• DIY,  Lifestyle

    how to: the perfect sock bun

    The sock bun – what every girl needs to know! This hairstyle is perfect for those days when you don’t have time to wash or do your hair, or if you’re opting for a classy up-do. Whatever it is, it’ll give you an elegant and fresh look… in under 5 minutes! I’ve seen a few variations on how to do a sock bun, but after some experimentation, I found that this way works best. Oh and for an extra clean look, slick back your hair with some mousse and bobby pin any flyaways after you’ve done your sock bun. 1. Cut the toes off a sock. 2. Roll the sock…

  • Blog,  Lifestyle

    words from the birthday gal

    So it was my 23rd birthday on Friday, and CJ made sure it was a really special day. I woke up to a bunch of balloons over the bedroom door and a trail of paper hearts with sweet notes, leading up to my first gift (cue the “aw’s” here!). CJ had surprised me with lunch at Zen Kitchen, one of Ottawa’s best vegetarian restaurants. Everything is organic and local, and seriously the most delicious place we’ve eaten at in a while. Even CJ, who’s quite the opposite of a vegetarian, said that you would never guess the food was completely vegan! Of course, no birthday would be complete without a…