Be cute by wearing the Harajuku Lover fragrances

Have you always tried to express yourself? If your personal inspiration includes street fashion like the Gothic Lolita style, anime, graphic novels, theatre and Hello Kitty, Harajuku Lovers Fragrance would be a perfect signature fragrance. This line of five fragrances was inspired by Harajuku’s youth fashion scene, and captured by lyrics in Gwen Stefani’s album. Not only does this unique fragrance package comes with five cute doll-decanters, each one comes with adorable personality. Choose one that fits you!

Lil’ Angel
She’s a preppy schoolgirl outfitted in a sweet plaid miniskirt, white knee highs, and shiny black Mary Janes. The scent is citrus floral with pineapple and lollipop notes. Yes, you read right, lollipop! This little angel is classy and sweet.

Baby
She’s a cutie in a short baby doll dress, with apple green ribbons in her hair. With a bat of her lashes, she can win anyone’s heart. The scent is sweet, powdery and floral with notes of white rose, white musk and jasmine.

G
She’s a real stand out with her blond curvy hair and black velvet headband. G is outfitted in a white lace top and baby powder blue miniskirt. She isn’t shy and lets you know what she wants. The scent is oriental, gourmand and fruity with notes of coconut and jasmine.

Music
She’s a tough yet charismatic sailor girl who isn’t afraid to speak up. With her smocked sailor outfit and black boots, she’s ready to take on the world. The scent is fruity floral with notes of sweet pea, pear and sleek woods.

Love
Sweet and caring, Love’s favourite symbol is the heart, which she doesn’t wear on her sleeve, seeing as she wears red lace-ups and a navy miniskirt! Instead, her hair is adorned with hearts. The scent is a floral bouquet with pink pomelo, rose, and vanilla orchid.






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Electra, a long retro necklace from Sancuary

Are you still looking long and far for a one of a kind, timeless piece of necklace? A unique bauble made by the hands of a dedicated artisan silversmith? We have the solution to your treasure hunt! Take time to visit Sancuary on Etsy. You will find a long retro necklace that can match almost any outfit and still look modern whenever you change your look depending on the seasons. The Electra, a 42 inch-long retro necklace features pearly grey river shell cut-outs, gorgeous faceted white rabbit jade with Swarovski Crystals, small silver balls and faceted quartz crystal and facetted black onyx, all linked together by beautiful and delicate silver circles and ovals. It is an eye-catching bauble that has that je ne sais quoi.











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Ecojot’s notebooks are a must for your stationery collection!

From time to time, people tend to doodle a picture or two, or just want to write. Who wouldn’t love a colourful notebook or sketchbook designed from Ecojot? All their notebooks and paper products are made from 100% post-consumer recycled paper. Ecojot’s paper mill is powered by biogas harnessed from a nearby garbage site and the inks and glue are vegetable based. That means you can enjoy your lovely paper purchases without feeling oh-so guilty, and know your artistic expression is preserved in the archival quality acid-free paper processed without chlorine. Ecojot is Carolyn Gavin’s brainchild, and her cheerful, whimsical graphics can inspire you whether you are drawing, or simply writing.

For more information go to: ecojot.ca

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Try the awesome Munny DIY Easter Rabbit

Want to create a customized Easter Rabbit with a twist? This bunny allows you to impress your family and friends. I can only think of the possibilities with this vinyl guy, a toy that allow you to express your creative side, especially if you love to paint, draw or just to showcase your artistic talent. You need to try the Munny DIY Toy, series 4, the glow-in-the dark edition. Standing at 7 inches tall, it allows you to draw or paint, with crayons, markers or acrylic paints, and even nail polish! Your inspiration may come from your own favourite animation character, comic book or anime. The Kid Robot site has a page especially designed for teachers who want to introduce their students to explore the art toy movement, and Pop art history, focusing on the 1960’s. If your new toy is stirs an interest from your admirers, you know you may have the talent and potential to join the ranks of the art toy designers.

The 7 inch figure comes with four blind accessories, a colouring book and collectible sticker.

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Coraline: the Graphic Novel

If you recently enjoyed “Coraline”, the newly released 2009 animated stop-motion 3D fantasy movie, you may like to explore the story further in a different media, the graphic novel. You will discover why Neil Gaiman’s story works so well as a graphic novel, as he often uses a child’s perspective in his fantasy world. Some of his early works were written as comic books. Neil has a gift for describing something that most of us as adults have forgotten: how strange the world we live in looks to children.

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The Seychelle Islands, the Pearl of the West Indies

When the weather is dreary and there’s a lot of work waiting on your desk, you can’t help but dream of escaping to a tropical island where the weather is balmy and your biggest concern is whether or not you should surf or scuba dive. A vacation hot spot with which I am particularly obsessed are the Seychelle Islands. This paradise is famous for its untouched splendor, seclusion, and jaw-dropping, drool-enducing beaches.


Like what you see? This particular beach is called Anse Source d’Argent, and is considered by many to be one of the best beaches in the world. If its unusual granite formations and gorgeous turquoise waters look familiar, it may be that you’ve seen this beach in a magazine, as it is frequently featured in magazines and photoshoots. English explorer Charles Gordon called the Seychelles “the original Garden of Eden” way back in 1881. I’d say he’s probably right.

The hotels don’t disappoint, either. I recommend you stay at the Banyan Tree Seychelles, a uber luxurious resort found on the main island, Mahé. With beachside villas and a world-class spa, this hotel is designed to cater to the most discerning clients. With an elegant, Europe-meets-tropical-paradise style of architecture, the hotel is at once rather modern and classical. The menu is eclectic, with various restaurants emphasizing different cuisines such as Thai, French, Mauritian, African and Mediterranean.

The infinity pool is definitely worth checking out.

Flights are available via Emirates and Qatar Airlines, among others.

For more information go to: holidaysseychelles.com

A Fabulous Spring Dress That is All About You

If you are a normal woman with a normal dress size, unlike the typical six feet tall waif-like model on the runway, you come with your own curves and are less than six feet. Aren’t we all born with various body shapes and sizes? As I am 5 feet tall and wear a size 4, finding the perfect dress can be a real challenge for me. Fortunately, there is an independent Canadian label that understands the problem we all face – Narcissist Design. Not only does this niche boutique have plenty of choice, their fabulous frocks actually will fit you no matter what size you are. Narcissist Design’s signature dress, the Pamela, can be worn over eight different ways. This wonderful, flexible dress will certainly fit all body types. If you are desperately looking for a spring dress for any upcoming wedding party, it is surely the place to look, since Narcissist Design also has a line for bridesmaids.

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Breezy Sweet Spring Sweater!

Many look forward to the coming Easter celebration, a seasonal ritual that signals the spring’s arrival. The signs of blooming miniature daffodils and tulips, the fresh green shoots of grass, the warm sunshine of a crisp morning, are all calling us to spend our time outdoors. While you don’t want to miss the fun of looking for the eggs in every corner of the garden, you also want to look best in your Easter dress. No fashion conscious woman wants to miss the chance, or more accurately, wants miss the excuse to break out her spring dress at an Easter party. After a long winter of snowstorms and cold frost, wearing a spring dress has the librating and refreshing power like a vase of fresh cut spring flowers!

However, it is still chilly to wear one’s spring dress alone outdoors, but no one wants cover it under a car coat or trench coat. Only a feminine, delicate and lightweight sweater will do. The Oleana knitwear line from Norway really impresses us. Their alpaca collection is full of whimsical colours and patterns and blends well with any spring dress in a garden party setting.

The alpaca is a 100% natural fleece-like fibre, thought to be similar to sheep wool, but warmer and hypoallergenic since it contain no lanolin.

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