Mina challenges herself monthly to spend $50 on a stylish outfit inspired by what she sees in PeopleStyleWatch magazine, with the following rules: $50 budget Buy sale items or vintage pieces only Reuse and/or upcycle existing pieces I’m greedy, and demanded to be included in the challenge. Set: Sunshine and Simplicity by fourdiaries featuring square sunglasses A breezy summer dress Cool, colorful sunglasses A quick and easy satchel Embellished flats A handmade woven bracelet Complimenting nail polish Post over at 4D. I so know the satchel I want! It would blow the $50 budget, though. It’s $125 and it’s Pegabo … Continue reading June 2012 4D Challenge

I love when the box is bigger than usual! This month’s luxe had the additional Bath & Body box with it, which last time I was pretty keen on. This time there were two items in the box, a razor and a sample I’ve gotten before for Olay Regenerist. Main Box: Essie Nail Polish in Navigate Her – I tend not to wear green polish since I think it looks a bit like fungus, but the springiness of this may lure me in. Orlane Oligo Vitalizing Mask – I do enjoy a good occasional mask, so I’m looking forward to … Continue reading May 2012 Luxe box

Sometimes I don’t check my camera very often, and it seems like I’ve found an outfit I neglected to show you! Skirt, Old Navy Sweater, gift from my sister Boots, Naturalizer Tights, Calvin Klein Watch, Miss Sixty This was April 30th, according to the camera’s timestamp! I wonder what I was doing that day. Looking pretty cute, apparently. Found photos always amuse me. On the camera proper (not the memory card) I found a few of when my hair was blue as well! No recollection of taking them, but it was more adorable than I remember when it got all … Continue reading Found …

Pink cardigans please me. Dress, Urban Outfitters Belt, ModCloth Cardi, Joe Fresh Shoes, v-day present Sweater Guard, Trove Summer is here! Summer is here! I went bare legged and wasn’t cold! I’m so pleased with the weather: It’s, like, warm, and nice, and sunny, and fun, and I like it a lot! Going for walks on the canal is a lot more pleasant when it’s 20+ degrees than in the wintertime, I tell you what. Finally, here are my cats, destroying things: Continue reading Pink & Bows

I need to get around to shortening this dress! Dress, over, thrifted Dress, under, H&M Cardi, Jacob Shoes, payless I don’t think I’ll ever be able to really pull off a midi-length in the way I want, sadly. This overdress hits me just at the point that it makes me seem about a foot shorter than I am. At 5’1″, that’s not my favourite look ever. Ah well. Scissors, here I come. These dresses were just hanging together and I noticed the two-tone dots totally worked. It was also handy that I had a dress under a dress, because the … Continue reading Dots dots dots dots

Got my Glymm & first ever Topbox earlier this month. Here’s what’s inside! Glymm CK One Shock – For her CK One Shock – For him Coola Mineral Matte Cucumber Face Sunscreen NuMe HydoPunch Hydrating Conditioner Cargo Eyeshadow Duo Caudalie Vinexpert anti-ageing serum Eyes and Lips Caudalie Vinosource SOS Thirst-Quenching serum Caudalie Moisturizing Sorbet I really like the CK scents, so I’ll be wearing these. Overall, there’s a good selection of stuff here! I’m glad to see seasonal products, and I think the move to the bag is super cute. I wonder if they’ll be different colours each month? The … Continue reading Glymm & Topxbo

My sole american (clothing) purchase! Dress, Target Tights,American Apparel Booties, gift Cardi, H&M Daffodil pin, Luxe Box Watch, Miss Sixty Ring, Trove This dress is super adorable! I’m regretting not picking up the other colour, it’s super comfy and the fit is great. There’s also a cheeky little cutout in the back, which I find really cute. Maybe my next trip to America I’ll spot it again. Continue reading New Dress!