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10 Fall Essentials with Blossom Lounge

October 1, 2014

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After a long hiatus, I am finally back to blogging for the Blossom Lounge blog.  On a daily basis at Blossom, I am surrounded by so many beautiful products including beauty, fashion and accessories. I decided that because I obviously can’t take every little thing I like home with me ,I wanted to round up my top 10 fall essentials at Blossom Lounge. Untitled-1

1. Tucks Shop Trading Co.: Besides the fact that this wool/leather/plaid combo is absolutely stunning, I love the fact that it is proudly made in Canada. The jacket, which is available in this navy/white combo and a red/black combo is designed by none other than Lindsay Borschke, who also happens to be the creator of the “City of Neighbourhoods” toques. These jackets are the perfect topper for now when the weather is just starting to get chilly, and later as a layering piece underneath a heavier jacket. The plaid makes them quintessentially Canadian while the luxe leather detailing keeps them fresh and stylish.

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2. Zoe Organics Cream: Zoe Organics is an all natural family line of products specially formulated for mom and baby. Although I am neither of those, one product that I am all over is the Zoe Organics Cream. With no added fragrances or essentials oils this cream is great for ultra dry and ultra sensitive skin. I tend to get a bit of eczema on my hands when the weather changes, and a little of this cream helps quite a bit.

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3. Gorjana: A new line for Blossom Lounge, but a jewelry line that I have coveted for a long time, Gorjana is definitely on my fall wish list! Although everything from Gorjana at BL is gorgeous, this hammered gold bar necklace is too perfect not to pass up. I love that it can be worn alone or layered with other pieces.

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4. Rifle Paper Co. Iphone Case: Anna Rifle Bond makes the prettiest of designs on everything from greeting cards to temporary tattoos. But it is this black and gold polka dot Iphone case that I am lusting over this fall. I love a classic polka dot pattern, and the gold polka dots on this case really pop against the stark black background.

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5. Lippy La Moss: A dark and vampy lip is a must this fall. This Lippy liquid lipstick in La Moss delivers just that. I love the fact that this is a liquid that deposits colours as opaque as a stick, yet the applicator never dulls like a regular lipstick does.

6. Butter London The Full Monty: What better to go with a moody lip than a metallic nail? I think nothing! I have used Butter London nail polish so many times and love the brush and formula. This nail polish is definitely a fall must have list!

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7. Rebecca Minkoff Bowery Cross Body Bag: Just like a vampy lip looks mysterious and beautiful on a fall day, this bag looks equally as dramatic. It is no wonder that this bordeaux colour is still just as popular as ever because it is just so gorgeous. The colour compliments almost every fall outfit, and the size of the bag is perfect for carrying all of my daily essentials and then some. I also love the handle on the top that makes the bowery cross body extremely refined.

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8. Love Fresh Lavender Wash: On fall evenings I love taking the time to relax and enjoy either long showers or baths. This lavender wash by Love Fresh is the perfect companion as it’s soothing properties relax me and make it easier to fall asleep. I also love how gentle and non-drying this all natural wash is on my skin.

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9. Rosie Jane Leila Lou Soy Wax Candle: If there is one thing I have been using non-stop this past week it is this candle by Rosie Jane. Although I wouldn’t say that this is a fall scented candle it smells so incredible that I want to keep it in my house all year round. With notes of pear, jasmine and fresh cut grass this candle is sure to be a fave.

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10. Henry & Bellow super skinny high waisted jeans:  Every fall I feel like a new dark pair of skinnies are on my list of things to purchase. These Henry & Belle super skinny high waisted jeans are great because they fit every curve of my bottom half beautifully and the high waist smooths the top half out. These jeans give my legs, but and belly a perfect smooth appearance that I am always looking for in a great pair of jeans. The deep indigo wash is also a classic so these jeans will last for seasons.

My Top 10 Favourite Instagram Feeds

September 4, 2014

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When a friend from college introduced me to Instagram a couple of years ago I remember being completely bemused by it. I had also just recently received an IPhone for Christmas, so the idea of taking pictures and posting them on social media was all too new to me. At the beginning of my Instagram days I didn’t think about creating a well curated feed. Slowly I have come to find that taking time to plan my pictures and edit them on apps like Afterlight have become such an important part in driving traffic to my blog. I not only love Instagram for posting my own pictures, but also because there are many feeds that give me so much inspiration. These feeds almost all consist of style, food, home decor and of course some pretty cute pups! Read below to check out 10 of my favourite Instagram feeds and get a little peek of my own.

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Instagram Feed: The Blondielocks
What to Expect: My personal Instagram feed consists of snippets of my blog posts along with everyday inspirations. Full of fashion, food, DIY and of course Milo, my feed is inspired by all of my favourite things.

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Instagram Feed: View From The Topp
What to Expect: Kate Brien from View From The Topp has an Instagram feed that follows a very particular theme…shoefies! This girl has one killer wardrobe and shoe closet, and she meticulously shoots them using the same angle to create an extremely uniform and visually appealing feed. I also love how she matches her outfits to the floor she shoots on (how does she do that!?).

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Instagram Feed: Monika Hibbs
What to Expect: Monika Hibbs (formerly The Doctors Closet) has one of those Instagram feeds that is dream worthy. Her use of bright white colours in almost every picture leaves her Instagram looking so bright and airy. She also has one amazing home that she decorated herself…and the cutest baby ever!

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Instagram Feed: IChaity
What to Expect: Meet Riley, a French Canadian dog who completely makes my day with his (I mean his owner’s) perfectly crafted pictures. I love the minimalistic white and grey colour palette of this feed, and also enjoy how gracious Rileys owner is. There are also some great tips for homemade dog treats and extremely stylish dog products.

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Instagram Feed: Crazy Style Love
What to Expect: Jenny From Crazy Style Love has some of the most creative and brightest Instagram pictures out there. She manages to make even the most basic things, like a smoothie, look like something from a magazine. This feed is the perfect balance between fashion, food and flowers, and I am in love…Crazy Style Love!

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Instagram Feed: Lady Slider
What to Expect: If I were a surfer girl I think I would want to be Tara Michi. This girl is one badass chick who mixes surf culture, style and of course one cute pooch into her stunning Instagram feed (who can resist?). I am a sucker for ocean pictures, and these are some of the most beautiful I have ever seen. She can also style a killer top knot.

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Instagram Feed: Stephanie Sterjovski
What to Expect: Stephanie Sterjovski has amazing style but is also extremely talented in graphic design. She created her brand SS Print shop a couple of years ago and now sells in stores like Chapters/Indigo. I love her feed because it mixes fashion with snippets of her prints. She regularly teams up with Anna With Love and Tiffany Pratt and together they create some of the most glittery and girly shoots around!

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Instagram Feed: Gray Malin
What to Expect: If I could afford an actual Gray Malin photograph I would be thrilled. His photos represent everything that is summer to me. Since I can’t have a piece of his art in my home, his Instagram feed will have to do. I love this feed because it showcases how others have used his photographs in their homes, and snippets of colourful life.

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Instagram Feed: Gaby Burger
What to Expect: Although I love everything about this Instagram feed, including the fashion, food and fitness, my favourite thing has to be how Gaby has created the most beautiful home using affordable and handmade DIYs. From her custom painted leopard print entry way wall, to the most gorgeous end table (that I plan on copying), her creativity constantly inspires me to want to create more homemade goods.

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Instagram Feed: Jillian Harris Design
What to Expect: When narrowing down my top Instagram feeds, I ended up choosing Jillian Harris’s because of Nacho. No not the kind you eat, Nacho is Jillian’s little Boxer from Mexico. Jillian got Nacho around the same time as Jamie and I got Milo our little Caribbean dog. I have found it so cool to watch both of our pooches grow! Besides the fact that I am obsessed with Nacho, I also love Jillian’s style, interior design photos and food posts.

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Instagram Feed: Sailing Sea Style
What to Expect: This Instagram feed by Sloane Kratzman is one that I recently stumbled on but quickly knew would become one of my favourites. I immediately connected with her nautical vibe and beachy chic style that I have always thought of myself as. If I can’t be home in Nova Scotia by the ocean then Sailing Sea Style will be escape.

Completely Converted: One Love Organics

August 19, 2014

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It is a rare thing for me to become obsessed with one line of anything. Usually I am the person who loves one thing of a particular brand and sticks with just that, rarely trying out all of the other things said company has to offer. This trait of mine managed to change about a month ago when Blossom Lounge received the summer collection from One Love Organics. Although we had carried OLO previous to this, I had never really looked at it. I always thought the packaging was gorgeous, so I am not sure why I never bothered with it before. The 4 products in the summer collection (Apple a Day, Pretty Pores, Healthy Locks, Gardenia Spray) sold me immediately with their catchy names and beautiful scents, and it wasn’t long after purchasing those products that I became hooked on basically everything else OLO has to offer. I am now completely converted to this amazing brand, and couldn’t be happier with it!

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