The Great Hair Debate!

I'm at it again; torn between leaving my hair ALONE or cutting AND dying it. I go through this over & over & over. Red - blonde - brunette - blonde - red. My natural hair colour is a dark auburn, so that is the colour my hair has been for quite some time. Back in November I decided to add some blonde highlights & the hairdresser completely FRIED my hair. I was devistated. It's finally back to looking & feeling healthy (although i'm sure there is still breakage as I refused to chop my hair ALL off). I love my hair this auburn colour, but with summer coming it would be nice to go light. REALLY light.

This is the cut & colour I dream of :-P

I am just in LOVE with this look. I've had very similar styles/colours in the past.

Blonde elevated bob.
I had this a few summers ago =)

My current hair colour; auburn!

What to do, what to do?

XO Doll

OOTD: Friday!

I looked nothing short of EXHAUSTED yesterday. It was horrible. Leighton hasn't been sleeping well for the past three weeks, which means Mommy hasn't been sleeping (barely at all!) in the last three weeks either. *yawns*
I was rockin' the blue pants again yesterday. I am so in LOVE with colour this spring!

Top: Giant Tiger
Pants: Suzy Shier
Boots: Zellers

We are heading to my parents this afternoon for some outside time & a bbq =) I'm crossing my fingers that I get a chance to do a tutorial this evening. I'm thinking something bright/spring inspired?! We'll see what happens =P

XO Doll

OOTD: Thurrrsdayyy.

ALOHA!

Mmmmm, red velvet cake. I have a really bad habit of coming home when I work the late shift & EATING. I'm always so hungry after my shift =( I really need to stop that, haha.

My outfit of the day =) The shirt is a size too big, but it was on sale & we didn't have my size (plus, it didn't look too bad) so I bought it anyway!

XO Doll

OOTD! Maxi Dress.

Even though we woke up to SNOW on the ground yesterday morning (brrrrr), I bought myself a gorgeous maxi dress from work. I know, I know - it's flippin' cold out (AGAIN), but I realllllly wanted to wear it today, so I did =) It's super comfortable & I felt super cute in it. I think maxi dresses are going to be a wardrobe staple for me this summer. Simple, pretty, & easy to throw on to run errands, head out for a walk with the kids, or go to work!



Without my cardigan.

With the cardi!


XO Doll



OOTN (Saturday, April 21st)

My girlfriends and I went to a Stag & Doe on Saturday night. It's always fun to get all dolled up & go out dancing! The music wasn't the greatest, but we still had a blast! I borrowed a dress from my best friend Michelle. This is how I wore it ... =)

We couldn't remember where the dress is from.
Shoes: Payless (my FAVORITE heels these days!)
Belt: Suzy Shier

Gold earings: Le Chateau

I hope everyone's week is off to a great start! =)

XO Doll

OOTD!

My outfit of the day!

Shirt, cropped pants, heels: Suzy Shier!

I'm planning on going out tomorrow night for some dancing, so stay tuned for an Outfit Of the Night :)

XO Doll

[Late] St.Patty's Day Tutorial + a few OOTD!

WOOH.
With our new internet (speed) i'm able to upload tutorials A LOT faster than before. This makes me very very happy. I filmed this tutorial before St.Patty's Day. Because our laptop crashed, I was unable to upload it before the day, alas it is very very late. BUT, better late than never :)

Tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rz6cAJxyQFk

I've had many more outfit's of the day, but they got lost in the crash (haha). Here are a few that i've done in the past weeks, one of which was an outfit of the night :)

XO Doll

WOW!...

...It has been SO long since i've posted, well.. anything!
We didn't have our laptop for almost a month so that put a halt on blog posting/uploading tutorials (not to mention my OOTD).
We finally have our laptop back which means the blog posts, OOTD(s), & tutorials will be coming your way!
It's been a busy few weeks, needless to say. Our house got hit with a nasty cold. I had it for two weeks, got rid of it for a week (in the mean time the two girls & my husband got it) and now I have it. Again. It was a rough & sleepless week, but we seem to slowly but surely be getting over it.
Our Princess turned 4 yesterday (!!!) Happy Birthday Korah! We're having a party for her on Saturday. Spiderman themed. Haha, it's so weird seeing as she's SUCH a girly-girl. She loves her spidey though!

A tutorial I filmed what seems like ages ago!
Neutral look using Urban Decay's NAKED palette (thank you, thank you, thank you Michelle!!!)

Tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgSApr2NBUk

I will hopefully be able to catch up on some OOTD's as well as another tutorial which I am currently uploading, tomorrow. After falling so far behind, it's hard to catch back up! Haha.

XO Doll

OOTD x3 +OOTN!

Holeh, it's been a while since i've posted.
It seems as though lately we've been really busy, thus I haven't had the time to post regularly. I have filmed a few videos in the past couple of weeks but my editing program is on the frits so I have no way to edit & upload my videos :( I'm hoping to get this fixed SOON (when I have the time).

That being said, I have a few outfits of the day as well as an outfit of the night. I can't remember which days were which outfits (asides from the OOTN- which was Saturday).

OOTD: (I apologize that some of the photos aren't the best quality!)

Cardigan, tank, leggings, boots: Suzy Shier

Dress, leggings, necklace: Suzy Shier
Boots: walmart

 

Outfit with blazer (also from Suzy).



Dress, belt, tights, boots: Suzy Shier :P

OOTN! Dress: Suzy Shier
Platform heels: Payless.

I hope everyone had a good weekend! I am ready for bed already :P

XO Doll

OOTD for Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday!

(I started this post Monday night, haha).

I filmed a new vanity/bedroom tour on Monday night, but i'm having issues with my editing program (issues as in... it won't open for me for some reason). I have no idea what the problem is :( As soon as I figure it out, there will be a new video on it's way. For now though, just my OOTD for the past three days :)

OOTD [Monday]:

Top: Eclipse

Skirt/bracelets: Suzy Shier
Tights: Ardene
Boots: Walmart


























OOTD [Tuesday]:

Vest/top/leggings/boots: Suzy Shier!
































OOTD [Wednesday]:

I apologize that it's a really bad quality/clarity photo.

Top/skirt/tights/shoes/bracelets: Suzy Shier :P































Happy Hump day everybody!

XO Doll

OOTD & OOTN!!!

Hi everybody!

My best friend & I went stag hopping last night (haha)! We got all dolled up & danced our butts off. I had SO much fun! I'm absolutely exhausted today. Working all day yesterday, up super late, that'll do it.

OOTD:
Top: Urban Planet (or Behaviour. I can't remember!)
Leggings/bracelets: Suzy
Boots: Zellers

OOTN:

Dress: Bootlegger (on sale for $25!!!)
Shoes: Le Chateau
Bracelet: Suzy
Earings: From Michelle :)

I REALLY hope i'm able to do a tutorial tonight. It's been a while :( I'm excited to use my Naked palette :P
I hope everybody is having a great weekend!

XO Doll

NAKED & OOTD!

My best friend Michelle surprised me the other night. She bought me the Naked palette by Urban Decay! I've been wanting the (first) palette for MONTHS now. I was SO excited, I almost cried, haha.
Michelle, THANK YOU SO MUCH!
I've really been enjoying it thus far. I can't wait to do a few tutorials using it (along with a "new room" & "revamped makeup vanity" tour).

It came with the Primer Potion (which I LOVE) & an eyeshadow brush :)

OOTD: Black-White-Chain.

Top: Katie (a super cool one-size-fits-all store in Toronto!)
Leggings/necklace/bracelet: Suzy Shier
Blue bangles: Ardene
Boots: Walmart

Well, this Mama is exhausted (after only getting 4 hours of sleep last night). Working tomorrow & then it's a NIGHT OUT for my best & I! I cannot wait to get all dolled up & go out DANCING :-D
I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

XO Doll

Kids Say the Damndest Things!

Kids sure do same the damndest things!
I decided to note a few of the funny/adorable things Korah has come up with recently (little Leigh Leigh isn't quite 'talking' yet!)

Me: "I really wish I had..."
Korah, cutting me off, "a bunny!? I really want a bunny! They're so cute."
Me: "Hahaha, I was going to say gingerale, but sure."

A few days earlier...

Korah: "Daddy, can we have a bunny? Pleaaaaaase."
Curtis: "No hunny, we have the cats & the dog..."
Korah: "We can get rid of Soot-Minou. He bites anyway."

HAHAHA, wanting to give away our one cat (who will bite if he's p*ssed off enough) so we can get a bunny. Not gonna happen :P

Me: "I want long long hair like yours."
Korah: "You can have long long hair like me. You have to eat a lot. You have to eat a lot of pancakes!"

If only that were the case, I would be eating them everyday!

--That's all I can think of right now. She always keeps us laughing though!

XO Doll

OOTD: Tuesday & Wednesday + some funnies!

Bonjour!

I'll start with my OOTD for Tuesday. I was feeling like crap, so I wore something very comfy. FINALLY, after an entire week of feeling like butt, I feel better *knocks on wood!*

Sweater/top/leggings: Suzy Shier
Boots: Zellers

This morning as my husband & I are getting dressed, I pulled out the shirt I was going to wear. He says, "what are you doing?"
Me: "What do you mean? I'm getting dressed..."
Him: "That looks like lingerie, all lace & stuff..."
Me: "Haha, it's just a lace shirt."

I'm not sure why, but this little conversation made me laugh. As if I would wear lingerie to work :P

Top/pants/bracelets: Suzy Shier
Leopard print bangle: Ardene
Leopard&red heels: Walmart

The back of the shirt, which I LOVE :)

Today was full of funny things. Now that i'm actually back to my self, I had energy to laugh, laugh, laugh!

A text conversation with my brother ... HAHAHAHA!

Auto-correct for the win! LOL

Michelle was watching the girls for us while we ran some errands this evening. Korah says to her, after a whole lot of rambling on, "My tongue hurts. It's because I talk so much." Haha, got to love kids!

It's late & as my husband snores on beside me I realize that perhaps I should go to sleep too. Thank God i'm off tomorrow :)

XO Doll

OOTD!

Good evening!

I started off my day by enjoying a yummy breakfast with my boss (she treated me to brunch!) I had the BEST waffles EVER! *salivates just thinking about it* I was still feeling very off since getting hit with the flu, but it was definitely a good breaky! We had a crazy busy day at work (!!!) The first half was rough because I was feeling so icky. I took some medicine & then the last half was fine :)


Entire outfit: Suzy Shier :)

Tomorrow is Family Day! I'm soooo looking forward to the day off with my husband & the kids <3 Hopefully i'll be able to sneak in a tutorial :)

XO Doll

Wednesday & Friday's OOTD!

Hi everyone!
I completely forgot to take pictures of my outfit on Thursday. It's been a rough week. Our household got hit with the flu :(

Wednesday's OOTD: Black, grey & fuschia!

Dress: Forever 21
Shoes/necklace: Suzy Shier

Friday's OOTD: Pencil Skirt & Stripes

Top/bracelets: Suzy Shier
Skirt: Urban Planet
Necklace: On the Go Fashion
Booties: Payless

I've spent the day in my pajama's today. I hate being sick
:( Here's hoping I feel better tomorrow!

Hope everyone has a great long weekend!

XO Doll

OOTD: Cardigan & Tweed.

Happy Valentine's Day everybody!
Leopard cardigan & tweed pants!

^^^ The back is leopard print! ^^^

Cardigan/pants: Suzy Shier
Maroon tank: Dynamite
Beige heels: Zellers

My husband suprised me at work today by having a bouquet of flowers (& a cute teddy!) delivered :) He's such a sweetheart <3

I hope everyone had a great day!

XO Doll

Brown, Purple & Blue Makeup Look plus OOTD!

Good evening!

I was off today so of course I wanted to do a tutorial. I wasn't sure what look to do so I asked my best friend (Michelle) & she suggested to use brown, purple, & blue ... so that's what I did! It's not an overly intense look, but I still like it :)

Tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPtHiqr1H18

We brought the kids to the mall for a couple hours today, so my outfit was pretty casual :)

Scarf/bracelets/boots: Suzy Shier

Top: Giant Tiger
Jeggins: Ricki's

It's time for the Monday night line up :P House, Gossip Girl, the Bachelor, Hart of Dixie. Thank God for PVR's! Haha, have a fantastic evening everyone!

XO Doll


OOTD & Pastel Candy Makeup Tutorial!

Hello everybody!

Here's my OOTD from yesterday.
Necklace/sweater/leggings/boots/bracelets: Suzy Shier! :)

I did a final Valentine's Day look last night! The look is great for any occassion, but it's sweet & femanine for Valentine's Day :)

Pastel Candy Makeup Look

Tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVbFMsdP_es

I hope everyone is having a great Monday!

XO Doll

OOTD: Beige & Black!

Happy Friday everybody!

My feet frikkin' hurt today! Just wanted to get that out there (haha). Today I actually borrowed a sweater from my Mama (she bought it on Sunday & hasn't worn it yet :P). When she came shopping last weekend I had her try it on & said if she bought it I would definitely be borrowing it (we share clothes sometimes!) so I wore it today :) It's SO comfortable. I almost want to buy one of my own, haha.

:: Everything i'm wearing is from (wait for it...) Suzy Shier! Haha




















It's Winter Carnival this weekend so tomorrow the kids & I (and MaTante) will be in the parade :) We sit in the firetruck with my Dad (Papa) & my Mom is dressing silly & handing out candy. Hopefully i'll get some pictures ;)

Until next time!

XO Doll