gdp's Comments

Well-Heeled, With a Mission : Graduation Present for a Young Woman

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:01:04 +0000

I really like Asian Pear's idea of a personally letter sharing your lessons and experience. Of course, this depends on how close you and your cousin are. Even though I love PF books, it's possible she may not read it, but everyone loves letters! :) As for a gift, I think a beautiful and timeless watch is always a great choice. It's a bit boring, but it was one of my graduation gifts, and I love it.

theNotice: a beauty blog : The Dark Eyeliner Rises | An Anne Hathaway (as Catwoman) makeup tutorial + look

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 02:58:58 +0000

I love this look, Rae! I'm going to try the liner in lash line tip. I've got some Annabelle smudge liners which may be able to do the trick until I get Licoriche... :)

Well-Heeled, With a Mission : Investing in a Long Distance Relationship

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 22:57:14 +0000

BF just moved away to Boston and I've already booked 2 flights (Labour Day and Canadian Thanksgiving long weekends). We will definitely try to see each other once a month and I was able to score a good deal on the flights ($220 round trip average). Hopefully there will be more good deals, and maybe a few road trips with friends : ) LDR is definitely expensive, but worth it!

Well-Heeled, With a Mission : Money Attitudes at Business School

Sat, 4 Aug 2012 23:00:05 +0000

This is such great news! I was initially a bit worried about BF going to do his MBA since I wasn't sure of how his classmates would view the value of a dollar (I also assumed many of them would be well-off and be jet setting to exotic destinations every other weekend), but it makes sense that there would be many like-minded individuals as well. Thanks so much for sharing!

Well-Heeled, With a Mission : Goodbye $23,000: The Biggest Check I've Ever Written

Thu, 5 Jul 2012 00:45:40 +0000

Eeeks, I hear you. I feel a pain in my chest (well, not literally) every time I write a check for a years worth of car insurance. Here in Ontario, Canada, I pay about $2,500 annually just for insurance.... And before that, paying for tuition during my undergrad was also pretty painful at about $8,000 a semester. Still nothing compared to $23,000! I'm sure it will be all be worth it though. :)

From Shopping to Saving : How To Tell If You Are a Shopaholic

Tue, 15 May 2012 23:24:06 +0000

I don't think I was a shopaholic, but I definitely was unaware of where my money was being spent before I started tracking everything. I still like to have some consumerism in my life - maybe one too many lipsticks :P - but my spending is definitely more planned, and it makes me feel like I am in more control.

You Have More Than You Think : 40 Things You Don't Know About Me: Shawanda Greene

Sat, 5 May 2012 14:35:56 +0000

This is awesome! I love getting to know bloggers. I, too, have tried to become a vegetarian. I think my longest stint was about 5 years, then I succumbed... Animals taste good. I just try to have them in moderation.

Well-Heeled, With a Mission : Long Distance Relationship & Getting Ahead Financially

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 01:22:12 +0000

I was so relieved to read this, WH. My BF and I are about to embark on a LDR journey once again, but instead of 6 weeks apart, it may be a few months apart at a time. He's got a full tuition scholarship to Harvard Business School or INSEAD which I am very proud of him, but I have been really dreading the LDR part. BF and I have done LDR before, but it was for work, and he would be able to fly back every few weeks, which made it not so bad. But now that we have to do it for so long -- it's scary. After reading your article, it made me feel better and reading all those comments, made me feel even less alone. Yes, it will be difficult, but I think that he is worth it and I think that our relationship is worth it. I guess I will be getting very familiar with the airports soon... :)

Well-Heeled, With a Mission : Groom vs. Bride: Wedding Attire

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:21:34 +0000

I had no idea how much wedding dresses cost until I started talking to my friends getting married, then I started watching "Say Yes to the Dress." The price per wear is crazy, and I loathe how the "Say Yes to the Dress" always make $1,500 or $2,000 budgets seem "so low" or are "budget friendly" dresses. Unfortunately, girls don't usually wear suits to their weddings, because if we did, we'd be paying the same as a guy, and getting as much cost per wear out of it. I got custom made suit in Hong Kong last fall, and it "only" cost me $600. But everyone has their own priorities, so if wearing a $50, or $500, or $5,000 or even $50,000 dress is what makes them happy, then that's really none of my business.

Well-Heeled, With a Mission : In Search of Good Skin: What I Spend on Skincare

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 01:00:25 +0000

I"m also uber jealous of CB's and my BF's perfect skin. I also used to suffer from acne growing up (grade 6 to grade 10) until I took Accutane, which finally made it go away. But that stuff is really tough on your body, and I would not recommend it if other things are working for you. I also remember when my little cousin would ask me why I had all those spots on my face, or when my mom's friends would visit - take one look at me, and told me to stop eating french fries, chocolate and soy sauce. Right now, I still see a dermatologist every few months when my acne is under control. I use a gentle cleanser (SpectroJel), Differen Gel, Serum, and black mud moisterizer at night. Then in the morning, an AHA toner, moisterizer, sunscreen. I've stopped going to get facials because they were too expensive and also, my skin didn't need them. I like to do DIY masks, like honey with sour cream (LOVE IT!), or cucumber masks. I probably spend about $435 - $500/year on skin products/skin care alone. This doesn't include make-up, of course.... SpectroJel ($20), Black Mud Lotion 2x($55), Day moisturizer ($30), Serum 2x($38), Differen Gel 2x($24 - after insurance), Neo Strate 3x($18 - after insurance), Dermatologist 4x($18 - after insurance), sunscreen $25.

Well-Heeled, With a Mission : GMAT Prep Now Course Giveaway

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 17:33:22 +0000

I was planning to write the GMAT and never got around to it. I think that this prep course is just the kick I need! :) Thanks for hosting!

Well-Heeled, With a Mission : Our Biggest Money Fight

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:12:04 +0000

When I first read this post, I thought that if BF and I were to get in a fight about money - this can very well be us! I make and bring my lunch everyday to work. Even if I am in a bind, I bring a can of tuna, can opener and some sliced bread for lunch. But BF likes to go out for lunches and it's usually not uber expensive, but $5 here and $9 there, adds up. Our finances are completely separate right now, so it's not a problem. But like you, I like to shop sometimes, make-up, clothes, moisturizers.... :), and of course, BF buys a pair of jeans, some underwear and he's set for the year.

Well-Heeled, With a Mission : Fess Up Friday: All The Things I Want To Buy Edition

Fri, 9 Mar 2012 21:27:11 +0000

I really liked that Gap peacoat you tweeted last night(?), my vote is for that one! ;) I'm heading to Boston this weekend and am so excited to check out all the American stores! Loft, Ann Taylor, here I come!

theNotice: a beauty blog : THE LIPSTICK BANDITS | The shade that started the fire

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:52:28 +0000

I really like this colour on you! Now that I am starting to experiment with different lipsticks, I now know what beauty bloggers are talking about when they say a lipstick formula is "drying". I've experimented with a few drugstore brands and even though I like the Revlon Blushing Nude colour, I find that after an hour or so, it gets dry, as well. :( Would you say that higher end lipsticks in general have a better formulation in terms of being less dry and more pigmented?

theNotice: a beauty blog : The basic smokey eye | Graphites in the evening

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 02:12:43 +0000

I really love this look. It's smokey but not too over the top, I'd love to try something like this out. Would there be similar colours you'd recommend for this using the Sephora moonbaked shadow palette? I have a very limited stash. My recent post Inspired by: Should I buy Chanel?

Well-Heeled, With a Mission : 2012 Clothing Purchases, January & February

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 02:09:02 +0000

I did a huge closet clean out last year and my closet was left quite bare. I also got a new suit and pumps to add to my wardrobe since my only suit was pretty awful. I now realize it fit me as well as a potato sack :)

Well-Heeled, With a Mission : The Monthly Cost of Technology

Mon, 6 Feb 2012 01:59:45 +0000

Luckily, I don't have to pay for internet or cable, so I just have my cellphone bill (which does not have a data plan), so about $30 - $35/month. I'm not looking forward to the day when I have to pay for internet and cable.

I Pick Up Pennies : DIY spa day

Mon, 6 Feb 2012 01:52:17 +0000

I love DIY spa days :) Thanks for the tips on face masks and deep conditioner. My favourite DIY mask is to mix 1 tbsp of sour cream with 1 tbsp of honey, and then leave it in for 20 minutes. My face always looks so great afterwards.

Well-Heeled, With a Mission : Giveaway: Stiletto Hardware Memory Foam Cushion for High Heels

Wed, 1 Feb 2012 01:31:21 +0000

I never knew that there were such things to make wearing heels easier until I discovered the world of fashion bloggers! Ahhh-mazing! Like, hithatsmybike, I NEED to win this! :) Heels make my outfits look SO much better (and taller).

Well-Heeled, With a Mission : Giveaway: Start 2012 Off Right With A Free Palmer's Planner

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 02:43:12 +0000

Would love to win the money planner!! :)