Hello Lovely's
I am back and ready to start blogging again!!

It's been so long since I last blogged. My summer vacation was wonderful. I got to spend lots of time with my wonderful family. On my trip I was able to do some back to university shopping and picked up some great stuff. One of my favorite things, I picked up was my clarisonic mia. Its such an amazing tool it really helps clear out your pores. I will warn you for the first couple of weeks you will notice, your skin tends to breakout. Once you get over the breakouts your skin becomes clear and super soft. I recommend using it only once a day, because I seemed to harsh if I used it more than once.

Have a wondeful day !! 

xoxo

Outside of the Frames: Vacation

So I am off to another vacation. Hope you all are having a wonderful summer.

xoxo

Stay beautiful!

Outside of the Frames : Vacation/ Fun in the Sun

I had such a wonderful vacation. We stayed in a lovely cabin with a hot tub. We spent almost all mornings/nights in the hot tub. We went to the local farmers market and picked up some smoked cheese, jewellry, blueberries, soap and moisturizer. I also spent a couple days relaxing/swimming by different pools, we came across. One day we spent looking around at all the shops on the island and I picked up a gorgeous dress. My last day on the island was packed full of activities. The morning started out with a facial. The facial lasted about 40 minutes or so then after the facial, I was given some water and tea. Then I went into the eycalyptus stream cave. After the cave, I spent some time relaxing in the hot tub. Before we left the spa, we picked up a cleanser and serum. Next we had a wonderful lunch at the resort. Then we went for a kayaking tour. While kayaking a baby seal came up to the kayak I was in, the seal was so cute (such an amazing site to see) After kayaking. I went back to the resort and went swimming for an hour. Then we headed off to the ferry.

Here's a picture of the cabin we stayed at.

Here's my necklace I picked up at the Farmers market. Its a unique key necklace that looks vintage, such a great find.  

I picked up this Turquoise Bracelet, its perfect for everyday wear.

I love this necklace it's so unique and unlike anything I own. 

I have been using this cleanser ever since, I got my facial. Since I finished my korres cleanser, I decied to try something new. I would have to say, this is the best cleanser I have ever used. My skin is so clear and smooth!!

I was given this serum for free!! Love this stuff works fast if any breakout appears.

I really enjoy the eminence line, I finally found an all organic line that really works for my skin. 

I love this dress it's very psychedelic and looks gorgeous on.

Have a wonderful night!

xoxo

Outside of the Frames: Tea Time

Today I picked up the Twinings Cold Brewed Iced tea bags, its the most amazing iced tea.  Since green tea is my absolute favorite I just had to get the green tea with mint.
The Twinings iced tea is perfect for those hot summer days.

Have a wonderful night!!

xoxo

Outside of the Frames: Vacation/Packing

Hello,

lovely reader's I am off on a vacation tomorrow, I will post pictures either on my trip or after. I am currently packing!! Today I picked up a cosmopolitan magazine and The best of Me book by Nicholas Sparks for my trip. I am super excited for laying on the beach, swimming and just all around relaxing.

xoxo

Hope everyone is having a wonderful summer

Outside of the Frames: Nail Polish Rack

This rack is amazing for organizing my nail polishes. I bulit and painted the rack with my Dad. I had seen different ideas on pinterest of nail polish racks and decide to create my own. It turned out really well thanks to my Dad's handy man skills.

xoxo

Have a wonderful night!!

Outside of the Frames: Tie Dying


Here are some photos of my tie dying, I did a few weeks ago. Hope you enjoy!!

I love this shirt it reminds me of fireworks.

This is my favorite of the two!! It turned out so well!!

There's actually one more T-shirt but its in the wash, so I will post a picture later. 

I am thinking about cutting these t-shirts and doing a DIY. Maybe making one of them into a razor back tank top. What do u think should I leave them or cut them? 

xoxo

stay chic!!

Outside of the Frames: Makeup

Yesterday I was at Sephora and picked up, the Bareminerals Wanderlust Topics Collection. I Love all the products in this collection. The product are perfect for creating that topicial sunkissed glow on your face. I love the paisley makeup bag that comes with the collection it sort of reminds me of something from Vera Bradley.  These are my first products from Bareminerals, I am so excited to try them out tomorrow.

Have you ever tried Bareminerals products? What are your thoughts on them?

Have a wonderful night!!

xoxo

Stay beautiful !!

Outside of the Frames: Cooking Delicious food

Last night I wanted to try making some different. So I found a recipe for Artichoke and Chicken. I changed the recipe to make it work, with what I had. 


Ingredients for 2 people


- 2 Artichokes
- 1 Garlic
- 1/2 of a medium sized Onion
- 1 Lemon
- White Wine
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 packet of Chicken fillets  
- Tablespoon of Red Pepper Corn


Chicken


First I started off with turning the oven on to 350 degrees. Next I oiled a cooking pan and put the chicken in with a clove of finely chopped garlic. Then I took some montreal steak spice and put it all over the chicken. I put the chicken into the oven to cook for 40 minutes.  


About 26 minutes later I started cooking the Artichokes


Artichokess
I took out a frying pan and chopped 1/2 onion, 2 garlic cloves and 2 Artichokes hearts (make sure not to cut off all the meat of the Artichoke) into the frying pan. I took about a tablespoon of red pepper corn and placed into the pan. I cut up one lemon into finely chopped slices and placed into pan. Then I took white wine and put a few splashes in (under half a glass of white wine). I let cook for about 8 minutes on medium heat and then added another small splash of wine. Then let it cooked for about another 5-10 minutes until little browned. 


I placed the Artichokes onto a dish, then I put the chicken on top of the Artichokes. I took the cooked lemon from the artichokes dish and placed on top of the chicken. After that it was ready to be served. 

This is a wonderful dish that is easy and tasty to make.


xoxo


Try it out you may just love it!!!

Outside Of The Frames: Pilates

So I have been keeping up, with doing Pilates and have been loving it. Today I can across a great channel on Youtube of Pilates workouts.  The channel is called blogilates. Today I started with the beginners video and really enjoyed it. I really felt my muscles working hard to do each movenment. The best part of the workout is, I felt like I had a good workout without any pain.

Pilates beginners video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCg_gh_fppI&feature=related

Check it out you may just love it!!

xoxo

Have a wonderful night!

Outside of the Frames: Skin Care




I was recently at Winners and came across the Korres Pomegranate Regimen Kit for oily and combination skin. I picked up the kit for $16.99, at sephora the kit is $40. I was so glad to find such a great deal.  For some time I have been very curious to try out the Pomegranate line. I was a little bit hesitate to try the line mainly due to the fact that I have dry/combination skin, so I did some research and found that the line is great for people with dry combination skin. So I thought, I would give the line a shot and I am so happy I did because its doing wonders for my skin. 


In the past I have used and been using the Korres: Milk cleanser and the Wild Rose-24-hour moisturizing cream. I have used both products for more then 2 years until I was introduced to Origins. I love the Origins line and have been using it up. I use the origins line with my korres products and now have the most amazing skin care system.

Products in the kit:

Pomegranate Cream-Gel- amazing lit-weight cream that smells so lovely.

Pomegranate Mask- Have not tried it yet but I have a feeling I am going to love it.

Pomegranate Scrub- Love how the scrub is not harsh on my skin.

White Tea Cleanser- The cleanser I have been waiting for all my life- its that good!!

Evening Primrose Eye Cream- Perfect for thoughs dark circles from staying up to late.

Now I have found the perfect Skin care routine.
Whats your perfect Skin Care


xoxo
Stay beautiful!

Outside of the Frames: Workout Attire

As I was walking by the Gap in the mall I noticed a manikin wearing these great workout pants.  So wondered in and was surprised to find so many get deals. I have not been in the Gap for almost 7 or more years. As a child I was dressed in clothes from the Gap but as I got older I found new stores such as Aritzia, Urban Outfitters, Bebe, Lululemon, Nike, American Apparel, Winners, American eagle, Holliser, Aerie etc. While in the Gap, I was surprised to find the new line of GapFit which are theses great workout cloths.  


I also picked up two tshirts for $20 and three pairs of socks for $9. 

This is the shirt I picked up. Love the colour!! The shirt was regularly $29.95 and I got it for $17.99. 

I also bought these pants but with mint and purple stripes on the side.   The pants where on sale for $35 from $49.95.


For under $60 thats a really good price to buy workout cloths. 
Another thing I love about these workout cloths is they are made in vietnam instead of China. It's important to me to find clothing that is not made in China. 
I always feel good when I wear a cute outfits to workout in. It gives me that extra boost of confidence. 


Do you own workout cloths from the Gapfit line? What are your thoughts on the GapFit line? What is your favorite workout brand?
xoxo
Have a wonderful day !

Outside of the Frames: Glamping

Camping was wonderful, it was nice to go for walks and just relax. Im excited to go back in four days!!
Hope everyone is having a wonderful summer!

Outside Of the Frames: Glamping

For the next four days I will be off to the wilderness, well not really I am going camping.  I wanted to share with you the necessary items I will be taking with me, such as skin care, makeup etc. 


Skin Care
1. Cleanser: Lancome-Mousse Radiance
             Origins-A Perfect World
2. Toner: Origins-United State
3. Scrub: Garnier-Brusher-Micobead Scrub
4. Moisturizer-Origins-A Perfect World
5. Aveda-Outer Peace-Acne Relief Pads
6. Olay-Wet Cleansing Cloths


Makeup


1. Laura Mercier-Tinted Moisturizer
2. MAC- Mineralized Skinfinish Natural
3. EOS- Lip Balm
4. Elizabeth Arden-Lip Balm
5. Korres lip butters in Mango and Pomegranate
6. YSL lip stain-Rouge Gouache
7. Shu Uemura-Eyelash Curler
8. Sample of Benefit-"that gal"-Primer
9. Physicians Formula-Mascara
10. Benefit-High Beam-Highlighter
11. Benefit-Hoola-Bronzer 


I usually will only wear a tinted moisturizer and mascara. I bring the extra makeup if I feel like wearing a bit more or when I go out to dinner. 


Hair Stuff


1. Mane' n Tail-Shampoo
2. Mane' n Tail-Leave in Conditioner
3. Kevin Murphy-Hydrate Me-Conditioner
4. Bumble and Bumble-Tonic lotion

Will be back to my blog after my camping trip.
Hope everyone has a wonderful day!

Outside of the Frames: Pilates


I just did Pilates for the first time and loved it. I thought pilates was much easier, I was surprised to find out its not so easy. It's much more diffcult then I ever imagined. The slower you go, while doing each movement the harder it actucally is! I did pilates for 40 minutes and felt my core was stenghted after I finished. I think it would be a really good idea for me to do 30 minutes of pilates in the morning and then in the evening. I will try to do pilates both in the morning/evening and see how it  goes.


If you haven't tried pilates. Try it out you may just love it!


xoxo
Stay fit and beautiful! 

Outside of the Frames: Fresh Face

I recently bought the Catastrophe Cosmetic fresh mask by Lush. I like to use this mask every other day.  The mask is both calming and soothing to the face.  Its a deep cleansing treatment that is gentle enough to use ever other day or even daily. This mask does not leave my face feeling dry. I immediately, after only one use, felt a difference in the softness of my skin. I apply the mask before I go to bed and when I wake up the redness and irritation has calmed down and mostly faded away.


Have you ever used this mask? Whats your favorite mask? 

xoxo
Have a wonderful day!

Outside of the Frames: Fitness


For the past few days I have been working out on the elliptical for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Before I start my workout I like to start by stretching for about 5 minutes. Then I like to do about 10-20 pushups, 10-20 crunches and 15 situps. After I have finished working out on the ellipitical I do 3-5 minutes of stretching. 


I really enjoy doing this fitness routine. I like how I do not feel sore after my workout, I just feel good and energized.


xoxo 
Stay healthy

Outside of the Frames: Bananas = Clear skin!

Today I can across a post on pinterest, I then clicked on the post which lead me to a cool blog. The post was about using Banana Peels to treat acne. I had no idea that bananas have the power to fight against acne, due to the fact they have potassium and antioxidants to powerfully reduce swelling, irritation and redness.

The steps: First to eat a Banana, since they are so good for you. Cut a 1 inch piece off the banana. Rub the piece, you cut off on the irritated area for about 5 minutes. Then cut another piece if needed and repeat on another irritated area. Then take lukewarm water and clean the skin around the area, but make sure the banana dries out on your skin to clear up the blemishes. Do this three times a day. 

I love how this a great natural way to clear acne. I find, I have small breakouts occasionally and would rather not us harsh chemical products on my skin that usually only do more harm in the long run. I will for sure be trying this out tonight!

Try it out an tell me what you think. 

Have a wonderful day and stay beautiful!!

Night night thought: Fun in the Sun

Something I always love about summer is the hot days at the beach. Once the sun comes out, I pretty live at the beach. I had a wonderful day at the beach.

There are some truly wonderful people in this world. When I was at the beach. I left my towel and flip flops on the sand. The tide was comming in but I thought my stuff would be ok. When I was swimming back to the shore, I noticed the tide was way in and my stuff was no where to be found. Then I saw my stuff on a log. So who ever pick up my stuff thank you. I really appreciate your thoughtfulness.

Also, will be putting up pics tomorrow of my awesome tie dying. 

Late night thoughts
The wondering of not knowing what happens in the future is exciting yet terrifying. The future is something unknown that holds the rest of our lives. If we keeping wanting to know, what the future holds then we can not live in the moment. That moment is right now. Live in the now and the rest falls into place, thats the beauty of life.
xoxo
Live in the moment!!

Late night thoughts
Today was a beautiful day the sun was shining. I am blessed with so many thin, yet something does not feel right. Do you ever feel like something missing in your life. The last few days, I feel as though I missing something in my life. I also have been wondering do I take risks or do I shy away from taking them. I feel like my life is incomplete in some way, but what is exactly incomplete in my life. I keep pondering these thoughts, wishing for some sort of answer. Is the answer right infront of me or do I have to search for the answer. All I want is a simply answer...
xoxo
sending my love out into the world

Late night thoughts


Its so strange how suddenly things change. Today, I found out my aunt and uncle are separating. Its weird to think that they could be getting a divorce. I am in totally shock that this is actually happening. I feel bad for my cousins. One of them just graduated. It must be so hard on him well on both of them. Its an exciting time to grad, now that will not even matter. It would change so much if they did divorce. I hope everything works out even if they have to separate. They are all wondeful people and I truly hope everything works out for the best. But I am really hopeing they can work it out.


xoxo


Anyone who has went or are going through your parents or family members getting a divorce my heart goes out to you!! My heart also goes out to my family who I love dearly.

Late night thought: Rainy day

I didn't have a chance to do my tie dying today, but thats alright. It was nice having a day relaxing and drinking a warm cup of hot chocolate and green tea. I love rainy days. Is it just me or does anyone also find the rain calming while you sleep.  

I also made a weekly fitness routne which I think will be perfect for me. 

For tomorrow my goal is to do 

50 jumping jacks 

20 alternating lunges

10 tuck jumps

20 squats 

60 sec high knees

10 jump squats 

10 burpees

60 jumping jacks 

20 sec mountain climbers 

25 push ups 

60 sec plank

30 sec side plank on both sides

xoxo 

hope you all had a wonderful day

Late nigth thought
I am so excited to tie dye and blench tomorrow and also doing some cutting of tshirts. I will post pics of my results!!
xoxo 
Hope you all have a wonderful day tomorrow 

As per usual here's more late night thoughts/story time


Sometimes, I wish that I never said "yes" in the first place, to my good guy friend when he asked me out. We were friends for two years before he asked. I always liked him. He was a really good friend to me. To be honest, I never thought he would ask me out. When I first met him , he was very welcoming and really out going, which I admired. At the time he had a girlfriend who was a very sweet girl they seemed so in love, I thought they would be together forever....

It was somewhere,in grade 11 when she broke up with him. The break up was hard on him and I new it would take along time for him to heal from the breakup. I think it was my senior year of high school, when I realized I had feelings for him, but I wasnt sure if they were feelings that wanted to be more then friends. I got the feeling he liked me for sometime. One day he asked me out I was floored,and not at all expecting for this to happen, but I did say yes. I should have seen this comming everyone else did!! I had so many thoughts running through my mind it was a bit overwheming. 


What I should have said was "I need time to think it through". Why didn't I tell him that. Such simple words but they never came out of my mouth. 


Too be continued...

I will tell you this I do not believe in living with regret. Things happen for a reason. All you can do is keep moving forward. Sometimes writing the past helps close old doors or open new ones. 


xoxo


Sending my love to those, who have been reading. 

Outside of the Frames: Fitness

Since its bikini season, I love to make sure I stay fit throughout the summer. 

Goals for the Summer

1. 10-50 push ups every night and morning 

2. pick out a fitness routine that takes up to one hour

3. Drink at least 7 glasses of water

4. Try Pilates 

Will do a weekly update on how I am doing with completing my fitness goals !!

xoxo

stay fit and healthy

Late night thought: Summer Reading 

I love stocking up on good books just before summer. This summer my reading list consists of alot of great books that I think will be great. As you can see I have alot to read. So I already got started. I always enjoy reading a few books at a time so im currently reading Veil of Roses by Laura Fitzgerald, Escaped the Night by Jennifer Blyth and Where it began by Ann Redisch Stampler. So far I am really enjoy these books

Summer Reading List:

Tempting Faith DiNapoli by Lisa Gabriele

A Map of the World by Jane Hamilton

If I Stay by Gayle Forman

The Spies of Warsaw by Alan Furst

Veil of Roses by Laura Fitzgerald 

Shanghai Girls by Lisa See

Elixir by Hilary Duff

Shimmer by Alyson Noel

Escaped The Night by Jennifer Blyth

Wake by Lisa McMann

Where it began by Ann Redisch Stampler

The Disenchantments by Nina LaCour Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

The Apostle by Brad Thor

Sloppy Firsts by Megan McCafferty

The Sultan's Wife by Jane Johnson

Your Skin Younger by Alan C. Logan ND. Mark G. Rubin, MD, and Phillip M Levy, MD

Whats on your reading list this summer? 

xoxo 

Outside of the Frames: Green Tea time thoughts

So everyday, I drink at least two cups of green. I have been drinking green tea for years. It is my favorite drink! It has so many wonderful benefits for the body.

I was reading about green tea on a website and came across this piece of info, which was a surpise to me

The only harmful effects "from drinking, green tea is insommia due to the fact that it contains caffeine." Which is probably why I cannot every seem to sleep.I usually drink green tea in the evening to relax. Maybe I should try drinking green tea only in the morning and stick with water for the rest of the day. 

xoxo 

have a wonderful day !

Late night thought!! 


So I just watched "A Thousand Words" with Eddie Murphy, Clark Duke and a bunch more wonderful actors. It got me thinking what would I say if I only had thousand words left to say. I would tell all the wonderful people in my life how much I loved them and how they have helped be grow into the person I am now, then I would encourage them to do amazing things with there lives and I would do something for each to show them how much they mean to me. I would also tell my ex I am sorry how things ended and how I pushed him away. He is a good guy at heart and he deserves to know the truth. I was afraid to open up to him. Relationships scare me for so many reasons.  Its funny how some movies really hit you. I would totally recommend the movie!! What would you do? If you only had a thousand words left to say? write a comment or just think about it for awhile!! 
xoxo
sending my love to all of you 

Random late night thought!

Is it just me or am I the only person, at a young age who never liked wearing glasses. As a child I had glasses for about 5 mins. I decided they were not cool enough for society and my standards. Yeah I know it was silly but hey !! I was young and it happens. I guess the real reason I never liked glasses was because they never looked cool enough. At school I would be no one, if caught wearing glasses. Its funny how things like wearing glasses can get to a person. Over the years and as I have been growing up and now attending university. I think back to thoughs days and how I had such silly ideas. Glasses look great on people and make a person look smart and sophisticated. Only people with true inner confidence can pull them off.

On another note

One day I was talking with a few friends and we arrived at the topic of wearing glasses and how they would actually pretend to have bad eye sight just so they could have glasses. Funny right, I thought so. My best friend actually wears fake glasses in class because she feels more sophisticated.
So here I am years later wearing glasses and loving ever minute of it. Funny how things workout. If only I wore my glasses back in the day it would of helped me so much. I could have seen so much more well I guess we live and learn.

Bye for now until next time. 

Hello Beautiful world

I always find myself having new and creative ideas around 1 am. Such as this blog, which will hopefully be a new journey for you to join me on. 

xoxo