This is a post I struggled to write. It felt almost too personal, like airing I’m airing dirty laundry, however I have done nothing wrong, so why should I feel ashamed to share what I went through… After talking to some of my girlfriends who are in similar situations, I realized that this is a post that will resonate with so many others and hopefully be a helpful resource because break ups are tough, but when you add infidelity, it adds another layer of trauma that you need to overcome. I will be honest, although I did put together a post on forgiveness, there are still days that…
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Fall Capsule Wardrobe
Summer is my jam. I love sundresses and shorts and maxi dresses; I have way too much clothes for the three to four-month stint that I get once a year. Fall on the other hand is not exactly my preferred season to dress for. I have a love/hate relationship with it. I love all the pretty colours of the changing season, I love hot coffee on a crisp day and knitted sweaters, but I grimace the first day I have to slither back into my jeans after a long summer of sunkissed skin and short shorts. There is more layering involved and fall clothes are more function than fashion. It…
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Breakup Bootcamp: Forgiveness
I have been open about my breakup journey and journey is really the best way to put it because it has not been a linear path. There has been ups and downs and to be completely transparent I spent most of the summer escaping reality, pretending that I was fine and hiding from the pain I was feeling. I filled my life with fun and ignored my responsibilities. I refused to feel sad, and I searched for happiness in all the wrong places. People kept telling me I was doing so well and it felt good to think that I was adjusting seamlessly to the changes in my life. It…
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Skin Care: These are a Few of My Favourite Things
I usually try to stick with the same beauty regime, especially when I find products that work for my skin. I only switch things up if there is a change in the season, or my skin has gotten “used” to a certain product. A while ago I put together a list of the products that I found worked well for my daily routine, some of them I still cycle through but I do like to change things up and try new products so I put together an updated list of all the products that I am loving right now. I picked my top five choices and included how I use…
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Dating: A Newly Single Woman’s Guide
It is the moment of truth, I am finally addressing the world of dating when you are newly single! I talked about this my previous post and I have finally dove in and attempted to put together my little nuggets of wisdom. Hopefully, I can address all your unanswered questions. I know I had an idealistic view of dating, I thought I would have a summer fling filled with lake days, bike rides, hiking trips, and drive-in movies but its been more of a hot girl summer with nights out and day drinking at the beach. Since writing this post, I actually reflected and I have a new outlook on…
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Splitting Up: A Guide to a Common Law Break Up
In Canada, once you have lived with your partner for two years you are automatically considered common law. Common law relationships are eligible to the same benefits as a married couple. I put together a guide of all the things you should deal with post break up.
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Summer Sales-August 2019
It is that time of the year again, there are sales everywhere! I thought I would try something new and put together a few of my favourite items that are on sale right now! Some of the sales are only for the weekend so act fast! Abercrombie & Fitch Abercrombie & Fitch is one of my go-tos for jeans and they have some really great style for under $50. I also love their cashmere t-shirts which are usually $100 and right now are on sale for $44. American Eagle American Eagle has 20% off this weekend. I stumbled across this really cute button up dress which is a steal for…
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5 Reasons to Visit Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Usually, when I am trying to decide on a travel destination, I have a simple criterion, I need to be sure there are activities there that I enjoy, I usually want to go somewhere warm and there must be good food. Mostar definitely meets this criterion. The city is rich with history, photo-worthy attractions, and cheap eats. To be completely honest, Bosnia and Herzegovina was never on my bucket list. It wasn’t until I was planning my trip to Croatia, and I started researching nearby countries to tag onto my vacation that I discovered it. My girlfriend showed me pictures of Kravica Falls and the Stari Most bridge and I…
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Blonde Hair Care: Maintaining the Perfect Shade of Blonde
In hairdresser speak my hair is naturally a level two or three, which in layman’s terms means almost black. I basically came in asking for every hairstylist’s nightmare, a dark-haired person requesting to leave the salon with their hair lifted to Kim Kardashian/Draco Malfoy blonde. Check out my Pinterest board to see my inspiration for my hair. It took me almost a whole year to get my hair to the colour that I wanted and the maintenance to keep it from getting brassy is intense. Ideally, I like to keep my hair in the realm of a grey-ish blond, so it effectively masks my greys (yes I have greys) and…
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Defining Your Core Values: A Guide to Living a Meaningful Life
The response I received from my blog post on surviving a break up was overwhelming! I was taken aback by the number of girls that identified with what I am going through and found my advice helpful and insightful. It has basically thrown me into a Break-up Bootcamp series, outlining my process. I know I promised a post sharing all the embarrassing and uncomfortable details of my dating experience, but it may be a pre-mature transition given that dating, while very entertaining, has not been a very significant step in my journey, not yet anyway. Before I could even start to think about dating as an option I had to…
