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!
SPRING FORECAST
Okay, okay, it's hardly feeling like spring outside but this is the time of year when I usually get fed up with wearing fleece leggings and big bulky sweaters and start thinking about spring - pretty dresses, strappy sandals and cute tops.
With "weather denial" on my brain, I stopped by Forever 21 to shop their latest collection. I immediately gravitated towards this ivory mini dress with ruffled armholes. I would have gone for the typical black but sometimes, I wanted to step outside of my comfort zones and try something new. Since it's not exactly spring yet, I wore my dress with textured tights, an emerald suede jacket and my Isabel Marant booties. Once spring rolls around this dress will feel brand new again when I ditch the tights and the jacket.
xo, Nathalie
WHAT I'M WEARING
FOREVER 21, ruffled mini dress (exact)
OBEY, suede emerald green moto jacket
ISABEL MARANT, buckled suede ankle boots(similar here)
THE KOOPLES, fringe leather bag (similar here)
JENNY BIRD, necklace and ring
MICHAEL KORS, sunglasses
Winter Layers
Sometimes I think it's hard to look chic when it's so damn cold out. My solution, layers and a big cozy scarf. Luckily there wasn't much snow on the ground when we shot this so I was able to wear my favourite 3.1 Phillip Lim kitten heels. I also took my Helmut Lang bag out of storage for this post. I haven't worn it in some time but I still love it.
Hope you guys are keeping warm and cozy because damn, we still have a few more months of winter left and I'm so over it!
xo, Nathalie
WHAT I'M WEARING
ARITZIA, Wilfred black cocoon coat
THE KOOPLES, leopard print scarf
FRANK & EILEEN, Barry shirt around waist (similar here)
RAG & BONE, jeans
3.1 PHILLIP LIM ANKLE BOOTS, kitten heeled ankle boots
TOMS, Bellevue sunglasses
JENNY BIRD, Lezark earrings
HELMUT LANG, nappa leather satchel (circa 2013)
COLOUR POP, matte liquid lipstick in Avenue
10 MINUTE MAKEUP
So here’s the deal, sometimes I’d rather spend an extra 30 mins in bed catching up on my beauty sleep than actually working on my beauty (aka. makeup). When I’m short for time, I take a 2 min shower, put my face in 10 mins, tousle my hair, set it with hair spray and run out the door.
The look I'm suggesting here might sound like a lot of makeup, but I find this is the best combo to help me feel and look pulled together. I could skim it back even more but I find doing so means my makeup fades by day or that I don't feel like myself. Hey - I'm just a full face of makeup kind of girl!
You'll see that I use a lot of light colours to brighten my complexion but also because they’re more forgiving and require less blending time. I should also mention that practice makes perfect with speedy makeup and if you don't get this look down in 10 minutes the first time, keep trying and modify it to suit your needs.
Xo, Nathalie
1. MOISTURIZE
I like using a fast absorbing moisturizer in the morning because I don’t have time to wait for it to soak into my skin. Consonant Skincare makes my all time favourite one - it’s natural and organic and absorbs in no time!
2. PRIME
Nivea’s Post Shave Balm for men (sensitive skin formula) is the new holy grail of primers. I slather it all over my face, eye lids and neck, even if I’m short on time because it helps my makeup last. Otherwise, what’s the point in even wearing makeup if it’s just going to fade? (Don't worry, that manly scent will fade so you don't have to smell like a like a dude's armpit all day.)
3. COVER, CONCEAL & SET
If I'm in a rush I ditch the Beauty Blender and reach for a foundation or BB cream that I can apply with my fingers. If I want more coverage I go for the Smashbox Camera Ready BB Water. For sheer coverage I like Kiehl's Skin Tone Correcting & Beautifying BB Cream with SPF. Both are excellent. For my severely dark under eyes, I always use Becca’s Under Eye Brightening Corrector. The light reflecting salmon shade erases the blue under my eye and preps the skin for concealer. Then I use Kat Von D’s Lock-It Concealer, which has excellent coverage and looks natural. Again, I just pat it in with my fingers. Finally to set my face, I lightly dust the best powder I've ever used, Laura Mercier’s Translucent Loose Setting Powder, with a large fluffy brush.
4. EYES
I like using light pinks and sheer purple shadows to help brighten up my tired face and have been loving Pixi's Mineral Palette in Amethyst Aura. I have olive skin and I never thought I could wear cool shades, but I tried it after watching a tutorial from Jaclyn Hill. It totally brightens the complexion so give it a try! For eyeliner, I use a waterproof black pencil, which is easier to apply and more forgiving than reaching for liquid liner if you make a mistake - Lancôme and Marc Jocobs make excellent highly pigmented, smudge proof liners. After, I curl my lashes and add a coat of mascara. Finally for brows, I love the NYX pencil in Chocolate for speedy arches.
5. CHEEKS & LIPS
Here I skip the contour and add a light dusting of bronzer on the hallows of the cheeks and forehead for warmth. On my cheeks I like a pop of pink blush for some colour. Finally lips - a cocoa pink lipstick like KVD's Double Dare will pull the look together for that fresh-face glow. And that's it! Now you're ready to conquer the day!