VIDEO: $1,500 Designer Shopping Haul + My Ultimate Shopping Tips
You guys asked for and now I'm dishing, where do I shop and how do I find so many amazing shoes on sale? Well, I put together my top five sale shopping tips for you guys along with my latest shopping haul!
I spent just under $1,500 and bought four pairs of designer shoes (two pairs of Saint Laurent boots, Loewe, and Isabel Marant). I also updated my clothes and picked up four tops that will work well into summer as well as other seasons depending on how they're styled.
Make sure you press play, give my video a like if you agree with my shopping tips, and subscribe to my YouTube channel so I know you guys want me to keep making more videos like this.
xx
I'M WEARING: Frank & Eileen carbon heart sweatshirt, Rag & Bone zippered moto jeans (I don't think they make this style anymore), Isabel Marant t-shirt at the end of the video. Necklaces from lisbethjewelry.com. Medallion necklace by Jenny Bird.
MY $1,500 SHOPPING HAUL:
β Saint Laurent Cowboy boots β Saint Laurent Rock Star 40 cowboy boots (I called it the Wyatt boot in the video but it's the Rock Star. I just checked the box.) β Loewe velvet & patent leather Chelsea boot β Isabel Marant Ansel metallic leather silver sandals β Alexander Wang Denim vest from Winners β Uniqlo denim jacket, men's, size XS β Uniqlo striped Mickey Mouse t-shirt, men's, size XS β Free People embroidered top
MY TOP 5 SHOPPING TIPS
(for luxury shopping and heck, just shopping in general)
1. BUY WHAT YOU LOVE: If you love it, chances are you're going to have it in your closet for a long time.
2. KNOW YOURSELF: Shop for yourself and what makes you feel your most confident and happy self.
3. BE TREND AWARE: Trends come and go and that can get expensive real fast. Instead, build a closet full of classic pieces and add on the pieces that you love along the way.
4. MAKE SURE IT FITS: Clothing items can be altered but take it from me, ill-fitting shoes will always be ill-fitting. Be wary of super high heels or uncomfortable styles you can't walk in.
5. EDUCATE YOURSELF: Take advantage of sales. Know when sale season starts and shop then. Don't be afraid to shop out of season styles - for example, if you find a winter coat in the summer at a heavily discounted price. It's better it sits in your closet for a few months versus paying the full price later down the road, don't you think?
Denim Days
I live for denim and I haven't been able to get myself out of these Zara boyfriend jeans since I got them. I've been wearing them with everything from t-shirts to oversized jackets, but my favourite combo has to be the Canadian tuxedo. I got this amazing vintage wash button down denim shirt from the good folks at Frank & Eileen. Here, I'm wearing the Barry fit - it's relaxed, and slightly oversized and longer at the back, making it the ultimate denim top for spring/summer. (Expect to see lots of it.)
BTW - I'll be catching up with my #365 series now that I'm back from Iceland. Look for updates starting this weekend!
I'm Wearing:
Frank & Eileen Barry Vintage Wash shirt
Zara boyfriend jeans
Lisbeth x Brunette The Label gold Brunette necklace (here)
Isabel Marant Purple Metallic Gail Cholita Sandals (circa 2015)
VIDEO/HOW-TO: Fadeproof + Smudge-proof eyeliner
I know a lot of women who say they prefer using a liquid eyeliner to a pencil liner because they believe it fades and smudges throughout the day. After taking Makeup by Mario's Masterclass last year, I learned it's misconception and it's all in the application process.
To get your pencil eyeliner to last all day, the secret is in the layering technique and using eyeshadow to lock it into place. I also love the finished look because it's softer than a traditional liquid liner.
I hope you guys will enjoy this mini makeup how to!
FOR THIS LOOK I USED:
URBAN DECAY Naked Ultimate Basics Palette
MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua XL Eye Pencil Waterproof Eyeliner
MARC JACOBS BEAUTY The Crease Brush
SEPHORA COLLECTION PRO Angled Lip #84
M.A.C Pro Longwear Fluidline
MAYBELLINE Total Temptation Waterproof Mascara
SEPHORA COLLECTION x Utowa PRO Universal Curler
MY DENIM SHIRT:
FRANK & EILEEN Distressed Vintage Wash
3 Incredible All-Natural Face Masks Your Skin Will Love
They say thirty is the new twenty and Iβm all for it. I personally have never felt better than I do now, but I am noticing changes in my skin that have kinda bum me out. From texture to dullness and uneven skin tone, these are things that make me wish my skin was twenty-five again. My medicine cabinet is equipped with an arsenal of skincare products to help combat my biggest skin nuisance, texture. If I donβt exfoliate often texture comes creeping back into my life and makes me want to hide in bed forever. From drugstore to luxe, below are three awesome hard-working, yet gentle, all-natural masks that will make your skin glowing like your twenty again.
DHE Mask, Consonant Skincare
This incredible all natural mineral-rich mask detoxes and nourishes skin. The Toronto based skincare company uses willow bark, tea tree extract, and Manicouagan Clay thatβs been extracted from 215 million year asteroid crash to clarify the skin. It also contains the brands own HydrExtreme serum, grape seed, and olive oils to nourish and hydrate, while Alpha Hydroxy Acid fruit enzymes gently exfoliate, leaving skin fresh and radiant. At $45 for a 75ml tube for a quality all natural product, itβs good bang for your buck and a must-try for anyone who loves masking! (Pssst - the brand has a 30ml for $18 if you want to try it out.)
POLISH 2-in-1 Facial Scrub & Mask, Dr. Roebucks
Time-saving products are always winners in our books and this all-natural facial scrub and mask by Australian brand Dr. Roebucks, is both gentle and effective at keeping skin smooth. It contains biodegradable jojoba beads and Kaolin to remove dead skin and exfoliate. White tea protects skin from harmful bacteria and is used as an anti-acne treatment. Acne or not, this product is suitable for all skin types.
RESURFACING Mask, Tata Harper
A bit on the pricer side and definitely splurge at $78 for 30ml, I love Tata Harper nonetheless for her quality skincare products. Plus I had a chance to meet and shop with her and sheβs such a cool down to earth person! This mask has been branded βBest of Beautyβ by Allure Magazine in 2017 and with reason. Itβs all 100% all natural and non-toxic and suitable for all skin types. This mask will leave your skin feeling fresh and new, getting rid of dullness, uneven skin tone and texture, roughness, and refines pores. Itβs formulated with naturally sourced BHA, antioxidant-rich beet extract, and willow bark and meadowsweet, two natural sources of salicylic acid to smooth and refine the skin.
MASKING TIP:
Use a soft organic cotton washcloth to remove your mask and gently buff the skin. Make sure itβs damp and focus on any areas that need more love where dead skin cells have accumulated.
Day 8 // #365OUTFITS
WEARING
Saint Laurent cowboy boots
Uniqlo Disney men's t-shirt
Rag & Bone jeans
CHANEL eyeglasses
David Yurman bracelet
Larsson & Jennings rose gold watch
New Saint Laurent cowboy boots, a crisp new t-shirt and a stay at The Adelaide Hotel Toronto (soon to be Canada's first St. Regis Hotel) for Girl's Night with friends. Friday was about taking some time to reconnect and unwind.
Day 7 // #365OUTFITS
WEARING
Rag & Bone jeans
Zara pullover
Lisbeth necklace
Aritiza coat
Larsson & Jennings rose gold watch
Loewe velvet and patent leather kitten heel ankle boots
Felony Case iPhone case
Growing tired of hoodies and leggings, I decided to make myself presentable. It also helped that I had an event to attend later for the store opening of Atelier Cologne in Yorkdale Mall, where I ended up meeting the founder, Sylvie Ganter.
Day 6 // #365OUTFITS
WEARING
Isabel Marant hoodie
Generic leggings
Roots socks
Soft Moc slippers
Day 5 // #365OUTFITS
WEARING:
Uniqlo windbreaker
Lululemon beanie
Reebok sneakers
Giaim leggings
CΓ©line sunglasses
It always makes me laugh when I go shopping looking like a hot mess because sometimes I catch the salespeople looking at me like, "Oooo girlllll! Hell no. You can't afford to shop here."
True story.
I was at the Jimmy Choo outlet the other day over at the Premium Mall in Halton Hills, and the salespeople were so snobby! They gave me the once over, turned their noses up in the air and turned their backs on me! I mean, I was at an outlet mall!
BAHHAHAHAAH. I can't!
Look here's the deal, we all deserve to be treated with respect and dignity. (Unless you're a morally corrupt monster of course but we're not gonna get into that.)
I believe in being kind and respectful. I'm no saint by any means and if someone disrespects me, you best bet I'm not gonna take their shit. But talking about the big picture here. The world is already so messed up, why spread negativity if you don't have to?
Here's the thing. I was bullied when I was younger, for almost a decade actually, and it was BAD. I had severe anxiety and a sleeping disorder and mainly, I was pissed at the world for being treated like garbage, even though I knew I was a good human being inside. I didn't understand why it was happening to me and I used to pray so hard every night for it to stop.
As a result, I used to be mean. I would lash out at my parents and at teachers and I would do whatever I needed to in order to build up this wall around me so I could never be hurt again.
Then I realized that A) that's not who I am at my core and B) negativity begets more negativity and I didn't want to be part of that so I stopped.
I guess my point is to treat people nicely, no matter what shoes they're wearing or how much their handbag costs because it's a superficial way of looking at the world. Don't you agree?
Speaking of shoes, Diana and I stopped by Footlocker the other day and bought matching Adidas Deerupt sneakers. They're ridiculously comfortable! We're obsessed! #notspon #notgifted #iwish
