A design & lifestyle blog by kristina
Choosing a bridal look for your big day is a challenge! You could go glamorous, boho chic, or just sweet and simple. Like my Make Up and Hair styling pros said yesterday, it’s important to do a little research before your trial, know the style of your wedding and, ultimately, want to aim for an
I am well on my way to having most major things planned for our big day, which is so exhilarating!! One thing I checked off my list recently was my hair and makeup trial with my extremely talented bridesmaids, who also happen to be my stylists! And it went amazingly! I was so happy that
If you’ve heard one thing about The Girl on the Train, you’ve probably heard that it’s the new Gone Girl.And yes, much like its comparison, it is an intense, psychological thriller where no one can be trusted. But it can also stand on its own as a great page turner! “Rachel takes the same commuter train
3 wonderful days in Paris…what could be lovelier! I was very happy to return to the City of Light this spring break. It seems each time I go back, I love it just a little bit more and for different reasons. I remember the first time I discovered Paris with my best friend, Jenny, we
I am jet setting on a trip to Paris, Florence and Rome for about 10 days and I couldn’t be more excited!! I started buying some essential items and packing up my bag a day or two ago, trying to grab the perfect outfits, shoes, toiletries, etc. One thing I am really particular about is
After my trip into Lena Dunham’s world (see here), I decided to give the whole autobiography of funny women another try and picked up Amy Poehler’s debut novel, Yes Please. Right away I loved how she offered up a slew of funny stories about her childhood, improv work, years in the television industry and even
5 years ago, on Valentine’s Day, Ryan and I had our first date at a restaurant on Whyte ave. It wasn’t particularly romantic since we were both just getting to know each other but it started what would be an anniversary/Valentine’s Day tradition for years. We have never given gifts on this day and I
I have the driest skin, especially in these dry Canadian winters. It is definitely a problem – trying to put on any concealer when you have flakes covering your nose is a battle. And it is a constant balancing act trying to find products that hydrate but still help with other skin issues: acne, anti-aging, sun
When I attended Swept Bridal last year, I got really excited about the possibilities and options for our wedding. And I also connected with people in the wedding community. I quickly learned that the success of a wedding depends largely on the vendors you trust to make your vision come to life. So when the