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One of my favourite past times of travelling around Europe is taking the train through the countryside. The architecture and lush vegetation is so refreshing - especially in the coastal regions. On our most recent trip, we road the train for a couple of hours up the Italian coast from Milan to Genova.  Genova [Genoa] is a colourful gem in Italy's Liguria region. The northwestern city is best known for it's maritime trade [it's the largest port city in Italy, and the birth place of Christopher Columbus.  It has a similar vibe to Cinque Terre, which makes sense as it is located only an hour and a half up the coastline.  The initial feel was a little different than what I had anticipated. The city is much larger and is very laid back.   We stayed for a few days exploring the twisting maze of a city that we basically had all to ourselves - perks of travelling in low season! As Genova is a wide spread ...

Let’s face it, undergarments are one of the most important parts of an outfit. Cute designs with a great fit are essential, but comfort trumps all. The new Rose + Vine collection from Ardene is cozy, cute and comfortable. I love the soft fabrics mixed in with lace designs to add a little style to your lingerie. I mixed and matched the Lace Push Up Bustier with these Softie Cheekies, perfect for casual lounging and looking fab under just about anything.  The bustier offers great support and the mesh back also works great layered under a semi-sheer knit.  Check out the R+V collection here . I have teamed up with Ardene to give you guys 15% off sitewide with code: elena15

One of my New Year’s resolutions is to become more active and start working out in a gym setting. My idea of exercise is shopping, walking and carry decor samples on the regular [it is a serious core workout]. However, I am feeling like it’s just not enough anymore. As I have a very active/sporty Fiancé, working out is becoming something we can do together and I am excited to learn a lot more about the different equipment and get a personalized workout routine going. Of course I believe in looking stylish at all times, so it was necessary to step up my workout gear [including getting my first pair of trainers]. I found some cool pieces from the new MOVE by Ardene Activewear Collection that brings my personal style into the gym while providing comfort and support. I have been living in these cropped sports leggings for the past week and am very impressed with the compression fit and blackout material to ensure there is zero transparency - even in tho...

Don't know what to get the girl who has everything? My go-to gift giving tactic is finding items that are either a)funny or b)useful... or a combination of both! The perfect gifts for the holidays are warm accessories, ugly Christmas sweaters to stir up some fun w/ your besties and, of course, a classic cozy PJ set. When in doubt, go for the warm! Who doesn't need a beanie, faux fur ear muffs or an excuse to have a relaxing candle lit bath with these macaron bath bombs? There is something for everyone [including yourself ;)]. From stocking stuffers to host presents and gift exchanges, check out more fun ideas from Ardene  here . Get 15% off site wide with code: elena15.   

FROM DAY  TO  DINNER    shop the looks // Crop hoodie and jogger set  Fur slides  Twisted Bodycon Dress Star tights  Studded buckle ankle boots   Round glitter bag The best part of Autumn/Winter is that it means slowing down, keeping cozy and party season! This is the time to transition our routine into hibernation mode. Starting off the day lounging around the house, drinking tea by the fire and relaxing in your own sanctuary.  Comfort and style go hand in hand with the Ardene PJ collection. My loungewear essentials include; warm, soft and always comfortable yet stylish pj's, eye masks for catching up on sleep and a pair of cute slides that offer support while hanging around the house. I love to entertain, and after a day of catching up on social media and a little pampering, I enjoy hanging out with family and friends. As we move into pa...

As many of you know, Fall is my favourite fashion season. The transiting season where you can still bare your legs, add fun tights or rock a sexy pair of OTK boots with a dress. I have partnered with Tobi to put together a few trending fall street style looks from  www.tobi.com/ca Fall Nudes  II  Chocolate brown is huge for FW17. I am not much of a brown person, so I embrace the trend with a light brown/nude dress. Browns are neutral, therefore they go with just about anything. Remember, there are no fashion rules anymore, so these browns and black can work together if done right. I like to pair an OTK boot with a mini hemline to show off a little skin in the transitioning months. Click here  to shop the Helena Plunging Ruched Bodycon Dress. Fringe II  Fall is all about texture. Fringe is the perfect way to add a playful detail to your look. Since fringe is more like a trimming detail/accessory, it is a fun detail f...

Every fashionistas dream bra is backless, strapless, seamless and flattering. Undergarments are SO important for your clothes to fit well and look the best they can on your body. When I heard about the KissBobo invisible bra I thought it was too good to be true. I have tried other bras that have a similar concept with a silicone backing that adheres to your skin. After only a couple of hours they came off and were heavy, weighing down my breasts so they appeared droopy with clothing over top.  I took this KissBobo black invisible bra on my trip to the French Riviera and was excited to try it out with all of my summery strapless blouses, backless dresses and crop tops.  The first time I tried the bra it was super easy to put on. When you peel off the plastic protection, there are little circles where your nipples go so they do not touch the silicone adhesive (it is sticky). The adhesive is skin friendly and covers the entire inside of ...