tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88156638317246194352024-03-13T16:02:30.309-04:00The World From My Stilettos...Fashion / Entertainment / Food / Social Media /Life / All Things Worth Obsessing OverSamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02882302033142872783noreply@blogger.comBlogger310125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8815663831724619435.post-86669574113734139042014-03-03T11:30:00.000-05:002014-03-03T11:30:00.046-05:002014 Oscar Recap<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I'm back! After a very busy couple of weeks I had to post about last nights Oscars. I hope to get back to more regular posting but this week is my last work week before I go on vacation so we'll see how it goes! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Firstly, let's get right into the Oscar fashion. I was impressed with just about everyone to be honest. Not a lot of weird or ugly which made choosing favourite gowns a bit tricky. An easy one for me was Kate Hudson. She looks fantastic last night. I love white dresses (that is no secret) and this one seemed to be made for her! Jennifer Lawrence was maybe predictable in this Dior dress, but she knows what works for her and this did! I'm not crazy about her hair cut but it looked nice last night too. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Can't forget these pregnant beauties who seem to have a handle on how to rock stunning Oscar looks even as they are just about ready to pop! Kerry Washington and Olivia Wilde looked incredible. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Back to reality after a very relaxing long weekend! When I say back to reality, I mean thrown right back in - this week is going to be a very busy week. My company is launching a new product so it's a crazy (but oh so good) time to be a marketer! :)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The quote is obviously unrelated but still worth sharing.</span></span>Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02882302033142872783noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8815663831724619435.post-19759522856134956992014-02-13T10:00:00.000-05:002014-02-13T10:00:03.101-05:00Be Bold, Brave and Strong<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02882302033142872783noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8815663831724619435.post-34911627954058103682014-02-07T11:30:00.000-05:002014-02-07T11:39:44.400-05:00Baby P'Trique! <span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This JUST in: there's a baby P'Trique video out! Well, not baby but definitely pre-teen. And apparently P'Trique is close enough to my age to make me relate (and remember!) a lot what is reference. This is gold.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Happy Friday!</span></span>Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02882302033142872783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8815663831724619435.post-71264042329880103152014-02-06T11:00:00.000-05:002014-02-06T11:00:01.045-05:00The Fault in Our Stars<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">STOP EVERYTHING YOU ARE DOING RIGHT NOW AND GET THE BOOK The Fault in Our Stars by John Green AND READ IT IMMEDIATELY. If you haven't already of course.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">this book. Saying it was beautiful and brought them to tears. Saying it was a must read. I was totally on board with that but didn't rush to the book store to pick it up... yet. The second I found out they were making a movie of it I snatched it up and boy, oh boy, you want to do the same. I am sure they will do a great job with the movie, but this book WAS so beautiful I think you want to experience it personally through reading first (plus, we all know t</span><span style="font-size: x-small;">raditionally</span><span style="font-size: x-small;"> movies sometimes don't quite live up to the book). Just as others said, I did cry. A fair amount. Second book I've ever cried in (the other being <a href="http://theworldfrommystilettos.blogspot.ca/2013/05/still-alice.html" target="_blank">Still Alice</a></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">). It's amazing to have such a connection to a book. </span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The basic idea is that the book follows a young girl named Hazel, who has been battling cancer for years. In an attempt to get her to liven up and get out of the house, her parents make her go to a support group. It's in this group she has a friend named Issac, and through him, meets Augustus. From there the book follows Hazel and Augustus and they bond, and connect in a deep and loving way. They help each other and they bring joy to each others lives. There's not much more I can say that wouldn't be giving things away. Even thinking about it I can't help but smile! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">It is a book that I believe sits in the Young Adult section of the book store (like Hunger Games) but even though the main characters are teens, you would never know it belonged there. It's so real and the emotion of it feels very mature. I should also mention that I think it's pretty darn funny! Hazel and Augustus have a dry and at times sarcastic sense of humour that I related to immediately. I think actually the review from Jodi Picoult on the cover is pretty darn accurate: "Electric... filled with staccato bursts of humor and tragedy". </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />Anyway, please do see for yourself, and enjoy! </span></span>Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02882302033142872783noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8815663831724619435.post-80566315912656830632014-02-05T10:00:00.000-05:002014-02-05T10:00:05.720-05:00My Breakfast Burrito<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">It may not be a crazy culinary feat or a completely unique recipe, but it's mine and I love it! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I was in my fridge looking for a non-cereal-something to have for breakfast when I thought of doing my own take on a breakfast burrito. I wanted something hot and healthy so this seemed to fit the bill! In the past I've tried to make a scrambled egg concoction and throw it in a wrap, but it never really worked. This one, for whatever reason, did. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">2 eggs | red onion | mushrooms | spinach | part-skim mozarella cheese | wheat tortilla</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I should note that this all made more than a tortilla could hold so I ate some of it with a fork until I could wrap it. I've made it 3 times now in the last week and love it! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I'm back at work after a fantastic weekend away with my ladies for my birthday - SO much fun I can't even stand it. I was off yesterday for a much needed bonus weekend day of basically doing nothing, so just catching up today. More on my weekend later though! :)</span></span>Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02882302033142872783noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8815663831724619435.post-86522332701531409862014-01-31T14:00:00.000-05:002014-01-31T14:00:05.289-05:00A Little Party...<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I'm off on a mini-trip with a few of my best ladies to celebrate my birthday! Good 'ol weekend away... CANNOT WAIT! <br /><br />Wishing you a great weekend! </span></span><br />
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<br />Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02882302033142872783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8815663831724619435.post-48291734973281643812014-01-29T11:00:00.000-05:002014-01-29T11:00:00.247-05:00Wednesday Wisdom<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I suppose this isn't REALLY wisdom, but some words from William Shakespeare that I wanted to share. This quote was on one of my birthday cards. So simple, and so beautiful.</span></span><br />
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<br />Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02882302033142872783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8815663831724619435.post-73176625725879043962014-01-28T11:00:00.000-05:002014-01-28T11:00:07.041-05:00It's that time of year again... BIRTHDAY TIME!<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Well, it's official - I am one year older! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This evening I am going out for a delicious meal at my favourite Italian restaurant with my parents. This past weekend we did a party with my whole family (my Gramma and I both have January birthdays so we do a combo party) - and this weekend my girlfriends are whisking me away for a weekend celebration! It's all pretty good if I do say so myself... :)</span></span>Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02882302033142872783noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8815663831724619435.post-49642921296812121702014-01-27T11:30:00.000-05:002014-01-27T11:33:31.335-05:002014 Grammy Fashion<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Last night was the Grammy Awards! Last night was also The Bachelor Wedding of Sean and Catherine... and I must admit I am a Bachelor fan so that's what I was watching last night! When the wedding was over I did tune into the Grammy's for a short while and actually only saw some of the oldest musicians around performing. Seemed, strange. I'm glad to hear that Beyonce and Jay-Z opened the show though - there was some modern musicians on stage! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I also of course checked out the red carpet. There were not as many "wild" outfits as one might expect - it was almost boring on the red carpet. But 3 stunners really stood out! 2 gorgeous gold gowns and a stunning red:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Who was your fave last night?</span></span>Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02882302033142872783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8815663831724619435.post-78920120567303664562014-01-23T10:00:00.000-05:002014-01-23T10:00:01.589-05:00Questions Every Twentysomething Asks Themselves<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PnfDCSLE9LM/UuEsxQ4cfCI/AAAAAAAACeI/ebJK928k9nA/s1600/e56a0136d0ea6fb06cc745fa2e3545e0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Happy, life, girl" border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PnfDCSLE9LM/UuEsxQ4cfCI/AAAAAAAACeI/ebJK928k9nA/s1600/e56a0136d0ea6fb06cc745fa2e3545e0.jpg" height="320" title="" width="253" /></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I came across an article yesterday on Marie Claire's website titled <a href="http://www.marieclaire.com/sex-love/questions-twentysomethings-once?src=spr_FBPAGE&spr_id=1449_41294606" target="_blank">23 Questions Every Twentysomething Asks Herself Once</a>. As a twentysomething girl (sadly for not much longer!) I was laughing and relating to a few of the things on this list. Here are my faves (the questions and Marie Claire's answers):</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><strong>Should I get rid of my cable to be more productive?</strong> You could, but you will just end up binge watching <em>Scandal</em> on Netflix or at a friend's house. Don't fight it. <br /></span></span> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><strong></strong></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><strong>Can I cut out carbs for good, forever?</strong> Go ahead. Try it. “Would you like some bread for the table, ma'am?” Yeah, I thought so. <br /><strong> </strong></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><strong>Am I lactose intolerant?</strong> Nope, you probably just ate a full-sized log of goat cheese and expected to feel awesome afterwards. <br /><strong> </strong></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><strong>Is my best female friend going to be more successful/happier/better off than me?</strong>
Mine once told me: "Someday soon I’m going to be pushing a stroller
around Brooklyn, and I really want you to be doing that at the same
time, but it won't happen if you keep being so picky!" I did not take it
well.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /> <strong>Is Cup o’ Soup a food group?</strong> No. <strong>Okay, and am I going to get scurvy if I subsist entirely on Cup o’ Soup? </strong> Probably. <br /><br /> <strong>Am I too old for this party?</strong> Is the floor sticky? You just answered your own question. <br /><br /> <strong>Should I get bangs?</strong>
Just kidding, we never stop asking ourselves this question. Ancient
womankind asked it on cave walls with crude finger-paintings of bang
styles. <br /><br /> <strong>Should I date a guy who is still in college?</strong> I think there's a way to apply my sticky-floor theory from 2 questions ago to boys. <br /><br /> <strong>Am I ready for a dog?</strong> If you are, for the love of God, get a rescue. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><strong>Does this crop-top make me look like I'm trying to be Rihanna?</strong> Haha, kind of. <strong>Should I return it?</strong> No, keep it! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><strong>Am I going to change my mind about Team Angel or Team Spike now that I am watching <em>Buffy The Vampire Slayer</em> as a grown-ass woman? </strong> Do not <em>even</em>; I have feelings on top of feelings on top of more feelings about this, like a dangerously-sloping layer cake of feelings. </span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></span></span></div>
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without shame, absolutely. Those people who do it and then say they met
their boyfriend through "mutual friends" need to get off my lawn. </span></span><div style="background-color: white; border: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">
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Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02882302033142872783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8815663831724619435.post-651657385689718542014-01-20T12:00:00.000-05:002014-01-20T12:00:03.508-05:002014 SAG Awards Fashion<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">This weekend was the SAG Awards! I like this show because it's all actors and all about the acting. No fillers with best sound or best make up. There was some AWESOME fashion but with all the choices I was able to quickly narrow it down to a few of favourites. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Amy Adams and Anna Gunn looked beautiful in blue! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Also some glamour via Isla Fisher and Katrina Bowden. LOVE these dresses, not to mention the styling and hair! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> Who do you think was best dressed from the awards?</span></span>Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02882302033142872783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8815663831724619435.post-34559651562691352372014-01-16T11:30:00.000-05:002014-01-16T11:30:01.545-05:002014 Oscar Challenge<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Bright and early this morning the Oscar nominations were announced, and at that I am pleased to announce I will be embarking on my 2nd annual Oscar challenge! Same as <a href="http://theworldfrommystilettos.blogspot.ca/2013/01/oscar-challenge.html" target="_blank">last year</a>, what I will be trying to do is to watch all the movies nominated for Best Picture before the awards show and throw in my two cents on who I think should win. I had a lot of fun doing it although I didn't <a href="http://theworldfrommystilettos.blogspot.ca/2013/02/oscar-challenge-recap.html" target="_blank">QUITE</a> see them all. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">This year I am already in good shape having seen 3 of the 9 - and the show isn't until March 2nd so I've got plenty of time! The nominees for Best Picture are:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">So far with the ones I've seen I would be more than happy with Captain Phillips or Her winning. Both EXCELLENT movies. I feel like I'm going to stand alone when I say I don't think American Hustle should win. It won the Golden Globe and I just don't think it was deserving, especially in the company the other films. Anyway, more on specific reviews later... </span></span><br />
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<br />Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02882302033142872783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8815663831724619435.post-6125208583482250242014-01-13T11:00:00.000-05:002014-01-13T11:00:04.518-05:00Last Night's Golden Globe (Fashion) Winners<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Last night was the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards. This time I actually watched ALL of the red carpet coverage and ALL of the awards show! I've got to say, I will give credit to Tina Fey and Amy Poehler but this show felt modern and really really funny. They've given it some much needed spunk for sure!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">With the actual awards I was quite happy with the winners. Jennifer Lawrence was INCREDIBLE in American Hustle. Amy Adams was great as well. As far as the gentleman winners, I realize I NEED to see Dallas Buyers Club. I think the only thing I was a little sad about was that American Hustle won the best Motion Picture award. Although the ladies were fabulous in it, I didn't think that movie was all it had been cracked up to be. It felt long, dry, and drawn out at times - not something you would necessarily expect from a critically acclaimed flick with that cast. In my limited exposure to the nominees I would have given it to Her. THAT was a beautiful perfect movie in my opinion... but more on that in a later post. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">As for the fashion - I was so pleasantly surprised! SO MANY dresses to choose from. I was definitely impressed and found the task of picking a fave difficult. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">My top picks are newbie Margot Robbie in this absolutely stunning Gucci dress with beautiful emerald shoes to coordinate, and host Amy Poehler (doing a quick red carpet circuit before hitting up the stage) in a simple but interesting black gown. I would gladly wear either!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">It's the very look I used to get when I told people I had a shoe room, haha!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Happy Tuesday to all! If you happen to be in a place with a lot of winter weather I hope you are safe, happy and warm. It's a little crazy out there!</span></span>Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02882302033142872783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8815663831724619435.post-66519402075936761862014-01-02T11:00:00.000-05:002014-01-02T11:15:09.464-05:00A Look Back at 2013... it was awesome!<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Happy New Year again! I hope your celebrations were a blast whatever you did. I had definitely had fun. It was a good party but I don't think it has quite hit me yet though that it is now 2014...</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">On NYE I noticed a lot of people making collage videos of their year using Flipagram. I thought that it was a super cool idea so I went ahead and made one for my year! I absolutely love it - I used a lot of photos so the transition is pretty quick but man, it is jammed packed with a lot of awesome memories. It's been a good good year. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I'm very much looking forward to New Years festivities. I'm doing what I did last year and going to a local restaurant for a nice dinner and then they turn it into a party afterwards as midnight approaches! I've got my same partner in crime joining me as well as a slew of others, so it should be a good good time! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I hope you have a safe and Happy New Year! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">P.S. If you're looking for a good champagne cocktail, don't forget <a href="http://theworldfrommystilettos.blogspot.ca/2013/01/kir-royale.html" target="_blank">the recipe I shared last year for Kir Royale! </a></span></span>Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02882302033142872783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8815663831724619435.post-27692519227773495362013-12-24T10:00:00.000-05:002013-12-24T10:00:05.983-05:00Merry Christmas!<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Wishing you a very Merry Christmas! </span></span><br />
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Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02882302033142872783noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8815663831724619435.post-25872978459844856192013-12-20T11:30:00.000-05:002013-12-20T11:53:30.084-05:00Christmas Movies<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rF1E7EUzE4M/UrRslu6FhRI/AAAAAAAACZo/UUfYRG-shlo/s1600/Rudolph.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Christmas, Christmas movies, Rudolph the red nosed reindeer" border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rF1E7EUzE4M/UrRslu6FhRI/AAAAAAAACZo/UUfYRG-shlo/s320/Rudolph.jpg" title="Christmas" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I feel like I could talk about the best parts of Christmas forever. There are so many, from big things like family, to little things like candy canes. These favourite things seem to pop up or come to mind constantly over the holidays, which is great. Or you'll hear someone else talk about them and immediately chime in. One of my (endless list of many) favourite things about Christmas is the movies. From old school cartoon movies (most of which I own) to new school Christmas movies. The stories are always filled with love, they always have a festive setting, and let's be honest, when it's snowy outside isn't it the best to sit inside by the tree and watch these Christmas movies? That's what I'm looking forward to this weekend. There's a couple of big snow storms hitting the city and with only a couple of plans, I intend to make sure all the necessary Christmas movies get watched or re-watched! With today being my last work day before the holiday, I've got time :)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">With that in mind, I thought I'd share some of my favourite Christmas movies:</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://theworldfrommystilettos.blogspot.ca/2012/12/love-actually.html" target="_blank">Love Actually</a></b> - This is a no brainer. Forget Christmas, this is one of my ALL TIME favourite movies. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>The Family Stone</b> - I feel like this movie is less well known and popular and I have ZERO idea why. It is again one of the best movies in existence. Fun and funny, such a beautiful story. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://theworldfrommystilettos.blogspot.ca/2012/12/merry-christmas-holidays.html" target="_blank">Elf</a> </b>- Duh. We all need a laugh over the holidays. And we all need a little Will Ferrell always.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Home Alone</b> - Classic. Just classic. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation</b> - I can't believe I only saw this for the first time when I was in my early 20's. That's probably why it's not higher on the list but MAN I know why this is most peoples fave! </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Scrooged</b> - Saw this for the first time last Christmas season with my friend and we laughed and laughed and laughed! Previous to seeing it was in the "Christmas" section of the movie rentals, we hadn't really heard anything of it but decided to give it a shot! If you've not heard of it, do give it a shot! It's hilarious. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, The Grinch, Charlie Brown Christmas</b> - Not in any particular order, I cannot rhyme off a list that does not include these childhood cartoon favourites. I own these and hope to get to them all this weekend or before Christmas - it's tradition! </span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I'm SURE I am missing one or two or ten... isn't that always the way? Someone mentions one and you're like "Oooooh yeahhhhh!". What's your fave?</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">At that, here's my fave part of my fave movie Love Actually - which you should probably only watch if you've seen the movie (spoiler alert) - enjoy: </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Today I am posting another feel-good video which also supports my busy factor, BUT it is a beautiful video. I've noticed so many viral videos going around this month that are just absolute heart-warming, beautiful, and tear-jerking. They are nice reminders that there is so much good in the world, and so much love. The holidays alone are usually enough to remind you of what's important but seeing everyone share beautiful things like last weeks West Jet video, and the one below</span><span style="font-size: x-small;"> - well, it enhances the holiday spirit, but also shows a lot about the human spirit.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Next up: Naya Rivera in a VERY practical and VERY chic outfit. I would definitely wear this to work or a nice dinner. Love it. Also, we've got Blake Lively in probably my fave outfit of them all! This is ONLY a party dress, and even at that, with it's lingerie sexy style, it would only be appropriate at certain parties. There is just something about it though that I think is so elegant as well. Probably her styling of it as it's super tasteful. </span></span><br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/zIEIvi2MuEk" width="640"></iframe>Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02882302033142872783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8815663831724619435.post-2265665595673996632013-12-10T10:00:00.000-05:002013-12-10T10:00:06.065-05:002013 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I love this night! This is usually my kick-off to Christmas but like I said last week, I'm already fully in to the spirit and have been for awhile. But tonight, the tradition that stands will be putting up the Christmas tree! I have my girlfriend coming over to help me out, and to watch the show, and eat some delicious food! So looking forward to it all.</span></span><br />
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<br />Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02882302033142872783noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8815663831724619435.post-86898265905022794392013-12-09T11:30:00.000-05:002013-12-09T11:48:06.356-05:00Seasonal Sparkle<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I'm either giving you a great gift idea, a great gift hint to drop to someone, or a great gift-to-yourself idea! Or even just something pretty to look at. Either way check out these stunning Kate Spade Metro Grand watches <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/kate-spade-new-york-metro-grand-boxed-watch-set/3505625?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=456&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_1_B" target="_blank">I stumbled upon</a> last week. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Talk about perfect holiday sparkle for your wrist, but also with the option to switch out the strap! To me the whole switching out the strap concept reminds me of the kinds of versatile watches that were around when I was a kid. Switch out the strap or the coloured bezel and it's like you've got a whole new watch! I like these ones because one is party perfect where as the other one is more streamlined and classic... okay, maybe not the neon pink as much but definitely the black! </span></span><br />
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