Stunning Photography to Inspire You to Visit Canada: " 2017 Country of the Year"

Canada: the True North Strong and Free Of course,  I am a little biased when it comes to the beautiful country of Canada! I was born there, in a city 3 hours east of Calgary.  Medicine Hat, Alberta was the place, but B.C. is home. I spent most of my growing up years in metro Vancouver. I consider it my hometown, and miss it greatly If you don't know it already, Canada has been named 2017  "Country of the Year"by Lonely Planet .   I was  so thrilled Canada received this vote, it has so many amazing destinations to visit.

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Top Holiday Style Trend for 2018: Velvet

Happy Wednesday Lovelies! I hope you had the best weekend! This past Saturday, I was invited to a fashion event at Off 5th Ave-Saks. It took place at the newly opened store downtown Seattle. It was great fun! Stay tuned, more to come on that later. The holidays are a busy time of parties, events, and concerts. In all the business, you may be struggling with outfit ideas for the festivities you must attend.  This year it's all about velvet!  Shoes, dresses, shoes, booties, pants, accessories- it's a velvet, style extravaganza!

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Fall Trends To Try: Ruffled Sleeves & Embroidery

*Disclosure: Affiliate links are used in this post. All opinions are my own Happy November Lovelies! I hope you are enjoying fall. It's hard to believe it's November already, and the holiday season is upon us. I haven't even thought much about it, or started shopping.  I am overdosing on the Hallmark holiday movies though, ha! These photos were taken at the beginning of fall, when the leaves just started turning colors. We just had our first round of the "white stuff" in Seattle, yuck!  It's crazy that we got snow this early.

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Escape to Santa Cruz CA : Coney Island of the West

   This post contains affliate links. If you purchase thru my links; I'l receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. As you know, I'm a big fan of California. I love all of the beaches. Most of the ones I have visited are in Southern CA. There are some NorCal beaches that are a must see too! Santa Cruz is full of color, views and excitement!

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Why You Should Cruise Holland America to Alaska

A few weeks back, I was invited to tour a Holland America Cruise ship. The tour was arranged by Expedia Cruise Ship Centers. It was a 4 hour event. It included lunch  and a presentation of cruise options for Alaska. If you know much about cruising to Alaska, the season comes to an towards the end of September. Which means, you have the next 9 months to plan your cruise!

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Bellevue Fashion Week : 8 Trends for Fall + Christian Siriano Interview

 I'm excited to feature the top fall trends from Fashion week at the Bellevue Collection ! It is the premiere fashion event of the year, in the Seattle area. Before I get to all the amazing style on the runway, I wanted to share a recap of the week's events.

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Neiman Marcus : Top Fall Trends For 2017

Hello lovelies- It's Fashion Friday Again! A few weeks ago I attended a fall fashion show at Neiman Marcus in Bellevue. They always put on an amazing show, and my shopping list is always a mile long after seeing it!

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Paradise Cove: The Best Beach Cafe In Malibu

*This post contains affiliate links. If you reserve thru my links, I will earn a small commission at NO extra cost to you. I've  always wanted to visit Malibu, since I was a teenager. I finally made it!. It's everything I've seen in pictures and more!  Malibu is 30 minutes west of Los Angeles. The city is known as "21 Miles of Scenic Beauty." It is situated along the Pacific Coast Highway, a road  of dreamy beach scenery.

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Fashion Friday: End Of Summer Outfit Round Up

 September is an exciting month for the fashion industry. It is fashion extravaganza happening all over the globe. Several fashion weeks are taking place over the next few weeks.  I 'm bummed I won't make it to fashion week in New York. It is happening now, I hope to go next time. Fortunately we have an amazing fashion week here Sept 20-24 : Bellevue Fashion Week.  Tickets are still available, but they do go fast. Stay tuned for coverage on my insta-stories and on the blog.

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What to Wear to a Late Summer Wedding

It's the end of summer, which means several love birds have taken advantage of the good weather and already tied the knot. I'm sure there are more weddings planned for September and beyond. I don't usually write  about weddings, but thought it'd be fun to share what I wore.

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Fall Must Haves: A- Line Skirt & Bell Sleeve Top

 * This post is a collaboration with Zan Style. I received  a  gift certificate to shop in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own Fashion Friday Happy weekend lovelies, I hope your week has been fun and productive! Summer is slipping away fast- its almost time to go back to work.  Fall is around the corner, which has us  planning  our fall wardrobes. I am excited to share my first outfit post for Autumn.

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Grand Opening Of Thrift Culture In Belleuve WA: Look Good-Do Good

* This post is in collaboration with  Bellevue Life Spring. I was given a merchandise credit to shop in the store in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Happy Midweek Friends, Last Wednesday I was invited to preview the grand reopening of Bellevue Life Spring's thrift store: " Thrift Culture " at Bellevue Square.  I was really excited to attend this event, and to hear about the mission of this awesome organization, that gives back all proceeds to the community. A Culture of Giving  The Lifespring thrift store, was formerly located on the 1st floor of the Bellevue Square Mall.  It has been a mainstay in the community for several decades, and a hub for giving to help less fortunate children in the area. The named was changed to reflect  the culture of of giving and neighbors helping each other. 

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LeMay Car Museum: High Couture Fashion Meets Exotic Car Runway

*This post is in Collaboration with Fashion District NW . I received two complimentary passes to the Cars and Couture show, in exchange for an honest review. As always, all opinions are my own. The Cars & Couture fashion show at the Lemay Car Museum last weekend, was one of the best  fashion shows ever produced in the Northwest. Five high couture fashion designers from around the sound, showcased their collections with an exotic car runway as the backdrop.

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DIY Gingham Cold Shoulder Top

                                         Photography: North West Mountain Living I hope your week has been amazing so far!  Is anyone else obsessed with the Gingham trend ?  Everything is showing up with this print- even shoes!  Gingham reminds me of my childhood days in the 70's, and brings back lots of feel good vibes from that decade.

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The Fierce 50 Bloggers Take over L.A.

I just returned home from a month of travel and am so excited to share experiences from my first blogger event held in Redondo Beach, California . Several other creatives were in attendance besides the bloggers of the Fierce 50, and we had the best time together! Earlier in the year I connected with a fabulous group of women from the Fierce 50 Revolution who are defying the term"aging".  Anyway, at the end of June we all descended on LA, for an incredible weekend of activities, fun, and connecting!   Life time friendships were made, and others are taking notice of women who are changing the perception of what middle age looks like. I met so many beautiful, kind ladies -with amazing talents to share with the world.

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Heritage Park Calgary Alberta: A Complete Visitor's Guide

*This post is in collaboration with Heritage Park of Calgary Alberta. I received complimentary entrance into the park in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

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Where to Visit the Weirdest Donut Shop in Portland Oregon

*This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase/reserve thru my links, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. A few weeks ago, I made another visit to Voodoo-  a very interesting doughnut shop in Portland. It's probably one of the weirdest places I've ever eaten at!  A fun and eclectic atmosphere awaits you at   Voodoo Donuts .

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How To Stylishly Mix Dressy and Casual Clothes

Photography: Missy Palacol. Hey Friends! I was hoping to share a Memorial Day outfit guide, but life has been quite busy with teaching and blogging, so I am sharing an outfit shoot from a few weeks back. I am so excited for my trip to LA coming up soon.. I'm traveling there for a blogger event, I will share more about that later! Isn't this L.A tee just the cutest?!?

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The Sleeveless Trench: Why It's Perfect for all Seasons

*This is a collaboration post. I received complimentary clothing items in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own, and thanks for supporting the brands that support this blog.   Photography : Missy Palacol

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5 Spectacular Spots to go Glamping

* All photos in this post are courtesy of the Glamping Hub site.  *This is a collaboration post, all opinions are my own. Summer time and travel season is coming up quick!  As you know from many of my blog stories:  I travel whenever possible, and love to share the latest trip ideas here when I can. Many like to take their vacations by kicking back in a lovely hotel or resort-  ahh that is my idea of a vacation.  For others, camping is a very popular choice for a getaway. Glamping site in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

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tips for Visiting Washington State Capitol

The Washington State Capital WA State Capitol is located in the city of Olympia. It is located along the I-5 corridor, about 40 minutes south of Tacoma.

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Chico's: The Ultimate Boutique Experience

Visual Stylist for Chico's Stores Northwest * This post is sponsored by Chico's Boutiques.  All opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support this blog. A few weeks ago, I had the most amazing style experience ever! I was invited to work with Chico's boutiques on their Best Girlfriends Campaign . Chico's sure knows how to make a girl feel special! Chocolate covered strawberries, make up do overs, excellent customer care, and pampering to the max. The event was to promote the spring style campaign and to celebrate best friends everywhere.

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Neiman Marcus Trend Show: Spring's Big Ideas

Hey friends, can someone please tell Seattle the calendar says spring!?  Even if you are still in the midst of cold winter weather like us, you can still get your closet ready! Clean it out and fill it up some more! The ultimate list of what to wear now was revealed at the spring trend show at Neiman Marcus Bellevue at the Bravern. It was my first time to attend an event there, and it was exquisite from beginning til end. I had a very exciting night viewing the trend show, and checking out this beautiful store. It was also great to catch up with my local blogger friends! Destination "big ideas" right from the runway. Every piece seemed to make a unique statement, it was head turning fashion for sure!

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5 Spring Trends To Copy Now

*This post is sponsored by Century 21. All opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support this blog. I love spring , it's my favorite season of all . It seems it's been a long time coming this year!  I am so ready, how about you? Spring represents so many lovely things: new beginnings, flowers blooming, new life in the animal kingdom, open windows, road trips, and fresh clean scents waffling through the air. Last but not least, all the spring fashion trends in bright pastel colors and light breezy fabrics await us! I just returned from a fashion tradeshow and was so inspired by all the creative designs coming our way.  I don't know about you , but foremost in my mind is how can I copy looks I see on the runway without breaking the bank!  Today I am excited to feature a trendy online boutique: Century 21 , where you can shop for super chic and trendy fashion.

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A Photo Tour of 7 Hotels on the Vegas Strip

Viva Las Vegas! The sights on the strip: Las Vegas Blvd- and all the fun to behold will have you planning sooner than later! This was my 3rd visit to the city, and it never disappoints. If rest is on the agenda, seeing an entertaining show, gambling, or playing it cool by the pool: Vegas has something for everyone. I am not much for gambling, but this time I had a little fun with it, that fun was short lived! Once 30 bucks went down the drain, I said that's it...I like new clothes in my travel bag instead!   Experience and  Hotel  Search for Las Vegas After 3 visits, I haven't even scratched the surface! This time I did check out some new ones , I hadn't been in before. I love them all, so kind of hard  to name a favorite. Each one has it's own unique vibe that mesmerizes you as you walk about. Alright enough blabbing about how great they are, sit back and enjoy a photo tour with me down the bouleva...

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Why You Should Have a Capsule Wardrobe

Wardrobe overload is a very real thing for us ladies! We've spent years compiling different pieces to build the most chic outfits, and the next thing you know, our closet is overstuffed  with clothes, we can't find the cardigan we bought last April. What if I told you there was a way you could have a several  outfits with limited items of clothing? Don't believe me? Let me tell you about one of the latest  trends in fashion: the capsule wardrobe . Why a capsule wardrobe? Capsule wardrobes are meant to keep your wardrobe lean and versatile. By adding creative accents to the staple pieces in your capsule wardrobe, you can make the most out of a small closet. By buying so much less, you girls can spend a little more and go for quality over quantity! I am so guilty of buying too many clothes I got on a cheap deal! My closet is screaming " Clean me out, so you can find something to where!" Ha...Yep too many clothes and can't decide what to wear. ...

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Casual Winter Outfit

I hope wherever you are  today, you are warm and toasty! Punxsutawny Phil can just go crawl back in his hole! Ha, six more weeks of winter he says,  and wow it sure has made a blast here in western Washington. We had a huge dump of snow last night! In harsh winter temps, layering up is key to staying warm. The challenge- how to stay warm and still be stylish!  An outerwear vest is the perfect piece to style a casual winter look with. My new found love is puffer vests. I never used to like them, as they are so bulky and don't fit so well under a coat. I always felt like a puffer fish wearing one! This year they are super popular, and you can find them in every color and print you can imagine. I was looking for one in silver or gray, and didn't have much luck.  I guess I was in good graces with Santy Claus this year- he brought me exactly what I was looking for. The vests...

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Corfu Greece: The Ultimate Travel Guide

Alessandra is an expat originally from Brazil. She has traveled abroad extensively, and has also lived in several different countries.  I am so delighted I connected with her in a travel group, and thankful she agreed to share this post! The city being featured  is Corfu, and it looks just as dreamy as many of the cities in this country. Grab your favorite  drink and let your mind be taken away to paradise! *Guest post by Alessandra an expat from Brazil. This post contains affiliate links for hotels and tours .

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How to do a Disney Trip on a Budget

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