Rihanna x Puma Unboxing

This post is a little late, but earlier this summer I ended up scoring a pair of the ever-elusive Rihanna Fenty x Puma Creepers. I was initially unsure of the shoe when it first dropped, but it quickly grew on me! I got the shoes in the Bordeaux colourway, which is a hunter green colour with a dark red stripe. I love this colourway as it reminds me of the classic 70s inspired Puma styles. I originally ordered this pair from Nordstrom and after a whole ordeal (watch the video below to hear about it) I ended up cancelling my order and ordering from Toronto-based Getoutside Shoes. I had no idea Getoutside was also carrying this line, so I was quite pleasantly surprised to find out I could grab a pair from here. This way I avoided dealing with insane conversion rates, shipping and customs fees. I think these shoes are a must have for any die hard fan of Miss Badgyalriri (such as myself) and/or Puma. I know I'm eyeing the fluffy slippers as my next purchase!

Check out my unboxing vid of the shoes below!

DIY Gift Crate

I created this really cute gift crate as a present to one of my best friends and wanted to share with you all how I made it! I think it's a really cool, aesthetically pleasing way of presenting a gift. The great part about it is that the recipient can use it as decor and storage afterward. The gifts we put in the crate were a collaborative effort between myself and two other friends and I think it all added a really personalized twist. Check out the video below for a full tutorial.

My Trip to La Romana, Dominican Republic

This post is long overdue, but last month I took a little trip with my girlfriends to La Romana, Dominican Republic. We stayed at the Grand Bahia Principe La Romana Resort, and I highly recommend it especially if you are a family, and/or looking for something more low-key than the usual resort fare. The weather was beautiful almost all throughout the trip and the resort staff were wonderful and attentive. We participated in two off-resort excursions - ziplining, and snorkeling with a trip to Catalina Island. These two excursions really made the trip for me, as we got to really see the beauty of the island without the commercialized lens of a resort. 

Hope you enjoy my vacay pics and that they help you think of warmer days. I filmed a lookbook/travel diary of my trip as well. Check it all out after the jump! 

XOXO, 

Lisa 

Take Instagram Pics Like a Pro - DIY Marble Background

I've always wondered how other bloggers were able to get their pictures and feeds perfectly curated and what they were using for the beautiful marble backdrops I was seeing. After a little poking around, I've finally figured it out - marble Con-Tact paper! I bought the paper off of Amazon and used a square piece of plywood I got from Home Depot to lay it down on. For my example, I put together a cute little beauty flat-lay using some of my beauty favourites - MAC lippies, Better Than Sex mascara by Too Faced, Essie nail polishes in Borrowed in Blue and Ballet Slippers, Nars blush in Outlaw and Nars lip gloss in Stolen Kisses. Watch my tutorial below to see how I put it all together:

Tory Burch Robinson Double Zip Tote Review

Hey Friends!

I'm back with another video and this time it's a bag review. I've been rocking (and loving) this sturdy satchel and thought I'd let everyone know my thoughts on the bag. Please check out the video below. :)

XOXO Lisa