Fashion, Lifestyle, YYC

MY PACKWOOD GRAND REVIEW

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I know, ANOTHER PACKWOOD POST. By now you’re well aware that I was able to attend the event of the summer in Calgary…. Packwood Grand. Today we’re walking through the entire experience and what you should expect if you haven’t attended before. This year the event took place bright and early on July 29th. The day started with mimosas {OBVI do not miss my How To Throw Your Pre Packwood Party post.} and frantically perfecting my fascinator so that we were on time to the Starting Line at National on 10th Ave. This was where we all met for a breakfast buffet, mayyyyybe a few drinks, and ofcourse registration for the main event. After a few Meadjitos, we hopped on one of the numerous buses […]

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Food, Lifestyle

LIGHT + FRUITY + FABULOUS SUMMER BEERS

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So August 1st hey? Ugh, but it’s okay we have lots of summer left. Why don’t we kick of this month with my FAV summer beers.  If you’re not a huge beer drinker, this post is for you. We love a crisp glass of rosé, bubbly or vino but sometimes an ice cold refreshing beer is what we need while boating, floating the river or lounging on a rooftop.  We also want to ENJOY a beer, not just tolerate it.  These summer beers are extremely flavourful. Think white peach, coriander and passionfruit, grapefruit, cinnamon horchata and berries. FUN RIGHT?!     x BUD LIGHT RADLER This is perfect because it is stocked at pretty much every liquor store, making it easy to pick up when […]

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Fashion, Lifestyle, Shop My Style, YYC

WHAT TO WEAR TO PACKWOOD GRAND

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Let’s go shopping. We have an event this weekend and guess what, it’s not too late to find a FAB outfit. I know, we should have started looking like weeks ago but who has time to plan like that?! Anyways, here we are, excited and outfitless.  I’m sharing my pro tips and tricks to nailing your Packwood outfit and/or, honestly, any fancy summer event.   <br /> I love ALL of these options.  Zandra from Life With Zandra and I decided to go search high and low for Packwood Grand outfit inspo. We headed to CrossIron Mills cause HELLO, we love a good bargain and they have tons of dresses. After sifting through tons of options at Saks Off Fifth, I narrowed it down to my […]

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Fashion, Shop My Style

THE BEST SUMMER BIKINIS

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Happy Hump Day!! I have a fun, flirty summer post for ya.  The BEST summer bikinis that are ACTUALLY budget friendly. I’ve learned quickly that living in Canada, especially, it’s a little over the top to drop $400 on a bikini. It’s worn a handful of time and there are ALWAYS newer, better styles coming out. This is my inspo for todays post. We have the BEST bikinis that you’ll love and it won’t actually matter if you decide to buy a new, better style later on down the road. Let’s start with STYLE that are perfect from top to bottom. X ONE PIECES X PALM IS IN X LACE X CUT IT OUT     X BOYS + ARROW The cutest patterns!!!      […]

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