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The Perfect Summer Face With Skoah

I mentioned in my post about the Vancouver Top Mom Blogger celebration that the Vancouver based skin care company Skoah was there. I was pleasantly surprised that not only are they a Canadian company, but that they are located here in my backyard. What drew me to reach out to Skoah was that their products are natural! They state that they use paraben free preservatives. I try my best to use as natural face products, make up, nail polish as possible. Today I’m teaming up with Skoah to show you the perfect Summer face.

Skoah kindly sent over 3 must have beauty products for the perfect summer face: Chiik Tint blush, Super Gloss lipgloss and Illuminated Perfecting Tint.

I used these products for the first time on Saturday and I was pleasantly surprised. I’ve never used a tinted moisturizer before and I love how it left my skin glowing, giving it the perfect dewey look. I rubbed the cream blush on the apples of my cheek leaving a subtle hint of colour and then finished off my look with a coloured lip gloss. I like that the lip gloss has some colour and that it doesn’t leave your lips feeling sticky. I hate it when my lips literally stick together from the gloss. I also like that all 3 items don’t wear off quickly. As a busy mom, I don’t have time to reapply make up through out the day.

I like to keep my make up simple in the Summer, especially when it gets super warm. For this look I kept my eyeshadow simple, added eyeliner, mascara, used Skoah’s tinted moisturized, added a powder to set it, then added Skoah’s blush and finished off the look with Skoah’s lipgloss. I love the final result; simple sun-kissed look. I still feel made up without feeling like my makeup is heavy.

On Monday I also used Skoah’s make up and here is the finished look:

Vest (Old Navy). Dress (Gap). Necklace (My Name Necklace). Bracelet (Henry Lou). Sandals (Aldo). Purse & Watch (Michael Kors).

May this blog inspire you to check out Skoah‘s skincare line and put together your perfect sun kissed look.

Although this is a sponsored post, all my opinions are my own.

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Happy Tuesday Everyone!!!!!

Denim Vest 3 Ways & Tres-Chic Fashion Thursday Link Up

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I’m back!!!!! I took the past few days off because honestly last week’s craziness finally caught up to me. Now I’m back with a great post on styling a denim vest 3 ways and with my weekly Tres-Chic Fashion Thursday Link Up

When I was doing my building your Summer wardrobe series, I fell in love with the denim vest. At first I wasn’t sure how to style it and if I would be able to get my money’s worth, but let me tell you, the denim vest is like a cardigan or blazer. It’s the perfect completer piece. You can style it over a dress, over a simple t-shirt with leggings or over a t-shirt and maxi skirt. The possibilities are endless. It’s the perfect Summer wardrobe staple. Below are 3 ways I styled my denim vest:

Style it over a dress with runners, fedora and crossbody bag

Vest (Old Navy). Dress (Gap). Runners (Converse c/o The Bay). Fedora (Aritzia). Purse (Fossil c/o The Bay). Bracelet (The Bay).

Style it with a graphic tee, leggings and flats

Vest (Old Navy). Graphic Tee (JAC). Leggings (Jacob). Flats (Tory Burch). Necklace & Bracelet (Stella & Dot).

Style it with a maxi skirt, t-shirt and sandals

Vest & Graphic Tee (Old Navy). Skirt (J Crew). Sandals (Aldo). Bracelet (Henry Lou).

Below are 3 great options for a denim vest:

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As you can see a denim vest is a great alternative to a jean jacket, cardigan or blazer. It’s a neutral, basic piece that is easily incorporated into your wardrobe.

It’s that time of the week for my link up. Thank you to all 102 of you fabulous ladies that linked up last week!!! A great turnout, I love it!!!!! If you are interested in co-hosting please email me at vodkainfusedlemonade@gmail.com. If you’ve already co-hosted and would like to again, don’t hesitate to email me.

This week’s fabulous co-host is Joanna from Coastal Closet

Here are my favourite looks from last week:

Rachel from Rachel the Hat

Carolyn from CCMcAfee Perspective

Tara & Devin from Salt and Pepper Moms

Rules

1. Must be a new post, or fairly recent one. Please link the post not the blog.

2. Please follow me via Facebook, Bloglovin, Pinterest or Twitter.

3. Please follow Joanna from Coastal Closet via Bloglovin.

4. Please stop by the other blogs and say hi. The idea is to get to know other bloggers .

5. Please link back to my blog or post this button on your blog.

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Shorts 5 Ways

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I’m so excited for shorts season to finally begin. The weather here has been taunting us. Mother Nature gives us a couple of gorgeous days, and then takes it back and gives us cold and the rain. But ever the optimist, I’m hoping that in a few weeks the warm weather will be here to stay. When I think of Summer, I think of shorts. I think of getting my pasty white legs tanned. I love that shorts come in all shapes, sizes and lengths. Gotta say that I’m kind of liking the short shorts, not the Daisy Duke kind, but the ones that still flatter those of us that are over 30 and are mothers. Below are 5 different ways I styled shorts.

Style it with a blazer, shorts and wedges

Blazer (RW & Co.). T-Shirt & Necklace (J Crew). Shorts (Reitmans). Wedges (Aldo).

Style it with a white tee and sandals

Shorts & T-Shirt (Gap). Sandals (Aldo). Purse (Coach).

Style it with a blouse layered under a sweater and wedges

Blouse (Gap). Sweater & Purse (J Crew). Shorts (Reitmans). Wedges (Steve Madden). Bracelet (Gigglosophy).

Style it with a printed blouse

Shorts (RW & Co.). Blouse (Gap). Necklace (Coach). Purse (J Crew). Sandals (Aldo).

Style it with a tank top and fedora

Tank Top & Shorts (RW & Co.). Fedora (Aritzia). Sandals (Aldo). Purse (J Crew). Necklace (Stella & Dot). Bracelet (Henry Lou).

Below are 8 great affordable options from Old Navy:

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All of these shorts are on sale until May 7 for $15.

I was not sponsored by Old Navy. This is just a great deal and wanted to share it with others.

Shorts are not just for the park anymore. You can dress them up with a blazer and heels or dress them down with a simple white tee and sandals. There are so many different ways you can wear shorts. My favourite way is to add a blazer, t-shirt and wedges. Shorts are so versatile and will make a great addition to your wardrobe. Try getting a printed pair and see all the fabulous outfits you can make.

May this blog inspire you to purchase some shorts this Spring and see all the great outfits you can create.

Don’t forget to enter my giveaway for Pangea Organics. Click here to enter.

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Don’t forget to link up tomorrow for my weekly Tres-Chic Fashion Thursday Link Up.

Happy Hump Day Everyone!!!!!

Must Have Maxi Dresses & Last Anniversary Giveaway

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I went to the NKOTB concert Wednesday night which made me absolutely exhausted yesterday, but I had the time of my life. I’ll post pictures next week, but I wanted to explain my tired and exhausted look in today’s pictures.

This is what I wore on Thursday, hence the sort of bag lady look. It was cold and I was exhausted. Nothing is more comforting then a warm, comfy cardigan and a scarf. The boys bought me this fabulous purple scarf when we were down in the States last weekend shopping.

Cardigan & Toms (Aritzia). T-Shirt, Jeans & Scarf (Gap). Bracelet (Henry Lou). Purse (Matt & Nat). Watch (Coach).

This is what I am wearing today: red cropped pants, white t-shirt and a fabulous bubble statement necklace.

Pants & T-Shirt (Gap). Necklace (Etsy). Shoes (Aldo). Bracelets (Stella & Dot). Watch (Michael Kors). Purse (J Crew).

Week Fashion Recap

In the third installment of Ada’s and my Mom’s Must Have Summer Items Series, you can see the first one here and the second one here, we are featuring the Maxi. I can’t say enough about the maxi. It’s the perfect dress that any woman, and I mean any woman, can wear. It’s versatile, light weight and hides those parts of our bodies that we feel we need to hide(you know what I’m talking about ladies). You throw on a jean jacket for a day look or add a gorgeous blazer for an evening look. Below are 2 different ways I styled 2 different Maxi dresses: one for daytime and the other for evening.

Daytime Look

Dress (Old Navy). Bracelet (Gigglosophy). Necklace (My Name Necklace).

Going Out

Jacket (RW & Co.). Dress (Gap). Purse (J Crew). Necklace (Banana Republic). Watch (Michael Kors). Bracelet (Gigglosophy).

Below is 2 different ways Ada from Elegance & Mommyhood styled her maxi.

Day Look

Evening Look

I like to include quotes that I come across during the week and here are 2 that I enjoyed.

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My last giveaway to celebrate my one year blog anniversary is this fabulous bracelet from Henry Lou.

You’ve seen me wear this fabulous bracelet on my blog a few times and I love it. It was the only bracelet I brought up with me when we went to visit my in-laws a few weekends ago. It’s leather, comfortable and stylish. I love it!!!!

The giveaway is open to both Canada and the US. The contest runs from Today to next Thursday July 18 at Midnight PST. Please follow the Rafflecopter instructions below. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hrs to respond, otherwise a new winner will be selected. Entries will be verified. Good luck everyone!!!!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

May this blog inspire you to purchase a fabulous maxi dress or skirt this Summer.

Don’t forget to enter my Agi’s Creations Custom Cupcakes giveaway. Click here to enter.

Don’t forget to enter my giveaway for a fabulous pink link bracelet from Gigglosophy. Click here to enter.

Happy Weekend Everyone!!!!

Mom’s Must Have Summer Series: White Tee & This & That

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I know you guys are getting sick and tired of me saying this, but I’m loving Summer. Aiden and I are having so much fun together playing in the park, going to swim lessons and just having fun :)!!!

This is what I am wearing today: shorts, a white tank, fedora and sandals. Perfect to watching my son play soccer, it’s his first soccer class.

Red Shorts

Tank Top & Shorts (RW & Co.). Sandals (Aldo). Hat (Aritzia). Bracelet (Henry Lou). Purse (J Crew). Necklace (Stella & Dot). Watch (Michael Kors).

For our second installment of Ada’s and My Mom’s Must Have Summer Items we are featuring a simple white tee. I know that I pretty much live in mine through out the year. White t-shirts don’t have to be boring. You can dress it up with a statement necklace, blazer, cardigan or scarf. Below are 4 different ways I like to wear my white tee.

1. Playing in the park

T-Shirt & Shorts (Gap). Sandals (Aldo). Purse (Coach). Bracelet (Gigglosophy). Necklace (My Name Necklace).

2. Running errands

T-Shirt & Vest (Gap). Pants (Jacob). Flats (Aldo) Purse (J Crew). Necklace & Bracelets (Stella & Dot). Watch (Michael Kors).

3. Lunch/Dinner with the girls

T-Shirt (Gap). Blazer (RW & Co.). Shorts (Reitmans). Wedges (Aldo). Purse & Necklace (J Crew). Bracelet (Gigglosophy). Watch (Michael Kors).

4. Night out with hubby

T-Shirt & Boyfriend Jeans (Gap). Jacket (H&M). Heels (Aldo). Purse & Necklace (J Crew). Bracelet (Gigglosophy). Watch (Michael Kors).

You can see that I added different items to make each outfit unique. I think of a white tee like a plain canvas just waiting to be painted on. Next time you’re putting on your white tee, play around with different looks, add a statement necklace, blazer, cardigan or scarf.

Below are 2 different ways Ada from Elegance & Mommyhood styled her simple white tee.

Daytime

Evening

Thanks Ada for collaborating with me. Stay tuned next week when we each style the fabulous maxi.

Weekly Fashion Recap

Below are some great quotes and/or ideas I found this week:

Stay tuned next week for 3 fabulous giveaways to celebrate my one year blog anniversary!!!!

Wish me luck on Sunday night, it’s going to be my first night shift in 4 years. God help me in the morning.

May this blog inspire you to purchase a white tee and come up with fabulous ways to style it.

Happy Friday and Weekend Everyone!!!

Mom’s Must Have Summer Items: Jeans

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This is what I wore yesterday: jeans, Hunter boots, a graphic tee. No need to explain why I’m dressed for Winter. The stickers on my hand are courtesy of my son :). He told me that he loves me that’s why he gave me the stickers. Made my heart melt :).

Jacket (Jacob). T-Shirt (J Crew). Jeans (J Brand c/o Aritzia). Boots (Hunter). Watch (Michael Kors). Bracelet (Henry Lou). Necklace (My Name Necklace). Purse (J Crew).

This is what I am wearing today for a play date: jersey skirt, simple 3/4 length t-shirt and sandals. The weather is supposed to be amazing this weekend. Keep your fingers crossed.

Skirt (Jacob). Top (J Crew). Sandals (Steve Madden). Necklace (My Name Necklace). Watch (Michael Kors). Bracelet (Gigglosophy). Purse (J Crew).

Weekly Outfit Recap

I am so excited to be collaborating with Ada from Elegance & Mommyhood for our Mom’s Must Have Summer Items Series. For the next 5 Fridays we will each feature 5 items we think is essential for every mom to have in her wardrobe this Summer.

This week we will each feature how to style jeans. My go-to jean for the Summer is the “Boyfriend Jean”. I find it’s more forgiving than other jeans, it’s extremely versatile and perfect for a mom-on-the-go. You can dress it up with heels and a blazer or dress it down with flats and an oxford shirt.

Here are a few different ways I like to style my boyfriend jean.

Casual: Running Errands

Jeans (Gap). Sweater (J Crew). Flats (Aldo). Purse (J Crew). Necklace (J Crew). Bracelets (Stella & Dot). Watch (Michael Kors).

Casual: Playdate

Shirt & Jeans (Gap). Shoes (Toms c/o Aritzia). Purse (J Crew). Bracelet (Gigglosophy). Watch (Michael Kors).

Preppy

Jacket (RW & Co.). Sweater (J Crew). Jeans (Gap). Flats (Aldo). Chambray Top (American Eagle). Purse (Fossil c/o The Bay). Necklace (Stella & Dot).

Going Out

Jacket (H&M). Jeans & Top (Gap). Shoes (Aldo). Purse (J Crew). Bracelet (Gigglosophy). Watch (Michael Kors). Necklace (J Crew).

Ada from Elegance & Mommyhood is showing 2 different ways of wearing jeans: daytime and evening.

Daytime

Evening

Stay tune next Friday for our second installment. Thanks Ada for collaborating with me.

I saw this quote on Facebook and thought it was quite appropriate for any moms out there.

Don’t forget to link up to my weekly Tres-Chic Fashion Thursday Link Up. Click here to link up.

Wishing everyone a happy Canada Day long weekend.

Happy Friday Everyone!!!!

Olive, Rain and Wild Weekend

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Hi Everyone. It’s seems like forever since I wrote a post. The last 2 posts were written last week. We had a crazy but amazing weekend, filled with lots of firsts and some changes to come. Before I get to the that I wanted to remind everyone of my weekly Tres-Chic Fashion Thursday Link Up that’s tomorrow. Hope you can join me.

This is what I wore yesterday: my olive pants, white tee and black vest. It’s raining yet again!!! Vancouver does have a rain forest-like climate. It pretty much rains from November to July. Let’s hope that July brings some much needed sunshine. I, along with everyone else here in the lower mainland are done with the rain.

Pants (Jacob). Vest (Gap). T-Shirt (J Crew). Necklace (My Name Necklace). Bracelet (Henry Lou). Shoes (Aldo). Purse (J Crew). Watch (Michael Kors).

Henry Lou sent over this fabulous bracelet. It is made out of leather and has been spotted on many celebrities. I wore it this weekend and I love it. It’s versatile, cute and my style. I want to thank Henry Lou for this fabulous bracelet and keep reading because I’ll be giving away this fabulous bracelet in the upcoming weeks.

As I said earlier, this weekend was filled with a lot of things. Saturday was insane. We had dance class, end of the year gymnastics, a bday party and dance pictures. Below are some pictures.

My son’s feet remind me of Hobbit feet and they are too cute!!!

On Sunday we went to Ikea and picked out a big boy bed for Aiden. We went with bunk bed that his friend also has. It’s not as high as a traditional one and you can get a canopy that goes over top of the bed to keep him from falling out. We weren’t able to finish putting the bed together as there were 2 screws missing. He did manage to sleep in his “big boy” bed all by himself, without getting up in the middle of the night on the mattress on the floor.

We also had my son’s end of the year dance recital. My husband and I couldn’t be prouder of him. He was the only boy and he wore his crab costume proudly. He danced his little heart out. He had no fear. He went on stage like he was an old pro. I cheered so loudly and cried my eyes out (shocking I know!! :)). I am so proud of that little guy. This is us at his performance.

I have much more to share but will continue in tomorrow’s post.

Come back tomorrow for the winner of the $50 Giftcard to Children’s Place and to link up.

Happy Hump Day Everyone!!!!

Please follow me via Facebook, Bloglovin, Pinterest or Twitter.

Don’t forget to link up Thursday for my weekly Tres-Chic Fashion Thursday Link Up.

Style it over a dress with runners, fedora and crossbody bag

Style it with a graphic tee, leggings and flats

Style it with a maxi skirt, t-shirt and sandals

This week’s fabulous co-host is Joanna from Coastal Closet

Here are my favourite looks from last week:

Rachel from Rachel the Hat

Carolyn from CCMcAfee Perspective

Tara & Devin from Salt and Pepper Moms

Rules

1. Must be a new post, or fairly recent one. Please link the post not the blog.

2. Please follow me via Facebook, Bloglovin, Pinterest or Twitter.

3. Please follow Joanna from Coastal Closet via Bloglovin.

4. Please stop by the other blogs and say hi. The idea is to get to know other bloggers .

5. Please link back to my blog or post this button on your blog.

Style it with a blazer, shorts and wedges

Style it with a white tee and sandals

Style it with a blouse layered under a sweater and wedges

Style it with a printed blouse

Style it with a tank top and fedora

Don’t forget to enter my giveaway for Pangea Organics. Click here to enter.

Please follow me via Facebook, Bloglovin, Pinterest or Twitter.

Don’t forget to link up tomorrow for my weekly Tres-Chic Fashion Thursday Link Up.

Week Fashion Recap

Daytime Look

Going Out

Day Look

Evening Look

Don’t forget to enter my Agi’s Creations Custom Cupcakes giveaway. Click here to enter.

Don’t forget to enter my giveaway for a fabulous pink link bracelet from Gigglosophy. Click here to enter.

1. Playing in the park

2. Running errands

3. Lunch/Dinner with the girls

4. Night out with hubby

Daytime

Evening

Weekly Fashion Recap

Weekly Outfit Recap

Casual: Running Errands

Casual: Playdate

Preppy

Going Out

Daytime

Evening

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