NEW MUMFORD
Is anyone else FREEEEAAAAAAKKKKKKIIINNNGGGG out that Mumford is releasing a new album in May!!?!?!?!?!? I saw them at Coachella back in 2011...one of the best concerts of my life. We really wanted to go to Squamish Festival this year but we just can't swing it :( If they go to Van or Seattle, I'm SOOO going.
So what do you think of their new single? So crazy to hear electric guitars instead of banjos but I dig it. Stoked to hear the rest.
And speaking of new music...I'd love to start listening to some new tunes! Please let me know what you're currently loving!
Hope you have a wonderful Wednesday. I'm back to work after a couple days off...I'm very excited to get back in the swing of things but it's sure going to feel weird to wake up at 6 instead of 8 :/ !!!!!
Stay gold,
s.s.♥︎.
ONE WORD BREAKFAST 2015
Hey! Remember when we gathered last year for a one word brunch? Well we did it again this year!!
Good friends + breakfast + opening up and talking about your life = THE BEST.
I made these waffles and all the girls brought over a dish to share. We had food upon food upon food...#booyah.
(All photos by the lovely, Amy Gary!! Be sure to check out her site!)
Um how stunning are my friends!!
And those bagels are from Mt. Royal Bagel Factory. The BEST place to get bagels in Victoria.
And that Sarah!! #bombshell
And my goodness...there's a sneak peek into my very un-styled living room/entry way. But it's coming along..still have LOTS OF PLANS!!!
Because all breakfasts including waffles need nutella, riiiiiight!!
So Amy (the one who took the photos..funny story, there were THREE Amys at this breakfast party!!) had the brilliant idea of making our one words into a water colour. BRILLIANT. They all turned out incredibly!
It was such a great time together. We each shared the word that God had laid on our hearts for 2015. Again I am sooo amazed at how uniquely He spoke to each of us. There's something so special about gathering with intentionality with your girlfriends. Here's to building others up instead of tearing others down.
I'll be sharing my one word SOON and then get ready for posts by these amazing women!
Got a question about one words? Basically it's listening or choosing one word to define your year! Here are mine from 2014, 2013 & 2012.
And now I'm craving waffles all over again......
Hope you have an amazing day!
xo,
s.s.♥︎.
WARDROBE // 10
Well friends, we have some exciting news....WE WON THAT MAYFAIR CONTEST! Thank you to all of you who liked and commented on our pics on instagram (and thanks for not unfollowing me while I put up way too many couple photos lol..) AND a HUGE thanks to Mayfair for picking us as 'Victoria's Most Stylish Couple'. We are THRILLED and can't wait to use the Delta package and of course, go shopping!!! Thank you sooo much!
So we decided it was about time to shoot another style post for you! We took these photos in our backyard (please don't judge our super long grass, we haven't had a chance to do anything back there!!) The lighting was just perfect!
And let me introduce you to my favourite leggings ever. I got them at Alt last June. At Alt you get a lot of free things. There are a lot of awesome brands and vendors who want you to try their products..it's a very fun situation.
I kept seeing people in these amazing leggings and they all told me they were given out by this awesome lady. I searched and searched for this "leggings lady" because I am all about amazing leggings. I was totally having no luck at all and then, at one of the workshops I attended, I happened to turn around. There I saw people lined up to chat to this lady..she took their info and in exchange gave them LEGGINGS. I had found her. *insert emoji hallelujah hands*
And boy was I ever blessed. The leggings are Agnes & Dora and they are my fave!! I'm legitimately thinking about having a leggings party because they are MY FAVE LEGGINGS EVER! So comfy and super cute patterns.
Her-
Blazer // Bag // Leggings c/o Agnes & Dora // Shoes // Watch // Charm Bracelet // Nail Polish // Lipstick
Him-
Jeans // T-shirt (from Topman in the fall but couldn't find it, here is a similar fit one in black) // Beanie // Coat- Shades of Greige (purchased from Four Horseman a while ago)
Past Wardrobes- 1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // 7 // 8 // 9
Well hope you had a great weekend! I'm now off for two days and am stoked to get some things done around the house! Maybe I'll actually find a PINK that I like for a small feature wall and maybe, just maybe, I'll do some weeding in the garden :I
Happy Monday!
xo,
s.s.♥︎.
PRETTY MAIL // FEBRUARY BIRCH BOX (CANADA) REVIEW
So just a little while ago I shared why I signed up for Birchbox Canada and showed you the February box and today I'm reviewing the products. I've had some time to try them all out, so I have some feedback for you!
You're probably thinking..."Was it worth it?" and let me just put it out there..YES! First of all, receiving a pretty box in the mail is THE BEST THING EVER! Secondly, I got to try five different products, some which I've never heard of. I'm already looking forward to the next box!
Ok, now onto the products!
1. FLORENCE BY TOCCA PERFUME
From working in the fragrance industry I have A LOT of fragrances and I LOOOOVE smelling new fragrances. That being said, I thoroughly enjoyed trying this fragrance. It has a ton of pretty notes including bergamot, grapefruit leaves, apple, jasmine, white musk and tons more! It's light but has some substance to it. It's a large sample size so I still have a ton left and it will take me awhile to go through.
It's not James' fave. He liked it but wasn't like OH. MY. GOSSSSSHHHHHHHH. and I'm all about wearing scents that make him like that ;)
So would I buy it? Probably not, but I'm excited to wear it this Spring.
Click here to find out more about this fragrance!
2. DERMA-E ANTI-WRINKLE VITAMIN A GLYCOLIC SCRUB
I love a good scrub every now and then. In the winter I like to self-tan (this is MY FAVE). So pre tanner application, I need to scrub off my dead skin cells. There's apricot seed powder and papaya in this to de clog all them pores. You think with ingredients like that in this, it would smell great but honestly the smell was my least favourite thing about it! I liked the scrub but I didn't love the smell.
So would I buy it? If it smelled good I would but no dice on that one.
Click here to find out more about this scrub!
3. N 4 CLARIFYING SHAMPOO
This shampoo claims that it will "restore health and shine to overworked tresses." Honestly, I LOVED IT! My hair definitely felt real clean after I used it. It had a really subtle scent which I totally dug.
So would I buy it? Probably!
Click here to find out more about this shampoo!
4. CYNTHIA ROWLEY BEAUTY CREAMY LIP STAIN IN HEART THROB
As much as I love trying new fragrances, I love EVEN MORE to try new lipsticks/glosses/stains! I'm on the hunt for a new stain so I was PUMPED to try this one. It's vegan, cruelty free and paraben free. Sweet right? But not so sweet when it means a lip stain that DOESN'T LAST! I guess you need chemicals to make that magic happen...ha. I loved the colour but I felt it came right off.
Pretty shade right? That's a #nofilter selfie right thurrrr.
So would I buy it? I like it as a creamy lip gloss but not as a stain...so probably not if I was looking for a stain but yes if I was looking for a new creamy lip gloss!
Click here to find out more about this lip stain!
5. WHISH THREE WHISHES BODY BUTTER IN POMEGRANATE
Last but not least, we have the body butter! I used this after the shower and really liked it. It moisturized great and had a yummy pomegranate scent. It wasn't to die for but it was great! I'd be interested in smelling the other flavours.
So would I buy it? If I didn't have a billion other body butters, I would buy it.
Click here to find out more about this body butter!
SO much fun right!! Any other Birch Box Canada subscribers out there? I'd love to know what you thought of last month's products. Oh and if you want to sign up ($15/month) then CLICK HERE!
Happy Friday!!! I'm off to get a massage at Oak Bay Beach Hotel...ohhhh yes it's a #TREATYOSELF kinda day...heck yes!!!
xoxo,
s.s.♥︎.
SPRING THINGS
Well while the rest of Canada is experiencing -20 degree weather, we in Victoria, BC are not. The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming and I'm running in a t-shirt. SPRING IS HERE CAN I GET AN AMEN!!!!!! So naturally my mind goes to spring fashion....pastels and trenches and new nail polish collections...yes please.
1. Floral Phone Case 2. Grey Hat 3. Peach Nail Polish 4. Arrow Tote Bag 5. Ripped Jeans
Don't you just want everything?!?! I'm totally into that Arrow Tote bag but I'm on the hunt for some new jeans so those will probably take priority....oh budgeting....speaking of, I'll be back next week with some more budgeting posts!
Spring, I love you and all your sunshine and pastel fashion.
Stay gold,
s.s.♥︎.