Fall Must Have: Black Leather Moto Jacket
I'm not embarrassed to say that I've been wearing this little leather jacket with everything recently. I picked it up at The Kooples recently. I had originally gone in looking for a little black dress and instead, I came out with this jacket and fringe bag. I figured, I work really hard, at my day job and with the blog, so I treated myself to a little something special. The thing is, I don't mind spending money on a jacket or a bag as long as I love it and get plenty of wear from my pieces. Considering the bag was highly photographed during fashion week, and that I've been wearing the jacket non-stop, I'd say I might the right choice in investing in these pieces for fall. Now, what's on your must have list this season?
xo, Nathalie
WHAT I'M WEARING
The Kooples leather jacket and fringe bag.
MinkPink floral smock dress (gifted).
Sandro Paris black ankle boots.
Armani sunglasses.
Feature: Roztayger #streetstyle
Hi guys! In case you didn't catch it, today is a double post day and I published my most recent skincare review, with kaia naturals, under the Beauty page this afternoon. Make sure you check it out if you haven't already. I'm thinking of doing a few of these double post for the next while just to help me catch up on reviews and some other exciting things that I want to share with you! In the meanwhile, let's get down to my latest fashion collab with Roztayger.com.
If you're a blogger and you're reading this, you'll know there's a lot that goes on before any collaboration or sponsored post goes live. Elizabeth Jeffer, buyer and owner of online shop Roztayger.com, reached out to me with the intention of a collaboration but after countless emails and a really warm phone conversation, she feels like a new friend.
Roztayger is a carefully curated online shop for women and men. They carry limited quantities of brands that Elizabeth finds through her travels around the world. One of the items she recommended for me are these Le Yucca's brogues that she discovered while in Europe. While there, she first wore her shoes all around the city and claimed them to be the most comfortable shoes ever. You know what? They are! I work for a TV station and my days are spilt between the office and being in the studio. I first wore my Le Yucca's on a day where I had to attend WMCFW after an 8 hour work day. I was physically and mentally drained from a long work week but my feet remained happy and comfortable. I went for the brown pair because I like subtle contrast when I get dressed and I have so many black shoes already, so these are really special. Le Yucca's are made in Bologna, Italy.
The crisp white shirt I'm wearing in this post is from a brand called Crippen. It's designed by Susie Crippen, founder of Jbrand. (Only one of my favourite denim lines ever!) What drew me to this top is that it's a classic white shirt yet it's unconventional, in that it's not exactly a button down and has a very modern oversized shape. I can see myself wearing this with leather leggings easily, but for this post I felt compelled to style it with a creme coloured mini. I already know that I'm going to get a lot of wear from this piece.
I can't wait to show you guys other ways to dress these beautiful pieces! Oh, did you read my Off Duty post featuring that modern cut backpack? It's also from Roztayger. Not bad right? Make sure you check them out!
Roztayger.com is having a sale* right now featuring 20% off all black items, with code "blackout". Excluded designers are Tsatsas, Le Yucca’s, Lotuff Leather and PB 0110.
*Sale ends Nov. 1 at midnight.
xo, Nathalie
Review: kaia naturals face wipes
Skincare is really important to me and I was really excited when kaia naturals asked if I wanted to try their line of products. They’re a proudly Canadian company, which is awesome because I always love supporting home-grown brands. Also, all of their products are made with natural ingredients, are non-toxic, 100% biodegradable and cruelty-free.
When it comes to beauty and skincare products, I always ask best friend Diana’s opinion. She’s been obsessed with health and beauty products since we were kids and is incredibly picky. She also has sensitive skin, so she’s very selective.
kaia naturals was kind enough to send us their entire lineup, so we’ve been trying their products for a little while. We sat down this weekend to discuss our experience with each item.
JUICY BAMBO NATURAL FACIAL CLEANSING CLOTHS
Nathalie: The packaging is just adorable. I actually gave some of these to Geoff to use at home and he loves them. He doesn’t always like washing his face, but knows how important it is. This makes it so much easier. He uses them in the morning and evening. I like the fact it’s soaked with vitamins and it’s actually good for your skin.
Diana: I love the individually wrapped cloths for the gym. I don’t wear a lot of makeup, but I still don’t like working out with any of it on. I find that it breaks me out. This cleansed my skin, but it didn’t feel tight, just nice and clean.
Nathalie: I like it for that too. It's rare that the smell of skincare doesn't bother me and I really didn't mind the scent of these. I particularly liked the fact that it’s made with jojoba oil and essential oils. It’s also really neat that you can put the cloths in compost after using them, since they’re made with bamboo fibers and they’ll biodegrade.
BAMBOO TAPIOCA BEADS DAILY EXFOLIATOR POWDER
Diana: This was really cool. I use Clinique Men’s scrub, but it can be harsh and it’s not ideal for everyday use. I have a feeling I’ll be using this regularly, since it can be used daily. I have allergies and blow my nose often, which leaves the skin on my nose and upper lip dry. Helps get rid of those tiny, annoying skin flakes.
Nathalie: I loved this. I especially loved the fact that it works as cleanser, exfoliator or mask. Apparently this type of product is huge in Japan.
Diana: Yes! It’s cool that you can use it with water, oil or green tea. It’s pretty simple to use, and it even comes with that cute wooden spoon so you can measure product.
Nathalie: I wear a lot of makeup for photoshoots, so using it with oil was awesome. It was very effective. And I love that it’s made with natural ingredients – it’s made with coconut and chickpeas, which is awesome.
If you’re in the GTA, you can find the Juicy Bamboo Cleansing Cloths at The Bay – Bay/Queen location & online at TheBay.com as of November 16th.
The Bamboo Tapioca Beads are available at kaianaturals.com and with the code: woahstyle, you’ll receive free shipping when purchasing 2 boxes of Juicy Bamboo on kaianaturals.com.
Disclaimer: This product was kindly provided by kaia naturals, but all opinons are my own.
Off Duty
Post fashion week, all I want to do is chill in comfy clothes. These cozy layers are keeping me warm yet functional as I get back to real life - shopping for groceries, new tires for the car and going to Costco for the 50 lb. box of kitty litter. It was just the kind of weekend I needed after a week of heels, glitter and faux fur. Thank goodness normal clothes!
xo, Nathalie
WHAT I'M WEARING
Bonastre Black Backpack from Roztayger.
Frank & Eileen, red & blue plaid flannel shirt.
Lacoste, Baylen fleeced lined leather boots. (F/W 2015)
Chaser tank.
Lisbeth star necklace.
Dean Davidson pendant.
Rag & Bone zippered moto jeans.
Fashion Week: The Shirt Dress + The Bump
There must be something in the air recently, because pretty much everyone I've been talking to recently has had the weirdest stream of bad luck. Present company included. While getting ready for the Mackage show and private dinner last night, I had a freakish accident and opened the medicine drawer in my bathroom, right onto my forehead! It hurt like crazy!!! Before I knew it, the spot swelled up to the size of a golf ball. Now just imagine me, holding ice to the bump with one hand and desperately trying to finish my makeup with the other.
I ended up wearing a hat that night to conceal the bump on my head, which meant my entire outfit changed at the last minute. While I didn't wear the whole outfit you see here, I did wear the Mackage leather leggings in honour of their SS16 collection. As for the shirt dress in this post, it's a gift from the wonderful team at Frank & Eileen. Their button ups are soft and luxurious and they're the perfect compliment for my edgy-basics. (Thank you F&E!)
Oh, and about that bump on my head, it's now a 2-inch red mark that's still sore. I haven't decided wether or not I'm wearing a hat for the last day of fashion week tomorrow, but I do know that I need to chill out and try to take things one step at a time.
WHAT I'M WEARING
Frank & Eileen Mary shirt dress.
Lisbeth Jewelry necklaces in Lia and Layla.
Mackage leather leggings.
The Kooples leather jacket.
3.1 Phillip Lim ankle boots.
Givenchy small black Pandora.
Old Navy sunglasses.
A Black & White Fashion Week
World MasterCard Fashion Week is amongst us which means chaos and madness in my eyes. I'm sure anyone who attends fashion week in any city, knows how exhausting it can really be. All of that aside, it really can be fun! I love catching up with my blogging buddies and seeing what everyone is wearing. I mean, isn't that really why we're all there?
For Day 1, I wore the outfit in this post except with a twist. Instead of the black Sandro boots, I wore my pink glitter Saint Laurent Paris ankle booties. I'm inclined to think they were a big hit because my feet have never been photographed so much in my life!
For anyone attending, I hope you all have a fun week! And if you see me around, say hi, I'd love to meet you guys!
xo, Nathalie
WHAT I'M WEARING
Status Anxiety Delilah Snow Leopard Wallet.
(Thank you SA for my beautiful wallet. I've been using it non stop!)
Felony Case, Kaleidoscope in Matte Black, iPhone 6 plus.
The Kooples leather jacket.
Topshop mini white shirtdress (recent buy from The Bay).
Sandro Paris leather and suede black ankle boots.
Marc By Marc Jacobs oversized white sunglasses (circa 2008).
Trending: OTK Boots
Things have been pretty busy at WoahStyle recently so I'm going to keep the written portion short and let the street style pics do the talking. All I can say is that there's plenty of cool things coming up and tons of new content. This week you guys will see a few style posts, as well as new skincare and beauty articles. Can't wait to share but in the meanwhile, hope you guys enjoy my latest rocking these OTK boots from Aldo and my new Aritzia cocoon coat. What do you think?
xo, Nathalie
WHAT I'M WEARING
Aldo Haskova Boots in taupe.
Aritzia Wilfred cocoon coat.
Lisbeth Jewelry necklaces in Layla and Naveah.
Rag & Bone distressed zippered jeans.
IRO Paris fringe top.
Mackage leather moto jacket.
Givenchy small studded Pandora bag.
Old Navy mirrored sunglasses.
CURRENT OBSESSION: THE UTILITY JACKET
Every so often I end up getting a new piece of clothing that I can't stop obsessing over and honestly, I've been wearing this Mother utility jacket every single day since I got it at Winners last weekend! On the second day of wear, my BFF said "Oh, you're wearing it again?" and on the third day she remarked, "Really?!"
It's not like I don't have anything else to wear, it's just I love it! My jacket is super soft and goes with everything. It keeps me warm when it's cool out and keeps me looking cool when I'm indoors. (Like what I did there?!) The length and oversized shape is another plus in my eyes since it allows for easy, effortless layering. It also takes me back to being a teenager and listening to Nirvana, Soundgarden and Pearl Jam. I looked up to those grungy rock star gods so much that I wanted to dress like them. Fast forward to 2015, I still admire the grunge vibes, but in a more feminine, chic way, with leather leggings, a frayed chambray dress from Zara, Sandro ankle boots and the chicest of them all, my Givenchy Pandora bag.
We can't help what we fall in love with and sometimes we just have to embrace it. Translation: You'll be seeing a lot of this jacket on my IG so get used to it! Now, what's your current obsession?
xo, Nathalie
Makeup Monday: The Best 5 Red Lipsticks for Olive Skin
When I was a young girl, I'd try on all of my mum's lipsticks in secret behind locked doors. My mother was very strict and the only time I was allowed to wear a red lip in public was during Halloween. Regardless of my costume, I'd always ask to borrow her lipstick because I knew she'd say yes for this one day of the year. Then I grew up and realized that not all reds are equal, and to my dismay, a lot of the blue-red lipsticks I was draw to previously where actually very unflattering for my olive skin. Through trail and error, and some really gnarly lipstick choices, I learned that orange-based reds are best for us with yellow undertones. I've made it easy for you guys and listed 5 of my all time favourite reds, along with lip liner pairings that work best with these unique shades. Pucker up!
xo, Nathalie
- GIVENCHY LE ROUGE IN MANDARINE BOLERO 304
I love this colour as a daytime red so much, that I just recently repurchased it. It's a soft orange-red that leans more towards a deep coral and yet somehow, it almost looks pink on my skin (see swatch down below). The formula on this lipstick is matte and stays on pretty well but I recommend a nude lip liner for staying power. - MAC MATTE LIPSTICK IN SO CHAUD
This lipstick is a touch more orange than red, making it appropriate for summer. I on the other hand, like a pop of bright lipstick in the cold months to help liven pale skin. I'd recommend wearing this shade when you want to stand out. Pair it with a deep coral lip liner for longevity. - SONIA KASHUK VELVETY MATTE LIP CRAYON IN POPPY NUDE
Another bright red! It's pretty close to So Chaud, but this one leans towards being more red. The true matte formula on this lipstick means you can forgo a lip liner because it stays on pretty well. Also, it's a wooden pencil which means you can draw a nice precise line when you sharpen it. - CHANEL ROUGE COCO IN GABRIELLE 19
Named after Ms. Coco Chanel herself, Gabrielle is the perfect classic red. It has more of a blue undertone than the other reds on my list, but it's still warm enough to compliment olive skin and those with yellow undertones. This formula is pretty creamy, so I like to pair this with a red lip liner for staying power. - MAC MATTE LIPSTICK IN CHILLI
This is an old favourite of mine and I've been using Chilli since I was in college. It's the deepest red of all of the ones on my list, which is why I put it last. It almost looks more brown compared to Givenchy's Mandarine Bolero, but it's still very much a deep orange-based red. To bring out the red, pair it with a red lipliner and to let the true colour shine, wear it alone. On the days when I want a more natural flush on my lips, I dab a lit of Chilli on my lips, followed my lip balm. Voila, my version of "au natural".
