TBF LOOK OF THE DAY: Celebrating Mother's Day in a paint printed dress and Grey Oversized Coat

Over-sized or Boyfriend Gray Coat from ZARA, Dress from Forever 21, Shoes from ALDO, Rose from my darling hubby and the Little One

Pearl earrings, necklace and bracelet from The Philippines

Here's what I wore on Mother's Day. The Hubby and the Little one made sure that I had the perfect day by letting me sleep in, wake up to the awesomest hand-made Mother's Day card (more like a poster lol), taking me to church, treating me for brunch at Hidden (The Westin Hotel), going for a walk and tiny shopping spree (show you the purchase in a separate post) on Robson and lastly, a long drive home while talking about our dreams and plans for the near future. Thanks to my 2 loves for making me feel special and appreciated. <3 you both.

Happy mom,

Justine

TBF SHOPS: Wishlist - Cross necklaces from Forever 21

I can't imagine any other way to accessorize my neck or ears than with a cross. Other than a heart, it's one of my favorite symbols.

I'm so thankful that Forever 21 was able to design and sell simple designs as I'm not a big fan of the extravagantly detailed ones with diamonds and curvy shapes etc. I'm also happy to see that they come in different elements like gold, silver, wood and turquoise to top off different outfits. I am still waiting for the bigger skinny cross like the one that Style Scrapbook has but I've got faith that I'll find it ;)

TBF SHOPS: Forever21 Gives to JAPAN!

Of course I had to get a little somethin' somethin' for my hubby <3

Prior to crossing the border today, I got a mention from m.bellish via Twitter that Forever21 would be giving 100% of every dollar spent online toward the earthquake and tsunami relief efforts in Japan. 

How amazing is that? If you've been reading my blog long enough or know me personally, you know my addiction with shopping at Forever21 and even more, how much I absolutely LOVE Japan. So naturally, I jumped at this opportunity to be able to shop and give at the same time. The images above are some of the purchases I made - some of them have actually been sold out since my purchase and are no longer on the site - YAY! 

As a consumer, I've never seen something as thoughtful and generous as what Forever21 has done today. I hope it serves as an example to other stores of how they can use their power for good by working together with their customers to help the rest of the world.

Thankful for my blessings in order to bless others,

Justine

TBF LOOK OF THE DAY: casual birthday dress and sunnies

If I wasn't broke, I'd buy:

What I'm actually wearing: Forever21 Dress/sunnies/bracelet/shoes, Le Chateau Coat, tights from Shoppers Drug Mart

Back to work (yes, even me)

The Christmas holiday and New Year’s celebrations are (sadly) over and while everyone is set to go back to work today, I am destined to stay at home and continue to remain at my own pace. Fair enough. But although I'm not currently employed and doing the whole stay-at-home-mom thing, I am still feeling the pressure to get back to "work" like everyone else.

It was quite nice having my husband take some time off work to hang out with my son and I over the holidays. He definitely spoiled me by letting me sleep in, cooking most of our meals and giving me lots of “me” time to read, de-clutter and organize closets (yes, I consider those things a treat!). Furthermore, I got caught up in completing some DIY projects over the past week, which otherwise could not be done if I were alone with the little one (unless I was able to magically clone myself). At any rate, I am without a doubt behind on lots of things, including setting up dentist appointments, organizing and paying the bills, amongst other crucial things that need to be done!

So here I am in the bedroom with my computer propped up on the bed with paper work, bills, receipts and binders scattered all over, while half listening to City Line on TV – one of my favourite shows for unemployed moms like myself. By the way, I had to lock myself in here because the little one is currently obsessed with the Thomas the Tank Engine website. He’s currently outside with grandma because any sight of the laptop being on is his cue to sit on my lap and share the screen (thanks for introducing him to this DAD). It took us about 10 minutes last night to rip him away from the laptop AFTER turning it off and placing it up on a top shelf.
Anyway, I guess I’m not at the point where my entries are only a few sentences long and flooded with amazing photos. So before I rant on, let me abruptly end this with some photos (what you really came here for, I’m sure).

My last order of 2010 from Forever21 arrived today. These are one of the things I purchased. Not a shoe style for all, but I think that's why I appreciate them.

My little bookshelf for cookbooks and interior design books slash "greenhouse"

I love color green. As I told my husband yesterday, unless pollution becomes a trend, green will always be in style.

Not much of a collection but it gets me by. I'm a big fan of hitting the sale bins at Chapters (and stealing some of my moms old cookbooks)

With my PVR gone, I am starting to have to rely on books as my design references instead of old recorded episodes of Colin and Justin's Home Heist, Home To Stay or Pure Design

As I mentioned, I have a load of work that needs to be done so I must bid you adieu.

Overwhelmed and itching to procrastinate,
Justine