Rice Krispy Treats!

I’ve never met anyone who didn’t love Rice Krispy treats. They are a classic and have been a part of everyone’s childhood. The other day I picked one up from a coffee shop near my work and was so disappointed when I bit into it. What I tasted was way below my expectations. And so the hunt was on, how could I take the traditional recipe and make it even better. The answer came to me here! The subtle differences update this classic treat just enough to preserve the goodness we all know and love, yet with a little something extra!

Rice Krispy TreatsRice Krispy TreatsI made two batches of these. The first didn’t last long after I brought them over to my boyfriend’s house (I admit they are very addictive)! The next day I made a second batch and altered the recipe a little – I added a pinch more salt and browned the butter a little darker and they were even better than the first ones! Bon appétit!

[All photos are my own and not to be used without permission]

Gold Hardware

I love jewelry! For a while I loved the classics – pearls, diamond studs, simple gold ring. Then my obsession for costume jewelry found me and then it was all about large cocktail rings, safari-inspired earrings, oversized necklaces. Eventually I started to invest in pieces that would last me a lifetime like my favourite silver Michael Kors oversized watch. But while my collection continues to grow and grow, I constantly find myself reaching for these pieces that have quickly become my favourites.

Gold jewelryGold jewelry{DKNY watch, ring by Henry Bendel, Rachel Roy bow earrings, Rachel Leigh white bow enamel bracelet}

[All photos are my own and not to be used without permission]

Seeing Red

Sales, sales, everywhere! I am proud to say that this year, I did not indulge in any boxing day shopping. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all about the thrill of the deal. But I find myself neglecting parts of my wardrobe each time a new piece is added to it. So i have decided to stay out of stores and find new and stylish ways to wear my old favourites. Ok, now back to my tremendous bout of self-control during boxing day… i lied. I was doing so well, until I came across these babies! This is my first pair of red booties and they were just sitting there, the last pair… in my size! How could i say no?! Since I got them i’ve been pulling style inspiration from some of my favourite fashion blogs to find unique ways to style them!

Zara red suede wedge bootiesHow would you style red booties?

[All photos are my own and not to be used without permission]

Merry Christmas To Me!

I know, I know… Christmas was what now feels like ages ago. It was an awesome holiday! Even though I was lucky enough to have a full three weeks off, time flew by. Last-minute holiday shopping, a visit to Winnipeg to visit my boyfriend’s family, a Christmas dinner with my family, hosting a New Year’s Eve dinner… it’s a wonder I managed to squeeze in some R&R. But now I’m back feeling refreshed and revitalized! What better time to share with you the goodies I found under my tree this year!

DKNY gold watch and Tiffany's braceletThe gold-tone DKNY watch and Tiffany’s bracelet I’ve been eyeing for so long gifted by my beloved mommy!

Coach Navy Makeup CaseA cute makeup case by Coach that has a permanent place in my handbag gifted by my in-laws.

Curtis Stone ramekins

Curtis Stone BakerA set of eight ramekins by Curtis Stone along with a square baker – essential items I was still missing in my kitchen!

Pink notepadA cute notepad fit for a princess!

Heart-shaped baking sheetI love this silicon heart-shaped mold… can’t wait to bake my sweetiepie yummy treats with these!

Sephora gift cardAn ever-useful Sephora Gift Card! This baby is going straight to my all-time favourite moisturizer, Bliss Body Butter in Vanilla Bergamot! Yum!

Collection of cookbooksA collection of cookbooks I can’t wait to try! The Art of Living According to Joe Beef, Rustica – A Return to Spanish Home Cooking and Great Tastes of Manitoba. The only problem is there are so many amazing looking recipes, I don’t know where to start!

Alexander McQueen Savage BeautyAlexander McQueen: Savage Beauty, an amazing book of photographs showcasing the late designer’s most stunning creations.

Michael Kors Laptop Case and Macbook ProA new Michael Kors laptop case that houses my gift to myself, my new Macbook Pro.

Hope Santa was good to all of you!

[All photos are my own and not to be used without permission]

 

Tangerine Tango

It’s official, Tangerine Tango is 2012′s hottest hue! Get ready to see this juicy shade splashed across home decor and fashionistas everywhere. Wondering if you can pull off this warm vibrant shade? Here’s a little style inspiration for incorporating this new hue into your wardrobe and maybe a few ideas on unique ways to pull it off!

[Photo credit via lookbook.nu, stylescrapbook.com, jaglever.tumblr.com, weheartit.com, wendyslookbook.com]

New Years Resolutions!

I know, it’s so cliché! But I’m jumping on the new year’s resolutions bandwagon and making up a list of things that I would like to accomplish this year. To make it easier (and more realistic), I’m limiting my list to just a few things. So here we go!

Stop swearing (so much)

Lately I’ve become such a potty mouth. It used to be limited to times when I was angry or upset, but it seems to have slowly creeped in to my everyday speech. So not the lady-like image I want to portray. So I am resolving to limit the swears to extreme circumstances (realistically, saying I will stop completely would be stupid… It’s all about baby steps).

Let my confidence shine through my posture

Years sitting behind a desk in front of a computer has taken it’s toll on my once perfect posture. I always kind of knew that my posture was flawed, but I really took notice of it after I attended the launch of the Serial Indulgence jewelry collection. I appear in the launch video and that’s when it struck me… my posture sucks! So I have vowed to stand (or sit) up straight, shoulders back, head held high. Good posture exudes confidence and makes you look 10 pounds lighter… and who doesn’t need that after the holidays!

More sexy foods for a more sexy me!

One thing I’ve learned these past few weeks is that while it can take months to develop good habits, it only takes a couple of days to adopt bad ones. Case in point, my eating habits. I’ve always had good eating habits so I didn’t feel the least bit guilty when it came to indulging in yummy holiday treats. But the past few days that I have tried to eat well, I found myself battling with, well, myself. I’m still craving those sweet treats. So now’s the time to get back to fuelling up with good natural foods, lots of water and cutting out the sugar (cause I’m sweet enough already ;-) ) One chick who’s really helped me eat well and feel sexy is the one and only Stiletto Chef. Check her out, I promise you’ll love her!

Be awesome!

Something amazing happened to me last year. I discovered a part of me that had been dormant and turns out it was a pretty awesome part of me! How did it happen? By performing a life cleanse. If you take a look around you, you have a million reasons to be happy – good health, family and friends to start! If there is something making you unhappy, change it. If someone is bring you down, ditch them. Don’t sit there waiting for something to happen, make it happen. You’ll be happier and attract all kinds of good things to your life. So be awesome!  Life is too short to waste on douchebaggery.

[Photos via various online sources]

 



Happy New Years!

I can hardly believe another year has come and gone. Although my year started off in a peaceful paradise, I had no idea what a whirlwind year it would really be. If I had to choose one word to describe my year it would be “change”. My life has done a complete 180 in every single aspect – new job, new friends, new love – and I can honestly say that I have never been happier! To all my readers I wish you a wonderful new year. Destiny is what you make of it (trust me)! Be good to yourself, be good to others and the rest will somehow fall into place.

Happy New Year!

[Photo credit via Stylecaster.com]

Happy Holidays!

Wishing you all a very warm and happy holiday!

Merry Christmas To Me!

I finally finished my Christmas shopping! Presents have been wrapped, bows have been tied, cards have been signed, and they are all waiting patiently to be torn open. I can hardly wait to see the looks on everyone’s face as they unwrap them (in my opinion it’s the best part). I also have a hard time keeping these kinds of secrets. Anyways, with the hustle and bustle of the holiday shopping season behind me, I saw no harm in giving myself with a few gifts, you know, as a reward for a job well done.

If you’ve every experienced love at first sight, you’ll understand the feeling I had the moment I laid my eyes on this skirt. It’s the perfect statement piece and so unbelievably chic!

I have a constant need to feed my scarf addiction, so when I came across this Longchamp scarf on DINSTINCT, the deal was just too good to pass up.

One of my New Year’s resolutions is to read one book per month. I’m getting a head start with these two reads. What else would you expect from a fashionista!

See what I mean about the scarf addiction? But I figured the scarf and this blouse are basics in a well-put-together wardrobe! (Scarf from Très Chic Styling, blouse from Zara)

[All photos are my own and not to be used without permission]

Sweet Accessories!

There’s no better combination than food and fashion, especially if the food involves sweet confections. Lately I’ve been on binge of sweet treats, craving all kinds of yumminess – chocolate, pastries, caramel, cake… I just love to eat! And being the foodie that I am, I just adore the fact that I am smack dab in the middle of the most delightful of culinary seasons, the holidays! So throw your diets out the window and get ready to drool over the yummiest accessories you ever did see!

Classic-Satchel-CheesecakeFor the cheesecake lover in your life, this Classic Satchel cheesecake is the perfect dessert. Made of milk toffee cheesecake with a cookie crust and Belgian chocolate details, it’s definitely droolworthy ($235 via Neiman Marcus).

Chocolate-HandbagsI love my miniature chocolates! The delectable chocolate handbags are just so cute. And all of them have that chic Chanel vibe…. mmmmm Chanel! ($52 via Neiman Marcus)

Gagas-Workshop-Barneys-NY-Gaga-Chocolate-ShoeAlexander McQueen’s most famous shoe has now been immortalized as a cookie. Well maybe not immortalized, give me a glass of milk and two bites and this baby’s got a new home in my tummy. The Gaga’s Workshop x Barneys NY Gaga Chocolate Shoe is the perfect gift for the McQueen/Gaga fan in your life. ($58 via Barneys)

Gayle-Chocolates-High-Heel-Chocolate-ShoeFor the shoe slore in your life (and yes, we are all shoe slores to some extent), the Gayle’s Chocolate High-Heel Chocolate Shoe is the perfect treat! Bonus: the clear purse in reusable! ($45 via Saks)

MarieBelle-Vanity-Purse-ChocolatesMarieBelle Vanity Purse Chocolates are just too cute to eat. Each printed with fun designs, they look so delightfully delicious! ($75 via Saks)

SweetBliss-Polka-Dot-Chocolate-Purse-PumpLast but not least, SweetBliss Polka Dot Chocolate Purse & Pump could not be more en vogue with the current polka dot trend we are seeing everywhere. And of course, since we love our shoes! ($52 via Saks)

[Photo credit via Purseblog.com]