January 9, 2010
This season, the pea coat is one piece that has seen a surge of resurgence and with good reason – they make for stylish, distinct outerwear. That said, in a sea of similar looking pieces, having one that stands out in a good way is a good way to start.
This faux leather trimmed coat stands out on its ow merits – subtle, cool detail. The leather trim that lines the exterior of this piece adds a dash of edge and chicness all at the same time. Its appeal lies in its unexpectedness – you don’t see leather trimmed (faux or real) pea coats very often.
The classic shape and structure of the pea coat is retained while the shoulder
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December 29, 2009
Sale seasons are one of my favorite times of the year. I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like for things to be on sale. It’s a good feeling when the things you would not hesitate to pay full price for, go for cheaper now.
Like this pair of double knot cufflinks. A classic, simple piece that will serve you well and then some. The gunmetal finish adds a sleek polish that looks good paired with pieces for work or play.
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December 23, 2009
Tea tree oil is famous for its inherent antiseptic properties. During troubled times aka known as breakout periods, I use a drop or two of tea tree oil with my toner and that helps to combat zits and kill bacteria. You can also use it for minor cuts, burns, insect bites. It’s a useful thing to keep around the house plus its compact size makes it all the more portable. Get it at Total Health for US$4.93(5oz/15ml).…
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November 29, 2009
I love the feel of a crumpled shirt and even more so, the look of a crumpled shirt. Don’t get me wrong – I love a crisp shirt like I love In-N-Out burgers. But on casual lazy days, I love throwing on an un-ironed shirt. Actually, I hate ironing to the core and I really don’t iron – I send all my clothes to the dry cleaners and have them press them for me. I hate ironing so much that I crush my shirts, crumple them and throw them on and just rock them whichever way I can.
This explains why this shirt will be perfect for me this weekend. The check print is so warm and classic – instantly
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November 22, 2009
I’ve been trying to actively incorporate SPF products into my grooming routine for the past couple of months. I started with SPF lip balms and then proceeded on to SPF eye creams. After doing some searching, I ended up purchasing a couple of this SPF-enriched eye cream.
Unlike a lot of SPF products, I was surprised to discover that this glides on smoothly and absorbs into the skin quickly. No white globs or the need to spend minutes blending this in. I also like how this moisturizes the area around my eyes effectively sans the usual greasy feel associated with SPF products.
So I was sold already and within a couple of weeks of daily usage, my dark circles became lighter and
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October 25, 2009
This season sees an emergence of hats, particularly the dapper variety like the one featured here. I say bring it on. If you can carry it off, I think they look snappy and individualistic in the sense that if you can carry it off, you get extra points for expressing yourself via this platform but if you can’t and still refuse to give up, well then, you end up looking generic.
The contrast of greys here is done with such restrain and thought that I just can’t stop thinking of good this would look on the right person. The shorter brim gives this a looser, more relaxed vibe that will reverberate through your whole look.
Get this
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October 25, 2009
There are days when I just want to throw on some thing simple and not think anymore about what I am wearing. Especially when I am hanging around the house and keeping warm in Fall. I want something comfortable and yet still looks decent if I need to run out to the store to grab some things for dinner or cocktails.
This merino wool piece is more than just decent. The buttoned-up and zip combination is simple and fuss-free while the great shade of grey is fantastic for Fall. It’s not just for Fall, wear this on the colder nights of the warmer months of the year with both jeans or shorts.
I like the pocket on the chest very
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October 18, 2009
If you don’t already know,
Ebates is my go-to place before every online shopping trip. The premise of Ebates is simple: sign up, search for your favorite stores and then shop as you would. Depending on which vendor you shop at, you end up getting a percentage of your total bill refunded back to you via cheque or Paypal. It’s that simple and it’s free!
I am a sucker for bargains and good deals and a firm believer in shopping smart and Ebates just takes center-stage when it comes to shopping smart and getting cash back from every purchase.
I did a guest post for Ebates’ shopping blog where I highlighted my 4 picks of outerwear for Fall; with a
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October 18, 2009
As you get older, your once oily teenage skin begins regulating more sebum and as a result, your skin looks less shiny with increasing dry spots. With less sebum comes lesser breakouts but zits still happen to the best of us.
Which is why an anti-aging and anti-zit cleanser will come in handy. I’ve gone through many tubs of this drugstore favorite and it does help keep skin free of breakouts without the dry, tight feeling that some anti-acne cleansers can leave.
With 2% Salicylic Acid, this gentle yet effective cleanser works to slough off dead skin cells and killing zit causing bacteria while smoothing and conditioning your skin. My skin looked brighter and clearer with regular use and the …
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October 18, 2009
I find myself buying tee shirts very often and I really wear my tees to death. So there is a constant cycle of replacing old or never-will-wear-again tee shirts with new ones. Here is a pair of tees that are below US$100 and will serve you well.
The barbed wire print on this black tee is subtle but provides a visible striped detail that adds enough punch to a jeans and sneakers outfit. I have a similar
American Apparel piece that I wear, well, all the time and it really does help add a sliver of detail to an other wise plain ensemble.
This slim fit tee with
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October 14, 2009
I have been keeping my eyes out for blazers for about a month now. I am looking for grey blazers especially. I had to stop and admire at this piece when I saw it. This is pretty much what I am looking for.
Simple, clean yet with enough detail that warrants a second look. I like how this piece is basically a blazer with a military jacket lineage. The silver detailed button and the flap pockets add to the military feel. The clean lines and the single vent show off the blazer characteristics.
The black velvet trim on the inside of the button placket provides a contrast that is subtle and sleek. This would look dapper and dress up a
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October 11, 2009
I’ve been paying a lot of new concentrated attention on protecting every potion of my face with ample sun protection everyday ever since I had a skin analysis that didn’t turn out so well (I had a D, from a scale of A – F!). The skin analysis said I needed more moisture and more sun protection.
So I had to rethink my skin regimen and incorporate new products. That meant new daily lip balms with SPF. This Kiss My Face lip balm has served me well for the past couple of weeks. It’s all natural with organic oils, beeswax, herb extract to help seal in moisture and condition dry lips. My lips are allergic to Petrolatum and this doesn’t
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