I found My Mer-castle And It’s In Thailand!

Happy Mermaid Monday!

While I’m still sort of loopy from East Asian jet lag and suffering some serious beach withdrawal from the Andaman seaside, I wanted to make sure you merbbz knew all about the mer-magical Siam Mermaid Castle in Bangkok that I visited the other week!

I almost missed even seeing this place! I luckily found out about it through one of my Thai merbbz on Instagram ( thank you so so much @nanadezelo) and talk about serendipity because I was flying to Bangkok the very next day and this was right in the vicinity of my hotel.

After getting distracted by the endless sea of unique fashion boutiques and beauty stores,  I came face to face with the glorious 4 story Siam Mermaid Castle. Yes, you read that right, 4 floors! Each filled with new products and prop setups to enchant the senses.

(For those merbbz who prefer video, I have a walk through available on my YouTube channel here)

Even from the outside, the flashy accessories and adorable decor with the cartoon siren lured me right in and I was hooked.

The first floor had an array of colorful jewelry, makeup brushes, costumes and customized denim, tops or just full out fun street wear. The way they lay this out is that each floor floats you up to the true, ultimate mermaid form.

 

The walls are painted in a neon fuschia and indigo shade with mermaid scales decals, and it’s the cutest. I wish my bedroom was this color!

True Love = this sheer dress with a painted on mermaid costume!

 

And obviously, a mermaid store wouldn’t be complete without an array of swimmable mermaid tails, which were only in Neoprene but quite soft and affordable.

 

Then it was time to venture on to the second floor… Even more makeup, costumes, and blankets up there.

Wouldn’t you want to do get dolled up here?

Mermaid brush set $23 CAD

 

And okay how cute is this sign and set up enticing you for a mermaid snack on the next floor up?

The menu was on the pricier side, for Thailand, deets in the next pics below.

As I was working my way up to the 3d floor, which was the cafe part of the shop, I started feeling a bit hungry!

Oh hello, Ariel!

After looking through some options, I decided on the mermaid cupcake, which I had seen countless times on their Insta + a mermaid blue lagoon pop! The frappes looked like they had way too much dairy in them though they looked gorg.

And then it was finally time for the infamous tail cupcake

Oh so mer-magical!

 

Paired with a refreshing fizzy blue pop! It was the perfect combo after a hot afternoon in Siam Square.

Roughly around 300 Baht = $13 CAD ish

 

After snacking time was over- it was time to explore the cafe’s floor, which had photo-booth areas for shell-fies. There were even more mini photo props on the final 4th floor, and a nice relaxation vibe for day dreaming merbbz.

Feeling cozy!

 

There were so many things I wanted to buy (obviously) but I ended up choosing a shell mirror and a few tail earrings! Though I hope that they sell those plushies online because I totally would have bought more if I had more luggage space.

After a long day of exploring and shopping, I decided to call it a day. The mermaid castle overall is just a magical place that any merbb should check out if they ever find themselves in Bangkok! I would have spent my entire weekend there easily if I wasn’t on such a tight schedule ( I had spent around 3 hours in there already!).

The cafe pricing is on the higher side for Thailand, but if you’re from out of town it’s still totally affordable, there were also a few lunch items that were kind of junky. The products are also on the pricier side but they are just too adorable to resist, don’t you think?

Would you visit the Siam Mermaid Castle in Thailand? Swim by the comments and let me know ❤

 

 

 

 

 

Mermaid Monday: Say Shello To Your New Beach Bff

It’s been a while since my last post- but I’m back to review one of my absolute fave new backpacks from Isabelle Batz that’s shaped like a fin!

At first glance, the material is shimmery, deep and metallic, to mimic the look and feel of scales under water. But when you graze over the top of the fabric, the sequins flip to reveal a different shade – color changing goodness! I’ve seen this before on viral videos with mermaid pillowcases, but never on a bag, so naturally, I was instantly hooked (no pun intended here).

 

The shades reflect the depths of the ocean’s many layers, starting with the shallow turquoise sinking into a deep sapphire blue and eventually fading into black.

The bag itself is pretty spacious as well, there is an inside pocket to fit your guarded treasures like lipgloss, your iPhone or wallet.

This accessory is super lightweight even when it fills up to the top, the strings keep it balanced and fully supported. The inside and backing look and feel like neoprene, a design touch to keep it water resistant.

For all you merbbz seeking the perfect new accessory to transform your festival or beach styling this bag will be your new bff. You can shop it here, from NYC designer Isabelle Batz.

BRB finding treasures to collect and stash.

 

Mermaid Monday: Acqua Del Elba’s Oceanic Scents

 

Last year I decided to take my fins on a short but sweet vacation to Italy in a little city called Rome…

And, of course, as most material merbaes do, one of the first things I did was explore and scour the city for some hidden treasures in the design district. I spent the whole afternoon checking out the boutiques, taking in the ancient streets and listening in on the foreign chatter of natives. I suddenly came face to face when a monument of teal goodness, the perfume store “Acqua Dell Elba”.

Ever since my first perfume purchase there, I’ve been hooked.

The craftmanship is stunning and the scents last for days (literally). When I spray the scent” Acqua” in my hair, it trails and trails even in the muggiest city walks. They’re all handcrafted on a paradise island called Elba (seriously need to go there, yesterday!)

Design:
-Super clean, modern glass design

-Blue colored fragrance (looks like the ocean!)

-Durable glass (but don’t drop it cause you never know!)

Scents:

Donna: Sweet, floral scent with a musky undertone to it. Made with, myrtle, gardenia, jasmine and Mediterranean shrubs + marine cistus. It’s the perfect scent for Spring with a touch of the sea.

Acqua: This one I LOVE, it’s totally unisex as well. The scent transfers well on men as it does with women I’d say. It’s fresh, with lemon, musk and mediterrean shrubs + it has marine algae! Yes Merbaes you heard that right.  MARINE ALGAE.

The company ships internationally, but if you happen to have a store near you, I would def recommend stopping by, it’s just such a soothing, minty experience!

Have you tried their perfumes? Would you try them out? Let’s get the pod talking ❤

FULL Video will be posted here tomorrow!

Become A Land Mermaid With These Fintastic Swimsuits

Happy Starfish Saturday Merbaes! I know it’s been a while.

I have been actively planning my trip to Miami on Monday, and by actively planning, I mean buying ridiculously cute accessories and clothes that would be perfect to shoot and strut in while there, soaking up the sun! (Us Canadian mermaids don’t get much of that).

Margarita Mermaid has been on my mind for quite some time now, plus she’s been all over my Instagram feed for the past few months (Thanks for the reminder, Instagram :p) . This designer creates adult mermaid attire that will make your inner child squee of happiness.

My only frustration with purchasing was that anytime a style i’d want would get restocked or released on the website, my size would be gone in a matter of minutes (figures!).

Luckily, I was able to snatch a mix and match pair of high waisted mermaid bottoms and a seashell inspired bikini. Of course, they are both blue/teal, my signature colours!

I can’t wait to share the photos of me wearing it on the beach! But for the time being, check out her amazing newest collection “Castaway Siren” 

 

 

 

Musical Vampire Mermaids? Yes plz!

What do you get when you mix the mischievous nature of mythical mermaids with a modern twist a la 80’s?

The Lure.

This trailer starts off pretty grim, reminiscent of the Odyssey with the captivating mermaids that attracted the sailors to their deaths with their songs. It quickly ripples off into a gleam of fab imagination, one floating in a bleak ocean of an exotic club reality.

There’s tons of glitter, glamour and a pinch of horror, but the musical sing along aspect of the film relieves that dark tension.

Personally, I much prefer European films as they offer a sophisticated glimpse into revisiting the mermaid idea without making it corny and PG, so I wasn’t surprised to learn this was shot in Poland (plus the subtitles gave it away).

Who else is excited to see this movie? Let’s bring a little show girl goth-ness into the mer-world!

Dudeoir x Mermaids

If you’ve never heard of Joshua Varozza listen up merbaes, because this guy definitely caught my attention like a fish out of water!

You may remember him from his previous epic photo-shoot collection that went viral, it had an America theme. But now he dove a bit deeper and decided to come out with this little number.

 

 

 

 

 

I can’t decide if it’s funny or cute, but one thing’s for sure – Merman Power!

Would personally love to see more photo-shoots like this even if they are meant for humour, what about you my fishy friends?

 

 

Arctic Mermaid Hair Transformation!

If you’ve been following me for a while you’ll probably know that I’ve had a variety of blue-green shades for over 8 years now.

It’s been my “go-to” hairstyle for as long as I can remember. My most recent shade being a pastel mint, which was diluted from a deep emerald green.

it’s been a long magical journey… But last week I decided to metamorphose into an icy mermaid!

Here’s a special look into my day at Good Day Hair Shop

So first of all the salon is SUPER cute, they are located in the heart of downtown Toronto tucked away in Kensington market. They make their own hair products (that are heavenly) and know exactly what’s on with trends and colours.

 

Little did I know there are SO many different shades of grey/white and tints, so I decided to let my colourist, Christopher help me choose the right shade.

We started by lifting the entire mint colour from my hair with a lower volume of bleach so as not to damage my poor hair.

Then once my hair was super blonde, we added in some toner + bleach bath to ensure all the colour was out. We then re-added some custom coloured mint to give the subtle halo look. The whole process took about 4 hours.

Christopher was very careful when shampooing my hair and adding the toner, making sure that my hair wouldn’t fry off. We used the Good day hair shop silver fox shampoo and it made my hair feel super soft with the lingering sweet smell of vanilla candy.

The end result: A super cool toned silver with a mint halo

 

 

 Styled + extensions added:

I used Good Hair Day Shop‘s exclusive Mermaid Sea Salt Spray to finalize the beachy- wavy look and give my tresses that much needed mer-curl.

You can buy their spray in store and it smells absolutely fintastic! It also doubles up as a hair spray. Perfect for those summer festival looks !

For silver hair maintenance, they also carry a purple shampoo + conditioner combo.

I would highly recommend the products + the salon and my magical hair colourist Christopher for anyone looking to change up their hair, they do an excellent job and made this mermaid super happy!

XO

This Jewellery Is As Pretty As The Ocean!

When I came across Japanese artist Mariko Kusumoto’s delicately detailed necklaces, I thought I was peering into another world. One filled with whimsy, lightness and magic.

At first glimpse, you would think these pieces are made from environmental treasures that were found in nature. Familiar forms of sea urchins, shells and flourishing anemones instantly came to my mind.

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After all, they look so organic and ever- so fragile, like majestic organisms plucked from right under the sea.

 

Kusumoto is inspired by anything that may stimulate, inthrall and delight the senses, when creating her designs.

She does this by heating translucent fabric, then molding and shaping it into perfect, synthetic magical eye-gasms.

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The level of sophistication is near perfection, fit for a mermaid queen to wear and style.

If you had one of Mariko’s pieces, where would you wear it out first?

 

Mermaid Tights: Review Continued..

Hello my Merbaes!

So I am really excited to talk about these fin-tastic tights from Tinkercast that went super viral!

Here you will get an in depth look at the tights through pictures + some quick notes about them, what I like and what I don’t like!

So, here we go.

Here is a quick sneak peek at one of my recent shoots with the amazingly talented Montreal based photographer Marisa Parisella (Glamour MTL) while wearing the tights.

 

 

So as you can see they LOOK and FEEL like my skin because they are sheer tights, that fit you oh so perfectly.

You can rock them with pretty much anything, as I was mentioning in my video, I wore them with a short teddy/lingerie for this pin up inspired shoot and with some rhinestone heels!

Here’s some less fancy shots I took on my camera at home:

 

What I like:

-Durable (but you should still be careful when performing physical exercise)

-Lightweight

-Fashionable

-Realistic

-Shimmery!

What I don’t like:

-Sweat/heat trapping behind silicone applications when moving around a lot

 

That’s pretty much it, really!

I absolutely love them, they are so sparkly and magical, and honestly since these are considered a wearable prosthetic, the price tag is actually not as bad as it initially seems. If you don’t have the $ for a full on silicone tail, these could be a great, unique alternative as well!

I will do another blog post checking in and updating you lovelies on how they hold up, but so far so good!

Here are the shop links:

https://www.facebook.com/tinkercast/?fref=ts

https://www.etsy.com/listing/268569066/mermaid-tights-with-handmade-silicone

XO

Here kitty, kitty.

Shaving your head into a shape or random, somewhat cool pattern has been a trend for a while now, but for the ultimate cat lovers, you can now get purrfect peeking kitties!

Meet Katichka, the instagrammer that made this a trend!

Katichka is most definitely some NEXT LEVEL cat lady..

Oh gosh, so many ideas… colour combinations…

Mind= blown!

Would you try this? Comment and let me know 🙂