Fashion Friday- Denim

I have been seeing tons of pins on Pinterest recently about curated closets, and must have pieces. I thought it might be fun to share some of my wardrobe staples. Over the next few months I will be sharing pieces that I think everyone should have in their wardrobe. This week, we are talking about one of my favourite wardrobe staples- denim!

Straight // Skinny // Boyfriend // Skirt // Jacket // Shorts

I think we can all agree that denim is a wardrobe must! I love that denim comes in so many different styles and washes! General rule, the darker the denim, the more 'formal' it is; I am seeing dark denim being worn in all kinds of office settings. Add a blazer, pair of heels, statement necklace and you will look at home in the boardroom- at least in a boardroom where the dress code is business casual. 

Straight jeans, skinny jeans, and denim skirts are so versatile and can be worn in a variety of settings. I would live in boyfriend jeans if I could...so comfortable! Denim shorts are perfect for summer and jean jackets just scream cool girl. 

 

When it comes to denim, I think it's a good idea to have a pair of black denim jeans and it's fun to own coloured denim. Mint denim is perfect for Spring! While you can buy worn denim, I prefer to buy darker wash denim and wear the heck out of the pieces until it gets faded and/or frayed naturally. I have a denim skirt that my mom is constantly telling me to throw out because it's so worn; it took me about two years to get it faded and worn- I won't part with it until there are holes!

Like most items in my wardrobe, denim can easily be transitioned from day to night, can be worn to the office, for date night, or on weekends with friends. Denim can be found at multiple price points, but I think denim is worth investing in; you'll wear it for years and it won't go out of style. 

Tops // Knits // Bottoms

15 In A 30

I have been aware of Sam Hunt for a couple of years and I do like his music. I've heard his new single, Body Like A Back Road, a number of times over the past couple of months, and have always liked it. Recently, as in the past week, I have been playing this song on repeat...maybe with the volume turned about a bit...I'm sure my neighbours love it. 

Body Like A Back Road by Sam Hunt

FabFitFun Spring 2017 Review

I have been subscribing to FabFitFun for over two years and they have consistently been one of my favourite subscriptions boxes! This is a quarterly subscription box that costs $49.99 USD plus shipping and it is totally worth it! FabFitFun sends all kinds of products- fitness, decor, fashion, beauty- and the value of the box is amazing. The Spring Box has a retail value of $374 USD, which is more than 7 times what I paid- crazy!

 

Members who have an annual subscription (which I do) get the option of picking some of their products; in this box we got to pick the Gypsy 50 Roundie, Milly Zip Pouch, and REALHER Lip Kit. FabFitFun offers add-ons, where you can add items to your box. These are items that have appeared in past boxes, new items by brands that have been in previous boxes, as well as new items/brands that have not been featured before. For the Spring box, they also introduced a new feature where we could customize our box! We were given the choice between a cuff or earrings, or you could pay an extra $10 and get both!

 

Enough about all that...let's see what was in the Spring 2017 box!!

Gypsy 50 Roundie- This was a spoiler for this box and I was so excited for it! I have a Tofino Towel (the original round towel), which I LOVE, so I was excited to have another round towel. I was a little disappointed- this more of a table cloth/outdoor blanket piece. I still love it and think it's pretty, and I have plans to use it once the warm weather arrives. (NOTE: in the picture above, all the items are on top of the Roundie)
Value $50

 

Milly Zip Pouch- This pouch is water resistant and perfect for keeping wet bathing suits in.This bag came in four colours with four different sayings, and I was pretty sure I had picked another one of the bags. I thought I had selected the blue bag that says "Beach Please", but this is still a fun, practical product that I will get a lot of use out of. 

Value $45

 

Karuna Hydrating Face Mask- I am so excited for this! I love getting skin care products, I love sheet masks, and I love that this product is specifically for dry skin- which is my number one skin care problem. The masks are made from wood-pulp, which I have never tried before. Can't wait to test these out!

Value $28

Deborah Lippmann Nail Polish in Shape of my Heart and Like a Virgin- These are two pretty colours and are perfect for spring. I'm personally not a fan of the colours, so I will likely gift this to my sister or a friend.

Value $19

Briogeo Rosarco Milk Reparative Leave-In Conditioning Spray- This product is supposed to soften strengthen, and improve moisture levels of your hair. It contains argan and coconut oils- both of which I have used on my hair before and loved- so I have high hopes for this product and my hair.

Value $20

Dr Brandt Microdermabrasion Age Defying Exfoliator- I am familair with Dr Brandt as a brand, and again, I love getting skin care products. I have exfoliator that I have been using for the past couple of months, which my skin has gotten used to, so the product is not as effective. I was in need of a new exfoliator; I'm looking forward to trying this. 

Value $79

LUV AJ Diamond Kite Crawler Earring Set- This was part of the customization that was introduced for this box (the other option was a cage bracelet). Made of 14K rose gold, there were two earrings; small studs that will likely become part of my everyday jewellery, and crawler earrings which I have never worn before. Both pars of earrings are pretty and will go well with a variety of outfits and situations. 

Value $85

 

REALHER Lip Kit in Neutral Pink- This came in three colours (Red, Pink, Nude) and I went with the neutral pink (pictured below). I love that we were given a lip kit- pencil, liquid lipstick, plumping lip gloss- and not just one lip product. You can use the products separately or together, and I love that they include empowering messages/mantras on their lip products.

Value $48

In general, I love FabFitFun and I think this box just enforces my love for them! I know people bulk a bit at the price, but this a quarterly box (so you're not paying $50 every months) and the value is crazy. I love the variety of items they include, and I (with the exception of the nail polish) will get use out of all the items. This is an amazing box that everyone should try at least once.

Hey, It's Ok

With Amber from Airing My Dirty Laundry

To be looking forward to seeing Beauty and the Beast with some friends this week or next. I haven't been to the movies in at least three years. Not a fan of movie theatres, but I'm looking forward to spending time with some friends.

That I FINALLY used the Lush gift card that Terri got me for my birthday and that I am excited to try out some new Lush Bath Bombs!!

To be sad about all of the violence happening in the world- London, Cincinnati. We need to stop killing and attacking each other. This is not normal and it is not humanity. 

That I have not watched any March Madness games, even though I filled out a bracket. 

To be liking Ika and Sindy-With-A-S a lot more on this season of Big Brother Canada than I did on their original season.