Sparkles, Lace & Sequins

✨Just a girl who's easily distracted by pretty things. ✨

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Time to Say Goodbye

Time to Say Goodbye

Sparkles, Lace & Sequins is coming to an end after seven years. Head to Emily On Repeat to see the evolution of my style. Thank you for your ongoing support!

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An Experiment in NOT Shopping

An Experiment in NOT Shopping

In my natural habitat – the mall. Sounds like something that doesn’t really fit with a fashion and beauty blogger. But here we are – I’m embarking on an experiment in NOT shopping.  Now obviously, I don’t mean for necessities like shampoo, soap, etc, etc. I mean for the things I really enjoy shopping for the most – clothes, shoes, accessories, beauty products. The things I’ve essentially built…

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Three Spring Outfit Ideas

Three Spring Outfit Ideas

Spring is in the air……sort of. Seems like we have a few really nice days, then the temperature plunges and we’re back to slushy snow and cold winds. But since we’re nearly at May, my hope is that the weather finally turns and we get the spring we’ve all been waiting for. Despite the less than ideal weather, I’m still thinking of spring outfits, mostly because I’m over wearing heavy sweaters…

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Curious Beauty Tips That Work

Curious Beauty Tips That Work

Every once in a while, I come across a beauty tip that may seem out of the ordinary, but actually works really well! Now, there are definitely some strange hacks and ideas floating around on TikTok and YouTube these days – these are not them. These are a couple of tips that work really well and can definitely help your beauty routine – I use all three regularly! Cleansing Balm…

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Recent Things I Love - Never Ending Winter Edition

Recent Things I Love – Never Ending Winter Edition

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Three Types of Products That Transformed My Skin

Three Types of Products That Transformed My Skin

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Get Ready With Me - A Work Week of Outfits

Get Ready With Me – A Work Week of Outfits

Ok, after a long time of being very hesitant about Instagram Reels, mostly because they seemed to take forever to make and time is not something I’m overflowing with, I finally decided to jump on the Get Ready With Me (GRWM) Reels bandwagon. And I have to admit, it was kind of fun! I shared five days of easy work outfits that are perfect if you work from home, but could also work for some office…

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What to Wear on Christmas Day

What to Wear on Christmas Day

Struggling to figure out what to wear to celebrate the holidays? I’ve got you covered with four outfit ideas that fit whatever your holiday plans may be. From dressy, to comfy, to pjs all day, these looks are perfect for celebrating. A sweater dress looks fantastic for the holidays and is so comfy. Whether you pair it with tights and booties, like I’ll likely have to because of our frigid…

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From the Archives: Holiday Cross Stitch

From the Archives: Holiday Cross Stitch

This time last year, I shared a cross-stitch pattern I modified last year and stitched as a holiday decoration. It was so popular, I thought I would share it again this year! I modified a project I saw on Pinterest and made it my own. While I haven’t made a kit (maybe someday), I did create a chart for the design that you can use to make your own version of this project! To print or download the…

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Last Minute Gift (or Early Boxing Day Sale) Finds at Nordstrom

Last Minute Gift (or Early Boxing Day Sale) Finds at Nordstrom

Have you finished all your holiday shopping? If you’re still looking for some last minutes gifts for your girlfriend, sister, mom, bestie, or even yourself, there’s still some time to snag some amazing deals from Nordstrom. They recently updated the sale section and most, if not all the items there are perfect for last minute stocking stuffers or gifts that will definitely be a hit under the…

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2021 Shop Local Holiday Gift Guide

2021 Shop Local Holiday Gift Guide

I am so excited to share my shop local holiday gift guide with you this year! I am a bit late posting this due to how busy November and December have been, but I’m grateful that I can share some of my favourite local retailers and designers. From fashion to beauty to jewelry to plants, I hope this list gives you some holiday gift inspiration that also helps you shop small this…

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2021 Holiday Gift Guides

2021 Holiday Gift Guides

Well, I shared them on Instagram weeks ago, but things have been so busy that this is the first chance I’ve had to share my 2021 Holiday Gift Guides on the blog! This year is the biggest compilation of Gift Guides I’ve ever put together and I think pretty much everyone is covered. You can shop the guides below by clicking on the product images. For The Gals JavaScript is currently disabled in…

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2021 Cyber Week Sale Roundup

2021 Cyber Week Sale Roundup

Cyber Week sales are in full swing and while there will no doubt be some additional fabulous deals on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the sale prices now on are pretty amazing. If you’ve had you’re eye on something, wether as a gift or to wear for the holidays, now is the time to shop while lots of items are still in stock. I’ve rounded up some of my favourite sales and top picks below. J.…

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Updated Chicwish Review Post

Updated Chicwish Review Post

If you’ve followed me for a while, you likely know that one of the retailers I often feature is Chicwish. I’ve been a fan of their unique and elegant styles for quite a while and have a number of their items in my closet that I wear on repeat. Today, I’m sharing an updated review post to give you a sense of what I love about Chicwish, as well as areas where I think they could continue to…

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From The Archives: Holiday Style Inspiration From 2020

From The Archives: Holiday Style Inspiration From 2020

I love the holidays. I mean REALLY love them. My dad remarked on a recent phone call, when I told him I had already put up my Christmas trees (yes, more than one) that I’ve been obsessed with Christmas since I was a little girl. And it’s true – I’ve always loved decorating, dressing up, gifting things, and baking all the Christmas goodies. It’s just the most magical time of the year. While I…

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Sephora Holiday Savings Event

Sephora Holiday Savings Event

Well, if there’s one shopping trend that’s carried over from last holiday season, it’s retailers holding some of their biggest sales a bit earlier in the holiday season. Sephora has jumped on the early sale bandwagon, with the Holiday Savings Event starting today. They’re so early that they even beat me getting my Christmas tree up, which I planned do this weekend! What’s so great about this…

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Beauty Review: Tula Skincare

Beauty Review: Tula Skincare

If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve likely heard me talking about Tula Skincare on Stories. A blogger favourite for years, they recently launched in Canada at Sephora and I was lucky enough to be gifted a set of Tula products to try out. As always, although I was gifted the products, this review is not sponsored and reflects my genuine opinion on how the products work. First up is the Cult…

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