How to Wear a Pastel Suit for Spring

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How to Choose and Get a Free Breast Pump

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Spring Gingham

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Skin Care: May Lindstrom The Problem Solver Review

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Flower Power: The floral Midi Dress

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How to Style Pastels for Spring

How to Style Pastels for Spring

Nothing screams spring like pastels. The light, subtle, powdery hues translate perfectly for spring and can easily be worn well into the summer, fall and winter.
I am so excited to collaborate with blogger Maribelle from  Pix-elatedpassion to show you how we incorporated pastels into our wardrobes. I get super excited when I have the opportunity to collaborate with awesome people to come up with an amazing product.

Breastfeeding Essentials for Nursing Moms

*This post is in partnership with buybuy BABY Babyhood program, however all opinions are my own*

Breastfeeding Essentials for Nursing Moms

These past few months have featured the steepest learning curve I've experienced in my life. The addition of a new baby is exciting and also extremely busy.  For me one of the toughest things to learn at first was the art of breastfeeding. In the beginning, breastfeeding was extremely challenging for both baby and myself but after many struggles, we both eventually got the hang of it.

A Patterned Suit and Sneakers

If  you ever get a chance to peek into my closet you may notice a large collection of flat shoes. I love heels but I prefer flats and sneakers to go about my daily errands. Now with a young child, heels are pretty much out of the question the majority of the time and just don't work for my lifestyle anymore. I now plan my wardrobe around flats and sneakers.

Motherhood: 5 tips to consider when building your baby registry

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*This post is in partnership with buybuy BABY Babyhood program, however all opinions are my own*

When my husband and I took the time to complete our baby registry it was more involved than we initially thought.  It was overwhelming, intimidating, and  pretty time consuming.  However, we are grateful  that we reached out to registry experts, family and friends for help. I have partnered with buybuy BABY to create a post to help break down some things that we learned through the process of building our baby registry and give you 5 tips to consider when building your baby registry.

Date Night + 5 Inexpensive date night ideas

Date Night + 5 Inexpensive date night ideas

For those wondering, the word " date night" is defined as a prearranged occasion for an established couple to spend or go out on a night together. I personally believe that trying to incorporate date nights regularly is a crucial part of a committed relationship. It is always nice to get out without the distractions of home, work and more.

Motherhood: Planning + My Huggies Hug Plan

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Planning for our baby's arrival has been a stressful but enjoyable process. There are so many things to consider such as baby gear, the nursery, budgeting, maternity and parental leave, developing a birthing plan and lastly developing a hug plan.

Holiday Party Black Dress Style Guide

I absolutely love the holidays and love finding any excuse to dress up. I will admit dressing the bump has been more challenging as time goes on but it still has not stopped me from working with what I got. This year my go to holiday look is sporting a little black dress because its versatile, spill friendly, and gives a slimmer appearance. Plus its a classic that can be worn all year round.
If you need some inspiration for black dresses for a holiday party you’ve come to the right place.

Three fashion Tips to help elevate your fall fashion game

With every season comes the temptation to reinvent your whole wardrobe with all the new must-haves. I've learned that you don't have to spend money on a new wardrobe to step up your outfits each season. Investing in some fun and chic accessories as well as layering some pieces can elevate any basic outfit. Here are three tips that helped me elevate my fall fashion game.

New beginnings + New #BumpStyle

"I  have never meet you yet, but I am in love"

My husband and I are happy to announce we are expecting the first addition to our family. It has been an exciting and exhausting journey thus far but I would not change it for anything else in the world. We're so thankful for this blessing. 

My mini hair makeover with Clore Beauty Supply and Sensationnel EMPIRE Hair

If you're following me on instagram (smissjblog), you may have seen that I was one of many Toronto influencers hosting an in- store event with Clore Beauty Supply to help promote the launch of the new Sensationnel EMPIRE hair line at their Customer Appreciation day a couple of weeks ago. I am going to honest and say that this was one of the first and few events that I had the opportunity to participate in after being stuck indoors at home for a few weeks due to being ill.

Collecting Charms: Michael Hill Charm Bracelet

As many of you may know I am not too huge on jewellery and if I do wear jewellery, I choose to wear everyday pieces that are pretty minimal. When Michael Hill asked me to style a piece that best fit my personality and style, I couldn’t say “yes,” fast enough. However, I wanted to make sure that it was something that I could wear practically everyday and could potentially be modified or styled differently in the future. I found the idea of a charm bracelet fascinating for this reason. 

My summer go to dress and some funky sneakers

I am sorry that I disappeared suddenly from my blog and social media. Unfortunately, I needed to take an unexpected social media break due to health reasons. Sometimes when your body says enough, you have to listen to it.

May Favorites 2017: Travel Edition

I love reading and watching "my favorites" blog posts and YouTube videos so I thought I might start a monthly favorites of my own! 

The items pictured above are my favorite discoveries in May. Now that I caught the travel bug I am planning to travel and explore more this summer and I am definitely packing these items with me.

1. Essie Nail polishes

With open toe season here in full swing, a pretty pedicure becomes pretty important. I'm loving the variety of spring shades that are available in Essie nail polishes. 
My favorite colors are Mint Candy Apple (754), Resort Romanza ( hot pink), and Sugar Daddy ( light pink 473)

2. Kendra Dandy Vans Sneakers

 I love a good sneaker and they sure come in handy when walking long distances while traveling. I love these ones because they are so fun and girly. I have been rocking them everywhere since recently getting them. 
Curious on how to rock these cool sneakers? Stay tuned, next week I show you how to style them.

3. The Body Shop Hemp Hand Protector

This is my go to hand cream because I suffer from dry and irritated hands due to frequently using the alcohol sanitizers at work. I also use it on my feet as well. I love it because it  keeps my hands and feet moisturized and soft without a greasy build- up.

4. The Ordinary: Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 serum

This facial serum is extremely affordable (less than $7 CAD) but it does the trick. You only need a few drops before applying your moisturizer or sunscreen. 

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Sincerely Miss J

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Travel Guide: 48 hours in Paris

Roof top view of Paris

As mentioned in a previous post here, my husband and I took a trip to France, Spain and Italy for our honeymoon. I had been to all three countries before but only visited both France and Spain at a surface compared to Italy where I spent three weeks years ago. 

Overall, our trip was amazing!! 

The first stop was the romantic city of Paris where we were fortunate to be able to meet up with our Parisian friend. She was able to show us first hand Parisian lifestyle in a short amount of time. In 48 hours I can safely say we saw quite a bit of Paris and I wanted to share with you the amazing things you could do if you were strapped for time.

Travel Guide: 48 hours in Paris 

Musee du Louvre

Palais Royal

Eiffel Tower

Transportation

The cheapest way to get around in Paris is with the metro (subway) or by bus. The metro is quite complex but once you figure it out, you can easily go to most tourist attractions on a budget. Another, option is taking a bus tour which gives you a quick introduction to all the attractions

Attractions 

Paris has tons of attractions to visit while you're there. My favorite places were the Eiffel Tower, Musee du Louvre, Notre Dame Cathedral, Luxembourg Gardens, Pont-Neuf,

 Arc de Triomphe, and Palais Royal.

 When visiting these popular tourist spots be prepared for large crowds and long line ups unless visiting 

very early in the morning.

Notre Dame Cathedral

Shopping

Paris has multiple options for shopping. My favorite department store was Galeries Lafayette. This department store is one of the most gorgeous stores I have ever seen. It has a breathtaking cathedral ceiling as pictured below. My next  favorite shopping area was Le Printemps which is also nearby. It has similar brands as the Galeries Lafayette but is a much smaller department store. It has a beautiful roof top restaurant and terrace that gives you a perfect view of Paris while sipping on cocktails (see cover picture above). Lastly,  I recommend visiting Avenue des Champs-Élysées. Champs- Elysess is a well known commercial street with many bistros, restaurants and shopping. It's also one of the most famous streets in the world and extends from the Arc de Triomphe area to the Louvre.

Galeries Lafayette

My favorite Neighborhoods

Paris has many buzzing and beautiful neighborhoods.  The following were my favorite neighborhoods for their beautiful architecture, tasty cafes/ bistros, and  endless things to do.
We stayed in the Saint Germain de Pres area. It was a central area with easy access to Notre Dame Cathedral and to the Metro. I also enjoyed the Latin Quarter  which had a very lively atmosphere close to the universities. It has a lot of places to eat that is reasonably priced. 

Things to know: 

1. Be prepared to pay to use the restrooms in public places 

2. Be aware of pickpockets in tourist concentrated areas, always have your personal belongings in sight 

3. Be prepared to be solicited by individuals selling multiple items

Hope you enjoyed the post 

Until next time,
Sincerely Miss J 

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Travel Diary: Comfortable Chic

Travel Diary: Comfortable Chic

If you have been following me on Instagram you would have noticed that my husband and I escaped to Europe for our honeymoon. We finally got to go on that honeymoon that we had been waiting for. We decided to travel to France, Spain, and Italy and explored a few cities in each of these countries over the past couple of weeks. The trip was amazing but we were definitely on the go much more than we thought we would be, which means not enough relaxation. It was a challenge looking chic while being comfortable on our daily adventures.