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The Velvet Trend.

November 12, 2016 No Comments

There is one thing that I am loving lately. The Velvet trend. I have this infatuation with everything velvet. It started when I saw a photo of Gigi Hadid strutting the street in head to ankle denim and these FAB red pointed-toe mid-calf velvet boots. I mean. STATE. MENT. Right from Gigi’s feet and on to my Christmas wish list they went. {photo cred} But wait. The obsession doesn’t stop there…. all of a sudden I was searching for velvet chokers, velvet slip dresses, velvet drapes, velvet pillows, velvet chaises, velvet headboards, velvet ottomans, I mean you get the idea. + Missguided // ROSE COLORED CRUSHED VELVET UGH I NEED THIS. The velvet dress is ON POINT this fall/winter. Holiday season just […]

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Calgary Stampede Style

July 2, 2016 No Comments

GOOOOOOOD MORNING! Do you still have a Canadian flag temporary tattoo on your face? Ugh me too. Kidding. But if you do, I am not surprised. You go girl. MOOOOOO-ving on….. Stampede is next week!!! Yeeeeeeeehaw! Ok but seriously let’s cut the Bull-s*$& and talk Calgary Stampede STYLE. What is everyone going to wear?! We already know it’s absolutely necessary to plan a week in advance. Even more. I’m not kidding. Cowgirl/stampede/ranch kinda theme is what’s up. Plaid, cowboy boots and a bandana are staples BUT maybe this year let’s drop the plaid and incorporate more of this years trends. x Chokers x Lace Up x Fringe Calgary Stampede Style YYC Stampede Style // spark{le} LOVING ALL […]

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How to Throw a National Birthday Party

June 25, 2016 1 Comment

OH EM GEE YOU GUYS It’s almost Canada Day & 4th of July. I know a lot of you are either in Canada or the USA and I HATE excluding anyone so today we’re talking How to Throw a NATIONAL Birthday Party!!!!!!! WEEEOoooooooo! K so these outfit options are the BOMB. I’m actually LOVING all of it even for everyday wear. National Birthday Outfit National Birthday Outfit // spark{le} x OFF THE SHOULDER. it. is. in. I’m loving both of these tops. x One Teaspoon jean shorts. I have two pairs and I’m already plotting my next purchase. It’s an addiction. But the best one. x Cute, feminine choker necklace. x Backpack. SO CHIC. Crisp white leather. Asking for trouble BUT […]

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Chokers Are Back With a Vengeance

February 27, 2016 No Comments

Remember those amazing ‘tattoo’ chokers circa 1998? Yeah, you probably had a black one and a rainbow one cause I mean didn’t we all? You’ve also probably noticed their incredible comeback recently. Chokers started to emerge last year and I’m here to let you know they are back with a vengeance. I was seriously not on board at first… I felt like they were too abrasive, but then I realized how striking a sleek pony, choker and bold eye liner could be. Immediately I’m on my laptop searching relentlessly for the perfect choker. Myyyyy my my how the 1998 tattoo choker has transformed. Yes, she is still trendy but even more so is her grown up sister the black velvet choker or classy cousin the gold choker necklace. It really […]