lucky penny did it!!!

she *successfully* completed her 29-day challenge at misfitstudio… 29 classes of yoga, pilates and reformer in 22 days. our girl is hardcore, baby. #killinit

founded by amber joliat, the charming studio is tucked away off an alleyway on queen street west. beautiful interior skylights greet every sun salutation, but the rock n’ roll soundtrack (or a whitney tribute) inspire “panther plank push-ups”.

lucky penny’s favourite classes are fusion, method, punch drunk (as in pilates + boxing = piloxing), reformer jump and restorative yoga… all taught by fellow misfits, lindsay, keri and david. there is even a broga class for cute boyfriend, and baby mamma one for her sister, too.

namaste.

lucky penny has learned all the good things in life from mumsy… her biggest cheerleader, inspiration and voice of reason. she also inherited her brunch and shopping genes!

for mother’s day, the ladies will lunch at o&b canteen in the tiff bell lightbox… *mouth-watering* poached eggs, tomato salad and a side of maple bacon, as per usual.

après mimosas, the pair will stroll over to the drake hotel for a little retail therapy. this sunday, may 8th (one day only), lauren baker of lab consignment will be curating a pop-up shop on the sky yard from 11am to 4pm.

featuring lost and found vintage, rac boutique, the leather atelier, a few gently-worn pieces from the closet of yours truly… as well as beautiful baubles from the industrial creations of alynne levigne to her favourite jeweller, foe & dear.

sunday funday.

lucky penny is spring cleaning… not enough hangers for her *new* purchases from nyc. on second thought, maybe she should just buy *more* hangers?

out with the old, in with the new… the winner of her thirteenth reader giveaway contest is… drum roll, please… congratulations, sarah c-b.!!!

sarah wins a personal bra fitting from tryst lingerie, and a $100 voucher towards any underpinning of her choice.

one rule to enter… for more *free* giveaways, “like” lucky penny on facebook and be automatically entered to win!!!

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between finding pennies and seeing 11:11, why not carry around a bit of luck everyday?

dimes were slipped into the pockets of loafers… the going rate of a telephone call back in the 1950s. they were later replaced by shiny pennies as a style statement.

fourteenth lucky penny reader giveaway is 1 of 3 pairs of penny proper coins, perfectly preppy for spring… c’mon, lucky penny meets penny proper. we just couldn’t resist?

co-founded by two canadian lovelies, penny propers come in a variety of colours like lipstick red, royal blue, preppy pink, mustard yellow, and green with envy. neons and metals available, too.

the three winners will be announced on monday, june 6th!!!

only facebook fans can qualify to win… so like us, and best of luck, dollies!

lucky penny knows there are some things she just cannot ignore… when her call display reads “m-o-m”, and a hunger-induced headache.

left to her own devices and craving funghi assoluti from terroni (her favourite salad), she donned her chef’s hat and ventured to fresh and wild for ingredients…

1 bunch of oyster mushrooms

olive oil

garlic (2 minced cloves)

bread crumbs

chopped parsley and a bit of thyme

½ cup grated parmesan

½ cup balsamic vinegar

mix cheese, bread crumbs, parsley, thyme and garlic with some olive oil. toss in mushrooms until well-coated. lay out on a baking sheet, and stick under a 400 degree broiler until crispy and brown. reduce vinegar until slightly syrupy. serve over fresh arugula. drizzle with balsamic reduction.

now if only lucky penny could duplicate their molten chocolate cake… hmmm.

lucky penny is experiencing technical difficulties… server glitches, broken laptop, and maybe a post-birthday hangover (or two). #boozybirthdaybootcamp fail.

so without further ado, the winner of her twelfth reader giveaway contest is… drum roll, please… congratulations, michelle d.!!!

michelle wins the “melody of flight” necklace by kv bijou… former bachelorette jillian harris has one, too.

one rule to enter… for more *free* giveaways, “like” lucky penny on facebook and be automatically entered to win!!!

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ever wondered why a parisienne has that je ne sais quoi? they wear lingerie… not for a man, but to feel good.

thirteenth lucky penny reader giveaway is a personal bra fitting and complimentary underpinning from tryst lingerie—$100 voucher towards a bra/underwear etc. (winner’s choice!)

shana, the lovely proprietor at tryst lingerie, believes that most women are wearing the wrong size.

lucky penny went from a 36B to a 34D or DD… cute boyfriend said he knew it all along.

standing straighter and clothes hanging better, she happily walked out with a bag full of goodies by passionata and fortnight.

the winner will be announced on monday, april 25th!!!

only facebook fans can qualify to win… so like us, svp!