Vintage Versace Inspired Look

I recently made the transition from working on an airplane to working with management for one year. I'm excited about this new opportunity because it will provide new challenges in my work environment. My husband invited me for a celebratory dinner at a nice restaurant that had a gorgeous outside patio. We felt like we were in Europe, it was very similar to being at a beer garden in Mainz, Germany. We had a lovely time.

I had a craving for a bold print that evening. This top has a boat neck and big triangular bat sleeves. The print reminds me so much of early 90's Gianni Versace. The necklace is a touch gaudy and it suited the look, it was purchased at a secondhand store. Something about this necklace reminds me of art deco.

I kept my makeup in the brown and beige tones including my lips which are glossed in MAC's Boy Bait Dazzleglass. Since recently returning from our beach vacation I'm about as tanned as I would ever get. I prefer myself pale as I find its sometimes difficult to play with makeup when you are sporting a tan. The hair....well, the hair is puffy and big and lends itself to the overall look. When it comes to summer frizz I've just learned to make do with what I have. I'm glad big hair is coming back in vogue.

Thanks for stopping by, your continued support and comments are always appreciated. xxNadia

Swap Items from LovePeaceandLipGloss

Over the last month I have been getting to know Gina from YouTube's LovePeaceandLipGloss and I am smitten with this gal. She has such a unique style that you don't see too often anymore. She smart, funny, and one hot mama of three adorable children. Did I mention her hair, OMG! look at that hair. Its gorgeous and I like the fact that she lets it all hang wild. I remember one of the first conversations we had I mentioned that I have an urge to stick my fingers in her wild mane and she told me that I should do that at my own risk and that she wasn't responsible for any lost items. I nearly fell of my chair with laughter. She is a breath of fresh air and I think we must have been related in another life. We could talk for hours, literally!

Gina was able to pinpoint my taste so well that I was surprised and she sent lovely makeup from NYX, Milani, Prestige and Jane, which included two sets of gorgeous earrings, all in a beautiful velour makeup case. She also added another makeup bag but that's not in the pic because I forgot, its already in my purse. As always, the card that was included is my favorite part. Thank you Gina.

If you haven't heard of this beauty who is so generous and kind-hearted please check out her YouTube channel and subscribe, LovePeaceandLipGloss. Thanks for stopping by.xx

Feels Like Mellow Yellow Today: FOTD

Its bright and sunny today and the weather has inspired me to put on a cheery colored top. I kept my makeup light and didn't do anything to my hair other than curl the two front pieces and then shook it out. I'm wearing one of my vintage black necklaces. Did I ever mention I adore vintage jewellery, accessories, and clothing? Well, I do, I do, I do! I'm the type of person that treasures jewellery or handbags and clutches with a story behind it. I always think what good times this thing must of had and I'm sure a few tears were shed as well. Its one of those things that rocks my boat and makes me feel special.

I decided to paint my nails in pink and I used China Glaze Nail Polish in Soft Mink. While I was at it I also included a picture of my new bracelet that arrived in the mail a few days ago. Its another Links of London Bracelet with the red heart, its so delicate and pretty.

My face:
Laura Mercier Oil Free Tinted Moisturizer in Nude

Cheeks:
No 17 Bronzer from Boots in color Medium(thanks Amy-Louise) and Jane Mineral blush in Soft Mink (thanks Sarah).

Eyes:
Bourjois Eyeshadow in Beige Rose and Annabelle Kohl Liner in Brown, a touch of bronzer in my crease, and few coats of L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara

Lips:
No 17 Lipliner from Boots in Buff, Cremesheen Glass from MAC in Creme Anglaise


By the way, if you notice that my backgrounds are a little run down its because our home is under major renos and wherever I photograph its being either sanded, demolished or we haven't gotten to it yet. I'm running out of places to take a picture with decent lighting. Bear with me and pray for me to keep my sanity throughout this process.

Links of London Bracelet & Charm: My First!!!

Yesterday I received my first Links of London Sweetie bracelet with the red heart charm.  I love it, its my first piece from them.  The bracelet is flexible and almost elasticized if you will.  Charms can be added and these charms from Links of London are adorable. I first heard of this company from lizzclare on her blog when she posted a pic of her necklace that she got as a birthday present from her other half.  I fell in love with it right away.

I bid and won my necklace form ebay.  It took about two weeks to arrive and I'm very happy with my purchase.  I already bought another bracelet with two charms from Links of London and I'm anxiously awaiting its arrival.  Next I want to buy the starfish charm. I've left the Links of London booklet on my husbands bedside table and I'm hoping he'll actually pick it up and look at it.  Could I be anymore obvious?!!!! lol

I went on the Links of London website and I really want this necklace named Watch Over Me Purity Pendant its very organic and simple, reminds me of my vacations in Italy and the salt water and hot sand.

I'm including lizzclare's blog address if anyone wants to see her beautiful necklace and her cute mug :) http://lizzclare.blogspot.com/   She too has the Links of London Sweetie bracelet but with many other charms, lucky girl.

Thanks for stopping by, have a great weekend.

Tiffany & Co. Man in the Moon Teether Baby Gift

Today, my husband and I spent the day together without the kids and we snuck in a lunch date and then went to pick-up our godchild's christening gift at Tiffany & Co.  The piece we chose is the 'Man in the Moon' Teether.  We had it hand engraved and its just gorgeous.  I know his parents will put it away and keep it for him for when he has babies of his own one day.  The christening is tomorrow and we can't wait for them to open the little blue box.

Every time I walk through those revolving doors I feel like I'm floating.  So many pretty, shiny, sparkling, pieces of art and the smell of Tiffany always makes me smile.  Of all the jewelry designers at Tiffany, Elsa Peretti and Frank Gehry are my favourite.  Their creations are mini sculptures.  I am fortunate enough to have several pieces from Tiffany and I cherish each one of them.   These gifts are from my wonderful husband and all have marked special events in our lives.  Recently, I lost one of my charms on my bracelet and I was so torn up about it my stomach was in knots for days.  My husband gave me the bracelet as a gift when our daughter was born.  I kept getting teary eyed thinking about that small heart locket lying somewhere all alone without an owner.  Miraculously, the hostess of the party that we attended found it.  I cried when she told me it was found.

Breil Watch: New Purchase from ebay

I have always had an attraction to men's wrist watches and I've had my eye on this brand for a while now.  One evening a couple of weeks ago I was browsing ebay and I happen to see this Breil watch and the bidding was down to the last hour.  I was patient and placed one bid at the last moment and I won!!! yay.  I remember seeing Breil for the first time several years ago on one of my trips to Italy and I liked this brand of watches immediately.  These tickers are sturdy and sleek and oh so european.  The price range typically starts from €150 to €700.  I won this watch for considerably less in CDN $. 

I was smug and proud of myself for winning the auction since I hardly bid for anything because I just use the 'buy now' feature instead.  A few minutes later the high of winning wore off just a tad because I remembered that I promised myself no more purchases for the rest of this month. I'm such a failure...lol!!  C'est la vie.  I took it to a jewelers and had three links removed.  I will be admiring my wrist for the rest of this month, I'm sure.