Designer Review: Matt & Nat

"As has been the case since our humble beginnings, our line is cruelty-free, using no animal products. Veganism has been proven to be one of the most effective ways to fight global warming."

While shopping for bags we accidentally discovered this designer and as soon as we read the description on their tag and that all their bags are vegan we had to get it right away

Black and White Blues!

Since stripes are really hot for spring and summer here I'm just wearing a black and white stripe sweater with a light (bright) blue scarf and some electric blue pumps. Since the stripes already make a statement

Spring Jewellery Trends:Fringe and Tassels

via refinery29

Whether it be understated or over the top jewellery can completely change up an ordinary outfit an turn it into something unique and extraordinary! There are always styles that can suite any ones style and budget. Here's a trends that was seen at Louis Vuitton and Chanel. Here are some of our picks!

Animals are not ours to experiment on!

via teenvogue

This is just a list of some really good beauty brands that DO NOT test their products on animals! Hope this will help some of you and encourage you to purchase from these brands! ( For a complete list of companies here's a link to PETA) 

Almay

Aubrey Organics

Bath and Body Works

The Body Shop

Estee Lauder

M.A.C Cosmetics

Neutrogena

Origins Natural Resources

Urban Decay

Victoria's Secret

Quote of the day

"The awful wrongs and sufferings forced upon the innocent, helpless, faithful animal race form the blackest chapter in the whole world's history."
- Edward Freeman

Spring Shoe Trends: Colour Blocked Shoes

Colour Blocking isn't just big in clothes this spring. Colour Blocked shoes are perfect for turning a simple outfit into a more sophisticated look. The Aldo shoes are a more neutral take while the Zaras are vibrant and edgy.

ZARA Wide-Heeled Satin Sandal CAD 129

ZARA Three Tone Stretch Sandals CAD 99.90

ALDO Heister $100

ALDO Dyle $100

Quote of the day

"Atrocities are no less atrocities when they occur in laboratories and are called 'medical research.'"
- George Bernard Shaw

Shades of Venom

We've always loved pink and green together so went for a little colour blocking. Since the outfit was a little visually loud already with the pink belt, bright green coloured top (a lot brighter in sunlight) and printed leggings, toned it down with the shoes and bag! 

The Last Lions

For each view that this trailer gets National Geographic will donate $.10 to the lion and big cat conservation in Botswana. Please try and watch it as many times a day as you can and pass it around and make a difference!

Here's the direct youtube link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZ7SvK7w1xA
(Note: Once you've seen the video you could just mute it and keep playing it while your doing other work on your computers.)

Quote of the day

"Non-violence leads to the highest ethics, which is the goal of all evolution. Until we stop harming all other living beings, we are still savages."

- Thomas Edison

Spring Shoe Trends: Wedges and Wooden Platforms

WOODEN PLATFORMS

ALDO Markley $80

ALDO Krugh $90

FOREVER XXI $26.80

NINE WEST Conjur $89

WEDGES

ALDO Truhe $100

ALDO Venturini $49.98

FOREVER XXI $28.80

RIVER ISLAND $116.53 (via ASOS)

Since there are a few more shoe trends will have more posts soon!

Quote of the day

"Dream and give yourself permission to envision a You that you choose to be."
- Joy Page

Basic Metallic Tops

Who doesn't like a little sparkle or shimmer in their wardrobe right! We love how it's just your basic tee but the slight metallic finish can add some edge to an outfit! We'd wear these during any season but the white/silver top could (sort of) fit into the whole white and fresh spring trend.

Quote of the day

"Compassion for animals is intimately connected with goodness of character and it may be confidently asserted that he who is cruel to animals cannot be a good man."
- Arthur Schopenhauer

Review - Sally Girl (Deep Magenta)

Put three coats of it on at night without a top coat and when I woke up in the morning some of it had already chipped off. How disappointing is that ?

Candy Floss

Floaty chiffon makes for a delicate mood!

Quote of the day

"He who harms animals has not understood or renounced deeds of sin ... Those whose minds are at peace and who are free from passions do not desire to live at the expense of others."
- Jainism (Acharanga Sutra)

Quote of the day

"Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear."
- Mark Twain

Fashionomics - Spring Scarf for $2.20

Light weight scarves can be perfect for spring! Usually during spring people tend to wear a lot of prints but by adding just a solid coloured scarf it could brighten up the look and won't take away from the outfit. This seller on eBay has 20 different colours that you can choose from for just $2.20!

Quote of the day

"Apparently there is nothing that cannot happen today."
- Mark Twain

Review - Sally Girl (Gunmetal Grey)

This gunmetal grey colour is perfect for those who find black nail polish too dark. This colour could put you right in your 'colour comfort zone'. It's a lot more sultry than your regular silver or black nail polishes.

Quote of the day

"Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society."

- Mark Twain

Fashionomics - Stacking Bangles Under $7.80

Vibrant Bangle Set - $7.80

Antiqued Egyptian Bangles - $7.80

Quote of the day

"Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest."
- Mark Twain

Review - Sally Girl Nail Polishes

We had already purchased the dark blue polish a little while back and we weren't too disappointed with the formulation. The thing we like most is the size of the polishes and the prices. For people who don't always paint their nails and are just looking to change up their colours often and want cheap nail polishes, this would definitely be the way to go. They dry quickly, some have a matte finish, doesn't bubble and it might require a top coat to keep it from chipping off quickly. The Sally's here in Edmonton is having a buy 2 get one free deal. They retail for

Quote of the day

"All generalizations are false, including this one."
- Mark Twain

"Never doubt that just one person can make a difference. If you see an animal in trouble, get involved. Your actions can save lives." - Michelle Sherrow (Author of the article)


Here's a story of how a single compassionate act possibly saved the lives of 500 dogs. So the next time you encounter an animal that's in trouble don't just walk away presuming there's nothing that you can do single handedly because this story will definitely prove otherwise.

Serbian Teacher Saves 500 Dogs

Source: peta.org

Quote of the day

"I abhor war and view it as the greatest scourge of mankind."
- Thomas Jefferson

Laced Up Turquoise

Just loved how the turquoise/teal coloured cardigan and the coral pumps contrast each other and

Quote of the day

"Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall."
- Confucius

Fashionomics - Forever 21 Under $16 (Floral Skirts)

SPRING ESSENTIAL

Woven Floral Mini - $12.80

Abstract Floral Skirt - $13.80

Fashionomics - ASOS under CA$20

Mesh Sleeve Drape Front Top - CA $10.69(org $44.93)

Metallic Detail Plunge Waisted Top - CA $14.25 (org $49.87)

Cross Back Lounge Sweatshirt - CA $19.59 (org $35.62)

Drape Side Swing Top - CA $17.81(org $28.50)

*All images and prices taken from www.us.asos.com

Quote of the day

"Always acknowledge a fault. This will throw those in authority off their guard and give you an opportunity to commit more."
- Mark Twain

Coral Me Wild

I have on what I call my "Coral Me Wild outfit": a coral coloured sweater that I usually wear with jeans. I topped that off with a leopard print scarf, tan booties and some simple

Fashionomics -Forever XXI Under $23 (Jumpsuits and Rompers)

Embroidered Floral Jumpsuit - $18.90

Candy Hearts Romper - $22.80

Quote of the day

"We are shaped and fashioned by what we love."
-Johann Wolfgang von Goeth

High Notes - Shoulder pads and high waisted pants

Just wearing his waisted pants with a printed corset to add a pop of colour and

Vintage Belts

We found 2 vintage belts that seem to have been manufactured buy the same brand/company..!! Both of them have this beautiful gold lion head embellishment

Owl Jewellery - Rings

                                                                              Source: Fashion Train

Below we've included some eBay links where owl rings can be purchased at very inexpensive prices. Most of them ship free worldwide

Quote of the day

"Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening."
- Coco Chanel

Quote of the day

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great."

-Mark Twain