love for peacocks...

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Anyone who knows me, will find it no surprise that I'm attracted to peacock-related accessorizes and prints. Last weekend, while in Moncton to visit my sister for her birthday, I did a little shopping. I had a difficulty making decisions within Aldo's accessory store, but with the jewellery being budget-friendly and me being on a timeline, I snapped up a few items. This peacock necklace was one of the items I couldn't leave without.

The Outfit

• Dress: Buttons- Francesca (Portland, Nov '10)
• Belt: H&M (Dartmouth, July '10)
• Shoes: Steve Madden- The Urban Shoe Myth (SJ, Mar '11)
• Necklace: Aldo Accessories (Moncton, Aug '11)

Now that Irene has passed on we're onto another work week to juggle and get through. (Hope you've been lucky enough to not have felt her impact.) But- there are a few highlights I'm looking forward to! Tomorrow night is the first meeting of the Fashion Council of Saint John (FCSJ) at the Canterbury Lounge, as put together by Normand Hector (NWH Modelling). For more information on this non-profit group that's taking shape, be sure to visit the Facebook page.

And if you happen to be free this evening, head to Boston Pizza where Shelley Demerchant from The Urban Shoe Myth and Kiera Fraser from Je Suis Prest Boutique will be showcasing their fall fashions from 8-9pm. (Apparently Boston Pizza has been hosting a series of businesses for Girls' Night on Mondays this month.) Just bring a non-perishable item from your cupboard on your way out the door to support the food bank! Did I mention martinis are only $5? 


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black & white...

Last Friday, we finally got out hands on our wedding photos! We went out to KV to pick up the DVD containing 1200+ shots from our photographer, Lynette Mason of Mason Photography. We're really happy with the variety and quality of photographs and feel they really do represent our wedding day!

On our way back into Saint John, we made a pit stop at the Rothesay Commons to use the beautiful greenery and stone bridges as back drops for outfit photos! It's actually the perfect spot my friend Kate has choosen for her labour day weekend wedding coming up!   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Outfit

• Dress: Numph- Je Suis Prest Boutique (SJ, July '10)
• Cardigan: Dynamite (gifted from Katie, Nov '10)
• Pearl bracelet: Le Chateau (Halifax, Fall '07)
• Sandals: Sam Edelman- Piperlime (ordered online, July '11)
• Purse: Coach (Toronto, Sept '10)

I'll be sure to share a few of our favourite wedding photos next week! Now all this wedding talk now has me thinking what am I going to wear to Kate's wedding...



jean trio...

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Just in time for Fashion's Night Out, Chanel will be launching a trio of denim-inspired nail polishes on September 8. (I credit my pal Barb with letting me in on this piece of news.) Unfortunately like the coveted Khaki nail colours last year, they are not so accessible to those of us north of the border in Canada.

Photo credit: Style Laboratory

Although it's difficult, it's not entirely impossible to get our hands on the limited edition, the US-only collections (again, thanks to Barb). My only really problem now is deciding between Blue Rebel and Blue Boy....which is your favourite of the denim coloured nail polishes? These bottles will be sold only until the end up Septemeber!

Funny to think I'm already talking about the next Chanel nail collection when the Fall '11 make-up (particularly the nail polishes I mentioned yesterday) hasn't even landed on the east coast yet! Perfumes Plus report that they are expecting the fall line this Thursday, August 25!

 

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mani/pedi...

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It's now 2 weeks in and I'm still sporting my pedicure I had done at Element 5- the polish is almost in the same condition as Day 1. That's what I like about in spending my money on a pedicure done professionally vs a manicure: the look lasts so much longer. Though they cost a little extra you can get weeks out of your pedicure, while a manicure may last you 3 to 4 days if you are lucky. I tend to save professionally done manicures for special occasions.

Nonetheless, it's always better when someone does it for you! I decided on going for that pedicure since my sandal-rough feet and chipped polish needed a little work.  I went a coral shade from OPI's latest collection for Fall 2011. I decided to go with "I eat mainely lobster" from Touring America.

Up until a few days ago I was sporting a neutral nail polish on my finger tips. I love to go browsing the make-up isles in Shoppers occasionally just to spot new products or colours- and I always need to take a glance at the nail polishes. (My bestie and I used to browse the beauty products in Shoppers while in university as a way to break from studying!) Last week I decided I'd go for a nude shade in Essie's "Mamba".

They nail polishes I'm really waiting on now are Chanel's "Graphite" and "Peridot" which are available at Perfumes Plus later this week!

Photo source: Refinery 29

What nail colours are you looking forward to wearing this Fall?

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congrats Reflections!

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Just wanted to submit a little shout out to my hairstylist (and aunt), Heather Keenan and her business partner/friend Connie Quinn! These two women have experienced 21 successful years in business together, and earlier this month they also became receipients of a provincial Merit Award for business excellence, as presented by MLA Dorothy Shephard.

The small awards ceremony set up at Lancaster Mall on the west side of Saint John.

Merit awards were presented in categories of business, volunteering, arts, leadership and environment.

Heather (left) and Connie (far right) pose with MLA Dorothy Shephard.

Reflections Day Spa has grown over the years from hairstyling to include tanning services and then expand to a full day spa 3 years ago upon their move to their current location at 59 Catherwood Street. Congratulations to Heather and Connie!

At my most recent hair appointment at Reflections, I had feather extensions put in, in case you missed that blog post!

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