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Monday
Feb142011

Hold Me, Squeeze Me

For anyone who reads this blog regularly, you know that I adore (I mean, adore) shoes.  When I find a pair of beauties that spark my fancy, I hear violins playing, the rest of the world disappears and suddenly, it's just the three of us.  What can I say?  Send me to the naughty step;  I'm caught in a bad romance with footwear and I do so love being bad.  

Next to shoes, Dairy Milk and my James, nothing else makes my heart go pitter-patter like a drop-dead gorgeous bag.  This being Valentine's Day and all, I wanted to send a love note to my latest crush;  this sublime red tote from Peter Kent, the Buenos Aires based luxury leather handbag line.  For me, a beautiful red bag is a must-have for every it-girl in the making.  It will elevate everything you wear and whether you work or not, you'll be working 'it', if you know what I mean. The fine leather in the perfect shade of red and the clean, classic lines of this beautiful bag are something to which I would pledge my undying love.  Real Life Runway implores you to invest, if only once, in a really good bag.  It isn't often that I recommend splurging but you will wear it every single day, it will not go out of style and like any true love, it will last forever.   Are you feeling the butterflies? 

Find out more about Peter Kent and drool over the rest of the collection at www.peterkentcanada.com

xo

Friday
Feb112011

Treats for your Sweets

1.  Miss Lina's Ballerinas by Grace Maccarone, www.chapters.indigo.ca, $15.19;  2.  Dangling Robot Necklace, Forever 21, www.canada.forever21.com, $5.80;  3.  Heart Belt, Gap, www.gapcanada.ca, $16.50;  4.  Mini Cupcake 12-pack, www.thedesignercookie.com, $30;  5.  Dylan's Candy Bar Conversation Hearts, Holt Renfrew, www.holtrenfrew.com, $14; 6.  Keep Calm and Rock On iPhone case, www.theposterlist.com, $39.99;  7.  Justin Bieber 'One Less Lonely Girl' Singing Figure, www.toysrus.ca, $24.99; 8.  Yuck, A Love Story by Don Gilmour, www.chapters.indigo.ca, $9.95; 9.  Queen of Hearts 54-Piece Puzzle, www.chapters.indigo.ca, $16.95;  10. Tiered Tulle Tutu, Old Navy, www.oldnavy.ca, $14

Happy Friday, everyone, oh, and don't forget to enter the contest for the Valentine's jewellery from Lia Sophia and the pretty new scent from Banana Republic, Wildbloom.  Scroll down in case you missed it.  I'll be drawing the winners today and tomorrow!

xoxo

ps - Thanks, SL, for the tip on Yuck, a Love Story - it's my new favourite! 

Wednesday
Feb092011

Another V-Day Giveway!

With Valentine's just around the corner, I was thrilled that the sweethearts (pun intended) at Lia Sophia sent me these sweet sparkly things to give away to you, my loves.

Tell me your fave romantic movie ever (Mine is totally Sixteen Candles) and you could win the super pretty Lia Sophia's Heart to Heart bracelet or the Menagerie Necklace.     Leave a comment here or on my facebook page here 

I'll draw the winner this Friday at 5 pm!

Wednesday
Feb092011

A Wildbloom Giveaway!

Happened upon the brand new scent, Wildbloom, from Banana Republic yesterday.  I'm super picky when it comes to perfume and would way rather go naked (scent-wise, that is) than wear a malodorous eau.  So, I took a spritz and let is waft over me, so softly, so gently, and (wait for it...) it was love at first sniff.  It's light, fresh and with its floral and citrus notes, totally reminds me of spring.  Sigh.  

Want to win a bottle of Banana Republic's brand new Wildbloom?  Tell me what you heart  (ie. I heart my dog, Fonzie) on Twitter (tweet @realliferunway  & @BRCanadaPR  and use the hashtag #WildbloomCanada) or leave a comment on facebook here

Contest ends this Saturday at 5 pm!

xo

PS - Wildbloom retails for $60 and will be available exclusively at Banana Republic stores nationwide on Feb 12th.

Tuesday
Feb082011

All You Need is Love and Presents

Hallmark holiday or not, it's always nice to give a little something to the one you love.   Whether it's a husband, girlfriend, mom or bestie, click on the slideshows below for some sweet, unique and long-stemmed-rose-free gifts that will make their hearts beat a little faster this Valentine's Day.  What's not to love?