What it is: A low pH, fluid cleanser that gently cleanses skin. Formulated with white tea water to maintain skin’s natural moisture barrier, skin feels clean but not at all dry.
Beauty bonus: Skin felt ridiculously smooth after a few uses.
Beauty bummer: Not a bummer, but an observation. We were expecting a little bit of bubbles (or jelly-like maybe?) staying power on skin. Instead, it almost felt like it absorbed into skin!
Our take: The consistency of this product is very close to actual milk — like decadent half and half. And we are into it!
We were skeptical about how well it would be able to remove makeup but have no fear, it took it off the day's grime beautifully. Skin was left with the lipid layer intact (no squeaky clean feel) but still fresh.
Would recommend? Yes
Price: $45
Where to buy: Sephora
Shackets, or shirt-jackets, are proving to be the perfect transitional piece this fall. At least for me, anyway.
Available in a wide variety of sizes, lengths, colours and patterns, the relaxed style is perfect for wearing while working for home or venturing out for errands.
While I wouldn't necessarily wear this maxi-length shacket from H&M around the house, I have been wearing it basically everywhere else since purchasing it. I've found it works well with everything — from my go-to combination of jeans and a turtleneck sweater, to a t-shirt and high-waist ankle trousers.
Have you tried out the shacket style?
I almost feel like I should be posting this look along with an apology. An apology for wearing, yet again, another faux leather piece.
But, I'm not really sorry. :P
In fact, I fully stand behind my love of the fall-appropriate material. Plus, I've found faux leather pieces to be so versatile lately. They're easy to dress up or down, and they add a touch of edginess to an outfit, in much the same way a real leather piece would.
I recently wore this faux-leather pencil skirt with a soft mock-neck sweater for a day of work and quick errands. While I've been leaning more toward loungewear pieces of late, I found this look to be perfectly comfortable to wear — not to mention a whole lot more chic than a pair of jogger sweats.
Check out a few more of my faux-leather looks here, here and here. And shop a few favourites below.
I feel like I squeezed every last bit of sunshine out of this summer. And the proof is in these images.
Taken last week during a 'heatwave' that saw temperatures rise to 26 degrees Celsius, I relished the opportunity to wear these newly purchased pieces from the Vancouver-based brand Bronze Age.
I styled the XL silk scrunchie in black before, but I was so excited to try this red iteration. And the sweet silk tank is sure to become a favourite next summer season (and maybe worn over a few cosy cardigans before then, too).
While I'm excited to get back to blazer season, the brief return to warm weather before the chillier months ahead provided a nice final kiss of summer weather — and summer style, too.
Happy Monday!
I love a good loungewear look just like the next person. But I've grown a little tired of leggings and sweatshirts.
As we continue holding in this work-from-home pattern, I've begun searching for luxurious pieces that work to elevate the comfy clothes conversation. And I've found the perfect piece in this super-soft cashmere cardigan from H&M.
Paired with a pair of wide-leg trousers in a Lyocell-blend material, the ensemble feels laidback yet also elevated thanks to the fabrics. I also happen to own this sweater in navy blue, which I last styled here.
What are your favourite loungewear pieces? I've linked a few more of mine below.
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex: A quick review
September 25, 2020 Vancouver, BC, Canada
Beauty bonus: This serum has some seriously sentimental value for me as I watched our mother use this brown-bottled serum religiously while we were growing up. (She still uses it today!)
Beauty bummer: Literally, none.
Overall: The iconic Advanced Night Repair Serum has been updated with a patented Chronolux Power Signal Technology that quickly penetrates skin to protect and reduce the signs of aging caused by environmental aggressors.
Featuring new 72-hour hydration and an antioxidant power (hello, protection!) that lasts up to eight hours, the smooth serum is proven to be effective for all skin types and tones.
I love the feel of this serum. A little goes a long way — and it really does leave skin feeling and looking more hydrated and smooth. As mentioned above, my mom has been using this serum collection for as long as we can remember — and her skin looks AH-MAZING! — so I can confidently say I've seen, firsthand, the benefits of this skin-perfecting product.
I'm now incorporating it into my morning and evening skincare routines, so I'm looking forward to reaping the long-term benefits of consistent use (I've already noticed several immediate results, too) as time goes on.
Would recommend? Yes.
Price: $95 for 30 mL
Where to get it: Sephora
What it is: A new beauty line by Selena Gomez that aims to create a "safe, welcoming space in beauty and beyond."
Beauty bonus: We love how smooth these formulas feel. They're very lightweight and blend-able.
Beauty bummer: The 4-in-1 face mist wasn't our favourite. As a makeup setting spray, we found it left our skin feeling a bit dry not long after use.
Overall: Celebrity-backed skincare brands are aplenty these days. And, we're a-OK with it. So long, of course, as they have a little something new to offer.
Thankfully, we found this launch from multi-hyphenate celebrity Selena Gomez delivers on that note.
Staying true to the current trend of minimalistic, monochrome packaging, the Rare Beauty lineup hits all of the current beauty product requirements — Instagram-able packaging, good pigmentation, an inclusive shade range for skin products and a good matte lip formula.
We loved several products from the lineup including the Lip Soufflé, Liquid Luminizer and Liquid Blush. The products have such a nice texture, oversized, firm doe-foot applicator and colour payoff. We loved how easy they were to apply. A small amount of each yielded a nice veil, while extra additions gave more of a pop (without a weighty feel).
The liquid lip colour, which has the staying power of a stain with a soft, featherweight feel is one we'll definitely be buying again.
Would recommend? Yes
Price: From $18
Where to buy: Sephora
A shacket (that's a shirt-jacket) again?
I know, I know. But, what can I say? It's suiting up to be the MVP product of the early fall season.
As I mentioned in my previous post, I'd been looking for a a chic shacket in faux leather for some time. And I found the perfect fit in this Le Chateau option. So much so, that I picked it up in two hues: black and camel.
The perfectly oversized pieces have a casual feel, while also being easy to dress up. I took a more elegant approach to this ensemble by adding culottes and heels — as well as a Chanel bag — to finish the look.
Will you be wearing shackets this season?
A combination of a shirt and a jacket — think: perfectly oversized and layer-able — the style feels so effortless and chic.
One the top of my fall fashion procurement list, was a faux-leather (ok, or maybe even leather) version. So, when I spotted this one from Le Chateau — for less than $130 dollars, no less — I knew I had to have it. In two colours, of course.
This is my first look with the camel-toned hue. The faux leather is so soft. I literally had to look twice to ensure that it was, in fact, not real leather. I can't wait to wear it layered with a turtleneck once the weather cools down. It's going to be an MVP, for sure.
Stay tuned later this week for how I styled the black version!
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