Hold me I’m scared! Tales of my nightmares & other neurotic mishaps.
This week on the blog I’ve been focusing a lot on wellness and I’m happy to announce that I have something really cool coming to the blog next week, but you’ll just have to wait and see.
Today though I want to focus on another one of those “story time” posts that y’all seem to like. So here’s whats up. I haven't been sleeping lately. It’s 3 hours here, 5 hours there and I am tired AF. When I do get to sleep I’m having nightmares. Like ridiculous, I’m-afraid-to-admit-them-out-loud nightmares about weird ass shit.
Anyway, after a week straight of stupid scary dreams and waking up repeatedly in the middle of the night, I finally told Geoff and Diana (My bff. Hi, you guys should know who she is by now.). I gave them vivid details about all of the weird dreams that I’ve been having. They both said the same thing, I’m probably anxious and stressed about something. The more I thought about it, the more that I realized that they’re probably right. I’ve been working really hard on expanding WoahStyle into a lifestyle brand. I’ve been analyzing my blog hits and everything is going in the right direction but with that, I’m putting in a lot of hours and I don’t know when to shut my brain off. In yesterdays post, 10 Tips to RELAX and De-Stress right now, I confessed that I’m the kind of person who gets stressed out easily. Trust me, it suuuuucks but it’s who I am. So I guess while I’ve been feeling alright in the day time, I’m subconsciously stressed out. Then I go to sleep and have nightmares about vampires and zombies and the end of the fucking world. OMG! It’s so twisted I know.
So here’s what I’m doing to keep the boogie man away. First up, I’m trying to eat better. Take away on a nightly basis is no beauno for my body and my mental health. I’m also thinking it would be a good idea to start writing down my nightmares. Like a dream journal, except more dark?! LOL I’ve always been big horror films, so it could be fun to write short stories about the weirdo scenarios I dream about. (BTW - There’s a difference between horror and gore. I can’t stand gore films like Saw, they make me queasy.) Finally, if dream journaling and eating better don’t work, I always reach for my good friend melatonin. Oh yes. I keep a bottle by my bedside because I’ve always had a shit time getting to sleep.
Now I have some questions for you guys. Do you also have vivid dreams that you can recall clearly when you get up? Geoff can’t remember his dreams for the life of him and he’s always surprised that I can remember so much. Also, do you guys have any tips for me on how to get a better night’s sleep? I’m grasping for straws at this point so any advice you have would be greatly appreciated! As always, thanks for reading and if you like this post, make sure you share the images on Pinterest!
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What I'm wearing: Guess star printed faux fur jacket. Gucci mini Dionysus. Armani sunglasses. Ramones graphic t-shirt from Zara. Mackage leather mini skirt. Matisse star studded ankle boots from their collab with Kate Bosworth circa 2015.
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Photography by Geoff Martin.
This post is in collaboration with Guess. All photos and opinions are my own.
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Fragrances I love for SPRING 2017 | Marc Jacobs, Miu Miu & YSL
If you’re thinking about updating your fragrance this spring, fear not because Marc Jacobs, Miu Miu, Calvin Klein and Nest have you covered. From light & fresh scents to sultry and mysterious, there’s something for everyone.
9 FRAGRANCES TO TRY THIS SPRING
NEST Black Tulip Eau de Parfum
Warm, floral and a bit complex, I urge you to try this one. The scent from the bottle settles very differently on my skin and I rather like the result. It’s almost like a perfect balance of masculine and feminine with my body chemistry. The full size bottle is also currently sold out on sephora.com, which says a lot considering it was just released earlier this month.
This warm floral perfume is the latest from Nest, a New York City based fragrance designer. It’s inviting and provocative with plenty of mystery.
Fragrance Notes: Black amber plum, patchouli, pink pepper, and Japanese violet.
Fragrance Description: Provocative, seductive and alluring.
Price: Eau De Perfum Spray, 50mL, $88
Eau De Perfum Rollerball, 8mL, $32
Sold exclusively at Sephora Canada and U.S.
MARC JACOBS Kiss Editions
Inspired by the vivid colours in Marc Jacobs resort collections, the three newest perfums to hit the MJ lineup are the three KISS editions. The fragrance line is vibrant, bold and striking. The vibrant pink hue of the bottles evoke the thrilling emotion of a kiss.
Available at: Sephora, Hudson’s Bay, Shoppers Drug Mart and Jean Coutu.
MARC JACOBS Daisy Kiss
Not realizing that Daisy Kiss is different from Daisy Eau So Fresh Kiss (pictured below), I proceeded to claim it as my favourite scent this spring. It’s fresh and feminine and reminds me of an updated version of the original Daisy, which has been a favourite of mine for many years now. If you like Daisy the OG, you’re gonna dig this one.
Fragrance Notes: Pomelo nectar, white peony and pink rose.
Fragrance Description: Un uplifting bouquet of floral and fruity notes.
Price: $96
MARC JACOBS Daisy Eau So Fresh Kiss
Daisy Eau So Fresh is a little powdery and still very feminine. It’s lighter than the others in the Daisy Kiss family but still makes such a pretty statement. This will be on heavy rotation this spring.
Fragrance Notes: Peony, cherry blossom and rose petals.
Fragrance Description: Light and radiant. Fruity and floral.
Price: $108
MARC JACOBS Daisy Dream Kiss
Light, feminine and the most sultry of the Daisy Kiss editions, Daisy Dream Kiss is perfect for a date night with the hubby.
Fragrance Notes: Pink grapefruit, white freesia and tart raspberry.
Fragrance Description: Bright and playful with luscious fruit notes and sun-drenched florals.
Price: $96
CHLOÉ Love Story Eau Sensuelle
Feminine, soft and romantic. This Chloé Love Story Eau Sensuelle is a great scent for those looking for a lighter fragrance.
Soft, playful and sensual, this fragrance is inspired by the sun sets in Paris.
Fragrance Notes: Orange blossom, passion flower and musks.
Fragrance Description: Feminine, captivating and natural.
Price: $112
Available at: Sephora and Hudson’s Bay.
MIU MIU L’eau Bleue
Light, sophisticated and unique, this fragrance is powdery and floral. It's also the second Miu Miu fragrance to hit the shelves and L'eau Bleue is a lighter version of it's Miu Miu eau de perfum sibling.
Fragrance Notes: Lily of the Valley, wild rose and akigalawood.
Fragrance Description: Joyful, edgy and sparkling.
Price: Eau De Perfum Spray, 30mL, $88
Eau De Perfum Spray, 50mL, $105
Eau De Perfum Spray, 100mL, $150
Eau De Perfum Rollerball, 10mL, $35
Available at: Sephora, Shoppers Drug Mart, Hudson’s Bay.
CALVIN KLEIN Eternity Intense for women
Feminine, mysterious and sexy. This fragrance builds on the exhilarating feeling of the iconic original with an energetic burst of aquatic floral notes.
Fragrance Notes: Bergamot, orris concrete, liquid rose and musk.
Fragrance Description: Mysterious, exhilarating and floral.
Price: Eau De Perfum Spray, 50mL, $75
Eau De Perfum Spray, 100mL, $95
Available at: Hudson’s Bay, Shoppers Drug Mart and Jean Coutu.
CALVIN KLEIN Eternity Intense for men
Musculine, mysterious and sultry. Eternity Intense for men opens with a spicy yet refreshing modern twist of bergamot with a base of cedarwood that is intoxicatingly sexy.
Fragrance Notes: Bergamot, orris and cedarwood.
Fragrance Description: Woody, aromatic and masculine.
Price: Eau De Perfum Spray, 50mL, $85
Eau De Perfum Spray, 100mL, $106
Available at: Hudson’s Bay, Shoppers Drug Mart and Jean Coutu.
YSL Black Opium Floral Shock Eau de Perfum
Slight sweet, sultry with a hint of vanilla and husband approved! Geoff doesn’t always like the perfumes as me but he really liked this one so I'm going to keep wearing it.
A fresh and invigorating interpretation of the iconic Black Opium coffee signature, Black Opium Floral Shock delivers a shot of sensuality like the morning’s first jolt of espresso.
Fragrance Notes: Black coffee, citrus and gardenia.
Fragrance Description: A shot of pure adrenaline, biting freshness, intense pleasure and burning sensuality.
Price: Eau De Perfum Spray, 50mL, $110
Eau De Perfum Spray, 90mL, $140
Photography by Nathalie Martin.
Some items in this post where provided as PR samples.
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When friendships happen in a NEW YORK minute!
I just want to start this post by saying, Happy Birthday Michael!! If you don't know who Michael is, you either don't read my blog, at all, or you've been living under a rock. JK! Michael is the founder of globalgarcon.net, a menswear/ beauty blog originally from Banff but now based in Toronto.
In case your curious, Michael and I met on good ol' Instagram! He showed up to an event I was hosting and we hit it off right away. It feels like we've been friends for an eternity but it was only two years ago. Since then, we've been through more ups than downs but we can both agree that we'll be friends for many years to come. We've been to Banff, NY and Montreal together and our travel list for 2017 is growing by the minute! I'm excited to see where our blogging journey will take us and I have to say that I'm so grateful, thankful and blessed *cough*, cheezy I know, to have such an incredible friend in my life! Happy bday Michael!
Photography by Michael Biro.
Shot in SoHo, New York.
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Nicole Guerriero x Anastasia Glow Kit review + swatches
Haven't you heard? Nicole Guerriero is the latest YouTube beauty guru to come out with her own palette. Anastasia Beverly Hills teamed up with Guerriero for this limited edition 6 shade Glow Kit palette. Similar to Jaclyn Hill's Champagne Pop highlighter, I'm sure this one is going to be BIG, but we'll just have to wait and see if ABH decides to conveniently make this part of the permanent collection like Becca did with Champagne Pop. Beauty politics aside, keep reading if you want to see swatches from this pretty new Glow Kit and to see if it's worth the hype.
Anastasia Beverly Hills x Nicole Guerriero Glow Kit Highlight Palette
PRICE: $52
I got mine at sephora.com. It will be available in stores today, March 9th.
PACKAGING:
Alright, so first impressions, this palette is beautiful. I love the packaging which is a pale salmon pink with lots of pretty shimmers flecked through out. It also features a pretty holographic font, which almost implies that the shades are holographic, but they're not. I don't have any other ABH palettes to compare the packaging to but this one is laminated cardboard without a mirror inside.
THE FORMULA:
At first glance this platte seems really glittery and they do swatch glittery. I heard somewhere that if pick up the product with a brush and tap off the excess, that the glitter will fall out, which is true, but there's so much glitter and will, and does, transfer to the skin. You'll see below when comparing the full pigmented swatch next to a brush swatch that there's flecks of glitter on my skin.
The formula is a nice creamy powder that picks up well on any brush. I tried it with both a fan brush and my favourite setting brush from Real Techniques and both seem to do a similar job. It is a buildable formula and, and you can go in as light or as heavy as you want with this highlight kit.
HOW DOES IT WEAR?
I tried it on with foundation and on bare skin and both times the colour wore out but the glitter was left over. I only wear primer on the days when I'm in front of the camera or if I'm at a special event. I wanted to see how this highlight would wear for a daytime, everyday look sans primer.
THE COLOURS:
This kit features a peach, coral, bronzy/pink, copper, bronze and metallic white shade. These are such pretty neutral/ warm shades that I'm sure will compliment a lot of skin types. My favourites for my medium/olive skin tone are Kitty Kat, Daydream and Forever Lit (for the inner corners of the eyes).
THE VERDICT:
Honestly, I thought I was going to love the palette more. I had really high hopes and I was looking for a similar formula to those from Becca. In my opinion Jaclyn Hill and Becca created the perfect highlighter formula with Champagne Pop. CP's formula has just the right amount of shimmer and doesn't have the metallic, gritty, glitter that Nicole's palette has. If you like glittery highlights, then this one is for you. If you're like me and you don't care for glittery, than maybe pass.
Will I return it? Probably not. The one thing I really love about this palette is the versatility. It's not my favourite on my cheekbones because it accentuates my textured skin, but I love it on the eyes, brow brown and cupid's bow.
Full pigment finger and brush swatches for comparison.
HIGHLIGHT BRUSHES
MY GLOW KIT
For comparison purposes, my favourite highlights are from Becca x Jaclyn Hill, Kat V D's Alchemist palette and Make Up For Ever's Pro Light Fusion.
Photography by Geoff & Nathalie Martin.
Some items in this post where provided as PR samples.
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What I'm wearing on REPEAT (are you really surprised?)
REPEAT, REPEAT, REPEAT
It probably comes as no surprise that the item I'm wearing on repeat are my Saint Laurent Candy platform boots. At first I was hesitant on buying them considering the 5" heel height and they're so different from what I normally buy, but I was so crazy in love with them straight away! Michael, Diana and my mum where all against them. Geoff said "what are you wearing?", when he first saw me with them. Not in a mean way, just in a confused, "you never wear anything like that", kinda way. But that's where that whole "buy what you love thing" comes to play because I seriously can't stop wearing this shoe! I wore them on my 24 hour trip to NYC and they are seriously so comfortable! You guys know that my style is pretty laid back and having a statement shoe like this just elevates my look. So there you go, seriously no regrets when you buy what you love.
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WHAT I'M WEARING: Tristan polka dot blouse. Rag & Bone jeans. Saint Laurent platform boots and cross body bag. Kate Cate fringe strap. Ray Ban aviators.
BUY WHAT YOU LOVE
When it comes to shopping my approach is always buy what you love. Seriously, how many times have you already heard me say this already? With the growth of social media, fashion enthusiasts are flying around like drones looking for that next trend - Chanel boy bags anyone? How about those embellished Gucci sneakers? And let's not forget about the Gucci belt that everyone and their mother seems to be wearing. If you ask me what starts to happen is that these special luxury items actually start to loose their appeal. #noshade I'm more inclined to go for pieces that I consider special because they reflect my personality. I also prefer to wear something that doesn't have overexposure on social media because I know that I'll eventually tire of looking at the same thing over and over again. For example, the Gucci loafers that were all over Instagram last year was SS16's most featured shoe. I for one am guilty of having not one, but two fucking pairs, but you know what, I went for the colours that spoke to me - vibrant gold and metallic hot pink. I know that even when this whole Gucci loafer trend dies down that I'm still going to be rocking my loafers because I love them.
Side note: my hair is all sorts of brassy in this post. Get me some purple shampoo & toner asap!
THESE BOOTS ARE MADE FOR WALKING
SAINT LAURENT CANDY PLATFORM BOOTS CIRCA FW2016
Photography by Michael Biro.
Shot by the Hotel Gault in Old Montreal.
In collaboration with Tristan.
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Donating my designer bags to DRESS FOR SUCESS!
On more than one occasion, I’ve gotten a job based on my style. I know that might sound superficial, but the reality is employers look at the entire package when hiring someone and that includes how you present yourself through your attire. I’m all about helping my fellow ladies, especially when it comes to achieving their career and financial goals. This is why I’ve donated one of my designer bags to the Success… is in the Bag program, a first-time initiative for the non-profit organization Dress for Success.
The bag I donated will be auctioned off on the Love that Bag website starting May 2017. All proceeds will go towards empowering low-income women across Canada achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and development tools that will help them succeed in work and life.
You can help too! If you have a designer bag that you’d like to donate, you can do so by contacting canadianpartnerships@dressforsuccess.org until March 30, 2017. They’ll even pick it up from you and you’ll be issued a charitable tax receipt if the value of the handbag is $1,000 or more.
You can also join the conversation online and help spread the awareness by using #successisinthebag across social media. More information about how you can get involved can be found here.
WHAT I'M WEARING: Aritzia coat from last year and baseball cap. Mackage leather skirt. Givenchy Pandora bag with a Kate Cate fringe strap. Givenchy leopard printed studded boots. Rachel's Box black tights (subscribe to their monthly tights program here). Dior frames.
About Dress for Success Canada:
The mission is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and life. Dress for Success will arrange a charitable tax receipt, work with affiliates across Canada to reach out to supporters to help collect bags, and distribute net funds raised to Dress for Success across Canada
Through Dress for Success Canada, the campaign will benefit all the Dress for Success organizations in Canada:
- Vancouver
- Calgary
- Red Deer
- Regina
- Saskatoon
- Toronto
- Orillia & Barrie
- Kingston
- Ottawa
- Montreal
- Halifax
Photography by Geoff Martin.
This post is sponsored by Dress For Success. All photos and opinions are my own.
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HOW TO: Easy Glitter Eyeliner
Over the holidays I was obsessed with creating a mermaid glittery eye makeup look that I saw on Nikkie Tutorials YouTube channel. I was so obsessed that I went out and bought a shit load of glitter makeup so that I too could have mermaid eyes. After a few trails, I think my mermaid eyes came pretty darn close to Nikkie's (okay probably not as good but still...), and I was sufficiently satisfied with my new found makeup skills. Fast forward to three months later and now I'm realizing that I have more glittery makeup than any one should ever have. What's a girl to do? Wear glitter everyday!!!
The look here is inspired partly by Nikkie and partly by a post I saw on Pinterest featuring a teal winged glitter eye. I love the exaggerated look from the Pinterest image, but I wanted to create a day time version for everyday wear so I created a thinner line. I also went for blue liner because, ahem, I already have a ton of it, but mainly because blue is flattering with my eye colour and skin tone. I suggest using your favourite colours when replicating this look and go as thick or thin as you want with your winged line. Remember, makeup is all about having fun so at the end of the day, do what you love!
Let me know what you think of this glittery winged eye liner in the comments below. Would you wear this look for day time or is this strictly a night look for you?
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1.
Take a liner brush, like MAC #266, and pick up Sephora's Waterproof Shadow & Liner in My Boyfriends Jeans. Draw a thick winger liner, or if you prefer, draw a thin one. Whichever you prefer works best.
2.
Using the same liner brush, dip it into Urban Decay's Moondust eyeshadow in Crux and trace overtop of the blue winged line you just made. TIP: Avoid fall out by holding a tissue under your eye to catch any glitter or shadow.
3.
Using Urban Decay's Heavy Metal glitter eyeliner in Spandex, trace overtop of the winged line again. Building your liner in stages this way will create a more bold and long wearing glittery winged line.
4.
Dip a small brush like MAC's #221 in MAC's Reflects Glitter in Transparent Teal and lightly dab it on the inner corners of the eye for a pop. Then brush some blue highlight like Kat Von D's Blue Saphyre from the Alchemist Palette, onto the brow bone.
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Photography by Geoff & Nathalie Martin.
Some items in this post where provided as PR samples.
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FEBRUARY EDITOR'S FAVOURITES: CHANEL, TOM FORD & MILANI!
Let me just start by saying that I really wanted the visuals for this post to have been more editorial and artsy like in last month's FAVES, but that post took me a million years to put together! I'm going back to a more traditional layout for Feb's Faves because you guys know that I have been under a lot of stress recently and I haven't exactly felt like myself. With that being said, February was an odd month with lots of good to celebrate, but also ridden with lots sadness. I didn't wear lot of makeup in Feb, but on the days I did, the below items were my go to. I consider all of these items versatile, long wearing and pretty much cry proof because hey, sometimes life deals you a shit card and you have to let it out.
CHANEL Poudre Libre Fini Naturel, 40 Doré
I bought this powder on a whim when I was sad and needed a little bit of Chanel to lift my spirits. It's the first loose powder I've bought in a long time that has a translucent tint to it. Normally I go for those colour free powders but I've recently noticed that they leave a bit of a white cast on my skin. Yikes! Anyway, Chanel's loose powder has micro shimmers so that your skin looks radiant and fresh without the cakiness. I'm not gonna lie, it's pricey so buy it if you're feeling bougie or if you need some retail therapy and I promise you won't regret it. Send me the bill if you do. LOL
These are brand new to the Bite family and to be honest I didn't expect too much. I'm a lip pencil fiend and my favourites are from the drug store because they're inexpensive and do the same thing a luxury pencil, but these are next level! They're creamy, highly pigmented and don't tug. They stay sharp after a few uses which is surprising because in my experience creamy formulas wear down easily. These are well worth the $20 if you ask me and come in an array of beautiful nude shades that are flattering on every skin tone.
MILANI Luminoso Baked Blush + BENEFIT Hoola Bronzer
Let me just start by saying Milani's blush in Luminoso is exactly what I wanted to the Too Faced Peach blush to be, except it wasn't. I returned the Too Faced blush and dug deep into my beauty drawer and only to pull out this old fave. It's the perfect peachy shade with just the right amount of shimmer. It's also vegan and super affordable at $8! My best friend tried it when she was at my house and she ran to the store to grab her own. LOL!
Finally, what is blush without bronzer? Blush gives skin a youthful glow but bronzer? Oh yes, bronzer makes our complexion come to life! Benefit's Hoola is my all time fave because the colour is the perfect neutral matte brown and because I look like a zombie without it.
CONSONANT SKINCARE Ultra Moisturizing Organic Face Cream + Antioxidant Superhero Serum
I've been a huge fan of Consonant for years now and I always go back to their Ultra Moisturizing Organic Face Cream. It's 100 percent natural and organic (as per the name suggests) and it's suitable for all skin types. I'm new to their Antioxidant Superhero Serum and I have to say it preps the skin beautifully before applying moisturizer. If you haven't tried this brand, pop by a store (there's a few in Toronto) and ask for a sample. If not, you can always get them online at Sephora or at consonantskincare.com. Can I just tell you guys that I've gotten tons of friends and family to try this brand and everyone ends up loving them. I've even had followers DM me lovely messages about how they've fallen in love with the brand too. Give it a try and let me know what you think.
TOM FORD Neroli Portofino Acqua
I bought this Tom Ford fragrance last June thinking it would be strictly a summer scent but I'm surprised that it translates well to winter. It smells like a permanent vacation and it lifts my spirits every time I smell it. Go figure, Sephora describes it as "vibrant, sparkling and transportive" and has notes of citrus and amber.
MAC Face & Body Foundation + KAT VON D Lock-It Concealer
I heard about MAC's Face & Body Foundation from MUA Lisa Eldridge last summer and naturally ran out to buy it. I just started using it again because I've been going for that whole no makeup makeup thing recently. This stuff is sheer and dewy and gives natural skin vibes. It's super easy to apply with my fingers, no bougie makeup brushes or sponges needed. My only pet peeve is the limited colour range. MAC goes from shade N3, skips over N4 and continues with N5. I bought my foundation in the colour N3 but it's too light and N5 is way to dark. The best way to darken it to mix it with a liquid bronzer or colour adjusting drops like the ones from Make Up For Ever, that come in oil and water formulas to make blending with any foundation seamless.
Since my foundation has been sheer, I've needed a full coverage concealer to cover up my dark under eye circles. Kat Von D's Lock-It Concealer is as good as everyone says. It's a creamy formula that's not cakey and sets beautifully into place with a sheer powder.
I only realized what a difference this oil made in my hair until I stopped using it. It leaves me hair soft and manageable which is always good because my hair is crazy weird without the right products or styling tools. I apply it to the ends of my damp hair before blow drying to keep the frizz away. After I style my hair with a flat iron, I add a bit more to the ends to add shine.
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I QUIT SHOPPING
Okay so this might be one of the weirdest things I'll ever say considering that I'm a fashion blogger but sometimes change is necessary. As you know, these days I'm sharing more beauty secrets and tutorials, recipes, YouTube videos and travel diaries, and you all seem to be digging it, which is pretty cool and it makes me really happy so thanks!
So the crazy thing I want to tell you today is this: I'm done shopping.
That's right, I'm done. At first it wasn't conscious decision and more like, "Okay I haven't bought anything in a week. Cool story." Then it turned into a couple of weeks and then a month and so on. Because of the industry I'm in, shopping for the new clothes and new beauty items is almost a necessity so that you guys, my dear followers, won't get sick and tired of me wearing the same old thing. But that's just it. I'm perpetuating this cycle onto you guys to go out and shop over and over again and I feel like that defeats the purpose of being creative, which is why I started this blog to begin with! *Phew! Rant over*
My shopping motto is buy what you love so I’m fortunate to have built an amazing closet with pieces that truly make me happy. I also started investing in quality items WAY before I started blogging so I do have key pieces that make my wardrobe incredibly versatile. Hopefully with enough creativity and mixing and matching, you guys won’t get sick of my outfits. LOL
Now, I should clarify that I’m not done shopping forever or at all, it’s just that moving forward I’m making the conscious decision to shop less and even more carefully so I can renovate my home, save money for my dream house and visit Iceland with my BFF and our husbands.
Finally I want to address the topic of gifting in case you're curious as to how that's gonna work. It’s no secret that bloggers get PR gifts to promote clothing. My approach is going to be to only represent clothing items/ brands that I truly love so that you guys know that I’m not promoting abundance or trends but that I’m promoting personal style and creativity. I've always only worn pieces that I love, but moving forward I'll be accepting less gifts so that it falls more in line with my goals.
Okay does that all make sense? Questions? Thoughts? Am I nuts for banning shopping? Leave me a comment and let me know!
This will be my last and final post for Town Shoes. I signed on as a brand ambassador in February 2016 for a year long term. In that time I've had a blast working with them and promoting their shoes and I'm very thankful to have partnered with them! The boots I'm wearing here are from Joie, a brand that I've been a big fan of since the early 2000's. Somehow it feels fitting to complete my partnership wearing a brand that I've loved and followed for so long. Thanks for having me Town Shoes! xoxo
JOIE LACOLE BOOTS FROM TOWN SHOES
I wanted my cat Theo to be the new Miu Miu brand ambassador because he looks like the kitty in the ad but gosh darn it, he was not cooperating! You can't tell a cat what to do right? LOL. Anyway, I want say special thanks to Miu Miu for sending me their latest L'eau Bleue fragrance. It's a lighter version of the original Miu Miu scent which I'm a big fan of. L'eau Bleue has notes of Lily of the Valley, Wild Rose and Akigalawood. The sunglasses are also courtesy of Miu Miu. #thankyou
I'm wearing: The Kooples leather jacket (from last year), Hot Topic t-shirt (from last summer), Zara jeans (from 3 years ago, shocking!), my YSL bag from last year with this amazing Kate Cate shoulder strap that was kindly gifted to me from the brand.
Theo wants to be the new Miu Miu ambassador. #HireHim!
Photography by Geoff & Nathalie Martin.
This post is sponsored by Town Shoes.
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