My Favorite Item in My Closet: Part 1

I have decided to every couple of months, write about my favorite item of clothing or jewelry in my closet at the moment. This month, it's the Lucky Streak Charm bracelet by Kate Spade. http://www.katespade.com/lucky-streak-charm-bracelet/WBRU9412,en_US,pd.html?pid=WBRU9412

Which, if you look closely enough, Karlie Kloss is wearing in her Kate Spade Vogue ad. 

Yeah, you really gotta squint at that one. Anyways, it is so cute and blinged out, I just love it! It features a 12 karot gold plated chain and charms, and the charms are: a dollar sign, a camera, a red heart, a feather, a spade (obviously), a tiger, red lips, dice, a shoe, a diamond, and a gem encrusted ball. All in all, it's a beautiful jewelry peice that compliments my uptown style in a easy and sophisticated way. 

P.S. Shoutout to my beautiful grandmother for giving this to me! I love you! 

Xoxo Mags 

How To Survive a Long Car Trip

Hi everyone! I hope you are having an awesome spring break and living it up in Mexico or someplace else hot! I am currently visiting my grandparents in Florida, which, for a Ontario girl like me, was just about a 24 hour drive. So, in lieu of my Car Ride From Hell I have decided to give you all some tips on surviving a long car trip. 

1. Eat Healthy. Or at least try. Pack your own snacks in a small cooler for the first leg, I like apples, turkey bite sticks and kettle cooked chips. You will feel a million times better then eating Mc D's for the entire trip. But, it's okay to hit one or two Taco Bell's (or whatever other fast food place you have a guilty pleasure for) on the way, it's a vacation, after all. 

2. Keep a hairbrush handy. I'm going to be completely honest, you will look like hell once you get out of that car to greet society. Also, never underestimate the power of a little concealer, mascara and lipstick. 

3.  Wear comfy, layered clothes. You do not want to be sitting in a hot car in super tight skinny jeans and your best silk blouse. Instead, opt for a pair of cotton harem pants in a quirky pattern, or some cute leggings and a tunic top or a cute concert tee. Also, a nice cashmere sweater can add a little luxury to your car trip, and it's SO SOFT! 

4. Plan your stops. Now this one can be tricky, it's not like you know exactly when your bladder is going to be full, but at least loosely plan your hotels or resturaunts. 

5. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Not only does drinking water give you energy, it keeps your skin looking fresh and rosy, even if you have been up for 15 hours straight driving in the middle of God Knows Where, at least you'll look purdy. 

My look for my night in Nashville, Tennessee 

Yummy chocolate fondue from The Melting Pot in Nashville

Well I hope you enjoyed this post! Remember to follow me on: 

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Xoxo Mags 

My Website!!

Hello everyone! I have some great news, I have a website now! It is maggiewarren.com and I will be making it my full time blog now, so I will mostly be posting there, I will still be posting here sometimes, but maggiewarren.com will be my primary blog. Thank you for all your support and I hope you all continue with me and my blogging journey this 2015. 

Working Out On A Busy Schedule

We all want to be that one woman with the perfect, movie star body, but we all don't have time to spend 18 hours a week at the gym! Here is how to be fit and healthy while on a busy schedule.

1. Try workout DVD's like Jillian Michaels or The Tracy Anderson Method (both available on Amazon.com) they offer full body workouts in only 10 minutes, so even if you have a early morning meeting or a evening event you can find time to workout. 

2. If you want an even quicker workout, try workout apps like 7 Minute Workout (available on the App Store) it offers a full cardio workout in just 7 minutes! 

3. Just take the stairs! I cannot stress this enough, just walk or bike to wherever you are going. It is a greener option then driving and gives you a free workout!

4. Try a workout band like the Fitbit Flex ($99.99 on Amazon.com) it tells you all the steps you take in a day, the calories you burn and even how you sleep! I personally have this band and I am loving it, it is completely waterproof so you never have to take it off and it is like a personal trainer on your wrist, plus it synchs wirelessly with your phone or computer. There are also other popular bands like the Jawbone Up ($ 149.00 on Amazon.com) 

5. Do yoga! It has so many health benefits and stretching your muscles gives you a leaner appearance and makes you seem more toned. 

6. Drink up! Drinking water busts bloat and makes your belly seem smaller. For a real metabolism kick, put a slice of lemon and ginger in your water. 

 

7. Last but not least, don't make excuses, if you have a free 20 minutes, use them! Don't let stupid little things keep you from reaching your goal! 

Vintage Allure

Wow, I haven't posted in a really long time. The warm weather is here and I couldn't be happier! So I've decided to put together an outfit with some of my new summer purchases! This outfit has a very glamorous nod to the 50's, my personal favorite era. Also I'm doing some more creative editing with my photos to give them more creative flair! Enjoy! 

 

Dress: Aritzia

Jacket: Enjoy

Shoes: Miz Mooz

Necklace: Khols

Sunglasses: Forever 21

Ring: Pandora

Packing Tips: Glamour On The Go

I'm going to start by putting it right out there, I am a major overpacker! When I'm on vacation I usually just wear shorts, crop tops, bathing suits and sundresses. But usually I have waaaaay more then what I really need. So in this post I've rounded up some tips on how to "detox" the clothing you bring to your relaxing, stylish vacation, wherever it may be.

1: Check the weather. You don't want to pack shorts and a t-shirt if it's going to be 10 degrees! Also always pack a few warmer items, because you never know what could happen! 

2: Only pack what you need. Yes, you can live without a third pair of Versace heels! (Or Kohls heels, if your me). If you really need to cut down use the 5,4,3,2,1 rule. 5 tops, 4 bottoms, 3 accessories, 2 pairs of shoes and 1 bathing suit (but if you are just starting on your clothing detox, you can double these stats) 

3: Will you be shopping? Ask yourself this, or pack an extra suitcase, because let me tell you, there are some kick-ass sales abroad! I'm going to promise you, you will need to buy an extra bag to carry all that fab! So please, do not over pack for this reason! 

4: Do your research! What activities will you be doing? Hiking? Canoeing? Or just lounging by the pool? Always pack according to your plans. That sounds so obvious but you would be surprised by the amount of people that arrive at a destination totally unprepared. 

Useful Tidpits

-Roll your clothes! It saves soooo much space. 

-Please don't wear a sweatsuit! Please, please try to put a little effort in, even just trade the sweatshirt for a blazer or even a chunky knit sweater. Because if there is a girl in a j-crew blazer and a girl with "Canadian Eh?" Sweater on, guess who is getting the upgrade. 

-Pack liquid or cream items in a towel in case they get cracked or spill. 

-Remember to pack base items. Tanks, tee's and jeans are all great, also lot's of undergarments, they are hard to buy in the Zimbabwe airport! 

-Also double the use of your beauty items. Lipstick can also be used as cream blush and bronzer can be used as a copper or nude shimmer eyeshadow. Also cream eyeshadow in a champagne or white can be used as a hi lighter. 

My Youtube Channel

Hey Guys! 

I have a youtube channel now! It is Maggie Julia, and I'll be posting beauty how-to's, Fashion Videos, OOTD's and more. Also if you have any requests you can post them in the comments or tweet me at @stylegirl357 I hope you'll check it out! Xoxo P.S. Here is the link http://youtu.be/B8wkgSaDCrc

Flashback: Fall fashion

Ok, so I've decided to take a flashback to recap some of the best fall outfits. Starting with the edgy September look. 

And then the hipster/Pinterest look of mid-September 

And then the classic look of mid-October 

And then the Fashion Week look of November 

So as you can see the main trends were: 

-Denim 

-Hats

-Black

-Blazers 

-Scarves

Toronto Fashion Week Part 1: Spring 2014 Ready-To-Wear

I had the privilege of going to the spring 2014  ready-to-wear collection on the Toronto Fashion Week runway. This was my first fashion show and I was in awe! There were so many different booths and sponsors, Maybelline, Target and Mercedes-Benz! It was like one giant couture theme park!!  Sid Neigum, Caitlin Power and Laura Seigel! Well now I'm hooked on fashion shows, it's too bad I'm young and I can't get into most of them. Needless to say it was an amazing experience I will never forget. Ok time to break down the fashions.

This look is so cool and boho, it mixes preppy and bohemian in a fun, eclectic way! (And I'm in love with the oxfords)

I love this outfit, I am a sucker for crop tops and skirts so this is gorgeous! I love the sheerness of the top mixed with the buisness formal skirt, it is a dynamite look.

Ok this is so spring! Patterned shorts and caplet with a solid colour top underneath is so trendy and in! I also love the balance between flowy and crisp.

This is a major trend for spring, preppy! Houndstooth and a crisp, clean blazer with a statement necklace is the perfect look for any creative office.

This is a very fantabulous look for girls night! Army green is a very trendy look for spring. Balance it all out with a form fitting geometric blouse and heels and you are sure to turn heads at cocktail hour!

Ok, let's go over the trends:

-flowy

-crop tops

-sheer

-patterns

-preppy styles

-army green

-oxfords

-geometric print and forms

A Little Bling Goes A Long Way (Or How I Made Perry Classy)

I have recently found that my closet has been taken over by t-shirts!!! And I was like what am I going to do with all these tees?! Well I have done it, I have created a miracle...I have made my limited edition Perry The Platypus tee into a classy wearable in public creation!!! 

  Well I am also into DIY and cutting up of old tees, even though sometimes they don't always work out. Like in this one you can't really see but I cut the neckline for this and diagonal and awkward, it's a good thing it looked better on!  I'm better at the styling end of fashion then the design!

I Got Instagram!!!!

Hey guys follow me on Instagram @candycouture357 for pictures on my blog and for the first look at new posts. It's @candycouture357 hope to see you there!

Geometric Love

So I dress up for everything even just running to the drugstore (tonight's activity) I absolutely love this necklace I got yesterday from the Vera Wang line for Kohl's (I love that store) and it is like a little piece of art!!! Even though I can barley ever find stuff to wear it with! I buy a lot of my clothes from cheap and chic places like stitches, Kohls, Forever 21 to name a few (but I never shop at Walmart, that crosses a line)

Loud Mouth

I am a concert girl (and not just because I love the outfit opportunities it gives you) live music is my thing. My dad is a drummer in a band and my best friend is a guitar player and a local music star. I surround myself in cultural sound and always have. Last month I went to an Alabama Shakes concert (if you don't know who they are, you should) and I wore this amazing shirt with a cut-out back and red lips on the front the I just love!!!! Pair that with army green skinny jeans a quilted cross body bag and LBB (little black booties, I plan to patent that. Wink wink ) and you've got one hell of an outfit!! P.s. this is my first post in which I show an outfit I style and model!!!

Summer Night Brights

Well springtime was all about pastels and girly, floral colours, summer is about stand out pieces and bright colours (that means neon is back in ladies) 😉😉. So I've rounded up some adorable neon ideas to share to get ready for he summer weather!!!

Why They Work: Well you need to try and have 1 stand out piece of neon that you can incorporate in your look. Whether its a whole arm full of neon bracelets or a colourful shirt, the pieces don't go overboard and the rest of the look stays low key and relaxed in order for that special piece to shine.

Crazy Beauty Tips

Ok, so I am totally obsessed with makeup and beauty, I feel that your makeup should express who who you are and it it can be just as strong at expressing yourself as fashion can. So I have rounded up the most kooky and unexpected makeup and beauty tips I can find!


1. you can use a post it note to create a perfect cat-eye! see http://www.lifestylemirror.com/beauty/makeup/post-it-eyeliner-tutorial-julianne-kaye/

2. Soak a metal spoon in ice water for 5 minuetes then press it against your eyes in the morning to get rid of puffiness!

3.  if you're running late or just don't own any, wiggle your mascara brush just above the very bottom of your lashes to create the effect you are wearing eyeliner.

4. you can use flour to thicken hair! Yes you read that right, flour. All you have to do is combine equal parts of flour and conditioner to clean hair and then rinse it out with cool water!

5. Put liquid foundation on your eyelids! If you put a thin layer of foundation on your eyelids before you apply eyeshadow it can help it stay put through out the day!

*Image from google.ca

Spring Trends

Some super cute outfits inspired by the spring season.

Praise For Rachel Zoe

Hi everyone, today I am here to talk about one of my favorite stylists Rachel Zoe, she is the ultimate fashion goddess (excluding Anna Wintour, everyone knows she is the fashion queen!) she knows how to create the perfect ensemble and she is not out there to please everyone, which is good because truthfully you cannot please everyone and you'll just beat yourself up trying too. She has poise and confidence in everything she does and has a personal style no one can compete with. Congratulations Rachel!

Leather Skirts:The Real Deal

Ok, leather skirt? Like how do you wear a leather skirt? I know I had the same question, then I bought one and realized all the super glam super rocken' ways to wear a leather skirt.

My Style Icons No.2: Anna Wintour

Anna Wintour is the editor-in-chief of  Vogue magazine and has been since 1988. Let's just say she is one of the biggest things to happen to fashion since the little black dress. I love her style! It's bold yet simple, a hard thing to do in fashion. Here is how you can have an Anna Wintour influenced style:

• Don't be afraid to mix colours and prints, but don't go overboard
• Don't stick to just one designer, have some variation in your clothing choices
• Do have some simple clothes in your closet you can use to make amazing outfits with stunning statement making accessories 
• Do find one singnature item, for Anna it's her bob

"Create your own individual style. I'm not interested in a girl who walks into my office in a head-to-toe look straight off the runway, I'm interested in a girl who puts herself together In a original, independent way." -Anna Wintour

Sky High

Ok I love heels!!! So I have gatherd a couple of my favourites to share with all of you.