fashion friday: super stylin’ blogettes

Posted on February 24, 2012

this is the second installment of ‘super stylin’ blogettes’ and i’m choosing my favourite fashion blogger looks from the past week! if you want to know more about a specific look, click on the blog name below the photos.

do you have a favorite fashion blogger i should know about? leave it in the comments below and i’ll check them out – maybe they’ll be featured in the next ‘super stylin’ blogettes’ post!

this time tomorrow – krystal, san francisco
the mint colored jeans with the relaxed fit mint colored knit is so casual but it’s kicked up to a chic look with the bow-detailed pumps. adorable!

girl with curves – tanesha, san francisco
i am simply in LOVE with this look. the deep green and navy pair beautiful, and the belt gives a beautiful hourglass silhouette at the natural waist. this is my fave look of the week!

stylestruck – olivia, vancouver
printed party pants are all the rage this season, but these ones keep it classic with the nautical colours. paired with a simple silk look blouse, it’s such a ladylike, classic look.

miss melissa – melissa, vancouver
what a sweet way to work your neutrals. the shoulder pouf on the blazer and statement necklace give this look just the right amount of edge when paired with the a-line skirt and classic patent pumps.

adore this: h&m gold lamé trend sweater

Posted on February 23, 2012

i simply adore this gold lamé sweater from h&m. it’s a total trend piece but for $9.95 (!!!), it’s something you can update your wardrobe with, and once you’re over it, no guilt. win, win, win!

my apartment: a sneak peek

Posted on February 21, 2012

hello lovely readers! i was recently featured on ‘made by girl’ with an article i wrote on renting entitled ‘the good, the bad and the UGLY’. i took a few snapshots of my apartment to include with the article, so i wanted to give you lovlies a peek into my space. it’s in a state of flux right now; with my boyfriend moving in, there will be BIG updates coming over the next few months (as you can tell by my bedroom, a tad girl-i-fied which just won’t do for him!)

my apartment is the best of all worlds: the location is central to everything, the building is heritage (1900′s) but completely re-finished (granite etc.) and spacious at just under 1000 sq ft. the downside? one bathroom and no outdoor space, but you can’t have it all and even though i’ve been known to be extremely picky, this fits my (our) lifestyle perfectly.

i’m so excited for updates which include changing my current bedroom into a dual office, moving into the bigger bedroom, new kitchen chairs, replacing the bookcase in the dining room with a more modern piece, replacing the tv bench that i’ve re-purposed as a catch all (yuck!), new dining room light fixture… i could go on! it’s a dynamic project and i’m excited to sink my teeth into it.

i’ll have a new set of photos once everything is complete full of fresh ideas and inspiration for your space.

check out my feature after the jump for those of you who are interested!

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instagram sparkles

Posted on February 20, 2012

this week was hectic but i was able to squeak in some fun. my v-day was uber special and i bought a new pair of shoes from zara (seen in the look above!).

on a personal note, i just wanted to thank everyone who takes the time to visit and comment on the blog. your encouragement and interest in {the sparkle} means the world to me. have a wonderful week! x

a spotlight on where i keep my i see noise print // ava with her pops on a sunny sunday afternoon // sparkly pink and red v-day nails // a grey on grey on grey outfit // before heading out to sunday dinner with my bf’s fam // scored half price fancy chocolates on feb.15th – everygirl style!

do you follow the instagramin’ yet? here i am!

weekend sparkles

Posted on February 17, 2012

this weekend, i’m celebrating a vip’s 30th birthday; i’m bringing the sparklers, of course. have a fantastic weekend! x

feast your eyes on coco chanel’s apartment

healthy chips… think kale

this is how to get a ‘top knot’ aka a really cute bun! (something i wear a tad too often)

apartment gardens… hey, why the heck not?

photo credit: pinterest

fashion friday: spring accessories

Posted on February 17, 2012

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which of us isn’t crazy about accessories? picking up a fun new lipstick, beach hat or pair of sunnies can be quite little thrill… and don’t even get me started on shoes (guilty: 100 pairs and counting! eep. to quote a famous heroine “i will literally be the old lady who lived in her shoes”). annnyways, lets get excited for spring! a lot of these items are totally budget friendly, by the way. love that!

p.s: just freshened up my wardrobe for the upcoming season and purchased those dior sunnies. adore. them.

p.p.s: have you entered the giveaway for the GORGEOUS gold vintage print yet? it ends on monday, so you only have a few more days!

recipe: the kitchen sink salad

Posted on February 16, 2012

one of my go-to meals is what i call ‘the kitchen sink salad’, meaning ‘use what you have’ and ‘create a masterpiece’. what i love about this version is the mix of flavours and textures, the simplicity and unpretentious approach. not to mention it’s filling and nutritious!

my version is dressed with a drizzle of balsamic crema… yum!

as you’ll see, it’s as simple as chopping up a few things and tossing them in. one knife, one bowl, one cutting board. swap out one ingredient for another, play with balance and make it your own.