tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25048180602293363562024-03-14T11:50:17.879-04:00A Lil' Bit of LaurenLauren Oliveirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14512975498399142845noreply@blogger.comBlogger274125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504818060229336356.post-3799246679700508852014-04-17T19:26:00.000-04:002014-04-17T19:26:00.962-04:00Throwback Thursday<div style="text-align: center;">
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<br />Lauren Oliveirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14512975498399142845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504818060229336356.post-19948156974085307872014-04-15T16:26:00.000-04:002014-04-15T16:26:38.567-04:00DIY Constellation Light<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I originally got the inspiration for this project from <a href="http://refunkmyjunk.com/constellation-diy-wall-art/" target="_blank">Refunk My Junk</a>. I started off following her tutorial but then things changed a bit. I will talk about that as we go. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Ok, so here are the materials you need:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Large Canvas</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Spray Paint - the original creator used Midnight Blue but I could not find it so I just a flat Black</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">White Chalk Pen/Marker</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Some sort of LED strip lighting. I used <a href="http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/20119418/" target="_blank">this one</a> from Ikea. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">**You will not need the lights shown in the first picture for my version of the project</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">So first, I just spray painted the canvas. As you can see it was not even. I am terrible at spray painting but I think it actually worked out because the night sky has dimension to it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Then I started to draw my constellations with a pencil. I looked at a picture of the summer constellations and kind of just drew what I wanted to. I am not an artist in anyway so this task made me kind of nervous - hand drawing something? Oh dear.... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">It actually turned out really well though. I mean - come on Lauren, how hard is it to draw dots and lines? Anyway. I did keep it simple though and only drew the more simpler constellations. Brandyn asked me why I didn't draw Aquarius (we are both Aquarius) and I responded with, "Well, as an Aquarius, we are very complex creatures.....and the constellation was too" ... Seriously. Aquarius was crazy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Then I went over the drawings with the Chalk Marker. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Then I wanted to represent distant stars. In the original tutorial, she said she "splat" the chalk marker. I could not figure out how to do this for the life of me so I just decided to put random dots. I was very nervous to do this part because I didn't want it to look intentional but I didn't want it to look ... well ... stupid! So I just decided to do it and I randomly just threw the chalk pen down all over board (I didn't literally throw it, that wouldn't work.). It actually turned out pretty good.... See this project has a common theme - me being surprised at my ability. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Then I took a craft knife and poked holes where all the dots were. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Here is where the project changed. As you can see, I am poking the garden lights through. In the original project, the garden lights stick through the canvas and light up that way. When I did that, I didn't like it. The lights fell out and it was really bulky on the other side. It just frustrated me so I decided to do without them. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I leaned it up against the window because I thought - hey with the holes, the light will shine through. That stayed there for a bit but I needed to figure out a new solution to the project because it didn't really look nice to have a big canvas blocking the window.... That is when I went and bought the led lighting strips from Ikea. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Once I put it together, I stuck the strips on the back of the canvas like shown in the picture</span></div>
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<br />Lauren Oliveirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14512975498399142845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504818060229336356.post-54096078882613672912014-04-14T12:00:00.000-04:002014-04-14T12:00:01.008-04:00Weekly Recap<div style="text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The last week the only real exciting thing that happened was taking my dress in to get altered. I work with someone who runs her own sewing company on the side so it was really nice to have that connection since I bought the dress back in B.C. and definitely could not get it altered at that store. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I was really unsure about having a bustle because I hate the look of them and I didn't want the skirt part of my dress to change in look but she was able to do it in a way that didn't change the skirt which really pleased me! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Also... the dress still fit me! People kind of frowned at me (best way I can describe it) for buying my dress 2 years before the wedding. What if I didn't like it? I didn't need to buy it that early.... what if it doesn't fit me? Yea. It still fits me. And that... is called self control. I did not lose or gain - I maintained the same weight for 2 years. I believe maintaining is harder than losing or gaining so I applaud myself (without sounding full of myself lol)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I also have a sneak peak at some decorations - been slowly getting those together too! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Yes, those are fake flowers. I am only having two pots like that in all of the reception so do not worry, guests will hardly notice it (except for the ones reading this lol). I figure it just makes more sense because then I can use it somewhere around the house. Going out and buying flowers the day of just seems like such a hassle and they will probably wilt by the end of the night so... I chose to go this way. By the way, isn't Gizmo just so handsome!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">And here is a pretty picture I (well Brandyn) took of my bow from Aldo accessories. Love bows :)</span></div>
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<br />Lauren Oliveirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14512975498399142845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504818060229336356.post-964274554358442862014-04-07T14:28:00.001-04:002014-04-07T14:28:42.709-04:00Weekly Recap <div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I can't believe it is already April. Time is just flying by! I don't really have much of an update in terms of what we have been up to. I finished my Pinterest challenge so I will definitely be posting about that sometime soon. I'm actually really proud of this DIY because I started with this tutorial that I found but then I changed it after and made it something different. So yea, can't wait to share that.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I also finally finished the last Hunger Games book. I started it in November after I watched Catching Fire. I had read the first two books back before Mocking Jay was even released and then I just never got around to reading it but after watching the movie - I just had to find out what was going to happen next... yes I am one of those people that will read the last page and throughout this book, I had to fight with myself not to do so. I was actually thinking of starting a separate blog just for book reviews and all that. Will keep you posted if that happens.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">So anyway, as I promised, I would be posting some of my favourite songs. If you watch the show Nashville, please skip forward but the show is basically about being in the country music business (fictional drama show). What is great about the show is that they release one or two tracks per episode. So they will do covers and I think some original songs but the cast will sing them - kind of like Glee but less high school musical. Here are some of my favourite songs from the show.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I have always been a little perplexed by what I see some girl wears to the movies. I just don't understand why it is necessary to wear 5 inch heels and mini dresses to a movie theater - you are sitting in the dark for approx. 2 hours....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I am the exact opposite. I like to be as comfortable as possible. Here is a quick snapshot of an outfit you might see me in at the theater. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I have a pair of fleece lined legging/sweatpants from Roots. Seriously worth every penny. They are the most comfortable pair of pants I have and even though they are sweatpants, they look like leggings. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I might wear either a pair of moccasins from Forever 21 or just a pair of boots. I like to take my shoes off during the movie and cross my legs - it's all about comfort for me! lol </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">And then some kind of over sized chunky sweater with a tank top underneath. The particular sweater I have is from Garage and I love it because it is really comfortable and not itchy or anything. I despise itchy clothes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I took last week off from blogging because I was going through a bit of a slump. I was having trouble coming up with good content and I would rather just not write anything than write pointless stuff. That being said, I've come up with some new content ideas.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> Along with my weekly recap, I will be adding a "Music Monday." I love music and finding great songs so I will be posting some of my favourite songs of that week. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I will also being doing a monthly pinterest challenge. I have 3000+ pins on Pinterest and I want to go through and actually try out some of those things, whether it be a craft, recipe, or outfit inspiration. I have basically finished my craft for this month so once I have it hung on the wall (ooo spoiler alert!), I will be posting all about it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Now, for today's post. I have expanded my monthly favourites to include one thing from a bunch of categories. So, enough with the chatting and on to my March favourites. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">This brush is my absolute favourite. My hair is unruly. I think I have said that before. It is thick, wavy and frizzy and it will tangle like crazy. I usually run conditioner through my hair twice to help it along but it is still a pain to get a comb through it after my shower. This makes it a breeze! I can't even believe how well it works. For those wondering where you can get it, Sally's Beauty Supply has them. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Skincare: <a href="http://www.sephora.com/gentle-cleansing-milk-P6026" target="_blank">Caudalie Gentle Cleansing Milk</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I previously said the Keihl's Ultra Facial Cleanser was a favourite but after a while, I realized it wasn't the right cleanser for me. I was still getting cystic acne and I'm pretty sure the reason for the rest of my face clearing up was because of my Clarisonic. I went to Sephora and talked to the skin expert and she reccomended this cleanser for me. I have never used a milk cleanser before so the texture was definitely different but I immediately started seeing results. I have not had any cystic acne since and the dark spots on my cheek from previous breakouts are finally starting to clear up. Needless to say, I think this is the one ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I had a gunmetal, I had a rose gold, I needed a silver watch. I originally went into Fossil looking at a watch with a turquoise plate but the price here in Canada is more than it is listed than on the website and I had not budgeted for that. I ultimately decided on this one and I am glad I did. The blue color is more of a blue-grey in real life and I find it a lot more neutral. I wasn't 100% sold on the turquoise one and I feel that it would be harder to match with everything so I am definitely glad I chose this one and I really love it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">This brush is part of the Real Techniques eye starter set. It is a bit hard to find because it is a UK Based company but they do sell it at Walmart and Winners so just keep perusing there if you want to find it. This is basically a mini kabuki brush for eyes and it is so soft and dense and just really great for putting the shadow on. I actually use it to put it all over my lid as oppose to the accent.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">And the Carrie Underwood nail polish saga continues. I'll have to admit, I have a few nail polish colors very similar to this one but I had to get it because it is Carrie Underwood. Simple as that. I just love this color and as I have said before, the line itself is a really great formula. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Book: <a href="http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/mockingjay-the-final-book-of/9780439023511-item.html" target="_blank">Hunger Games Trilogy MockingJay</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">When I read the first two books, Mocking Jay hadn't even come out yet. Then the movies came out and I just had never gotten around to reading it. So when I watched Catching Fire in the theater - and the way they had the cliffhanger, I just had to pick up this one right away because I was not waiting a year to find out what happened! So I am currently reading this one and I haven't finished it yet (almost done though). It made my favourites by default because it is the only one I've read this month so far lol. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I almost always read a book before going to see a movie - mostly because I had read the book before they even started making movie. I hadn't read this one though. The movie was realllly good. It definitely lived up to it's hype. I bought the box set because...even though it is really unconventional for me to do this, I am going to read the book after I watched the movie! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Since I worked all last week, I didn't really do much else. Therefor, I didn't have any outfits on besides my uniform and pj's. So today, I am going to be sharing some outfits from my favourite Spring trend this year! </span></div>
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Lauren Oliveirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14512975498399142845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504818060229336356.post-49332535392309399992014-03-18T21:52:00.000-04:002014-03-18T21:52:36.651-04:00Organizing the Coat Closet<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">As I have said before, all of my organizing posts will be going on my business website but that doesn't mean you will never hear about them. While I do recommend liking my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/laurenashleyorganizing" target="_blank">Facebook Page</a> for the business (I put out tips and tricks 3 times a week), I will still posts links to my own organizing projects that I do on here. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I re-organized my coat closet because my original method just wasn't working. That can happen when organizing. Life is always revolving, changing, however you want to put it and because of that, your organizing needs will change to. <a href="http://laurenashleyorganizing.blogspot.ca/2014/03/small-project-my-coat-closet.html" target="_blank">Click here</a> to see what wasn't working and what I did to make it work :) </span></div>
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<br />Lauren Oliveirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14512975498399142845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504818060229336356.post-57516129129968890752014-03-17T19:33:00.000-04:002014-03-17T19:33:07.841-04:00Weekly Recap<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">This week, I worked every day so I didn't have time to do much but Saturday morning, Brandyn and I managed to squeeze a quick trip to see the Devil's Punchbowl in Hamilton. Here are a few pictures. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I figured out later that you can actually go down there but we didn't see the trail when we were there so we will go back in the Spring when the water isn't all frozen. Then we can see both views. </span></div>
Lauren Oliveirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14512975498399142845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504818060229336356.post-76093551647029234992014-03-13T12:00:00.000-04:002014-03-13T12:00:00.414-04:00Throwback Thursday<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">September 2009</span></b></div>
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<br />Lauren Oliveirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14512975498399142845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504818060229336356.post-88663049512247497502014-03-12T12:00:00.000-04:002014-03-12T12:00:00.756-04:00What I Wore Wednesday<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Last weekend I went to my cousin's baby shower. This was my outfit:</span></div>
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Jacket: H&M (Winter '13)<br />
Top: Dynamite (Summer '13)<br />
Leggings: <a href="http://www.dynamiteclothing.com/ca/shiny-legging/p/69-9487" target="_blank">Dynamite </a><br />
Boots: CBX (Doesn't exist anymore)<br />
Nailpolish (which I did for the game the night before): <a href="http://www.sephora.com/new-classics-P382111?skuId=1547397" target="_blank">Formula X Omni</a><br />
<br />Lauren Oliveirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14512975498399142845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504818060229336356.post-78860481913773042452014-03-11T12:00:00.000-04:002014-03-11T12:00:01.883-04:00Invitations<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I have sent out all the invitations and they have all (or should have) arrived at their destinations so now I can show you!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">One day I went into Michael's looking for something completely unrelated and I stumbled upon a clearance rack full of invitations. $9 a box baby! The box I chose weren't exactly my colors but at that price, it was certainly close enough. I bought 2 boxes with 30 sets in them - so in total I paid $20 for 60 invitation suites. Sure beats $500. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Here is a blank envelope. I am showing you a blank one to protect the privacy of my guests but I just hand wrote the address and put a stamp on it! Pretty standard. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">For the invitations, I went on the website and entered the code I got, it then gave me the template for the invite and the rsvp card. I was then free to write whatever I wanted with whatever font. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Here is the RSVP card. If you notice in the bottom of the envelope, there is a number. I numbered ever return card envelope. The number on a person's envelope was the number their party is under on my excel spreadsheet. This way, if anybody forgets to put their name, I know who it was from. It isn't the prettiest thing but it is certainly functional. </span></div>
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<br />Lauren Oliveirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14512975498399142845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504818060229336356.post-49178968184523099912014-03-10T14:58:00.000-04:002014-03-10T14:58:34.783-04:00Weekly Recap<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">This week was pretty standard. The weekend was the most exciting part. As some may know if you follow me on instagram, a few months ago, I won tickets to a Leafs game. Well Saturday was the game... and they won which makes it even better :) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Monday I went and picked out all my accessories for the wedding. Problem was they ended up being way more than I want to spend. I bought the headpiece for my hair but for the earrings and bracelet, I am finding a cheaper alternative on Etsy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Saturday was the game!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Sunday was my cousin's baby shower. She got a good haul! lol</span></div>
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<br />Lauren Oliveirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14512975498399142845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504818060229336356.post-75732364531529677522014-03-07T12:00:00.000-05:002014-03-07T12:00:01.129-05:00February Favourites<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">August 2009</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Scarf: <a href="http://www.callitspring.com/ca-eng/accessories/womens/hats-scarves-gloves/93233451-venice/7" target="_blank">Spring</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Shirt: <a href="http://www.dynamiteclothing.com/ca/34-sleeve-henley-shirt/p/69-0552" target="_blank">Dynamite</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Watch: <a href="http://www.fossil.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=12052&langId=-1&catalogId=25005&categoryId=413585&cm_vc=413585&pn=&productId=22544236&imagePath=ES3529" target="_blank">Fossil </a></span></div>
Lauren Oliveirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14512975498399142845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504818060229336356.post-43577653124883315942014-03-04T12:00:00.000-05:002014-03-04T12:00:00.150-05:00Bullet Journal<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Over the past few months, I've been trying out a new way to use an "agenda." I did a whole post on it over on Lauren Ashley Organizing. Click <a href="http://laurenashleyorganizing.blogspot.ca/2014/03/bullet-journal.html" target="_blank">here</a> to read it!</span></div>
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<br />Lauren Oliveirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14512975498399142845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504818060229336356.post-59788235294889445802014-03-03T22:18:00.000-05:002014-03-03T22:18:12.981-05:00Weekly Recap<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">This week started off with me watching the Family Stone. I just had to share that random timbit. Do you ever have just a random urgency to watch an older movie. It is hilarious and I feel I can really relate ;)
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I also discovered <a href="http://toneitup.com/" target="_blank">the tone it up girls</a>. They are awesome. They create and entire schedule for you to follow for free. You can also pay extra for their nutrition plan but I am waiting until after the wedding to indulge myself in such things ;) I am now on week 2 of their workouts and here is a picture of me getting all silly. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">If you want to workout but kind of feel overwhelmed with all the options and/or a little lost without structure (like myself), then check out their website because it is seriously awesome.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Not represented in pictures, I finished the invitations! They have all been sent so that is one more thing off the pesky wedding list :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">And now to end the post, I have put up this little gem of Kitty. She is such a character.</span></div>
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<br />Lauren Oliveirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14512975498399142845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504818060229336356.post-46191217233678242362014-02-27T12:00:00.000-05:002014-02-27T12:00:04.942-05:00Throwback Thursday<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>July 2009</b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Top, Pants and Sweater: <a href="http://www.underarmour.com/shop/ca/en?cid=PS|google|Brand|CA|IP|Exact|under%20armour|rm6hptJB" target="_blank">Under Armour</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Shoes: Winners (Although they are Nike)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Not Seen: Sports Bra is Under Armour's UA Bra. I love it so much!</span></div>
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Lauren Oliveirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14512975498399142845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504818060229336356.post-20470236310628804312014-02-25T12:00:00.000-05:002014-02-25T12:00:00.599-05:003 Months<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Are you serious? 3 months until the wedding? Thank god. Is that bad? I feel 2 and a half years is way too long to be engaged. Thank god I didn't go for that 2015 date we had originally thought of. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Anyway. By this date, I had set out to do this...</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><strike>Mail out all
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><strike>Book hairstylist
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Decide on
accessories and buy them </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Apply for marriage
license</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pay off DJ</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pay off florist </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Yikes... and I was doing so good! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">All the invitations will be mailed out on Friday and my makeup and hair was booked literally last week. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">As for the accessories... I need help! I am so picky and I have no idea what I want. Do I want to wear a necklace? Do I want to wear earrings, a bracelet? What kind do I want to wear? I have no idea when that will be done but I know I have to decide soon. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I also haven't got the marriage license. I probably will do that this month because well.. I think I have to! I saw the cost of it and was a little choked... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">As for paying off those two vendors. That was quite ambitious and a few car repairs threw us a curve ball. I am going to go a different direction now. Instead of paying them in the order that I booked them, I am going to do the famous snowball effect. I will start with the least amount and work our way up. Our cheapest one is technically the cake, but that will be paid by credit card so I don't need to pay cash. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">So here we go, the checklist due by <span style="color: #f4cccc;">April 24th</span> (ONE MONTH!)</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Decide and purchase my accessories</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Get the marriage license </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Purchase gifts for parents and attendees (I've actually already started working on this one </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Bring in gown to get cut and bustled </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Get supplies for favors</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Finalize floral proposal</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Plan rehearsal dinner</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Pay off as many vendors as I can (this is my new goal lol)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Book rooms for hotel</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Buy all decorations (except table decor) </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The list got longer but it is also two months. I think I can handle this list but I need some serious help with my accessories. Sigh.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span>Lauren Oliveirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14512975498399142845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504818060229336356.post-78250993213963902502014-02-24T12:00:00.000-05:002014-02-24T12:00:02.857-05:00Weekly Recap<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">This week only one big thing really happened.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I started off the week by going to the Royal Ontario Museum with Brandyn and my brother. I posted about that in last weeks weekly update. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Tuesday, I did a bit of work with my business, just getting some things prepared in advance. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Wednesday was a slack day :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Thursday morning I had my makeup and hair trial. Love the look, obviously not going to show you ;) It was quite comical though because I had to work and then went there all done up and fancy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Friday, I ran a bit of errands and on Saturday and Sunday I worked! Due to the lack of excitement with this weekly update, I am providing you with some words of wisdom that I found this week :)</span></div>
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<b>June 2009</b></div>
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