Mark’s Reintroduces Online Shopping

Over the past year I’ve become close with the Mark’s brand but I’ve been familiar with it my entire life. I remember going to the store in my home town  with Mum as kid. I’m pretty sure it’s still there. It’s awesome to see how this Canadian retailer has transformed from what I knew as only work clothes to all kinds of things I now mix into my fashioney wardrobe. Mark’s new e-commerce site launched on November 2. I’ve recently joined the online shopping craze and love it. There’s something about getting clothes in the mail that makes me oh so happy. This is exciting for them since their previous transactional e-commerce site was removed in April in order to create a better user experience, particularly in ensuring absolute accuracy in pricing, style numbers, etc. Mark’s has taken its previous site with an updated design and improved checkout experience. They also added a ratings and review section to get feedback. “This site is a testament to the great products we sell and a direct reflection of the quality and innovation that Mark’s has come to represent,” said Kristine Arcand, Online Business Manager for Mark’s. “Customers will find an easy online shopping experience with products that are delivered right to your door, free of delivery and handling charges within 10 business days… how smart is that?”  Tres smart. Last year for holiday I posted a bunch of my favourite things and one of them is the Denver Hayes super soft cardigan. I’ve lived in it for the last year. The Mark’s FW 2011 Lookbook features a few different version of my treasured favourite. Mum, you are probably gonna get one for Christmas, so, act surprised ok. In  celebration of the launch of their new e-commerce site, Mark’s is offering free shipping until the end of the year. How great is that?…

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i think i’m ready to move on with someone new #mobile

Construction season. Looking forward to winter, as much as I don’t like being cold, I love staying inside where it’s warm and working on things. A blog makeover is coming. If you have any suggestions in design or functionality, LMK. (Mum, that’s “met me know”) This weekend I started testing out a new phone, HTC Status. I’ve had one HTC before but I’ve been hooked on Motorola Androids for the last year at least. This new HTC unit has a front facing camera (yay) but no flash (boo). It has a full keyboard and looks like a Blackberry but the touch screen is a bit small. The DEFY I had previous was sturdy and had a good camera but sometimes it would be slow & freeze when typing. Of all the Androids I’ve tried, the Motorola Milestone was my fav. We were such good friends. Things that are most imoprtant to me in a phone are good camera, flash, easy to type, Google sync contacts, email accounts, favourite apps (WordPress, Twitter etc). Nice to have are front facing camera, video editing and dual core processor. I could never go back to blackberry. Cue this song, nice mix. When she was great, I thought she was great. I was cutting up some broccoli for snack just now and sliced a sharp knife into my right hand middle finger by accident. It’s not that bad but there’s a bit of blood and I’m short one resource when typing. I’ve been thinking heaps about iPhone lately. I can’t stop thinking about it to be honest. I think I’m ready to move on with someone new and that someone is an iPhone. I’m having a hard time holdingback my feelings.  It’s so natural. ♥ 

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you missed this yesterday

Reading all your tweets now! Thank you everyone for coming to #CCspeakeasy last night. How you feelin'? #prohibition # You guys are so kind. Ahh. Waking up to all this is lovely. In other news, our water is shut off and I can't shower. # Link me to your pix or posts about #CCspeakeasy so I can share with the HBO & CC team! # Water back on, thankful for that! Mum always remind me how lucky we are to have fresh running water after her year on a boat. # "Why more people juggle more balls" written by @markevans in the @globeandmail today featuring me 🙂 http://t.co/PQy6ndXx # Last night Sam & I took a cab to Maccas drive thru after we got home. haha. # Tonight it's me & XBox Kinect. We have a date. # I liked a @YouTube video http://t.co/WbWvD57v FIAT Presents – CBS Alternate Routes: James Flames – "Python" # Storytime: James Flames & The Python: My friend James who runs @RebelBingo… http://t.co/WxuBiCYe #thisismylife # omg one of my dreams JUST came true. #yandr # Rescue me! http://t.co/uVzDc4QK # Wolf Blass cab, 10oz NY, scallops & bacon. #lunchdate (@ The Keg Steakhouse & Bar w/ 2 others) [pic]: http://t.co/4BKcOt6M # I love you dinner. #keg http://t.co/t2jX6P3L # I love this city. http://t.co/rObR9UQd # The #CCSpeakeasy I would say good morning but as I write this it’s already the… http://t.co/LmDhCeRa #thisismylife # wow, i am tired. so looking forward to Costa Rica, one week from today. #vacation # I want to go to Japan. # I got Sammy a lotto ticket for tonight but signed both our names so he has to split it with me. # Thinking about booking Myrtle Beach trip while @PorterAirlines still has 50% off. Hmmmm @Keriblog?? # #Jeopardy tourney of champs…

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you missed this yesterday

Morning 🙂 # I liked a @YouTube video http://t.co/jRl7CYA5 I could tell you but I’d have to kill you # Beauty sun out there today Toronto! Island looks pretty. http://t.co/k1JhMQGI # I liked a @YouTube video http://t.co/1kwX9Zj6 Twitter Stories: saved a bookstore with a Tweet # not feelin’ so hot today, urghh. # i think i pulled a stomach muscle or my appendix is about to burst. # When something is the most real, it is the realest.: It’s amazing how beautiful… http://t.co/LLa6zifS #thisismylife # So many good #halloween photos on your blog @laurenonizzle. Fun weekend 🙂 About 360 days till we do it up again <3 http://t.co/l71gJW0b # Tim Hortons has latte & espresso now. #youfancyhuh # haha this is good http://t.co/3QAH6lBa # Photoset: COOL > Bike Transforms into a Baby Stroller – Bisiklet Bebek Arabası haline Dönüşürüyor http://t.co/JlonFpVL # I love the @Sprouter newsletter. # “Dear Beauty Editor,FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE” #PRfail #delete # Mo money mo problems. #sotrue #crikey! # I wanted to take it higher I knew you would be amazed: I was looking through… http://t.co/Vz8s2HjG #thisismylife # what are some things I’ve learned from you guys? #interviewquestions # ha! Yes. K_______ extention for Chrome blocks out any mention of their stuid name. http://t.co/NJbTQf0i # where can i get a bathing suit this time of year? a cool one. please don’t say Bikini Village. # is there an app where i can find my most popular blog posts ever? # how do i find the most popular posts on blog, seriously. can’t be that hard! # you guys are so helpful. ILU 🙂 # happy gif http://t.co/SJNeKybA # party a day almost in December. Maybe should do a #UniformProject and wear the same thing? Then make a charity donation! # Holy crap ladies, Ronan Maloy! —-> @jeffbranson!…

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you missed this yesterday

Photo: lets watch our video together @bohunk http://t.co/ItJH4Yqc # i like the baseball tweets when it's exciting like this. shows passion. fun to read. #worldseries (not watching) # your tweets had me change the channel. #worldseries # me at the @bluejays parade when they won the #worldseries baggy jeans! http://t.co/8siIMvcs # WHOAAA # yes rip his shirt off please #worldseries # guy who caught the ball instant celebrity be him for #halloween #worldseries # Get out there and build it.: Something I really love about life is the… http://t.co/mDgE80Xb #thisismylife # I've just snapped a new picture: http://t.co/ziPDpQTL # Your first job?: I started thinking about my first job after reading Neil… http://t.co/GSwzciLR #thisismylife # Haven't picked winner for #BurroughesMansion or #LibertyHalloween yet. 20 min to enter before I pick winner. GO http://t.co/rK5eJkRs # Had to turn down speaking on an awesome panel for #Mesh because instead of surfing online I will be SURFING in COSTA RICA! # woke up really wanting an iphone. # Tickets for the #CCspeakeasy Thursday downtown 7pm. Five pairs of tickets… http://t.co/oQktmYwj #thisismylife # Having lunch w/ 800 women! #womenforwomens #charity (@ Sheraton Centre w/ 7 others) [pic]: http://t.co/eMS5u5HJ # lunch w/ the ladies @juliecole @valtorontogal @viewthevibe @katekillet @kidsgummymum @wchf + the one & only @jeanne_beker! #womenforwomens # Awesome #Halloween inspiration: a real life Lichtenstein comic girl. http://t.co/tf6PEcvo # if youre not maimed you werent carving pumpkins http://t.co/RDcBwz6e # theyre so sparkly #smileformebaby http://t.co/O3EEfWiO # Using @Telus mobile wifi on @Motorola_CA DEFY. So convenient. Thanks & love youuuuuuuu! # must complete @saymediainc interview # Playing dress up. Come by! Looovvee this dress. #halloweek (@ CTS) [pic]: http://t.co/RV06VkIF # Effie is a little fox! #FF @effieredmond http://t.co/RXs1eKct # Like my costume? (@ Monster Halloween) [pic]: http://t.co/zVfgw6ZH # Whoa crazy. US cheque deposited today won't clear till…

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