Sunday, December 29, 2013

My Vancouver Artist Christmas Present

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone!!!

I hope everyone had a happy healthy Christmas. I was sick and ate waaaay too much baking.

My boyfriend Andy's dad bought me a really cool t-shirt for Christmas designed by a local clothing brand Ebon Aves Apparel.

Mission
Ebon Aves donates a portion of proceeds to local and national charities that promote the protection and preservation of wildlife.
Company Overview
Ebon Aves is more than an art-driven lifestyle clothing brand. It’s about creating mindful dialogue that reflects the experiences and social issues that shape our world using graphic t-shirts as the canvas. The brand was brought to life by Trevor Phillips in 2010 in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Description
Each t-shirt design is a thought provoking conversation starter with a story behind it. Trevor’s art is heavily influenced by comic books, music, and street art. He uses his artistic vision to bring awareness to issues that affect us all, whether at a community level or on a global scale. Every t-shirt is artist-designed and hand-screened, making it a wearable piece of art.

Ebon Aves means black birds, as these ingenious animals are a huge influence behind many of the designs and philosophies of the company. Just as the black bird is a master of adaptation, so must we harmonize with our environment as we move into the future.

Here is the t-shirt I got for Christmas





Of course it has a cat on it. He knows me so well! 


Here are some other logos and t-shirts I discovered via their facebook page.







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I want this one! It comes in the girls collection as well!





It was really neat to get something "home-grown" for Christmas!

One of the charities the company donates to is one I love;


How great is that?!

This line is currently sold at Lut Boutique on Main Street.

Have a great day!

Xoxo- Michelle


Monday, December 16, 2013

Holiday Dresses

Happy Monday everyone! This weekend was my boyfriend Andy's birthday party. He wanted everyone dressed up and for the most part everyone did! There were some really cute dresses I wanted to share with you to give you some ideas for the holidays.


First, My holiday dress..

$150- Le Chateau

I went simple with accessories with studded earrings.

$10 RW&Co.

Here are some more black lace options...

 (They are more expensive but this is my never ending daydream so what do you expect). :p

1. Jay Godfrey $421.70 2. Ladakh $120.79 3. Dolce Vita $233.10


Andy

 Andy in his three piece suit from Top Man. Its paired with an emerald green skinny tie and brown dress shoes. 


I loved seeing all the guys suited and booted. The girls who's dresses I liked were more then happy to let me feature them on my blog! They all had their own signature poses as well which was adorable!

Annette also went with a lace dress but in cream.

Target- I'm only really starting to get to know Annette (which is terrible considering shes one of Andys best friends) but from what I know about her personal style I'd say its trendy-casual and the way she accessorized this dress with the skinny belt, knee high stockings and cross body bag shows her personal style perfectly! She also rocks her signature red lips which I love. I wish I could do it but I don't really have lips.

Here are some more cream lace options...

1. Spell & The Gypsy Collective $185.42 2. Free People $73.11


The little black dress- always a winner!

Chelsea -H&M dress- She paired it with a really pretty necklace and flat boots giving it a more casual look. I also love her pose! 

Denea- She doesn't know who made the dress but she got it from Nordstrom 7 years ago, it's beautiful regardless. She paired hers with a gorgeous statement necklace and dressy flats. 

Statement Necklaces...

$$$

Adia Kibur 1. $77.11 2. $66.09


$
lulus.com
1. Jewels Paradise Blue Rhinestone Necklace $16
2. Heart of Stones Beige and Black Statement Necklace $18



You can't go wrong with Jewel tones during the holidays. 

 Ashley's dress- Forever 21- This dress fits her perfectly, paired with simple black pumps and some matching cobalt blue earrings- simple yet chic!

Jenna's dress- Le Chateau- This rich purple looks great on her light skin and dark hair (I have similar colouring and love this shade of purple.) She made the dress her own by pairing it with fancy tights and silver flats. 

More Jewel tones...

1. Asos $88.72  2. Alice Mccall $366.60  3. Dolce Vita $279.72  4. Bobi $97.48


I hope you got some ideas for what to wear over the holidays
! Have a great week!

Xoxo- Michelle


Thursday, December 12, 2013

Cute and Classy Christmas Decor

Hello everyone! 

I love quirky Christmas decor. Here are some fun Christmas tree decorations.

Cute



1/3/5 anthropologie.com
2. housetohome.co.uk
4. westelm.com
6. potterybarn.com

Some cute and quirky decorating ideas...

revedecor.com


1. indulgy.com 2. white-styled.blogspot.com 3. thecraftedsparrow.blogspot.com

1. toostinkincute.blogspot.ro 2. mbdesire.com

1. enjoyourhome.blogspot.com 2. desireempire.com

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I also love rustic, classy- cozy christmas decor. 

Classy
restorationhardware.com

1. westelm.com
2. anthropologie.com
3. westelm.com
4. potterybarn.com


Some pretty decor ideas...

1. abeachcottage.com 2. blog.styleestate.com


1. loveitsomuch.com 2. issuu.com

1. jeanneoliverdesigns.com 2. loveitsomuch.com


I hope that gave you a little inspiration!! 
Have a great day!!

Xoxo- Michelle

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Christmas Gifts for the Gym Nut

Ahhhh Hello hello! I know I have been terrible at updating my blog lately! I've been busy going Christmas shopping, having Christmas dinners and still trying to squeeze in a workout! (P90X has been great in a pinch).

So as you know I love to workout. To some people getting workout related gifts may be insulting but to someone like me its the perfect kind of gift. My friend Kate got me a resistance band last year and I use it all the time!

If you have a gym nut on your Christmas list here are some ideas!


Lululemon Pants, always useful! The ones that go all the way to the ankle are especially useful this time of year. 

www.lululemon.com


1. Lululemon tank
2. Jillian Michaels Body Revolution Workout videos
3. Nike Free TR III trainers
4. Padded Running socks- lululemon






www.fitnessdepot.ca

1. Jump Rope
2. Weights
3. Ball
4. Kettle Bells  


 
1. Ipod Shuffle- apple.ca *I have one and it's out of the way when working out because you just clip it to your pants (very convenient)
2. Nike Gym Bag
3. Nike+ Sportwatch GPS
4. Ipod Nano


The latest issue of Shape or Womens Health magazine
*Great stocking Stuffer!*

Have a great day everyone!

Xoxo- Michelle



Friday, December 6, 2013

Current Vancouver Loft Obsession- The Workshop

Hello everyone! I have been terrible at posting lately... Today I was browsing a favourite website of mine www.vancitylofts.com and came across this gem! All i can say is WOW! I am officially inspired.

The Workshop

1220 E Pender Street, Vancouver B.C

 Loft #1

1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom

I LOVE this first loft, the way it is decorated is very much my style (if I had money of course).







Loft # 2- Industrial
1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom







Loft # 3

2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom

Country Style







Loft # 4

1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom

Another modern/industrial style






I love how there are so many different looks in one building! Vancouver has so many amazing alternative living spaces, I love it!

Xoxo- Michelle