We Love Copper

Within the last year and a bit, I’ve been leaning towards industrial metal chic pieces- who hasn’t? I remember when I was a wee little girl and seeing my mom use copper sauce pans to warm up milk for hot chocolates or use copper tins as planters to set on the window ledge. I always thought they were beautiful and it may due to my obsession with rose gold. If you really think about it, copper and rose gold look like sisters.

I think we’ve all been enjoying the fuss over metals and it’s true rustic form. Something about it makes a home feel real and less cookie cutter. It adds personality and a strong one at that. Today I share some of my favourite chic copper pieces that I think any home can benefit from.

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So chic meninas, what’s your favourite metal to decorate the house with? Are you opposed to this trend and pass on the idea? Let us know! We’d love to hear from you.

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My Annual Beauty Costs

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Last week I came across a very interesting article. It featured four women who revealed how much they spend a year on their “beauty routine”. I had to re-read the article twice, because I couldn’t believe the amount of money they spent on their beauty regime. All of them had a hefty bill and some even ranged over $19,000. Yes, no joke. Check it out yourselves here.

This included hair, make-up, spa treatments, nails, skincare, fitness, you name it. They covered every crevice of the earth. I thought to myself- can this be true? Are we really dipping that much into our bank account to look and feel great? I 100% know that I am nowhere near spending that kind of dough a year on my beauty regime because, well, until I make 6 figures a year, that is not an option. I decided this would be an interesting task to take on and tallied up how much I spend a year on my beauty routine. Let’s just say, I was shocked to say the least. Things really do add up.

What? Nails
Type? Shellac Manicure
Cost Per Visit? $30-40 (depends if I get designs or do a full manicure)
Frequency?
Once a month
Annual Cost? $480

Type? Pedicure
Cost Per Visit? $45
Frequency? Every 3 months
Annual Cost? $180.00

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What? Hair
Type? Cut, Colour, Wash and Style
Cost Per Visit? $80
Frequency? Every 2 months
Annual Cost? $480

Type? Blowout
Cost Per Visit? $50
Frequency? Twice a year
Annual Cost? $100

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What?
Massage Therapy
Type? Relaxation massage
Cost Per Visit? $40-80
Frequency? Varies
Annual Cost? $500

What? Spa
Type? Facial
Cost Per Visit? $60
Frequency? Varies
Annual Cost? $180

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What? Eyebrows
Type? Threading
Cost Per Visit? $7
Frequency? Every 3 weeks
Annual Cost? $120

What? Upper Lip
Type? Waxing
Cost Per Visit? $5
Frequency? Every 3 weeks
Annual Cost? $85

What? Sugaring / Shaving / Nair
Type? Bikini, Legs, Arms
Cost Per Visit? Varies- also includes at home services
Frequency? Varies
Annual Cost? $300

AESTHETICS
What? Martial Arts
Type? Taekwondo
Cost Per Visit? Monthly Fee
Frequency? Two – three times a week
Annual Cost? $1150

What? Personal Training
Type? One on One
Cost Per Visit? $40
Frequency? Twice a week
Annual Cost? $3840

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At first, I didn’t want to be so transparent about how much I spend on what I do. But…who cares? I do what I do to make myself feel great and look good. I’m not ashamed. I don’t need to justify why I do what I do or spend what I spend. I like to live an active lifestyle, I like to look crisp and fresh whenever I can. I want to age gracefully and that usually comes with taking care of yourself.

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So ladies, if you ever have the time to calculate how much you spend a year, let us know! We’d love to compare notes.


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Our Favourite Indoor Planters

Happy Hump Day ladies and gents. I’ve been getting over a lingering migraine which has resulted in limiting my interaction with electronics, computer screens, you name it. I’ve finally been feeling myself again and decided to kick off the blog week with something fresh. Today I wanted to chat and share some of my favourite indoor planters. I’m thrilled that there has been a push with interior trends lately on getting people to go back to the 90’s when 7ft tall plants were a thing. I absolutely love greenery in the home and office!

1. Gorgeous Brass Geometric Hanging Planter from Nifty Neat , $28.64

Brass geometric shape, hanging planter, hanging air plant, gold hanging terrarium, geometric mobile, with free air plant

This gorgeous piece is perfect for ANY room in the home and can compliment many different types of spaces. I love how chic it looks with its brass and geometric detailing.

2. Air Plant Cube in Aqua and Wood from Sea and Asters, $40.72

Geometric Air Plant Cube Planter // Aqua + Wood Colorblock
Looking to slowly add greenery to your space? Want a low maintenance plant without the hassle? This is the perfect piece if so. I love the wood and aqua combo and how cute in size this is. It makes a great decorative piece for the coffee table, desk or night table.

3. Umbra Trigg Wall Planter from Urban Outfitters, $30.00
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Okay, I think it is safe to say that we have officially established a theme of some sort. Geometric. Skip the art work and picture frames and opt for a wall planter. A great option for the family or living room.

4. Nude Leather Hanging Planter from Amulettes , $57.83

Hanging planter nude leather, ceiling planter, plant hanger, vegetable tanned leather including white ceramic pot (without plant)

Love the play on textures with this piece. If you are looking for something more traditional and less geometric, this would be your gal.

So ladies and gents, what do you think of growing plants indoors? Too much of a mess? Love the idea so much that it looks like you live in a jungle? Let us know!

Stay chic meninas, xo

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NYX Lip Cream / Gloss Review

NYX_GLOSS_REVIEWI think it is safe to say that Aggie has officially earned herself the title as “Queen of Makeup Giving”. For Christmas she recently gifted me a bunch of NYX lip glosses among other fabulous items and I thought they would be some great products to review.

I’ve been a fan of NYX lip creams and glosses and since they recently opened their first free standing store in Mississauga- we now have the opportunity to get our hands on more NYX goodies- woohoo!

NYX_GLOSS_SWATCHESMilan is the only product that has a matte finish as it is the only product that is a lip cream, the rest are intense lip glosses which have an obvious gloss finish.

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Milan_lipcreamFirst on our list is the gorgeous Milan lip cream. It is such a soft subtle pink. I love the finish and formula. They are not dry or sticky. The formula and texture in my opinion are just perfect as they are extremely moisturizing for a matte lip cream. It is more pink than brown compared to what it looks like on the tube.

FunnelDelightA gorgeous vibrant pink, the intense butter gloss in funnel delight is truly what it’s name claims to be- intense and a delight. These glosses are really a two in one. The colour pay off is beyond any gloss I have ever worn and there is absolutely no need for additional gloss. I foresee this being one of my favourite summer glosses 😉
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BlackCherryTartIt look a lot for us to get the colour to look the way it does in this photo. As you can tell, it almost looks like a glossy mess on my lips. Upon first and even second application- it looks streaky. You need to apply multiple coats in order to get the full intense colour. I love vampy looks so I will be reaching for this in the future- it just won’t be my first pick. I love the colour though and next time I’ll also use a lip liner as this bleeds. Perhaps that will help the application in the future.

So ladies, that’s our mini review on our new NYX Gloss / Lip Cream reviews. Are you ladies fans of NYX products? Any suggestions you can make? Have you tried any of these four? Thoughts? We’d love to hear from you.

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Are You Doing This: Before Bed

I may be a creature who enjoys timelines, organization and routine, but it’s not always the case. I like to “live a little” outside of the four corners but I still feel there is value and tons of benefits when it comes to routines and/or just simple to do’s.

Today we share a new series called “AreYou Doing This?” . We’ll start with the best one of all, before bed! Enjoy ladies, let us know what your night time routine is.

OUTFITPicking Your Outfit
“I have nothing to wear” can quickly turn into a morning irritation and waste time. Pick your outfit the night before and have it laying out / hung up looking all nice and pretty. Not only does it get you excited to wear your outfit BUT it saves time and can turn a potential bad morning into a good one!

Meal Prep
I always find that creating a short term meal plan is perfect for anyone with a fixed weekly schedule. It relieves stress and time in the morning  I like to plan only a couple of days out. For example, on Sunday I will make lunch for Monday-Tuesday , maybe Wednesday. Then on Tuesday I will prep for the remainder of the work week.

Breakfast I make in the morning quickly  but lunch is already ready to go at least a day or two in advance.

ROUTINEGetting Clean and Fresh
I had a friend once tell me that she skips the night time routine as she just wants to relax and go to bed. Although it may seem tempting to star fish on the couch for a good hour or two, try to squeeze in a night time routine. Mine will consist of either a bath or shower (varies based on if I am washing my hair or not), a quick face wash/scrub and brush my teeth. You should be cleaning your face from all the dirt and makeup accumulated from the whole day and of course oral hygiene is a must. Seems basic but you’d be surprised how many people skip this.

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Reflect on your day. Was it good? Was it bad? Think about what you would have done differently or why you had a bad day. Think of how it was a good day and keep doing it. I also like to set an intention for the next day. “Tomorrow I will…..” and I set an intention on something I want to accomplish the next day. Sometimes it’s personal. Sometimes it’s work related. Sometimes it’s both.

UNWINDRelax and Unwind
This week on the blog we discussed tips on how to unwind and deal with stress. Very important that you do this. Whether it’s watching your favourite show, reading a book / magazine, or doing a puzzle. Whatever keeps you calm, relaxed and happy.

Keep The Bed For “Sleeping”
Okay- aside from something else we can think of, keep the bed for sleeping. I suffered from insomnia at a very young age and it dragged on for many years. A tip that I learned was to keep the bed for sleeping. Don’t read, watch TV, use the laptop and so on while in bed. Studies prove that our minds can translate these habits and turn the bed from a place of rest to a place where of “doing something” . This will then lead to restless nights as our minds are wondering “why aren’t we doing something”.

Thanks for checking out the blogs chic meninas. The rest of this series will include a “Are you doing this: in the morning, during the day”.

I’m wishing you all a fabulous weekend and we’ll be back next week.

Stay Chic

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