Fashion HAUL

Jacob! Aldo! Lancome!

Boys won't care for this post. Then again, either will girls with traditional taste. I'm excited though.  I know from my fabulous bloggers out there that coloured denim is totally hot .... well, if you are into that thing then Jacob is the place for you. They have skinny jeans in all the hot colours for $29.99. I know because I bought a zillion pairs. I also went deep diving in the bargain rack and found all the sleeveless tops I needed for 40% off. Granted if you want neon yellow be prepared to pay full price. I'll wait. As far as I can tell the fashion of the moment is totally the skinny jean. I've resisted it. It's not the best look but I'm doing it this spring. I also said I'd never wear a flat .... I own a pair with skulls on them now (even though my friend calls them my Hugh Hefner slippers). I follow trends and probably should be shot.

So I realized my CFM boots wouldn't look proper in spring. What is a girl to do? Pumps! Do you get Lou Lou Magazine? If not, go buy one! Aldo has 20% off with the Lou Lou coupon and tres sexy pumps! They aren't even (that) uncomfortable. You can roll up you skinnies and have cute new capris for summer. Ps. I totally lied - I wore the pumps today. I want to die. Will I wear them again, HELL YA! They look cute and I need a refresher to my wardrobe. I can't wait for sandal weather though! Bring it on!

Lastly Lancome .... Ya, MAC is cool but Lancome has way better stuff ... especially in your thirties. The cream is worth buying anything. The mascara is the best on the market. I can even find my lovely skin tone (orange) in their line. Check it out. It costs more but the benefits are totally worth it. Talk to me after my botox appointment .. kidding ... well, if I could afford it I totally would ... so nevermind.

One of my five 29.99 dollar jeans .... as young looking as I could without being overboard. 

Wooh Hoo Old lady Polyester tops are in style and on sale. Long tops for those skinny pants ....Leggings are still not pants people. Cover thy private areas. In my view you must be covered even in a skinny jean - that's just me though. 

Loved these Aldo shoes until I spent a day in them. I also bought a pair in black. I will wear them ... I will ... until beautiful sandal weather. Please bring that weather on asap. I'm dying! 

Pretty but Painful 

Owwwww - 80 dollars and ow? How can this be? I even bought the insoles?

Almost bought the entire colour spectrum but they didn't have my size. 

It looks like an old man coat but just wait ... it's short ... it's cute ... 

Lancome Bonus - You choose your blush, your lipstick, your eye shadow and cream. It's the best stuff out there! Way better than any MAC product or Clinique. I say so! 

Now I can't lie I follow many blogs. Here are a few that I absolutely love and keep me as current as an old broad like me can be. If you don't trust me then you can trust them for sure!
The Londoner
Luxury Marionette
Buy Now Blog Later
Glam Life Guru
Duckling to Swan 
HRH Collection

Old Broad giving fashion advice? Give her a break. She must be a lunatic. 

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The Works - Barrhaven 

I don't know about you but I love a burger. I love a veggie burger to be precise. Now I can't claim it's fabulous'ness for the real beef eaters out there but I absolutely adore The Works. I asked my meat-eating spouse what he thought on the meat issue ... It's good, it's fresh, it's done as you say you want it done. So, I'm guessing all thumbs up for the meat eaters too! Ps. He's picky.

If you do choose a veggie burg like I do don't despair. My friend brought home her leftovers and fed it to her carnivore husband and he couldn't tell the difference ... until she said 'btw that was a veggie'.

I've been a semi-vegetarian (I eat chicken now) since I was 16 .... I'm 36. I don't know what red meat actually tastes like ... but I do LOVE the works veggie burgers. Is this what meat tastes like? Perhaps I should have some?

Now, let me tell you a secret - fill out the survey and get a tower of rings! I was told by the lovely hostess that there are no rules ... fill it out after you get your bill and a free tower of onion rings is yours ... regardless if you order something else .... this may change now that this is posted so run, run like the wind! Update: I found out it's only one per table if your server is on the ball. Still it's Onion Rings!!!! It's almost 10 bucks for a tower of rings and you get it for zero dollars. Me likey!  Ps. An upgrade from fries to onion rings is $3.56 per person .... They are really good ... but you get a free tower if you fill out the survey ....you decide.

Soooo, what did we order?

Prepare to spend extra if you want different side dishes. I've only had the poutine and onion rings.. Ps. All dipping sauces are freeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! Try the beechhouse dip - but bring a mint. They don't provide them for you after the meal. They really should start doing that in my opinion. 

There are so many options! It's all so good ... don't be afraid ... if you don't like one it won't break the bank!

Diet Coke - done the proper way!

 M.E.C. - fresh avocado, beechhouse sauce,sundried tomato & feta cheese (with two beechhouse dips that are inevitably stolen). I've had many types but this is my absolute favourite. 

 Royal Runner - tomatoes & crinkle-cut pickles with our famous royal supreme sauce 11.92 - If you love the sauce ask for double! This is a pic of double sauce!

 Malibu Meltdown -crunchy o-ring, beechhouse, havarti, gouda & brie ...VROOOM!


There are locations in Burlington, Guelph, Halifax, Kingston, London, Oakville, Ottawa, Toronto, Waterloo, Peterborough,



Try it! If you don`t love it at least the onion rings are on them the next time!  :)


Ps. I've been here a zillion times and not gone on the web to get my free rings. It's just that good! Pss. I may also be lazy... but OMG the rings are ssoooooooooooooooooooo good!!!!

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Pinelopi's Greek Kitchen

If you are anything like me you like good food! I mean food that you dream of at night. If that's the case you should definitely try Pinelope's. It's located in Barrhaven near The Royal Oak. Don't bother with the Oak though ... seriously ... unless you want the regular pub fare.

We decided we'd roll out of the restaurant so we started with two appetizers for the three of us. We chose The Medley of Dips. Generally it also comes with Taramosalata (Salmon Roe) but we decided to stick with Hummus, Tirokefteri and Tzatziki. The Trokefteri was by far our overall favourite. It was a combo of feta cheese, roasted red peppers, herbs and mmmmmmmmmmm. The Tzatziki was also garlicky and delish. I'm not a hummus fan so I'll leave that one up to you to decide.

Medley of Dips (Hummus, Tirokefteri, Tzatziki). This also comes with Taramosalata but we passed on it. 

Warmed Greek Style Pitas

 Our next appy was the Tyropita. It's a combination of four different cheeses in phyllo (feta, ricotta, kefalotiri, parmesan) with herbs. Very cheese-ey ... I'd try the Spanakopita next time because it's just spinach, feta and herbs ... I love my salty feta. This was very good and HUGE. I'm glad we only ordered two appetisers for three people. My dates loved this dish!

Tyropita Appetiser

Now for the mains! Yum! I had the Chicken Souvlaki - It was as good as it looked. The potatoes were done perfectly and the chicken was moist and tender. The tzatziki made everything even better. I couldn't have asked for a better meal.

Chicken Souvlaki with rice, oven roasted Greek potatoes, Greek salad and Tzatziki sauce.

 Date number one's meal. Okay, her food was even better than mine! Santorini chicken - The baked topping was so good we spent a good 10 minutes discussing how we could replicate it! Inside the chicken was stuffed with spinach and feta and topped with a creamy roasted red pepper sauce. While I didn't try her veggies I know I'd kill for that chicken recipe.

Santorini Chicken with rice and vegetables

 Date two decided on the Filet Mignon butterflied with a peppercorn sauce (medium well done). The steak was done perfectly and apparently should Gordon Ramsey appear he'd approve. 

Filet Mignon with Peppercorn Sauce, rice, vegetables and potatoes

Baklava

My favourite part of the night! Baklava! It was a sweet and nutty heaven in phyllo! Date one said it was very sweet but that's the best part! Date two made a sarcastic remark that I was 'tucking into it' greedily. I finished and yes, I needed to be rolled out. 

Vanilla Kadaifi

Also fabulous - We thought the bottom was shredded coconut but it's really pastry. It's a custard with whipped cream, cinnamon, nuts and phyllo. Someone couldn't finish hers ..... hmmmm. 

Also note: The white wine is Apelia. It's really great Greek wine. I buy it from the LCBO occasionally. There is (of course) a mark up but it's so good to have with a fabulous meal .... you may as well go big or go home like we did! Try it!

If you were once a fan of the Greek Souvlaki house on Baseline Road this should now be your go-to-spot.

Check it out here www.pinelopis.ca

Ps. Make a reservation! It's really tiny and elegant!

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So you want to babysit my pugs you say?

Look at them! Aren't they glorious. Can you see the joy in their eyes?

Joy? See the joy? 

It may be knit but I am one cool cat ... um, pug.

Rainbow bright? Are you serious? 

I'm sweet ... no, no, I won't bite your fingers off! Who told you?

We love each other ... until you come into the picture ... you, or food, or toys ....or bones.

My fabulous parents are coming to look after my fur-children for a week!

My list of reasonable rules and helpful hints are as follows:

Cast: My three year old twins: Lex (Boy) Moogie (Girl)

Lex will need his diaper on at all times. He has a whiz problem. The problem being he will whiz on everything including his sister. If you run out of the poise pads we use in his diaper (for his bladder incontinence) you can get them at the pharmacy. I usually like to tell the cashier they are for my aged grandmother. I don't pee my own pants - yet.

Moogie will bark when you are outside for wee time. She will bark until you watch her intently. She wants you to see her 'results'.  While Moo is barking Lex will think she is signalling for him to pee on her. Close your eyes and hope for the best.

Farts. Deal with it. They are stinky. On the upside you can cut a few and blame it on them. I do.

Taking garbage from the kitchen in a bag. They don't like it. That garbage is their garbage. Be prepared to see them behave like Tasmanian devils on crack. This also applies to all brooms, Swiffers and vacuums  Yes, I have taught them cleaning is BAD, BAD, BAD! My advice - hope the cleaning fairy comes or just hope you'll go blind.

Dining rules: Keep the bowls far, far apart. Hold off for a second before giving Lex his bowl. If he finishes first he may kill Moogie for her vittles. If you wouldn't mind calling Cesar Millan that would be great. Thanks.
Note: put the diaper on while he is eating (or risk running around in circles with him until he decides to pee somewhere). Your choice.

Do not make contact with Moo's mouth when giving treats. Throw them or drop them. That girl is a biter.

Blankets and turtlenecks. I suggest both. Lex is a typical man and will try to dive down your shirt for some titty time. He's not a perve ... really ... he just likes a little salty boob in his diet.

Face folds and ears. Lex gets dirty somehow. Wash his folds and his yellow peeper. He likes it. You know it's good when he shows you some lipstick.

Moogie likes to dress up in the evenings. If you do dress her make sure you pretend to take her picture or else she will get really pissed off. She's a star!

High maintenance? Not at all. Have fun!

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The Arm Party

The Inspiration made by Denise

I refuse to believe the arm party is on the decline!

 Kim Kardashian was just gifted $65,000 of arm candy so it can't be over yet!

I wanted a party too!

So my lovely and talented girlfriend Denise came to show me how to make wrap bracelets.  Now I have the attention span of a .... oh, look something shiny ... what was I saying .... however I managed to complete quite a few of these bad boys. I'm generally a two trips to the store and the hobby is over kind of girl. I'm on trip number three people! Clearly these bracelets are easy and quick to make.

This is what I created with my limited patience. 

I'm A Flinstone!

Boho

Don't Mess with Me I wear Skulls!

Dainty Party

If you'd like your own arm party check out this Video.

Ps. If you'd like to see some more of my buds designs check out her Etsy shop.

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