weather outside is frightful but you are so delightful

Took me a day to relax and get in vacation mode… First morning I woke up early, grabbed a Starbucks and went down to the beach with Andy. This is the vacation 2010 party song I was talking about. If you have gone on vacation since August or are going on vacation near Caribean, you will hear this. [iframe id=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/7zp1TbLFPp8″] It was magical. When I hear it I feel WARM. You will too. Love the beautiful flowers when you visit an island. Puerto Rico is really nice. I like visiting the grocery store when I travel. Best when it’s in another language, there’s always stuff I’ve never seen before. I was quite suprised how ‘American’ Puerto Rico is. I feel like staying on vacation so I am going to. Cranked the heat in our place and it is super sunny, the lake is all sparkley. It’s a slice of heaven. Keeping that island state of mind. Did you see today’s contest? It’s DAY 8 and I’m sending you to the premiere screening of The Dilema w/ Vince Vaughn. It’s tonight, enter here 🙂

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GIVING DAY 8: wanna go to a movie tonight?

yeah you. what you doin’ this evening? Today’s gift is a movie date. Four people win, each gets to bring a guest the Advanced Screening of The Dilema. This one has some high* hilarity potential with a cast of Vince Vaughn, Kevin James, Jennifer Connelly, Channing Tatum, Queen Latifa and Winona Ryder.  I love me some Winona. I love Vince Vaughn too, met him while Toronto Film Festing once.  So tall. Big thanks to Calvin & Boston Pizza at Yonge & Sheppard for giving you this night out. Now watch this: To win today’s contest, leave a comment with your fav Vince Vaughn movie. I’ve got a few. * Movie is at Cineplex Yonge & Sheppard so you gotta be in the city to win it.  It feels good to do something NOT downtown for all you peeps North of Bloor!

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GIFTING DAY 7: left handed with a nice @rightsleeve

Leaving Boston today and heading home to my fav city for the holidays. My appologies  to all the other cities I love, y’know Torannah has my heart! ♥ Today’s gift  is a sturdy and bright market tote from @rightsleeve. Rightsleeve is a Toronto based promotional design agency, check’em out on the interwebs. I posted one of these babies on last week on GIVING DAY 2 if you would like to see the exact specifications. The bag retails for $60 at stores and it the signature print from RIGHTSLEEVE, see here: To win today’s contest, you have to name one my tattoos. There are a few but I rarely show them off. If you want to find them you will have to look for them. If you link a photo you are even cooler. Leave a comment below by signing into Twitter, Facebook or DISQUS. Contest includes shipping and is open to anyone in Canada. Don’t worry, the christmas deco and black marker are not included. They were added on with Doodleberry on iPad Andy. Have a great day!

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GIFTING DAY 6: baby it’s cold outside

I’ve never really worn ear warmers (muffs?) before, but the other day it was snowing/cold and I didn’t want to ruin my hair. So, I took the 180s I goti n the mail out for a spin. My beautiful yellow leather bag is by Canadian designer Nella Bella. I wasn’t sure at first if they were my thing but they’re cute and they kept my ears super warm. The ‘not ruining my hair part’ was also quite important. I find it pretty rad that they have ones like this WITH  earphones. I need those. I have another pair that are brown suede, kinda dressier. I wore with a long coat and a hat and I was super warm. In Canada you can get them at The Bay, Sears, Mark’s Work Warehouse and Zeller’s or online at 180s.com. Today there are five winners. Each person gets a pair of holiday ear warmers in Rhododendron Red, Snow White and Kelly Green. These 180s make good  presents/stocking stuffers. Shipping is included so you might get them in time. To win today’s contest, leave a comment below with Twitter, Facebook or DISQUS and tell me: If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would it be? Contest includes shipping and is open to anyone in Canada.

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GIFTING DAY 5: you thirsty?

Earlier this year I went to New Zealand for New Zealand Fashion Week. It was an amazingly awesome trip. Words can not explain all the fun things  I did, the photos and blog posts will give you an idea but you need to ask me in person to really know. Thank you to Patty Huntington, Anna Jobz, the whole NZFW team, designers, sponsors and people I met for making it so freaking awesome-never-forget-fun. Today I share with you a story and a something from my little wee wine library. My most anticipated show for NZFW was Stolen Girlfriends Club.  It was the show I knew I’d like. This pic is me after the show w/ Venus who was my totally awesome Minder for the week. The fashion show ended with a cannon of confetti and roses. A cute boy caught a rose and gave it to me, there was glitter in my hair. I sat front row and centre and we were all in  an old theatre. Someone pointed out that the girl on the poster for the show looked kinda like me. Pretty neat. This was the final outfit.  The models all lined up then the ‘couple’ came out last.  That’s when the cannon went off. I love the clothes they make, the jewellry and how they put on a show. So hot. You know who else was there that night? And who had been tweeting away becoming friends before I even arrived on the scene? Kim Crawford Wines. (Found out the other day K.C Wine is Mum’s fav from NZ!). The people were all so nice and it was a pleasure meeting them. Everyone drank out of  little jars, it was fun.  The other day I recieved a case of Sauvignion Blanc and Pinot Noir from Kim Crawford…

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GIFTING DAY 4: you hungry?

Oh hey there! I’m on a beach working on my tan. It’s beautiful. Didn’t wanna leave you hangin’ while I was away so here’s day 4/10 of my holiday gifting. Have a great weekend! Guess what, FOUR of you win today! My friend Calvin aka @c_dot_tdot is hooking up 4 x $25 gift cards for Boston Pizza Yonge & Sheppard. Talk about nomnomom! Isn’t this fun? Let’s all give more often. Made this lovely pizza for these guys it has all these toppings: @monbud: lots of sauce and oregano @randycity: Meat lovers please thanks! @gwenstyles: Not a fan of: onions, sausage/baby meatballs, anchovies. Everything else is cool @i_am_joey: anchovies and pineapple @Jarvisemerald: i really like Mushrooms and chicken…tomatoes and green pepper To win today’s contest, leave a comment below and tell me some crazy unconventional pizza topping and WHY you have or have not tried it. * We chuckled making this up so please try and be funny. Contest is open to people who can make it to Boston Pizza Yonge & Sheppard (Toronto). If you and a friend both enter make sure you let me know who’s who cause it’s better to have $25 each and go together.  Follow YS location on Twitter if you like food and beer etc > @bostonpizzaYS. Please feel free to compliment my iPad drawing skills while you’re here too 😛

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GIFTING DAY 3: let’s play.

I love this smell. It’s sexy and masculine but soft enough that if it was your boyfriends you would spray it on just so you could think of him all day. I love it so much that I own the men’s one for myself. Ladies, the Play for women is also quite lovely. I have it too, been wearing it lately. I’ve been helping people smell great with products from Parfums Givenchy for the past three years. THANKS GUYS! To see all the goodies check here. The bottle for Play is designed by french artist and designer Serge Mansau and the celeb spokesperson is Justin Timberlake. That’s sexy. To win today’s contest, leave a comment below with Twitter, Facebook or DISQUS and tell me: Who YOU would like to go  on a play date with and why? Contest does not include shipping. Package is at my house downtown Toronto.

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GIFTING Day 2: @RIGHTSLEEVE Goodies for YOU!

Looking for something to brighten your day? Yes. I got something for you that will last forever and make you smile every single time you look at it (because it will remind you of ME!). Today RIGHTSLEEVE is giving you an awesome neoprene tote bag that is prefect for carrying your tech gadgets, groceries or whatever crazy things kids are carrying around these days. And by kids I mean people like you and me! The bag retails for $60 at stores and it the signature print from RIGHTSLEEVE. I think it’s real pretty. Additional Info: * Made from neoprene (the wetsuit material) * Tested for lead safety—no vinyl or PVC used * Reusable shopping bag expands and protects * Soft grip handles * Stores flat * Stain resistant * Machine wash cold, drip dry Do you guys know RIGHTSLEEVE? They design swag for styling marketing and tech companies like Dell, Labatt, Edelman, and Disney. SHWING!! Next time your you or boss needs some cool swag, tweet Mark @RIGHTSLEEVE and tell him I sent you. Inside your funky new bag you will also get a RIGHTSLEEVE 1 colour/1 location tshirt.  Add that to your Dad’s holiday gift. Dad’s always love that stuff. Well, my Dad does 🙂 You wanna be today’s weiner winner? Leave a comment below with Twitter, Facebook or DISQUS and tell me what YOU will PUT IN YOUR BAG. Contest is open to anyone in CANADA and shipping IS included. Yay mail for you!

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GIFTING DAY 1: Givenchy Hot Couture Giftset

For the past couple years I’ve been giving away holiday giftsets from Parfums Givenchy. This year, we have more than ever! I’ve got three scenteriffic packages to give away over the next few days. I first posted about Givenchy Hot Couture September 2008 when I recieved a bottle. I love this smell. Sadly, mine took a fall on the bathroom floor and I lost it all (wahhhh).  Hot Couture for a woman that is stylish, glamourous, and a true trendsetter. It’s kinda fruity with notes of raspberry, magnolia and amber-vetiver. The giftset contains 50ml EDT spray, 7.5ml EDT travel roll-on, 75ml body lotion. It is valued at $80. You want it? Log into the commenting below with Twitter, Facebook or DISQUS and let your voice be heard. Contest is open to anyone in North America but does NOT include shipping. (Sorry!) Tomorrow’s gift is a Rightsleve Market Tote + 1colour/1 location t-shirt. Have an awesome day 🙂

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I HAVE LOTS OF GIFTS FOR YOU > here’s the deets! #casie

I’ve got TEN DAYS of gifts for you while I am away relaxing and working on my tan. You ready for it? Here we go. It all starts tomorrow and it goes like this: Each day at 10am I’ll post a contest and in order to be entered all you have to do is comment on the post and share the link on Twitter or FB. Luckily for you it’s super easy with  my DISQUS commenting to comment & share at the same time. There’s no point in making this hard is there? Gift Calendar: Wednesday, Dec. 8: Givenchy Hot Couture Giftset Thursday Dec. 9: Rightsleve Market Tote + 1colour/1 location t-shirt Friday, Dec. 10: Givenchy Play for Men Giftset Saturday, Dec 11:  4 x $25 Gift Cards for Boston Pizza Sunday, Dec. 12: Wine from Kim Crawford Monday, Dec. 13: 180s Set of Holiday Earmuffs Trio (5 winners!) Tuesday, Dec. 14: Rightsleve Marke Tote + 1colour/1 location t-shirt Wednesday, Dec. 15: $50 Gift Certificate for Life Experiences Thursday, Dec. 16: 4 x Advanced Screen Passes for 2 Dilema (Dec. 17th showing) Friday, Dec. 17: Givenchy Irresistible Giftset

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