Autumn Love

I love fall. What's not to love? I can think of hundreds of things that just make this season one of absolute perfection. Here are a few for you to ponder and get you started on your own 'Things You Love About Fall' list.

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Enjoy this beautiful season before it's snatched from us by winter's frosty fingers. 

(Or in the case of home away from home Vancouver, the never ending days of rain.)

xoxo C.

Back In Action

Hello my friends! It has been ages upon ages since I've done a post, but school is upon us sooner than you'd think. Therefore the following may be long and boring but bear with me if you're at all interested in catching up. My summer consisted of an eventful, and utterly eye-opening trip to Costa Rica for a solid 2 and a half months. And let me just say I've never experienced anything like it. Hard to put into words, but what I do know is that 1. I NEED to return in the near future, if not to visit my newfound friends, to visit such a happy country once again. 2. My travels are definitely continuing, with places such as India and Asia on my list. Anyways I highly recommend a trip  to Costa Rica if you haven't already been. 

I also got in some solid family time in Chicago, which is always nice, and not to mention one of my favorite places on the planet. Other than that I've been happily fun-employed (aka unemployed for those not up to date on my lingo), so my days have consisted of working out, tanning in my back yard, and being an avid moksha yoga attendee. It may be a new addiction.  If you haven't tried it out I would say give it a shot, and if you have reservations because of the sweaty hell that bikram was, don't hate on moksha. It may be sweaty, but just trust me when I say it is ten times better. PS! If you sign up now an introductory month is only $40 for unlimited classes, which is a hella good deal. So get on it.

Well thanks for reading my ramblings, and hopefully since school generally forces me into a routine of some sort I can be a bit more attentive to my lonely blog. Until next time. 

xoxo C

Royal Snapshots

I am a HUGE Kate Middleton fan and was loving every minute of the Royal Wedding coverage! How gorgeous did she look? With her makeup done on her own, and her locks that are always so luscious, I could only say positive things. Congrats to the newlyweds, check out a few of my favorite shots of the lovebirds.

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LOVE THEM.

xoxox.

Spring Fling

Holla my nuggets, I finished a paper tonight and it felt literally phenomenal. Nothing like the weight of 40% of your grade lifted off your chest. So I had a couple glasses of a nice Cab Sauv and scoured the world wide web for any eye catching tidbits for all you lovelies. Spring is here, and although the weather hasn't been up to par I'm still loving it. Tomorrow is a chance to get dressed up and hit up Big Block, then Thursday is the last day of classes and with that comes the AMS Block Party, always a fantastic time in the beer gardens with my fellow classmates and with Felix Cartal headlining it's sure to be fab. 

Loving the bright lips lately, I've tried a bunch and although I haven't found a shade that I'm really into yet, the fingers are crossed. Any suggestions pour moi?

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Lavender tips are tickling my fancy as of late, and I have to say I found a pretty slick color at my neighborhood Shoppers. For around 6 bucks I picked up Sally Hansen in Loyal Lavender and it has been a hit! I find that it looks a bit more purply in person, this photo does not do it justice.

Get me to Cinco de Mayo seriously. I hope Edmonton will cooperate and the weather will be nice enough for an outdoor fiesta of some sort. Does this not look utterly phenomenal?

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and seriously if you haven't already, which I'm sure you have if you're in your right mind, head on over and check out Bee's blog at http://atlantic-pacific.blogspot.com/ and feast your eyes on a wardrobe that is TO DIE FOR. Oh if only.


xoxo.

Light at the end of the tunnel.

I see the end of term papers...Almost there, then we get to start studying for finals. Yipee! 

But hey, look on the bright side..Cinco de Mayo is one month from today! Think of the margaritas. See all you hombres on the other side.

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Latest Loves

It's Friday, yay yay yay, can't wait to have a nice relaxing weekend, no work, not a lot of homework, just some me time! Claire is almost here, less than a week til' shenanigans with my best friend can happen. Now that I'm finally a working girl again I can afford a few luxuries now and then. Here's a few things I have my eye on.

leather leggings/pants- love love love this outfit, casual, cute, perfect. dying to recreate.

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lightening the locks-spring is almost here, and i'm feeling that my hair is needing a little update and change of seasons. planning to add a few subtle highlights around the face and peeking through for a subtle change ala Mila Kunis, Leighton Meester, Rachel Bilson style. 

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topshop is coming to canada!- how exciting is this news. this fall get ready.

Topshop to Canada

Check out their stuff online

xoxo.

Updates

Sorry it's been a while friends, but my good friend Katelyn (check out her blog), has been visiting me and we have gotten up to a ton of activities. The weather has been beautiful and sunny and warm and I really thought spring was upon us, until today...SNOW. Sure it was only for an hour or so, and more slushy than anything...but still, snow? No thanks. I guess it prepares Katelyn to head back home to snowy Edmonton. 

Anyways, this weekend we went to check out I Am Number 4, starring Dianna Agron and Alex Pettyfer. It was surprisingly good even though it was about aliens...and romance...odd combo really. I'd highly recommend it though, even if its just to check out Alex's bod. It's smokin', and I mean who doesn't love some gorgeous eye candy? 

Hope you all had a good Monday, I know its tough. And for those of you just starting your reading week, live it up!

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Happy Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day lovers and friends! Whether you have a valentine or not, enjoy today with your friends, family and loved ones, I know I will.

<3

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Latest Loves

The week from hell is drawing to a close, and with calculus being cancelled tomorrow I couldn't be a happier girl! Reading week is almost upon us here at UBC, in the most literal sense of the word. I for one have a TON of reading to catch up on. Yuck. Here are a few things that I've been hooked on lately.

1. David's Tea in Lavender Zen. You neeeeeeed to try this, I'm a huge fan of the lavender tea; it helps with headaches, and makes me nice and sleepy, plus it tastes absolutely delightful!

2. Hats. I bought the cutest little fedora, that wasn't really a fedora, kind of like the one below actually, today at Urban Outfitters. I love the style of this Eugenia Kim hat that Hilary Duff is repping.

3. Vampire Diaries. Don't deny it I know you watch it and love it. If you don't watch it, you should because you'll love it. The suspense, the sexiness, the storylines. It's just phenomenal.  So take my word and get watching, you can thank me later. PS: the ads "Got Wood?", and "Catch VD", now that's ballsy.

4. Chunky Gold Jewelry. I've had my Michael Kors watch since the summer and I'm still addicted to it. 

5. Alana and I have lately been on a secret wedding binge. I am addicted to 'Say Yes to the Dress' on TLC, and have been perusing Ruffled Blog. It is ADORABLE. Take a peek at this beautiful Birks engagement ring!

6. Valentine's Day, or a Valentine's Vendetta, whichever your heart desires, is right around the bend. I know I'll be spending it with the girls, and I think that this brownie/cake dessert which I found on Daily Crush is just calling my name. Here's the recipe!

Have a great weekend! <3

xoxo

You all get it. 

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Super Bowl XLV

Green Bay or Pittsburgh? Sadly my Bears didn't make it through this past weekend. But on another note, I bet you didn't know that Steeler's safety, Troy Polamalu's hair is insured for 1 million dollars! How luscious do his locks look... I guess being the Head & Shoulder's spokesman has its perks!

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Anyways, I know the Super Bowl isn't til' February 6th, but I thought I'd get a little head start on all the festivities. Recipes to follow...

Perfection

On a scale of 1-10 how perfect does a day like this look? Let's head on down to Wreck, bring a nice flannel, a couple bottles of vino, some delicious finger foods and our rainboots. I'm not sure if a day could get much better.