I'm Officially in the Spirit!

This past weekend, fellow felicity&fritz girl Samantha and I adorned the 326 Princess St. store window with Christmas Cheer. It's safe to say that the window has been Christmas-fied with Christmas trees, reindeer, snowflakes and an impressively hand-made "Welcome to the North Pole" sign and wish list (courtesy of Sam!) all of which, of course, are glittery!

To add to the holiday cheer, we've started playing the greatest Christmas music! (Again, courtesy of Samantha!) Straight No Chaser is undeniably on our playlist this season and to cure your case of the Mondays, here is their rendition of 12 Days of Christmas - which I warn, after you hear and inevitably fall in love with, will never want to sing the traditional version again. Enjoy!!

☮ peace and fashion

We Are Women

Glamour Magazine's December issue is their features their "Women of the Year 2010" list. The women are impressive and inevitably inspiring. From athletes, to fashion designers and even a queen, Glamour's list is one that will make any woman feel empowered.

 

Reading through the list of incredible woman, I couldn't help but think about how amazing we, as women, really are. We have fought so much for our gender, not only to be treated as equals to men but to simply be taken seriously, and now, in 2010, we are achieving so much more than we ourselves even believed was possible. 

 

One of my professors once stated "You do what other don't, so you can have what other won't". Harsh? Somewhat. True? Absolutely. How many times have you pushed on through because you knew that the end was worth so much more than the pain? How many times have you made someone smile even though you couldn't yourself? I don't know what the answer is for you, but considering you are  very likely an incredible woman yourself, the answer I'm sure is obvious. 

 

Katie Spotz - Rowed for 70 days solo across the Atlantic to raise awareness for her cause of clean drinking water.

While my prof was speaking in terms of business, my now mantra, resonates with so many different situations you may face. So you're not the celebrity making a kagillion dollars a year, but you're the mother who drives her kids to and from school 6 times a day because they don't like to eat cafeteria food. Or you're the entrepreneur who makes certain that her clients always leave with a smile on their face. I think what we should all take away from Glamour's amazing list of woman, is that we can do anything because we are women. So go on, take the day and make it your own. You deserve it.  

☮peace and fashion 

Pretty Lady

As hopeless as this blogger is when it comes to makeup, I could spend hours in the beauty aisle. I don't really even need to buy anything (which is often the case due to my lack of cosmetics skill) just looking at the polishes and glosses makes me smile. Here are a few of my current beauty wish list items, some of which I have already bought. Right now I'm loving Bath&Body Works' Twilight Woods body butter - it smells amaaazing - and as I have said before, the Sephora by OPI nail polish is a favourite and these limited edition colours quite literally have increased my anticipation for Christmas!

Twilight Woods Body Butter. C.O. Bigelow Berry Belini Balm. NARS Eyeshadow Duo. Moroccan Oil Restorative Mask. SEPHORA by OPI Polish in Merry Me! and Flurry Up. Betsey Johnson for Tweezerman Tweezers. Revlon Lipstick in Strawberry Suede. Mac Lipstick in Snob. Marc Jacobs LOLA Parfum. Clinique Kohl Shaper. Maybelline Lash Stilleto.

peace and fashion

Meow.

This kitty print has been in the spotlight not only this season but what seems to be every fall/winter season. Why is everyone so wild about this animal print? (please excuse the terrible pun) The leopard print adds that extra bit of life to your all black parisian inspired outfit and is a quick and chic update to anything in your overstuffed wardrobe. 

While this pattern is not a new trend, the way to wear leopard has definitely evolved. For example, don't be afraid to mix it with other patterns - the basis of your outfit doesn't need to be completely understated to carry off a leopard accessory.

DISCLAIMER! : Please, don't wear an entire outfit of leopard print. 

Yes, this print is animalistic, but you are a fashion girl. Not a feline.

peace and fashion