Monthly Archives: October 2013

How to ease into exercise

As much as I really enjoy exercising, from time to time it just doesn't work for me. Between going on vacation, working long hours, having a busy schedule, and falling ill, somewhere along the way the exercise piece can just slip quietly away. The good thing about exercise falling off…

Ten-second fix: Wear hats on bad-hair days

Sometimes your hair just doesn't do what you want it to do, or you need to give it a wash but don't have the time for it, or the weather is making it stick out all over the place. The fix? Wear a hat! Find a couple hats that look…

Book Review: A Girl’s Guide to Glamour

A Girl's Guide to Glamour by Sandra Deeble is a super cute little how-to book for incorporating more glamour into your life. "Glamour is a way of being," Deeble writes at the beginning of this guide. "Glamour comes from within... [it] has old-world, Hollywood screen goddess connotations." Everyone can use…

Why it’s important to see your dentist regularly

Having good oral hygiene is one of those things that I take very seriously. Since I brush and floss regularly and take good care of my teeth (and since appointments can be expensive and the last time I went to the dentist, the person cleaning my teeth was very hard…

Ten-second boost: great earrings

One easy and excellent way to boost an outfit and make something that would otherwise look plain to looking fantastic is to jazz it up with a great pair of earrings!   How do you add instant style to your outfits? What's your go-to pair of earrings? Share in the…

Skin care for colder weather

As the weather gets colder and dryer, our skin can in turn get dried out and scaly - not very desirable! That's why, before the dry cold temperatures really kick in, we should act preemptively and protect our skin so that it can stay fresh and happy all winter long.…

Capris: from working out to going out

One of my favourite pairs of pants are some black, skin-tight, stretchy capris that I got for free from New Balance at a blogging conference a few years back (they might actually be these ones - or at least they are very similar). These capris are amazing for working out…

How to plan and track your outfits

Much as I would like to be as organized in real life (read: my dresser) as I am on paper (read: making lists and schedules), I'm just not. I haven't quite mastered that skill yet. And so, day after day, I find myself frantically going through piles of clothes with…

Workplace Wellness: Part Two

There's so many ways that we can be healthy at the office and ensure workplace wellness. Here are a few more ideas in addition to last week's blog post! 1. Don't be afraid to take a sick day. Last week I had a bad cold that made me miss a…

The boot for all occasions

Move over, little black dress, and make room for the new wardrobe staple: the little black ankle boot! I love ankle boots because they are so versatile. You can wear them any season of the year - spring, summer, autumn, or winter - and for both informal and formal events.…