Healthy Deodorant...do I HAVE to smell like Eucalyptus???

As a child, my family was very health conscious. The woes of the worlds ways were steadily brought to my attention by my diligent mother. It is believed by some that wearing a battery operated watch is detrimental to your health...I don't remember why. Maybe I can't remember because of the aluminum poisoning brought on by ingredients in my toothpaste and anti-persperant!!

Due to my childhood training, I am afraid of anti-persperant. Every time I've worn it, I worry that my longing to smell nice will translate into memory loss in my future. (Aluminum causes Alzheimer's)

I wonder if there is a name for that fear... like persperphobia.

So, my life has consisted of a long drawn out search for deodorants...for they do not contain aluminum. For years, many of the typical hygiene companies made deodorants and they were readily available on my pharmacy shelf. Then one day, they disappeared! What was a sweaty girl to do? The idea of rubbing a scentless crystal rock under my arm, just didn't appeal to me. And scouring the health food stores left my nose wrinkled in disgust at the smell of the Chamomile or Lavender options they sold.

Then one day...at the back of my favorite gossip magazine...my little eye did spy... "THE HEALTHY DEODORANT" and to my extreme excitement the ad went on too say that it came in my very favorite scent! VANILLA!!! To Google I quickly headed, to search for a store in Edmonton that might carry it. Voila! Sephora!

I was a happy girl! The LAVANILA product was all I hoped it would be and more! I didn't even mind the $23 price tag since it really lasts a long time!

But a few weeks ago, I decided to try my local pharmacy one more time and was happy to see new options available! So I've given two new products a try and am happy with both their scent and their "service"

Their price tag makes me smile too as they were both under $5!

So... happy smelling folks!
And thanks to no aluminum...this is a life lesson I'll always remember!

My adventures as a Kingsway Mall Stylist!

Thanks to many of my friends and family...I was voted into my dream job this summer! Many of you have asked me what I've been up to, what it's been like, and if I'm loving it...so I thought I'd post an update of what I've done so far!

(Photo's courtesy of The Sun Edmonton)

The first project I was assigned to was Back2School! A familiar subject for me, as I was preparing my own two for grade 5 and 3 this year!

Photo By Kingsway Mall

Photo By Kingsway Mall

 I had great fun dressing my models for both The Edmonton Journal and The Sun.

Another amazing opportunity came when I got to record my very own radio commercial!

 I do have a copy of it, but if you'd like to hear it, contact me!

I also recorded two television commercials for Global Television, and was on the morning news with Global talking about back to school...watch the segments here !

And then to cap the Back2School project off, my kids were models for a segment on Shaw!

Check out September 2011 Avenue Magazine HERE and pay close attention to page 17! 

And to answer the question of how I'm enjoying my new job...I LOVE IT!! Working for John Chwyl is a dream come true! My adventure has only just begun and already I'm black and blue from all the "pinch me" moments!

Rolling in Fall Trends 2011

Rolling in Fall Trends 2011 by NicoleRuth featuring wedge high heels All found at Kingsway Mall

Fall weather...time to cozy up in your favorite warm tones and textures, and layer, layer, layer. Daytime can be warm, but we all know our weather in Alberta is a fickle friend. Don't let the breeze blow away your fun with fashion. Fall is my favorite fashion season because it's the time to play with cozy scarves, boots, and cardigans. Fall 2011 hottest trend is the wedge bootie. The one featured here is from Aldo, and what I love most about it is the combination of textures. The crochet top and the slouchy leather just ooze fall to me. Plus, I LOVE the hidden wedge. Makes you look super tall with out anyone realizing you've added a couple inches! So this fall...get out there and kick some leaves... and as always, do it with style! Remember! Life is your runway...even if it's covered in leaves!

Wolford
£24 - harrods.com

ALDO wedge high heels
$30 - aldoshoes.com

Fielding Grey Metal Floral Wire Wall Decoration
£35 - habitat.co.uk

Rolling In The Deep Sheet Music - Adele - 418508 | FreeHandMusic.com
freehandmusic.com

"We Will Never Be As Young" Tee - Graphic Tees - Garage
$17 - shopgarageonline.com

Hurricane Katrina...the restoration.

They named a hurricane after my daughter.

It's true... she was born before the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina, and when I see her room, I see the connection.

For the sake of our relationship, I choose years ago to just close the door.

But this week she went to camp...for 5 days!

Now was my chance! I took out all her belongings...

Sighed over the border I lovingly hung when she was a baby...

Then I got to work. Washed walls (sighed over the drip of milk on the wall from her baby bottle!)

Filled nail holes, scrubbed glue from tape that had held up Selena Gomez posters.

Then prepped, sanded, swept, painted a coat, repeat!

My good assistant/hubby hung the fab chandelier I found a year ago.

Then came the wallpaper, bedding, accessories...

and I even framed her OWN artwork!

Then came the big moment! I picked her and her brother up from camp and made the plan with my assistant/husband...he hid in her room with the video camera.

I expected tears...she threw her camp wristband at her dad.

I think that meant she was happy.

Watch the video above.

Wild Africa Dreams by NicoleRuth featuring safari jewelry

Beautiful Bloggers at Bamboo Ballroom

Before I begin telling you about the fun I had last night...let me just say that the ladies at Bamboo Ballroom embody all the things that make up a great retailer. Style, pizazz, kindness, generosity, adventure, grace and enthusiasm! And it all shows clearly in the design and function of their great store! Thank you Kyla and Anastasia for a great evening!

So last night they hosted an event specially for Edmonton Fashion Bloggers! What great fun was had as we had our hair done by Ponytails + Horseshoes, enjoyed checking out hot spring color trends for makeup by Nicola Gavins, sipped on delish lemony drinks, and perused the stylings of the store! Once we found the drapings of our choice we donned our sassy outfits and had our photos taken by the sweet Ashley Champagne! So much fun packed into one night!

Of course I had my turn at trying on some new frocks... This Alex dress by Valerie Dumaine(a Canadian designer), is so much fun! It has such great detailing with the crossing ribbons and like I've always said...all dresses should have pockets! The other notable thing about this dress was it's perfect length, not too short... and the great comfort with the stretchy fabric!

Another great try-on was this sexy top from Ringspun from the UK as well as these very current gypsy pants by Finders Keepers  all the way from down under in Australia!

 

Some of the Edmonton bloggers in attendance included http://mariealamode.blogspot.com/

and http://www.chroniclesofafashionista.com/

It was also great to see http://dressmedearly.com/ again
and meet http://highglosswhite.com/
and  http://www.rotatingcompass.blogspot.com/ ! (Let me know who I missed!)

Thank you Bamboo Ballroom for a great event!

Hypnotic Robotic

Robot Earring and Necklace Set

As soon as I saw this adorable robot necklace on www.ellanora.com I knew that not only did he need to find his way to my jewelry collection, but that robot accessories were about be be a big hit. 

(Meet Robert...I had just had to give him a name!)

There's something both nostalgic and childlike about these little guys that make even the most simple outfit playful and fun. Perfect to perk up a rainy day or a sweet addition to a casual summer day's styling.

Mr.Roboto Ring at Ellanora

Robot Necklace at EllaNora