2019-09-26 21:32
If updating the ol' wardrobe for Fall is one of my favourite things to do, then snagging amazing pieces for less has got to be a close second... hey, it never hurts to have extra coffee mone… Read More
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2019-09-05 00:34
As a total beauty junkie, I'm all about trying different products/treatments in the quest for better skin... so it should come as no surprise that micro-needling was high on my list of treat… Read More
2019-07-19 21:46
Not to name names, but someone's been a little MIA around here lately... To be fully honest with you guys, life just keeps getting in the way of updating this space, and since we're all Inst… Read More
2019-07-12 17:00
Jeunesse Global has been a world-renowned choice for many men and women wanting anti-aging success. What makes the brand so well-known is the quality behind every single one of their produc… Read More
2019-07-08 11:00
Happy Monday, friends! Hope you guys had an amazing weekend, and an even better start to the week. And now that I'm fully caffeinated, I may even have a chance at the same. Thanks, Nesspress… Read More
2019-07-08 05:32
When we think about what it means to look older, we tend to focus on the surface of the skin, but epidermal damage is only part of the problem; our underlying muscles also play a big pa… Read More
2019-07-04 14:38
Hello, and welcome back to another OOTD instalment! It's been a while, so allow me to refresh your memories; OOTD posts run in real-time to Instagram content, only here you get delightful mu… Read More
2019-07-03 17:53
Summer is *finally* on the horizon, and with that comes glowing skin, previously-warm beverages served cold (here's looking at you, soy latte) and, you know, general merriment. What also com… Read More
2019-05-13 20:34
I'm having a major Fila moment right now, mainly because I just thrifted this amazing sweatshirt from the brand, and I can't quite seem to bring myself to stop wearing my trusty Disruptors o… Read More
2019-05-06 22:41
Just a quick PSA to say that if you haven't tried Colour Pop Cosmetics yet, you're seriously missing out because a) the formulations and colours are spot on, b) they're cruelty-free and c) t… Read More
2019-05-02 16:44
If bicycle shorts are still enjoying the resurgence they received last summer (that's right friends, we're stuck with the trend for at least one more season— although who am I kidding… Read More
2019-04-29 19:32
Worried about the things you're doing today taking a toll on your face 10, 15 or even 20 years down the line? Damn girl, I'm with ya. Any time I fall short on my daily water quota, or realiz… Read More
2019-04-18 09:00
Spring is always such a fun time of year sartorially speaking, because after many long, cold months, its breezy fabrics and soft colour palette are like a much-needed breath of fresh air. Th… Read More
2019-04-15 18:16
One of my favourite things to do is slather on a good face mask and zone out to some garbage (read: amazing) reality show on Hayu. Needless to say, it leaves me feeling better about myself o… Read More
2019-04-10 20:40
You guys! Just a quick PSA in case you don't follow me over on Instagram to let you know that I'm hosting a giveaway to my favourite jewelry shop, Gem & Company... for a $250 shopping sp… Read More
2019-04-09 21:24
Accessories make my world go round, especially when they're gold, flashy and totally unnecessary. Case in point: my new metallic bag, chain belt, and necklace party. What can I say, I'm a su… Read More
2019-03-27 14:34
Alright friends, listen up— when it comes to your beauty routine, very few things are free; that is, except for sleep. It costs nothing and may be the closest thing we have to a legiti… Read More
2019-03-22 17:12
I, much like most other fashion-focused females (or males!), am quite taken by animal prints these days. Regardless of the season or item of clothing they happen to be on, they just work. Er… Read More
2019-03-20 16:08
If the thought of open-toe shoes is giving you low-key anxiety, you're not alone— after all, it's been a long, long winter. But the good news is I've found a new product that's basical… Read More
2019-03-18 17:55
There's just something about baby pink that screams "Hey bitch, it's Spring!" I'm thinking that's what initially attracted me to these amazing wide-leg pants from Lovers + Friends, beca… Read More
2019-03-13 18:43
March is always such a bizarro time in terms of weather; depending on where you live, you may have an influx of morale-raising warmth, only to have it taken away as quickly as it came. This… Read More
2019-03-11 17:42
Beauty products are one of my favourite things to talk about, experiment with, and let's be real— hoard. So you can imagine my delight when REVOLVE started carrying beauty because a) t… Read More
2019-03-09 00:17
If it's all in the accessories, then I would like to draw your attention to what's happening here— yes, those are feather heels on my feet, and possibly the girliest beaded handbag kno… Read More
2019-02-27 22:23
If ever there were a time to load up on lip balm, winter would be it— just yesterday, I was lamenting over the fact that my bottom lip cracked and peeled in the most painful way possib… Read More
2019-02-25 19:24
Wearing: blazer c/o Chichwish blazer; slouchy boots c/o Miss Lola (use "Vickie20" at checkout); bag- Crossbody.dk; sunnies c/o Quay Australia Read More
2019-02-15 19:29
One of my greatest joys in life— and I write this sincerely— is trying new skincare. There's just something about coming across a new product that promises all kinds of results… Read More
2019-02-14 22:04
And from my last post complaining about arctic temperatures straight into desert climes, here's a throwback to when I visited Palm Springs over the holidays and was toasty warm... those… Read More
2019-02-13 22:04
My city has been baltic at best lately, so this recent outfit was fashioned strictly for indoor purposes— because sometimes a girl just wants to wear a romper, weather be damned. This… Read More
2019-01-30 15:59
What's up, friends! I know we're all a bunch of hopeless beauty junkies around here, so I thought that for today's post it might be fun to talk about something that's near and dear to my hea… Read More
2019-01-29 20:23
OK, so remember when I said I would blog every day for the month of December? Yeah, that didn't end so well. Things were going strong— and I was loving the routine— up until the… Read More
2018-12-18 10:00
OK you guys, let's get real for a minute—ORB (Operation Regular Blogging) is seriously kicking my butt right now. If you follow me on Instagram, you'll know that Ryan and I are current… Read More
2018-12-17 10:00
Staying warm this winter while not looking like the Michelin Man? Check. Thanks, Rudsak.WEARINGLeather jacket (on sale), boots, backpack + beanie c/o Rudsak; satin skirt c/o Princess Po… Read More
2018-12-14 10:00
The holiday season is always a little stressful, what with all the social obligations, shopping and end-of-year work to wrap up, which got me thinking about stress in general— and let… Read More
2018-12-13 10:00
The holidays can be such a stressful time of year, especially when you add coming up with gift ideas on top of everything else that's going on... but why fret when you can spend that preciou… Read More
2018-12-13 01:12
I used to hate pink— and anything overly girlie, really— but here we are; pink top, pink skirt, pink lips. I don't know how it happened or even when, but happen it did. I'm quite… Read More
2018-12-11 18:10
I don't know about you guys, but if I don't make a list of what I want to do during the holidays, I literally just coast through the season and wake up one day wondering how it's January alr… Read More
2018-12-10 18:16
Happy Monday, friends! How was everyone's weekend? Mine was spent in my usual fashion— running errands and working, followed by general couch-vegetation. What can I say, I lead a fabul… Read More
2018-12-07 10:00
If you haven't tried NUDA's range of bodycare and tanning products yet, take it from me— you're going to want to. This Canadian company prides itself on formulating products with natur… Read More
2018-12-06 10:00
Being a child of the 90s, I amassed quite a few angel-emblazoned items, including a version of this H&M remake that I would give my left nut to still have today (well that, and all my ov… Read More
2018-12-05 10:00
Happy Wednesday, also known as day three of ORB (or 'Operation Regular Blogging,' if you're just tuning in). Today I thought I would try something new and start an OOTD series for some quick… Read More
2018-12-04 23:00
It's been a minute since I shared anything beauty-related in this space, so from one girlie-girl to another— that's you!— I figured some good ol' fashioned beauty-talk… Read More
2018-12-03 18:23
Morning, friends! It's the first day of "Operation Regular Blogging" (or ORB, if you prefer), and since we're all here, I think that means we're off to a great start... well-done, everybody!… Read More
2018-12-01 02:03
I've been thinking a lot about blogging lately, specifically about how my feelings toward it have changed over the years. What started as a hobby I was hopelessly devoted to has slowly turne… Read More
2018-11-01 00:09
Happy Halloween! Just wanted to pop on here quickly and share an oh-so yummy wine-based cocktail recipe that's perfect this time of year— the Spiced Moon Martini! It's perfect for any… Read More
2018-10-15 14:29
If you're anything like me, you're what I like to call 'Halloween-light'— no over-the-top getups, large time/money investments into costumes, etc etc. In fact, all spook-related energi… Read More
2018-09-17 21:41
If you follow me on Instagram, you might remember seeing Stories of me going into Dermalounge Medispa on the regular for body contouring appointments... I know a lot of you were super curiou… Read More
2018-07-26 18:48
One of the questions I frequently get in real life is "girl, what mascara do you use?", which is generally met with a blank stare as I try to recall which random drugstore mascara I threw in… Read More
2018-06-20 00:00
Hi, my name is Vickie and I'm an absentee blogger... hi Vickie. There, now that we're reacquainted after my month-long departure from this space, we can finally get back to the good stuff; y… Read More
2018-05-01 23:37
A couple weeks ago, I had the pleasure of exploring this year's Full House Lottery dream homes with a couple of my blogger besties. We basically ran around the three properties, giddily snap… Read More
2018-04-23 19:43
You all know how I feel about IMAGE Skincare by now, but I wanted to introduce you to another element of their product range— makeup. Glorious, glorious makeup. Because if a product ca… Read More
2018-03-08 05:57
If you follow me on Instagram and caught my Stories over the weekend, you might recognize this blazer from my Goodwill adventure with Anton. If not, allow me to introduce you to my new blaze… Read More
2018-03-05 19:22
Blades of Glory fans will feel me on this blog title (in case you don't get the reference, I'm totally not a monster or anything), as will anyone who's ever tried the Dyson Supersonic... it'… Read More
2018-03-02 19:51
Hey friends, and happy Friday! Hope your week turned out super. Mine was largely spent working and obsessing over whether or not to get bangs— what can I say, I live a deep and profoun… Read More
2018-03-01 01:41
Love it or hate it, the puffer jacket has been ubiquitous this fall/winter season... I personally am pro-puffer, especially when rendered in an unexpected material or colour. Are you a metal… Read More
2018-02-26 21:36
We all have different financial goals, be it to buy a house, afford the latest 'it' bag without batting an eye, or retire by a certain age. Regardless of what your particular goals may be, h… Read More
2018-02-23 19:43
Oh who am I kidding, it's nowhere near t-shirt time where I live— in fact, Ashley and I were on the brink of tears after snapping photos on this particular day, that's how cold it was… Read More
2018-02-21 19:27
It's been a hot minute since I last sat down to do an 'On Brand,' partly because they can be quite time consuming, but mostly because I hadn't come across any beauty brands that I felt compe… Read More
2018-02-19 18:17
Hey friends, happy Monday! It's Family Day here in AB— so a long weekend for me— as well as Boyfriend's birthday weekend, so it's been a fun one filled with lots of food and outi… Read More
2018-02-14 19:10
We've all long known about jade rolling— apparently Kate Moss once referred to the tool as "collagen on a stick"— but natural beauty brand Pura Botanicals has just released a lin… Read More
2018-02-12 19:42
It's been a hot minute since I last did a DIY over here— December 8th, to be exact— so in the spirit of this upcoming Valentine's Day and all things girlie, I thought it wou… Read More
2018-02-07 18:05
I recently partook in the '5 Things About Me' tag on Instagram, and I had so many lovely DMs as a result that I thought I would share it here as well for those of you aren't on the gram or m… Read More
2018-02-05 19:31
There's an old Greek expression that my mom would often recite to me growing up, which roughly translates to: 'How you make your bed is how you'll sleep.' Those words ring through my ears to… Read More
2018-01-26 10:00
As I mentioned on my Instagram recently, I'm in serious denial about not being French— or anything remotely as cool— and yet, my beret addiction persists. If I'm not wearing a be… Read More
2018-01-25 18:46
1. Clean Your Makeup BrushesOne of the best ways to reduce clogged pores and pesky breakouts is to regularly clean your makeup brushes and sponges. Sounds easy enough, right? That's because… Read More
2018-01-22 21:00
It's so easy to get stuck in a style rut, and I'll be the first to put up her hand and admit to mindlessly throwing on jeans and some kind of weather-appropriate topper nine times out of ten… Read More
2018-01-19 22:21
A shocking headline coming from the girl who spends 95 per cent of her life in jeans, sure, but if you're anything like me and could use a break from the indigo, today's post is for you. It'… Read More
2018-01-17 19:27
Anytime Glossier has a new launch, the beauty world more or less explodes— frantic orders are placed, the Showroom gets flooded with crazy-eyed shoppers, and the reviews and Insta-hype… Read More
2018-01-08 17:54
You all know how much I love to try out new skincare, but after years of doing so, my skin was left confused, spotty and just plain irritated. 2017 was the year of pairing down my routine an… Read More
2018-01-03 17:10
Happy New Year, friends! How was everyone's holiday break? Mine was super chill and filled with family, friends and yummy food— standard stuff. The best part by far, however, was unplu… Read More
2017-12-22 10:00
I think it's pretty safe to say that the more outlandish a coat is, the more I'm going to love it. You last saw me in a leopard jacket a few posts back, and now I'm back with a longer versio… Read More
2017-12-19 17:55
If the title of this post surprises you, I totally understand. You may be thinking to yourself: 'Wait, she got her lips done?! But they look the same as they did before! " to which I wo… Read More
2017-12-18 21:03
I know it may be hard to believe at this point considering how much I go on, and on, about my deep-seated nostalgia for the 90's, but this outfit was a total happy accident. I had planned on… Read More
2017-12-15 22:35
Image | Mejuri | Caudalie | Lush | Ciate | NuFACE | Rodial | BearpawNoize | Books | &hell…Read More
2017-12-14 20:42
You guys, how is it already December __?! I can't believe we're already this deep into the holiday season. Life definitely seems to speed up this time of year, and if you don't make a consci… Read More
2017-12-13 18:49
If you know me— and my girlfriends can attest to this— I'm always complaining about how flat and listless my hair is. No matter what products I use or how often I tease it, my ha… Read More
2017-12-08 10:01
Now I know what you guys must be thinking: "Girl, when's the last time you did a DIY?! " Oh man, I know, I haven't shared any crafts in this space for quite a while now (June 2016… Read More
2017-12-06 15:58
You know when an item is so hot that not only half the people you follow on the 'gram are wearing it, but a handful of your closest friends have it, too? Well such is the case with this faux… Read More
2017-12-05 22:35
Well, I think it's pretty clear at this point that I'm a huge Gisou fangirl— first I raved about their honey-infused hair oil, then I wouldn't shut up about their texturizing and heat… Read More
2017-11-30 21:28
I'm all about that plaid blazer life, and luckily for me, the weather has been rather cooperative this week, actually allowing me to wear it outdoors without freezing to death. Such a l… Read More
2017-11-28 18:46
It doesn't take much to make me a happy girl, but let's be real— a shiny new item here and there can go a long way toward keeping my wardrobe feeling fresh and my overall morale high… Read More
2017-11-22 18:31
It's no secret that I'm something of an avid shopper, and boy do I love me a bargain— the thought alone of saving money gives me an adrenaline rush, so with Black Friday around the cor… Read More
2017-11-20 23:01
Living in a winter city, it can be really challenging to stay warm while retaining a semblance of your personal style. Cute footwear is often traded in for clunky winter boots, gloves and sc… Read More
2017-11-18 00:10
If you hear the words 'hormonal acne' and cringe in anticipation of your dot leading to, well, dots across your face, you're not alone. And if you thought that acne connected to fluctuations… Read More
2017-11-09 17:16
Bonjour! Je m'appelle Vickie et je suis une Francais wannabie... but seriously, aren't berets just the greatest thing of all time? I can't stop wearing them, and since we last broached the s… Read More
2017-11-08 19:03
As a life-long night owl, there's nothing I love more than easing into my day— in other words, pushing snooze on my alarm 12 times, then grumbling all the way to the Keurig until the c… Read More
2017-11-03 21:25
If you've learned anything about me over the past eight years of blogging, it's probably this— I'm a total 80s/90s nut. Anything that hails from those decades just gives me all the fee… Read More
2017-11-02 22:19
Oh Glossier— why are you so irresistible? Is it your sleek packaging, cool-girl marketing or inspiring backstory (I've lost many an hour googling Emily Weiss, let me tell you) that lea… Read More
2017-10-25 18:25
Bonjour! Je m'appelle Vickie et je suis une Francais wannabie... but seriously, aren't berets just the greatest thing of all time? I can't stop wearing them, and since we last broached the s… Read More
2017-10-18 18:11
Whether you're a new blogger, IG star or general online-content creator, you'll know just how important photography is. Now I'm by no means an expert when it comes to the subject, but there… Read More
2017-10-17 23:10
A few weeks back, I was lucky enough to be invited to the new Levis store at West Edmonton Mall to check out their Tailor Shop and have a piece of denim personalized. The eight-year-old beda… Read More
2017-10-12 16:37
Keeping your base in place can be tricky any time time of year— whether that means dealing with all the sun, and inevitably, sweat that goes hand-in-hand with summer, or the… Read More
2017-10-12 00:25
One thing I've come to realize lately is that I'm so deep in this little social media bubble I've created for myself that I've lost sight of the things that make me feel happy and centred&md&hell…Read More
2017-10-05 15:43
I one hundred percent acknowledge that I look like a try-hard Parisienne in these photos, and I'm alright with that. Last time I checked, playing dress-up isn't against the law, so why not h… Read More
2017-10-03 19:26
Remember when I gushed over Gisou's Honey Infused Hair Oil and all its many splendored ways? Well they've added two more products to the roster, and they're every bit as awesome as their pre… Read More
2017-10-01 01:57
If you haven't noticed this season's largest hat trend— the baker boy hat— I seriously question where you've been all this time (no offense or anything). Whether you choose to ca… Read More
2017-09-14 16:55
Shirt- Topshop | wedgie jeans- Levis | sunnies- LBLD | mules- Aldo | bag- Pixie Market | scarf- Zara | necklaces c/o Made By Mary | rings c/o MejuriNot quite chilly, yet not quite sweltering… Read More
2017-09-11 15:47
To any fellow pale, tan-reluctant peeps out there, I've discovered the ultimate way to get a natural, subtle tan without having to adopt a GTL lifestyle. Not surprisingly, I'm talking about… Read More
2017-09-05 17:17
Top (similar) + maxi skirt- Forever 21 | sunnies- Quay | booties- Sigerson Morrison c/o Shopbop (new collection) | necklaces c/o Made By Mary Read More
2017-08-28 20:27
Back in the day, we wouldn't dream of not washing our hair on the daily— dry shampoos were virtually nonexistent, and any sign of grease on one's locks were seen as a serious faux pas… Read More
2017-08-24 09:00
Clay has been used by different cultures throughout history as a means of healing various ailments— both internal and external— and luckily for us, they're having a major resurge… Read More
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