Nathalie Martin 10/3/16 Nathalie Martin 10/3/16

NATURAL SKINCARE + BEAUTY ROUTINE

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Natural skincare and makeup is one of those categories that doesn't get enough recognition if you ask me but luckily it's really starting to expand. When I first started the beauty section of WoahStyle I only focused on natural skincare products but as the site began to expanded I felt it was necessary to look at beauty as a whole as opposed to just one category. Regardless of all of the items I'm constantly testing for you guys, natural skincare, shampoos and deodorants still remain on the top of my favourites list.

When I heard about Beautycounter, a brand of natural skincare and beauty products, I knew I had to try it. I love the sleek minimal packaging but most importantly, the products are top quality and don't disappoint. My faves; the soothing face oil (1), nourishing face cream (2) and cream cleanser (3), which is gentle enough to use in the morning.

BeautyCounter has a lineup of makeup staples like lengthening mascara, sheer lipstick (Scarlet & Raisin pictured above) and matte bronzer. The brand is available online at beautycounter.com.

BEAUTYCOUNTER BEST SELLERS

MY NATURAL BEAUTY ROUTINE FAVES

BITE BEAUTY multistick + amuse bouche lipstick + agave lip mask
AESOP resurrection aromatique hand balm
KAIA NATURALS the takesumi detox travel size cold-pressed rose
ARTIS BRUSHES palm brush + elite mirror 5 brush set
LE LABO thé noir 29

In collaboration with BeautyCounter. All opinions and photos are my own.

Nathalie Martin 10/1/16 Nathalie Martin 10/1/16

STYLE CRUSH: GILDA AMBROSIO

It's hard to deny her appeal wearing all black and statement pink Saint Laurent boots. This iconic image of Gilda*, designer/ co-founder of theattico.com, originally appeared on garancedore.com, but I discovered it on Pinterest a couple of years back. In case you're wondering this is the exact image that made me fall in love with these boots and I couldn't be happier to have them in my very own closet.

In case you missed out, Saint Laurent has a similar pair in a satin finish this season.

Whoever said pink boots are impractical?

SHOP HER LOOK + SPLURGE

SHOP HER LOOK + BUDGET

SHOP THE BAG, VINTAGE CHANEL

MY TAKE

*Gilda Ambrosio's photo by Sandra Semburg appeared in garancedore.com.

Nathalie Martin 9/30/16 Nathalie Martin 9/30/16

THE OLSEN TWINS LATEST

There's hardly anything that catches my interest more than the names Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen. In my opinion these girls can do no wrong. They were making boho cool before it was even a thing and their luxury line The Row is what minimalist dreams are made of.

Nirvana Bourbon and Nirvana Rose are launched earlier this month and they are as good as they sound. If you like rich, velvety scents with lots of depth and mystery, then these are for you.

Nirvana Rose, "an alluring floralscent embodying the heart of a dark rose with notes of geranium, rosede mai and vetiver." — *Nirvana Rose, "an alluring floralscent embodying the heart of a dark rose with notes of geranium, rosede mai and vetiver."*

*Nirvana Bourbon, "is an oriental scent blending notes of vanilla bourbon with oakwood and hints of tuberose.*

Nathalie Martin 9/27/16 Nathalie Martin 9/27/16

WHAT EVERY BLOGGER IS WEARING THIS FALL

If you've been following any fashion blogs in 2016 you'll know that off the shoulder is having a big moment. That trend is continuing into fall and we're gonna see it roll into winter in chunky knits and longer sleeves. Until then, layer on the jacket and just let it sit on top of the shoulder for that cool girl, 'je ne sais qui' vibe.

HOW TO DRESS LIKE A FASHION BLOGGER

EXACT ITEMS FEATURED @zara + @townshoes

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Nathalie Martin 9/26/16 Nathalie Martin 9/26/16

VAMPY FALL MAKEUP WITH BOBBI BROWN

Fall is here and we’re all striving for the same thing, effortlessly beautiful skin. Actually, I want that all year round, who am I kidding? While barely-there makeup is my ideal situation, I’m also fond of the high contrast dark lippie with an almost bare face. It’s perfect for a night out or just adding some drama to your usual look.

One of the easiest ways to give your skin a boost is to dust some light-reflecting powder on the high points of the face – cheeks, nose, forehead and chin. I love the Illuminating Powders from Bobbi Brown because they come in 6 shades, which means it’ll look more natural on my olive complexion.

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Take 15% off these fall makeup essentials using my BobbiBrown coupon. Shop my look here.

Eyebrows should always be on fleek. I have a few brow pencils from powders to gels in my makeup bag but these days I’m always reaching for The Perfectly Defined eye brow pencil. I got mine in the shade Saddle and I find it matches my dark eyebrows perfectly and leaves them looking natural as opposed to filled in.

Finally, the dark lip to complete this vampy look! For true drama, I love Black Plum from the Nourishing Lip Colour Collection. Even the name is dramatic! For a daytime look, wear it as a stain on the lips and for an evening look, pair it with a lip liner for some real oomph and stay power. If Black Plum is too intense for your liking, check out Russian Doll from the Luxe Lip Colour collection. It’s a browny-red colour that’s flattering on many skin tones and looks more natural but it’s still dramatic and elegant.

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This post is sponsored by Bobbi Brown. All opinions and photos are my own.

Nathalie Martin 9/23/16 Nathalie Martin 9/23/16

SKIN CONFESSIONALS WITH CAUDALIE

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Anti-aging is important, you can't just rely on creams - you have to exercise and eat well and take care of yourself.

I'm 35. There, I said it - and you know what, I'm proud of it. One of the great things about getting older learning to be comfortable in your skin and knowing what's important and when to let things go. Something that I'm very focused on is aging gracefully. That doesn't mean that I'm gonna go out and have a bunch of stuff done to my face (not that there's anything wrong with that). For me, aging gracefully means taking care of myself inside and out. That includes eating well, being active and using the right skincare to combat the stress that comes with life.

I've been using Caudalie's Resveratrol (Lift) Face Lifting Soft Cream for about a week and you know what, my skin felt softer right away. I was at Pusateri's grabbing a coffee with my BFF Diana, and while in line to pay, I asked her to touch my face. She refused and said "no B,
I ain't touching your face I haven't washed my hands!". She did say my skin looks great though. Being in my 30s, I can't rely on just moisturizer anymore. My skin is drier and it feels more textured, so using a Resveratrol-based product is key. Looking good as we get older takes a little more work, but the good things in life always do, don't they?

	Caudalie
	Resveratrol Lift Face Lifting Soft Cream

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	Resveratrol [Lift] Eye Lifting Balm

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	Resveratrol [Lift] Firming Serum

	Caudalie
	Resveratrol [Lift] Night Infusion Cream

Find your Caudalie coupon here.

This post is sponsored by Caudalie. All photos and opinions are my own.

Shop my Stylinity page here.

Nathalie Martin 9/22/16 Nathalie Martin 9/22/16

THE MOST FLATTERING FALL TREND YOU NEED TO TRY FEAT. CLUB MONACO

Okay okay. I'm aware that every season is about the next big trend but this one started back a few seasons back and it's just getting stronger. I love that it's trickling into fall because I for one am a big fan! I'm talking about OTS - aka, off the shoulder.

As far as the fashion world goes this is one of the most universally flattering shapes out there, regardless of age, body, and weight. It's flattering on all women and beautifully accentuates a the body with just the right amount of sex appeal.

I personally fell in love with this flannel OTS top that Club Monaco released for fall. It's more like a tunic since it's a bit longer and more relaxed which makes it excellent for wearing with leggings and long sweater coats. I paired mine with a pair of skinny jeans (similar here) and a beautiful plaid wool coat, also from Club Monaco. The look I have is perfect for a casual dinner out with the hubs but also for running errands on the weekend and still being comfortable.

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Club Monaco released their 'See Now Buy Now' collection during NYWF. Items from the show were available for purchase the same day at the Bloor Street location in Toronto. The CM heritage print tote I'm wearing here was a limited edition gift with purchase from the Bloor St. store with a purchase of $250 or more.

STYLE TIP:
The right bra is key for wearing the off the shoulder trend. I suggest you try a few on and move around in it to make sure you're comfortable and that it doesn't slide down. My all time favourite is Fantasie, a brand from the UK. I've been wearing them for about 8 years now and swear by them. They're perfect for medium to large busts since the bras have excellent support without compromising on comfort.

Nathalie Martin 9/21/16 Nathalie Martin 9/21/16

WHY YOU NEED BLOCK HEELS FOR FALL (AND NO, THEY'RE NOT GUCCI)

I have a this thing with flats. They're comfortable and dependable but on the other hand, if you're short like me, 5'4", they're not always the most flattering in photos or appropriate for events and fancy dinners. Enter the block heel. I just got these suede Mary Jane heels from Town Shoes and had a total ah-ha moment. There's a reason we see fashion editors and bloggers wearing this type of shoe season after season at fashion week. It's because they're actually comfortable! Even in these four-inchers, I was able to go about my day, shooting blog content and running errands without complaining about my shoes hurting. Bonus, I'm actually past my husband's shoulders wearing these so I don't feel like such a shortie. LOL

MUST HAVE FALL TREND @townshoes

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Photography tip:
We shoot with two cameras; a Canon Rebel SL1 with a 50mm lens for our street style photography (in the picture above) and a Canon EOS M3 with an 18-55mm lens for closer shots (like the coffee ones you see here) and YouTube videos.

This post is sponsored by Town Shoes
Original images are property of woahstyle.com

Nathalie Martin 9/16/16 Nathalie Martin 9/16/16

WHISTLER TRAVEL DIARY: WHAT SHOES TO PACK ON YOUR TRIP

As you guys know, I had a chance to visit Whistler last month with Shoppers Drug Mart. The trip was amazing and right up my alley since we did our fair share of hiking, restaurant hoping and gondola rides up to Blackcomb Mountain.

Since I have so many pictures to share, I thought I would spilt my post into three parts:

Fall beauty trend forecasting with Shoppers (post here)
What to Do (coming soon)
What to Pack (what you're reading now)

If you're like me then you stress out about what to pack on holiday, let alone a press trip with plenty of out doors activities. My solution, chic and comfortable Stan Smiths (from Town Shoes) and cute ankle boots (also from Town Shoes). Both are excellent for traveling since they're easy to slip in and out of at the airport and they go well with so many different outfits. I wish I had a picture to show you guys but on my last day in Whistler, I wore a cute LBD, a leather jacket and my Stan Smiths to dinner. It was the perfect balance of chic but still elegant enough for a dinner out.

I always like to pack at least one pair of black jeans. They can easily be dressed up and dressed down. A striped long sleeve top is a fun way to keep an outfit from looking too serious and of course my Stan Smiths from Town Shoes are perfect for any scenario.

The climate in Whistler changes from day to day and depending on where you are. As we rode up the gondola to Blackcomb Mountain, it was chilly and foggy. Once on top, the clouds broke and the sun came out.

MY WHISTLER SHOE PICKS

From classic white kicks to suede ankle boots. These Dolca Vita booties from Town Shoes are excellent for transitioning your wardrobe from summer to fall. Bonus, they're so comfortable you can wear them all day.

Finally, make sure you pack layers. My go-to is my Mackage leather jacket and a long sleeved top. I also like to carry around a small crossbody bag like the Saint Laurent bag in this post because they're worry free.