Saving the best for last…… this beauty one-piece swimsuit marks the final episode of Billabong in BC on Skinny Belle! It has been such a great experience collaborating with Billabong. Not only has it made me feel all surfer-girl-call-me-kate-bosworth-like (yes, I can dream 😛 ) but it has been a pleasure working with the Billabong team. 

It has been SO LONG since I have worn a one-piece swimsuit. Why on earth would I ever have stopped wearing them. They are freakin’ bomb. Maybe it was because I was traumatized as a child when my mother forced me to wear a full body one-piece. No, this is not a joke. I legitimately had to wear a “swimsuit” that went from my ankles to my wrists. Like… my FULL BODY was covered. Think wetsuit status. Yes, I was that ginger kid on the beach. Let’s not even get into the hats I was forced to wear as a child. Okay so my mother did have really good intentions (making sure my skin didn’t burn and I stayed sun-safe blah blah) but MY GOD must that have traumatized me if I only brought out a one-piece now at age 24. (<— insert like a mil crying/laughing emojis here hahaha)

So now you know of my ginger-child horrors. Enjoy that from the safety of your own home. And please for the love of god, never do that to your children.

Okay got way distracted there. Anyways, point being I am all about them one-pieces now. Check out what other beauty one-pieces Billabong has in store by clicking here. 

Hope you guys love this Billabong in BC series as much as I do! What was your fave episode? Tell me in the comments below 😀

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Kaleeeeee salad. This baby is a staple in my world. There is something about kale that is so…. adult. Like, look at me go. I ate KALE today. Not just normal lettuce, but nutrient-packed kale.

And okay so kale mightttt not be the most exciting food, but if you dress it up right it tastes damn good if you ask me. So why should you bother eating kale? Well.. there are TONSSSS of health benefits. 

Here are my faves:

• Kale promotes healthy skin and hair!! Yaaaaasssss give it to me. 
• It is great for good digestion. Healthy insides = winning.
• Improves bone health due to the high amount of vitamin K.
• Kale supports the health of your heart! 

So even though kale isn’t super exciting in terms of it’s taste, it is an important thing to mix into your diet. AND, my dear friends, I am here to help you make it taste great. Example 1: my Blueberry Kale Salad.

What’s in it:

Salad stuff

• Thin sliced almonds
• Radishes (about 5 or 6)
• Generous handful of fresh blueberries
• Dino kale

Dressing stuff

• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1.5 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• Squirt of dijon mustard
• Dash of maple syrup
• Fine ground salt
• Pepper

Okie so start by putting all your ingredients for your salad dressing in a little jar a shaking about. Set that bad boy aside.

Now, chop up your dino kale so that it is sliced nice and thin. Take a potato peeler, and slice up your radishes. Or you can use a knife to do this, but I yolo’d and used a potato peeler lol. Take your kale, radishes, and blueberries and put in a large bowl. Cover in your dressing and toss! Put that on a plate and generously sprinkle your sliced almonds on top. Doneeeeezo. 

What do you guys think of this salad recipe? Will you be trying it out? Comment below!

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Howwwwwww much fun is this outfit you guys?! 

This past weekend I attended my cousin’s wedding in Edmonton, Canada. It was a big week-long wedding that was a really cool blend between a traditional Indian wedding and a North American wedding. Obviously I took this opportunity to wear an Indian sari to one of the events — the actual wedding ceremony.

Not going to lie, it was a bit of a challenge getting the whole thing together because it was pretty much just meters and meters of fabric that you wrap around yourself. Girl figured it out though, and I like to think I did a pretty good job :D. Other than the fact that I wrapped the inside layer way too tight, and ended up feeling like a sausage stuffed in its casing when I walked because my legs were way too close together. But hey, a small hiccup in an otherwise well-executed outfit. 

A big congratulations to my cousin and her new husband! The ceremony was so so beautiful, and the entire wedding was a big success.

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Is this not the most amazing thing you have ever seen? I was legit almost crying I was so happy while I was eating it. Not sure if that is normal or not but whatever let’s just roll with it.

This recipe was stolen from my girl Chrissy Tiegen. Let’s put this out there, her life is just winning. She is married to John Legend AND she came up with this bomb-ass recipe (amoung many others.) I am obviously a crazy fan-girl (again, normal?) so when I cooked her Spaghetti Squash Al’ Forno I knew I had to share the love with ya’ll. Because this dish is a beautiful beautiful thing.

We also need to talk about the beauty of spaghetti squash. It is basically imposter spaghetti that is way healthier for you. Vegetable spaghetti? Kind of sounded like bs to me when someone told me about it. I was like ya right I will enjoy some lame squash as much as I would pasta. Go away. But really, this is an awesome alternative!! Not only did I tolerate it, I… I… loved it. (I know I said the L word so quick. Look at me go getting all emotion n’ stuff.)

What’s in it:

Squash stuff:

• 1 spaghetti squash
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper

Sauce stuff:

• 1 medium white onion
• 4 tbsp butter
• 28 ounce can of crushed tomatoes
• 4 cloves of garlic
• Large handful of fresh basil

Topping stuff:

• 1 ball of fresh mozzarella
• 1 piece of provolone cheese
• Approx 6 leaves of fresh basil

Alright, as per usual let’s start by prepping our ingredients so we can enjoy a generous glass of wine while cooking and not be running around the kitchen like a chicken with it’s head cut off. Cut your squash in half and remove all the seeds with a spoon. Dice up your onion, set aside. Take a large handful of fresh basil (don’t bother with dried basil for this, just get the fresh stuff it will change your world) and roughly chop it up. Finally, grab your cheese and slice it up into nice thick slices.

Food prep… done!

Now, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Take your squashy squash and rub oil all over it, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place face down on the tray and pop that bad boy in the oven for 35 – 40 minutes. 

While we wait for the squash to cook….

Sauce time! Put 4 nice and generous tablespoons of butter into your saucepan. Turn the heat onto medium, and toss in your diced onions. Cook these for a few minutes (be careful they don’t start to brown) then add in your crushed tomatoes. Put your garlic through a garlic press and add in the sauce. Finally, add in your chopped basil. Stir occasionally and simmer for the rest of the time the squash is cooking. It should get niceeee and thick while you cook it. 

Once the squash is done, take it out of the over and flip over the halves so the insides are facing up. Spread a few tablespoons of sauce over the top of each squash. Add some more of your chopped basil on top. 

HERE COMES THE CHEESE PEOPLE. This is my favourite part of this whole recipe. I am sure you can tell from the pics but I was very aggressive with my cheese application. But really, when am I not aggressive with my cheese. It is just way too good haha. So anyways, get all up in your cheese’s business and put a nice thick layer of mozzarella. Top THAT with another layer of provolone. (You can never have too much cheese and that is a fact.) And finally, put those last few whole basil leaves on top for garnish.

Put the squash back in the oven with the broiler on high for 4 minutes. 

You you are doneeee!!! 

Oh also, the best way to eat this is to take your fork to the edges of the squash, and pull inwards and up. To get all the delicious spaghetti squash out 🙂

What do you think?! Will this be your Sunday night dinner?

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Okay so I have a confession to make. I have pretty much been living in jumpers for this entire summer. They are THE easiest outfit to wear and look semi put-together while doing it (with minimal effort.) Because really, think about it… jumpers are basically adult onesies that are socially acceptable to wear in public. #WINNING. And all you have to do it throw one of those bad boys on and you are out the door looking fab. Which is efficient. And you guys know how much I love efficiency. Efficiency is the key to life. Really… haha. Being efficient means you have time to fit all of your favourite things in. And I dare you to tell me you know someone who doesn’t love doing all their favourite things!

Moving right along…. *ahem*

My Billabong in BC series continues! I absolutely love this jumper, for many reasons other than the efficiency of wearing a jumper (LOL.) If you guys don’t think I am weird yet I am legitimately concerned for you. K so ANYWAYS, this jumper from Billabong is unreal. It is low-backed and comfy as ever. The fact that I don’t have to wear a bra with this is just fantastic. Because, freedom. (Anyone feel me on this??)

You can order your own Billabong Jumper by clicking here. 

What did you guys think of this episode of Billabong in BC by Skinny Belle?! Which is your favourite so far? In case you missed them, check out Skinny Belle’s Billabong in BC episode I, episode II, and episode III. 

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