The Best Red Accents from PFW 2107





I can't remember the last time red was the hot colour of the season but I'm all over it for fall 2017. My wardrobe has always been sprinkled with red accents for as long as I remember and most recently, I just picked up a beautiful bright red CelinΓ© bag that I can't get enough of.
During the Paris Fashion Week Spring 2018 shows, editors and models were also feeling the red vibes as they rocked some pretty unique looks.
β Pernille Teisbaek went for pops of red in her sunglasses and in the lining of her plaid trench instead of going full-on with the colour.
β Gilda Ambrosio paired red pointed toe boots with a pink silk dress for an understated glam look.
β Anna Dello Russo also went for the red pointed toe boots, but opted for a knee-high version paired with a mini black ruffle dress that suits her personal style amazingly.
β Model off duty, Romee Strijd, took a more casual approach while remaining to make a bold statement with red lace-up skinny pants, a red cap, and Balmain graphic tee.
β Caroline de Maigret, one of my personal favourite fashion icons, went for a more classic and comfortable look with her red and pink shearling bomber.
Red Accents
Break up the intensity of red by pairing it with neutrals. For this look, I mixed and matched textures with these modern Balenciaga pant/boots with a embroidered cotton Celia Dragouni frock. Layer in a Loewe shoulder bag and a wool Isabel Marant scarf and you're fall ready.
My Faves
Red is one of my favourite colours to play with. I love orange-reds because it's a warm shade that compliments my olive complexion nicely. My aesthetic is very rock and roll inspired so I love the idea of a red band jacket paired with some badass ankle boots and a glossy red lip.
Marc Jacobs new Eye-Conic Eyeshadow collection






Marc Jacobs Beauty launched six new eyeshadow palettes this fall, all inspired by his fashion runway shows. Named the Eye-Conic collection, each palette contains seven stunning shades for everything you need to create your own bold eye. From metallics, mattes, and shimmers, MJ Beauty has you covered. Yes, there are even three new eye brushes in the collection and a new Coconut eye primer too.
I've been playing around with these shadows for a while now and I'm hella impressed. So far all of the shades are beautifully pigmented and go on the way you see them in the pan. I find some of the mattes are a bit too powdery, but that's simply fixed by tapping off the excess first. With the metallic shades, I simply press them onto my lids using the Shadow Brush. They go on so well, like BAM, even without using a primer. It's exactly the kind of quality that we'd expect from Marc Jacobs Beauty.
Marc Jacobs Beauty can be exclusively found at Sephora and marcjacobsbeauty.com.
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Marc Jacobs Beauty Eye-Conic eyeshadow palettes
Each palette has it's own runway personality.
- PROVOCOUTURE (pink)
- SCANDALUST (warm brows & scarlet)
- EDGITORIAL (camouflage & gold)
- GLAMBITION (bronze & gold)
- FRIVOLUXE (purple)
- SMARTORIAL (blue)
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Marc Jacobs Beauty eyeshadow brushes
These three new brushes will be a part of Marc Jacobs permanent lineup - a smudge brush, crease brush, and shadow brush. They feature super soft, synthetic bristles that are shed-free and make blending my eyeshadows a dream. Dare I say, even better than my MAC eyeshadow brushes? The sleek black handles have a nice weight to them and don't feel as heavy as some of the other MJ face brushes. I love the bronzer brush more than anything but it is a heavy beast. If I could only recommend one of these, it would be the crease brush. It has a really nice tapered end that makes it perfect for blending underneath the lashline.
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Marc Jacobs Beauty Under(cover) Perfecting Coconut Eye Primer
MJ's coconut face primer is probably the brand's most popular item so it makes sense they would extend the collection to an eye primer as well. This one is crease proof with coconut extracts to lock in colour for the whole day.
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Battle of The Brows: Benefit VS. Shu Uemura
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Show me a woman who's not concerned about her brows and I'll call liar. JK. (kinda...)
I spent the weekend elbow deep in beauty products, planning out my sister-in-laws makeup for her upcoming November wedding. She asked that I be her makeup artists for the big day and I couldn't say no. Any chance to play with makeup and try something new always makes me really happy so I was all in! Her beauty routine is very simple, mascara and SPF and that's it! The best approach for someone like her is to keep everything natural. A light foundation, peachy toned blush, a swipe of mascara, flesh toned lipstick and some brow powder to fill them in.
Being the minimal girl she is, my sister-in-law surprised me when she said she hates her brows and really needs help in that area. Turns out she has freaking awesome brows because she hardly tweezes so they're nice and full. With a little help of Benefit's Foolproof Brow Powder she has lust worthy brows in no time. This product is a bit too light and natural for my thin sparse brows but it was awesome for someone like her!
As for her overall makeup, it was radiant and glowy and she looked beautiful! I can't wait to see her in her dress on her big day!
Why White after Labour Day works
Back when I first started WoahStyle, over three years ago, I used a wear a lot of black. Everyone assumed I had an aversion to colour so when it started to creep into my blog life, people took notice. The comments used to make me laugh because they had no idea how much I truly love colour.
So here's the deal. It's not black as a colour that I love, or any colour really, but it's more of the graphic element. Let me explain.
The Subtle Art of Contrast
My personal aesthetic is that I'm drawn to boldness with clean lines. All black with a glittery pink shoe; denim with a beautiful white coat; or in this instance, the warm tones of white with a tobacco coloured shoe and a strong pop of Vermillion to complete the outfit.
Everything about the way I dress is about subtle contrast.
A mini shirtdress is sexy because it shows off lots of leg. I kept it from looking too over-the-top and age appropriate by doing the buttons up all of the way to the collar. I opted for a crΓ©me oversized blazer to make the mini dress more sophisticated while still keeping the look modern because I'm playing with the oversized silhouette. The crΓ©me colour also diminishes the whole antiquated rule of white after Labour Day because it allows the outfit to be more autumnal by playing off warmer tones. For example, if I was wearing pure white, the overall vibe would have been more summery don't you think? The crΓ©me shade also allows my outfit to transition into a tobacco coloured shoe more seamlessly. Black would have worked as well but I really wanted my outfit to be about warmth and not stark contrast. This is where the subtly of playing with colours is key.
Now picture my outfit without the Vermillion coloured bag for a second. It would still work on its own. Now add the bag back and all of a sudden you have that pop of boldness that I was talking about in the beginning. It's all about that subtle juxtaposition between something neutral and something bold that I'm always drawn to.
The Key to Wearing White in the Fall
If you're like me and you're a fan of wearing white in the fall, but you're hesitant, don't worry because it's actually easier than you think. Just keep autumnal textures in mind when getting dressed - cashmere, tweed, denim, basically any cozy texture that you'd wear in the fall goes. Linens, poplins and seersuckers wouldn't work because they're synonymous with summer. I'm a strong believer in wearing whatever you want, at any given time of the year but it's about how you pair it that makes the difference. It's like old design rule - you have to know the rules to break the rules.
Here's another quick example. I did a post back in 2014 wearing a crΓ©me coloured Acne skirt with a white Acne knit. The skirt was from the summer collection but that didn't stop me from wearing a piece I loved for fall. I paired it with a black leather jacket, for that bold graphic element that I love so much, and accessorized with my whimsical Comme Des Garcons sneakers. Again the accessories play in important part in breaking up my outfit and keeping it from being too serious.
Personalized eyeshadow palette from Charlotte Tilbury. Thanks Charlotte!!
You Do You
It's so funny how in the beginning of WoahStyle people felt like they had my style pegged. I definitely felt like I was going through a more of a graphic stage at the time while these days I'm embracing neutrals a bit more. The fundamentals of my personal style have remained the same, and they probably always will.
What's in my CΓ©line bag
I recently bought myself a new bag - a CΓ©line nano luggage in the colour Vermillion.
Two things you should know right off the bat. First, I've always wanted a CΓ©line luggage bag. In fact, I wanted one so bad that I got my Saint Laurent nano Sac De Jour in hopes to curb my need for the CΓ©line. Why didn't I just get it to begin with? Who knows. Second, I've been wanted a red bag for a long time now. But not just any red. It had to be a happy bright-orange shade. Vermillion if you will.
So this bag gets posted on Love That Bag earlier this summer but I kept holding off. You see, as much as I love having nice handbags, I'm actually pretty careful about what I buy. Mainly because I have an insane shoe obsession but that's a topic for another day. As you can see, I finally bite the bullet and decide to buy it. There's just something so special about this colour that is so magical to me and it makes me insanely happy. Just peek inside my bag and you can see how much I love red.
I got my bag last week and I haven't stopped wearing it since. The leather is soft and buttery but it doesn't scuff easily. It's so much more comfortable to wear than my Saint Laurent nano bag and it fits a surprising amount of stuff in it. I'm pretty confident that I won't get tired of this bag anytime soon. Considering it was on my wishlist for so many years now I know it was a solid buy. Also, my small leather goods fit beautifully in my new CΓ©line luggage. ;)
If you haven't heard of Love That Bag then you might be a new reader to my blog (oh hi and welcome!) because I've blogged about them lots in the past. LTB is an online consignment shop based out of Montreal, Canada. They specialize in luxury bags and pride themselves in selling authentic bags in excellent condition. I bought my Chanel patent leather Jumbo Flap bag from them last year and I couldn't have had a better experience.
I love small leather goods for keeping my life organized. In my bag you can find my small LV agenda, Chanel card holder, Tumi makeup bag and my iPhone, which is always dressed in a Felony Case. This is one is real marble!
I don't actually have a proper wallet. I toggle between my Chanel cardholder and my Louis Vuitton agenda which has compartments for cards. For tiny bags, I love using a card holder because it keeps my essentials in one place. Before I got it, I used to just throw my license and credit cards into my bag and let them float around. I'm lucky I never lost anything this way because it would have been easy to drop my ID on the floor without noticing if I was pulling out something else.
My LV agenda is my life line. I bought it in the small size because I wanted it to fit into my small bags. It keeps my schedule, my banking cards and license. While it's not the easiest to write on the small pages, I do love it for what it is, a chic and convenient accessory for keeping my life organized. It has extra compartments to stash my receipts and business cards which is great.
A small leather bag to hold makeup is a must. I got this one from Tumi on sale year for about $30 at Toronto Premium Outlets. It fits inside my CΓ©line bag perfect and holds all of my makeup essentials - oh you know, four or five lipsticks as per usual, a compact, hand cream, powder and a small powder brush, all which are oddly absent from my bag at the moment. Hmm...
That's pretty much it! The makeup I carry with me can change on any given day and sometimes I'll carry a small travel sized perfume if I have an event but my accessories usually stay the same. It's about staying organized so I don't loose anything or have to go digging deep into my bag to find lip balm for my debit card. That was the old me and trust me, I never want to be that messy again!
This post is not sponsored. All opinions are my own.
4 Beautiful & Unique Fall Fragrances
With fall just around the corner and I've already started to transition my perfumes. For the cooler weather I favour warmer scents with lots of depth and complexity in comparison to the lighter notes I wear in the summer.
Full disclosure, I went on a bit of a perfume binge recently and picked up a couple of new scents to add to my personal collection. Tom Ford's Santal Blush is new to me and as soon as I smelled it I was whisked away to away place of simple luxury and happiness. Another new one in my collection is actually an old classic that I'd forgotten about until now - Kiehl's Original Musk. I remember being 26 when I first discovered this scent and I was blown away by the unique and intoxicating perfume even back then. I'm not quite sure what I ever stopped using it but I'm glad it's back in my life.
From vanilla notes to plenty of sandalwood, these are my five favourite scents for fall.
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Tom Ford Santal Blush
This is the third Tom Ford scent to add to my collection and for good reason. It's sexy, mysterious and warm- like you're ready for fall and all you want to do is wrap yourself up in a cashmere blanket and never leave bed. It's woodsy, with sandalwood notes and floral tones that will have you getting compliments everywhere you go.
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Kiehl's Original Musk
Like I said in the intro, I fell in love with this perfume about a decade ago. I think at the time it was probably a bit too sophisticated for my liking because I ended up switching over to Marc Jacob's Daisy - another favourite of mine to this day. Anyway, I'm glad to have rediscovered Kiehl's Original Musk just in time for fall. It's a floral woody musk with notes of orange blossom, bergamot, neroli, rose and patchouli. Best of all, this truly unique scent is unisex and the most affordable on this list at $57 (CND).
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Fresh Cannabis Santal
This perfume comes recommended from one of my PR contacts who told me it was her personal favourite scent. I picked it up at the Fresh store in NYC when I visited this spring and I've been using it non-stop since. Another sensual woodsy scent, this one has is intended for men but it's lovely on women. It has notes of dark plum, patchouli, magnolia, chocolate, vetiver and vanilla musk. I also have this scent in a candle and keep it in my living room for a unique experience.
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Le Labo ThΓ© Noir 29
The brand actually surprised me with this beautiful scent in December of 2015. I had been away on a trip the Banff when I came home to a little brown box with a small perfume bottle containing my name and the date it was made on. I kid you not, every single time I wear this scent I get loads of compliments. It's the longest lasting scent I have a little goes a long way. Again, I've the bottle since 2015 and it looks like it's barely used. ThΓ© Noir 29 is inspired by black tea and has notes of black pepper, amber and black rose.
Disclosure:
Tom Ford scent was gifted by Nordstrom Canada.
ThΓ© Noir 29 was gifted by Le Labo. All opinions are my own.
The Return of Thin Brows


For those of us who haven't been able to grow those thick luscious Cara Delevingne brows because we just happen to be naturally predisposed to thin arches or because we just foolishly over tweezed in the 90s (and can't seem to grow them back for the life of us), rejoice, because thin brows are back with a vengeance. I'm calling it now. Just look at my favourite Hadid sister, Bella, who's look screams 90s supermodel and rocks her thin brows like nobody's business. Then there's Girlboss Sophia Amoruso who's thin brows frame her face beautifully.
After a painstaking two years of desperately trying to grow back my own over-tweezed brows, I finally gave up after a chat with Maddox, Benefit's Senior National Educator and eyebrow expert. I asked, umm, more like begged him for some brow advice and he simply told me to tweeze them back a touch because they were too thick for my face. That night, I took out the tweezers. Omitting a few hairs here and there helped a lot.
I wouldn't exactly qualify my brows as thin, but they are compared to the likes of Cara and all of those bold Instagram brows we see everywhere. The thing is, thinner brows suit my face and frame my eyes better. I even noticed my mom rocking a thinner brow lately and you know what, she instantly looked a few years younger.
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If you're not sure about what brow shape suits your face, just visit a professional and have a chat about what results you're looking to get. Benefit has amazing brow experts at Sephora stores across the nation.
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4 Hot New Foundations + The Best Way to Apply Them
Whether you prefer your foundation sheer, in CC form or full coverage, the end goal is always the same - to look effortless like you have naturally amazing flawless skin. Am I right ladies?
Well lucky for us, there are four major brands that have just dropped some amazing products that are sure to suit everyoneβs needs. Below Iβm giving you the breakdown on what to expect from these newbies on the block as well as the best way to apply them.
CoverGirl Vitalist Healthy Elixir Foundation, $18
Best for: Normal / Dry / Combo
Coverage: Light-Medium
Texture: Semi-dewy / Semi-matte
Best application: Fingers for light natural coverage. Beauty Blender for medium coverage.
This foundation feels lightweight on the skin and reminds me of a thicker version of my all time favourite foundation - MAC's Face & Body. If you're looking for something with a natural finish that's hydrating and won't clog your pores, this is it. Imperfections will still need to be covered with concealer as it's not full coverage but it's easy enough to build it up to medium coverage by using a damp Beauty Blender. This formula might not be best for oily skins as it does have some slip to it. I'd just recommend using a good mattifying primer first, then foundation, then concealer (if needed) and then locking it in place with powder. One thing I should mention is the pump on my bottle stopped working and now I have to unscrew the cap to get the product out, but that's not going to deter me from using it.
IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream with SPF 50, $49
Best for: Normal / Dry and combination skin types
Coverage: Light-Medium
Finish: Semi-dewy / Semi-matte
Best application: Fingers for light natural coverage
I recommend you try this product to see how your skin will take to it before buying it. When I first started using it, I loved it. I was applying it with my fingers and setting it with a light dusting of loose powder. I enjoy the high SPF 50 protection and the fact it looked natural on my skin. It did fade by the end of the day, but that's to be expected from a light coverage foundation.
On one of my event days, when I normally apply my makeup differently to make it last all day, I used the CC cream with a damp beauty blender for the firs time and baked my under eyes. Before I was even done my eye makeup, the CC cream started to break up around my forehead and get really patchy. That should have been my first sign to wash it off and start over but instead I shrugged it off and patted my Beauty Blender over the area to smooth it out. By the end of the night, my makeup was a patchy muddy mess and my under eyes were cakey and dry. It's all very confusing since I had used a primer along with my fail-safe makeup application technique. That day, I also broke out into an itchy rash after testing this CC cream for a week. I did some research on makeupalley.com and some people are known to break out with this product and have a similar experience to mine. Other people love it and swear by it.
Again, I'd recommend trying out this product to see if it's for you. Since I got my rash, I haven't been using it at all.
Now if you are interested in buying it, I have a coupon code you guys can use for this product or any other IT Cosmetics products.
Coupon code: ITGIRLMARTIN
10% off until October 31, 2017 on itcosmetics.ca
Their brushes are bomb btw! Comparable to Marc Jacobs Beauty brushes. I don't make a dime if you use this coupon btw and it saves you 10%.
Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Foundation, $59
Best for: All skin types (oily skins may need a primer)
Coverage: Medium-Full
Finish: The most natural looking matte I've ever seen
Best application: Beauty Blender for full coverage. Artis brush Oval 7 or fingers for quick medium coverage
Let me just start by saying I was originally hesitant on this foundation. When I first tried it at Sephora, it seemed too think and dry for my liking but my beauty contributor bought it and reported back to me saying it was the best thing since sliced bread so I had to try it for myself. It smoothes over my skin beautifully with my fingers and if I need full coverage, I simply apply it with a Beauty Blender. It looks natural and covers up a lot of the imperfections on my skin with one layer, but it lacks the dewiness I like from a foundation. Those with normal-dry skin might want to skip the powder for that reason. Since I have an oily T-zone, I always set it with loose powder to lock it into place. This is the foundation Iβve been wearing when I have events and Iβm in meetings all day and it hasnβt failed me once! If youβre on the oilier side, you might want to use a primer first so make sure it wears all day.
MAC Next To Nothing Face Colour, $31
Best for: Dry/ Normal skin
Coverage: Sheer (aka; next to nothing)
Finish: Dewy
Best application: smooth directly onto skin with clean fingers
Fans of MACβs iconic Face & Body foundation are going to love this sheer new face colour. Packaged with nourishing fruit extracts, this stuff is hydrating and perfect for dry and normal skin types. It glides on like a gel and leaves the prettiest balmy finish on the skin. For quick application, use your fingers but if youβre looking for a bit more coverage, Iβd recommend MACβs new synthetic face fan brush in No. 141 ($35). For those like me with combination skin and an oily T-zone, yes, you can still use this foundation and I personally love it. Just make sure you set it with a powder to lock it into place.
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3 Affordable Graphic Tees for Fall
It's no surprise that t-shirts remain a staple in every fashion girls closet. They're comfortable, easy to wear, versatile and most of all, are unforgiving after a big meal.
Graphic/ concert tees have been my go-to item since I was 13 back when I rocking black hair, an under-cut, and horrible black chipped nails. Wait... that was 15. At 13 I was just straight up dressing like a boy. I guess my style hasn't changed too much since then but at least it's more refined now...
Well, graphic tees continue to have a big moment for fall and Gucci continues to kill it with their version but straight up, there's no way I'm spending $1500 on a t-shirt. It just makes NO sense.
Instead, I play the high/low game. High on accessories like shoes, bags and designer eyeglasses (because I never ever wear contacts), and low on a majority of my clothing, in particular t-shirts.
I had the chance to partner with Topshop this weekend and celebrated their newest store opening at The Bay in Oakville Place. I wore my new Rolling Stones tee, a pair of black flares, silver boots and sequinned utility jacket, all from Topshop. I was pretty confident I'd be the only one wearing this outfit so imagine my surprise when I walk in to see Liz Trinnear wearing a something similar, down to the exact same tee! Liz was DJ-ing for the day and it was great to catch up with her. Though I don't see her often, Liz is one of those women I admire. She always looks amazing when she's on air, but it's her off-duty style that I'm such a big fan of. I just loved that we were both wearing the same tee.
Finally, what's a Topshop event without a little bit of shopping? I picked up a couple of more shirts on the weekend, including this Pink Floyd tee with side lacing, and a Gucci-inspired tee that says Amour.
I just love the versatility of a good t-shirt. It's the ultimate all wear round piece of clothing. Since we're heading into fall, I also grabbed this amazing faux-shearling style jacket that has crazy-good Almost Famous vibes. It's not quite what Kate Hudson was wearing in the movie, but her character would have totally gone for it.
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This creamy white tee is super soft and has distressed holes throughout for a vintage look and feel.
One of my favourite iconic images from the band, this tee has lace up details on the side that would look amazing with leather leggings.
Something about this shirt reminds me of the retro Gucci tee we saw from last season. Bonus, this one is only $25.
This post was in partnership with Topshop. All photos and opinions are my own.