These girls were my preteen years

I loved that all they wanted to do was sing, and hang out with each other. ✌🏻

I definitely pulled ideas from each of their wardrobes to create whatever ” style” I thought I had. I remember in grade 7 I had a pair of platform sneakers that I wore EVERYDAY. Niamho and S both had a pair as well. #triplets

There were MANY summers at the lake where I would pull Niamho and our younger cousins into one of the back rooms all so I could teach them the newest choreograph I had come up with to go to Wannabe.
My older cousins, S , aunts/ uncles and parents all had to tolerate A LOT of performances

These girls were all about promoting women being independent, strong and totally fearless! They broke through the charts adding pop back into the industry when r&b , alt rock and hip hop were dominating. They opened the door for so many women artists and girl groups!

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I think it’s time for another reunion tour!

Girlpower!
Ais xo

We’re going to go with a Wordless Wednesday on this WCW, except to say:

We love you like Dobby loves socks. 

Thank you JKR. 

S. 

This week our WCW goes out to a group of women. We think this group is pretty appropriate given that we are a sisterhood (but for real).

So here are 5 reasons we WCW the ladies of the Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants: Alexis Bledel, Blake Lively, Amber Tamblyn and America Ferrara.

1. #Squadgoals

2. Longevity: Although it’s been over a decade since the first move, the stars of the Sisterhood of the Travelling pants are still the very best of friends.

They are planning for a future Sisterhood with their children.

3. They celebrate each other.

We love that they are each other’s Champions and support network.

Here’s an example. Amber Tamblyn had her directorial debut this year with Paint it Black.  The sisterhood showed up for her.  Amber Tamblyn is quoted as saying, “She’s (America’s) seen the movie like four times at this point. She’s sort of like my biggest champion in seeing it. It’s Blake’s first time seeing it, it’s Alexis’ first time seeing it. So, we all go to each other’s stuff and all support each other.”

When America Ferrara was in a play, who showed up to cheer her on? Her Sister Squad!

This sisterhood cheers on each other’s accomplishments. That gets three cheers from us.

4. They cherish their friendships 

5. They celebrate Women

Here they are at different Womens Marches, marching for women, together.

Women supporting women. That’s something we get behind.

S.

Kandee Johnson is so much fun!

She is a makeup artist who not only does classic makeup styles she also does incredible transformations.I found her years ago when I was searching YouTube for Halloween makeup tutorials. Boy did I get lucky finding her! Whether it is for every day make up or totally wild makeup her vlogs are amazing and so super helpful!  She takes you step by step showing you which makeup products she uses and how she uses them. She also shows you tips and tricks of the trade and different ways to get the same look depending on your level of makeup skills. She does celebrity makeup working on shows, movies, commercials and special appearances. Conan O’Brien, Janice Dickinson and Katy Perry are just a few of the celebrities she has worked on.

She is extremely positive and passionate. Many of her followers reach out to her for support and she is always there for a virtual hug or real one if stopped in person.

Next to her makeup and fashion blog she also has a mommy and everyday blog called Kandeeland. It focuses more on her day-to-day life, crafts, cooking and her children.

Kandee and I are similar in the sense that we both love glitter, sparkles and anything shiny. The beautiful thing I like the most about her is that she can find a shimmer of beauty in all situations and knows how to shine.

The vlog that hooked me is below and I hope you all enjoy it as much as I did!

If you are into costumes, cool bright hair or makeup you’ll be hooked!

Happy Make-uping

Ais

Each Wednesday one of us will be posting about Wicked Women or more popularly known as our Women Crush Wednesday (WCW).

I’m up first and these days my WCW is Roxy Earle.

If you don’t know her, can I suggest: get to know her!

She’s a Torontonian, body positivity activist and a lover of everything fabulous.

Roxy looking Glam. (Is there any other kind of Roxy?)

Roxy, please excuse me borrowing the photographs!

I started following Roxy when I saw her on Real Housewives of Toronto.  What I admired first was how articulate she was in a conflict.  During the show, Roxy was “confronted” (I put confronted in quotes because when it fell flat due to Roxy’s eloquent response, the anticipated confrontation fizzled), by a fellow housewife who decided she was going to educate and scold Roxy.  Roxy responded respectfully and maturely – and she shut it down!

Maybe I pay special attention to that given my profession, but when somebody can say precisely what they intend to say in the face of someone yelling at them, I say bravo.

Following on that, I watched Roxy with interest and when she turned her experience and new fame into a body positivity movement, the WCW was solidified.

Add to that her profound love of her dog, Lola, and she got me. If only I could treat Q to the kind of pampering her pooch gets.

What dog doesn’t need her nails did?

And, these shirts! The cutest, Am I right?

I follow Roxy on instagram and can say that she regularly gets her glam squad to prep her for her big days out on the town.

I had an event in Toronto last month and tried to book the same glam squad: Fancy Face, but they were all booked up  Next time Fancy Face, next time!  What I love, is that they come to your house as you get ready there.  Such luxury.

Now if you weren’t convinced already, you should know she also loves her current hometown Toronto.  Although we are based on Ottawa, I totally respect the Canadian pride.  Plus my head office is in Toronto and looks out on a similar beautiful view.

Roxy, I look forward to seeing what everyday adventures you go on next.

Thank you!

S.