Tuesday Tunes: Country Girl (Shake It For Me)

Mel's Tune: "Country Girl (Shake It For Me)" by Luke Bryan


...I'm OBSESSED with this song. I <3 Luke Bryan.

Tuesday Tunes: Viva Las Vegas

Mel's Tune: "Viva Las Vegas" by Elvis Presley


...in honour of the big bday celebration!

Tuesday Tunes: Movin' On

Mel's Tune: "Movin' On" by Mya feat. Silkk the Shocker


...because I used to know all the words to this song. It was the soundtrack to my sophomore year in college, lol

Tuesday Tunes: Boyfriend

Mel's Tune: "Boyfriend" by Big Time Rush feat. Snoop Dogg


...Because I'm hilariously obsessed with BTR.  Don't hate. You probably already love this song anyway!

Tuesday Tunes: Lovesong

Mel's Tune: "Lovesong" by Adele


....so good!

Tuesday Tunes: One and Only

Mel's Tune: "One and Only" by Timbaland feat. Fall Out Boy

....whoops, this is a bit late, but whatevs. GREAT SONG.

Tuesday Tunes: Awake

Mel's Tune: "Awake" by Lazyeye

...because I love this band and Devon's voice is insane. I wish there was a comeback planned!

Tuesday Tunes: Let's Go to the Mall

Mel's Tune: "Let's Go to the Mall" by Robin Sparkles


...best. ever.

Tuesday Tunes: Naked

Mel's Tune: "Naked" by Dev & Enrique Iglesias

Tuesday Tunes: Pretty Little Heart

Mel's Tune: "Pretty Little Heart" by Robin Thicke feat. Lil Wayne


...because I adore Robin Thicke. <3

Tuesday Tune: We Are Young

Mel's Tune: "We Are Young" by Fun

...because no matter what anyone says, I'm still young :)

Tuesday Tunes: Follow Through

Mel's Tune: "Follow Through" by Gavin DeGraw

Tuesday Tunes: Dedication to My Ex (Miss That)

Mel's Tune: "Dedication to My Ex (Miss That)" by Lloyd feat. Andre 3000


Not an homage to my ex at all...just actually LOVE this song! 

Tuesday Tunes: Drop the World

Mel's Tune: "Drop the World" by Lil Wayne feat. Eminem


AAANGERRRSSS....

Tuesday Tunes: Icebox

Mel's Tune: "Icebox" by Omarion


...So many meanings

Tuesday Tunes: The Girl

Mel's Tune: "The Girl" by City and Colour


Because I want someone to write a song like this for me...  <3

Tuesday Tunes: Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)

Mel's Tune: "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" by Kelly Clarkson

Because it's true...

Brunch Bits & Bites: Lola's Commissary

Brunch is perhaps the best part of any weekend in Toronto.  Whenever I talk to my friends from Atlanta, they seem to marvel at how often we do brunch up here.  But it's true, Toronto has an amazing brunch culture and unbelievable brunch spots throughout the city.


Yesterday, I popped by one of my absolute favourite brunch spots - Lola's Commissary (also called Lola's Kitchen) located on Church Street between Hayden and Charles.  

Ok, so y'all probably think I enjoy it purely on it's proximity to my house, which while an awesome bonus, I really just love everything about Lola's brunch.  I wish I could comment on the different food options which all look so scrumptious, but because I'm a creature of habit I can really comment only on the eggs bennies...which are UNBELIEVABLE.

What's so deeeelish about the bennies are that they're made with toasted organic whole wheat biscuits.  That's right, I said biscuits!  YUM.  Being from the South, I crave biscuits like crazy and it's so hard to find any restaurant up here that serves biscuits, let alone makes them well.  But Lola's manages to make them so good, that I'll even venture to say they can rival a southern brunch spot.  I got the 'Shroom Benny for the first time yesterday, which was made with mushrooms and caramelized onions.  Unreal.

I highly recommend Lola's if you are looking for a delightful little brunch spot.  But, be warned, make a reservation because it gets pizzity packed!  Here are some other scenes from brunch.

Hope you have a happy Sunday!  Anyone try any great brunch places today?

-Mel  

Accessorize, y'all!

A few posts ago I disclosed my weakness: my dress obsession.   Although I do profess that whenever I go shopping, my eyes are immediately drawn to any frilly, fabulous, flirty and foxy dress on any rack, I have found myself straying to the shiny and sparkly world of accessories!


In Montreal a couple of weekends ago, my friend Steph and I were shopping the boutiques up and down Saint Laurent, and I found myself drawn to a purse that was basically bedazzled with skulls. Yes, you read right...skulls!  After picking it up and putting it down a few times, we actually left the store...shopped a little more and grabbed a crepe...but then happened back upon the store.  Obviously, it was fate's way of saying that I had to purchase the purse.  Afterall, who else would be rawking a skull purse?

I actually was a lot more compelled to get the purse because of this little bling that I recently acquired from a store in Yorkville.

Today was another fabulous accessory day because I finally received my Blackberry Shake from helloberry inc.  I love, love, love this bracelet and am also pumped that the bracelets are made by a local Toronto designer.  I even got a few more mini shakes for good measure!

So, how are y'all accessorizing lately?  Any baubles you've purchased that you just want to share?  Tell us about your finds.


-Mel