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FBF by Checka

FBF by Checka

I love supporting small businesses as you can really see the joy and passion behind the owners work. Francesca Shwark, is the owner and designer of FBF byChecka, a California based fashion line. FBF designs are sexy yet classy, luxurious yet affordable catering to the sophisticated fashionista who enjoys expressing herself in the clothing she wears. This “bi-coastal” brand has a wide-range of designs that are extremely versatile in any season from coast-to-coast. Right now, she is running a KickStarter campaign that will help to fund…

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Three Tech Items You Need For This Summer

Three Tech Items You Need For This Summer

1. THE KOBO: The first tech item you will need this spring is a Kobo, as it makes your life lighter and simpler by having all your books in one spot and won’t weigh down your purse. The Kobo Aura H2O is perfect for the bath or beach as it’s waterproof, dustproof and has a 6.8-inch HD anti-glare screen. The Aura H2O is the first premium E Ink eReader that has customizable fonts, intuitive book recommendations and remains waterproof for up to 30 minutes…

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Kimono Love

Kimono Love

DIY Video Tutorial on how to make this Kimono! You may remember a couple weeks back where I made a Kimono from a dollar store scarf. I finally got around to taking some real photos with it and I just loved how it blew in the wind by the water. I’m almost thinking that it will make a great beach cover up as well! Be sure to check out the full tutorial on how to make this scarf here and if you are…

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The Queen’s Plate

The Queen’s Plate

Zeba of Ella Pretty Blog and myself were invited to the Woodbine Queen’s Plate by Vaughan Mills, who are the official sponsor of the Queen’s Plate. We had the opportunity to shop for an outfit for the occasion and the experience the races the best way possible! We started our day on the hunt for a white & black outfit that had a pop of pink to it at Vaughan Mills. We started at Winners where I found multiple white dresses, that I loved but just…

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Working Out & Eating Better for Summer

Working Out & Eating Better for Summer

Lately, I have been on a health kick with trying out new workouts like Insanity and other quick workouts that I have found on Pinterest. I’ve also been trying to eat healthier options that, of course, were also found on Pinterest. With all these workouts, I wanted that extra boost to help stay on my health kick which is where SLIMQUICK came in. SLIMQUICK® Pure Protein Vanilla is the only protein supplement designed specifically to help women lose 3 times the weight. The protein is made with make…

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How to Create a Crop Top

How to Create a Crop Top

I like to call this look ‘Taylor Swift’. Every time I wear high-waisted shorts I feel instantly like Taylor, since that’s pretty much all you catch her wearing and she pulls off the look flawlessly. I paired these shorts with a simple crop that has ties at the bottom, making it a great choice for beach or pool days. If your shirt doesn’t have the handy ties like mine, you can still achieve the look but opting for a larger shirt and tying up…

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LOFT Canada Haul | Summer 2015

LOFT Canada Haul | Summer 2015

LOFT is one of my favourite stores to shop at as they always have the best items for every season, and this season is no different. You would think that I would have picked up a pair of shorts or something with summer now here but I was in desperate need of a new cardigan. I headed to LOFT last weekend as they were having a BOGO sale on all shirts and sweaters, so I knew I was going to score an awesome…

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DIY Style Tips for the Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games

DIY Style Tips for the Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games

The 2015 Toronto Pan Am Games have finally arrived and stylist, Mark John Tripp has put together some quick tips on the best ways that you can incorporate your favourite teams colours into your wardrobe for the 2015 Games. Are you heading to any of the Pan Am Games? Game-time Gear: To get Games-time ready, check the location of events you’re attending ahead of time to ensure you’re dressed comfortably. If the venue is outdoors, be prepared! Bring an extra layer, hat, sunglasses…

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Crop Topping

Crop Topping

Do you ever find such a cute top while shopping that you just know you are going to pick it up? That’s exactly what happened when I spotted this little crop top at Marshalls last week. I wasn’t sure what I was going to pair with it but while I was looking through my closet, I remembered I had this neon skirt that matched perfectly! Match made in heaven! See below for some of my other favourite crop tops! Marshalls Crop Top (similar)…

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