Last month Sean and I flew to Calgary to shoot a video for their website documenting a 48 hour adventure. Check out visitcalgary.com/calgary48 to see heaps of fun things to do and other 48 hour adventures.
48 Hours in Calgary with Tourism Calgary
BRIKA x Holt Renfrew Collab in Support of Save Elephants
Today in selected Holt Renfrew stores across Canada BRIKA and Holt Renfrew launched a pop up shop in support of Save The Elephants. The collection features fun, fashionable items from designer Tanya Taylor and other select BRIKA artisans.
Elephants are getting ALL my love today! Here’s a few of my favs from the collection. See the entire gallery at brika.com/collections/save-elephants. For the month of August. 10% of total proceeds will be donated to Save The Elephants.
See past posts about fun things I’ve done at Holt Renfrew here.
I’m getting so excited for TIFF and next month, it’s crazy. Lots of fun things happening. Look forward to more posts about events, fashion, tech, and travel. I cant’ wait to share them all with you.
<3 CASIE
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World Elephant Day – Throwback to Visiting Maesa Elephant Camp
In honour of World Elephant Day, here’s a throwback visiting an elephant sanctuary in Chaing Mai, Thailand. ปางช้างแม่สา aka Maesa Elephant Camp is like a retirement camp for elephants that aren’t able to go back into the wild after they’ve worked. There are over 75 elephants and they do activities like soccer, basketball, and painting. I was so impressed with their painting skills!
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Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood! ☀️
Last couple days have been really relaxing. I have to remind myself what day it is. Yesterday I slept heaps. Feeling fresh today! Didn’t get anywhere on my glamping goals (it rained) but maybe today. On our way to rent a jet ski rn. Woot! Don’t worry mum, will be careful!
With love from the cottage.
❤️✌?️? CASIE
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Lakeside Adventures | Boats, Babes, & Brunch
Started the day w/ a cruise in the boat then came home and make some brekky. Whipped up a little fruit salad to keep in the fridge for healthy snacking.
Went to a HUGE cottage party in Port Carling last night. The property was massive, big cottage, boathouse, beach volleyball, BBQ, fire pit, and a funhouse to play in.
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Cottage Casie in Full Effect!
Came in from a nice float out in the water just now. It’s so warm, the lake feels like a pool.
This is my first blog post on the new computer. I’m so stoked to be up here and have 10 days to work on creative things. My new blog is on the works, I love the design and I hope you will too. It’s been years since I gave it an update. The current look and feel is very similar to when I first started casiestewart.com in 2005. The first site is still alive at casiestewart.blogspot.com. Working on this new machine feel like a Porsche or Ferrari compared to my little MacBook Air. Today Sean picked up a huge new monitor and comfy desk chair for the cottage, I’m ready to ROLL. I saw some amazing desk chairs on www.bestgamingchair.com/herman-miller-mirra-2-chair-review and I decided it was time for a new COMFY desk chair!
The view from where I’m sitting is the photo above.
I’m planning to put big 10 person tent on lawn and make a nice glamping hideaway. I attempted to do it on my own today (never having set up a tent) and gave up after a few minutes. I need help, I don’t know where everything is. This is me after a I made a Pina Colada and decided to go floating in the sun instead.
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New Things I Love! Short Hair, Tesla Cruisin’, MacBook Pro, Meat Pies ✌?️
It’s almost the weekend. I’ve worked hard. I’m ready to reeeeeeeeelaxxxx! 
Looks like we’re gonna get some rain, I’m working on a blog makeover so I’m ok with that. Won’t feel bad missing sunshine to nerd out ON MY NEW COMPUTER! Sean picked it up for me yesterday and I can’t WAIT to tour around this amazingly fast little machine.
He also came home with meat pies from The Pie Comission. Seriously, what a dreamboat!
I’m so stoked. It’s been a few years since I upgraded my Mac Game and I’m proudly replacing my 11″ MacBook Air with a 13″ MacBook Pro. Welcome to the family! Sean recommended that I got an external monitor for my MacBook to make my life a bit easier so I’m looking at reviews on bestbezellessmonitor and will keep you updated on whether I get one or not! I’m also going to be a lot more careful with this one, as I know that they’re susceptible to cracked screens if not looked after properly – I don’t want to have to fork out to repair it any time soon.
All my Apple gadgets over the years have been named after famous men in history. This guy is yet to be named…
Went to the Indie Ale House last night. Food was really good! She moved to the junction recently so I have another friend in the hood. Woot! 
The desserts, so good. 
Loving my hair short. Getting it trimmed a BIT shorter today too.
Rode in my first TESLA yesterday. What a car! 
It’s so fast, smart, good looking, efficient, I can’t get enough.
Snapped this out the sunroof. Beautiful day! 
Back seat is quite roomy and with TWO trunks you can fit heaps of clothes and food for a weekend getaway.
Three cheers for LOOOOONG weekend. Hope you’ve got some plans to make the most of it. Sending sunshine to you across the Internet. ??????
CASIE
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Snipity, Snip, Snip!
Cut my hair off today!? It feels so good! I think I might even go shorter. Woke up, styled my mop, it just was NOT working for me. Thought I wanted long hair but I really don’t like it. I’m over it! It’s hot and short hair is so much fun + stylish. Sean LOVES my hair super short. (My head was partly shaved when we met five years ago.) So, I gave The Loft Toronto a ring today and booked an appt for a snip and him to have his beard trimmed.
Got a few compliments on this dress today. It’s from Forever 21!
<3 CASIE
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Get a Haircut and Get a Real Job.
I’ve been growing my hair long(er) for the last couple months and I’m ready to cut it. I’ve had it! Was looking through old photos from a Google Search and came across this one from LA.
We went to Disneyland and spent some time in California a couple summers ago, it was the best. Love this American Apparel Dress, miss those yellow glasses.
Spent the morning analyzing Facebook analytics for a client campaign then helping another client set up her first WordPress. I love doing both! It’s not a ‘real job’ like the olden days but I’m pretty happy that it IS A REAL JOB in 2015. I love THE INTERNET so much.
Can’t believe 10 years after starting this blog, I’m here and made a career of it. Who KNOWS what kind of jobs there will be 10 years from now. If you are reading this and in school, GET ALL THE SCHOOL YOU CAN so you’re ready to take on the world with great skills.
I know I said this already but I’m SO stoked for the weekend and getting back up to the cottage. We’re gonna stay for A WHILE. I’m doing a makeover to my blog AND getting a new computer. I can barely contain my excitement.
HUZZAHHHHHH!
<3 CASIE
Muskoka Living: Lake, Boat, Babes, Dock, Drinks #cottagelife
Spent the weekend at the cottage and went to WayHome Music Festival. There was NO WAY I was camping the festival grounds. We had absolutely BEAUTIFUL weather. I know it’s only Monday but I really can’t wait to get back up there.
We had a nice brunch on Saturday at the Muskoka Inn. Sean in my glasses 🙂 Totally my MCM!
Next weekend we’re seeing The Trews at The Kee to Bala.
Stopped by the Balacade to play some games.
“If you think romance is dead and gone
Find an old jukebox full of 45’s
Pop a nickel in it and it all comes back to me”
This grandma totally creeps me out.
We went to get groceries and saw a cowboy who decided to ride his HORSE to the store. I love the country! 
We had a girls party at the lake in the afternoon.
On Sunday we went to WayHome but it was SO HOT OUT. After walking around for a bit and seeing Weaves, The Sheepdogs, and checking out the Etsy shop, we went back to the cottage and jumped in the lake. Feeling today like I might have a bit of heat stroke.
Next week we’re up at the cottage for a while. I can’t wait! Counting down the days. This week will be a good one, it’s going to be hot and SUNNY till Sunday.
Tomorrow night I’m heading to the Island Yacht Club for a little party. Who knows what else the week will bring!
<3 CASIE
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O Weeknd, Where Art Thou?
Oh hi, it’s me and my smiling face. Started the week out pretty carefree, rode my bike a bunch, spent some time in the sun.
Now, I’m ready for the weekend. Been working on a big client campaign the last two days and have been in the office non-stop, and late.
It’s really nice out today. I love this weather. When I’m not working from home (or the cottage!) I take a few mins every hour to pop outside, ring mum, or soak up some vitamin D.
Put some Kevin Murphy Colour Bug in my hair today. I miss having coloured hair. My roots are coming in so I mostly put it there. It’s faded out to a nice cotton candy.
Wearing new kicks sent from Reebok Canada + WayHome Festival. I used to have a pair like this back in grade 7 or 8, the Reebok Classics. We’re heading up to the cottage this and going to WayHome. Sean is really looking forward to Neil Young tomorrow night. I’m stoked to see Vange Joy and Future Islands.
The weekend can’t come soon enough!
❤️☀️😎 CASIE
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Thomas Sabo AW ’15 Press Cocktail: LoveBridge + #CharmClub10
Last week I went to a beautiful event at Malaparte in side the TIFF Bell Lightbox. It’s a great event space that’s bright, with a bar, and theatre screen. I was last there for the Nike Women NTC training sessions earlier this summer.
Media and editors gathered to sip champagne and check out the latest Fall Collection for Thomas Sabo. You might remember a couple posts about Thomas Sabo and my trip to England with the brand a few years ago (see here!).
The brand is originally from Germany and is planning to open 6 more stores in the GTA. I had an opportunity to meet the founder in England in 2012. The Canadian flagship is at Yorkdale Mall.
Thanks Ryan Emberley for this snap. I’m wearing one of my favourite Ted Baker dresses.
They gifted us all with a customized Love Bridge bracelet from the new line. Mine says CASIE. I’m kinda wishing I got something a little more creative or inspiring. Next time.
Thanks Ryan for this snap too. Love it. I saw the balloon, looked at him, and he knew immediately what was about to happen.
After the event I was invited to an intimate dinner with bloggers and editors. We each had little cakes at our table setting and an invite to join the Thomas Sabo Charm Club.
Over the course of the dinner we picked out charms to add to our bracelets. Mine’s been ordered and I’m looking forward to it arriving. Mostly because it will be a huge surprise given I don’t remember what I picked! Doh.
Thanks Faulhaber and Thomas Sabo teams for the invite and gifts. Find Thomas Sabo Canada on Twitter at @ThomasSaboCDN and see all charms and available jewellery at thomassabo.com.
<3 CASIE
* All photos except last 3 by Ryan Emberley. Check out some of his work at society.photography.
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Summer has always been my favourite season.
Got some good miles in on the bike this morning. Had a lovely lunch and attended a special event in the park. Out for a quick visit to an art party w/ essence cosmetics then back home. 💋🎨
This weather makes me feel so happy. I hope you’re enjoying it. Make sure you take some time to yourself. Get some sun, read a book, put down your phone, daydream, set some goals.
With love,
CASIE ✌🏼️😎
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Polette Eyewear – Celebrate Summer w/ a 30% Off Discount Code!
You guys know how much I LOVE my sunnies. I’ve amassed a huge collection over the years. The last 6 months I’ve upped my game and added some of my most stylish pairs EVER from polette Eyewear in France.
To celebrate summer and my partnership, polette has created a discount code FOR YOU!
Up until July 24th you will get a 30% discount off your order with the code: Coconut.
Code is valid on all online catalog except for the Sales category.
One of the greatest things about polette, (aside from the huge selection) is the prices. The company was started by a young entrepreneur with the goal of cutting out the middleman to offer great eyewear at affordable prices. The team is young, artistic, and fun, which you can see shine through in their advertising.
The polette blog has style advice and cute road trip diaries. Here’s a couple great looks you can find on the site right now: 
A few of my fav pairs!
Visit polette.com to make your first purchase and tag me when your order arrives. Love to know what ones you pick! I’m placing an order today too. ?
Here’s to a great week!
❤️ CASIE
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Vintage Ink Wine Celebrates 100 Years of Tattoo Culture
Last weekend I was at 99 Sudbury for a gallery show called GENERATIONS by Vintage Ink wine celebrating 100 years of tattoo culture. It featured line drawings by several tattoo artists and photographs by Matt Barnes. It was a great mix of drinks, food, music, art, and friends!
I arrived early and spend a good amount of time admiring the photos and catching up with Tyler Kenny. He was on the scene representing the Freshly Educated Men blog. We had heaps of laughs!
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO ENTER THE CONTEST
You might remember a couple weeks ago I shared a few stories of MY tattoos and where/when I got them. Vintage Ink wine is holding a contest, in order to enter, upload a photo of your tattoo to Instagram or Twitter, adding the hashtag #MyVintageInk.
Photos are displayed on via vintageink.ca. The winners will have their tattoo art displayed on 500 limited edition bottles of their wine along with a framed copy of their framed artwork.
This photo by Matt Barnes was my fav of the night. I love the juxtaposition of this beautiful tattooed mama and this lil boy eating a hamburger. I wonder if it’s his mum? They’ve both got such a cute face.
Chloe came by to enjoy the fun and have some wines. Vintage Ink wine is now available at the LCBO.
Will share this video one it’s out, I think we’ve got a few cameos in there.
Over the course of the night they filled up this wine bottle tree. Such a neat idea! I wonder if dad could make me one of these. It would be a great patio decoration or something to have at the holidays.
Please let me know if you’ve entered the contest so I can share my love and vote for your tattoo. There will be one winner in Ontario and BC. To check out all the current entries visit myvintageink.ca to the #myvinyageink tag on Instagram here.
Happy FRIDAY and best of luck to all the entrants 🙂
CASIE
This post was created in partnership with Vintage Ink Wines. All photos and opinions are MINE! 🙂
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Be Conscious. Look Around.
There’s beauty wherever you go!
Follow me down this path on Twitter/Instagram.
Last night I went to see Magic Mike with some girlfriends and it WAS SO GOOD. We screamed our heads off most of the movie and it had me sweatin’ a bit. The VIP theatre experience is totally the way to go.
On my way to the movie I rolled my ankle on some uneven pavement and I’m a bit worried I sprained my ankle. It’s swollen and really hurting. Forcing me to take it easy which, after a couple week of being go-go-go, it’s not the worst thing ever. Might have to get an x-ray today. Cross your fingers for me that it’s not as BAD as it feels!
Wish love from across the internet,
CASIE
The Perfect Summer Road Trip #SummerCovered
Summer is the perfect time to hit the road with your BFFs and ditch the concrete jungle. You may already be in the process of looking at a Christchurch motorhome hire company to plan your trip to New Zealand, or maybe a road trip to California is something that you’d all agreed on. Either way, planning your trip is essential. I love packing up the car and heading up north, to Montreal, or across the border. Next time, I might plan on investing in an RV instead of driving. It’s just so I can have a different experience and I’d be with my best friends, so it’d be hard not to have fun! If you are like me and are considering going on a road trip in this fashion, seeing as I was recommended to check out sites such as good sam ESP here, I’m now offering my knowledge to you guys too!
I’ve had some pretty epic road trips over the years! However, I’ve never been on a road trip in an RV, which is something that has been reccommended to me on many occasions. I know that Texas has outstanding rv routes, so this would probably be my desired road trip of choice.
Once a couple friends and I drove to Austin, Texas for SXSW and another time we drove and sang our way to Chicago. Another one of my favs was a road trip to Montreal, so great in the summer!
There’s always a few things I make sure to stock up on before hitting the road and you can find them all at Shoppers Drug Mart. This is my second post in partnership with Shoppers, your one-stop spot before you hit the open road for a summer road trip. Did someone say snacks?
SUMMER ROAD TRIP ESSENTIALS:
- Orville Redenbacher’s Gourmet Sweet and Salty – Have you tried this yet? So good.
- President’s Choice Bittersweet Dark Chocolate Bar – I love dark chocolate.
- Gatorade Perform Cool Blue – Keep yourself hydrated at all times!
- Lady Speed Stick Balance – Hot weather leads to sweating, stay fresh
Snacks are KEY to long (or short) road trips! I like having a mixture of salty and sweet. Let me tell you I could down a bag of Orville Redenbacher’s popcorn before leaving the driveway, it’s delicious! This PC dark chocolate will last you from start to finish, and if you don’t eat the whole thing on the car ride you can use this bitter-sweet bar in baking.
I prefer cruising with the windows down, feeling the wind in my hair vs. AC and windows up. However, this means you’re gonna get sweaty, electrolytes in Gatorade will keep you hydrated for the long ride. On that note, pack Lady Speed Stick in your purse, it won’t leave a residue and gives you 48-hour protection.
I also recommend packing some wipes that can be used for cleaning up messy hands, spills, or wiping off makeup. All that’s left to to do now is top up on gas, map your route, put on a playlist, and GO.
Take note, when you visit Shoppers between June 20th – July 17th and spend $10 or more using your Optimum card, you’ll receive a PIN card. Simply enter the PIN code at shoppersdrugmart.ca/summercontest for a chance to win 1 of 5 Prizes of $5,000. Now that’ll make a super sweet road trip! Car upgrade anyone?
Once you’ve stocked up on all the goods you’ll ready to hit the open road. Heading to the cottage? Check out my post on cottage essentials here. For more products and to find your closest SDM, visit shoppersdrugmart.ca/funinthesun. Safe travels!
<3 CASIE
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Beach Volleyball @ Pan Am Games 2015
This morning Hann and I went to a beach volleyball match at Pan Am Park. I’ve never been to a Pan Am (or Olympic) event so it was pretty neat to take the stands and get in on the action.
The park is massive and takes up the whole Exibition Place parking lot. I imagine it gets pretty happening later in the day. The activations inside were just getting set up when we walked in.
Argentina took on Cuba and the girls were awesome. The last time I played volleyball was probably in grade 6 and I’ve not played since. Was really impressive to see them pound the ball and dive right into the sand. They’re super fit!
Thanks Chevrolet Canada and Klout for the tickets. I was given them last week along with tickets to the opening ceremony.
Worth checking out the park while the games are on. You can sit on Muskoka chairs and watch the games on a massive screen. I recommend taking TTC or an Uber, parking was $30! 😂
☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️
CASIE
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Vaughan Mills Fashion Truck – Find it, Win Things, Have an Ice Cream!
Last week I popped out to Vaughan Mills to do some shopping and mentioned an upcoming project. Well, the cat’s outta the bag, I’ve been chosen as a Toronto style-maker and picked an outfit go on tour around Toronto this week from July 13th-19th.
Inside you’ll find a selection of outfits pulled together by Toronto influencers. You also have the opportunity to win 1 of 5 prizes picked by us valued at $250 or a Vaughan Mills gift card. Share your fav pick from inside the truck and make sure to share #treattheheat + tag @Vaughan_Mills (AND ME!) in your post.
My outfit:
- Hat – hr2 Holt Renfrew
- Dress – AX Armani Exchange
- Necklace, glasses – H&M
- Shoes – Le Chateau
The Vaughan Mills ‘Jam Van’ can be found at the following locations:
- July 15th – Yonge and Dundas, Liberty St. and Dufferin St
- July 16th – Queen St. W and Soho St., City Place
- July 17th – Queen St. W and Soho St., Church St. and Carlton St
- July 18th – Woodbine Park, Queen St. W and Soho
- July 19th – John St. and Front St. W, Trinity Bellwoods Park
This week is REALLT hot so if you see the truck, walk up and grab yourself an ice cream.
See you in the park!
<3 CASIE
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The Perfect Cottage Weekend #SummerCovered
If you’re new here or you’ve been around the blog for a while, you’ll be well aware just how much I love to cottage. I like spending weekends in Muskoka, on the dock, on the boat, tanning, floating, or cooking up a big feast for our guests. I’ve partnered with Shoppers Drug Mart to share a few of my cottage weekend essentials.
One of the neat things about this post, my next post about The Perfect Summer Road Trip and working with Shoppers Drug Mart is, I’m truly an expert in their products. I used to work at Shoppers in my hometown! I spent the better part of evenings and weekends behind the cosmetics counter during college.
Ok, now onto a few items to make..
THE PERFECT COTTAGE WEEKEND:
- President’s Choice S’mores Bites: No cottage weekend is complete without S’mores.
- Neutrogena Ultra-Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 45 – This is a great sunscreen.
- Dove Revive Dry Spray Antiperspirant: Quick spray after SPF/bug spray and you’re ready to roll.
- Off! Deep Woods Dry Insect Repellant – Cottage ESSENTIAL.
- Life Brand Allergy Caplets – Being in the woods can be a wonderful thing, unless you get allergies.
- St. Ives Naturally Soothing Oatmeal & Shea Butter Body Lotion: Swim and sun can dry out our skin.
A long day in the sun can be really draining, it’s hard work being cottage fabulous! It’s really important to make sure you stay hydrated, drink lots of water, and ALWAYS wear sunscreen. Even if it’s not sunny! I like this Neutrogena product because it’s dry and not greasy. I keep this Dove antiperspirant in the shared bathroom because aside from smelling nice, the spray means any of our guests can have a little spritz should they need it. Wink, wink.
I recommend wearing this bug spray with deet in the daytime, not just at night. Those little mosquitos (aka mozzies!) have no limits. They’ll nip your ankles and arms no matter WHAT time of day. For some reason they love me and I always start the summer with heaps of bites (like right now, so itchy!). If you’re an allergy sufferer, take a caplet before you get to the cottage so your defences are up, you don’t want anything ruining your relaxing weekend.
After a day in the sun boating, swimming, tanning, take care of your skin by applying this super soothing lotion. Oatmeal and shea butter will leave your skin felling soft and smelling lovely.
I really love sitting on the dock and watching the stars long after sunset. Roasting marshmallows is a cottage tradition along with making s’mores. The PC S’mores Bites are a delicious before you break out the President’s Choice s’mores kit.
Other items I recommend packing include a nice big sun-hat, a good book, towel, and bathing suit. Also, don’t forget sunnies, I usually pack few different pairs for selfies. You now me, ha! 🙂
If you’re heading to the cottage, Shoppers Drug Mart is a one-stop shop to get almost everything you need for a great weekend. You can also pick up a bunch of things for your host if you’re staying at someone else’s cottage.
When you visit Shoppers between June 20th – July 17th and spend $10 or more using your Optimum card, you’ll receive a PIN card. Enter the PIN code at shoppersdrugmart.ca/summercontest for a chance to win 1 of 5 Prizes of $5,000. Trust me, $5,000 will reallllllly make it a perfect cottage weekend!
Thanks Shoppers for stocking me up and to find more great products and summer inspiration visit shoppersdrugmart.ca/funinthesun. Here’s to happy cottaging!
<3 CASIE
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Toronto Wine & Spirit Festival + Schick Hydro Hotel
I recently went to the Food and Wine Festival at Sugar Beach, it was my first time there! It was such a beautiful day! At the festival I stopped by the Schick Hydro Silk Hotel for a relaxing break.
Sugar Beach has really cute pink umbrellas.
Fish taco + lobster poutine. So good.
From June to August, the Schick Hydro Silk Hotel will be travelling to different festivals in Canada, at the hotel you can drop by to get yourself a sample of Schick Hydro Silk TrimStyle razor and Hawaiian Tropic after sun moisturizer or get a chance to spend some time in the Schick Hydro Silk Hotel, where you can relax, have some water, charge your phone, or even have a massage.
In order to receive a sample of the new Hydro Silk TrimStyle razor, Hawaiian Tropic After Sun moisturizer, and Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration sunscreen, people are asked to snap a photo with the bushes from the commercial (get it? haha!). You may have seen it on tv. I picked the heart one of course.
Hooked up w/ samples and a massage. I’m always down for a massage!
The Schick Hydro Silk Hotel will be at the following locations across Canada this summer. For your chance to win a trip for 2 worth of $5,000 or 1 of 6 $500 prepaid credit cards visit hydrosilkhotel.ca.
Thanks Schick Hydro for event tickets, samples, the charge-up, and massage!
As an avid traveller, getting ready for vacation is one of the skills I’ve got done to a science. Here’s a few items I keep in my summer travel bag or tucked away in my purse to help me look and feel fresh. Everything is small and compact, just what you need when you’re on the go from one destination to the another. A refresher kit of my own 🙂
- Eye makeup remover wipes
- Hair elastics
- Bobby pins
- Nude eyeshadow
- Benefit They’re Real Mascara
- Tinted BB Cream
- Bronzer
- Water mist
- + newly added to the list, a Schick Hydro Silk TrimStyle!
<3 CASIE
Disclosure: I worked in collaboration with Hydro Silk and received products and/or compensation as part of my participation; however, all opinions expressed are entirely mine, of course.
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Today in #Toronto: Tattoos, Water, Wine, Bikes, Blue Skies
Out on my bike this morning to put on a basket before hitting the road. I’ve got 2 things on today:
- EskaQuest giveaway w/ Eska Water at 2pm in Yorkville – find me first to win a $300 GC to StillWater Spa at the Park Hyatt
- Vintage Ink Wine presents: GENERATIONS, a celebration of tattoo culture through art at 99 Sudbury. It’s open to the public and you’re invited.
Other than that, the day is mine! Gonna bike around and see what I can find. Took a look at the new-ish street art under the bridge on Bloor at Dundas. It was all done a couple weeks ago and worth checking out. A bunch of Toronto artists’ work to see.
Went on lock up and found my Schwinn Twinn! In case you missed it this week, I’ve been welcomed to the Schwinn Team as an official ambassador. They hooked me up with a sweet bike! Picked this one out, it suits me, good for cruising the city and just needs that basket.
Bike selfie is dangerous but I’ve got it locked down.
The city workers were taking down all the street art near the new Union Pearson Express station at Bloor-Dundas. I asked what was happening to it all and GO was giving some away but decided to keep it all.
I would have dragged this one home and taken it to the cottage.
I’ve been writing this while circling the Dollar Store for zip ties and now I’m gonna go riding.
The PanAm Opening Ceremony last night was really neat. Loved watching all the athletes walk in. I posed a bunch of photos etc on twitter.com/casiestewart.
Have an awesome day!
CASIE ??
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#OfftotheRaces: The Queen’s Plate 2015 at Woodbine Racetrack
Last weekend I took Carla to Woodbine Racetrack for her very first Queen’s Plate. In case you missed my post about it last week, the Queen’s Plate is the oldest continuously run race in North America and Canada‘s oldest thoroughbred horse race, having been founded in 1860. (Wiki).
We attended the Hats & Horseshoes party and dressed according to the ReThink at the Races theme in black and white. My dress is an oldie from JacFlash that has a cape and I absolutely love it. It’s that LBD I can always count on when I need to throw on a dress and feel fabulous. (LBD = Little Black Dress)
Picked up my hat at Winners while in Ottawa with Mum last week. Bag is Betsy Johnson, shoes Nasty Gal – Shoe Cult, necklace is vintage silver from Tiffany’s (Sean got me me a couple years ago). Glasses are from Polette Eyewear in France.
These mirror men were awesome.
It was the perfect day to be outside in the sunshine. Felt like I was wearing a disguise hiding under my huge hat and glasses. It was great!
Thought this was a funny moment. Once we arrived and did a tour we took a break to tweet about it. We did ACTUALLY talk to each other.
Caught up with Vanessa and the KP Squad.
I decided to take my chances and bet on a whole bunch or horses for the Queen’s Plate. Unfortunately, I didn’t pick the RIGHT ONE. I’m learning to bet as I go here. The winner was Shaman Ghost by one and one-quarter lengths.
I’ll be at all the big races for the rest of the season through a partnership with Woodbine Racetrack. Hope I pick a big winner at least ONCE. I did win $10 which is better than nothing. 🙂
Carla and I were sitting beside this lovely lady and made friends. This was her first selfie ever.
Did you snap a selfie? Woodbine is hosting a selfie contest where you can win a $1,000 gift card. It’s easy to enter, take a selfie with the racetrack in the background, post to Twitter or Instagram with #OfftotheRaces and you’re entered. Winner will be announed end of season.
If you took a photo on the red carpet you can find it on the Woodbine Racetrack Facebook page here.
Thanks Woodbine for the fun and Carla for being such a great date.
The next big race is the Ricoh Woodbine Mile on Sunday September 13th at 1pm. Find more information about all the races and what’s happening at Woodbine at woodbineentertainment.com.
Bon weekend!
CASIE
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After 5 Years, We’re Taking Our Relationship Next Level…
It’s with great pride I announce my official Ambassadorship with Telus!
Over the past five years I’ve worked with Telus on a number of things (see here) and they’ve helped me out with service, covered roaming, and been there every single time I’ve lost/destroyed my phone. This week they announced #TeamTelus, 15 hand selected bloggers from across the country.
“The Team TELUS line up stars 15 awesome, interesting, smart, creative, down-to-earth, caring and stylish personalities from across the country. To recognize Team TELUS for their support, we are providing them with mobile (and in B.C. and Alberta, Optik TV) service, devices, VIP access to events and reader giveaways.”
Read more about TeamTelus here and get to know the rest of the group!
Tonight we’re all celebrating our awesomeness at TELUS HQ in Toronto. Earlier today a couple of my Telus peeps showed up with a HUGE box of goodies to welcome me to the team.
My welcome box was picked specially for me and includes a few things they knew I’d love including a new Ted Baker iPhone case (my brands are colliding!), Kate Spade portable charger (fashion + tech together), selfie stick (obvious one there!), a gold Shine fitness/sleep tracker (wearables!), a Bluetooth speaker, chocolates, and a Shoppers gift card.
I’m really happy to make it official after working together since 2010. My first EVER mobile phone was with Telus back in the 90’s when they were Clearnet. I’m excited to see what fun adventures and things I’ll be covering with the team this year. Check out the rest of TEAM TELUS here.
TIME TO CELEBRATE!
CASIE
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What a Day! Scavenger Hunt, Set Life, Zoo, and Shoes!
Started the yesterday meeting up with the #EskaQuest team in St. Lawrence Market. It was the first of my 2 giveaways with Eska Water. Read more about those here and follow @eska_water for clues. Saturday’s giveaway is for a $300 gift card for Stillwater Spa. Hellooooo!
There were a few people waiting to meet me in order to win. ME! We had fun. Look at how cheezy I am in this photo, LOVE IT.
Spent the afternoon working on an 1188 production. This is a RED Camera, fancy.
Lauren, Steve, and I were extras on set.
Years ago I spent an entire summer on set for a movie with my sister. We has heaps of fun and made tons of friends. I wrote about it not too long ago here: #TBT Diary of a Background Performer.
I arrived back at the office to a super nice delivery from Nike Canada, NEW SHOES! The Nike Free Cross Bionic 2 is new in Canada and I’m looking forward to hitting the pavement with these guys tomorrow. This shoe is ultra-flexible, with breathable mesh upper and Flywire cables for dynamic support. Yes, I run, but I don’t tell the whole free world every single time.
I picked EmBot up from school for a girl date last night. We ate McDonald’s, ice cream, and went to the zoo. WILD TIMES. One of the zoo volunteers let us feed vegetables to the animals.
We were both especially fond of the peacock.
Hope you’re having a great week. I’M READY FOR THE WEEEEEEEEKEND!
<33333333 CASIE
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TD Canada + MusiCounts + Serena Ryder in Ottawa
Last weekend mum and I went on a trip to Ottawa. I was invited by TD Canada & TD Music to bring a guest to see Serena Ryder and attend a special ceremony where TD Cafe & MusicCounts made a music announcement. It has been a loooooong time since mum and I went on a plane together (NZ in the 90’s) so we made the most of every moment and it was so much fun.
We flew Porter Airlines which involves taking the worlds shortest commercial ferry to the island. It’s a wonderful flying experience!
MusiCounts is Canada’s music education charity associated with The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) to help keep music alive in schools across Canada.
TD Canada has been working with MusicCounts since 2012. They support Community based organizations, schools, and picka MuciCounts teacher of the year. This year’s winner was Steve Sainas from BC and he received the award at the JUNOS.
TD Canada has worked with some great Canadian artists through MusiCounts including Arkells, Kevin Drew, and Tegan & Sarah. They’re excited to add Serena Ryder to the mix. WThey also work w/ the JUNOS team to partner with artists.
TD Canada is committed to music as an organization with a genuine interest in music and communities. They’re not just a cheque signing bank, they actually follow through and make communities better.
Serena made a $25K donation to Musicounts.ca! These kids were SO EXCITED to hear the donation news, receive violins, and to find out they were performing on stage WITH Serena Ryder herself. It was a magical moment.
The concert was at TD Place in the new Lansdowne Centre and was opened by The Strumbellas. They were amazing. The 6 piece band rocked the house.
Saw this sweet rat rod outside. My dad is a hot rod builder so I had to snap it and send him a pic.
The Serena Ryder concert was so much fun. Mum and I sang along and loved every minute of it.
After the show we went to the hotel bar at the Weston where we were staying and not 5 minutes after we sat down Serena walked in. She was with bunch of friends and I didn’t want to be a fan girl so no selfie this time but it was neat to be at the same place.
For more info on TD’s involvement with music and music festivals in Canada visit tdmusic.com. Learn more about MusiCounts program at musicounts.ca. They’re got some exciting things coming up including involvement in 70 festivals across Canada and next year at the Junos they plan to ‘paint Calgary green’. I heard they’re got a big announcement coming up later this month too.
Check out some of my involvement with TD Canada over the last year:
- Saving for travel
- Home ownership + fav room in the house
- Money tips for millennials
Huge thanks to TD Canada and NKPR for inviting me on a memorable experience. it was really special to share that with my mum. It’s always great to visit our nations capital too.
<3 CASIE
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Monday, Make It Great!
Had a wonderful weekend! Mum and I really enjoyed Ottawa and seeing Serena Ryder, photos and stories about that tomorrow. Queen’s Plate yesterday was really fun too.
Today I went to Vaughan Mills to do some shopping for an upcoming project. I’d not been to the mall there before and HOLY MOLY there are so many stores and great deals.
In between doing work today I also got a new mani. 💅🏼 
Saw this sweet Camaro.
Absolutely loving this warm weather. We’ve planned some dedicated time up at the cottage this month and I CAN’T WAIT.
Hoping your week is off to a great start! 💛
CASIE
