PRADA Introduces Their Latest Scent, CANDY NIGHT
The latest addition to Prada’s Candy family is NIGHT - a sweet but seductive scent with depth and mystery. While the OG Candy didn’t particularly strike a chord with me, Candy Night is something different altogether and holds some of my favourite accords - patchouli, musk and Tonka bean.
Prada Night Candy is in stores now and can be found at The Bay, Shoppers Drug Mart, and Sephora in Canada.
“A delightful celebration of bright, bitter orange and vivid iris… a heart of Patchouli, Musk and Tonka Bean.
A seductive overture of rich Cocoa Absolute ensures irresistible depth.”
Photos by Nathalie Martin
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28 Neutral Coloured Bags For Every Season
After wearing so much neon for the last year, my eyes need a break and are seriously craving neutrals. As I write this, I’m currently waiting for UPS to deliver my latest purchase, a Louis Vuitton Monogram Empreinte Bumbag. It’ll be the perfect neutral bag moving into fall and should last a long time.
Below you’ll find 28 gorgeous neutral coloured bags to wear right now, or for any season.
DIOR SADDLE BAG
LOEWE BAGS
VINTAGE LOUIS VUITTON
bottega veneta The Pouch
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6 STUNNING Fall Fragrances To Wear Right Now (and all the time actually)
Each season a ton of new fragrances flood the scene with their glossy sleek bottles and promise of a better life. Some of the ads can be downright comical in the way brands push perfumes on us. (Who's seen that Dolce & Gabbana ad where the guy is in a boat wearing the white Speedo with his crotch thrust towards the camera? I rest my case.)
Needless to say, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by it all, which is why I've gathered up six impressive scents. I’ve included some newbies to the scene, as well as some classics, and broke them down into personality types to help you find something delicious to wear this fall. Happy fragrance hunting!
SHOP FALL SCENTS
ONE. GIORGIO ARMANI SI FIORI
PERSONALITY: Warm, Feminine, Floral
NOTES: Opens with Blackcurrant, Orange Blossom at the core, warm Vanilla at the base.
This beautiful bottle is lacquered in a light nude pink to signify the femininity of the scent. Si Fiori “offers the unexpected union of blackcurrant nectar and mandarin to create a fresh and balanced composition.” If you’re into mysterious, yet romantic, warm floral scents, make sure to check this one out. It is the fifth fragrance in the Si collection.
TWO. YSL LIBRE
PERSONALITY: Warm & Floral
NOTES: Lavender Essence from France, Orange Blossom from Morocco, Complemented by a daring note of Musk Accord.
With Dua Lipa as the ambassador for YSL’s newest fragrance, Libre, you can already guess this one is for the majorly badass individual. (Libre means ‘freedom’ in french after all.) It’s a warm floral based fragrance that features lavender from France, orange blossom from Morocco with a daring musk accord. If you’re into warm, bold scents, check this one out. It feels familiar and contemporary at all once. Bonus, that sleek bottle with the YSL Cassandre logo is sure to make any Saint Laurent fan weak in the knees.
THREE. MAISON MARGEILA REPLICA Jazz Club
PERSONALITY: Warm & Spicy
NOTES: Pink Pepper, Rum Absolute, Tobacco Leaf Absolute
The label says “male fragrance” but there are plenty of women out there with an affinity for this warm and spicy scent, myself included. While perfectly suitable to wear any time of the year, Maison Margiela's Jazz Club particularly stands out in the cooler months. I’m always reminded up cozying up by the fire with a glass of whiskey in hand anytime I smell it.
FOUR. Narciso Rodriguez For Her
PERSONALITY: Warm, Sensual, Feminine.
NOTES: Honey Flower, Solar Musk, Orange Blossom, Osmanthus, Amberlyn, Vanilla, Tactile Musk, Tactile Woods, Vetiver.
Mysterious, unforgettable, feminine, and sophisticated. Narciso Rodriguez For Her has the heart of musk, in its floral, amber, and woody notes. The For Her Oil Musc is featured in my photos here, but the scent comes in a variety of forms such as eau de toilette, eau de parfum, rollerball, body lotion, shower gel, and hair mist.
FIVE. CHANEL Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum Intense
PERSONALITY: Warm Floral.
NOTES: Patchouli, Tonka Bean, Vanilla Absolute.
Sensual, powerful and irresistible, CHANEL’S Coco Mademoiselle Intense perfume includes notes of patchouli, a feminine Amber accord, and an intoxicating blend of Tonka Bean, and Vanilla from Madagascar.
SIX. TOM FORD Santal Blush
PERSONALITY: Earthy & Woody.
NOTES: Cinnamon Bark Oil, Ylang-Ylang, Australian Sandalwood.
Another one to enjoy all year round, Tom Ford’s Santal Blush is worth every dollar. It’s mysterious, exotic, spicy, textured with creamy sandalwood and intoxicating florals. It’s truly unique and will be sure to get you noticed.
Photos by Nathalie Martin. Stock images sourced from sephora.ca.
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SUSTAINABLE Fashion: FALL TRENDS You Already Have In Your Closet
Sustainability is high on my list of concerns these days with everything that’s happening around the world. We all have a responsibility to do our part, and no gesture is too small for the sake of our beloved planet.
This season I’m challenging myself to be more thoughtful than ever about what I’m buying and focus more on using what I already own. Sometimes it’s just a matter of putting an outfit together in a new way, rather than buying a new outfit.
I want to challenge you all to look in your closets and take inventory of what you own because chances are you already have fall’s key fashion trends waiting for you.
Keep reading to learn more about what’s hot this season and be sure to follow me on Pinterest (@woahstyle) for daily outfit inspiration.
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NEUTRALS / CAMEL
Most of you will already have some gorgeous camel sweaters in your closet. Whether you’re wearing one piece as an accent colour or going for a full head-to-toe monochromatic look - neutrals are the way to go for fall.
SQUARE TOE SHOES
Bottega Veneta has made square toe shoes the IT silhouette of the season. Whether it’s sandals or square toe boots, this will be a really fun way to freshen up footwear.
THE LEATHER EFFECT
Leather is a staple for fashion enthusiasts. This season we’re continuing to see the leather pant, in addition to skirt, dress, and even blouse. There are plenty of vegan alternatives out there, with brands like Nanushka making easy-to-wear, quality faux leather.
OVERSIZED BLAZERS
Oversized blazers will continue to dominate. This season wear it differently - tie a belt around the waist, or, wear it as a coordinating suit with a pair of sneakers. Accessorize with a hat, a cool pair of sunglasses, and all of a sudden the blazer you wore all summer will feel new again.
Fall fashion is all about layers after all so take full advantage and have fun!
Images sourced from Pinterest.
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@LIPSICK | Trying out Laura Mercier's Rouge Essentiel Silky Creme Lipstick
How To Get A Sun-Kissed Glow All Year Round with Laura Mercier
Love it or hate it, summer is winding down and if you live in a northern climate like Canada, then you know that soon that sun-kissed glow will soon fade.
If you’re like me, you slather on the SPF all year round and stay out of the sun which means that summer glow is faux, faux, faux.
Laura Mercier has just released the limited edition Sun-Kissed Veil makeup - a universally flattering lightweight bronzing balm that can be applied to the face and body. The creamy texture glides on the skin and leaves a sheer bronzed, illuminated finish.
It can be applied with the fingertips, or with your favourite dense bristle brush and is suitable for all skin types.
SHOP MY LOOK
Laura Mercier’s Sun-Kissed Veil comes in a marbled blue oversized compact, with a pattern that’s reminiscent of the ocean.
It’s part of the limited edition Mediterranean Collection, which also contains:
- The Glace Touch lip gloss tubes (available in four sheer shades, Dreamer, Laissez-Faire, Nomade, and Oasis).
- The Velour Extreme Matte Lipsticks (available in four shades, Cabana, Soulful, Seaside, and Optimist, pictured above).
- And, the Caviar Stick Eye Colour (available in four shades, Mystic Gold, Azure, Poolside, and Off The Grid).
The Mediterranean Collection is available at Nordstrom, Saks, and thebay.com in Canada.
SHOP THE LAURA MERCIER Mediterranean Collection
Glace Touch lip gloss tubes
SHOP MY ACCESSORIES
Photos by Nathalie Martin.
Disclaimer: Laura Mercier products provided as PR samples. All opinions are my own.
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Big Surprise, CAMEL Will be HUGE this Fall
We all know that fashion is forever changing and evolving and it’s only natural to shake things up after seeing so much neon for the last couple of seasons.
Don’t get me wrong, I still love lime green and plenty of designers like Acne Studios and Saint Laurent have incorporating bright hues into their fall/winter 2019 collections.
But I’m calling it now, neutral camel tones will dominate our closets for autumn 2019.
SHOP MY LOOK
Luckily there are some key pieces we can all consistently rely on to remain staples in our wardrobes. For example - the leather moto jacket, cashmere sweaters, a black wool coat, and the trusty camel blazer.
This season, however, camel will rule, whether in a head to toe monochromatic look or just by adding one accent piece here like I did with this Zara blazer (exact piece here for $139 CAD).
It’s time to take your camel suits, blazer, and coats out of storage because fall will be here before we know it.
WHAT I’M WEARING
BLAZER, Zara Camel Blazer, $139 (exact here) I sized up to a medium with mine.
TANK, Zara ribbed black tank (exact here)
PANTS, Frank & Eileen Tee Labs Trouser Joggers (exact here)
SHOES, Balenciaga BB Kitten Heel Mules (exact here)
BAG, Loewe Striped Small Hammock bag (exact, preloved here)
SHOP CAMEL BLAZERS & COATS
Photos by Geoff Martin. Video/GIF by Nathalie Martin.
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Designing As a Couple: How Our Opposing Aesthetics Built Our Cozy Space
Image Source: Elle Decor, Jonathan Adler and Simon Doonan home
A lot of time, effort, and patience was involved in designing my current living room space. First, it took us nearly a decade to find a couch we could both agree on.
Originally I wanted blue velvet, with a powdery pink velvet couch being a close second choice. He wanted something a bit more masculine and timeless.
We were on opposing ends with our style and it took us a couple of years after getting married to truly understand and respect each others aesthetic.
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From there we learned that a mid-century modern aesthetic speaks to both of us. It’s the perfect harmony of masculinity and femininity allowing me to layer in my quirkiness via home accessories.
It also features lots of warm-toned wooden details - perfect for my husband who dabbles in woodworking and has designed some of the furniture in our home.
Image Source: my personal Instagram @_NathalieMartin
For me, the mid-century modern aesthetic provided me with a neutral canvas to inject my personal style. Similar to my principle of putting an outfit together, I start with a foundation of quality basics - in this case, a tailored, button-tufted brown leather sofa, a simple marble coffee table, and a solid wall-mounted shelf.
Accessories are key in how I bring a space to life and I use art, colour, rugs, pillows, and plenty of colour and texture to layer in everything that I truly love.
Image Source: Jonathan Adler, Full Dose Coasters
For us as a couple, it’s about creating a space that’s balanced with both of our aesthetics, again him being more classic and mine being more eclectic.
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There is this one piece of art in our living room by Roy Ahlgren called Homage to The Cross that I adore more than anything. Every time I look at it, it makes my heart soar. I know I may sound a little exaggerated, but it’s the best and most honest way to describe how this particular piece makes me feel.
My husband, however, could care less, seeing it in more simplistic terms as a cross, but I see it for its complexity and creativity.
Luckily, he respects my eye and my love of art enough to let me have this one, but he’s no pushover and if he dislikes something, he’ll let me know.
SHOP JONATHAN ADLER HOME ACCENTS
My Three Components For Designing A Space - buy pieces you love, go for quality, think about long term use when making big purchases like a dining table or couch.
Image Source: Elle Decor, Jonathan Adler and Simon Doonan
ON FINDING YOUR AESTHETIC
It can get a little overwhelming when making a bigger purchase like a sofa or dining room table so how do you know when it’s the right piece? Well, I want to tell you that it’s really as easy as following your instinct and buying what you love and truly makes you happy.
Image Source: The Bay, Jonathan Adler Le Wink four piece coaster set
I’m big into Pinterest (follow me here!) and when I went back into my secret mood board called “dream home”, I immediately noticed some commonalities. I’d been pinning mid-century modern inspired homes for years!
Interestingly enough, a lot of the spaces I was pinning featured the exact Herman Miller Bubble Pendant lamp that we now have hanging in our living room!
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Of course, my inspiration wasn’t just limited to Pinterest. When I visited The Ludlow Hotel in New York for the first time, I felt like I had just stepped into my dream space. I took note of the elements that I loved and brought the concepts into my home.
The leather couch for example accented with the black and white striped wool rug. It was also a pairing I had once seen Nate Berkus put together and I was so taken by it that I printed out the image and had it on my mood board for many years.
Image Source: Nate Berkus via Pinterest
From Pinterest to magazines and travel, inspiration is everywhere. It’s just a matter of paying attention to what you’re drawn to, to bring those elements into your home.
I don’t focus too much on how things go together because I’m consistently drawn to the same colours and patterns. Somehow, it always ends up working.
SHOP MID-CENTURY MODERN INSPIRED FURNITURE
Image Source: Pinterest
HOW TO PULL EVERYTHING TOGETHER
As mentioned earlier, it took us a couple of years before we finally understood our common aesthetic as a couple. One of the first pieces we bought when we finally really got serious about decorating our space was a marble coffee and side tables. We happen to score them on sale and we knew that they were neutral enough to go with anything else that followed.
The tanned leather couch came next. It was comfortable to sit in and most importantly for my husband, it was long enough for him to fully extended his legs when napping - not always an easy find with a 6’1” frame.
Image Source: Jonathan Adler Dora Maar vases via Wayfair
I’d already had tons of art from years of collecting, so from there, it was just a matter of grouping everything into colours that flowed well.
My main gallery wall features a mix of photography and art prints and so I used pink as my accent colour to tie it all in. Keep in mind that having one prominent colour or pattern will bring even the most eclectic space together.
SHOP ECLECTIC HOME ACCESSORIES
FOUR DESIGN RULES FOR DESIGNING A SPACE
FIND YOUR AESTHETIC. If you have a partner, find that balance together. You want to build a personal space that’s relaxing to come home to and brings joy.
TAKE YOUR TIME AND HAVE PATIENCE. I’ve been collecting art prints for over a decade before it all finally came together and I was able to finally create the gallery wall I’d always wanted.
ENJOY THE PROCESS of acquiring things that will bring your home together.
GO FOR QUALITY AND BE THOUGHTFUL ABOUT WHAT YOU BUY. Even if it costs a little more, it’s worth it if you intended on keeping your pieces for a long time. There’s nothing that irks me more than wobbly chairs and lumpy couches. In my opinion, poorly made stuff is a waste of money that will inevitably fall apart and end up in the landfill.
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How Jeans + T-Shirts Have Simplified My Everyday Routine
Whenever I’m in a rush and need to head out the door quickly, there are a couple of go-to items that I consistently fall back on - sneakers, for comfort and practicality, an oversized t-shirt, preferably one by Balenciaga, and finally, a pair of jeans. (But let's be honest, it's more like sweatpants these days.)
Truth be told I used to spend a lot of time picking my outfits each morning back when I worked in an office. I was a set designer for a television channel at the time, but I also happened to have just launched my blog and Instagram, which meant fresh outfits were important for the sake of creating new content.
SHOP MY LOOK
Interestingly enough, now that I work from home as a freelancer I find myself reaching for the same uniform day in and day out, oversized t, sweatpants, and sneakers. What can I say? Vera Wang and Karl Lagerfeld had uniforms so there must be something to it.
This is how I see it - as much as I love fashion, there are just some days where I'm more preoccupied with my work or enjoying a day off with my family, so glam takes a back seat. And that's okay! I just do my thing and put my spin on a basic t-shirt and sweat pant combo and head out the door to live life.
LUXE FOR LESS
Photos by Geoff Martin
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