Made a wee list of a couple things I really enjoy having. I would never have this stuff without recomendations and introductions from a bunch of you.  I appreciate it.

Here we go:

Yoga Jeans from Shop Girls Gallery Boutique

I was invited t the shop and given jeans and they are super comfy for someone who hates pants. I haven’t worn jeans in years and now I love these ones. I wear them when I travel and they are so comfy on the plane. They never lose their shape. I have dark denim and this one time I spilled a beer on me when flying and you could hardly even tell. It dried in no time and I got another beer.

Bam Jamz Bamboo clothes

Was given this at the TIFF gift lounge and I’ve been living in it since. The tank top has a panda on it’s really comfy. I like looking stylish but I also like no fuss, feel good clothes. Mine is pajams/yoga wear but I wear it as day clothes. Also great for traveling. You get it at at these stores.

Marks Work Warehouse super long soft cardigan

Before New Zelanad Fashion week I was invited to Mark’s. One of the things I got was this super long soft cardigan that I have been wearing like crazy. It’s really nice for around the house. Soft like a more stylish snuggie for traveling. Warm too. I woud buy one for all my girlfriends if I could afford it.

Joe Fresh Nail Polish & Lipstick

* need manicure

Got these at athe TIFF gift lounge too. I have Cherry, Tomato and a matte topcoat that I wear all the time. I like redish tones the most.  There’s matching lipstick for both too.

Betty Kiss Reversible Clutch

I have this bag in Leopard/Black and Zebra/Pink and it’s been a fav for a couple years.  It’s washable, reversible and a great clutch for any event. I pack it full of sunnies or jewelry when I travel. You can order through @bettykiss (my friend Arianne), there’s only zebra/pink ones left though.

Nella Bella

Fav I use pretty much every day. Lotsa pix here. Check out all the style’s at nella–bella.com.

Cannon Powershot SD 1300 Camera

I’ve been through several models of this camera since I started blogging. It’s my preffered point & shoot. It’s made of steel on the outside which is great because I break everything. Nuff said.

iPad w/ wi-fi

We don’t we even need to discuss this do we? I love my iPad. His name is Andy. I have heaps of apps: Twitter, Flipbook, Angry Birds, Cut the Rope, Packet Frogs, Where’s Waldo, Essentials Language (Spanish, French), Draw Free, idoodle, NFB, Dazed Magazine, Net-A-Porter, Mashable, Netflix, Virtuoso Piano, Yoga HD, Pirate Me, Talking Carl, Crazy Face, Smurfs, Air Hockey and a couple others. Picked up a slick bamboo Dodo Case, USB, SVideo & card reader atachments also.

Siberian Huskie Moovboots

These are amazing. Best boots I’ve ever had. I never wear socks and they keep my feet so warm. The lining is marino wol and the outside is rubber with fur. I’m wearing them inside right now. Totally worth the price.

I’m real excited for 2011 and will be doing more giveaways, parties and awesome things. Bring on the new year!! hiyaaaaaaaaaaaaa! #highkick

This week I interviewed Riza Javellana, a Toy Expert at Mattel Canada. I asked questions I wanted to know. I am five year old inside and love toys and I refuse to lose the childlike sparkle in my eye.

You will find it fun if you are wondering what the hell to get your sisters kids or your brother-laws cousin or that special munchkin in your life. 🙂

* natalie dee drawing

What is the most “tech” toy out for kids this year?

For girls, Barbie Video Girl has been a real hit. (I HAVE THIS! It’s awesome.) It enables girls KIDS to capture memories with a camera lens hidden in Barbie’s necklace and a colour LCD screen on her back. It’s movie-making from Barbie’s point of view. It is compatible with Windows and Mac and even comes with editing software, allowing kids to add music and graphics to their videos. I can imagine this product being a real hit for those kids who love singing to videos. It’s an all-in-one entertainment toy!

What is the most popular toy this holiday season for boys, for girls? (both!)

For boys, the Hot Wheels Criss-Cross Crash Track Set has been very popular. With four intersecting crash zones, it allows kids to line up their Hot Wheels cars and let them rip for near misses or total wipeouts. With more than 16 feet of track that includes hairpin turns, motorized boosters, and a giant crash zone, kids can enjoy crash and bash fun all holiday long.

For girls, the entire line of Monster High has been a big hit! The new Monster High franchise was recently launched with doll characters who are modern teenage descendants of classic monsters. They are undergoing the trials and tribulations of high school. Characters include Draculaura, Clawdeen Wolf, Frankie Stein, and Lagoona Blue. They have trendy fashions, accessories and scary cute pets.

Are you ever too old to play with Barbie’s or Hot Wheels? (haha me asking this is funny)

Never! Barbie and Hot Wheels transcends generations and both have collector appeal for all ages.

For over 50 years, Barbie has been inspiring girls of all ages to dream, discover and explore a world without limits. As a fashion icon, she keeps up with the times and is always culturally relevant.

After more than 40 years, Hot Wheels remains the no. 1 selling brand in the toy vehicle category, providing thrilling vehicle experiences to boys (and girls!) of all ages.

How old is Batman?

Batman first appeared in DC comics in 1939. (Pretty hot for 71 eh? haha)

How old is Barbie?

Barbie is on her 51^st year. Barbie is the only brand that allows girls to imagine themselves as a mermaid or a movie star, a fairy, a fashionista, a president, anything she can be! (I follow @barbiestyle and @officialken – really cute tweets.)

This the new Colelctors Barbie 2010 Mattel sent me. So pretty. Thank you 🙂

What is your prediction on popular toys in 2011?

Tech toys will continue to be very popular. (heckyeahinternet!) Also, watch out for revolutionary ways to play with classic toys like Hot Wheels and Fisher-Price. With the launch of the Cars 2 movie in June, expect the toys to be hot items as well.

– end of interview-

When I was younger my Dad has a shop called Toys for Boys where he custom built chassis for hot rods. Seriously cool. We had heaps of hot wheels around the house too. I reckon they are still in the basement somewhere. We loved playing Uno at home when I was a kid. Imma take Uno home to the fams this week.

All my shopping this year has been done online. It’s totally freaking great. I haven’t had to go to any stores or had to leave the house. I used to work in the mall in highschool and college so I surely did my time there.

As much as I woud really love the 109 piece Batman Batcave Trio from DC Superfriends, I think a child should get this one. I’d like to give it to a kid but I don’t really know any. It says 4+. If you know a nice kid I could give this to you let me know. Comes with Hot Wheels colour changer too. Otherwise I’m goin to drop to the toy drive when I eventually leave the house.

I wanna be Santa when I grow up.

Was browsing some profiles on about.me last night. I love how the pages look. It’s real easy to customize and connect all your stuff from around the web too. It’s also free 🙂

I imagine I’ll be changing up the text and photo often. I really like how all the content updates in real time. Have a look around. It’s pretty neat.

Here it is:  about.me/casie

It’s not the activity lion…

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Last night was fun. Didn’t take many pix but there are a few from Rannie aka @Photojunkie.

I look pretty tanned beside the lovely Keri.

My darkness reminded me of ‘African Child’ by Aldus Snow, LULZ.

Shawn Hawaii and i killed the dance floor. Like, lit it on FIYAHHH.

You know this little rascal, Brock McLaughlin.

My outfit was a hit. Rarrrrrrr.

Have you seen Get Him to the Greek? It’s deff worth watching. So hilarious.

The event last night raise over $61,000 for the Daily Bread Food Bank. SO RAD! NICE TWERK!

I took these three photos. Ha, soooo unlike me. Was busy chatting and dancing.

I slept in past 1pm, missed my hair appt. Damn. (SORRY DARREN!) Ate some Shepherds pie and am now watching the old classic ‘All I Want for Christmas’.

Today is a good day. No contest today. I’ll notify all the winners later (hopefully!).

Happy Friday,
I am the couch xo

p.s. this too.