MOUNTAIN VIEWS
I'm finally home after a 4 night getaway at the beautiful Fairmont in Banff & Lake Louise. Our schedule was jam packed with lots of winter activities but we found time to get dressed in "real clothes" aka, no bulky winter coats, thermal layers and snow boots. Trust me, when you're wearing heavy winter gear all of the time, a pair of 4" heels is welcome!
I'll be updating the rest of my Winter Wonderland stories soon so check soon!
xo,
Nathalie
WHAT I'M WEARING
THE KOOPLES, Smoking Jacket
SAKS, cashmere scarf (gift from Global Garçon)
RAG & BONE, distressed jeans.
RAYE, Thalia pumps (exact here)
VALENTINO, Rockstud clutch
ON LOCATION, Fairmont Banff Springs
Frozen Waterfalls: Johnston Canyon
The hike up to Johnson Canyon has probably been my favourite part of this trip so far. Yes it was cold, and yes I was hungry from having consumed too many sugary carbs, but that view was worth it. I can't believe how the turquoise coloured waterfall pops, even in the winter. I'd love to see it during summer. Perhaps I should plan a trip back! ;)
xo, Nathalie
WHAT I'M WEARING
ROOTS, pom pom hat, scarf and wool tunic.
CANADA GOOSE, jacket.
COUGAR BOOTS, Apex boots.
THE DRAKE GENERAL STORE, thermal long johns.
Lake Louise: On Top Of The World
A quick 15 min gondola ride at Lake Louise Ski resort and we were transported to the top of the world! I can't even tell you how amazing the view was on top of the mountain early this morning. #unreal. The pictures don't even do the scenery justice.
Thanks to Jill from the August Diaries for throwing around snow with me. It was worth getting snow in our boots just to get these shots. Plus, how adorable is she?
xo, Nathalie
WHAT I'M WEARING
ROOTS, Fleece leggings, beanie and gloves.
CANADA GOOSE, jacket.
COUGAR BOOTS, Apex boots.
THE KOOPLES, scarf.
Lake Louise Travel Diary: Winter Wonderland
So I'm writing this from the beautiful Fairmont Lake Louise as I'm half asleep/ half excited to share my adventures with you guys. These were shot yesterday during our traditional horse-drawn sleigh ride along the frozen lake. It's not something I ever thought I'd be doing in my whole life but it was so cute and fun to do. Stay tuned for more adventures soon!
xo, Nathalie
IN GOOD COMPANY. With Brittany from Thrifts and Threads, Stephanie from SS Life & Style, Michelle from Take Aim, Jill from The August Diaries.
*Thank you Roots decking me out in warm winter accessories. Click for hat and scarf.
LUXE GIFTS FOR HER
Once a year I think it’s nice to spoil with something a little different and something very special. The below items range in price but they’re all luxe in their own way. Happy gift giving!
xo, Nathalie
Frank & Eileen Mary shirt dress. Christian Louboutin Anjalina heels.
LUXE WEAR
Frank & Eileen makes some of the most beautiful button up shirts. They’re classics with a modern twist and cut perfectly for a woman’s body. Fabrics are woven in Italy and then shipped to sunny California where they’re made. She’ll love the versatility of a shirt that can be dressed up, dressed down and can be paired beautifully with a pair of Loubs, because what girl doesn’t have these on her wish list? The iconic shoe will get her noticed everywhere and she’ll think of you overtime she wears them.
LUXE FRAGRANCE
Dyptique and Jo Malone make such beautiful gifts. Diana and I will be gifting each other the same set of Jo Malone candles for Christmas because we’re so obsessed. A travel sized cologne is also a good gift for the woman on the go. Diana, Michael and I all keep one in our bags.
Rodial Bee Venom Moisturizer, Serum, Eye Cream and Stemcell Glam Lip Balm.
LUXE SKINCARE
If you really want to impress her with skincare goodies, pick up these pieces from Rodial’s Bee Venom line up. The moisturizer, serum and eye cream, will melt beautifully into her skin and leave it feeling well balanced. The lip plumping lip balm might be a good add on to help her achieve Kylie Jenner lips without the fillers. I haven’t seen it lip my lips yet, but it is a damn good balm.
Daniel Wellington timepiece, Classy Sheffield and Classic Bristol.
LUXE TIMEPIECE
Ok so this one isn’t exactly luxe to the max but that’s ok. I’ve seen a wide variety of women sporting these timepieces. What I like is how everyone makes it their own based on their personal style. I just recently acquired the Classy Sheffield which features Swarovski crystals as numerals. It has a nice bit of sparkle without being too overt.
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LUXE OUT
Chanel. Just get in there go pick something up for her. Just a little something. Anything.
Chanel goodies, $$$ - $$$$$.
7 Gifts For The Guy Who Has Everything
There comes a point were gift giving becomes more and more challenging, especially when the guy in your life already has everything he needs. I compiled this gift guide with the help of Geoff based on items he's been gifted recently and has ended up loving. I think there's something here for every man - dad, bro, cousin, colleague and hubby. Keep reading for gift inspo.
xo, Nathalie
Dewar's 12 year old Scotch Whisky. Nomad Coffee Club subscription. Roots cotton plaid scarf (similar here).
COZY NIGHTS
A bottle of scotch whisky will never be turned away at our home. We'll sometimes have a glass after work and cozy up on the couch with Netflix. Geoff normally drinks his on the rocks but I like mine neat. Since we're talking cozy drinks, Nomand Coffee Club offers subscriptions for a new roast of beans to be delivered straight to his door every month. Sign him up for 3 months or more, he'll love it. Finally, let him wrap up in cozy with a warm plaid scarf, the quintessential winter accessory.
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THE GIFT OF TIME
He'll really dig the no-fuss, minimal design on these Daniel Wellington watches. You can buy additional wrist straps for him so he can change up the look of his watch down the road. Geoff just recently acquired the Classic Glasgow wristband and he's been loving it. The Dapper series has a more elegant look and features Roman numerals, a date display and blue hands. From now until Jan 15th, I'm offering 15% off your entire purchase on danielwellington.com with code WOAHSTYLE.
THE GIFT OF TRAVEL
Do something crazy and spontaneous and if you can, gift him a plane ticket to somewhere you've never been before. Geoff and I are flying out to Banff and Lake Louise tomorrow and we can hardly wait! If you can't splurge on an entire trip, a passport holder makes an excellent, unexpected gift. Trust me, he'll love it when he uses it next!
Stolen Riches laces are the gift he didn't know he needed until now. At $20, they're perfect for stocking stuffers or as an add on gift.
THE GAME CHANGER
You wouldn't normally think of shoe laces when you're shopping for Xmas presents but trust me, these are a major game changers and his fancy new footwear will get him noticed at the office. In the pic above, Geoff's Varvatos lace-up boots feature the original laces and below, he's changed them up to the Moville Green boot lace from Stolen Riches. The brown and black Cole Haan oxfords already have SR laces on them, but below in the below pic how the brown pops to life with the green speckled laces. Finally, his Adidas Stan Smith's got a make over with these maroon sneaker laces. So, are you convinced yet?
THE GIFT OF AWESOME SKIN
Hopefully he won't turn his nose up at receiving moisturizer as a gift with a name like Dragon's Blood. This hyaluronic moisturizer from Rodial hydrates, protects and plumps skin. I've been trying to get Geoff to use moisturizer for years now and I'm finally breaking him down with this product.
The legging trend
The obsession with cozy knits and leggings continues. It must have to do with the weather because I'm always compelled to wear cozy clothes this time of year. The only upside is the lack of snow, which means I can wear heels with anything I want.
xo, Nathalie
WHAT I'M WEARING
ERIS & THREAD, The Muse knit (25% off with promo code WOAHSTYLE)
HUE LEGGINGS, leggings
THE KOOPLES, leather moto jacket
ISABEL MARANT, ankle boots
GUCCI, Boston bag
Gifts Under $20: Natural Skincare
In my 20's, I was obsessed with giving elaborate gifts to show I care. The recipients always looked a little overwhelmed and I was always left wondering if they actually liked their present. In my 30's, I learned that thoughtfulness and quality counts so much more than the value associated with a gift. Nathalie and I love natural skincare for different reasons. She, because she loves animals and the environment. And me, because I have sensitive skin. Don't worry, I care about animals and the environment too, I'm not a monster.
With that said, these are some of our favourite natural skincare products that are under $20. They make fabulous stocking stuffers, or paired together for an amazing, larger gift. We use all of these products regularly (even daily), and some of our favourite people are getting these for Xmas this year (shh!).
Happy gifting,
Diana
Consonant Natural Foaming Face Wash, $18.00
Natural Soap Bars (available in oatmeal, lavender, mint and grapefruit+rosemary)
Set of 3 comes in holiday packaging, $5.00-$12.00
Dealkalizing Deodorant, $12.00
Bath Bombs (available in decongest, hydrate, muscle relief, relax), $9.00
kaia naturals juicy bamboo natural facial cleansing cloths - available in holiday packaging, $15.50
Must Have Core Pieces: The Modern Classics
I'm the kind of person who spends more money on accessories than clothes but that's probably because I'm a basics girl at heart. Skinny jeans, leggings and t-shirts are the back bone of my closet because they're so easy to dress up and dress down, depending on how I accessorize myself. I never really find myself saying "what am I going to wear?" but I usually ask "what shoe am I going to wear?"
I favour quality over quantity and prefer to invest in well made t-shirts, sweaters and leggings. Right now I'm really digging the ones from Eris & Thread, a brand that's homegrown and operating straight out of Toronto. They're all about the modern classics and feature beautifully cut knits, tees, and scuba jersey. Here I'm wearing their Ingenue black tee paired with navy leggings for a bit of colour. I like the feeling of being comfortable and moving around the city with ease which is why I'm drawn to pieces like this more and more each day. What are your go to pieces right now?
STYLE TIP FOR THE BUSY WOMAN:
I've actually been doing something really naughty recently. On the days I go to bootcamp after work, I go into the office dressed in leggings and a t-shirt. I throw a cozy cashmere knit over top to "dress" it up and pair my outfit with black ankle boots. I look office appropriate and when it's time to hit the gym, all I have to do is change into sneakers! ; )
PS - I wear a sports bra under my tee. The ultimate in lazy girl dressing.
xo, Nathalie
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WHAT I'M WEARING
ERIS & THREAD, Ingenue black t-shirt (25% off with promo code WOAHSTYLE)
HUE LEGGINGS, blackout leggings in navy
THE KOOPLES, leather moto jacket and leather zip gloves
3.1 PHILLIP LIM, black patent leather ankle boots
ARMANI, sunglasses