Friday, March 26, 2010

A Note

If you ever come across the blog: http://www.eaudecouture.blogspot.com/, please be aware that this is my old blog. As in really old. I started it at an age where I couldn't maintain it and therefore stopped updating.

If any similarities are found between this blog and "Eau De Couture", do understand that the author of both is the same (read:me). The name that I used on the other blog was Tina, mainly because once again I wanted to protect my privacy. However, Tina has nothing to do with my first name, but Nina (as you all know me on here) is the short form of my "people-often-have-trouble-spelling-and-saying" name.
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xoxo

Saturday, March 20, 2010

I guess I'm pretty normal...

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I often get told that I am different, but in a good way. Although this has annoyed me on many occassions in the past, I have embraced the fact that I act too old for my age, like certain things that the majority hates, and act more like a mother than a friend to many people I know.

Here are just some random facts about me:
-I do not leave the house without nailpolish on. Actually, I don't even lounge around the house without nailpolish on. The longest I've seen my nails "naked" is during the time it takes for me to repaint them.

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-I am pretty sure I am addicted to my phone. For three years I had a brick that did nothing. Since August 2009, I've had an iphone. I love it. It's everything I've ever wanted. (Warning: smart phones are the most addicting thing ever).
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-I eat like a man. No really, I do. I try to balance it out by eating healthy at some point during the week, and jogging about 3 times a week.

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-Over the years I've become very cautious in who I trust. Your happiness is very important.
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-I am one of those people that even if you don't know me, talk to me when you have a bad day and I'll listen.


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-I love menswear pieces. Oversized watches and blazers have taken over my heart. I was beyond excited when my parents generously gifted me a Movado Mens watch for Christmas in its classic chrome and black dial.

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-I love dessert. Macaroons, chocolate, gummy bears, coconut cakes, mint chocolate ice cream. If it's sweet and tastes good, I most likely like it. White chocolate is my favourite. Here's a tip: always eat dessert first.


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-I frequent coffee shops/starbucks in an unhealthy amount.


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-I always say I wasn't born for this weather. I get the most excited about summer, weekend getaways come July and cute, girly, beach dresses.

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-I love hotel rooms, packing, and spontaneous getaways. Generally, the whole process of vacations.
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-I love surprises.
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-The one and only thing I invest in is jewellery. I believe that every girl should invest in jewellery at some point in her life.

-I have a lot of trouble saving money. I adore everything I see and want to buy it. I've also lived my life, saying "When you die, you can't take the money with you. Why let someone else have fun with the money you work so hard for?"


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-At any time, ask me where I'd rather be, and I'll most likely reply "On a beach, in a bikini, with a copy of vogue next to me and a pinocolada in my hand."
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-Some of my indulgences include: sleeping in as late as I want (I don't get to do this very often), combination of cappucino and homemade cookies late at night (after 10 pm), a finished to-do list, breakfast in bed on sundays, spontaneous getaways, bubble baths, shopping with my mom, eating out for breakfast on weekends, buying accesories whenever I need a pick-me-up and frequent trips to starbucks.


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Friday, March 19, 2010

Time For Introductions...

For the past year, I've woken up every morning, made my cup of coffee/latte/cappucino, turned on my computer and sat down to read my list of top 3 fashion blogs. Many people open the newspaper when they wake up in the morning and turn to the currentt events or real estate or weather. I on the other hand, open any unread magazines and these blogs.
Without further delay, I have to mention these 3 favourite blogs of mine ( in no particular order):
Cupcakes and Cashmere, http://www.cupcakesandcashmere.com/
With Love Gabrielle, http://www.withlovegabrielle.com/
Rantings of A Fashion Addict http://www.rantingsofafashionaddict.com/

I have found much of their advice and tips useful, their restaurant selections delicious, and their fashion choices simply marvelous. All three blogs bring together very different aspects of lifestyle& fashion, but nevertheless, have been my ( and I am sure many others') mode of procrastination and morning routine.

So who am I?

My name is Nina. Well, that's my nickname/shortform actually, but it's my name as the author of this blog. As you will soon realize, my face will never be shown in pictures, nor will the faces of anyone who is with me in said pictures. This is mainly for privacy reasons and also to make sure my images aren't stolen and that my face isn't claimed as someone elses face.
I live in the greater Toronto area, as you will notice from my many posts, and that's about as much as I will share. Privacy is key, but it shouldn't take away from any parts of this blog.
I welcome you on my journey through life on this lifestyle, food and fashion blog.
Happy reading!