The Laine Blogger Award

Yesterday, the lovely Rachel from All Things Beautiful sent me a kind email, informing me that she had nominated me for The Laine Blogger Award. Thank you for this special mention, I truly appreciate it! Rachel’s nomination came with a fun challenge: answering five questions (as seen below) and of course, nominating five other noteworthy bloggers. Here it goes! (One question remains: who’s Laine?)

1. What is your current beauty obsession?

Naked Palette 2 by Urban Decay! I never thought I would feel so committed to eye shadow – geez, even the brush feels miraculous. This palette boasts twelve different neutral shades which will help you achieve anything from a natural look to a dramatic smoky eye.

2. What is one beauty item you wished you owned?

I wish I owned the entire NARS Thakoon collection. These nail polish colours are so vibrant and summery. (The fact that it’s limited edition probably makes me want it more!)

3. What kind of posts are your favorite posts to write and read?

My favourite posts are those which give insight into a blogger’s life and lifestyle. I like to read short, humoristic posts. Certainly, I love to read anything that relates to fashion trends, art, makeup reviews... and I’m a sucker for celebrity gossip!  

4. What inspired you to become a blogger?

I decided to start blogging in January. I wanted a challenge – a fun outlet to share my enthusiasm for fashion and visual arts. Blogging is such a great way to connect with like-minded people.

5. What color nail polish are you wearing right now?

At the moment, I have orange nails. But they are chipped – so I’m switching to bright pink later tonight!

And the Nominee's Are...

Jenny - CrazyStyle Love

Shoshana & Hollis - eyebrows + lipstick

Ann - Ann Onand On

Danina - Fashionable in Montreal

Sarah - Le Brouillon de Vie

July Birthday

I am a birthday lover. By that, I mean that I love all birthdays: my own, my husband's, anyone’s... I'm the first to admit that I go a little overboard,  celebrating the whole month of my birthday (and sometimes more *sheepish grin*)! Since we’ve reached this oh-so-exciting summer month and also because it’s my big 3-0, I am feeling extra-psyched! Woot woot to my birthday wish list!

1. Ever since seeing Danina’s DIY Chanel striped top, I’ve been longing for a Saint-James top of my own / 2. Le Orange lipstick by YSL / 3. I would love a new statement necklace, this one is from JCrew / 4. I am dreaming of a gold watch by Michael Kors, because they are timeless and so chic / Chance by Chanel – my bottle is one spritz from empty / Willis bag by Coach / Cupcakes & Cashmere’s new book – hello blogger love! / Lauren Elan’s bracelet / Nail polish, this is Holiday by Chanel

30 minutes: Refresh!

For the last couple of days I’ve been hitting the gym sans iPod. Bad idea! Music truly does push you further (or at the very least, makes time go by faster). So replenish your iPod with thirty minutes worth of fresh hits! Happy workout! Check out our previous 30 minute mix by clicking HERE.

Eric Zener, Cusp, oil on canvas, 42 x 48 inches, 2010

Calvin Harris feat. Ne-Yo – Let's Go   4.12

Timbaland ft. Ne-Yo – Hands In the Air   4.08

David Guetta ft. Chris Brown, Lil Wayne – I Can Only Imagine   3.55

The Wanted – Chasing the Sun   3.16 (any song with an embarrassing amount of “oh-oh-ohs” is a good workout choice.)

Chris Brown – Don’t Wake Me Up   3.47

Flo Rida – Let it Roll   3.15

Calvin Harris ft. Example – We'll Be Coming Back   3.52

Usher – Scream   3.57

All the cool kids are doing it

Ah… the copycat syndrome. I don’t think of myself as someone who wants to emulate another woman’s style, but when I see so many fashionable bloggers rocking Coach’s classic Willis bag, it makes me green with envy! I think I’ll splurge. Tell me I’m not the only one! What item do you want after seeing it on someone else? 

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