Archive for February 2017

Happy Valentines Day everyone!

I wanted to write this blog post to remind us of a person we all tend to neglect every now and then. A person we know who deserves the best, but is constantly being sacrificed for the sake of others. A person who is worthy of all your love. That person is you.

For singles, Valentines day can be a bitter reminder, or an annoyance. For couples, this day can hold onto a lot of expectations for some. But for a day of love, we must remind ourselves that you don't have to wait for someone to give you the love you know you deserve; love yourself more.

I am a believer of treating yourself. To be honest, I probably have been treating myself too much! But, it was one of my New Year resolutions to remind myself to take a step back, relax, and treat myself every now and then. In order to give love, you must love yourself first. How will you be able to give the people you care about all of your love, if you don't have any left for yourself?

Take care of home first!

These are 5 things that you can do to remind yourself that this holiday isn't just about significant others, but about love in every aspect of life. Whether that be self-love and self-care, reminding your friends that they are loved, or spending time with your family.

Spa day - Do not underestimate the power of a spa day, a massage, or getting your nails done. I always feel better after a day at the spa and Groupon always has great deals for this!
Making it a friends day! - Or what I'd like to call Pal-entines Day! Funny how this year V-Day falls on $2 Tuesdays. There are loads of deals going on that you can do with your friends!
Spending time with your family - Remind your family that they are loved. Spend some quality time with them, it will not only make them feel special, but it will make you feel happy as well!
Treat Yo' Self - buy yourself something nice, treat yourself to your favorite meal, pour yourself a glass of wine, run a bath, TREAT YO' SELF hunny!
Words of affirmation - Remember to love yourself. Remember to tell yourself that you deserve the things you ask for in life. Don't ever feel like you have to settle. Above all, remind yourself that you are worthy of your love.

I wish you all a Happy Valentines Day!

Hi everyone! Today I wanted to do a reveal [not quite a reveal] of my Yves Saint Laurent 'Blogger Bag'! I wanted to show some pictures of the unboxing and go in depth about what I like about the bag. I've had this bag for about 3 months now, but I wanted to get some proper use out of it in order to do a review. Isn't it ironic that it's called the 'Blogger Bag' ?! Hehe, I promise I didn't buy it just because of the name. I hope you enjoy!

First and foremost, I purchased this bag from SSENSE.com, a Canadian luxury and independent designer online store. I've been eyeing the blogger bag for some time now, mostly seeing it in the black leather with silver and gold hardwares. The retail price for this bag is $995....yes, a whole hell of a lot for such a small bag. When I came across it on SSENSE, I fell in love with this color! It is in the burgundy leather with gold monogram hardware. I haven't seen anyone with the burgundy, and if you know me, you'd know it is one of my favorite colors to wear. What made the purchase even better is that it was on sale for $657 with free two-day shipping! It was quite the impulse buy at the time because I had money saved for myself for something else, but when things didn't go the way I planned, I kind of took that plunge. Do NOT be like me lol! But nonetheless, I am extremely happy with my purchase!

I am more of a tote type of girl, especially since I tend to bring my whole life with me in my bag, so this blogger bag definitely taught me how to be minimalistic with the items I bring along with me. It is about the width of my iPhone 6s, so it doesn't fit much. I tend to just carry a small wallet, a coin purse, a card holder, and my phone. The inside of the bag also has card slots on each side of it as well. I tend to not put my phone in it anyways since it's always in my hand. It also has a slot on the outside where I'd put things in there really quick for easy access. This bag resembles the Gucci Soho Disco bag, especially with the tassel zip, but a bit smaller, which I liked. I saw a comparison of these two bags on YouTube and they are about the same width, but the blogger bag is smaller in height and length. Check out MelSoldera on YT for some more details!

The length of the small leather strap is actually perfect for me. I am 5'2, and it's perfect over-the-shoulder and cross-body. I hate when straps are too short for people to wear it cross-body and end up making the bag fall at an awkward length. Although it is not adjustable, it fits me perfectly. It may fit differently if you are much taller or shorter than me.

Overall I am head-over-heels for this bag! Although it is a lot smaller than I am used to, I am loving the fit, color, and am getting quite a lot of use out of the bag. It is a bag that transitions from day to night flawlessly. It is something I can throw on for a casual day, or something I wear for a night out. I hope you enjoyed my review on this little luxury bag purchase. Follow me on my social media to stay updated !