fault! The Ford Edge is really really really nice, it is like getting into a spaceship, practically. I mean, it doesn’t even turn on with a key. It turns on with a button. A button! So, ya it took a few minutes to get used to. And then I got flustered because I could sense that any second my weekend present would be snatched away as it looked like my first time behind a wheel. So I offered to drive Rhonda home before I hit the road for Ottawa, after which, I am hoping I charmed her into trusting me :)

Anyways, the Ford Edge is (please forgive me this terrible phrase) sick. That word does not really suit me. Ok it is awesome. Really, really awesome. I felt so cool driving this thing. My last car was teeny, so it took some getting used to for sure. But pretty soon I was just loving it. It has a great sun roof too!

It also has some amazing features for nervous drivers too. The side mirrors shine a little light to indicate when someone is in your blind spot and when you are backing up, the screen shows what’s behind you and the car makes a noise to let you know you are too close to an object. It’s like cheating for driving. I honestly love this vehicle. It was such a great trip down this weekend, I didn’t want to give it back on Sunday. I suggest you guys test out the Edge for sure. The 2011 version was voted the best new SUV in Canada. Plus you will look really really cool in it. Like me, look. Just kidding, we all know I’m not cool.

Anyways, thank you so much Ford. I look forward to working with you again because this was such an amazing way to get around this weekend. Follow Ford Canada on Twitter here.

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Walk for Smiles-Great Toronto Charity

August 26, 2011 in Coffee Break, Contests, Events, Social Media

Starlight Foundation is a program that is dedicated to helping children with serious illnesses cope with feelings of isolation, pain and fear through programs and workshops that are dedicated towards bringing kids together, allowing them to engage with each other, and most importantly, making them smile. I think that is wonderful. Check out their Facebook page here.

The Starlight Children’s Foundation’s Annual Walk For Smiles is celebrating its 6th year! The walk will take place on Saturday, September 24th in Toronto at G. Ross Lord Park (4777 Dufferin St Toronto, ON). You can register for the walk here as an individual, family, team or company. Sunquest is generously offering some incredible vacation prizes for the top fundraisers.

If you can’t make the walk, please do your part by “liking” or tweeting this post to get the word out! It is a GREAT cause and the more people who sign up the better :) Happy Friday everyone!

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Buytopia Love – Awesome Spa-ness in Yorkville

August 24, 2011 in Events, Fashion, Beauty, Style, For the Girls, It's Personal - So I'll Share It, New and Exciting Products/Businesses, Social Media

On Monday, myself and two other lovely Toronto bloggers, Christine Estima and Stephanie Fusco had the opportunity to check out Vika Spa, courtesy of Buytopia, (follow them on Twitter at BuytopiaTO).

I will disclose to all of you upfront that my company, Lucreative Media is now working with Buytopia and as a result, I may get the opportunity to test out some deals here and there before they go live. However, I promise to only blog about the ones here on my personal blog that I try and that I like and would encourage others to try out.

That said, I had the opportunity to get a full body massage from Vika Spa on Monday and it was just what the doctor ordered. My masseuse, Assia, was amaaaazing:

Vika Spa is a charming place, very unique. It has seen lots of celebrity clients, including Natalie Portman and Annette Bening.





The deal from Buytopia is live right now and offers a full two-hour service with manicure, pedicure and massage for only $49.  Check it out and if you are interested in pampering yourself as a great way to ease into fall, I suggest you do it. I loved my massage, it was awesome and Christine and Stephanie’s pedicures looked great.

Here is me after! So relaxed, I slept like a baby. Check out the deal and get gorgeous!

Also, check out the Globe and Mail article on Buytopia for launching an online group coupon program with Sears!

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Megan Fox calls Marilyn Monroe a “Negative Character”

August 23, 2011 in Art, Music, Films, Entertainment, Coffee Break, Great Quotes

I never really minded Megan Fox until she explained why she was having her Marilyn Monroe tattoo removed.

I’m removing it. It is a negative character, as she suffered from personality disorders and was bipolar…I do not want to attract this kind of negative energy in my life.


Now Megan Fox has gotten away with saying bevy of stupid things on account of her supreme hotness. Sentences that don’t even make much sense, ie “Olivia Wilde is so sexy, she makes me want to strangle a mountain ox”. Huh? Ok. Whatever, Megan, you looker, you. Say whatever you like, because you are soooo good-looking and we will like it.

But instead of calling Marilyn Monroe a negative character, maybe just admit that you regret getting a massive tattoo of her face on your arm. And to say that the reasons for her “negative energy” were her bipolar tendencies, a condition which she had no control over, just makes Megan Fox look insensitive and negative herself. Bipolar disorder is an illness, one that Marilyn Monroe managed and still maintained a look of stunning glamour and beauty and her character will remain in the hearts of people forever.

Megan Fox, on the other hand, will not. Her inability to act or exude any type of likeable personality has trumped her gorgeous face and body. I assume that the real reason for removing the tattoo is that she fell so short of her idol, she couldn’t bear to have Marilyn on her body, attesting to her failure of becoming the gorgeous, loveable, Hollywood star that Miss Monroe was.

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Klout Goes Down, While Happiness Goes Up

August 22, 2011 in It's Personal - So I'll Share It, Social Media

Some days I am so sick of the Internet, I could cry. During my recent vacation in Panorama, BC, I avoided my computer at all costs so I can get outside and actually live life. I got a ton of fresh air, spent my days in the sun and hung out with amazing people. I ate good food and put on a few pounds, which helped to fill in the gaunt, over-worked and drawn look that comes from sitting 10-12 hours a day in front of a 13 inch screen. My skin became tinged with a natural glow and I was really really happy.

As a result of these 12 days of bliss, my Klout score dropped from 73 to 69. However, I wouldn’t trade those 4 silly points for any of that time spent away. Because while we are living our lives online, building our influence and trying to get eyes on websites, real life is happening out there. The things that matter, like fun, happiness, love and friends.

I came back to a whirlwind of Toronto drama-rama that has left me longing to leave my computer again and run far far away. Klout score be damned, I am determined to find a healthier balance and spend more time away from my computer. I love my job and it requires that I spend hours online, and it is fun! But that doesn’t mean that I need to spend every second of free time on here as well. So if you don’t see me online as often, it is because I am living life, not watching it happen in timelines and news feeds. And with that, I am going outside to enjoy the rest of this beautiful day.

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Clothing Inspiration – Gorgeous Girls

August 19, 2011 in Fashion, Beauty, Style, For the Girls, It's Personal - So I'll Share It, New and Exciting Products/Businesses

I used to live in Edmonton and pretty much anytime I got paid, I would find myself at a store called Gorgeous Girls. I was lucky to become friends with the owner, Lee and even though I don’t live there anymore, I constantly find myself on their Facebook page trying to see what new brands she is bringing in.

While Gorgeous Girls carries many well-known brands like Bench, Billabong and Nikita, they also carry many amazing ones that not too many people have heard of yet. Lee has an incredible eye and she is always bringing in great pieces that are hard to find else where. I like this because it means that not everyone will be wearing the same outfit as you and it also gives people the chance to get to know some awesome lines. I remember I fell in love with Gentle Fawn there and now any time I see that brand I jump at it.

Lovely Lee sent me this beautiful dress from another brand I had never heard of, but now adore, called Red Haute. I wore it all around Banff last week. It is so comfortable and fits amazingly.

Definitely one of my favorites! After scouring the Facebook page, I discovered a brand called Kain – I want this:

And another called  Monrow:

Loving it. Anyways, if you want some new clothing inspiration ideas, check out Gorgeous Girls on Facebook and if you are ever in Edmonton, or have any friends there, tell them to check them out STAT.

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Reality and All the Things in Between

August 18, 2011 in Coffee Break, It's Personal - So I'll Share It, Restaurants, Clubs, Bars

Back from BC – here’s how it went. Best time as always. I always have “the BEST time”, I feel it must seem.

On my first day in Panorama, my boyfriend took me to the golf course where he works as an irrigation foreman.  Grey Wolf was voted the 35th best out of all the courses in Canada. Yay, so proud. I think everyone who works there should get a big raise, but I am biased :)  For those of you who like golf blogs, they have a good one which you can check out here. I don’t golf, but loved being there in the stunning scenery. I drank beer and rode in the cart all day.


Louis Vuitton came for the ride.

Yes I drank Buck Wild Ale. What of it?

:) :)

Here I am!

I loved being there. It is so peaceful and relaxing. Toronto and Panorama are worlds apart. Going from one to the other is just crazyness. I feel like I am living two extremes of Canadian awesomeness.

After 11 gorgeous days in Panorama filled with campfires and BBQs and alot of pizza surprisingly, we spent the last night in Banff. I love love love Banff. It is my perfect place. We stayed at Rundlestone Lodge. Very charming.

After a dip in the hot tub, I of course got all decked out in my pearls and pretty clothes thinking we were going to take a nice little jaunt around town. On our way out of the hotel with the intentions to do just that, my boyfriend saw these – complimentary bikes for hotel guests. Great.

So Louis Vuitton ended up here.

And I ended up biking around Banff like an idiot in Michael Kors flats. This view was worth it though:

We did a great little barhop that night. My favorite was the Banff Ave Brewing Company. Amazing four cheese poutine:

The next day was a walk around town, checking out some of the scenery and local shops, like the famous candy store:

Yeeee Haw!

I had an amazing time. It’s so hard to believe that in under 24 hours I went from Banff to Toronto and right back into business. But so it goes. This guy is the only one in the world who can get me out of my big city comfort zone. Louis Vuitton and Louboutins are wonderful, but one day like this trumps it all.

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Miik Summer Sale 50% Off

August 17, 2011 in Coffee Break, Events, Fashion, Beauty, Style, New and Exciting Products/Businesses

I love Miik! Remember when me and some of Toronto’s most lovely Twitter ladies headed up to their studio and got all decked out in some gorgeous dresses? I LOVE my two Miik dresses. I also have a top from them. This brand is sexy, comfortable and made with all natural fibers, like bamboo!

 


This 50% off sale is running Thursday and Friday. You can purchase online or go to their studio, which is beautiful and conveniently located just on Richmond Street.

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