Repurchases + Natural Skincare by Consonant
First off, Happy Canada Day fellow Canadians! I'm excited to be spending a quiet day at home relaxing and catching up with some blogging. I also have some exciting news to share with you guys which involves my favourite Canadian skincare brand, Consonant Skincare. Read on to find out more! ;)
Recent repurchases from Consonant:
- Natural Foaming Face Wash: I ran out of this amazing face wash before I had a chance to repurchase it and started using an old cleanser from Bliss. The result, 5 pimples in 2 days! My skin cleared up when I started lathering up with Consonant again. Happy skin, happy blogger!
- The Perfect Sunscreen: Everyone needs a good sunscreen and this one is natural and organic. I've turned a few friends and colleagues onto this stuff and it's a favourite amongst all of us!
- Ultra Moisturizing Organic Face Cream for Dry Skin: Non-greasy, natural and quick absorbing. I mix it with my sunscreen and HydraExtreme every morning rain or shine.
- Ultra Firming Organic Eye Cream: It's light, non-greasy and doesn't cause that yucky milia. I can't fathom ever using anything else.
- HydraExtreme: It's not an oil but a serum that's 100% natural. I use it mixed in with my moisturizer every morning and night. It's also excellent for healing the skin and I use it to get rid of pimples and scars.
The Deluxe Gym and Travel Kit
An adorable travel pouch with all of your Consonant Skincare necessities. Available in Basic and Deluxe options along with the luxury of having your pouch custom monogrammed (for an additional $10). I highly recommend the deluxe as it's easy to grab and go when traveling. Body wash, body lotion, face wash, lip balm, hand cream and face cream are included in cute little travel sizes that have been Transport Canada and FAA carry on approved.
My must haves from left to right: face wash, sunscreen, face cream, lip balm, hand cream, HydraExtreme, eye cream and clay exfoliating bar.
For a full review on Consonant Skincare, make sure you check out my archives here.
And now it's your turn dear reader! I've teamed up with Consonant to bring you your very own starter kit! One lucky winner will be getting a Detox Kit and a $100 gift card. The contest is open to Canadian and US residents. To qualify, follow @woahstyledotcom and @consonantlife and tag a friend on the giveaway post. Winner will be chosen at random and will be announced on Instagram on July 15th. Good luck!
Weekend Editorial
In a small town called Clarksburg we found this cute little bridge over a river that was so picturesque we couldn't help but shoot this series for the blog. My hubby and I shot this last weekend on our mini road trip before rain-mageddon hit Toronto. I'll leave this post short and sweet dear readers as I've been really busy this month and I just need to rest up. Enjoy what's left of the weekend.
xo, Nathalie
Necklace, Lisbeth Jewelry
Sunglasses, Armani
Jeans, Rag & Bone
Zippered tank, Mendocino
Givenchy Pandora, small size
Isabel Marant Metallic Gail Cholita Sandals
Watch, Klasse 14
Wrist Wrap, Stolen Riches
How To Style It: The Little White Dress
It seems like I'm obsessed with all things lace and embroidered this summer and when I saw this beautiful little number at Mendocino, I knew it had to get in my closet! The dress itself is the epitome of pretty but as you know, my personal style is far from precious so I had to find a way to toughen it up. Nothing says hardcore like a good leather gladiator sandal so I went with them and then built my outfit over to my handbag next. My Givenchy Antigona Bambi pouch is still a favourite of mine and helps break up the pretty embroidery from the dress, again adding that edge that I was looking for. The pocket square wrapped around my wrist is turning out to be my favourite accessory this summer and I love how it adds a casual vibe to the whole look. So what do you guys think? Can a pretty white dress look transcend to edgy territory?
xo, Nathalie
Clutch, Givenchy Antigona Bambi pouch
Wrist bandana, Stolen Riches crown pattern pocket square
Part 2: Road Trip Style
I couldn't edit this series down to one post so naturally I had to make it a two parter. After I ditched the striped sweater (from Part One), we got some really beautiful detail shots of my accessories - the necklace, watch and wrist scarf so I knew they had to stay in the series. Also, there's something about the black muscle tank that totally changed the whole outfit. I just love what good layers can do. Enjoy and thanks so much for reading!
xo,
Nathalie
The necklace I'm wearing here is a gift from Sophie Alden, the designer of Lisbeth Jewelry, who I had a chance to meet recently. I was over the moon when I received a surprise parcel from her containing this beautiful custom made necklace. (Thank you Sophie!) Sorry, ladies, I have the only one of this kind but have a look through the Lisbeth shop for a similar style.
Please see previous post for details on what I'm wearing.
Part 1: Road Trip Style
Weekend road trips up are the perfect way to forget about everything back home and come back feeling rejuvenated. We found this cute little building in a town called Clarksburg, two hours north of Toronto and right away I knew we had to shoot here. For some reason it reminds of the Old El Paso packaging and what I think parts of Texas look like. Obviously I haven't been to TX but I've always wanted to road trip there and end up at the Rothko Chapel. In the meanwhile....
I'm road trip ready with some quintessential summer pieces - the boyfriend denim cut offs, a striped crop top sweater from F21, a black tank layered underneath, and a black bag and boots to match. Of course the hat and sunnies are a must along with my SPF 30.
I've tied my blue Stolen Riches pocket square around my wrist for a little bit of texture and a pop of colour. If you're dying to see more on my accessories, don't worry because I have detailed shots coming your way tomorrow in Part Deux of this post. ;)
Hat & Sweater, Forever 21
Black Tank, Brandy Melville
Boyfriend Denim Shorts, Free People
Sunglasses, Armani
Current Favourites: Sweat Proof Makeup for Summer
First off please excuse my week long hiatus. I've joined a bootcamp gym recently that's taking up a lot of my time and right now I'm trying to focus on getting strong! But don't worry, I have a whole bunch of new content coming your way this week and I'm getting my schedule lined up so I can still attend bootcamp.
This beauty post is all about my current favourites and I have to give credit to my YouTube-watching-obsession for opening my eyes to some great makeup that holds up well under the hot summer sun, or in my case after an intense kickboxing class.
NYX DREAM CATCHER PALETTE IN DUSK TILL DAWN
I've been wanting this palette for so long and I'm so happy I finally bought it. It features 5 shimmery brown shades, 1 gold, 1 pale shimmery pink (perfect for highlighting), 1 aubergine shade, 1 charcoal and 1 matte taupe - the only matte in the kit which is perfect for shading underneath the lash line. These shadows hold up well throughout the day and have excellent colour intensity. I think the Dream Catcher Palette's are good dupes for Urban Decay Naked Palette and at $15, you really can't go wrong.
REAL TECHNIQUES SHADING BRUSH
This is my new favourite makeup brush! It's inexpensive, holds it's shape well and is made of quality synthetic bristles. It's perfect for shading the outer corners of the eye and around the lash line without tugging or pulling.
BENEFIT HIGH BROW
Run this chubby pencil underneath your eyebrow from the curve to the end, blend lightly with your pinky finger and watch your face transform. I love how the pale pink colour makes me look wide awake instantly!
BENEFIT THEY'RE REAL PUSH-UP LINER IN BROWN
Sneak Peak alert! This gel eyeliner hasn't even launched yet but I was lucky to get an advance! (Thanks Benefit!) As a brunette with dark eyes I never saw the appeal of brown eyeliner but this pencil has changed my mind. I like using this colour on the days when I want a more natural makeup look. The brown opens up my eyes and because the pencil is waterproof, it stays on! Also, I learned recently that the trick to applying this liner is to dab along the lash line, not glide. ; )
ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS DIPBROW POMADE
I have finally succumb to buying Dipbrow and it sure lives up to the hype! Lucky for me I had already watched a few YouTube tutorials on how to use this product so it was easy for me from the get go. The secret is the dip your slanted brush into the pomade, dab it lightly on a tissue and start working in short, light strokes on the eyebrow and build it up slowly. It takes me longer to do my brows with Dipbrow vs. a pencil, but I like the coverage so much more and my eyebrows are on even after an intense bootcamp session because it's waterproof!
REAL TECHNIQUES POWDER BRUSH
Because one powder brush is never enough I bought this one for blending and applying bronzers although now I just use it for face powder. It's not as big and fluffy as my beloved Sonia Kashuk No. 1, but I still love it.
MAKE UP FOR EVER HD MICROFINISH POWDER
A little goes a long way with this stuff so a small container lasts forever. I use it for special occasions and when I'm shooting for the blog because I find the quality to be superior to so many other powders. It sets my makeup beautiful and never looks cakey.
MICRO MINI BEAUTY BLENDER
If you read my Beauty Blender review you'll now how much I love the original so naturally I had to try the mini to help blend my concealer better. At first I didn't really see the value in it because it felt too similar to the original (just more annoying to hold) and just as I had made up my mind to return it, I fell in love with the mini BB. Sure, it might take a bit longer to blend my concealer, but not by much and what I really like is how it gets into the little corners of my eyes and around my nose with more precision. The mini is a keeper!
BENEFIT POREFESSIONAL
I have large pores on my nose that I can't stand and I always think they're more noticeable in the summer. I use Porefessional to smooth out my skin, hide the pores and prime before applying my makeup. Even though I don't use it everyday, I don't think I could live without this product!
Aritzia #NowhereEverywhere
I'm thrilled to have had the opportunity to take part of the Aritzia #NowhereEverywhere campaign. Thank you everyone for your support and positive comments. It means so much to me. I've compiled all of the outtakes in this post for you here so you guys can see how our day rolled out.
My outfit consists of a silk romper, army coloured jacket, a bandana wrapped around my wrist for a bit of colour and a baseball hat to keep the sun out of my face, which I ended up ditching half way through. The silk romper is super cute and can easily be dressed up or dressed down. I can't wait to wear it with heels!
I kept my accessories simple and went for my Armani sunglasses and Alexander Wang sandals which I bought a few years back. They might not be new by any means but they're definitely favourites!
Photographer Tristan O'Brien shot us individually and as a ground. Here I'm chilling with Gaby Burger and @thatsotee.
Make sure that you join in on the campaign for your chance to win a weekly prize of a $500 gift card or a grand prize of a $2,500 gift card + using hashtag #NowhereEverywhere.
Festival Stripes
Okay guys, Bestival is this weekend and I'm really hoping the rain will let up a little. It's also been a bit on the cooler side so before I plan for bare legs and tank tops, I figure I should come up with a backup plan just in case. Read on for my must haves for the festival Bestival! (Sorry I had to!)
SWEATERS
Forever 21 has really awesome cozy sweaters right now and I was happy to find this little cropped number in black and white. I also picked up another similar one that's actaully a cropped hoodie in red and white stripes in the same soft terry material as the one I'm wearing. I think it's perfect for when the sun goes down and Bestival is still pumping.
A HAT
I can't stress to you guys enough how important it is to protect yourself from the sun! My father had skin cancer not once, but twice on his face and the second time around the removal operation went wrong and it took him months to heal. Don't worry, he's fine now. ;) My point is use your SPF and find the cutest hat there is and protect your skin. This paper fedora cost $18 and is perfect for summer and goes well with so many looks. You can also see me wearing it in this post here.
HIGH WAISTED SKINNIES
These ones are perfect pairing with skimpy crop tops and sweaters alike. They'll keep me warm but they still look urban and chic and they're prefect for festival season and in the city. If the weekend is cold I might wear my high waisted jeans with a cool tank underneath just in case the weather warms. You just never know!
ARM CANDY
I love stacking bracelets in the summer and these gold-toned ones add the right amount of sparkle! This V cuff is $7 and is both festival ready and office appropriate. You guys know I love my versatile pieces!
Bag, 3.1 Phillip Lim Mini Ryder
iPhone 6 plus case, Felony Case
Trending: Off The Shoulder
I think it's safe to say this off the shoulder top from Mendocino is everything. The embroidered bell sleeves add a touch of whimsy but they're still elegant and I love how the crepe fabric drapes nicely on the body. It's the kind of blouse that can easily be dressed up or dressed down so consider this my part one - the dressed up, night-on-the-town look.
A nude shoe like these Givenchy sandals, make the legs appear longer. I don't like heels that are too high and these shoes are a perfect 3.5" which means I can walk around in them comfortably.
There's something romantic about this top and I felt like it needed a strong pop of colour to celebrate the femininity of the shirt. I chose the "girliest" bag I own, my lipstick pink YSL monogram cross body. I almost feel like I'm ready to go dancing but the truth is, I don't dance.
I'll do a follow up post on this blouse styled in a more casual manner. I'm thinking denim or cut off shorts. We'll see...
Pink bag, Saint Laurent Paris cross body
Nude sandals, Givenchy Shark Lock (similar on sale here.)
Off the shoulder blouse, Mendocino
Black silk romper, Aritzia
Glasses, Armani