010915 Stripes & Leather
Some things are just made to go together like black & white. I've always loved stripes and this Rag & Bone t-shirt with bold graphic stripes is always fun to wear. I paired it with my favourite jacket of all time and my black Acne Studios mini skirt. Black and white is never boring.
Mackage leather jacket | Rag & Bone Jean striped t-shirt | Salvatore Ferragamo black frames | Acne Studios black mini skirt | Alexander Wang boots | Helmut Lang bag | Jenny Bird palm cuff | Topshop wool hat
010815 Review: The Cheap Pencils
My BFF is obsessed with beauty and skin care products. I wish she had a blog because we’d all learn from it but instead she just chooses who to pass her wisdom to. Being her closest friend I consider myself lucky because she shares so many great tips with me. A few months back she mentioned that a lot of beauty bloggers where preferring the Annabelle eyebrow pencil to that of Anastasia. Recalling this info recently, I drove over to the drugstore (Shoppers to be exact fellow Canadians) and picked up the eyebrow pencil and an Annabelle lip pencil and fell in love!
DEMURE - a true nude colour that is the perfect balance of pink and beige and isn’t too dark, too light or too muddy on my olive skin. I use nude liners when I want to give my coral lipsticks a subdued look.
CORAL - this coral lip pencil is just bright enough without being neon if I want to make a statement with the coral lipsticks that I already own and really makes the colours pop.
BORDEAUX - a perfect rich wine colour. Not too red and not too purple, I like wearing this one with my Chanel Rivoli lipstick.
MEDIUM BROWN EYEBROW - My hair is a natural (yes, un-dyed) medium/ dark brown but my eyebrows black and sparse. It is so hard to find an eyebrow product that works for me without looking too heavy. This one almost matches the colour of my hair, and makes my whole face look brighter!
BLACK KOHL EYELINER - A black kohl liner is good to keep around for quickly lining the eyes. This one draws a smooth line and stays on pretty well considering most eye makeup disappears on my eyelids after a while. (Primers are a must for me.)
RIMMEL LONDON SOFT KOHL IN PURE WHITE - Okay so it’s not Annabell but with all of the Youtube videos I’m watching, I was convinced I needed a white liner for my waterline and this one was recommended to me. Compared to some other white liners I’ve used, this one is soft and holds up nicely through out the day.
All of the formulas I mention here are creamy and go on nicely without tugging at my skin. They also come in beautiful rich colours. At Shoppers the cost was about $7 a pencil but I found them at Target for under $4!!!
To give you an idea the lip and eye pencils that I had in my makeup bag before trying these are: Chanel, Armani, Benefit, MAC, Stila and Givenchy. I recommend trying the cheap pencils. With good formulas, colours and staying power, they're a great way experimenting with looks! I'll be picking up a blue eye liner next!
010515 Fjord
I have a serious love for watches and while some people rely on their iPhones to tell the time, I'm a more traditional kinda girl and just have a look at my watch. In my opinion it just completes an outfit and dresses up my wrist nicely. Without a watch I feel naked.
The team at Fjord sent me this beautiful black ceramic and steel watch. They were also kind enough to size the watch for me so I didn't have to worry about then it it arrived.
010415 Rainy Day Flares
Inspired by the Tommy Ton photography on Style.com and the fabulous Jenna Lyons, I thought I'd try my hand at some key trends for 2015 - bold lips, slicked back hair and flares. In case you haven't heard, makeup trends will be all about the lips in 2015 and for fashion, flares will make a come back. Just remember this look when you start to see it everywhere. ;)
I'M WEARING: Aritzia Cocoon Coat and boyfriend blazer | T By Alexander Wang long sleeved tshirt | Jbrand denim flares (very similar below) | Isabel Marant Angie boots | Chanel Glasses | NARS Audacious lipstick in Rita
010215 Trending Bordeaux
My last shopping trip of 2014 had me craving bordeaux with this Rudsak business card holder, NARS Audacious lipstick in Rita and a brass handpiece by Jenny Bird.
Since so many ladies on IG rave about the staying power on Nars lipstick, I knew I had to get some. Feeling brave, I asked the lady at the beauty counter to pick a colour for me and she chose Rita from the Audacious collection, a true red with slightly orange undertones that compliments my olive skin very well. (I'm using it with MAC's Kiss Me Quick lipliner.)
I've been looking for a business card holder for some time but I'm extremely picky in what I want. My wish list includes Balenciaga, Givenchy or YSL in specific colours that never seem to be in stock. I went for this rich wine coloured card holder by Rudsak until my dream colder holder arrives in my life.
I totally thought this was a bracelet at first and it wasn't until I tried it on that I realized it was a palm cuff! Loving all things peculiar and brass, I couldn't resist. (My number one shopping rule: only buy what you love!)
Some how everything in my clutch ended up coordinating that day and left me trending red.
Rudsak leather card holder | NARS Audacious lipstick in Rita | Jenny Bird Luna palm cuff | Chanel glasses | Armani glasses | Alexander Wang black Fumo iPad holder used as a clutch
010115 Zara Faux Fur
I couldn't resist my first fashion post of 2015 being about my new Zara faux fur. After searching for high and low for the right fur, I finally found one that does't make me look like a furry animal. The indigo colour on this one is just divine and I simply love the pop up collar. I want to wrap myself in it and wear it with everything.
In case you didn't notice, I have added new pages to WoahStyle.com - Fashion, Accessories and Beauty. I want the blog to be even more exciting and inspirational in the new year for the things that I'm so passionate about. Thank you all for helping me get this far!
xo, Nathalie
I'M WEARING: Zara faux fur in the colour Petrol | Chanel glasses | Oak + Fort tank & faux leather pants. FEATURED: Alexander Wang Adina Sandal
010115 A New Year
I’ve never cared much for New Year’s day until recently.
2013 was a horrible year and it felt like when things were bad, they got worse. My husband and I dealt with a house fire, three car accidents (one which involved a neighbour driving his car into our driveway and hitting our parked car!), job loss and the death of two grandparents. With the approach of the new year I thought, “Fuck it. Shit happens and you have to keep moving forward”.
I was hesitant at first but with the encouragement and support of my hubby and friends, I launched WoahStyle in March 2014 and began blogging. I finally found an outlet for my love of fashion. Aside from my family and friends, fashion is something that has been very important to me my whole life. It’s a way of expression, it’s an art form and it can make a monotonous day more exciting.
The response that I received is like nothing I could have ever expected and the connections I’ve made this year have been truly remarkable. The people I connect with are the ones that inspire me so much more than fashion magazines ever did because they’re real people going after what they want with no boundaries stopping them. I’m also very fortunate to have worked with some amazing brands in 2014 who believe in my personal style and aesthetic as a stylist. Thank you.
For all of the successes that I’ve had this past year, it’s because I know that I’ve worked hard to get there. My ideas never stop and before I have one idea executed and posted, another five are waiting in the queue of my notebook and two more are popping into my head. I guess what I’m trying to say is, work hard and anything is possible in this life. Get out there and make it happen.
Thank you all for helping me make 2014 a great year. I’m looking forward to 2015 and bringing you new and exciting things on WoahStyle and improving my craft as a blogger.
Happy New Year!
xo, Nathalie
123014 December Favourites: Fashion & Accessories
Thanks to everyone who read part one of my December favourites. Part two consists of my fave clothing and accessories items for the month.
PATENT LEATHER
A couple of years ago I read in a magazine that patent leather was out. I didn’t care then and I don’t care now. My love for patent leather has prevailed and in December it’s been all about my 3.1 Phillip Lim ankle boots and these adorable Acne Cleo hi-tops that my husband gave me for my bday. My shoe collection is up to 6 pairs of glossy black shoes now!
NAILS & THINGS
Sure, this should technically fall under beauty but it’s been my favourite accessory this month! I’ve been all about dark and bold colours like black, navy and white. Top protect my manicure I always use Dior Gel Coat, which is a heaven sent from the nail polish gods and helps my manicure last a week!
I’m also loving the Lady Sheffield Watch by Daniel Wellington this month. The black and white combo compliment my nails perfectly and as do these adorable bracelets by Bird of a Feather. I’ve been wearing them loads and I swear they go with everything!
JOURNALS
I’ve always been traditional in the sense that I love notebooks and writing to do lists. Since I started blogging earlier this year, being organized has never been more important and I’m lucky that my BFF hooked me up with some pretty amazing necessities. This notebook by Ogami is made of stone paper meaning it’s 100% tree free and therefore waterproof and never tears. My gold leather 2015 agenda helps me plan blog posts and keeps track of upcoming events while this large washable paper pouch by Hoi Bo stores my notebooks and my iPad comfortably. Thanks BFF! You sure are awesome!
CLOTHING
It seems like I was wearing these Mackage leather leggings a little too often this month but I don’t care because I love them! They make everything I wear look better including my patent leather shoes. Sadly I don’t think Mackage makes these anymore but I’m sure you can find something similar elsewhere. Another thing I can’t stop wearing is my grey Fara scarf by Oak + Fort. It’s ridiculously soft, super warm and goes so well with my mainly black wardrobe.
So there you have it, my December faves. I hope you enjoyed it!
xo, Nathalie
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122914 December Favourites: Beauty
I’ve been watching a lot of YouTube makeup tutorial’s lately and I was inspired by the monthly favourites that some of the girls do. Here are my very own faves, a la WoahStyle.
LIPS
These two lipsticks by Givenchy are on high rotation for winter, Mandarine Bolero and Fruity Orange. Mandarine Bolero #304 is a matte velvety orangey red that isn’t overly orange nor overly red. I’m not sure how to describe it but I swear it’s the perfect day time red.
Fruity Orange #14 is more on the orangey side but still very wearable and very flattering to my olive skin. It’s slightly sheer and slightly glossy. I consider this one to be more subtle.
I always use a nude lipliner under my lipstick to give it more staying power and two of my current faves are #03 by The Face Shop (about $4, the perfect coral nude) and Givenchy Beige #3, which is a peachy beige.
BRUSHES
I'm crazy obsessed with makeup brushes these days and I picked up this five piece Sonia Kashuk set at Target recently for about $16. It has some good brushes that I was missing - foundation brush, blending brush, and 3 other brushes that I use for eyeshadows and contouring.
I also love the cheap and reliable powder brush by The Face Shop ($12) and this amazing concealer brush #57 by Sephora that helps blend away my dark under eye circles in the morning. Another one I can't do without is my eyebrow angled /spooley brush which fills in my sparse brows.
CHEEKS
I’m fairly new to using Benefit’s Hoola and now I can’t go a day without bronzer. Another one that really like is Dessert Sun by Edward Bess. Unlike Hoola, which is a flat colour, EB has a nice shimmer. Don’t get me wrong, both are brilliant for adding definition to the face and I swear my makeup has never looked better!
After applying bronzer to my cheekbones and forehead, I bust out the blush. My favourite all time blushes (yes plural!) are Stila Custom Colour Blush in Coral and Chanel #70 Tweed Brun Rose. I use Tweed first and then layer Coral on for blushy glow. Then take a clean blending brush and sweep it across the cheeks to make sure it’s all blending well.
FACE
For the winter I’m still loving my Hourglass Liquid Powder Foundation in Light Beige. It has a nice light-medium coverage that helps bring my skin to life during this time of year. I use NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer to hide my under eye circles and even out my skin tone. Finally to brighten up my face, I use Benefit’s Watt’s Up highlighter, another Benefit first in my life that I don’t know how I did without!
SKIN & HAIR
I prefer natural body and skin care and right now I’m loving the Peppermint Shampoo & Conditioner from Seabuckthorn. The peppermint feels great and it soothes my scalp in the winter. I wash my face with their Cleansing Bar which has seabuckthorn seed and fruit oils and use a little nose brush by Miisha to help clean on the corners of my nose to prevent blackheads.
To take off my makeup, I love the Camomile Cleansing Oil by The Body Shop. I use it on my damp face it to easily get rid of everything.
I’ve switched to a richer face moisturizer for winter and I’m loving the Cocoa Skin Cream by Meow Meow Tweet. It’s organic and vegan and only has four ingredients - cocoa butter, shea butter, virgin coconut oil and hempseed oil. I also use it as eye cream and lip balm.
Oh - and to keep away the stinks and sweats I’m using a natural deodorant - also by MMT with lavender. I like to take the natural skin care thing as far as I can!
I hope you enjoyed my first Monthly Favourites. I’ll post a second part to this on my favourite clothes and accessories of the month! Thanks for reading!
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