I dress myself every morning...

Some people just put on clothes.

I kinda like it, it's almost a nice little ritual every morning. Some people pray, I just like to think about what im going to wear! I think really hard about what I am going to wear (most days) ...no biggie!

I think about it in the morning, at night and through the whooooole day. Nothing feels better than putting something together and feeling good. I totally feel like how you to present yourself to world does say something about you. This does not mean you need to spend a ton of money to look good but just taking the time to dress in items that FIT you and compliment your shape are the most important.

ONE thing I want to make clear however is that I DO NOT DRESS TO IMPRESS other people. If that happens so be it (hahaha) but I truly, madly, deeply dress to make my heart happy.

I love making up outfits with clothes that are in my closet, in friends' closets and mostly what's NOT in my closet but in the stores :)

My roomate, Er loves sylin' too and literally goes into my other roommates' closet to pick out her clothes for the week... with post its, just like berger dumped carrie, ON A POST IT!!!

Do YOU take the time to dress yourself in the morning or just put on clothes??????

XO

tame those puppies will ya

HEY! Have you ever taken a SPYNGA class??

A whata? some may ask...

A spinning and yoga class of course!!!! ta daaaa!!! GENIUS

Okay so I would call myself an avid yogi, love it, think its great, will never not do yoga... but sometiemmmmmes I need to mix it up a bit!!! Thats exactly what Spynga does for me. After about 30 minutes... of hard pumping tunes, riding up and down pretend hills, you get off your bike and zen out... pure bliss.

So what would you wear to a class like this? yeah more about the clothing.. yeah! yeah!!!

So it's a high sweat class...(hence the pic) thank god its blurry eh cj???? and then a stretchy class.... so as every passionate fashionista would do... wear lululemon OBVS!

I am wearing a luon cool it racerback in black which is FAB but I came straight from class and to be honest wasn't wearing the best gear, as much as I LOVE LOVE LOVE my lulu sometimes I need to step out in something else! BUT CJ on the other hand, well she is wearing the PERF shirt... its a Swiftly Tech Short Sleeve. This shirt is a beauty... light weight.. no really I think the hang tag weighs more, but it also has silver woven in to the fibres of the material and NO its not to sparkle but actually prevents the material from smelling!!! HOW COOL!!!!!

Anyways I did were ONE thing right that day and it was the ta ta tamer!!! hhahah okay I won't give TOO much information but bottom line its a wonderful sports bra that literally tames those puppies!!!! I was going to take a pic of it and post it but to be honest I looked at the picture and was like "JESUS! THAT THING LOOKS LIKE A BOAT"... so I deleted it... haha seriously... it was pretty weird..

holy smokes, I have to get to bed!!!!

nighty night!

XO

REBLOG

so this is what I am calling it... its kinda like a retweet but i'm reiterating what someone a.k.a Mills wrote on her blog ...I am sure there is a name for it, and I will probably learn it within a couple of weeks through my social media class but hey for now, this is what we are calling it.

CHILLING WITH YOUR GIRLFRIENDS IS AMAZING, DON'T MISS IT FOR THE WORLD, NOT EVEN YOUR BOYFRIENDS

You know the type, the type of girl that ditches the girls for a night with the boy toy? I'm not going to lie, I've BEEN that girl... but we all get disappointed that she made plans and bailed last minute... bruts. One thing that I had learned from this past weekend, chillin at a sweet ass cottage, is that its important to make time for your girls. Being in a ld (long distance) relationship this year (since sept.) has really taught me this... don't get me wrong I miss the guy ALOT .. alot alot... but it has forced me to appreciate those around me during this little segment of my life...

XO

a post to my little friend I like to call LINDSAY WILLIAMS

Lindsay Williams

who is she?

well.. she is my cousin, best-friend, and personal comedian and today she celebrates HER 25th BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!

Lindsay has always been there for me and I feel like she is definition of a solid friend... meaning she is always down for a drink. One of my pre-requisites for being a good friend of mine.

I truly wish you a Happy Birthday Linds!!! I miss you so much and am SUPER jealous that you are in Jamaica at the moment celebrating!!!

Last year me and Linds were celebrating in Dominican with her rents and it was goooood time. See pic above.... oh god I wish I was there right now.... and not sitting in class!!! I'm raising my margarita..errr I mean my coffee in your honour.

Can't wait to see you!

XOXOXO

WALK OFFS - they're funny

Have you guys ever had a walk off?

You know what I mean right?

Where you are walking side by side in an almost simultaneously stride, going in the same direction and most commonly into the same entrance.

I always have a smirk on my face... cause its funny!

You are indirectly connected with that person and it turns into a race where you try and preempt their every move so you are one step ahead or in my case onto the subway first!

Thought I would just throw this out there because it put a smile on my face today and was wondering if it ever did the same for anyone else...

p.s. i got an iphone eeeeee excited!!!

NIGHT

XO

the crazies are here!!!

Yesterday was a big deal for mall goers (I am not one of these people I just HAPPEN to work in a mall :). Santa arrived. And so did the crazies... I don't know what the heck was going on yesterday but everywhere I looked people were losing it and mostly with sales people. I'm not going to lie, I am slightly entertained when people go crazy about not being able to return something when they have no receipt, cut the tags off and the item is not longer in the store...AND IT WAS A FINAL SALE

How silly of the stores for not accepting this!!!! BLASPHEMY

My advice for you while shopping this Christmas Season:

1. BE NICE to the people that work there, more often than not they are happy to help as LONG as you are pleasant with them. The sales people generally deal with miserable people so when a nice person comes along its like a breath of fresh air!

2. Leave your jackets in the car! I hate overheating (I think I am always overheating) when shopping, it will only make you more agitated, I don't know if anyone can handle more when already shopping the craziest time of year.

3. Have some drinks ready for ya when you get home... it does the body good :)

That is all for now.... who knows after my shift tonight I may have more advice.. like SHOP ONLINE haha

a post from Kelly's phone

Look what I found in my notepad in my phone... my phone is an oldie.... I hate to complain about it BUT I will... Its a chocolate which was cool I think for a month... and its pretty thick... not sleek like an iPhone...oooohhhoooo I want an iPhone.... its on the christmas list!

I thought they were kinda funny (please keep in mind that I have had this phone for almost 3 years)

SATURDAY APRIL 14, 2007

"Material things don't mean a thing"

- I am PROUD of myself for that one...anyone that knows may think I feel differently regarding material things haha

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 1ST, 2008

"I want someone patient and willing to give a backrub"

- haha this one makes me laugh...may or not be related to a dispute between me and my lover haha

MONDAY MARCH 31st, 2008

"I want someone that knows when I ask for two sugars I really want three "

- A quote from a song... I think it was a either Regina Spektor or Feist???

- And I went in to add my own touch...

" I want someone who knows when I want something to drink, I want a Diet Coke"

- haha classic... I have since lowered my Diet Coke intake

TUESDAY AUGUST 19TH, 2008

"Locker 31 23 1"

- No idea where this lock is at the moment

- If someone finds a lock...try this combo!

- Anyone miss their lockers from high school? I kinda do...

TUESDAY AUGUST 25TH, 2009

"Filter - Take a Picture, Edwin - Alive, I'll Be, FatBoy Slim - Praise You"

- I guess I was in need of some some 90's music... and didn't want to forget those songs??

That is all....

XO

you know what kinda sucks about being a student??

NOT BEING ABLE TO OBTAIN FALL/WINTER KEY WARDROBE PIECES!!!!!

being at school full time = part time work = no money= no great additions to my wardrobe!

One key piece that I am currently obsessed with right now is FUR and being a full time student doesn't allow me to afford this luxury. Good thing for Grandmas that are pack rats!!! I was able to get in touch with my grams (grandma) about finding some of her vintage furs. Who keeps this kinda of stuff?? GRAMS DOES!!! and I am thankful for it :)

My mom dug through out basement and sent them to me, they arrived last night which was SO exciting, I kinda do get excited about any mail in general but this piece of mail was a full out box!!!

My roommates and I went on to have a fur fashion show/photo-shoot... which was then abrubtly stopped by an angry person on the floor above us who made it clear to us that SHE HAD TO WORK IN THE MORNING.... yah lady... so do we... well I didn't haha but my roommates did!!!!

Should I post some pictures??? Nah, they are embarrassing... should I ??? Okay.... maybe when i get home :)

XO

YO, READERS OF THE LRB (littleredbook)

Check out my girl's Mills' blog!

She posts about the unveiling of Holts' Christmas Windows and our experience meeting our blogger god Mackenzie!

XO

FYI for all you males out there:

READING IS HOT...

I don't think I can really explain why... but it just is!
I also don't really think it matters WHAT you are reading... just somethin'

XO

Riding the rocket is cool...

Who says...?

I SAY!!!

I just moved to this city called Toronto, car-less, which has forced me to buy a metro pass. At first, I was scared... they didn't have streetcars and subways in little ol' Halifax!!! Once I made it on my first trip down King St.W it's been smooooothing sailing since.

Well, I should note here that I missed my subway stop by like 9 stops the other night and actually rode the subway from Sheppard all the way to Lawrence West. My stop is St. Andrews, yeaaaah that was a little bit of wasted time... ahh well...I guess I just love the subway THAT much haha

But what I am really trying to write in this post is that the TTC is cool and should not be snubbed by TTC SNOBS. Why do people not like to take it, or love to complain about it.

...Okay I should also state here that I often complain about the streetcar and how unpredictable it is (more specifically the 501 Queen St car) but I feel like my life is pretty great if that is all I have to complain about...

What I am referring to is more along the lines of people that are quick to pay for cabs as opposed to taking the subway. I think they feel they are just too cool. NO ONE KNOWS HOW YOU GOT THERE...I feel like they think they are going to catch some sort of leprosy by riding this thing. Well maybe just H1N1 but no biggie.

Who really cares about social status???? Well, okay I know people do... but WHY??? Does it really make you feel better if you are driving a really expensive car? Those ugly, ostentatious cars, you know, the ones that scream to people LOOK AT ME, I HAVE LOTS OF MONEY are so silly. I would rather but the extra cash into what I am wear ( not because I care what other people think, but because I just like it :)

I personally kinda like taking the subway, streetcar. It does make me feel like more a city gal and is also MORE IMPORTANTLY environmentally friendly. Don't have to think about parking which is also a big pain and again more costly.

Alright, this rant is becoming far too long here but bottom line, I think taking the TTC is cool....

XO

p.s. I thought of writing this post while riding the subway, when I missed my stop. I then glanced up while stopped at a station observing 3 large spiders AND a crazy homeless man that had either fallen or was just crazy!! entertainment at its finest.

Vitamin Water Lacks the Energy for Social Media...

Vitamin water has gained fame over the last few years and now they are throwing their name behind the Canadian Olympic team. Did you know?

We ask this question because while the video released is engaging and entertaining it wasn’t necessarily easily available. Basically, if it has a target audience it’s not reaching it. The video is available on AOL video (which is funny since it’s a Canadian company), Youtube and Digg as well as the respective press releases however fails to reach audiences on Twitter and Facebook, two of the biggest and most prominent social media applications. The campaign is clearly still the developmental stage and while they have outlined their strategies, they have yet to implement them.

The video, featuring a character that very much resembles Ron Burgundy from Anchorman, is hugely entertaining, relays certain messages about the Vitamin Water label and creates a link between the Canadian Olympians and the product. Clearly this is an attempt at reaching a younger, athletic audience and while it holds certain appeal, on its own it is not an effective tool for reaching their market. Each athlete mentioned in the video is associated with a certain flavour of Vitamin Water, one that really epitomizes their personalities. In return these athletes are supposed to advertize the video and campaign on their homepage and Twitter pages. Well we looked, and we could not find. Their homepages include a link to the Vitamin Water Homepage but that’s all. Greater than that, the Vitamin Water homepage doesn’t even advertise the campaign, what’s up with that?

Overall, while we think there is potential for a brilliant campaign, it is either in its EXTREMELY early phase or is simply a failed attempt. What do you think?

BRAND STAMP: KELLY LYNN

Hi guys!!!

I have 5 followers today yaaaaaaaaayyyyyyy all thanks to my cousin miss shannon macdonald (who may or may not be my coolest cousin)! Thanks shanny!

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Going to see Holt's window revealing tonight with the coolest social media cat in town...

XOXO

Stepping up my game...

alright alright.... I guess to get some followers here I probably need to post more. I get it... so this is me stepping up my game!!!!!!

Run down of the weekend:

DINNER WITH THE BOY was fab. Went to Red Tomato on King St. West and it was yummy! They had this great deal on a 2 course dinner with drink for $25.00. Service wasn't the best (I am a little critical - I know that), our waitress either was drunk which I find I come across more often than not OR cracked out.

JAY Z was insane.... so good, off the hook, slamming, however you like to say it.

So my tickets technically weren't the greatest but felt that they were perfect! Side stage, first row second level. Saw everything and more importantly heard it all...

STROLL IN HIGH PARK was pretty. Perfect day for a nice little walk with the changing leaves, and even stopped to check out the animals... did you guys know there was a ZOO there??? First stumbled upon the zoo when I was out for a run with my friend Janer so I thought I would take my lover there... check out the cool white reindeer that was chillin, I love the white fur with the red leaves :)

Thats all for now, on my way to yogs...