Luxury Living...one paycheck at a time ;p

Mackage Downs

2012-01-22T21:25:00.000-06:00

I've always been a fan of Mackage leather jackets but I never realized how gorgeous their down collection is, not only for women but for men too.

Retails for $570 CAD

I'm not big on shine when it comes to men but I love this Diego jacket.

Retails for $630 CAD

My other favourite is the Harvey. Similar to the Diego without the shine and slightly different pockets.

I can't wait to add a Mackage to my boyfriends wardrobe!

I have a couple Mackage leather jackets but I definitely need a down. In my opinion Mackage designs the nicest jackets. I was looking at Canada Goose and Parajumpers today but nothing compares to these.

Retails for $590 CAD

I love the Adali, such a simple design yet so beautiful.

Retails for $630 CAD

Debating between the Adali and the Kay - the longer version. I must get one of these!

Louis Vuitton for Men

2012-01-16T19:56:00.000-06:00

Retails for $560 US

Louis Vuitton carries the best collection of men's dress shoes. I've gotten a few pairs of Louis Vuitton loafers for my boyfriend and although they're all pretty similar season after season they never get old. The subtle changes make them worth buying a new pair every year. I bought him a suede beige pair but I've been big on dark purple lately so I love that they come in this colour, they would go perfect with the purple suit my boyfriend has.

I also bought him a pair of classic black leather loafer with the LV buckle but I love these ones too! These are so nice that they worth buying in every style and colour!

Louis Vuitton

2012-01-14T19:27:00.005-06:00

Retails for $585 CAD

I walked into the Louis Vuitton store and fell in love with a better version of the Monogram Shawl - the Lurex. I was originallly in love with the denim shawl until I saw this one. I love it's subtle shimmer, it gives it a more sophisticated look.

I would go with the classic black but I also love it in the Amarante colour too.

It would be a change from my typical black wardrobe.

Retails for $685 CAD

Every time I go into the store I can't help but try these on. I've never loved a pair of flats more than I love these. There's just something about these that make them extra special. I love the detail, the leather is super soft and they are so comfortable - I think they might just be worth the $685 ;p

2012 Fiat 500 by Gucci

2011-12-23T21:14:00.000-06:00

As glamorous as Jennifer Lopez makes the Fiat look, I have never considered owning it until I saw the commercial of the 2012 Fiat 500 by Gucci! I instantly fell in love and I have never been a fan of those tiny cars. Although the Fiat is not an appropriate family vehicle, I am totally thinking of being selfish and getting one LOL The interior is beautiful! It even has Gucci seatbelts and you can even buy a wardrobe to match lol Gucci isn't even one of my favourite designers but the fact that they have a car makes it that much more appealing!

It comes in black or white....not sure which colour I would choose ;p

I must get these aviators to match while I'm cruisin in my ride hehe

I swear Louis Vuitton should do a collaboration with Mercedes!!

Make Up For Ever Wild & Chic

2011-10-28T19:20:00.004-05:00

Make Up Forever just launched a limited edition Wild & Chic Aqua Eyes Collection just in time for the holidays! The kit includes 6 Aqua Eyes Pencils - a full size liner in black and 5 travel size liners in purple, grey, brown and two shades of blue. The kit is valued at over $70 but available exclusively at Sephora for $40! It's the perfect gift for your girlfriends for under $50.

For those of you who don't know, Aqua Eyes is an award-winning, waterproof, smudge-proof, and fade-proof eyeliner that doubles as a vibrant eyeshadow. It's a best selling liner that is formulated to glide on effortlessly and withstand the most extreme conditions, it stays put on eyelids without melting for precise application and intense color throughout the day. They have over 5,000 amazing reviews. I recently reviewed Make Up For Ever's Aqua Liquid Liners so I wanted to try these pencil liners as well.

I received my kit in the mail today and couldn't wait to try them!

They come with all the colours you need to create the perfect holiday look.

I love all the colours but purple is my favourite which I am wearing here.

Here is the green

Here is the grey - perfect for an everyday look. I love the pigment and how easily they glide on (even on my oily skin) making it look just like liquid liner. I'm very simple when in comes to makeup so I'm glad I have an excuse to wear some colour now ;p

My Life in Photos

2011-10-26T17:49:00.001-05:00

It was my sister in laws 30th birthday over the weekend and she had an 80's themed get together at her place. We played Taboo and it was so much fun! My throat was killing me the next day from yelling so loud lol It's the perfect game for a get together - drunk or sober ;p

my babies <3

my love <3

my sisters <3

the birthday girl

Green Works Contest

2011-10-17T23:08:00.002-05:00

If you hate cleaning as much as I do, you will love this contest! Green Works is giving away 50 3-hour house cleaning services and you could be one of them! (This contest is open to Canadian residents only) I don't know about you but I've always wanted to hire a cleaning service. This is your chance to have a break and let someone else do the cleaning.

What sets Green Works products apart from other cleaning products is that they only contain plant-based and biodegradable ingredients, many of which can be found in your fridge. The have earned the Natural Products Association certification which means that at least 95 percent of its’ ingredients are natural, safe, responsible and sustainable.

All Green Works natural cleansers are made from ingredients derived from coconuts and lemon oil. The products are biodegradable, nonallergenic, packaged in bottles that can be recycled and not tested on animals. The line includes the following natural cleaning products for use in the home, kitchen and bathroom

CHALLENGE

This contest will run from October 20th - 30th, 2011.

All you need to do is email me at: tinadoan@hotmail.ca and tell me why you would switch to Green Works or, if you already use Green Works, tell me why you remain a loyal customer.

Prize

The winner will receive a complimentary 3-hour house cleaning service using Green Works products. They will have receive an entire line of Green Works products to continue using.

Timing

Contest will run from October 20th - 30th, 2011

Winner will be selected on December 1st, 2011

Green Cleaning Session will begin on December 5th - January 15th.

Good luck to everyone! I can't wait to read all of your entries!!

Burberry Rain Boots

2011-08-24T10:12:00.001-05:00

Retails for $225 US

I don't know whats gotten into me lately but I've been shopping like crazy! I tried on these classic Burberry boots yesterday and I love them! They fit perfectly around my legs and are so comfortable. They also fit true to size. These are next on my shopping list ;p

Fake Louboutins

2011-07-31T23:18:00.000-05:00

Pacific Mall is notorious for selling counterfeit everything and anything from movies to phone cases to shoes. These Christian Louboutin's are no exception. I was drawn to this store cause I saw a Marc by Marc Jacobs t-shirt which was obviously a replica when I saw rows of fake Louboutins in the window.

Get your fake designer apparel here

I am so against counterfeit products I won't even buy a fake Apple iPhone for case for $8 when the cheap silicone case retails for $30. I even wrote an essay about counterfeit merchandise in school. I just don't get why people would spend a certain amount on a fake bag when they can get a real bag from Guess or something for the same price. If I couldn't afford a real one I definitely wouldn't go out and get a fake I would simply live without one until I can afford it. Why would I buy a fake and pretend that I can afford it?? I'd feel pretty ridiculous rockin a fake.

Anyway, these ones especially made me feel sick not only cause they're fake but the quality was horrible and the pictures speak for themself. I can totally see why designers are so serious about fighting counterfeits because these fakes make them look so bad.

J Brand Coloured Denim

2011-07-14T22:21:00.004-05:00

I am so in love with J Brand's 811 Mid-rise Skinny Jeans. My whole wardrobe is entirely black but the bright blue and bright red jeans are exactly what I need to add some colour to my life. I also love that it's made of lightweight stretch denim cause I never wear jeans and if I did they would have to have some stretch to it.
They're sold at Aritzia for $220 CAD but you can buy them online at Revolve Clothing for $169 CAD!

MAC Tinted Moisturizer

2011-07-11T21:42:00.001-05:00

I've been wanting a tinted moisturizer for the summer cause it's just too hot to wear foundation. I hate the feeling of wearing makeup in the summer cause you get so sweaty and it just melts. Not only that but I get so dark in the summer that my bareMinerals is way too light for my complexion. I decided to try MAC's Tinted Moisturizer and I absolutely love it - so much that I might just give up on foundation for good. I love that it's so light on my face and it's SPF 15 cause I don't really put sunblock on my face so any skin protection is beneficial. I wear the medium dark shade and it's a perfect match for my skin tone. It evens out my skin perfectly, if only I had discovered it sooner. This is definitely a staple in my makeup bag from now on.

MAKEUP FOR EVER Aqua Liner

2011-05-26T16:29:00.003-05:00

Retails for $23 US - $26 CAD

MAKEUP FOR EVER has just launched a new collection of liners called Aqua Liners. These are perfect for summer cause they are 100% waterproof, sweat-proof, tear-proof & melt-proof. They have one of the most extensive shade assortments on the market available in 15 different colours in matte, iridescent and sparkling finishes. Aqua Liners can be purchased exclusively at Sephora.

I just received my Aqua Liners in the mail this morning & ripped them right out of the package cause I couldn't wait to try them! I love these liners! The foam-tip applicator makes it incredibly easy to apply & the staying power is amazing! I took a nap after I applied it & woke up with it still looking flawless. This liner makes it so easy to draw a precise straight line effortlessly and allows you to get as close as possible to your lash line which I have difficulty doing with other liners. It's easy to apply even for someone like me who's far from being anywhere close to a makeup artist!

I'm not one to experiment with makeup so I kept it simple with the classic cat eye

For you risktakers, here are some instructions on how to do some daring looks:

(click on image to view)

"The Aquanut"

"The Segwick"

Strangers, again

2011-05-19T22:23:00.000-05:00

Makes you rethink your relationship. Has it fallen off the track or are you one of the lucky ones? Very fortunate to say that I am <3

Jennifer Lopez - I'm Into You ft. Lil Wayne

2011-05-19T21:16:00.000-05:00

Loving this song! I am officially a JLo fan!

Gucci for Kids

2011-05-16T09:35:00.002-05:00

I am so in love with Gucci's Children Collection!

Retails for $130 CAD

I fell in love with this hat when I saw it yesterday. It's sold out online but luckily they have it in stock at the Yorkville store so I'm going to get it tomorrow. It's perfect for summer & he's going to look PIMP!

Peter wants to get him this one in blue but I think I prefer the classic brown and he can match with Daddy!

Retails for $185 CAD

These slip ons are adorable!! I would love to get him these too to match with Daddy but my man don't even walk yet so maybe when he starts to he can walk in style ;p

The Lion King

2011-05-11T23:02:00.000-05:00

I've been wanting to see The Lion King for years so I was so excited when they came back to Toronto. He got us tickets for next month, I can't wait! It's going to be the perfect date night <3

Christian Louboutin Lady Peep Spikes

2011-05-04T18:35:00.003-05:00

Retails for $1195 US

The Lady Peep Spikes 150MMnot to be mistaken for the Very Prive Spikes have black studs rather than silver & a slightly higher heel - gorgeous!

UFC Fan Expo

2011-05-01T20:59:00.000-05:00

My boyfriend & I are huge UFC fans. We were so excited when we found out they were having a Fan Expo @ the Direct Energy Centre. We weren't sure what to expect but it definitely turned out better than we thought! We were so glad that so many great fighters were there & in plain view which made it easy for fans to take pictures of if they didn't want to wait in the long lines.

The first fighter we met was the Korean Zombie. He was super nice!

We bought his tshirts, got him to sitgn them & he kindly agreed to take pictures with us.

Josh Koshceck

Looks like his eye got better after getting bust up by GSP

John Bones Jones

The New Champ who won after he was favored to win against the champ! Crazy!

(Too bad I fell asleep before the fight started)

Cung Le

He was super nice! Although I didn't wait in line for his autograph he still turned my way & smiled for a picture <3

The undefeated champ Anderson Silva!

Fans were swarming him like crazy it was chaos!

Cain Valasquez

Frank Mir

Dan Hardy was another fighter than was super nice (also super hot!) Although everyone was in line for his autograph, I handed him my pass & asked him to sign in which he did with a smile :) I am officially a fan hehe <3

I didn't get a good picture of Shogun but I asked him to sign Peter's pass too! :)

Christian Louboutin Love!

2011-05-01T18:52:00.002-05:00

Retails for $1195

I was never really into spiked shoes until I saw how gorgeous these Very Prive Spikes 120MM looked on Arianny @ the UFC Fan Expo.

Love these Pigalle spiked pumps from their Pigalle Fall 2011 collection

I'm also in love with the heels on the Big Lips. These booties are gorgeous!

Louis Vuitton Monogram Empreinte

2011-04-25T22:48:00.003-05:00

I haven't fallen in love with any bags for a while...until today.

I am officially in love with Louis Vuitton's Monogram Empreinte line!
The coloured leather is beautiful.

The Artsy MM will definitely my next handbag.

Retails for $2520 US

It comes in 5 colours but I love both the infini (above) and the neige (below).

I don't have a white handbag so the neige would be a nice piece but you can never go wrong with black either.

The Pétillante

Retails for $1470 US

I don't normally wear clutches but I love the Pétillante also in the infini.

Can't wait to cross these off my list!

Guu Izaka

2011-03-25T20:30:00.004-05:00

We finally had a chance to try the infamous Guu @ their new SakaBar location in Toronto. I couldn't wait to find out what all the hype was about & they definitely lived up to it. I was impressed with everything - food, service & atmosphere. I've heard of people waiting in line for up to 2 hours just to get in but we got there around 6 & were so lucky to get a seat right away. It's definitely better to go sooner than later. Anyway, I'm normally a really picky eater so for me to try a new restaurant was a big step for me, especially a place that has a menu practically in Japanese. But, I've read some amazing reviews and just had to try it.

I must say that my first experience was a great one! The restaurant is beautiful. There are 2 rooms, one with picnic table seating and one with zashiki seating which is where we sat. The atmoshere is definitely loud but cheerful & the staff was super friendly. I've heard people complain about slow service but I have no complaints. I actually thought they were pretty quick & organized considering they've only been open for less than a week. Most importantly, the food was delicious!

I haven't been to their other location but I think I`ll stick with this one cause they have an extra room catered to smaller groups and a waiting area. We tried going to the other location twice last week & the wait was about 2 hours! I can`t believe people actually wait that long plus they have to wait outside in the cold!

Here is my hot date! Haven`t had any alone time lately so today was extra special!

We ordered calamari which was good

"KAKIMAYO"

Grilled oysters with spinach, garlic mayo and cheese on the top

Normally I would never order something like this! Oyster with cheese & mayo does not sound appealing to me but I heard it was the best on the menu & it was our favourite! It was delicious!

"EBIMAYO"

Deep fried prawn in crispy batter with spicy mayo

This was yummy! We also had the "KARAAGE" deep fried soysauce marinated chicken served with garlic mayo but it wasn`t that great at all :(

"YAKIUDON"

Pan fried udon NOODLE with beef

This was so fresh & delicious! I didn`t think I`d get full cause the portions are pretty small but I left stuffed! The prices weren`t that expensive either. Our bill was only $60. After our first experience we are hooked & will definitely be coming back.

They even had free pads in the washroom! I`ve never seen that before which was really nice cause you never know when you might need one!

Louis Vuitton Summer 2011

2011-03-11T17:14:00.004-06:00

I am totally in love with Louis Vuitton's shoes from the Summer 2011 collection!

Retails for $800 USD

Love these Syracusa T-strap sandals!

Retails for $645 USD

Patent leather doesn't normally attract me but these OH REALLY! open toe pumps are gorgeous! The lock at the back really make it stand out from the typical stilleto.

Retails for $630 USD

I don't normally like thong sandals but I love these Honolulu thongs especially in creme. This picture does not do them any justice though. They are absolutely beautiful in person.They also come in black.

Flip flop weather is right around the corner! I'm so excited I can't wait!

Retails for $380 USD

These rubber Ipanema flip flops are perfect for summer! The bow is so cute. They come in red too but I couldn't find a photo.

bareMinerals by Bare Escentuals

2011-01-30T08:53:00.000-06:00

I bought this Get Started Kit from Sephora a while back but never realized how much I loved it until I ran out. I have a Mac compact that I could always turn to but I realized that nothing compares to bareMinerals.

What each kit includes:

- 2 x 0.06 oz bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation (see shades below)

- 0.06 All Over Face Color in Warmth (in all kits)

- 0.06 oz Mineral Veil (in Fair, Light & Medium kits)

- 0.06 oz Tinted Mineral Veil (in Tan, Dark, & Deep kits)

- Full Flawless Face Brush

- Flawless Application Face Brush

- Maximum Coverage Concealer Brush

- a How-to instructional DVD

- BONUS - Exclusively for SEPHORA : 0.05 oz Prime Time Foundation Primer

What it does:

The award-winning foundation provides impeccable coverage for every skin type and tone, and also protects with a natural SPF 15 broad spectrum UVA/UVB shield. It's makeup so pure you can sleep in it.

I use the medium beige & it's a perfect match. It leaves my skin looking flawless & is sooo quick & easy to apply! It feels so light on my skin & looks like i'm not wearing any foundation at all.

I went to Sephora and I never knew how much everyone loves this makeup! There are over 14,000 positive reviews! I'd try this product based on those numbers alone! This could quite possibly be the best foundation on the market. Try it for yourself & you'll see why everyone loves it.

I also love the Flawless Application Face Brush that comes with the kit.

It has a short handle and its bristles are made of super soft goat hair.

Louis Vuitton Denim Monogram Shawl

2010-12-28T22:12:00.005-06:00

I need this scarf!

Retails for $450 CAD. Since the Canadian dollar is so high now, Louis Vuitton finally matched the US price!

Picaboo

2010-12-09T21:06:00.000-06:00

I've been wanting to make photo book for a while now but never liked the ones that I've come across. Then I saw an ad for Picaboo on Facebook advertising 40% off their books last month. I downloaded their software & was so impressed with it's versatility & flexibility. I couldn't believe how easy it was to use. Photo books can be fully customized by dragging-and-dropping photos and captions anywhere on your pages. You can choose the layout or background on each page unlike any other software I've used.

I created 2 books - one for Ange & one for King Tyler and was just about to order them for 40% off when I saw that the daily Groupon was 65% off @ Picaboo! I was soOoo lucky I got a $100 giftcard for $35 and I thought 40% was good! My book just came in today & I couldn't be happier! The quality is more than I could ask for and the shipping was super fast! The ONLY negative thing about their site is that you can only order 1 book per order which means you have to pay $10 shipping each time so I ordered Tyler's book first and will be ordering Ange's next. I can't complain because I got it for an amazing price but even if I had to pay full price it would definitely be worth it. Now that I have one I want to make a photo book for everything! No more old school photo albums lol If you become a fan of theirs on Facebook they always have deals & giveaways! Check them out here: http://picaboo.com/ You won't be disappointed!