MY BACHLORETTE IN LAS VEGAS!

Last weekend at this time I was sitting by the pool (covered in SPF - thank you Meghan!), enjoying our view of the Eiffel Tower, eating and drinking water and Corona's :) 

Fun night... When Sarah, Andrea, and I arrived from Toronto, Meghan, Tracey and Norma picked us up in a Limo with a bottle of Champagne! We stayed at Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino while we were in Las Vegas. I enjoyed the pool (#1!), the Cafe Restaurant options, and fun gift shopping ;)

Saturday daytime fun...

Saturday night...

I got a tattoo!!! Wore one of my favourite dresses LOL

Sunday...

Monday back to Toronto...

MY DAY WITH MAKE UP FOR EVER

My friend Jacquie asked to be apart of her companies Artistry Seminar for Bridal Makeup. All of the girls who worked, modelled, and attended has such a blast discussing professional makeup tips and tricks to ensuring perfection to a variety of wedding looks. I was their model for Destination Bride lesson. The Artist demonstrated and discussed waterproof makeup, effortless and ethereal beauty for my look. It was a great opportunity to learn more about Bridal Makeup and makeup on me prior to my Big Day!  

Classic Bride, Destination Bride, and Vintage Bride prepped and waiting to go :)

I was in love with the carpet, would love an area rug with that pattern..

Voila! Destination Bride all done. 

It's not everyday you get to get professionally styled :)

Fashion Show At Lunch!

My "Model of Duty" moment.

<3 my new Ray Ban's.

Instagram and PicFrame collages:

HERE COMES MY BRIDESMAIDS!

I was surprised last Sunday night with a gift trip to Las Vegas with all of my amazing bridesmaids. This trip means so much to me. It's still sinking in that I'm going to Las Vegas (I have never been to before) with my closest girlfriends. 

My Prairie Girls :) 

School and Figure Skating explain my childhood. I couldn't have done it better without these girls. 

NYC, Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, it's a sisterhood of the traveling pants;) 

From Prince Albert to Edmonton to Toronto, I'm so lucky to have meet these girls. The experiences we've had and the support we given, we push each other to take risks and do great things!

WE ARE GOING TO VEGAS!!!!!!

This evening as I was getting ready to see the M83 concert with my wonderful Fiance when my Maid of Honour, Meghan called with a surprise.. Meghan and and all of my bridesmaids are taking me to Vegas!!! I have never been and am completely overwhelmed with love and appreciation for such a fun adventure with my closest girlfriends. In addition to going to Vegas for the first time (I believe every one of my bridesmaids have gone to Vegas before), we are going to stay at the Paris Hotel!!! That was the cherry on the gelato. The trip is coming up very soon, I can't wait to pack, travel, and bond with my girls. 

FASHION AND BEAUTY IS MY ART

I can, and can't believe I haven't updated my fashion journal in a week! Well, I can believe it because use I have been working a lot at my day job and my nights have been filled with friends, concerts, events, and wedding planning tasks :)

After the Anna Dello Russo for H&M accessories collaboration was announced this past week, an expression (among many..) that people picked up from Anna's video was "Fashion is my language," "Fashion is my Art." There are a lot of us out there that feel the same way. Whether you are Confidently Eccentric or Laid-back Luxe, I believe Fashion is my/our Art when you're fashionable archive fulfills a channel of your desires. This weekend I updated my beauty department on and off the court. Sorry, NBA playoffs is on right now...

Off the court accessory added to my collection, Ray Ban Clubmaster (in Red). I found a new pair of Ray Ban's on sale at The Hudson's Bay Company this last week! I had the lenses replaced with my prescription, matched the tint to original and really enjoying my new vision :)

On the court or canvas update, I treated myself to a hair colour rinse to brighten up my locks. Inspired by Scarlett Johansson and her recent performance in the movie, Avengers. I also darkened my Eyebrows to while I was at it. I dye my eyebrows (few times a year) to add more focus around my eyes and in-turn my brows are low maintenance for weeks! Except tweezing..

Still updating the canvas, it was time for a Manicure and Pedicure at my local nail salon. I went with OPI's Black Onyx for two reasons. I wanted black, because I love black nails, dark nails are chic and are a great anchor to bright and playful Spring/Summer clothes. Second reason is because they had no Midnight in Moscow. I should have taken my favourite OPI black nail polish shade with me but I still love the Black Onyx. Midnight in Moscow has red shimmer undertone to it which I LOVE. Lincoln Park After Dark has a purple shimmer undertone, which I still like but don't love. I adore red over purple. Details, details...

I love a lot of places and one of them is Shoppers Drug Mart. Working at Shoppers was one of my first jobs and I enjoyed everyday of it. I was a a Beauty Advisor  and was spoiled rotten. Discount, company love, I was rolling in the product! LOL. Another reason I love Shoppers is for their loyalty card, collecting Optimum Points. This past week, I pulled the plug and redeem my points to buy Chloe eu de toilette!!! It was one of many on my want list but it was the interesting warm scent that separated it from the competition and ultimately won. After having it at home for a few days I realize it's such a comforting, warm scent, I feel like it's going to be my favourite comfort scent on a rainy Spring day, and maybe best suited for Fall/Winter... It's 50ml so we will see if it makes it to Fall/Winter 2012...

ANNA DELLO RUSSO AT H&M!

This past week it was announced that Eccentric Stylist and Vogue Japan Editor at Large, Anna Dello Russo is going to be the next H&M collaboration!!! I have been a fan of Anna's daring style for years, and I am very happy that H&M is exploring different collaboration opportunities with iconic artists in various roles in the fashion industry. May Sofia Coppola in the future? I LOVED Sofia's collab with Louis Vuitton a few years ago, just couldn't get my hands on it.. Back to Anna, it couldn't be more fitting and exciting that her collaboration is strictly accessories, her inspiration is one of my favourite stories; Alice in Wonderland :) The collaboration is out October 4th, 2012.