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Maxi Skirt Day To Night

It’s no secret that I absolutely adore anything maxi related: dresses, skirt, I’m in love. For today’s post I decided to show you how you can take a day look and make it into a night one. One of my favourite ways to wear my maxi skirt is with a simple white tank top, sandals and simple necklace. A great way to make it into a night look is to change your sandals to heels, add a statement necklace, blazer and clutch and you’re set to go. It’s an easy way to quickly change up your outfit from a day look into an evening one. You can also change up your make up by wearing a bright lip or smokey eyes.

Style it with a simple white tank top, sandals and tote for a day look

Top (Gap). Skirt (J Crew). Necklace (My Name Necklace). Sandals (Aldo). Purse & Watch (Michael Kors). Bracelet (Stella & Dot).

Style it with a statement necklace, blazer, clutch and heels for an evening look

Skirt (J Crew). Tank Top (Gap). Blazer (RW & Co.). Heels (Aldo). Necklace (J Crew). Purse (Kate Spade). Bracelet (Stella & Dot).

A maxi skirt is the perfect addition to your Summer wardrobe. It’s an easy piece to wear and to style.

May this blog inspire you to purchase a maxi skirt and see how you can take it from a day look into a night one.

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Happy Hump Day Everyone!!!!!

The Perfect Summer Face With Skoah

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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.

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Happy Tuesday Everyone!!!!!

Blue, Red & Stripes

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I know I’m driving you guys all crazy with me asking for your votes, but I promise you, it’s the last week. In case you’ve missed it, I have been nominated for Vancouver’s Top Mom blogger. You can vote once a week for 2 weeks. We are onto the second week!!!!!!! It runs until Friday June 6. All you need to do is click on this link, find Agnes Mayer, Vodka Infused Lemonade and press vote. It’s that simple. Although you can only vote once a week, you can vote for me using different devices, like your IPad, Labtop, phones and any computer you have access to. My point is please vote for me on as many devices as you can. Thank you!!!!!!!!!

Summer has finally arrived bringing with her lots of sunshine and warm weather. We spent most of Sunday afternoon at the park and I LOVED IT!!!!!!!! I’m so happy to finally be able to wear my Summer clothes. Yesterday I wore my jean skirt, navy and white stripe tank and a red blazer. Although it is warming up, the mornings are still a tad cold and you guys know how much I love my blazers. They are the perfect layering piece for cooler mornings and evenings.

Blazer (J Crew). Tank Top & Skirt (Gap). Bracelets (Stella & Dot). Necklace (My Name Necklace). Sandals (Aldo).

Below is how to get my look:

Blazer/ Tank Top/ Skirt/ Sandal

May this blog inspire you to pull out your Summer items and enjoy the sunshine!!!!!!

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Happy Tuesday Everyone!!!!!

Building A Summer Wardrobe: Shoes & Accesories

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We are at the end of the first week of voting for Vancouver’s Top Mom Blogger!!!! In case you’ve missed it, I have been nominated for Vancouver’s Top Mom blogger. You can vote once a week for 2 weeks. It runs from Friday May 23 until Friday June 6. All you need to do is click on this link, find Agnes Mayer, Vodka Infused Lemonade and press vote. It’s that simple. Although you can only vote once a week, you can vote for me using different devices, like your IPad, Labtop, phones and any computer you have access to. My point is please vote for me on as many devices as you can. Thank you!!!!!!!!!

I’ve had a lot of fun writing this series on “Building A Summer Wardrobe” an affordable way. It seems like you guys also enjoyed it Today I will be focusing on shoes (wedges, sandals and runners) and accessories (hats, scarves, jewelry and purses). A Summer outfit is not complete without the right shoe and accessory. Wedges are a great way to dress up shorts and a tank top or add a sandal, hat and crossbody bag to a maxi dress. Sometimes people forget when planning their outfits that a simple hat or purse or jewelry can complete an outfit. Try a metallic sandal or one with a little heel or if you haven’t tried wedges yet, it’s now time. Also cute runners are a perfect with dresses, shorts, pants, skirts, you name it.

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* These sandals from Old Navy range in price from $26-$30*

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*These sandals from Old Navy range in price from $13-$27*

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*These flats from Old Navy range in price from $15-$27*

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*These runners from Old Navy range in price from $12-$22*

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*These wedges from Old Navy range in price from $25-$32*

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*These purses from Old Navy range in price from $25-$30*

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*These scarves from Old Navy range in price from $9-$18*

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*These necklaces from H & M range in price from $13-$30*

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*These bracelets from H & M range in price from $10-$13

Below are 5 different ways I incorporated accessories into my Summer outfits:

May this blog inspire you to incorporate hats, sandals, wedges, flats, running shoes, scarves and purses into your Summer wardrobe. Although all my items were featured from Old Navy & H&M, I was not compensated for this post. I chose these pieces because they are affordable and cute options.

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Happy Hump Day Everyone!!!!!

Summer “Must Haves” and Statement necklaces

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I wanted to thank everyone that read my last blog “Post Mommy Blues”. I received lots of positive comments, please keep them coming. I love reading your stories. Thank you for sharing them with me.

I had full intentions of having a new blog up on Monday but my son had other ideas. He decided to forgo his nap yesterday, therefore this tired Mama was unable to post something new.

I want to change up the tone of my blog and post something on a lighter topic: Summer “Must Haves”. I know that its August already and summer is slowly coming to an end, but here in the lower mainland, summer is still in full swing. It is also a great time to check out the sales and stock up for next summer.

My top 10 summer must haves:

Get yourself a great pair of sandals,wedges and/or Tom’s shoes. I spent most of the spring and early summer in my Tom’s (Aritzia) and now I live in my sandals and wedges.

2. White Shirt- I swear that you can never have too many white shirts. It never fails that I find one that fits well and I manage to get a stain on it. This time when I found one that I like, I smartened up and purchased three. This is from the Gap called Pure Body V-neck. I love it because a white t-shirt is so versatile; you can wear it with shorts or dress is up with a cropped pant and a boyfriend blazer.

3. Find yourself a great summer dress. Below are 2 dresses that I am in love with. Both dresses are from the Gap.

I love the color blocking in this dress and the fact that you can throw a jean jacket over it on a cold summer’s night.

Dress (Gap). Watch (Coach). Necklace, earrings and bracelet (Stella and Dot). Shoes (Aldo).

I wore this dress for the first time in Mexico. I love the jersey fabric.

Dress (Gap). Watch (Michael Kors). Bracelet (Stella and Dot). Earrings (Banana Republic). Shoes (Aldo).

4 & 5. Something red. This season the color red has been everywhere and I must admit to developing a little obsession with it. Below are some different red clothing options.

Red Cropped Pant (Gap). A casual way of wearing these amazing pants. I am wearing this outfit today

white t-shirt (Gap). Necklace (Etsy). Pants (Gap). Shoes (Aldo). Watch (Michael Kors). Bracelet (Stella and Dot).

This next look is my favorite going out outfit.

Boyfriend Blazer (R W and Co.), Tank top (R W and Co.) Pants (Gap). Shoes (Aldo). Watch (Michael Kors). Bracelet and Necklace (Stella and Dot).

For #5 of something red, here is a red skirt. I apologize for its wrinkled look. I normally do not wear it wrinkled, I just put it on to take this picture.

This is a casual way of wearing this skirt.

White t-shirt (Gap). Skirt (Gap). Necklace (Banana Republic). Watch (Michael Kors). Bracelet (Stella and Dot). Wedges (Steve Madden).

Below is a way to wear this skirt to work. I actually wore this outfit for a meeting.

Boyfriend Blazer (R W and Co). Top (Jacob). Skirt (Gap). Watch (Michael Kors). Bracelet (Stella and Dot). Shoes (Nine West).

6. Find yourself a great pair of shorts. I found these shorts 3 summers ago after I had my son. At that time they did not have many shorts that covered your bum and did not show your butt crack. They did not seem to have much that was suitable for a “non-teenager” :). To my surprise I found these at Reitmans. Since then I have purchased a khaki and black pair. What I love about these shorts is that you can dress them up with a nice collared shirt and heels or wear them with sandals and a tank top. Below is a picture of what I wore yesterday to a playdate.

Cardigan (Jacob). Tank top (R W and Co.). Shorts (Reitmans). Necklace (Banana Republic). Watch (Michael Kors). Sandals (Aldo).

7. White pants. I have been hesitant on purchasing a pair of white pants for the sheer reason that I have a 3 yr old boy. But a good friend of mine reminded me “that’s what bleach is for!!!”. White pants are as versatile as a white t-shirt. They both can be worn many different ways. Below are 2 pictures of outfits with white pants.

This one is a more casual look.

Top (Jacob). Pants (Gap). Watch (Michael Kors). Bracelet (Stella and Dot). Wedges (Aldo).

This outfit is one I wore out for a girl’s night.

Top (Mexx). Pants (Gap). Necklace (Banana Republic). Bracelet (Stella and Dot). Watch (Michael Kors). Sandals (Steve Madden).

8. Great accessories. Find yourself a great statement necklace, bracelets, watch or hat to liven up your outfit. Below are some examples of each of them. I have featured a turquoise necklace from Etsy. If you have not discovered Etsy, you must. They have an amazing assortment of different items that you can purchase. The items sold on Etsy are made by individuals, not by big companies. It is a great way to support the “little person”. I am very satisfied with my necklace. I have received many complements on it.

Hat (Aritzia). Pearl necklace (Stella and Dot). Turquoise Bubble necklace (Etsy). Pendant (Stella and Dot). Chain link necklace (Banana Republic). Arm candy (R W and Co. and Coach).

On another note, I have recently fallen in love with a pave link bracelet from J Crew. Unfortunately for me it costs $144. I can not justify that, no matter how pretty it is. I went looking and found a perfectly comparable one on Etsy. The one on Etsy is $16, way more affordable. FYI if you find something you really like on a website but the cost is not in your budget, check out Etsy for something just as nice and much more wallet friendly.

9. Get a great beach bag. I found mine at the Gap in early Spring. I love it. I love the color blocking and the fact that its so big.

10. Last but not least get yourself a great summer book. I have jumped onto the “50 Shades of Grey” bandwagon, and I have to admit that its a good summer read. During the summer I like to read fun books. If you aren’t into “50 Shades of Grey” I have another recommendation: books by Elin Hilderbrand. Her books are a quick read that deal with relationships and romance. You’ll find yourself immersed in the characters and the story line. You won’t be disappointed.

Although this entire blog is about fashion, here is another fashion tip: get yourself a statement necklace. I am amazed at how much use I get out of mine. Some I wear daily and others I reserve for special occasions or when I go out with my hubby. You don’t have to spend an arm and a leg for a great statement necklace.

Pearl necklace (Stella and Dot). Turquoise bubble necklace (Etsy). Chain link necklace (Banana Republic). Pearl necklace (gift from my husband). Pendant (Stella and Dot).

May this blog inspire you to go out and rejuvenate your summer wardrobe and get yourself a stunning statement necklace. I promise you will free pretty and good about yourself. Remember that it does not have to cost a lot. Now is a great time to update your summer wardrobe.

As a little “thank you” for reading and following my blog, I have decided to do a give-a-way. If my blog gets 30 comments or more by this Thursday, August 16 midnight, I will give-a-way a bubble necklace (color of your choice) from Etsy to one of the people that commented. Let me know with what kind of outfit you would wear this with.