These next few weeks I’ve teamed up with Coquitlam Centre putting together my favourite looks/items found currently at my favourite stores in the mall.

Today we’re talking about summer color, beauty and accessory must haves for summer! My summer check list includes a great oversized straw hat, romper, sunglasses, summer tote, bright nails and lots & lots & lots of bikinis! I also just picked up this sequin LOVE tank from old navy and I’m living in it- how can I not… gold/white & sequins is my color story!

Because I’m not huge with making a statement with color, when I do wear a bright pink romper (for example) I’ll tone it down with nude wedges, neutral sunglasses and some gold jewelry. Splashes of color to a neutral palate is what I find myself doing the most, as seen with the straw hat and summer tote above!

Happy Shopping!

1. H&M Straw Hat $14.95
2. Aldo Sumerall Tote $34.98
3. Aritzia Wilfred Romper $99
4. Sunglass-Hut Dolce Gabbana $161
5. Essie Nail Color at Target $8
6.  Aldo Faribrio Wedge $40
7.  Target Bikini tops
8. The Bay Clinique Sun SPF 30 $27
9.  Old Navy Love sequin tank $18.95
10. Sephora Dior Addict Lip Glow $35
11.  The Bay Le Daisy Sunshine $75

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-SHOP TILL YOU DROP-

Who doesn’t love a little Palm Springs touch? I love how any bright colour goes! I have such a hard time stepping out of my “comfort pallet” of whites and beiges! But a collection of fabulous items like these, makes me want to throw a bright colourful patio party… wearing a party skirt of course! Time to step out and plash into color- I mean the pool!
Hope you’re enjoying the sunshine!

1, 2, 3!!! Gingham Party Skirt $195
4. Gold Bamboo 5 Piece Place Setting $48
5.  Picnic Basket $128
6.  Pineapple Cocktail picks $28
7.  Beach Bum SPF30 $16
8.  Pineapple glasses $1.49
9.  Palm Springs or Bust $149
10.  Tory Burch Classic Grosgrain Fedora $95
11.  Glitter Sunglasses $22
12.  Tory Burch Cosmetic Case $125
13.  Arianna Bell Pillows
14. Flamingo Glass $.99

-SHOP MY TOP 10 FOR THE WEEKEND-

Wow it’s Friday already? This is amazing… time flies when you’re a new mom!!  At the moment one of the things I think about is how to get that “new mommy glow”, which in reality is more like “the new mommy looks like she got hit by a bus glow!” So, gearing up for the weekend I’m ready with some of my new & old favouries! A fresh and glowing face is exactly  what I need!

And how darling is my new “L” is for Liam necklace, from my dear friend Lauren Elan!? Love sweet sentimental gifts like this! The perfect statement necklace showing off my new mommy status!

TGIF! Happy weekend!

1. L necklace by Lauren Elan
2. New BFREND “tie my once” Cross Bracelet available MONDAY!
3. Kate Spade Makeup Bag $60
4. Too Faced Beach Bunny Bronzer $30
5. Benefit Gold Highlighting Pencil $18
6. Tata Harper Resurfacing Mask $55
7. Joe Malone Red Roses Cologne $110
8. OLO- Love Springs Eternal Youth Preserving Serum $59
9. NARS Illuminator $30
10. NARS Sheer Peach Lipstick $26

It takes me some pretty good convincing to fall in love with a new beauty product. (YES! Candles included…relaxation = beauty!) In the last few months I’ve come across some products that I’ve really fallen for! Especially One LOVE Organics, my skin seriously has never looked so good. And No… no one paid me to say that! :) I honestly think they are the BEST! Organic and natural, what’s not to love? Try some of these products out! Hope you like them as much as I do!

1. Dior Diorskin Airflash Spray Foundation $62
2.  Diptyque BG 111th Anniversary Baies Candle $65
3.  HIPPxRGB Nail Polish $16
4.  Fresh Sugar Shine Lip Treatment $22
5.  Honest Organic Lip Balm
6. Tocca Beauty Crema da Mano – Hand Cream Cleopatra $20
7. OLO MicroDerma Scrub and Mask $39
8.  Butter London Nail Polish $15
9.  St. Tropez Self Tan Lotion $42
10.  NARS Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil $24
11.  OLO Vit C Active Moisture Serum $68

Over a BFREND we’re celebrating our neighbours down south! Happy Memorial Day to all our American bfrends!

Head on over to shopbfrend.com for 25% off all orders! Code: HMW25

(Open to everyone)

It’s that time of the year again! Lots of sun and extra hours in the day to show off your sweet shades! I love the look of a classic pair of tortoise shell thick frame, but this year I’m trying to switch it up a bit! Maybe even add some bling!

Happy Sunny shopping!
-SHOP MY FAVOURITE SUNNIES-

1. Tory Burch Cat Eye $149
2. Tom Ford Angelina $380
3. Prada Irregular Flowers $495
4. Tory Burch Aviator $165
5. Michael Kors Griffen $105
6. Rebecca Minkoff Chelsea $180
7. ASOS Embellished Gem Cat Eye $30
8. C. Wonder Bold Cat Eye $78
9. Elizabeth and James Retro $185
10. Rebecca Minkoff Baxter $220
11. Miu Miu Glitter Infused $395
12. C. Wonder Bold Aviators $78
13. Ray-Ban Classic Wayfarer $150

Last minute Mother’s Day shopping?? Here are some of my top picks for all you and your lovely mommas!! Have a lovely weekend! xo

-SHOP FOR MOM-

1. That’s the Last Straw Tote $248
2.  Gold Chevron & Confetti Place matts $25
3.  Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair $84
4.  Kate Spade Watch $250
5.  ME + MOM BodySuite $16
6. Tiffany & Co. Alphabet Heart Tag Letter $$$
7. Heart Soaps
8.  Voluspa Candle $35
9.  iphone case $50
10.  Sugar & Love Glass Trifle Bowl $59
11. Gold Tory Burch Clutch $195
12.  Proverbs Print via ohmydeerhandmades.com

My very first Mother’s Day weekend has started off with an amazing surprise from 7 A.M Enfant!  I’ve been included in their “Local Living with Remarkable Moms” Issue! I don’t know how remarkable of a mom I’m quite yet after just 3 shorts weeks of being called Mommy to Liam! But since I’m already enjoying sleepless nights and a little bit of craziness, I’ll take it! :) Thank you to 7 A.M. Enfant, you’ve just made my first Mother’s day that much more special!

Check out all the other amazing mom’s and their city hot spots!

( PS: Have you checked out their products? Simply perfect! )

Getting ready for Mother’s Day next weekend?? Here are a few quick things you might not want to forget! xo.

1. FLOWERS!
2. Amour Bfrend Bracelet
3. Pretty Tape to wrap the perfect gift
4. A fabulous card- Kardz Kouture
5. Pretty Monogram Necklace
6. Breakfast in bed!  Why not throw in some cute pencils?