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Shopping: Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals 2016

22 November, 2016 Nelia 1 Comment

American Thanksgiving is just days away, which means Black Friday and Cyber Monday are just around the corner. But you don’t even have to wait until Friday to get your shop on – websites like Shopbop have started their Black Friday sales early, so you can get started on your holiday shopping ASAP. If you’re a seasoned shopper, you already know that this week is the best time to pick up those gifts on your shopping list and save some major moolah, so below are a few sites that are offering major savings right now. I’ll continue updating the list as the deals roll in, but this should be enough to get you started.

Happy Shopping!

Amazon
New Black Friday Deals Posted Daily + Cyber Monday Deals

ASOS

20% off everything. Free Delivery Worldwide.
Promo Code: GOGOGO

Banana Republic
50% off everything. Free shipping on orders over $50.

Forever 21
21% off purchases $21 and up. Free shipping on all orders.
Promo Code: CYBER21

Gap
40% off your purchase. Free shipping on orders over $50.
Promo Code: GAPCYBMON

H&M

10% off $50 purchase. 15% off $75 purchase. 20% off $100 purchase. Free Shipping.
Promo Code: 3010; 3011; 3012

Hudson’s Bay

$25 off $75 purchase. Daily Deals posted on the website.
Promo Code: CYBER

Indigo

Various Deals – full list on site.

J.Crew
40% off (almost) everything.
Promo Code: HOLIDAY

Nordstrom

Black Friday Deals + Cyber Monday Deals

The Outnet
Up to 90% off clearance items.

Saks Fifth Avenue
40% off fall styles. Free Shipping and Returns. No duties for Canadian purchases.
Promo Code: HOLIDAY

Shopbop

15% off orders of $200+
20% off orders of $500+
25% off orders of $800+
Promo Code: GOBIG16
11/22 – 11/29
Some exclusions apply

Photo Credit: Marc Jacobs

Holidays 2016: Best Beauty Gift Sets to Buy Now

16 November, 2016 Nelia 1 Comment

Despite what the weather outside would have you believe, we’re only a month and a bit away from Christmas, and if like me, you’ve been too distracted by the US election and this beautiful weather to even think about Christmas shopping, then this post is for you. I’ll be doing a usual gift guide a bit later in the month, but today’s post is dedicated to those beauty-obsessed people in your life.

Holiday time is the best time to buy beauty goodies for several reasons – not only are sales in full effect (Black Friday is coming, y’all!), but the stores are full of beautifully-packaged gift sets that offer amazing value as well. Just yesterday, I stopped by Sephora to grab a Caudalie gift set for $52 ($78 value), which contains a full-size serum that I use every day, and which normally costs $57! Even without the 2 additional products, this gift set is an amazing deal. Of course, not all gift sets offer this kind of value, some are just super-duper limited-edition, like this beautiful Pat McGrath Labs Metalmorphosis kit ($195). I don’t know any beauty junkie who wouldn’t be ecstatic to unwrap a gift like this on Christmas morning.

And then there’s another type of a beauty gift set – one that offers more than just beauty. At a recent holiday preview for The Body Shop, I learned that the company will restore 1 square meter of rainforest with every specially selected gift set purchased. How wonderful is that? And the best part is that there are so many fantastic gift sets to choose from!

Exclusive gift sets and value sets are all over the place right now, and whether you’re shopping to treat yourself or for a loved one, there’s no better time to pick one up. Below are a few of my favourites. Share your faves in the comments!

Makeup

Skincare

Fragrance

Hair

Body

Holidays 2015: What To Wear to Holiday Parties

21 December, 2015 Nelia 6 Comments

Holiday season is upon us, which means lots of parties and party outfits to plan. In case you are stumped for fun outfit ideas this year, here are my top three looks for three occasions that are super easy to pull off and that will have you looking festive this holiday season. Find these pieces at Yorkdale Shopping Centre.

1. Office Holiday Party
When dressing for your work holiday party, it’s important to err on the side of caution. Even with the ever-relaxing office dress codes, you don’t want to be the subject of office gossip the day after the big event. As such, put away that lame mini dress, and grab that trusty LBD instead. To dress up your look, put on some statement jewelry, throw your essentials into a sequined clutch, and wear the cutest shoes you’ve got. This look is all about accessories, so choose yours wisely.

2. Ugly Christmas Sweater Party
This one’s pretty much impossible to screw up. Obviously, the key piece in your ensemble will be the Ugly Christmas Sweater (and there are a ton to choose from out there), but don’t dismiss the rest of your outfit! To make your look really stand out, put on a pair of reindeer ears or a Santa hat, wear some red and white striped tights, and a sequined skirt instead of jeans – the tackier the better. You’ll be the life of the party in no time.

3. New Year’s Eve Party
They say the way you spend NYE is the way you’re going to spend the rest of the year, so for me, the sparklier my party outfit, the sparklier the upcoming year…questionable logic, I know…but just go with it. With that in mind, sequins, lame, glitter, embroidery, and bright colours are all fair game. I am particularly fond of stars, so this sequined frock paired with the silveriest boots ever are just what the doctor prescribed. You can’t tell here, but I also sprayed my hair with silver glitter hairspray from Shoppers, because if not on NYE, when else can you have glitter in your hair without judgment?!

Photo Credits: Max Kopanygin

Style Days of Christmas: LG G4 Smartphone

16 December, 2015 Nelia

All good things must come to an end, and today is the final day of our annual Style Days of Christmas giveaways. But before I say good-bye and good-luck, there’s still one more giveaway to go, and it’s a good one! Today’s prize is the powerful and stylish LG G4 smartphone ($699). With a 16MP Main Camera, laser detection auto-focus, and OIS 2.0 (an improved optical image stabilizer that reduces camera shake), this phone is guaranteed to take some striking photos. It also features a bigger, clearer and faster 5.5” IPS Quantum Display and a classic slim arc-shaped, ergonomic design, which allows for a natural and firm grip. And it looks so good!

So what do you say? Want to win your very own LG G4? Enter below!

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Style Days of Christmas: $200 Yorkdale Shopping Centre Gift Card

15 December, 2015 Nelia

Our annual Style Days of Christmas giveaways are nearing the end, but there’re still 2 more awesome prizes to be won! Today’s giveaway is a $200 gift card from Yorkdale Shopping Centre – the home of Fashion Santa, and my own personal favourite place to shop in Toronto. It truly is a one-stop shop for all your holidays needs – from CHANEL, to H&M, to Zara Home, to AllSaints…just like a Stefon sketch – Yorkdale has EVERYTHING! And this holiday season, one of our lucky readers will win the $200 gift card to spend on whatever their heart desires!

In the meantime, make sure to stop by Yorkdale for a selfie with Fashion Santa (between Harry Rosen and Hudson’s Bay). For every selfie posted to social media using the hashtag #YorkdaleFashionSanta, Yorkdale will donate $1 to Sick Kids Foundation (up to $10,000). Trust me, you don’t want to miss a chance to hang out with the handsome Paul Mason – he’s the dreamiest Santa I know.

Giveaway details after the jump!

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Style Days of Christmas: Laboratoire Dr Renaud Gift Pack

14 December, 2015 Nelia

We’ve had some great beauty giveaways this holiday season, but in case you wanted even more goodies to pamper your skin, Day 10 giveaway will take care of that. Today’s prize is a gift pack from Laboratoire Dr Renaud – with all products made in Canada, this company has been a leader in innovative skincare and cosmetology for over 50 years!

If you love to have a healthy glow all year long, but don’t want to expose your skin to the sun’s harmful rays, then Laboratoire Dr Renaud Liquid Sunshine Self-Tanner ($40) is the product for you – it gives a natural “healthy”, personalized golden tan, evens, intensifies and extends your natural tan, and is ideal for anyone wishing to avoid sun exposure. Laboratoire Dr Renaud CC Cream Instant Eye Multi-Corrector ($49.95) is formulated with high-definition pigments and ultra-performing, anti-ageing cosmetic ingredients. This CC cream illuminates and decongests the eye contour, stimulates and instantly refreshes thanks to its cool ceramic tip, reduces the appearance of dark circles and shadows, erases signs of fatigue, diminishes the look of wrinkles and fine lines, and detoxifies – so many awesome benefits in one tube! Laboratoire Dr Renaud ExCellience CellClock Cellular Youth Serum ($110) uses the exclusive CellClock Technology, to increase cellular youth and optimize skin regeneration. It promises to reduce the look of wrinkles, improve complexion, firmness and elasticity of skin, all this while regenerating the skin and making it look visibly younger.

Sounds like a prize pack you’d like to win? Enter below!

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Style Days of Christmas: Icebreaker Merino Gift Pack

11 December, 2015 Nelia

If you live in Canada, chances are you stay active in the winter – whether it’s skiing, snowboarding, or simply hiking, most Canadians I know don’t let a little snow stop them from enjoying the great outdoors. And with that in mind, I am really excited to partner up with Icebreaker Merino – a New Zealand-based company that produces merino wool clothing and accessories, on today’s giveaway.

If you didn’t know, merino’s fleece is breathable in summer, insulating in winter, yet exceptionally soft and lightweight, making merino wool products perfect for layering in any kind of weather. And this holiday season, we are giving away an awesome layering pack that includes a Zone Long Sleeve Half Zip ($129.99), Zone Leggings ($119.99), and Ski+ Ultra Light Over The Calf Socks ($29.99). These lightweight, breathable, and odor-resistant pieces aren’t just cute, they will help you stay active and comfortable snow or shine. Want them? Enter after the jump!

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Style Days of Christmas: $200 Peoples Jewellers Gift Card

10 December, 2015 Nelia

Whether you firmly believe that “diamonds are a girl’s best friend”, or you simply like a little sparkle now and again, you won’t want to miss out on today’s prize, because we are literally giving away diamonds…aka a $200 Peoples Jewellers gift card. If you’re Canadian, then you’ve definitely heard of Peoples Jewellers, but if you haven’t stepped into a store in a while, let me tell you – there are so many amazing finds, you will want to marry yourself, just so you can get yourself a ring…or two.

There’s the exclusive Vera Wang LOVE Collection, each piece complete with a “something blue” sapphire as the signature of the collection and a symbol of faithfulness and everlasting love. There’s Open Hearts by Jane Seymour – beautiful fashion jewellery that will surely make the perfect present for any important woman in your life without breaking the bank. There’s also my personal favourite – Blue Lagoon by Mikimoto – a collection of timeless pearls, some accented with diamonds and gold, all equally stunning. I also recently learned that at Peoples Jewellers, you can buy Canadian-mined diamonds, Le Vian chocolate diamonds (yum!), and you can even order personalized jewellery for that extra touch of thoughtfulness! Excited yet? So what are you waiting for? Enter below!

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Style Days of Christmas: $200 Call It Spring Gift Card

9 December, 2015 Nelia

If you have a slew of holiday parties to attend, then today’s giveaway is perfect for you! Up for grabs is a $200 gift card from Call It Spring to help you find your perfect pair of party heels, sparkly jewelry, stylish winter accessories, and maybe a gift or two for your loved ones.

This season, I have a ton of Call It Spring favourites, from the subtle sparkle of GINESIO, to the sexy allure of the strappy ADRADONI, to the glittery cool of the COOLA…there’s a pair of shoes out there for any holiday party outfit. And let’s not forget about the bags! My fave tweedy HUPPER style is just roomy enough for all of your essentials, and has a handy cross-body chain so that you can dance the night away, without having to clutch something in your hands all night long. And of course, Call It Spring has a great selection of jewelry that will add just the right amount of glamour to your look without breaking the bank.

Want to win this giveaway? Enter below!

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Style Days of Christmas: Dr Roebuck’s Skincare Gift Pack

8 December, 2015 Nelia

It’s Day 6 of our Style Days of Christmas giveaways, and today’s prize is perfect for those of you who love natural, non-irritating beauty products that actually work! As someone with super sensitive skin, I am very excited about this Australian line Dr Roebuck’s being available in Canada, as should you! It all started with what later became knowns as Pure, a miracle moisturizer created by two physician parents for their daughters’ reactive skin. Without any unnecessary fillers, colours, scents and unnatural chemicals, this line is responsibly sourced, ethically created, and never tested on animals. Today’s gift pack* (valued at $200+) includes all of the essentials for your face and body, from cleansing to moisturizing.