Packing or BC/Spring trip

So, today we are going to visit friends and family in BC! Dallas (my husband) is already there as he is also on a work trip and I am flying to meet him with the kids. The weather in BC is typcial temperate "spring" weather.  Probably about 15 C.  So not summer clothes but maybe warmer than here.
So, without further ado, here it is (a lot of this stuff you've probably seen in other fave or haul posts and that's because my top tip for packing is to MAKE SURE you know and love the pieces you are pacing and how they mix with the rest of your choices so you aren't stuck with a bunch of weird stuff that doesn't match, fit right, flatter you, etc.):

About to get on plane--in no order--this is only hair product I had to bring.  Dry Shampoo is life!

Magazines. Duh!

The mess before i begin packing.  I start setting aside things I want to bring at least a week ahead. And of course laundry! Gotta have all you necessities clean!

Lists, lists...

And more lists!

Rain jacket, neutral scarf, "fancy" leather-look sweatshirt.

Of course!

Plain grey v-neck Old Navy tee.

Joe Fresh, tight turtle neck.  Makes my boobs look big! I wear it with:

Grey pencil skirt and tights.

I roll things to pack them for the most part,  Here I added a pair of PJ's, and a white and blank tank top for under stuff.

Don't forget: undies and socks! And of course big, ol' control top undies for skirts and dresses.

Black skinnies.

Work out wear.  I can also wear these tights as real pants *in a pinch*...

Saddest bathing suit ever.  Getting a new one on this trip (also need rain boots and runners).

Small amount of jewelry: rose gold watch, large pendant necklace in white turquoise, statement earrings, 2 small necklaces.

Beauty! And nasal spray for my super-fun allergies! (Even brought some hair chalk--why not?)

Toilettries! Close ups below:

Paisley dress with super thick leggings so I can bend over or crouch down in peace.

Dove grey blouse. Looks good tucked into my grey skirt or over dark/black denim.

Can you spot the white peplum top?

Comfy baseball T from stylemint.

What I'm wearing on the plane,  

Take 2: I packed the denim.  Actually not brining leather now either.  Wearing a light wool love-coloured jacket.

Don't forget sunnies cause it better be sunny!!!


xoxo
Roxanne

Stepping Into Spring

Every season I am a disorganized bundle of mess.  I want to have the perfect capsule wardrobe for the season but that's just not how life or at least my life, works.
But, as I am going to BC in a few weeks (and I'm a crazy packer) so for the past week or so I've been really thinking of what I'm going to pack.  I'm only going for 2 weeks but the weather will be a bit warmer there, I'll be seeing a lot of friends and family I haven't seen in years, I'll be chilling at home, going to Easter Mass, going for lunch, playdates with kids, maybe hiking with mom.  So I'll be all over the place and I want to make sure I look chic and put together while still being casual and comfy.  So I've decided to only pack the things that I wear all the time and I know they 100% will work. 
So, here are some of my Spring Staples:

Mid-toned chambray shirt.  This one is Joe Fresh and I've had it for years.  It's not too loose, it's not too tight.  I tuck it into or tie in a bow over a grey pencil skirt.  Or I wear with my black or dark denim jeans.  I wear it on it's own or over stuff.  It's just perfect.

This adorable floral Joe Fresh dress just works for me.  It's high low so it's long in the back and covers my bum when I bend over.  I wear a cropped sweater over top or wear on it's own.  I put opaque black tights underneath with thigh high black suede boots.  It just works.

A long clad & cloth stripped thermal.  Just flowy and comfy. Here it is styled with my Levi's and a kimono from Smart Set.

These Denizen by Levi's jeans from Target are soft and well worn (as you can see from picture--ew!) I went and got another pair actually, before Target pulls out of Canada for good.

Yet another Joe Fresh grab.  A beautiful, flattering short-sleeved cream blouse.  Boom!

MAC Modern Mandarin blush is just a perfect summer blush for me.  I pack it on and it looks so natural and glowy and fresh. (Sorry about the piss-poor pics!)

And lastly my rose-girl watch from WalMart.  Yay!

More to come I'm sure and I'll show you how I pack! Stay tuned!

xoxo
Roxanne

Beauty at the Beach!≈

Hey ya'll! Here's me wearing a glycol pumpkin mask in my bathing suit at the lake! Beauty waits for no man! And my pores hate me when I don't give them lots of attention.  

As previously mentioned we've been at the cabin on and off all summer so I've kind of been living out of my travel toiletries bag.  If you'd like to get a peek inside then please read on :)

The is my bag.  I bought it from Winners last fall before going to Mexico to be married.   I wanted one that hangs (it has a little hook at the top) because often there is not more counter space at hotels, etc.  Works great for the and it's cabin pedastle sink too!

I don't care much for accessorizing at the lake but I always throw in a little something, be it earrings, simple necklace or bangle, to sparkle up an outfit for if we go out to dinner or to the bar.

Best face wipes.  Hands down.  And they don't break me out. 

I love this stuff so much I started selling it! Optimera day and night cream.  It's changed the landscape of my freakin' face! I'll do a review if you are interested.

I needed a waterproof mascara for at the pool/beach and for $1.99 this Essence one fits the bill just fine.

A sparkly nude lip c/o Soap and Glory Sexy Mother Pucker . You really have to get close to see that I'm wearing anything which I like for casual lake days.

Just a perfect facial cleanser to get the day off.

Another mascara because, why not?

I like this Dove Go Sleeveless.  It really does lighten under my arms! ( I loathe that "grey pit" look, don't you?)

This is the mask I'm wearing in the top picture.  I like a mask that kinda "eats" the crap on my skin and this one does just that.  My skin loves a treatment like this a few times a week to clean out my big, fat, hungry pores.

An easy peasy (and not too expensive in case it breaks, gets leaked on) eyeshadow pallet.  This one is Wet n' Wild's Walking On Eggshells and it's around $5 and just fab.  Silky application, very opaque, and I love the neutral hues.

MaryKay's eye crayons.  They work great as a liner or as eyeshadow or eyeshadow base. 

I got this in a Luxe boy and it's a great facial sunscreen.  Some days I'm the ONLY one who doesn't come away from the beach looking a little, shall we say, crispy.

Another portable little eyeshadow trio this time by MaryKay.  Doesn't it just scream BEACH!?

A nice little portable highlighter for nights out.  The Body Shop just has beautiful and affordable cosmetics.

My summer in a nutshell.  I brought this baby (essie's "cute as a button") to wear on my toes but it was just to cute and summery not to wear on my fingers as well.

This China Glaze (Innocent) and OPI's Start to Finish are always on repeat on my fingers and toes no matter what the season.  They are just capital "C" Classy.

I don't really wear foundation at the lake, I just wear this lightly tinted primer.

This much-loved Joe blush in Apricot just adds a bit of a flush and, BONUS, doesn't require a brush.

Another product that looks like it's been around the bend, my Lush perfume portable in "Vanillary"...it's just lovely.

Yet another 'scara!

This cherry Baby Lips adds a sexy bitten look to lips for nights out.

Clinique Chubby Stick in Grape.

Avon's brow liner in blonde.  I gotta keep my brow game strong!

Cotton rounds.

Some randoms that made their way into my bag (thanks Jack!)

And that's all she wrote.  Obviously I have a brush and toothbrush and shampoo and stuff but I leave that up here but I often bring this guy back and forth as it contains not only the stuff I love at the lake but stuff I love for everyday as well.

Fashion post to come!
xoxo
Roxanne