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Skirt Redo and why I started blogging

Posted on September 5, 2011December 21, 2014 by Elaine

Some of you may be unaware that Toronto Beauty Reviews is actually the 2nd blog I started. ย I had another blog called Curls and Pearls but I merged the two this past spring.

I haven’t really paid attention to when I started blogging but it’s been definitely over a year since I started Curls and Pearlsย as I recall it being in the beginning of Summer. ย It got me thinking about what made me start blogging.

But first, let me start with an outfit and then I’ll take you through the story.

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Top: LOFT XSP
Skirt: Mexx size 4
Belt: Winners
Shoes: Nine West size 7 (hmmm…these are like the ONLY shoes I wear…think I need a new pair!)
Necklace and bracelet: Avon
Here is the back view (sorry I had to run inside – neighbors were out there!)
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You can see that the belt is essentially holding the skirt up.
Here’s a picture without the belt at all:

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When I would shop for clothes I used to think “if it doesn’t fall off, it fits!” ย Then I discovered style blogs geared towards petites such as Alterations Needed and Extra Petiteย which showed me that fit was very important for all woman, especially petites since clothes were notย necessarilyย made for the proportions of shorter women. ย I became OBSESSED with blog reading and then the Alterations Needed forum was born and that’s when the community interaction began. ย I started to “get to know” many of the ladies and felt more comfortable posting comments and questions.

I was contemplating starting my own blog but I was still really apprehensive. ย Then I saw a picture of myself wearing this same skirt at a friend’s birthday dinner:

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Try to focus on my terrible outfit, I asked my husband to cover up everyone’s faces! ย I thought I looked so cute in this outfit until I saw the picture LOL! ย The skirt is too big so it’s too long, the shirt I’m wearing hits at an unflattering length and I look like I have really stubby legs and no waist!
That’s what pushed me to start my blog to get advice from fellow bloggers petite and non-petite.
I’m glad I was able to make this skirt work because despite the skirt being too big, it’s one of my favorites!
Here’s a close up of my jewellery:
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Avon Bohemian Princess Necklace/Earring set (here and here)

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Avon Bohemian Princess Bracelet (here and here)

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The beads are somehow attached to the closure by crochet I think?

So, you have this skirt to thank or blame for my blogging ๐Ÿ˜›

My fellow bloggers – what made you start blogging?

 

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36 thoughts on “Skirt Redo and why I started blogging”

  1. TOBeautyReviews says:
    November 7, 2011 at 2:26 pm

    Ah I love hearing your story! Our bodies are ever changing and I think it’s so important to feel good in your clothes, that’s awesome that blogging and taking pictures is helping out with seeing what works. And good for you for altering stuff, I wish I were that talented!

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  2. Helen says:
    November 7, 2011 at 9:46 am

    I started blogging after I had my 2nd child. I found that my clothes don’t fit me like they used to and I became frustrated that my body had changed. Blogging and taking outfit pictures helped me cue in to the problems I faced. I realized that those pictures let me see potential in certain tops, pants etc and to economize I didn’t have to go buy something new. I just had to alter it. =)

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  3. Petite in the City says:
    September 11, 2011 at 8:45 pm

    I didn’t start the blog…Cat did! ๐Ÿ˜›

    But I really wished I started blogging when I was living in US..I had so much more time and access to online shopping, definitely not much time now with school. I agreed to doing the blog because I wanted to practice my writing (on non-techy engineering topics), and I used to have a blog on boring aspects of my personal life. I definitely don’t think I’m a fashion guru or anything, but its been fun doing it so far..especially meeting you girls!!! ๐Ÿ™‚ Plus now I feel so “in” b/c I know how to tweet and I understand what a web domain is ๐Ÿ˜‰

    I like your “after” outfit…plus love the Avon jewelry!

    Lor

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  4. Tiffany says:
    September 9, 2011 at 12:05 pm

    Well, you have definitely learned to dress your petite self!! You look fabulous in that skirt and top!

    I started blogging because I needed motivation to put some effort into dressing my post-baby body! =)

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  5. The Little Dust Princess says:
    September 7, 2011 at 8:42 pm

    haha love that edited photo, Elaine! I started blogging because after a while of following blogs, I wanted to join in the fun! I enjoy taking outfit pics and sharing my inspiration with other stylish ladies from around the world.

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  6. fashionforteens says:
    September 7, 2011 at 7:51 pm

    Very interesting! I started blogging for similar reasons. I had been reading Curls and Pearls, Extra Petite, and Alterations Needed for a while and really appreciated that they provided tips for fitting a petite figure. I have always had trouble fitting into clothes since I was a kid and wanted to share my tips with other people. Also, I love fashion and beauty and writing about them is a lot of fun! By the way your purple top looks great, the color really pops and looks great on you.

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  7. SewPetiteGal says:
    September 6, 2011 at 10:12 pm

    Definitely a big change with the belt – it looks great now!!

    You know that stylish girl at work or school you’ve always admired? That’s what the blogging world is for me – I can get advice / feedback for my body type and get awesome ideas from all the fashionistas out there. I also wanted an outlet for showcasing my DIY stuff to hopefully share and reapply ideas with fellow crafters ๐Ÿ™‚

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  8. Nelah says:
    September 6, 2011 at 9:04 pm

    I love that top and skirt, really cute outfit.

    That is a great story behind your blog Elaine. It is amazing how blogging has helped or inspired each of us in one way or another. To me, it is like a little sanctuary far away from busy life. I get to write and express my thoughts, am inspired to dress better and etc.

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  9. TaraMixandMatch says:
    September 6, 2011 at 7:05 pm

    Thanks for sharing ๐Ÿ™‚ I was loving looking at style blogs, and wanted to join in on the fun haha

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  10. Michelle says:
    September 6, 2011 at 5:11 pm

    Lol! I love that you ran back inside because of the neighbors! :p

    I started blogging to join up with the other petites that were reviewing the fit of items. I love helping other girls in my predicament find clothing that fits…hopefully some do not need to make a trip to the mall…they can just order offline based off of the feedback given on my blog and by the petite community.

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  11. Elle says:
    September 6, 2011 at 1:46 pm

    Love the story! And the skirt looks a million times better with the belt holding it on your natural waist!

    I started blogging because my wardrobe was in a pretty awkward place – I had been almost two years out of college and still had a lot to improve on (like how to separate casual from business) and really enjoyed all the petite fashion blogs that I followed and decided to start my own to chronicle my own journey toward becoming a better dressed adult ๐Ÿ™‚

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  12. Clara Turbay says:
    September 6, 2011 at 1:36 pm

    I like this blog so much I hope you can check out mine.

    http://paquetevistasbien.blogspot.com

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  13. Jen says:
    September 6, 2011 at 11:04 am

    Elaine – fantastic post and love your story ๐Ÿ™‚ The skirt is very big on you and love that you shared it. I started blogging for several reasons 1) my sister 2) our jewelry line 3) my love of fashion and 4) and for most of life my friends asked me how I shopped and put stuff together and finally I’m at a time in my life that I had time to blog!

    Elaine – you are the best supporter and I want to thank you. Your positive comments bring a smile to my face and I hope I do the same for you.

    Have a fab week and keep up the awesome blogging.

    http://www.redsolesandredwine.com

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  14. Bravoe Runway says:
    September 6, 2011 at 9:28 am

    This is a great post Elaine and I am always interested in hearing why people started their blogs! All from 1 ill-fitting skirt huh? You always look great and I think of all the blog communities out there, the most tightly knit is the petite community. I see a lot of responses and support from each of you on to other blogs! I enjoy reading your clothing reviews as well as your cosmetic reviews! Looking at my photos, what I realized was make-up that looked good in person wasn’t the same in cameras and I’m planning to read through your posts this week to learn more about other products. And thank you again for the help that one time w/the lipstick issue! I did finally find a red shade that actually looked nice ๐Ÿ™‚ Keep writing this fantastic posts because I look forward to reading them!

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  15. PetiteAsianGirl says:
    September 6, 2011 at 8:48 am

    Aw, what a great story! I especially love that group photo (with the monkey and smiley faces and all covering up your friends). This used to happen all too often to me. You *think* an outfit looks great until you see photos and realize it’s wildly unflattering. You know what would bring this cute skirt up another notch? Actually getting the alterations on the waist, lol! It’s costly, but it may be worth not having a belt hold up the entire skirt several inches too big.

    I started blogging b/c I enjoyed alterations needed too much. I would comment excitedly suggesting potential alterations, and share recent finds in her comments like a giddy child, and always check back to see if Kelly responded. Lol! I figured it was better just to get my thoughts out on my own blog than pester her in the comments.

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  16. Arianne says:
    September 6, 2011 at 8:47 am

    LOVE this post! I’m sure your “bad outfit” is what I have on most of the time.

    I started blogging after I joined Chick Advisor and found it fun to review products, and found that a lot of girls found it helpful when I shared my personal experiences. It just kind of snowballed from there, and there was no turning back for this girly girl. ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  17. My Dressy Ways says:
    September 6, 2011 at 8:40 am

    Great post! I love hearing how other bloggers got started! I’ve been reading blogs FOR YEARS. I even blogged a little myself but it was more of an online diary for my family than anything. After a couple years of reading style blogs and having coworkers tell me I needed to start my own style blog, I did it. I’m a budget blogger for sure, no designer gear on my blog! It was on and off since last December, but I’ve finally found a good cadence in the last few months which has helped my blog grow tremendously. Funny what a little commitment will do, right? ๐Ÿ˜‰ And now I’m hooked!

    And do I need mention the wonderful network of women I have connected with??? This is the best and most priceless reward to blogging!

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  18. Elaine A (TOBeautyReviews) says:
    September 6, 2011 at 8:05 am

    @questforfashionsense.com LOL yes it will, I will probably NEVER get rid of it now! ๐Ÿ˜‰

    @Michelle (LipstickRules) Thanks Michelle! And can I just say I’m sooo glad you started blogging. I just love reading your posts and of course you are one of my lipstick experts!

    @Canadianpetite Yes they really are great to learn from – couldn’t agree more. It’s so interesting to see how real clothes look on real people. I’m tired of seeing stuff in ads or magazines only to realize they probably pinned and tucked and clipped the clothes on to the models!

    @Alterations Needed Thank YOU Kelly for welcoming me to the little community ๐Ÿ˜‰ Yes frumpy is such a good word, that’s totally how I would describe that before shot of me – to think that was just over a year ago!

    @Style Journey Heather and Kayla I’m so glad to have found your blog, I love seeing your remixes and how you can take your existing clothes and make them completely different each time!

    @Louise @ cosmetic bee Louise, I love that your husband was the one that encouraged you! And don’t doubt that you have interesting things to say, you know I’m one of your biggest “fans” and I go straight to you for your expert advice ๐Ÿ™‚

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  19. Elaine A (TOBeautyReviews) says:
    September 6, 2011 at 8:00 am

    @Tinfoils TiarasYes, such a good point, so interesting to see how your style changes, even if it’s subtly! I enjoyed seeing all your different hairstyles in your recent post ๐Ÿ˜‰

    @Make Mommy Chic Yeah you totally give me hope too – if I ever become a mom ๐Ÿ™‚ And yes “meeting” amazing bloggers is certainly a reason to keep blogging!

    @katattack2000 Ah yes Jen at From Head to Toe is another awesome blogger – she’s one that got me excited about beauty again too! Thanks for your comment, I love hearing feedback!

    @Olyvia I know, huge difference! And to think if I never found blogs I would STILL be wearing that skirt like that! LOL!

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  20. Louise @ cosmetic bee says:
    September 6, 2011 at 7:37 am

    Great post – thanks for sharing!! You look great! You know, I noticed the exact same thing in many of my photos. Most of my skirts are too big and too long, and need to be taken in and/or shortened, and many of my tops are too baggy.

    I started blogging because my husband encouraged me to do it. He thought that I had some interesting thoughts to share with people. Not sure about that, but it is fun and a nice outlet for me.

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  21. Style Journey says:
    September 6, 2011 at 7:00 am

    Great post! Glad the skirt made you start blogging! We started blogging as a way to shop our closets and learn to remix our wardrobes! We were also apprehensive, but so glad we took the plunge!

    Heather & Kayla

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  22. Alterations Needed says:
    September 5, 2011 at 11:48 pm

    LOL…I love your skirt story! And thank you so much for shout-out!

    I started blogging because I knew I looked frumpy in my clothes and I was tired of it! I kept looking around everywhere I went and I saw all these other petite women looking the same way I did, and I thought, “there has to be something better than this!” AN was born a short time later. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  23. Canadianpetite says:
    September 5, 2011 at 9:43 pm

    Good save on the skirt! Blogs are good to learn from. I started blogging to see how much I can improve a year from now (if I can last that long) from all the lessons I learn from you and other petite bloggers.

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  24. Michelle (LipstickRules) says:
    September 5, 2011 at 9:20 pm

    Love the skirt! I started blogging for a few reasons, namely I loved to write, was curious about social media, and of course, loved lipstick! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  25. questforfashionsense.com says:
    September 5, 2011 at 9:07 pm

    I love stories! Thanks for sharing, Elaine. Hahaha, so a skirt started you on blogging…very cool. It will now live on in infamy! ;D

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  26. Olyvia says:
    September 5, 2011 at 8:43 pm

    wow! what a difference that skirt is from pre-blog! I still can’t find the right placement of my skirts on me (and be comfortable at the same time). I do thank the petite blogging community too, since I think I’m improving in my style ๐Ÿ™‚

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  27. katattack2000 says:
    September 5, 2011 at 8:19 pm

    I started blogging only just recently because I got inspired by petite bloggers such as Jean and Jen frmheadtotoe. I also wanted to use it as a creative outlet to post up any OOTD or anything that I wanted to post up – fashion or otherwise ๐Ÿ™‚

    It’s great to hear how other bloggers started up ๐Ÿ™‚ Love the outfit too ๐Ÿ™‚

    katattack2000@wordpress.com

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  28. Make Mommy Chic says:
    September 5, 2011 at 7:52 pm

    HI, great post Elaine, and super cute outfit (I think that your neighboors probably thought so too!). I started blogging because I have a cousin who once said to me ‘wow, you give me hope- you’re a mom and you’re still stylish and cool’. I thought about it and decided to start a blog to show that you can be a mom and have tons of fun too! And, I get to meet a lot awesome bloggers (like you!)!

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  29. Tinfoils Tiaras says:
    September 5, 2011 at 7:46 pm

    What a beautiful outfit- I love the colour of the top on you and the skirt looks great with a belt! I started blogging to document my daily outfits so that I could see the hits and misses and what works, what doesn’t! It’s so fun to see our style evolving with time!

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  30. Elaine A (TOBeautyReviews) says:
    September 5, 2011 at 7:35 pm

    @Really PetiteLOL Annie that’s awesome! I remember seeing all your outfit pictures on the AN forum when you took them all in front of your office clock ๐Ÿ™‚ How far we’ve come!

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  31. Elaine A (TOBeautyReviews) says:
    September 5, 2011 at 7:34 pm

    @Cher
    Cher I remember finding you to and I was sooo excited that you were originally from Toronto!!! And that we were about the same age LOL! Well I hope you never get bored with your blog b/c I would miss it!

    @charlene-ann Thanks Charlene-Ann! Yay another Torontonian!!! Thanks for leaving a comment I really appreciate it ๐Ÿ™‚

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  32. Really Petite says:
    September 5, 2011 at 7:31 pm

    Yay! no more writers block! I’ve been having that lately too! LOL

    And I started blogging because of Jean and Kelly- they inspired me and I LOVE to shop so I get a high off of sharing deals and clothes that I find ๐Ÿ™‚

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  33. charlene-ann says:
    September 5, 2011 at 7:24 pm

    Just recently found you blog! I love it and I especially love that you’re from Toronto ๐Ÿ™‚ love the outfit, the whole look! you look great ๐Ÿ˜€

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  34. Cher says:
    September 5, 2011 at 7:21 pm

    Boredom. LOL. I go through phases of different hobbies (like many people do), but mine are almost always fashion-related. I’ve also “blogged” in the past, about my life rather than in relation to fashion. And just one day, I decided to start a style blog. I never even read fashion or style blogs at the time, so I wasn’t really inspired by anyone to start one, I simply just wanted to start a new blog. I was also starting to get into photography as well, so I thought I would just merge all my interests into one thing and see how long it lasted. LOL. I never even imagined that people would actually want to read my blog…it was just a creative outlet for my own purposes. And it still is. As much as I think it’s flattering that a few people read my blog, I do it for me. It’s just interesting to see myself evolve creatively over time and it’s a good distraction from all the other “regular” things in my life. And the fact that I do it for my own personal satisfaction and incorporating several of my different hobbies (even though it slows down on occasion) is probably why it’s lasted so long.

    BTW, your feet are size 7?

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  35. Elaine A (TOBeautyReviews) says:
    September 5, 2011 at 7:18 pm

    @Jennifer That’s great Jennifer! I’m sure you are helping many, it’s so easy to get into bad financial situations yet so difficult to get out of them.

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  36. Jennifer says:
    September 5, 2011 at 7:12 pm

    Being broke, constantly, made me want to blog about getting out of my bad financial situation. Whatever knowledge or experiences that I impart onto others is great.

    Reply

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Putting these on the grid so I can look at them lo Putting these on the grid so I can look at them long after theyโ€™ve gone ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿ’ 

@wellingtonfleur did an amazing job creating this custom bouquet! (And @adam__malek did an exceptional job picking things out!)
๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿฉต๐Ÿฉถ Wearing: @hauslabs Triclone skin te ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿฉต๐Ÿฉถ 

Wearing:
@hauslabs Triclone skin tech concealer in 03
@milkmakeup sculpt stick in Toasted 
@annabellecosmetics kohl eyeliner in black* + Sky Limit mascara*
@tower28beauty GetSet powder + OneLiner in Paint My Number (as blush)
@rarebeauty lifting brow gel 
@lysbeautyofficial bronzer in motivate 
#QuoBeauty Love Is Love palette
@patmcgrathreal Celestial Nirvana palette 

*gifted products 

#torontobeautyreviews #mytbrfave #tbrcontributors #boldmakeup #blueeyeshadow #makeupinspo #drugstoremakeup #beautyforeveryone #canadianbrand
Little pop of color to brighten the grey day ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ–ค

Wearing:
@annabellecosmetics Kohl eyeliner in Balsam Green*+ Sky Limit mascara* + Perfect Fit setting spray*
@colourpopcosmetics Just My Luck palette
@hauslabs Triclone Skin Tech concealer in 03
@milkmakeup sculpt stick in Toasted + cooling water jelly tint in Splash 
@rarebeauty lifting brow gel
@tower28beauty GetSet powder in translucent + Oneliner in Paint My Number 
@kjh.brand Hyper Shine Highlight kit in Lite Pink 

*gifted products 
#mytbrfave #torontobeautyreviews #tbrcontributors #beautyforeveryone #greeneyeshadow #easymakeup #makeupinspo
Life (and lack of shipping options) get in the way Life (and lack of shipping options) get in the way of your holiday shopping? ๐Ÿ˜ฌ Not to fear - TBRโ€™s elves have got you covered! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ

Check out our last-minute holiday gift guide highlighting local stores where you can get amazing presents for everyone on your list! โœ…๐ŸŽ

Featuring: @thedetoxmarketcanada @aaniin.hello @goodintentions.to @soccoliving @juxtaposeannex @shoppersdrugmart @canadiantire @wildcraftcare @sharkbeauty @sodastreamcanada @annabellecosmetics @marcellecosmetics (and a pro tip from @calenmikenzie!) 

*some products were gifted for editorial consideration 

#lastminutegifts #holidaygiftguide #torontobeautyreviews #mytbrfave #tbrcontributors #shoplocalcanada #torontobusiness
๐Ÿ›๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ‰๐Ÿง€๐Ÿฅ“๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿฆ‹ Hallowee ๐Ÿ›๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ‰๐Ÿง€๐Ÿฅ“๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿฆ‹

Halloween as a librarian who used to be an MUA ๐Ÿ™ƒ

#torontobeautyreviews #mytbrfave #tbrcontributors #halloween2024 #theveryhungrycaterpillar #makeupinspo #easycostume #bookstagram
Happy Autumn, from me & the books ๐Ÿ“š ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‚ # Happy Autumn, from me & the books ๐Ÿ“š ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‚

#torontobeautyreviews #librarian #mytbrfave #tbrcontributors #dailymakeup
Looking to shift your skincare routine as the weat Looking to shift your skincare routine as the weather changes? Learn more about why LoLa loves @byoma - and why you should definitely check out this drugstore powerhouse - in her latest piece for the blog. 

๐Ÿ”— in bio! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ

*products kindly gifted

#torontobeautyreviews #mytbrfave #tbrcontributors #byoma #villabrill #brillcom #lexpr #shoppersbeauty #drugstoreskincare
Prague! ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ 1 - Charles Bridge 2 - St Vitus Prague! ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ

1 - Charles Bridge
2 - St Vitus Cathedral (took 600 yrs to build; I cried because it was so stunning in person)
3 - Cute lil gargoyle 
4 - Palace gardens
5 - Beer Spa + beer chocolates in Tycho Braheโ€™s former home! (Check out my recent reel for more on this)
6 - Truffle gnocchi in champagne foam @cafeimperial_praha ๐Ÿคค
7 - Klementinum Baroque library 
8 - from the top of the Astronomical Tower! 
9 - Astronomical Clock 
10 - Wunderkammer at Strahov Monastery 
11 - Philosophical Hall at Strahov Monastery
12 - c. 1800 Dendrological Library at Strahov (books carved from trees, covered in their bark and lichen & filled with their leaves and seeds!)
13 - 800 yr old natural sandstone water spring underneath Strahov Monastery, now housed in what they call โ€œHellโ€ restaurant. ๐Ÿ˜‚ @napekle 
14 - Travel friends! @kendranh 
15 - *Immediately* losing at pinball at @joystick_bar_prague ๐Ÿ‘พ
16 - Getting *very* into the all-you-can-drink wine bar (!) @nasklenicku ๐Ÿท
17 - obligatory trashy snacks after the wine bar 
18 - peacock chilling on the hotel grounds @hotelupava 
19 - Fun restaurant where you pay by the skewer (sooo tasty) @bistrospejle 
20 - the views were ok, I guess ๐Ÿ™ƒ

#torontobeautyreviews #prague #tbrcontributors #mytbrfave #praha #europetrip #visitprague
Throwback to the incredible @arianaandtherose show Throwback to the incredible @arianaandtherose show in July โœจโค๏ธ The Lonely Hearts Club tour was an absolute banger. CANNOT WAIT for the next album! Get your glitter ready, friends. ๐Ÿ™ƒ

#torontobeautyreviews #mytbrfave #tbrcontributors #lonelyheartsclub #lonelyheartsclubtour #arianaandtherose #torontoevents #synthpop #indieartist
Venice! ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น 1 - gelato 2 - stunning architec Venice! ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น

1 - gelato
2 - stunning architecture everywhere 
3 - snacks 
4 - the original horses from St Markโ€™s Basilica
5 - Ponte dellโ€™Accademia 
6 - ๐Ÿ
7 - the staircase of books at the Libreria Acqua Alta 
8 & 9 - canals 
10 - Torcello
11 - Burano 
12 - 1300 yr old church 
13 - casual ceiling in Dogeโ€™s Palace
14 - glass art from Murano
15 - St Markโ€™s
16 - tiramisu cannoli. Italian food turducken!
17 - Vivaldi concert w orchestra in Baroque costumes
18 - ๐Ÿ•

#torontobeautyreviews #mytbrfave #tbrcontributors #venice #italytrip #summertravel
Come with me to pick up the art piece created from Come with me to pick up the art piece created from the flowers in my bridal bouquet! ๐Ÿฅนโค๏ธ

Getting my flowers preserved and turned into this incredible piece was one of the best decisions I made during my wedding planning. โœจ

Amanda and her team are extraordinary artists (and wonderful humans!) who give your flowers a new life and preserve memories. Every time I walk past this piece on my wall, my heart glows with flashbacks of my wedding day. 

If you have an important event that includes flowers, do yourself a favor and book with Parched to get them preserved. They accept flowers from across Canada, and have worked on blooms marking all occasions of life, from graduations, baby showers, weddings, and memorials. They can even create pendants using flower remnants! 

Bouquet: @coolgreenandshady 
Wedding photographer: @alexa.studios 
Wedding planner: @karinalemkeweddings 
Preservation artists: @parchedfloral 

#torontobeautyreviews #tbrcontributors #mytbrfave #smallbusinesssupport #floralpreservation #torontowedding #weddinginspo #parchedfloral #weddingflorals
Come visit a Beer Spa with us in Prague! ๐Ÿคฏ๐Ÿป๐Ÿ›

This was definitely a unique and fun experience during our vacation. And our skin felt soooooo soft after! ๐Ÿ˜

#Beer #torontobeautyreviews #mytbrfave #tbrcontributors #prague #europetrip #tripideas #spaday 

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