Tuesday Try This- Urban Decay Naked Skin Ultra Definition Powder Foundation

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I have finally found the perfect powder based foundation. I have looked long and hard, and tried many of these creations and every one has the same result on my skin. You know that caked on, used too much makeup look? That's normally what powder foundations does to my face. Until now...

I have been such a fan of the Urban Decay Naked liquid foundation that I thought I should give the powder based Naked foundation a try. While I was at Sephora recently I asked the makeup consultant to try it out on my face. She chose the colour that would be a good fit and 'voila!", it looked amazing on my skin.

The packaging is beautiful, the case if reflective (which is why you can see the flowers if you look closely, and it comes with a lovely purple carrying cloth case.

The inside of the case has the foundation well and a small sponge. The foundation itself goes on very smooth. I like to put the product on the sponge first and then buff it using my small powder brush. I find it gives a smooth almost airbrush look to my skin.

The formula is so lightweight I truly feel like I am wearing no foundation at all. The great thing is that you can easily build up this foundation to suit your skin's needs.

This is the powder brush I like to use with this product, it is small and lightweight, and blends the product flawlessly into my skin. You can find Urban Decay's Ultra Powder Foundation at Sephora.

Foundation-here
Powder Brush-here

Monday Musings- Spring Outerwear + Frou Frou Frill Giveaway

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As much as it is nice to be back from my trip away, I am missing the gorgeous weather as it was warm and sunny in Floriday. This week has not been very warm here in Southern Ontario, in fact most days I have had to wear a winter coat including hats and mittens. On the weekend when we shot this outfit it was a bit warmer so I thought I would show you a great substitute for a spring coat. I found this amazing Burberry inspired poncho/blanket scarf at Dynamite and it has been my go to outerwear item when running errands. It is so easy to throw on and I love the pattern and colours in the scarf.

Also, this week I have teamed up with Frou Frou Frill to give one lucky reader this amazing bracelet I have on as well as a few other goodies. Use the Rafflecopter widget below to enter.

Scarf- Dynamite (here)
Necklace- c/o Pink Lovebird (here)
Jeans- Gap (here)
Bag- Kate Spade
Shoes- Nine West (here)
Rings- Stella and Dot (rebel ring), JCL Designs (here)

Giveaway! Win this great Easter basket of goodies,

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Florida Yellow

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Here is another Florida outfit. I was so lucky to go shopping with my mom at the Ellenton Outlet Mall which was only 10 minutes away from where my parents were staying. I love outlet malls and normally l find some great deals, this trip was no exception. The clothing I am wearing in this post is all from J.Crew Factory. I happened to go on a day when the store was having half off everything. I got some great pieces including this shirt and skirt.

Top- J.Crew Factory (similar)
Skirt- J.Crew Factory (here)
Necklace and Bag- Stella and Dot
Sandals- Asos (here)

Tuesday Try This- The Florida Aquarium

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Do I have a treat for you today? Last week while I was in Florida I had the chance to visit the awesome Florida Aquarium. The Florida Aquarium is located in downtown Tampa in the Canalside area of the city. If you have not been to Tampa it is gorgeous, the architecture is lovely and the whole city is very clean. I can't even explain how excited I was to see the aquarium and to take my entire family with me. It has been years since I was in an aquarium and I know I got to see the best of the best marine life. I know you will love seeing these pictures as you read the rest of this post.

The Florida Aquarium has the most incredible outdoor space which you will see more of later but this picture gives such a gorgeous  view of the building itself.

I had to put one picture of the happiness on my son's face walking in, he is still talking about the fishes he saw especially one he called Mr. Grouper in honour of his favourite Bubble Guppies show.

Here is Mr. Grouper! This is one of the largest fish I have ever see it must have been at least 300 pounds. One thing that impressed me about the aquarium was how knowledgeable and helpful the staff is. There were many times I was observing a tank and a staff member would come over to me and give me extra information about the fish inside.

The stingray exhibit at the Florida Aquarium is gorgeous. These animals are so fascinating to watch, and believe it or not, you can touch them! I wasn't feeling very brave that day, but the hands-on option of this exhibit really sets it apart.

Charlie my son, loved watching the sharks. This shark is massive! You can see it's teeth a little bit in this picture but you definitely don't want to meet up with this creature.

These flashlight fish are so unique. They really do light up or glow in the water. I think we stood and watched for at least ten minutes.

The outdoor part of the aquarium is a child's dream come true! There is a HUGE water splash pad for children to play in. The best part, the gift shop sells most items you need for your child to play in case you forgot to pack them, or didn't know this gem of a waterpark was there. Charlie loved playing outside and getting soaked.

There is also a great restaurant outside that we had lunch at, my quesedilla was delicious! We all got some sort of a sandwich, our server was so friendly and took extra good care of our table.

The Florida Aquarium is an amazing place to see, one of the best attractions I have been to. There is so much to see, and there are shows scattered throughout the day so that you can see it all. I highly recommend going as a family as the kids will learn so much.

I thank the Florida Aquarium immensely for having my family attend, it was such a special day that we will never forget.

Monday Musings-Little White Dress

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If you have been following along on Instagram then you will already know that I spent last week in Florida. My parents had rented a gorgeous house for the month of March so my family (my husband, son and I) went to visit for our March Break. We were so fortunate to go and stay with them, as they are the most generous parents in the world. We had so many amazing times and my son loved every minute of it. You will be sure to see a few highlights on the blog this week and maybe into next week.

I decided to show you this adorable white dress from Gap. It is so lovely and I can't believe the dresses that Gap are selling lately. The fit and flare style makes me feel like myself and I never get tired of it. My parents house in Florida was on the Gulf side and their backyard looked on to this gorgeous inlet water. Take a look!

Dress- Gap (here)
Necklace- Stella and Dot (here)

Tuesday Try This-Third Love Lingerie (Special Discount Included)

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Today we are getting a bit more intimate! I always have the hardest time finding a bra because my band size is on the smaller end, but my cup size is larger. I normally always shop the European speciality lines because I know the fit will be just right. We all know how hard it is to find an amazing bra, so when I was asked to review a bra and underwear set from Third Love I jumped at the chance.

Third Love is an online lingerie shop that offers a wide selection of bras and underwear, and best of all ,the size selection is superb, if I can find my size trust me you can too. Third Love has an app that will size you from the comfort of you own house. I admit, I was skeptical about this but I tried it, and it is awesome! The app takes you through how to take pictures in order to determine what bra size you are. It totally worked for me and when my bra came it was the perfect size.
Third Love is offering you the chance to pick out your own fabulous bra and underwear while receiving a special discount for $10 off your purchase with code TECHIN10.

Each bra has memory foam in the cup so that it will mould to your body. This is one extremely comfortable feature.

The material used in the bras and underwear is so soft, and I love how the bra band has the double fastener. This allows for extra support.

The bra cups fit the body like a glove and I can't wait to use this bra as my new t-shirt bra.

You MUST head to the Third Love site right now use code TECHIN10 for $10 off your purchase you won't regret it and for all my Canadian readers shipping is free! We all know how much we appreciate that!

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Monday Musings- Bio Oil Review and Giveaway

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I am happy to tell you that I am in Florida for the week as it is our March Break here in Ontario. I have a few great posts lined up while I am away and we are starting it off with a product that is near and dear to my heart. Bio-Oil is a miracle product, and if you have not used this product then here is your chance. Bio-Oil is a specialist skincare oil that helps improve the appearance of scars, stretch marks and uneven skin tone. It is also effective for aging and dehydrated skin. Bio-Oil contains PurCellin Oil which makes the product light, non-greasy and easy for the skin to absorb.

While I was pregnant, I used Bio-Oil throughout the nine months, and I can tell you I do not have any stretch marks due to pregnancy. I had to have an emergency c-section to deliver my son, and I used Bio-Oil afterwards on my scar and it was nearly invisible only six months after surgery. This is an incredible product and I can't recommend it enough. 

Bio-Oil is available in three sizes 60ml, 120ml, and 200ml, so you can easily decide which amount is going to be right for your needs.

To apply Bio-Oil place a small amount on your hand and place on the area of your skin that needs it. Apply using a circular motion. I did this for many months and it is so easy to do!

The product goes on the skin very easily, and leaves no greasy leftover feeling. It has no odour, and when I used it I noticed a difference in my skin in about a week.

Now the best part is, you can win a set of the three sizes of Bio-Oil. Use the Rafflecopter widget below, open to Canadian residents only, ends on March 31, 2015. Good Luck! a Rafflecopter giveaway