Multi-Colour Plaid

I received this amazing linen shirt from Frank & Eileen's SS16 collection featuring bright and happy plaid colours. True to my nature I had to pair it with black and leather to give it an edgier look. Not a bad transition to all black to colour right? ;)

xo, Nathalie

WHAT I'M WEARING
FRANK & EILEEN, multi-colored plaid linen shirt (exact)
ARITZIA, cocoon coat
GIVENCHY, small black studded Pandora bag
ALEXANDER WANG, black ankle boots
BLANK NYC, vegan leather mini skirt
COLOUR POP, ultra matte lippe in Avenue (dark red)
 

The Puffy Coat

Keeping it simple and casual with this awesome coat from Dawn Levy. Loving the sleek "oiled" look from the puffer jacket and the full faux fur collar. Pairs well with a cozy white knit and brown boots. Sometimes simple is best. 

xo, Nathalie

WHAT I'M WEARING
DAWN LEVY, Abbey coat in black
ACNE STUDIOS, white knit sweater
TOPSHOP, jeans
MACKAGE, Ruby bag
ALEXANDER WANG, brown ankle boots
JENNY BIRD, earrings

Montreal: L'Oréal Paris Loft

I've been hustling non-stop on WoahStyle since I started it less than two years ago. I do this because I love fashion, I love beauty and, I love showing you guys different looks and how to wear things. I'm happy and grateful for every opportunity that has come my way but I've never felt overjoyed with emotion, to the point of tears (seriously, tears!) until the L'Oréal Paris team told me that I'd be going to the Grammys alongside fellow blogger Alanna of Xander Vintage.

I was on camera answering questions about my new hair and personal style and next thing I know, they're handing me an envelope that read "Surprise, You're Going to the Grammys". I lost it right there and teared up like a nerd in front of the cameras! I could only think of all of the late nights, working on the weekends, working while on holiday and working on WoahStyle as I've been juggling a day job the whole time. The mad hustle has finally led me to this very spot in my blogging career where I feel like I can finally take a deep breath and enjoy it all!

Because Montreal was such a special trip, I wanted to share some behind the scenes footage with you guys from the stunning L'Oréal loft. Honestly, if I lived here, I'd probably shoot every style post from my home! Every inch of this place was immaculate and shooting my video here was amazing. I'll be sure to post the link once it's ready so stay tuned dear friends. 

xo, Nathalie

My new shade from L'Oréal Paris Rebel Chic hair colour in Deep Burgundy.

Additional behind the scenes footage by Karolina Jez, @karolinajez

Deep Burgundy

I haven't dyed my hair in 8 years so I was really excited and naturally a bit nervous to go through my transformation but I'm glad I did! In case you're wondering, I used L'Oréal Paris's Rebel Chic hair colour in Deep Burgundy. I'm so happy with how vibrant it is!

Also, thank you guys so much for all of your kind words on my new hair on Instagram. You guys are so supportive and always inspire me to push myself outside of my comfort zone. You're the best!

xoxo, 
Nathalie

WHAT I'M WEARING
MACKAGE, cropped leather jacket
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN, scarf
SAINT LAURENT, Nano Sac De Jour
BLANK NYC, jeans
SENSO, glitter ankle boots
L'ORÉAL FERIA REBEL CHIC HAIR COLOUR, in Deep Burgundy

MONTREAL BOUND

I’m really excited to be writing this post from the plane, on route to Montreal. If you read my last post, you’ll know that I’ll be working on something really awesome with L’Oreal Paris these next couple of days. I going to be honest with you guys and say that I’m equal parts nervous and excited because it does involve a transformation. Eek! Don’t worry, I’ll be revealing everything soon enough. 

Alright, guys, have an excellent Thursday and keep up with my adventures on snapchat @woahstyle. Thanks for all of your love and support because if it wasn’t for you guys, I wouldn’t be embarking on this journey. Thank you!

xoxo, Nathalie

WHAT I’M WEARING
ZARA, distressed grey jeans (from last year)
EVERLANE, oatmeal sweater
ARITZIA, cigar coloured cocoon coat
GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI, black ankle boots with gold buckle
MACKAGE, crossbody handbag
ARMANI, sunglasses

T-MINUS 12 HOURS

I really should be packing right now considering I'm leaving for Montreal in about 12 hours. Before I do that, I wanted to post a little something that I shot on the weekend. Geoff, my hubby/ photographer, wanted to do something different and chose a series of backdrops that we found while we were out exploring the city. What do you guys think? Do you like it or do you want to see more plain backgrounds? Let me know!

Anyway, I really should get packing so I'm going to leave this post short and sweet. Make sure you guys follow me on Instagram, @woahstyledotcom, and Snapchat @woahstyle, because I'll be updating on my most recent collab with L'Oréal Paris!!! I won't tell you guys what I'm doing just yet but stay tuned. It's gonna be awesome!

xo, Nathalie

WHAT I'M WEARING
CHASER, tank and faux fur bomber jacket
ZARA, grey distressed jeans
SENSO, glitter ankle boots
JENNY BIRD, necklace and ear cuff
GIVENCHY, Favelas pouch borrowed from my blogger bestie, Global Garçon
 

Brand Spotlight: Colour Pop

Go ahead and make fun of me for admitting this, but I only heard about Colour Pop last year when I started watching KathleenLights' YouTube channel. She raves about their makeup, in particular their Super Shock Shadows. She just released her second collab with them called Where The Night Is - a four piece eyeshadow set. Of course I had to buy it.

The price points are super affordable ($5 for a shadow and $6 for a liquid lipstick) so I stocked up on a few things that I’ve been wanting to try. I also got a $5 off coupon when I signed up to their email list. Even with shipping, my order came out to $54 USD for 6 shadows, 2 lipsticks, 1 lip primer and 1 lip pencil. It would have been better if the Canadian dollar wasn’t so low but I really wanted to try the KathleenLights collab so I went ahead and got everything on my wishlist.

SUPER SHOCK SHADOWS
My overall all impression of these shadows is A++! They’re amazing - highly pigmented, amazing colour payoff and excellent longevity. (I have oily skin so I use Urban Decay’s eye primer with all of my shadows so they don't budge.) I love the rich colours of the Super Shock Shadows and how they apply true to what you see in the pots. At $5 a pot, it's easy to take a risk and add a bit colour to your makeup routine. 

KATHLEENLIGHTS "WHERE THE LIGHT IS"
At first I didn’t think the some of the colours from the Where The Night Is shadow quad would be wearable for everyday, but they totally are and it just depends on how you wear them. For example, one day I applied Telepathy, the chartreuse shade, as a thick line over my lash line and then applied my regular black winged liner over top. It added a punch of colour without being distracting when I was at the office. Another idea is to use Weenie all over the lid with a little bit of Porter on the outer corner of the eye for a pop of colour. What I really like about Colour Pop's collab with Kathleen is that they split up the collection up so you can buy the singles or, pick up that the quad like I did.

LIPPIE STIX, PENCIL & PRIMER
I bought these three lippies as a promo that Colour Pop had for $10. I thought it would be a good way to get acquainted with their lip products and see if they do anything for me. Since I'm just getting into nude lip colours, I picked up the colour Brink, a warm taupey-pink shade, inspired by Kylie Jenner. The Lippe Stix is amazing on its own but when paired with the matching liner and primer, it gives 100x longevity to my lipstick. (Ok, it might not actually be 100x, but it sure feels like it because it lasts so damn long.) The Lippies aren't as drying as the Ultra Matte liquid lipsticks, which I really appreciate during the winter. I did pick up a liquid lipstick in Avenue, a deep warm red, but I forgot to photograph it. (Sorry!) For the price point, I would highly recommend these lippies.

I bought everything here myself so this isn't a sponsored post. I really appreciate the little hand written note that came with my order. It's such a cute detail that makes a world of difference. 

CHILL VIBES

Running errands doesn't have to mean dressing all lazy-like in PJ's. As much as I'm tempted, especially during the winter, I feel like getting dressed is actually good for you. You feel more confident and more like yourself and ready to conquer the day. Here I went for my cozy faux fur bomber from Chaser that I’m so in love with. It adds an element of instant cool and rock and roll to my outfits. I paired it my black jeans and turtleneck to keep the look streamlined, that way my statement jacket can really pop. My accessories are also low key and I went for my ulta-comfy brogues from Le Yucca and my black backpack from Bonastre. You can grab both at Roztayger.com.

So there you have it, getting dressed doesn’t have to be complicated and you can still look like a you a fuck while you’re out and about doing your thing. Note to self: don’t give in to pj’s as day-wear just yet!

xo, Nathalie

REVIEW: Formula X #ColorCurators: Song of Style

I’m going to intro this post by basically fan-girling on Aimee Song because she's all things awesome! I’ve been following Song of Style for a long time now, going back to when I started my very first fashion blog. I love her unique fashion sense, her perfect tousled hair, her hot badass sister Dani, and the fact she still takes the time to comment and like other people’s Instagram photos. True story – Aimee commented and liked two of my pictures last year. (Woot woot!) Unlike so many other top fashion bloggers, Aimee still holds her full time job as an interior designer. Talk about power house! In my eyes, Aimee Song can do no wrong! ;)

Now that that’s out in the open, let’s get down to reviewing her new #colorcurators collection with nail brand, Formula X. She has released three limited edition pastel nail polishes in mint, nude and pale pink. At first I thought the colours wouldn’t be wearable or flattering on my olive skin but they are. I’m also digging the contrast of these colours against my black outfits. Keep reading for the full review.

Xo, Nathalie

REVIEW SONG OF STYLE FOR FORMULA X
To be honest I wasn’t going to buy these at first because the only colour I could really see myself wearing is the nude shade. On the other hand I wanted to support her latest collaboration by getting all three colours - Nude For You, Mintfluencer and A Girl's Best Friend. So happy I did because I love each colour more than the next. They're different enough from what's currently in my nail polish collection and they make an impact. Trust me, everyone's been complementing my nails.

One coat gives excellent coverage but two is necessary in order to get a proper manicure. As with any brand, I'd recommend a base and top coat if you want your manicure to last. While testing the A Girl's Best Friend (pink shade) I got lazy and skipped that step and my manicure started chipping by day two. Really, it's up to you guys how much time you want to take to do your nails but I think the extra step is worth it.

Cons:

• Base coat and top coat necessary for a long wearing manicure

Pros:

• Excellent colour pay off in one coat
  
• Quick drying (not speedy but pretty damn good)
  
• Long wearing when used with a base coat and primer

NUDE FOR YOU
The first shade I tried from the Formula X collab with Song Of Style. This shade is beautiful on olive skin and looks so clean and perfect. Love it! 

MINTFLUENCER
A brightish pale mint shade that makes me think of spring. This colour is statement all of the way and calls for attention.

A GIRL'S BEST FRIEND
This is the one shade I didn't think I'd like but other than Nude For You, it's my favourite. 

BUTTER AVENUE MACARONS
I want to say a special thank you to my friends at Butter Avenue for always supplying me with such beautiful macarons for this post and for my belly. Make sure you stop by if you haven't already!