Pandora Love, Kate Middleton's 30th & One of the Yummiest Smelling Candles from Bath & Body Works

Hey everyone!

I hope everyone had a good weekend! Mine was great. It was more of a low key weekend, but that's exactly what BF and I needed. I think my body does not want to do any partying for the next 100 years.. haha

So continuing on with my holiday gifts, I had to share my new Pandora bracelet that my mom got for me. I absolutely love it. I have wanted one for such a long time. My mom said to wait because she wanted to get it for me. I'm so happy that she did. I love that I can ask for charms from people and it having a sort of special meaning. I have always been a fan of charm bracelets, so I'm excited that I can customize it to reflect me, and it won't be like anyone elses.

I got a few charms to go with it for Christmas, but I'm really excited for my collection to grow.

Isn't it so cute? My mom bought me the bracelet and the elephant charm because elephant's are a good luck symbol so I loved that. She also has given me a few different elephant figures that I have throughout my house because of the lucky symbolism it has. She always told me to make sure the trunk was facing a window!

My mom's BF, gave me a lock and key charm. It's super cute. It has a little dangle-y gold key so I have to be careful with it, but I absolutely love it.

BF actually gave me the other 2 charms and I ended up picking them out. I picked out the present because the charm was definietly a present for me, and I thought it was adorable! I also picked out the solid heart, and I'm sure you all can figure out why.... because we love each other....lol... I'm also a sucker for hearts too.

There are so many charms that I want. There is a little shopping bag charm which has been catching my eye, a dog and cat one, a clover, a high heel... ones like that!!! Can't wait to fill up my bracelet :)

On another note, my mom gave me this candle from Bath & Body Works in my stocking.

It is probably one of the most yummiest candles that I have every smelt. It is called Homemade Cookies... and oh-dear-heavens... It smells like baking. MMMmmmmm.. YUM! I have been burning this candle mostly in my bathroom either in the morning when I'm getting ready, or at night before bed. The scent just makes me happy... as you can see, it's already more than half gone..

And last but not least.....

HAPPY 30TH BIRTHDAY KATE MIDDLETON!!!!

Gosh... I just LOVE her!!! She has become such a fashion/hair inspiration to me. We are both born in 1982, yet just one month separating us (I'm Feb)..lol. Ahhhh, 30 is getting so close... Please let me age beautifully like Kate!!!

Enjoy your night everyone.. Ladies.. Don't forget The Bachelor is on tonight.... Draaaaaaammma!

Love always,
xo
Mel

My new Kate Middleton dress & A few other Goodies!

Hey everyone!

Sorry I have been missing in action for the past week. I have been really busy with work. I knew these first few weeks would be the death of me, but working 10-12 hour days is necessary to get caught up, especially with only the doc training me. I literally have to try and figure stuff out on my own while he isn't there.

I almost felt lost without blogging...lol.. it has been a part of my life for a few months now and I'm always so excited when I can sit down and just blog!!!

Sooo.. since I have been pre-occupied with work, I haven't done much shopping (although I'm in desperate need of some new make-up).. NEED to get to a Sephora.. like NOW!!!

Awhile back, I was looking through pics of Kate Middleton (I follow all the K.M style blogs, websites etc.) I came across this blue pleated dress that I just thought was the prettiest outfit. Take a peek...

Isn't it so sweet??? It's a Zara dress, and I actually ordered it online!!! I got a small because I wasn't sure how small the XS would be on me. I'm always so hesitant to order clothes online when I'm not 100% sure. I sometimes find that even though I think I know my size in my fav stores... some things just fit differently!

The dress FINALLY came in yesterday!

It even came with the brown belt!! I tried on the dress and it's just a tad too big for me, but I would rather it be too big than too small, so hopefully I can just play around with it before I get it taken in. The belt definitely doesn't fit, it's too big. I might look into either wearing a black skinny belt that I already own, or I can puncture another hole in the brown one and go from there.. what do you think?

The dress in the pic is totally wrinkled (from shipping it), but I will iron those wrinkles all away..haha. I just LOVE the pleating. I think I'm really into blue this season, and definitely pleats. I think this dress can be worn in so many different ways (sleek and elegant, casual, business-y etc.) I was so excited about this purchase, so I had to share that with you!

The next thing I got was a new mascara. I am inlove with L'Oreal's Million Lashes mascara in black. It is my absolute favorite mascara!!

Even though I have been using Latisse, this mascara just extends my lashes even more. It took me a little bit to get used to the wand, but I honestly love this one. I have tried every brand of drugstore mascara there is, and after a few days of this, it was my ultimate CLW mascara! I tend to throw out mascara if I have had it over 3 months.. Old mascara is just gross and flaky.. so get rid of your old mascara if it's starting to dry up!!

BF and I was at his parents house last weekend. I went to wash my hands and BF's mom had this hand soap from Bath & Body Works that smelt amazing!

It's called Creamy Pumpkin. I'm not even kidding, I was smelling my hands until the scent was gone. Sooo YUM!! Puppy was even trying to lick my hands..lol. Anyhow, she had an extra bottle and gave one to me. It's also so perfect for the fall weather this time of year. I am already getting so much use out of this hand soap. I highly recommend this to everyone! It has a sweet, but warm smell. I love it.. A million thumbs up for this creation!!!

Well folks, that's it for now. I have a four day weekend (thank you new boss!), so I will be writing my little fingers off with blogs.. Need to catch up. I might make my way to the mall tomorrow. I still need to find some things for work, and also get caught up on my make-up situation!

Hope everyone is having a great evening!

Love you all,
xo
Mel

Weekend Shopping: F21, Victoria Secret, Bath & Body Works and Costa Blanca

Sunshine is here!!!

Happy Saturday to everyone. I am in such a great mood today. It was such awesome-ness weather outside and even though I was in the car for most of it, driving with the windows down, cranking the tunes with my sunnies (sunglasses) on, I was loving it.

BF went for a golfing thingy with the boys today, so I ended up driving him out to Newmarket area because I deperately wanted to hit up Forever 21 at the Upper Canada Mall. I also had to return something to Lush because ummmmmm... holy breakout. I will post all about my lush experience (which was amazing), but apparently one of the products had-it-out-for-me, and totally made my skin bubble..literally!

So after about an hour of walking through F21, and trying on numerous stuff, BF hated life and started "feeling sick", that's pretty much code for hurry-the-F-up....lol..

I ended up getting a shirt. I had 2 in my hands, one was stripped, but BF said the stripes on that shirt weren't the most flattering (thank God for honesty), so I decided to pass on that one. I love F21 because everything is so affordable! Seriously... if you have one in your area.. GO SHOP! They have great stuff, but I seriously can't get over how awesome the prices are. I had the cutest forest green slip dress in my hands that was $14. I saw a similar one at RW&co for $65... I just wish there was an F21 near me....sigh

This is the shirt that I ended up getting

I love this shirt. It is a simple shirt that is supposed to fit loose and flares out at the bottom to make a nice flow-y look. It is supposed to be a drapy look. It is adorable with jeans and cute cowboy boots, or something like that. It's an earthtoned color, grey-ish brown maybe? Anyhow, I love this shirt!

BF and I passed by a Costa Blanca store, but instead of the clothing part, it was just shoes. I have been looking for a neutral based wedge sandle that I could wear with some cute dresses, shorts etc, so I came across these pair and they were only $19.

The are just super casual, and believe it or not.. actually pretty comfy... These are definitely good for wearing just with casual clothes. I am not big on corkscrew wedges, so these ones are ubers cute... I think so...

Since I had my gift card for VS, I knew what I wanted to use it on. When BF and I went to Yorkdale and met up with his buddy Brian and his wife Ash, she totally got me wanting this cute little "one-zie" for lounging around the house or even for bed. Since I was at Yorkdale, I knew exactly where it was in the store and they had my size!!!!

It's it so comfy looking? The material is super soft, I just want to melt in it. It's in the wash as we speak so that I can wear it to bed tonight. They had a pink stripped one, but I really loved this black and white one!!! I am so happy with this purchase, plus it only costed me $5 with my gift card... thanks aunt, uncle and cousins!!!

I wanted to get a candle for a GF of mine from Bath and Body Works. Since one candle $22.50, it made for sense to go with buying two for $30. I have a couple of these candles and have falling in love with so many of their scents, it's actually a little ridiculous!

I got the scent dark kiss. BF hates the smell of Bath & Body Works candles except for this one. So I got it. This is a gorgeous scent. It's a warmer smell, but almost candy like. I really can't wait to burn this, probably later tonight. I love how these candles fill the room with the most beautiful aroma!! I also got a little tin thingy for it to go in. It makes it look so much prettier.

Anyhow, that's it for today. It's going to be an early night for me. I have to go pick up BF in Newmarket again early in the AM, then I've got a bridal shower to go to for a GF of mine. I'm so happy for her and I'm glad that I am getting the opportunity to celebrate with her. My mom is coming with me, so I'm happy about that.

Hope you all have a fantastic saturday night. I'm going to be having a glass of wine tonight at some point.. YUM.. Btw.. BF and I are going to be bottling our own wine. Groupon had a deal on around our area, so we bought 2 of them. Looks like we will be making our basement into a wine cellar.. lol.. we will have about 60 bottles of wine in about 5-6 weeks. lol... If any of you that live around me drink wine and would be so kind as to save your wine bottles for me, I would love that!

Love You!...xoxo
Mel