Oily Skin Loves This! Ole Henriksen's new Balance skincare
I recently picked up Sali Hughes book, Pretty Honest, and read it cover to cover over the course of a weekend. What I thought was going to be a fun, fluffy read turned into something really informative and valuable in terms of skincare and what I've been doing wrong all of these years. I cringe now knowing that I've unintentionally enlarged my pores by using oil-based creams on my combination skin for too many years. Alas, ignorance isn't bliss when it comes to skincare and I've now started reading ingredient lists to make sure the products I'm putting on my skin are suitable for my skin type. With my new found knowledge I became determined to help Geoff's skin get under control. His skin produces oil quickly, especially in his T-zone, and by the time he's home from a long day at the office, his forehead is an oil slick. Anyone with oily/ combo skin will the feeling and how frustrating it is to get that excess sebum under control. Well, in the midst of cleaning out my skin care products I get a PR package from Ole Henriksen, a brand I've heard lots of good things about, but have never tried until now. In this post, I’m going to run through Ole’s new Balance skincare line, as well as give you some tips on how to get your oily/ combination skin under control. If you want to learn more about your skin type and some holy grail beauty items, I’d suggest you pick up Sali’s book. I can’t get enough of her right now and I have her second book in my Amazon shopping cart as I write this.
Ole Henriksen Find Your Balance Oil Control Cleanser, $30 CND / $25 USD
This gentle foaming face wash reduces oil, deep cleans, and unclogs pores. It contains glycolic and lactic acid to help loosen and lift dead skin cells that can clog pores over time. Eucalyptus leaf and peppermint oil make this cleanser super refreshing, which is always nice in the mornings.
Ole Henriksen Pore-Balance Facial Sauna Scrub, $34 CND / $28 USD
This scrub warms up when it makes contact with damp skin and cools down quickly for a spa-like experience. The scrub refines pores with a blend of glycolic and lactic acid to help loosen and lift dead skin cells that can clog pores over time. It's formulated with volcanic sand, Green Fusion Complex, and neem seed oil to help absorb excess oil, unclog pores, and minimize the appearance of pores. Recommended use 2-3 times a week. If you have combination skin like me, apply this scrub only to your T-zone or where you're the oiliest.
Ole Henriksen Balancing Force Oil Control Toner, $32 CND / $26 USD
This concentrated astringent effectively removes excess oil, refines and detoxifies pores without drying skin. It's formulated Green Fusion Complex, and neem seed oil and a powerful blend of salicylic, glycolic and lactic acids to freshen skin and absorb oil.
Ole Henriksen Counter Balance Oil Control Hydrator, $42 CND / $34 USD
This lightweight, mattifying hydrator contains Rosehip fruit extract to reduce oil production, fight shine, and minimize the appearance of pores. Like all of the other products of the new Balance line, it's also formulated with Green Fusion Complex, neem seed oil and powerful acids to keep pores clear.
OLE HENRIKSEN BALANCE SKINCARE FOR OILY SKIN
Photography by Nathalie Martin.
All Ole Henriksen products in this post are PR samples.
All opinions are my own.
The curse of the Levi's 501 wedgie
Growing up in the 90s, grunge music, band tee's and denim was my world. (Not much different from now I guess.) I used to dress like a boy and I lived in old jeans and oversized band tees. I supplemented my closet with pieces from Zellers, Sunrise Records, thrift stores and my dad's closet. Yup. While most girls were playing in their mum's closet, I was rummaging through my dad's old jeans. My favourite pair were these loose Levi's that were super worn in, complete with paint splatters and rips in the knee. I thought they looked amazing until I turned around one day and looked at my butt, only to realized it looked like I had a massive wedgie. UGH! Then I realized all of my other Levi's also gave me wedgie butt!! I stopped wearing most of my Levi's at that point and became really conscious of buying only derrière flattering jeans. I did though keep around my dad's old Levi's because they were so cool and so comfortable and embodied that 90s grunge look that I was so obsessed with.
Twenty-three years later I find myself in the department store, taking a pair of Levi's to the fitting room to see if the wedgie curse is still there. It is. But god dammit, they're so ridiculously comfortable and when you live in skinny jeans like me, you embrace comfort and fabric being away from your legs for once as opposed to being encased in it. I've been rocking them almost every day since I got them and at this point, I could care less about wedgie butt.
WHAT I'M WEARING:
Levi's 501 CT cropped jean (exact here)
The Kooples leather jacket
Gucci gold Princetown slippers
Chaser black tank
Marc by Marc Jacobs red + black striped bag (circa 2015)
Ray Ban gold aviators
David Yurman bracelet
Valentino black Rockstud bracelet
Photopgraphy by Michael Biro.
All opinions are my own.
Affiliate marketing links in this story are used as form of compensation.
Smashbox Be Legendary lip glosses: Review + Swatches
In my line of work I see a lot of PR packages but it's not often that I get excited about the PR box itself. This stunning one here is from Smashbox and features lip art by @vladamua, aka, the woman who created the image of gloss dripping from the lips.
Let's talk about what's in said box - 17 shades of Smashbox's new Be Legendary lip glosses, available in two finishes - metal and pigments. The shades range from cool to warms, and neutrals to metallic blues and even shimmery greys. They retail for $28 ($24 in USD), and can be found at most counters that carry the Smashbox brand.
The formula is thick and highly pigmented but doesn't feel uncomfortable and sticky on the lips. I should elaborate because yes, it's a sticky gloss, but it's not overly sticky and apparent once on the lips and almost feels hydrating. The glosses have a very faint fragrance to them but it's non-offensive and hardly noticeable.
One swipe of gloss gives off perfect colour payoff, even on the blue colour, which I was really impressed with.
As always, I'd recommend using a lip liner with these to prevent the gloss from bleeding and to help it last longer as well.
The Be Legendary glosses aren't an overtly high shine vinyl finish, but that's fine by me because it means the formula is perfect for every day wear - a nude mid-toned pink like Mauve Wife is great for the office, while Bad Apple, a bright red shade, is perfect for a night out.
Overall, these glosses are fab and just what I expect from Smashbox. I just hope they expand their colour range because right now I find the shades almost too similar too each other. I personally would have wanted to see more colour range from their new line of glosses and considering they put out 17 colours, there should have definitely been more versatility in terms of colours. But that's it, that's my only complaint with these.
Go check them out if you're at a Smashbox counter and let me know what you think!
SPRING TREND ALERT: Gloss is everywhere, from fashion to beauty, eyes, lips and even hair. Put your mattes away because Spring/ Summer 2017 is all about natural skin with a sheer flush of colour to the cheeks and a vibrant glossy lip.
SMASHBOX BE LEGENDARY LIQUID PIGMENTS, $28
Pink Drank - midtone pink pigment
Rose B4 Bros - cool blue/pink pigment
Bad B - light cool pink pigment
Mauve Wife - cool mauve pink pigment
Girl, Please - pink/brown pigment
Brick Trick - deep red/ brown pigment
Crush It - deep magenta pigment
Bad Apple - warm red pigment
SMASHBOX BE LEGENDARY LIQUID METALS, $28
Petal Metal - metallic rose gold
Mauve Squad - metallic mauve
Haterade - metallic orange
Moscow Muled - metallic copper
Crimson Chrome - metallic true red
Brains ’N’ Bronze - metallic bronze
Foiled Brat - metallic burgundy
Iced Out - metallic royal blue
Space Case - metallic grey
PIGMENTS LIP SWATCHES (left hand column)
- BAD APPLE Be Legendary Liquid Pigment lip gloss paired with Make Up For Ever lip liner in No. 41
- BRICK TRICK Be Legendary Liquid Pigment lip gloss paired with Make Up For Ever lip liner in No. 42
- GIRL PLEASE Be Legendary Liquid Pigment lip gloss paired with NYX lip liner in Nutmeg #811
- BAD B Be Legendary Liquid Pigment lip gloss paired with Bite Beauty The Lip Pencil in No. 010
METALS LIP SWATCHES (right hand column)
- MAUVE SQUAD Be Legendary Liquid Metal lip gloss paired with Bite Beauty The Lip Pencil in No. 010
- ICED OUT Be Legendary Liquid Metal lip gloss paired with Make Up For Ever Aqua XL eye pencil in No. M-22 as lip liner
- MOSCOW MULED Be Legendary Liquid Metal lip gloss paired with NYX lip liner in Nutmeg #811
- FOILED BRAT Be Legendary Liquid Metal lip gloss paired with Kat Von D Everlasting lip liner in L.U.V.
MAKEUP REMOVAL TIP: Use an oil based remover to get these lip glosses off because the staying power is unreal!
Photography by Nathalie Martin.
In collaboration with Smashbox Canada.
All opinions are my own.
REVIEW + swatches: STILA Magnificent eye shadows Mermaid collection
The first time I saw these Stila liquid eye shadows swatched on a YouTube, video my jaw dropped open at how glittery they were. Beauty gurus use a lot of bright lights in their channels which would make even the dullest of colours pop on screen so I wanted to get my hands on these and see how they stand up in real life. Here I’ll be showing you three shades from the original Magnificent eye shadows range, Gold Goddess, Diamond Dust and Kitten Karma, and the new Duo Chrome Magnificent Metals in Sea Siren, Into The Blue and Sunset Cove.
From left to right: Diamond Dust, Gold Goddess, Kitten Karma, Sea Siren, Sunset Cove and Into The Blue.
Magnificent Metals Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow - Duo Chrome Shades
These three mermaid-inspired Duo Chrome shades are not to be confused with the original formula. They’re not a true glitter but more of a high shimmer shadow that has a duo chrome finish, as the name suggests. They’re beautiful worn alone as a light wash on the eyes and add such an amazing high-shine shimmer that’s beautiful with a no-makeup makeup look. (I’ll be doing a post on three ways to wear these shadows next week so stay tuned!)
Sunset Cove and Sea Siren, are the least pigmented so it’s best to use a shadow layered underneath if you really want the colour to pop. I had to use multiple swipes in my swatches to get the colour built up to where you see it. (No primer was used on the swatches). Into The Blue is more pigmented and truer to what you see in the bottle but again, I’d recommend layered an eyeshadow underneath for the colour and chrome finish to pop.
Overall these liquid shadows are beautiful. They’re fun to play with and set beautifully once they’re dry, even sans primer. They also wash off easily with just soap and water.
Swatches from left to right:
- Sea Siren (Bright Lavender with Duo Chrome Bright Blue Pearl)
- Sunset Cove (Cool Mid-Tone Pink with Duo Chrome Bright Gold Pearl)
- Into the Blue (Deep Blue with Duo Chrome Purple Pearl)
Magnificent Metals Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow
If you’re looking for glitter and a high-shine appearance from your eye shadow, these will be your new best friends. Kitten Karma and Diamond dust go on with plenty of glitter and pigment while I find Gold Goddess deposits less pigment and and seemingly less glitter. I find the formula of Gold Goddess to be somewhat watered down compered to the other two I have. Just look at the swatches and you’ll see what I mean. I had to swipe the colour a few times to get the colour intensity to what you see here. For a high pigmented look, I’d suggest wearing Gold Goddess overtop of a shadow while Kitten Karma and Diamond Dust could work well on their own. Again I’ll be doing three different looks for you guys using these shadows next week!
- Gold Goddess (Sheer antique gold with silver sparkle)
- Kitten Karma (Champagne with silver and copper sparkle)
- Diamond Dust (Sheer silver with multi-color sparkle)
Photography by Nathalie Martin.
In collaboration with Stila Cosmetics.
All opinions are my own.
Follow me on my press trip: NYC with Fresh !!
Sensorial Bar at the Fresh Store on Broadway, New York
A quick trip to New York is always a good idea, especially when it's a press trip with Fresh! While there, I had a chance to meet with the owners, attend a product launch for their new Rose Toner and visit their Union Square store on Broadway to do a little bit of shopping. I brought my vlogging camera along and shot a video for you guys so make sure you hit the play button!
NYC TRAVEL DIARY WITH FRESH
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DAY ONE
I got to New York at noon, checked into the Walker Hotel and had a quick lunch at the Society Cafe before getting ready for the Fresh event. First thing I like to do when I check into my room is take a shower and do a quick face mask it time allows. Flying, no matter how short the distance, always makes me feel gross and leaves my skin feeling dull. For this reason I like to drink lots of water when I travel to keep well hydrated.
THE EVENT: CELEBRATING THE NEW ROSE TONER
The event was so beautiful it was unreal! Fresh roses filled the space and pink drinks flowed aplenty. Make sure you watch my video for the whole experience and for a little surprise announcement for my readers at the end.
WHAT I WORE
Mackage leather jacket
Queen of Hearts Collection tank (available on my shop here)
Frank & Eileen Tee Labs hoodie
Zara jeans
Converse sneakers
Saint Laurent black crossbody bag
Kate Cate leopard print shoulder bag strap
DAY TWO
I skipped breakfast and opted to sleep in since I wasn't feeling the greatest. Regardless, I was super excited to do some shopping at the Fresh store on Broadway! I'm going through a major fragrance phase right now, so I picked up a couple of perfumes, candles, scented bath & shower gels and body lotions. I'm still in awe at how beautiful the store is and the pictures don't do it justice. Make sure you watch my video (at the beginning of the post) to see it come to life! After shopping it was back to the hotel to quickly pack and head back to the airport. It was a short trip but an amazing one no less!
MY FRESH BEAUTY HAUL
As much as I love Fresh skincare, I wanted to try their line of their fragrances and bath and body care line. I opted for the Cannabis Santal perfume and candle since the scent is so unique and beautiful. Try it if you're ever at a Fresh store. Their bath & shower gels are so nicely scented and gentle on the skin so I grabbed a few of those in citrus based scents, a body oil to use post shower, a couple of body lotions and their new Umbrian Clay Treatment Bar. I also got a bottle of their new Rose Deep Hydration Facial Toner to take home and try. It contains two and a half crush roses in each bottle and has hyaluronic acid to keep skin hydrated and plump!
Special thanks to Fresh for this collab.
All photos and video footage by me. Additional pics and footage by Adrienne Fraser.
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Easy-peasy tips to transition your wardrobe to summer!
There was a time when spring would roll around and all of a sudden I didn’t know what to wear. Don’t get me wrong, I love the warm weather but I also needed to find that balance of looking well dressed and not under dressed. I am not, nor have ever been the type of girl to show a lot of skin, and while I don’t hate on women who do (kudos for loving your body!), I grew up in a semi-conservative home that made me hyper aware of even showing the slightest bit of cleavage.
Now I realize that dressing for the summer is kind of a state of mind. Instead of being overwhelmed and pressured to wear skimpy halter tops, I now know that I can just rock my usual oversized button down with a mini skirt or a pair of boyfriend denim shorts. I appreciate balance and contrast and above all else, I want to be comfortable and not worry about my double-d boobs popping out of a low cut top. (I hide them well.) In addition to that, because the spring/ summer is so short here in Canada, I’m apprehensive about investing too much money on summer clothes. Case in point, last year’s gold Gucci slippers will do it’s job for yet another summer.
So what can I tell you about dressing for the summer? Do you. Swap your skinny jeans for mini skirts and denim shorts and if that’s not your thing, loose pants are chic and cozy and allow plenty of air flow to circulate during those warm summer days. Loose jersey dresses are comfy beyond belief and can look super chic with the right accessories. Loose tops, t-shirts with back details, or oversized button downs are also good and you won’t feel suffocated from tight fabrics sticking to your sweaty body on the hottest of summer days.
I don’t worry about what I’m going to wear during the summer months anymore. If anything my wardrobe is pretty much the same and I just swap out skinny jeans for loose denim shorts or leather minis.
What’s your approach to dressing for the warm weather?
WHAT I'M WEARING:
Commes des Garçons PLAY striped shirt (I'm wearing a size large).
Saint Laurent nano Sac de Jour bag in blue.
Kate Cate embroidered feather shoulder strap (exact here).
The Kooples zippered leather skirt.
Gucci gold Princetown slippers .
Armani sunglasses.
Bracelets by, Hermes, Valentino and David Yurman.
Saint Laurent Nano Sac de Jour with custom embroidered strap from European should strap brand, Kate Cate.
Photography by Geoff Martin.
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REVIEW Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipstick
Bite Beauty is one of those brands who consistently puts out amazing quality products that women love to wear. Their factory is Toronto based the owner is an amazing, inspirational woman named Susanne Langmuir. I was very fortunate to meet her this past summer and visit the Bite factory to see how their best selling Amuse Bouche lipsticks are made. (You can see my beauty vlog on YouTube. Please don't laugh at the quality. I didn't now how to create a proper YouTube video back then. Actually... this was my first YT video!)
I was a customer of Bite way before I started working with them and got on their PR list. Their Agave Lip Mask was, and still is, a staple in my makeup bag and in my skincare routine. So much so that I bought a Lip Mask for Michael's birthday last year and now he's also a fan! (Michael is my blogger bestie if you don't know. Check out his gorgeous blog at globalgarcon.net) Fast forward to present day and Bite is celebrating the 1st year anniversary of their now iconic, Amuse Bouche lipstick. To celebrate, they sent me a package with five of the founders favourite shades - Liquorice, Chai, Gazpacho, Honeycomb and Jam. (In case you're curious, my five faves are Gazpacho, Chai, Verbena, Beetroot and Sour Cherry.) Keep reading if you want my review on these lipsticks and if you want to see swatches.
BITE BEAUTY FOUNDER, SUSANNE LANGMUIR'S FAVOURITE SHADES: LIQUORICE, CHAI, GAZPACHO, HONEYCOMBO & JAM.
We're celebrating the 1st year anniversary of the Amuse Bouche lipstick here on WoahStyle with a review and some swatches! I'm actually surprised that I never got around to doing this sooner because I truly love this lipstick! On the bright side, I now have more Amuse Bouche lippies in my collection so I can share even more colour swatches with you. Yay!
PRICE: $30 Canadian ($26 USD).
SOLD exclusively at Sephora or at the Bite Beauty Lip Labs in NY, Toronto, San Francisco and San Jose.
44 creamy shades available with limited edition shades launched from time to time.
WHAT'S IN IT: Beeswax, Jojoba Seed Oil, Shea Butter, Argan Kernel Oil, Candelilla Wax, Sesame Seed Oil, Jojoba Wax, Sunflower Seed Wax, Sunflower Seed Oil, Grape Seed Extract, Olive Oil, Coconut Oil, Avocado Oil, Apricot Kernel Oil, Pomegranate Seed Oil.
THE VERDICT: I've been using these lipsticks consistently for the past year. In that time the Amuse Bouche lipstick has remained a favourite. The formula is highly pigmented, hydrating, and smell amazing, and taste good too (it's probably all of the fruit oils in the formula). These lipsticks are 100% organic and natural and are handmade in their factory in Toronto.
I'm assuming that what gives these lipsticks it's thick, creamy consistency is their wax and fruit oil based formula which, allows them to give off a rich colour pigmentation that we see in matte or liquid lipsticks. They are super comfortable to wear and don't dry out on the lips. The Amuse Bouche work beautifully without a lip liner but for that extra staying power, I always recommend using a liner. Fun fact: Bite recently launched their own line of lip pencils this spring which retail for $20 a pencil. Yes, they're totally worth it and live up to what you would expect from Bite.
Overall, I love these lipsticks and I'd recommend them to you if you haven't already tried them. With 44 shades available, there's bound to be something in there to suit every skin tone. Both my mum and I are obsessed with the colour Chai, a pink-rose brown that I like to describe as a universally flattering nude. Honestly, after writing this I feel like exploring other shades I don't already have so I might just have to do that.
SHOP MY FAVOURITE BITE BEAUTY
BITE BEAUTY AMUSE BOUCHE SWATCHES
BITE BEAUTY AMUSE BOUCH NUDE SHADES
Thistle - mauve infused taupe
Honeycomb - beige nude
Meringue - Peachy Nude
Fig - Nude Rose
Sweet Cream - Muted Peach
Verbena - Rose Terracotta
Pepper - Dusty Rose
Chai - Mauve Brown
BITE BEAUTY AMUSE BOUCHE SWATCHES
BITE BEAUTY AMUSE BOUCH RED SHADES
Sour Cherry - Maraschino Red
Gazpacho - True Blue-Red
Mistletoe - limited edition red for holiday 2016
Nori - Deep Brown-Red
Whiskey - Rich Mahogany with Red
Liquorice - Oxblood
BITE BEAUTY AMUSE BOUCHE SWATCHES
BITE BEAUTY AMUSE BOUCH PURPLE / BLUE/ GREEN SHADES
Sprizter - Plum Rose
Lavender Jam - Electric Blue-Violet
Taro - blue-grey purple
Mauvember 2016 - limited edition mauve for 2016
Beetroot - Bold Berry
Jam - Rich Merlot
Black Truffle - Black Violet
Squid Ink - Deep Navy with Black
Kale - Deep Hunter Green with Black
Photography by Nathalie Martin.
Most Bite Beauty lipsticks featured here were provided as a PR sample. All photos are original and opinions are honest and true.
Affiliate marketing links in this story are used as form of compensation.
FREE stuff bloggers get + Big A$$ beauty haul!
In this video I'm going to be sharing some of the really cool items that I get for free as a blogger. Now I use the term "free" loosely because when brands sent me goodies, there is an expectation that I share them with you guys to some capacity, which to me means work! We all know influencers are the new advertising right so what else do you expect?
I want you guys to know that for me it's much more important to take the time to review items and swatch them and give you my honest opinion instead of having a major brag fest on Instagram Stories and doing unboxings. My intention of this video is to share some of the cool PR goodies I've received recently and give you my quick opinion. If there's anything in this video that peeks your interest and you want me to do a full review, let me know and I would happily put something together!
Thanks for watching and make sure you subscribe to my channel!
xo, Nathalie
SHOP THE POST
BEAUTY ITEMS IN THIS VIDEO
SKINCARE:
- Fresh Masks: Umbrian Face Mask, Rose Face Mask, Vitamin Nectar Mask, Black Tea Overnight Mask and Black Tea Instant Perfecting Mask
- Vichy Idealia skincare line
- Biotherm Life Plankton essence, serum, mask and Mousse Micellaire Water
- Origins Make A Difference™ Plus + Rejuvenating Moisturizer, High-Potency Night-A-Mins Skin Refining Oil and Ginger Bath Bar
- yes to Coconuts Hydrating Paper Face Mask and yes to Tomatoes Detoxifying Paper Face Mask
- Philosophy Time In A Bottle Serum
MAKEUP:
- GlamGlow Plumprageous Nudes Collection. (Read my review + swatches here)
- YSL Beauty Vernis A Lévres Glossy Stain #12
- YSL Beauty Glossy Stain Pop Water #202
- YSL Beauty Vinyl Cream Lip Stain #401
- Cover Girl Total Tease Mascara
- Pixi Skintreats Glow Mist, Hydrating Milky Mist, Vitamin Wakeup Mist and Makeup Fixing Spray
- Cinema Secrets Professional Grade Makeup Brush Cleaner
- Tarte Shape Tape Concealer in Light Neutral
- Shiseido Eyelash Curler
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Highliner Gel Eye Crayon Eyeliner in Fine Wine
- Marc Jacobs Beauty O!Mega Lash Volumizing Mascara in Garnet (deep red)
- Stila Matte 'n Metal Eyeshadow Palette
- Masque Bar by Look-Beauty (available exclusively at Shoppers)
Video, photography and editing by Nathalie Martin.
Some items here were provided as PR samples.
All photos are original and opinions are honest and true.
Affiliate marketing links in this story are used as form of compensation.
Style the same outfit 3 different ways!
Growing up my mother never wore sneakers let alone sweatpants so for me, ahtleisure wear wasn’t exactly something I embraced until recently. Now I’m obsessed. I mean obsessed! A cozy pair of sweats and t-shirts can look pretty slick as long as you’re accessorized to the nines. Seriously. Haven’t you seen the Kardashians sporting their mega-big hoop earrings and their designer sunglasses looking all cute and shit in a bra tops and some sweats? Ya.
Well, I’m not exactly striving for that whole Kardashian look, but I do appreciate them so I’m gonna take a page out of their book and try to glam up my sweats just a little. Below you’ll find three easy outfit ideas for how to wear your ahtleisure so you can still look badass.
BTW - we shot these looks on the weekend and Geoff and I were running errands afterwards and I got a few compliments on outfit number 3, which is the outfit I was wearing after we finished shooting. There you have it, tried and tested and real life approved!
LOOK ONE || LAYERS
Every time I travel I always seem to wrap a shirt around my waist because to me it's the ultimate cozy-comfortable wear. If I get cold, I can throw on my shirt and if it's too warm, no biggie, I'll leave it around my waist. Since I'm going for that layered look here I really wanted to have fun with proportions and texture so I added a scarf (because it was actually cold the day we shot this) to tie in the charcoal colour from my shirt and to keep the outfit from looking too black and heavy. I just feel very comfortable here and this look is something that I would rock on the weekend or if I'm boarding a plane.
WHAT I'M WEARING: Aritzia baseball hat. The Kooples leather jacket and scarf (years old, sorry!). Ray-Ban sunglasses. Queen of Hearts Collection criss cross tank and black joggers (exact pieces available here on my shop). Acne men's sweater in a size medium for that oversized look. Vans metallic sneakers. Alexander Wang Donna bag.
LOOK TWO || BI-COSTAL COMFORT
For this look I ditched the sweatshirt and the leather hobo bag and went for a simple ahtleisure look. This reminds of me the kind of outfit that would be suitable for the comfort of LA, where people are more laid back in terms what what they wear, or it would look amazing and super chill in New York as well. I just love how simple this outfit is! Of course layering a moto jacket overtop completes the look and makes it look more badass and less, "I just came back from the gym". BUT, if you want to show off the gorgeous detail on this tank (exact here), just ditch the jacket!
WHAT I'M WEARING: Aritzia baseball hat. Ray-Ban sunglasses. Queen of Hearts Collection criss cross tank and black joggers (exact pieces available here on my shop). Vans metallic sneakers.
LOOK THREE || SWEAT SUIT
For the last look I'm going to ditch the moto jacket *gasp!*, and throw my Acne sweatshirt back on and just go for a super chill weekend look. Even though this outfit is the epitome of comfort, it doesn't look sloppy because of how it's but together. Around my face; the gold details on my Ray-Ban aviators bring in a little bit of glam, as does the burnt orange lipstick. I'm also wearing a thin gold necklace, which you can't really see from the pics here, but again it adds to the illusion of being more put together. On my hands: my nails are done in a nude polish and I've accessorized with a silver David Yurman cable bracelet and my black leather Valentino Rockstud bracelet. Again, metallic shoes can make any outfit look incredible, so my bronze metallic Vans are the perfect way to complete this outfit. (BTW- I scored these sneakers on sale. They're from a past season and I can't find them online anymore so maybe have a look at a Vans outlet store where they carry older styles to see if you can find them there).
WHAT I'M WEARING: Aritzia baseball hat. Ray-Ban sunglasses. Queen of Hearts Collection black joggers (exact pieces available here on my shop). Acne men's sweater in a size medium for that oversized look. Vans metallic sneakers. Alexander Wang Donna bag.
HOW TO DRESS UP ATHLEISURE WEAR
- Accessorize! Get some fun glasses and bust out the jewelry!
- Wear metallic shoes! Metallic footwear will dress up any outfit, ahtleisure included.
- Do your hair! The Kardashians do it best. You know those adorable french braid, pig tails things they do? Yup do those. Or, just throw on a hat like me if you’re lazy.
- Rock a moto jacket! Nothing screens "I've got my shit together" more than an amazing moto jacket. I bought this one two years ago and I still wear it all of the time. Best. Investment. Ever.
Photography by Geoff Martin.
In collaboration with Queen of Hearts Collection. Shop my favourite pieces from their collection on my shop here and make sure to check out their website to view their entire collection.
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