I'm a complete sucker for a great leather jacket.

Be it a beautiful bomber, modern moto or an amazing aviator like this one by Isabel Marant, I find it hard to resist a good leather topper — especially when it's on sale.

I mean, if it makes me feel like a chic Parisian, looks oh-so-cool draped over virtually any outfit and has a price so good it had me thinking #startthecar — let's just say I'm rendered powerless against its stylish charms. Not that I really mind. I found acquiring this aviator jacket was a very fulfilling feat.

Check out a few other aviator styles I'm currently coveting ... if you dare. :P

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What it is: An under-eye gel in an innovative gel formula that helps to smooth and cool tired skin. 


Beauty bonus: After application, this gel didn't settle into fine lines (yay!) and provided pretty, puff-free eyes all day long. 


Beauty bummer: If a hit of moisture is what you're after, this product won't exactly replace your moisturizer. 


Overall: This product is like a colour-correcting serum with an added bonus of de-puffing. 

The cooling (and oh-so cute looking!) iron tip has that perfectly quirky Benefit-esque look, which acts to not only make you smile but adds to the application and de-puffing effect. 

Would I recommend? Yes!
Available: Sephora and Sephora.ca 
Price: $36 
—Review conducted by C&A beauty editor Kirsten Harris

I'm working from Toronto this week, and while it's quite a bit chillier here than back home in Vancouver, I actually brought this exact outfit along for the ride.

Not only are the J Brand leather leggings super chic, they are also surprisingly warm, which make them perfect for these sub-zero temps.

And while I brought a pair of rubber boots for the commute to the downtown office (OK, I'm staying two blocks away, so I can't really even call it a commute!), I made sure these snakeskin Sam Edelman ballet flats made it into my suitcase too.

What can I say, if I like an outfit, I wear it again and again and ... :P

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I don't often have the love-at-first-sight experience in stores ... at least not one strong enough that I feel compelled to purchase the item.

That's why, when it actually happens, I. Just. Can't. Say. No.

Case in point: this luxurious camel-coloured sweater coat and these amazing bow heels from Le Chateau.

While I wasn't really shopping for a maxi cardigan or strappy heels, I just couldn't leave these items at the store.

I imagine that I will wear this versatile maxi cardigan with just about everything — and don't even get me started on these heels.

The bow detail at the back feels fun and flirty, but in the front? They are all chic.

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What it is: A mascara promising a smudge-proof, non-flaking and long-wearing formula that give lashes a boost of conditioning and a punch of extra volume. This product is free of synthetic ingredients and parabens, is made from high-grade minerals and is also cruelty free (love it!). 

Beauty bonus: This mascara goes on butter smooth and lives up to its claims of no smudging or flaking. 

Beauty bummer: If you're looking for over-the-top spidery lashes, this product delivers lengthening but in a natural, non-clumpy way. 

Overall: For a mineral cosmetic, which tend to have a slightly different consistency than their non-mineral counterparts, this product is impressive. 

We loved that Youngblood Outrageous Lashes is free of chemicals and yet fills the requirements of our beauty needs. 

At the end of the day, lashes looked defined and the mascara came off easily with soap and water. 

Would recommend: Yes
Price: $27
Where to buy: Absolute Spa 

Hands down, my favourite sartorial elements of winter are coats. But while I love tried-and-true toppers, I also absolutely adore vests.

And as if my ardour for these outfit add-ons wasn't enough, I also find them oh-so easy to wear with virtually every look.

Maybe that's why I find my vest collection currently includes this long grey wool TOPSHOP release, a Helmut Lang iteration and both black and white leather versions.

I'm either in love ... or a clothing hoarder. Well ... it could be a bit of both.

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