Who to Read #2

 

Hello loves!

I love sharing my favorite bloggers as it gives you guys a chance to follow some new people that maybe you've never heard of.

I don't do it often but that's what makes it special, right?

Abigail Alice - I love her blog, for a while I wasn't able to see her posts for whatever reason but then I found her again on Bloglovin. She has an absolutely wonderful mix of posts on her blog, go give her a follow!

Ana Celine Labod - A lovely blog with stunning photography. Everything about her blog screams chic. I aspire to have as beautiful photos as her one day.

Barefoot Blonde - I originally discovered Amber via Instagram and I adored her feed which led me to her blog which is fantastic

That's all for now, be sure to give the lovely ladies above a follow or at least a cheeky snoop.

Who's your favorite blogger?

♥

Bri

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Spring 2017 - Trend Report

New season, new fashion. 

For 2017 there are some new trends stepping on to the scene and some that are making their way back. Let's take a look! {please note - these images are not mine, credit goes to their respectful owners)

Statement Sleeves

{left to right - Jacquemus, Saint Laurent, Mugler}

Statement sleeves are everywhere and have been for some time. I probably noticed statement sleeves beginning to pop up last summer and they're steadily gaining popularity and currently flooding my Instagram feed. I love the ruffles of the sleeves for the Jacquemus Spring/Summer 2017 runway. Saint Laurent kept it quite simple compared to many other designers runway showcases this year but it's still effective with the sleeves being the most detailed part of the LBD (little black dress). Mugler's was one of my favorites. The design looks extremely futuristic and architectural making it really stand out on the runway. I'm not the biggest fan of statement sleeves and will be leaving this to the more bold & daring out there. 

Oxford Shirts

A few years ago menswear for women was all the rage thanks to the beloved Olson twins.

Business chic is popping back on the scene thanks to the classic Oxford shirt.

{left to right - J. Crew, Rag & Bone, Off-White}

J.Crew worked the Oxford trend with an striped off the shoulder top pairing it with a gorgeous draped skirt giving it that feminine edge. Rag & Bone created a simple but edgy look using an oversized boyfriend fit oxford shirt. Alternatively you could take the Rag & Bone oversized look and instead of jeans throw a belt around the waist to give the body some shape and wear some chunky boots for an egdy but girly look. Off-White combined statement sleeves and oxford amalgamating two of Spring's hottest trends. I'd wear this as a more relaxed outfit maybe throwing some statement heels or layering some jewelry to create a more boho vibe.

Mini Bags

I don't know about anyone else but I tend to carry my life in my bag. The mini bag while cute isn't practical. I mean what could I carry in this? My wallet is bigger!

Western Wear

{left to right - Rodarte, Robert Cavalli & Alberta Ferretti}

I didn't expect to see western wear become a trend but I'm not disappointed. Although I couldn't picture myself pulling this off I sure admired the runway looks! I loved the cute simple dress from Alberta Ferretti with the layered western style belts. Rodartes fringed jacket is encrusted with diamonds! Talk about western infused glamour.

Color & 80's Throwback

 {left to right -  Saint Laurent, Balenciaga & Monse Spring}

You read it right. The 80's are making a comeback and are making the most of the runways this season. Not to mention the 80's trend combines just about every other trend we've seen splash the runways of fashion week. Saint Laurent showcased a metallic mini dress with sharp shoulders on point with the statement sleeve trend we previously saw. Balenciaga mixed bright fun colors into their 80's look another trend sure to be making a colorful statement this year. Monse Spring's evening wear dress was decked out with sparkle and featured a tattered/edgy looking slit showing a little leg and an off the shoulder finish.

For me, the 80's can stay in the 80's.

What are your favorite trends this year?

♥

Bri

 

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The Fairy Tale Tag

{from my trip to Florida a few years back}

I found this tag over on Jessie's Blog {All Things Beautiful} I'll be honest and say it was quite a way back in the archives but I personally love browsing older posts and seeing how their blogs have grown, call it creepy if you wish. 

Snow White - Do you consider yourself beautiful?

Most of the time yes. I do wear makeup daily but not because I think I'm ugly by any means it's mostly just to look more put together for work and I look quite young so it helps me to not get mistaken for a child as often. We have all times though where we are down on ourselves and I've had days where I do think I could look better but you need to learn to appreciate your inner beauty.

Sleeping Beauty - How many hours do you sleep at night?

If I don't get at least eight I'm a complete monster in the mornings. No one wants to be around me if I haven't got enough sleep as I am the grouchiest person you will ever meet. I'm not a morning person at all. I love sleep so much I would literally sleep my life away if I could.

Cinderella - Do you have a curfew?

That's the great thing about being an adult is that you don't have such a thing. My mom was never strict with me as a child so long as she knew where I was and who I was with it was okay for me to stay out.

Rapunzel - Do you love being outside?

I was always a home body but in the summer and even recently in these warmer winter days you will catch me outside soaking up some of that sweet Vitamin D, so yes.

Red Riding Hood - Do you trust strangers easily?

No. I have though trusted some people early on in a relationship to find out they weren't as trustworthy as I thought. Even good friends can lie to you unfortunately.

The Wolf and the Seven Young Kids - Are You Easily Fooled?

No, I definitely have a good head on my shoulders when it comes to being fooled or lied to. If it's a silly little joke or something then yes I can be fooled but if you are doing something to wrong me, I will see right through it.

Beauty & The Beast - What Makes Someone Beautiful In Your Eyes?

Personality. If you are kind and honest and an all around good person I'll be more drawn to you. Making me laugh is a bonus. 

The Little Mermaid - What Would You Sacrifice For Love?

If it was for family I would sacrifice anything but as far as a romantic relationship is concerned it would truly depend on how long I'd been with the person. I've been in my current relationship for four and a half years and I've already sacrificed relocating for him and I don't regret that decision as I've come back to the town where my family lives as well.

The Frog Prince - What do you find Disgusting?

Feet. That is all.

Jack & the Beanstalk - Do You Have Any Plants?

Oh god no. I can't keep plants alive to save my life. I killed my bosses tree that he's had for over forty years. Oops.

Puss In Boots - Do you have Pets, if no do you want them?

I have a Bull Mastiff named Luna and I LOVE her more than anything. She really is the best friend a girl could ask for. If you're interested in learning more about here, see my Furry Friend Tag

Bluebeard - What is your weak point?

I suffer with extreme anxiety and stress issues. I will stress about stress before there is even anything to stress about and I get anxious about the littlest things. It's quite harmful to the body and mind and I'm working towards managing it better.

Pinocchio - What is your biggest Wish?

I would kill to get a job in the fashion or beauty industry. That for me would be a dream come true. I work really hard on my blog and the rest of my social media {mostly I focus on my blog and Instagram as I don't want to spread myself too thin} and to see something come out of this would be an incredible opportunity. I also aspire to own some land so I can rescue dogs.

Peter Pan - What is your mental age?

Emotionally, I'm probably still a teenager. I have very poor emotional stability and struggle constantly with stress and anxiety. Overall though I would say I'm within a couple years of my age {23} as I've always worked and I put bills before anything else so I do have my priorities in order in that sense.

The Star Money - What is your most valuable possession?

Does my dog count as a possession? If the answer is no then it would probably be my Macbook Pro, only because it was the first ever extremely expensive item I bought myself whilst working part time in a grocery store during high school.

The Snow Queen - Who is your best friend and what would you do for them?

My best friend is named Caitlin and we've known each other since I was two years old. I would do anything for her or her family. Although I've moved away from her when we do still get the chance to see each other it's nothing but love and laughs.

The Princess and the Pea - Are You Sensitive?

Very much so like I stated above. I'm an emotional wreck if something bad happens.

Godfather Death - What Qualities make a good parent?

The ability to love because I think without it, your child has a much lesser chance of being a kind person.

The Worn - Out Dancing Shoes - Do you like parties?

Now, no. I get way too exhausted by like eight o clock to be out dancing. At the age of 18 though, yes. Loved it and went out almost three times a week!

The Emperor's New Clothes - Do You Care A lot About Your Clothing?

Yes, yes and yes. Fashion is my biggest passion and the thing that feeds my ambition. My closet is about to break due to all the clothing in there. I hold such sentimental value to my clothes I find it hard to get rid of things if I have a fond memory attached to them,

The Brave Little Tailor - Do you consider yourself brave?

No, not at all. I cry when I see a spider and am petrified of public speaking. Social Media has helped on that front but I still wonder what people think of me and if they like me. I wish I didn't care but I do.

If you do this tag, leave me a link in the comments. I'd love to see everyone elses answers!

♥

Bri

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Harry Potter Tag

Anyone who knows me will know that Harry Potter has always held a special place in my heart so when I found this tag over at A Little Boat Sailing I just had to create a post for it.

1. What is your favourite book?

Out of all seven novels, the fifth is by far my favorite. The Order of the Phoenix is the largest book in the series and is where the story line takes a much darker turn. I remember staying up all hours of the night to finish this as the plot gets so intense you just can't wait to see what's going to happen next. Despite this being my favorite book it happens to be the one where a character I truly cared about has an unfortunate fate which left me in tears for hours.

2. What is your favourite film?

For entertainment purposes my favorite film is the Half Blood Prince albeit not following the book story line the movie itself had many moments that made me truly laugh out loud. {" I know, but I've got a really good feeling about Hagrid's. I feel like it's the place to be tonight. Do you know what I mean? "}

As far as the movies I think followed the books closely it would be the first two which of course were much easier to create and match to the plot as they were much smaller than the others.

3. What is your least favourite book?

It hurts me to say this but I was so let down by the Deathly Hallows. Was it because it was the last book? no. The ending to me seemed rushed and I honestly wish she would have just let it end with Harry finally defeating Voldemort. I didn't love the fact she wrote about their future lives, I think for her to go that way she should have wrote a much longer or even a whole other book on it because it just seemed like she wanted to create a quick little blurb about what happened to them and I didn't see the need for it.

4. What is your least favourite film?

The Prisoner of Azkaban, there was just so much they missed in the story line and I think they could have added so much more to explain things better and there wasn't enough Sirius Black for me. I truly hated that film with a passion. Every time I see it on T.V. it makes me angry quite honestly and usually turns into me ranting about how terrible it was and how much of the book they missed or got incorrect. I realize the movies will never be exact but I couldn't have been more upset with a book to film adaptation.

5. Which parts of the books/films made you cry?

Two character deaths, one in the Order of The Phoenix. The other in the Deathly Hallows. I cried in both the books and movies when they happened. When watching the second half of the Deathly Hallows I was a sobbing wreck from the point they showed Hogwarts until the end of the film, I'm sure people in the theatre wanted to kill me but Harry Potter was ending, my childhood was ending. I couldn't handle the emotions to say the least.

6. If you could hook up with any character who would it be?

Fred Weasley. 

7. Who is your favourite character?

Sirius Black even though he passed quite soon he was with me in spirit through the rest of the books.

8. Who is your least favourite character?

Dolores Umbridge, do I need to explain why? The casting director couldn't have picked a better actress for her.

9. What is your least favourite line?

"And Percy was shaking his brother, and Ron was kneeling beside them, and Fred's eyes stared without seeing, the ghost of his last laugh still etched upon his face" 

Even reading that again makes my eyes water.

10. What would your Patronus be?

If you know me you'll know I love dogs more than any animal as I don't think you'll find another creature who can love you so much so I'm thinking it would be something from the canine family whether it be a wolf or a dog.

11. If you could have the invisibility cloak, resurrection stone or elder wand, which would you choose?

The Invisibility cloak.

12. What house would you be in?

I know you can't believe internet tests but I'm not lying to you guys when I say literally every single one I've ever done (there's been a lot) including Pottermore has placed me into Gryffindor, That's not to say I think I belong to Gryffindor because I am not brave by any means. I'm more of a mix of a Gryffindor & a Hufflepuff.

13. If you could meet any member of the cast who would it be?

Rupert Grint. What I've seen of him in interviews he seems like such a funny guy who you could easily get along with.

14. If you were on the Quidditch team, what position would you play?

I would love to be a chaser, although I don't think I'd excel in any of the positions. I'm not the most athletically talented to say the least.

15. Were you happy with the ending?

This ties into my answer for question 3, I wish the books and the movies wouldn't have ended with their future selves.

16. How much does Harry Potter mean to you?

I began reading Harry Potter when I was in grade 2 at the age of seven (I've always had an advanced reading level) and continued growing up with the characters as I got older in both the books & movies. I love that these books can be loved by all ages they are absolutely amazing and pull you into a world of magic where you can forget your everyday reality. No one understands the place this series holds in my heart and my childhood memories. As an adult I will continue to read these time and time again. When I cried in the last movie it was more sadness that Harry Potter was over than anything. Although now the Cursed Child is out I can have a little of the magic back in my life.

Do you love Harry Potter? 

If  you do the tag make sure you comment below so I can read your answers!

♥

Bri

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2016

I don't usually set resolutions and this list isn't so much about a "New Year's Resolution" but what I'd like to achieve for myself in 2016 (I know it's almost a month in and I'm doing this now...better late than never)

• Travel
• Get my blog and posts more organized
• Interact more with other bloggers
• Get better with keeping ALL my social media accounts updated

Those are a few out of a list of many.

What do you hope to achieve this year?

=)

Bri

John Frieda - Sleek Finish Hair Straightener

 

Hey everyone!

Today I have a straightener review, I'm a girl already some pretty pin straight hair to be honest but I like to use this on my bangs as they seem to curve to my face which is extremely frustrating.

I got this for free using Air Miles points but it retails for about $50-60 CAD depending on the store. You can find it just about any big store (Target/ Wal-Mart /Best Buy)

I only have one gripe with this straightener and it's the location of the buttons. As you can see in the above photo the buttons are located right where your hand holds the straightener and they are extremely sensitive. When holding it one minute it might be 155 F the next it will be 195 F. 

Aside from the buttons this straightener works great and it's cheap. 

REVLON - KNOCKOUT

Well I'm back with yet another nail review. I promise guys my blog won't be this terrible forever. I've been extremely busy moving into a new place.

The color as you may have read in the title is Revlon's "Knockout." Just a solid black polish, nothing special. It's not the best but it's not the worst. Revlon is in the cheaper range of polishes about $7.99 CAD a bottle so for a girl on a budget I would recommend these. They chip in about 2-3 days, more likely if you have a job with a lot of physical labor. As with almost any black polish you only need about one coat for complete color payoff.

I have no complaints about this polish. Definitely check out this polish if you're looking for simple and don't want to spend $12.99 for a black O.P.I. polish.

Love you guys, sorry I haven't been active for a while!

New blog

Hello all, I just wanted to make a quick note that I no longer use blogger as a platform, I use tumblr but you can follow my new blog through bloglovin. Links below

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Thanks everyone!

My First Time

Hello everyone,

Well for now its just my blog and I, but that's okay! So as you can all see this is my first post, now I wouldn't necessarily say I've ever "blogged" before I mean I do have a Tumblr but that's just me scrolling endlessly through my dashboard reblogging other people's posts haha so not exactly blogging. I'm a little undecided of what this will be, probably just a mix of everything. Anyways I'm sure you don't want to read an endless post of rambling so I'm going to go to work now...actual work.

Bye!

 

{This is me c:}