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Surprise a Special Guy with Saddleback Leather this Father’s Day

May 27, 2015 by Kathryn 22 Comments

Father’s Day is just a few short weeks away now and if you’re searching for the perfect surprise for a husband, father or any other important man in your life, a gift from Saddleback Leather is sure to be a hit. I discovered this small company with a cult following about a year ago and I’ve been in love with the high-quality leather goods ever since. So recently I decided to splurge on the Saddleback Leather Simple Backpack in Dark Coffee Brown.

This backpack comes in two different sizes and three different leather colours. Personally, I can’t resist the rich look of the Dark Coffee Brown; it’s classic yet still has personality. The backpack itself features two small pockets on either side in addition to the large main compartment for added organization. And the large bag is perfectly sized so that it can be carried as a personal item when flying!

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Show Off Your Style and Stay Organized with a MEIDUM Leather Purse-Giveaway

June 23, 2014 by Kathryn 307 Comments

If there’s one thing becoming a mother taught me, it’s that all purses are not created equal. I have a fairly extensive purse collection, but that’s because different occasions really do require different bags! And no matter what type of bag I need on any given day, I want it to be high quality, fashionable and original. So when MEIDUM gave me the chance to review its gorgeous leather LIZZY purse, I was pretty excited. MEIDUM offers handcrafted leather bags in a variety of styles created in beautiful Bedford, Nova Scotia. This hobo bag looked like it would be perfect for a “day bag” when I had plans to be out of the house a fair bit and I was eager to put it to the test.

The purse arrived just before the boys and I left for North Dakota and I decided to bring it along to use during the day. One of the things I noticed first about this purse was its Cognac colour. I have to admit, the reddish-brown shade is not one that I would have chosen on my own when buying a purse, but the rich colour of leather was both beautiful and versatile when I saw it in person. It went well with almost all my outfits and is definitely one of those timeless colours that will look great for years to come.

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Treat Your Feet to Style and Comfort with Kravings by Klogs-Giveaway

September 24, 2013 by Kathryn 163 Comments

I am a little bit shoe obsessed and as a result, I have an entire set of shelves filled with my footwear. From cute boots to absurdly high heels to designer sandals to comfy flats, I pretty much always have a pair of shoes that will add the finishing touch to an outfit. But sometimes I still struggle to find shoes that meet that perfect balance between comfort and style…shoes that look stylish and dressy but that I can wear all day long. Kravings by Klogs offers shoes that do just that and recently I received a pair of the Taylor Red Full Grain pumps from the new Kravings by Klogs fall line to test out. These shoes looked adorable and incredibly comfortable, so I couldn’t wait to see how they worked for me.

I tend to wear shoes between an 8 and an 8½ in North American sizing and so I went for the larger size with these shoes. As soon as they arrived, I knew that was the wrong move. The reason I sometimes need a larger size is that narrow shoes tend not to fit my foot well, but the Kravings shoes are made wider to begin with so that as the foot naturally swells during the day, the shoes still feel great. Unfortunately, that meant that the size I chose was actually too long for my foot and doesn’t quite stay on the way they should. They are still wearable with heel grips but if you’re one of those women that hovers between two sizes when buying shoes, definitely go for the smaller size with this line. [Read more…]

Protect Your Phone in Style with Truffol Luxury iPhone Cases

August 7, 2013 by Paresh Pandya 4 Comments

Part of the fun of purchasing a smartphone is the amount of customization that can be done with after-market accessories. There is a wide array of protectors, cases, wallets and stickers to give your phone that personalized touch to match your personality. Truffol is a new entrant to this market with a line of premium iPhone 5 cases to appeal to the distinguished consumer.

Truffol offers a variety of case options and colours ensuring a customized experience for all. The company’s two main lines are the “Minimalist” and the “Classic”. I opted for the “Classic” in a navy aircraft-grade aluminum frame with a navy Italian leather backing. Yes – real Italian leather! Other colours include silver/orange, silver/red, silver/navy, and black/black. If that’s not opulent enough, there is also a 16 karat rose gold option to really make your case pop.

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Protect Your Feet and Get Outdoors this Summer with Blundstone Boots

June 29, 2013 by Kathryn 10 Comments

There is nothing better than a good pair of boots, but the biggest problem I have when shopping for sturdy hiking boots or stylish boots for city wear is that they often take weeks or even months to break in and feel really comfortable. And while I have found boots that feel great right away, they generally tend to be flimsy and quickly start to break down and fall apart.

Then Blundstone Canada gave me the chance to choose a pair of its famous leather boots to review. Blundstone boots women’s boots are specifically designed to be comfortable as soon as they’re pulled on for the first time and the thick leather exterior gives them unparalleled durability too. I chose the classic boots from the 550 Series, Blundstone #585 boots in Rustic Brown to review and I couldn’t wait to check them out.

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