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Trend Alert: Off The Shoulder Dresses

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IMG_0117I’m back home and refreshed from a five-day vacation to Scottsdale, Arizona, sans children!  It was the perfect getaway for any mother who needs a break: sun and shopping.  Like many Canadians, I get giddy with the prospect of getting to wander through the aisles of an American Target store.  From clothes to home decor to wine, Target is this mom’s dream.

And why shouldn’t it be when you can find an adorable and trendy outfit for a total of $38?  Today, I’m sharing one of my new favorite trends: the off the shoulder dress.

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All Things Pineapple

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It’s a new summer season, and time for a new pineapple shirt.  I am a sucker for flamingos and pineapples so its hard to resist the shopping temptation when I come across one or the other.  Ask my neighbour, I just put those plastic flamingos in my garden. They aren’t tacky right? 

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THE BEST BOLD LIPSTICK COLOURS

THE BEST BOLD LIPSTICK COLOURS

“Be bold, be bold, and everywhere be bold.” -Herbert Spencer

I used to be a little bit of a lipstick snob.  I love bold colours but I would only buy the expensive department store brands because the colours were always so rich looking.  But, I have to say that in the past year, “drug store” make-up lines like Maybelline, Revlon, Rimmel, Covergirl and L’Oreal have really stepped up and made some beautiful, affordable colours that look anything but cheap.

The number one question that I get asked on Instagram, is “What lip colour are you wearing?”. So I figured it was time to round up my favourites and share them with you.

(Nails: Jamberry gel in Flamingo with Love Letter and Pop of Hearts wraps / Watch: Wristology Rachel: 20% off with coupon code Kristin20)

First, some tips on wearing a bold lip colour:

1. You need lip liner to make that perfect, pouty lip.  The great thing about lip liner is that you if you buy a couple different ones (one red, one pink, one berry) then you can match them to those colour spectrums.  They don’t need to be exact!

2. Choose matte!  If you want colour that pops and lasts, then choose one from a matte collection.  It’s easy to layer on gloss overtop if you want that wet look.

3. Own it!!! So many people tell me that they purchased a lip colour that looked great in the store but then they got it home and thought it looked terrible on them.  A little secret: it doesn’t!!!  You have to have the confidence to wear it!  Try this: Wear the new colour for ONE day.  Choose a weekend when you are staying home or doing errands.  If you aren’t used to wearing lipstick then it can be a big change.  Get used to looking in the mirror with it on.  By the end of the day, then decide whether it can stay or go.

To help you grab some great shades, I’ve made a handy list for you:

Maybelline ColorBlur 

My new favourite!!!  The ColorBlur allows you to add a lot or a little colour with the use of it’s blending tip. The colours are vibrant and bold. Shades to try: Partner in Crimson (red), Fast and Fuchsia (pink, worn in photo), Plum Please (berry, worn in photo above). Although they have so many fabulous colours, you can’t really go wrong here.

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Revlon Color Burst

Love these matte colours from Revlon.  They have a hint of vanilla/mint scent and they are so easy to apply.  Shades to try: Elusive (pink), (poppy red, worn in photo), Fiery (new, plum).

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Hard Candy All Matted Up

A new line from Hard Candy.  This red and pink matte colour is beautiful! Unfortunately, this is the only good colour that they offer in the line but it’s a great price and worth buying.

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There’s no better time of year than summer to try a new lip colour!


Kiss,

Kiki

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Canadian Wonderland in Banff

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CANADIAN WONDERLAND in BANFF

Cranberry Cooper toque / Canada Goose Kensington Coat / Canadian Mitts / Hunter Boots 

Merry Christmas friends!  I hope you all had some quality family time during these past few days.  I’ve been so fortunate to spend it with my family here in Calgary this year.  It’s always hard missing my husband and I’s extended families in Ontario but it’s just so hard to travel during the busiest time of year with two little kids.

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A little tradition that we started last year was to spend two nights at the Fairmont Banff Springs right before Christmas.  It is a magical wonderland during the winter in Banff, Alberta, Canada, but “Christmas at the Castle” is extra special.  The hotel is filled with decorated Evergreens, giant gingerbread houses, a Santa’s workshop, and even nightly bedtime stories.

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Our kids spend a couple of days swimming in their outdoor, heated pool and my husband and I spend a couple of days relaxing.  Getting away from the city can be just what you need to unwind.; leaving the daily stresses of work, schedules and household chores!

Winter in Banff, Alberta | Harper's Hats Love

If you want to enjoy the snow, there is an outdoor skating rink, tobogganing hill, and cross-country skiing trails, all surrounded by the majestic Rocky Mountains.  Just don’t forget to bring your warmest gear as the temperature dips well below freezing during the day!  Shop my picks for warm winter outerwear in the links above.

What are your favourite family traditions during the holidays?

Love, Kiki Davies

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