NOT YOUR AVERAGE ART WALL
As a blogger every now and then I'm given an assignment that I can't get behind creatively because my mind just goes blank. As one of the Ambassadors for Town Shoes, they send all sorts of fun challenges my way. My turn came again for part 2 of the art wall challenge (see part 1 here), and I couldn't think of any cool walls that went with my outfit and custom Converse. Instead I decided to break outside of the mould and went shooting in a really cool area instead - a deserted dock on Lake Ontario. What do you guys think? Does it inspire you to get out and find different areas to snap your OOTD's? ;)
xo, Nathalie
THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME
Well it seems this is the second time I'm posting this since the original post got deleted from the blog somehow...
Anyway, wishing everyone a Happy Easter. I have lots of new posts coming your way this week and I can't wait to share!
xo, Nathalie
LA STREET STYLE
Better late than never. Here's one of my fave looks from LA - Chaser tank, denim shorts and a pair of ankle boots. It doesn't get more LA than this.
xo
10 MUST HAVE PLATFORMS FOR SPRING
Having come across a pair of Saint Laurent Bianca sandals on sale the other day, I can't seem to get platforms out of my head. I put together a list of my current spring faves that have me drooling like crazy. Which do you have your eye on?
THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME
Between traveling and Toronto Fashion Week, I've had little to no time to spend at home. This weekend, Geoff and I finally had some time to take some street style shots. I was channeling my inner Dorothy from Wizard of Oz and busted out my sparkly Saint Laurent ankle boots for fun.
xo, Nathalie
GLOWING SKIN FAVES
I just posted this pic on Instagram and got a ton of positive feedback right away so I thought, why not make it into a post? Keep reading to find out why I'm loving these beauty products that make my skin shine bright like a diamond. (LOL).
xo, Nathalie
I like the Dr. Jart Black Label Detox O2 Cleansing Foam because it's gentle and doesn't leave my face dry. I use it either in the mornings or a couple of times a week but not everyday because I still love my Consonant Natural Foaming Face Wash. Then I go in with the Fresh Black Tea Age-Firming Serum. Honestly, running the beauty section of WoahStyle means I get to try a lot of skincare and I wasn't really expecting results from this serum but it is amazing! It leaves my skin plump and glowing. It's pricey but all you need are a couple of drops and it goes a long way. Another item I love for glowing skin is the Snake Booster Oil from Rodial. It doesn't feel like a traditional oil and it absorbs into the skin immediately. I love how it feels before I prep my skin for moisturizer.
On the days I go light with makeup, I like to keep it simple with a tinted moisturizer and some concealer. Rodial's Airbrush Concealer (in Malibu) covers up my dark under eye circles and any discolouration. I find it's best when I apply it with Sephora's #67 brush for a flawless finish. This brush basically gets into all of the areas that my holy grail Artis Oval 7 brush can't get into. (Both of these brushes have replaced my Beauty Blender. They're that good!)
For a healthy glow, I always, always, use blush. A pop of pink looks super pretty and gives my olive skin a natural flush. You can apply it with a brush blush, like Marc Jacobs #15, but the Arits Oval 7 does an excellent job at blending blush as well. (Yes, even after you've used it on foundation!)
Almost done!
Now curl the lashes to open up the eyes and apply a coat of Marc Jacobs Velvet Noir mascara. Finally dab on the Agave Lip Mask from Bite and you're all set with natural, glowing skin!
TFW STREET STYLE: THE SHOE EDITION
I think we can agree that part of the fun of Toronto Fashion Week is seeing what everyone is wearing. Right?
I gathered up some of Instagram friends and had them pose for me in their fun and, dare I say, sensible footwear.
Honestly, I started fashion week with a pair of 4" heeled ankle boots and by the end of the night, I was limping to my car wondering why I had made such a foolish shoe choice for an evening that requires so much standing. As the week went on, my heels from 4 inches to 3" to 1.5", until I eventually ended up in my Converse high tops on Friday.
There's no shame in ditching heels during fashion week. Just have a look below for some inspo and to shop the look of my very stylish friends.
xo, Nathalie
SHOP MY LOOK @woahstyledotcom
Converse Chuck Taylor High Top
SHOP ANEY'S LOOK @allureofsimplicity
Steve Madden's Lecrew lace-up flats
SHOP MICHAEL'S LOOK @globalgarcon
New Balance Sneakers
SHOP DUSTIN'S LOOK @dustincarrington
Puma Eskiva Sneakers
All shoes for SHOP THE LOOK can be found at Town Shoes.
THE RETURN OF DENIM
Alright so denim was never gone nor will it ever go away, but if you look at the seasons past it's been all about dark denim. At least for me anyway. Recently I've been seeing light wash jeans all over the runway and all over street style pics everywhere. Fashion editors and stylists alike seem to be preferring traditional denim like Levi's 501 or mom jeans over skinnies.
As for me, I'm still looking for the right pair because I'm short and hippy and to be honest, high waisted, tapered legged jeans make me look even shorter. For now I'll stick to light washed denim jackets like this little number from Zara. It reminds me of 80's rock & roll chic à la Blondie. I paired it with this Mackage mini skirt from their SS16 collection and my Zanotti combat boots for an edge.
So, will this season be the death of black skinny jeans? I don't think so. Not for me anyway.
xo, Nathalie
FROM MY CLOSET TO YOURS WITH MCOUTURE
Once upon a time I saw a beautiful Marc Jacobs dress on eBay. I was young, naïve and thought, “OMG it’s $27, there’s no way I can pass this up!”
So I pressed BUY NOW and waited 6 weeks to receive it. It looked fantastic on me and I wore it for almost a year. I eventually grew tired of the pattern and took the dress, along with other designer pieces, to a local consignment shop. They authenticated everything except the Marc Jacobs dress WHICH WAS A FAKE. How could it be? It looked and felt like silk. It had a tag that looked just like the ones in my other Marc Jacobs pieces. It was devastating, and that was the last time I bought a used designer piece.
Diana, my BFF, business manager and contributing editor at WoahStyle has had much better luck. She owns a few pre-loved Louis Vuitton pieces, which she purchased for a fraction of the cost. AND THEY’RE REAL. I asked what her secret was, and she said that you only buy from consignment stores you trust. She’s an avid online stalker, so she does all the necessary research before buying and selling from any consignment store.
When Mcouture approached me about selling my gently used designer items through their online store, I got Diana to dig deep and see if it would be a good partnership for me. She came back and told me that Mcouture is “super legit” and encouraged me to sell my items because, as she likes to constantly remind me, I need to simplify and edit everything. My wardrobe, my blog posts, my life. The process was seamless. I sent them my items, they authenticated them, and then we negotiated how much I would receive when the items were sold. Here’s what I decided to sell on Mcouture:
VALENTINO ROCKSTUDS, Size 37
Rockstuds are one of the brand’s most sought after styles. I was drawn to them because of the burnt orange colour that casts off a pretty shimmer every time I walked by. They have an easy to wear kitten heel, are so very comfortable and delightfully feminine.
3.1 PHILLIP LIM CASH ONLY BAG, In black
I pinned this bag on Pinterest so many times that it was pathetic. I was first in line to buy it when it became available. It’s unique, edgy and makes a statement – one side says ‘CASH’ while the other says ‘ONLY’, which is my shopping motto. LOL.
This is just a sample of the amazing inventory they have at Mcouture.com. They also have pre-loved goods from brands such as Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Isabel Marant and more and they’re up to 80% off. There’s a few pieces I’ve got my eye on – and I won’t buy new things until I sell something I don’t use anymore, so this is really the perfect site for me.
I’ve teamed up with Mcouture for an amazing opportunity for my readers. If you are looking to sell your used designer goods, you can qualify to win a $100 store credit to use towards a future purchase when you send your items with the mention WoahStyle on your discharge.
Check out full details here.
Happy selling and shopping!
xo, Nathalie