Good start to the week+

Hey everyone!

I've been a bit busy at work lately so just a short little post for now, including one accessory that I think girls can't get enough of!

SHOES!!!!

Aren't these beauties lovely? I always like an embellished shoe, even more so because it allows the wearer to feel elegant, even when wearing a simpler outfit. 

They are called the Nina 'Neva' Pump and they come in black, grape satin (purple), tea rose (blush pink), ivory, and steel satin (pictured). The satin 'half D'Orsay' pump (when one side of the shoe dips down showing the side sole of your foot) has a flourish on the non-D'Orsay side that's reminding me of a bunch of grapes! Additionally, the shoes also feature delicate bead detail around that flourish that makes them that little bit more special.

 Wouldn't they make a great addition to a wedding party? I can picture bridesmaids rocking the same shoe with their dress, especially since it's at an affordable CDN $103.07 (I don't know what's with the random 7 cents).

Happy Monday!

Headshots+

Armor+Adorn:

Excited child is excited

I'm excited guys. REALLY excited, and I'll tell you why.  A little while ago I purchased a WagJag voucher for a photography session with a pro that's worked for fashion editorials and magazines such as Glow (the very magazine I get at work at Shoppers Drug Mart).  I didn't look at his website at the time because I was so convinced that this guy was the person to do my headshots that I just went ahead and bought the voucher.

Today, like a fool, I went ahead and purchased different vouchers for Photoshop, Digital Photography, and Dreamweaver courses! (SUCH a great deal, each were C$39 for C$450 value!) Because I'm a voucher hoarder, I decided to look back on my past vouchers and check out the photographer's website (embarrassingly for the first time) and well I guess I did well because this is what I saw:

Jay Lolli Photography

Amazing, right?

Check out JAY LOLLI's portfolio and information here.

I can't believe I scored this guy, what a talent! I am SALIVATING at the chance to work with him and I can't wait to be shot by him!

Don't have a voucher for a fancy schmancy photographer like I do, but you want headshots?

I shot some beautiful shots for Mikayla over at Eat, Drink, and Be Married Events and all we had was a borrowed camera, a park, styling, and my "subpar" Photoshop skills (I guess it's why I bought that voucher :p).  

It IS possible, and in my next Headshots+ post I'll detail exactly how we pulled it off!

I think I did pretty well, doesn't she look fantastic?

Not the largest size so she doesn't kill me.

note: you can see the coloured version of the shot on her website, linked above.

So, until next time..

PEACE, LOVE + PHOTOGRAPHY :p

P.S. Make a wish. :) 

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Fairytale Dress Time+

In honour of my friend Mikayla at Eat, Drink, and Be Married, having completed her wedding planner course, I wanted to share with you all some of my all-time favorite couture wedding designers.

Maria Karin Couture

I love fairytale and fantasy, so I'm automatically drawn to dresses that evoke that quality in the bride. Obviously these dresses are not for everyone, nor are they entirely practical (guilty!) but they are completely dreamy and wonderful and I hope they can lead to some wedding inspiration!


Part One: St. Pucchi