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Tuesday, June 30, 2015

My Style: Fast Fashion!

Denim Joggers & Urban Behaviour Outfit

I don't own a pair of jogging pants, fleece pants, or any kind a "sweat/jogger pants". I'm not a huge fan and I just feel uncomfortable leaving my house in something I would only wearing around the house or at the gym. So when I finally found a pair of denim joggers that I felt good in, I had to buy them!

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I found these pants for the fabulous discounted price of $10! Ladies, I have found a store that any fashion-conscious woman would love! Its name is Urban Behaviour outlet store and its located downtown on trendy Queen Street West at the corner of Spadina Avenue.

Monday, June 29, 2015

Event: Me With You at The Toronto Fringe!

Loose Leaf Theatre Company's Me With You Play Preview

This upcoming week is pretty exciting. Not only is it Canada Day on Wednesday but The Toronto Fringe Festival also starts its 12 day run on Wednesday. I always loved The Toronto Fringe Festival - it's fun, sometimes a little crazy, and has a great line up of amazing theatre and dance shows I can see for just $10 each!

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There are so many fabulous shows to see, I want to introduce you to an amazing show by the newly formed Loose Leaf Theatre Company called Me With You.

Saturday, June 27, 2015

Skincare Review: A Temporary Miracle from L'Oreal!

L'Oreal Revitalift Miracle Blur Instant Eye Smoother Review

I have been concerned about the skin around my eye area a lot lately. Unfortunately, age and my lack of sleep has been causing my eyes and the surrounding area to not look their sparkling best! So I decided to try to find an eye cream that will help me out. So for the past several weeks I have been using the L'Oreal Revitalift Miracle Blur Instant Eye Smoother, and I have some mixed feelings about this product.

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When I first started looking for different eye creams/serums to test out, the L'Oreal Miracle Blur jumped out. I mean it has miracle in it's name, and let's face it I was searching for a miracle! (Marketing at it's best:).

Thursday, June 25, 2015

What's Happening: Pride, Ribs and Gatsby!

Toronto Events Listing for June 26 - June 28, 2015

I can't believe it's the last weekend of June already and it's an exciting one packed full of plenty of things to do and see across the city. It's also the start of my vacation, so I'm pretty excited. I'm not traveling anywhere exotic this time, but there are plenty of events to enjoy across Toronto!

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Here are my top picks for happenings in Toronto this weekend:

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Shopping: Fashion That Speaks Volumes at Pipler Accessories!

Pipler Accessories Store Preview

Last month I was privileged to be invited to the opening of Pipler Accessories, a really cool accessories store in Cabbagetown in Toronto. As soon as I walked into the small store, I fell in love!

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Pipler Accessories is owned and operated by the married team of Leonie Lilla and Alice Clarkson who believe that fashion accessories have the powerful ability to tell stories and exude messages of integrity.

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Exhibit: 15 Years of a Stunning POV at the AGO!

AGO's Stephen Andrews POV Exhibition Review

A few weeks ago I visited the Art Gallery of Ontario to specifically see the amazing From the Forest to the Sea: Emily Carr in British Columbia exhibit. I had some time to kill afterwards, so I decided to visit the fourth floor's Stephen Andrews POV exhibit and I'm so glad I did.

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I knew very little about Stephen Andrews and was not very familiar with his work, but after seeing POV, I have become a fan.

Friday, June 19, 2015

Happening Weekend: Music, Booze and the Beach!

Toronto Events Listing for June 19 - 21, 2015

The Summer Events Season has kicked into high gear this weekend with so many big events taking place across Toronto. And not only is it Father's Day but also the first day of Summer on Sunday!



Here are my top picks for fabulous things to do in the city:

Monday, June 15, 2015

Exhibit: Immerse Yourself in Emily Carr's World at the AGO!

AGO's From the Forest to the Sea: Emily Carr in British Columbia Exhibition Review

Emily Carr is a name that most Canadians have heard. They may even be familiar with some of her work or remember her as a subject of one of Canada's Heritage Minuets short films. In the Art Gallery of Ontario's latest exhibit From the Forest to the Sea: Emily Carr in British Columbia, I, along with other visitors, were reintroduced to the the magnificence of Emily Carr.

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Fresh from an acclaimed run at Dulwich Picture Gallery in London, From the Forest to the Sea is an absolutely amazing showing of Carr's work, tracing her journey not only as an artist, but her struggle with the outside world.

Friday, June 12, 2015

Happening Weekend: Bubbles, Gun Fights & Beer!

Toronto Events Listing for June 12 - 14, 2015

Another weekend has arrived in Toronto and there is plenty to do and see for everyone!

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Gertrude Kearns: The Art of Command Exhibit at Fort York in Toronto
Here are my top picks for fun in the city this weekend!:

Tuesday, June 09, 2015

Exhibit: Art Commands Attention!

Fort York's Gertrude Kearns: The Art of Command Exhibit Review

Two weeks ago I decided to visit one of Toronto's most historic places - Fort York. I haven's visited it in several years, save for the odd concert and Nuit Blanche event, and I really enjoyed myself wondering around the old buildings and reacquainting myself with old Fort York..

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Gertrude Kearns pictured at her The Art of Command Exhibit at Fort York
But before I entered the Fort, I visited the newly built Fort York Visitor Centre that is showing a major exhibit called Gertrude Kearns: The Art of Command: Portraits and Posters of Canada's Afghan Mission.

Thursday, June 04, 2015

Happening Weekend: Eats, Beats & Treats!

Toronto Event Listing for June 5 - 7, 2015

The first weekend of the first summer month is here! Although it's not officially summer yet (as the weather can attest to) it's the first weekend of June and it's a jam packed weekend full of events and fun things to do in Toronto.


So in case you are still looking for something to do this weekend, here are my top picks!:

Monday, June 01, 2015

P.s!: Summer Festival Season is Here!

May Blog Roundup & June Preview

I can't believe June is already here. May was such a busy and hectic month! Between all the amazing things happening in Toronto, It was hard to fit in my family and friends and me time!

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Some of my favourite moments from May had to be the Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival exhibits at MOCCA and Gladstone Hotel, my Belt it Out Style Post, writing about the amazing Ireland Park, and of course Doors Open Toronto weekend!