it's a new day

This is the time where many reflect on the year that's gone by; laugh at the good times, shake our heads at the stupid ones, and cry about the moments we rather forget. I hope everyone can look back and learn from 2010, and continue to do bigger and better things. Personally, 2010 was a year of change and I am ready and looking forward to 2011. Things I've learned this past year:

*Sometimes it's not what you know, but who you know.
*Great people talk about ideas. Average people talk about things. Small people talk about other people.
*If you believe you can do something, do it. If you let others dictate your life, you'll only have yourself to blame.
*I like blogging and am thankful for meeting many awesome people through it.
*I take alot of food pictures.

What have you guys learned about yourself this year? And most importantly, what do you want to discover next?

Thank you to my amazing family, friends, readers and followers; you guys helped light the fire under my butt and I am throwing myself into life. :)

O ya, new year eve's outfit!

Me, Jenn, and my cousin Vicky at the Marriott in Richmond where DJ Vinny V and J-Mes spun wicked beats all night long.

Please ignore pose. Focus on details of the lace dress.

Me and fellow blogger babe The Broke Runway! (I had to wear stockings to hide the five new bruises I got from snowboarding. %?!$&)

 Me and one of my closest (not to mention gorgeous) girls, Jenn.

Wearing: Lace dress: F21 | Shoes: Aldo | Quilted Purse: Asos | Accessories: F21, Aldo, HK
On Jenn: One shoulder lace dress: F21 | Purse: Coach

Cheers to a fresh beginning!

xoxo, amy.

holiday hiatus

Wearing: Top, jeans, shoes & ring: F21 | Necklace: gift from mom

Sorry for the cruddy pictures, but this was what I wore on Christmas Day to dinner. The shirt was a gift from one of my sisters and was the perfect top to wear to hide the food belly after stuffing myself with a turkey that was cooked to absolute perfection, mashed potatoes and gravy, cheesecake and pecan tarts.

And I've been MIA during this month due to excessive eating and hanging with my favourite people. Below is a recap of the things that are making their way through my digestive tract:

Top left to bottom right:

1. Tomato bruschetta prepared by a girlfriend during an Xmas potluck get together.
2. Tiramisu for dessert from Argo's Cafe
3. BBQ duck spring rolls at Crime Lab. Freakin delicious.
4. Veggie Burger at Crime Lab; goat's cheese, tofu & mushroom patty on a fresh ciabatta bun with cucumber, tomato, avocado, lettuce & aioli served with yam fries. This is easily one of the best veggie burgers I've ever had.
5. All you can eat sushi and Korean BBQ at Shabusen on Granville. Yes, this was for a table of five. Yes, we also failed at consuming most of what was on that table .
6. Drinks at The Marquis; gin & tonic and tequila shots for our good friend Shy's birthday.
7. This picture does not do the turkey justice, but it was what I could manage after the family devoured the turkey in mere minutes. The white meat was so tender I swear it melted in my mouth. My cousin's husband is an amazing chef!
8. Biggest and most colourful jello shots I've ever seen or consumed. An Xmas getogether with a few of my volleyball mates.

Needless to say, I have put on a couple of happy pounds. I am happy, but my NYE dress probably not so much.

Hope everyone had an amazing holiday so far. Tomorrow's New Years Eve!

xoxo, amy.

one for you, two for me

Helloo holidays! After finishing my last exam (miserably I might add) on Monday, I could not wait to finish my last bit of Christmas shopping. The next day, I hopped into my friend's car and we took off to do some shopping over the border. My original intent was to buy for others, but of course we all know how this story ends. Refer to pics/damage below:

Embarrassingly, all for me.

Garb from F21: Leather shorts, leggings, necklace, falsies

Just thought this was pretty:)

Damn you Nine West. Just as I think I'm done shoe purchases for the year, you come up with these spectacular glitter peeptoes.

Seriously, there were three colours: I ended up with the black and silver. Still thinking about the gold ones..

My boarding gear is complete! Welcome ThirtyTwo's Exus Smu's and new Anon Optics. 

Aside from the boots being white and pink and match my board (heehee), check out the plush lining! So soft that it feels like you rubbed your face into a puppy or cat. And no, I didn't rub my face in these. At the store.

Nike running gloves. Motivation attempt.

Finally found my live-in plaid shirt at Abercrombie! And the grey baseball tee from the Men's section was on sale for $18. Will work as great pajamas.

Okay, so in my defense, there were awesome sales. And yes, I did purchase a bunch of stuff for others! ;) I am happy to say that my shopping is complete and I can now kick back with my 2:1 ratio of alcohol filled egg nog.

Not pictured: my sad wallet. Thank you America: although I will probably not eat for the next 6 months, my closet will be happy.

I hope all of you found amazing gifts and enjoying the holidays with the people you love :)

xoxo, amy.

girl of the week on thestylespy.com

Finals, schminals. Who cares when thestylespy.com chooses you to be their Girl of the Week:)

Ever since I discovered the magic of the fashion blogging world, thestylespy.com has been one of my go-to reads. It's the one stop shop where you can get great style advice, beauty tips, insider secrets, and what's happening in and around the city.
You can imagine my excitement when Nicole (who by the way, also has her own inspiring blog, le mode du jour) asked me to be featured as their Girl of the Week. I remember squealing, asking her if she was serious, then didn't know what to do with myself (probably had a huge dumb grin on my face), but I managed to say yes.
For someone like me, who's just started her own blog, this was an incredible honour. And I feel so, so lucky.

Check out the interview here where I discuss things from my beauty must-haves to wardrobe staples to what's on my x-mas wish list.*cough*

Thank you so much to the lovely ladies at thestylespy for supporting me and please keep doing what you're doing because you all are amazing.

Happy Friday loves!

xoxo, amy.

hello world

Contrary to rumours (No just kidding. I am not popular enough to have people spread rumours about me. Yay and also sad face.), I am still alive. Finals are fast approaching, therefore there have been short, sweet and nonexistent posts until exams are all done. And believe me, I am counting down the hours. I miss you all and will be back shortly!

In the meantime, a few more pics from weheartit :)

 

 

 

all images from weheartit.com

Listening to: Simple Things (Usher)

xoxo, amy.