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Perles et Éclats de Chanel collection: A quick review

April 15, 2021 Vancouver, BC, Canada

Perles et Éclats de Chanel collection: A quick review

Perles et Éclats de Chanel collection: A quick review

Perles et Éclats de Chanel collection: A quick review

Perles et Éclats de Chanel collection: A quick review

Perles et Éclats de Chanel collection: A quick review

What it is: A seasonal beauty collection from the French brand Chanel that takes inspiration from the pearls worn by founder Gabrielle Chanel. 

The products within the collection, which include a highlighting blush,  lip colours, eye palette and more, are designed to create a "striking pearly glow effect." 


Beauty bonus: The products, as is always the case with Chanel beauty releases, are as beautiful on the skin as they are on your Instagram feed.


Beauty bonus: Several of these pretty pearly beauty products are already sold out. 


Overall: This collection is entirely covetable — especially if you're a beauty fan who gravitates toward a naturally radiant look.

Already big fans of the Baume Essentiel products (colour sticks that add a dose of natural glow along with a kiss of colour) we were excited to see two colour options in this release. 

While the eye palettes are undoubtedly pretty, the undisputed showpiece of this collection, the Perles de Lumiere highlighting blush (a product that quickly sold out, it seems), gives skin a gorgeous glow. 

The collection includes shades in three lipstick formulations — Rouge Allure, Rouge Coco and the ultra-hydrating Rouge Coco Flash. The rosy pink shade Rouge Coco 496 Tendresse was a fast favourite. 

Not always a fan of nail polishes (we prefer a nice slick of topcoat over chipped colour), the opalescent Le Vernis 889 Perle Blanche is a new go-to.


Would recommend? Yes! 

Price: From $38-$90.

Retailer: Chanel


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Spring style: Camel blazer + cream outfit

April 12, 2021 Vancouver, BC, Canada

beige and camel outfit sandro blazer chanel friench riviera flap la canadienne boots
 
beige and camel outfit sandro blazer chanel friench riviera flap la canadienne boots

beige and camel outfit sandro blazer chanel friench riviera flap la canadienne boots

beige and camel outfit sandro blazer chanel french riviera flap la canadienne boots

beige and camel outfit sandro blazer chanel french riviera flap la canadienne boots

Camel and cream is one of my favourite colour combinations. There's something so rich — yet also relaxing — about it. 


In addition to honouring one of my favourite colour combinations, this look also features a few of my go-to pieces, like this classic Sandra blazer, & Other Stories jeans and my French Riviera flap bag from Chanel. It also happens to include my new pair of spring boots from the brand La Canadienne. 


Ankle boots are such a style staple for me, so it's nice to have a pair added to my wardrobe that happen to work perfectly with all the upcoming outfits I have planned for spring. I look forward to trying these beauties on with a skirt or dress, as well as my go-to blue jeans. 

What styles are you most looking forward to wearing this spring season? 


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Rouge Hermès Spring 2021: A quick review

April 7, 2021 Vancouver, BC, Canada

Rouge Hermès Spring 2021: A quick review

Rouge Hermès Spring 2021: A quick review

Rouge Hermès Spring 2021: A quick review

Rouge Hermès Spring 2021: A quick review


Rouge Hermès Spring 2021: A quick review

What it is: Three new lipstick seasonal shades added to the Rouge Hermès collection for spring: Corail Aqua (a vibrant coral-red), Rose Oasis (a fiery fuchsia) and Beige Ebloui (pretty pink-beige). 


Beauty bonus: The formulas are fantastic — super pigmented and comfortable on lips. 


Beauty bummer: None!


Overall:  Lipstick always makes me feel so pulled together, even when I'm working from home. 

Add in an Hermès option and I feel even more chic!

These limited-edition shades feel super luxe, from the refillable packaging to the lipstick formulation. We love how pigmented the satin-finish shades are. We found they wore well, requiring a standard amount of touch-ups throughout the day.

If a favourite shade were to be chosen, it would be Rose Oasis. The fiery fuchsia shade has us dreaming of hot holidays ... and when we can take them again.

Would recommend? Yes. 

Price: $93

Retailer: Hermes.com

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Sage green wool coat outfit

April 2, 2021 Vancouver, BC, Canada

sage green wool mango coat spring outit vancouver blogger chanel gabrielel bag

sage green wool mango coat spring outit vancouver blogger chanel gabrielel bag

sage green wool mango coat spring outit vancouver blogger chanel gabrielel bag

sage green wool mango coat spring outit vancouver blogger chanel gabrielel bag

sage green wool mango coat spring outit vancouver blogger chanel gabrielel bag

I'm a bit conflicted with the idea of calling this wool coat sage green. In fact, it's more of a soft green with a hint of blue.


Is that precise enough for you? ;P 


I, much like everyone else scrolling through Instagram lately, have been seeing all things green ev-ery-whe-re lately. I had truly never thought of myself as a big fan of green, but now, I can't seem to get enough of these pretty pieces in a pistachio-inspired hue. 

This coat is one I'd spotted previously on the Mango website, only to wait on it and then return to find it sold out. So, imagine my surprise when I happened to spot it on Thebay.com. Not wanting to miss out the second time around, I purchased it (you knew I would). 


The oversized style is casual and chic, and the colour (yes, even despite being more blue than I'd originally imagined) is perfectly on trend. It even garnered a compliment or two on its maiden voyage out running errands. 


I'm sure I'll be sporting it this Easter weekend ... and for many more weekends to come. If you're in the mood for more sage green styles, check out a few of my current favourites below. 


Coat: Mango | Jeans: Levi's | Bag: Chanel

Shoes: Stuart Weitzman

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Chanel Rouge Allure Laque lipstick: A quick review

March 30, 2021 Vancouver, BC, Canada

Chanel Rouge Allure Laque lipstick: A quick review

What it is: A recent lipstick launch from the French beauty brand Chanel that promises to deliver long-wear colour with a satiny-shine finish.


Beauty bonus: The shine on these liquid lipsticks is superb.


Beauty bummer: Honestly? None.


Overall: This recent release sees 20 eye-catching lipstick shades given a seriously shiny finish. Plus, the formula promises to remain comfortable on lips — and wear for up to eight hours. 


That's, admittedly, a lot of promises for one liquid lipstick formula to make. But, in our experience, this one delivers on them all. 


The product applies well, though we noticed more than one coat was required in order to achieve a true patent-like finish. Despite the layering, the liquid lipstick dried down nicely and stayed very comfortable on lips. We love that this shiny option doesn't come with the stickiness or slick of most other high-shine formulations. 


Plus, the selection of shades is divine!

Would recommend? Yes.

Price: $52

Retailer: Chanel counters, chanel.com

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Current covet: Gold herringbone necklaces

March 26, 2021 Vancouver, BC, Canada

Current covet: Gold herringbone necklaces

Out of the jewelry pieces that I've acquired throughout the past year, this herringbone necklace is one of my favourites. 


From Mejuri, the vermeil design pairs perfectly with a plethora of other necklaces. It also happens to go pretty nicely on its own. And, at $200, it's a pretty great price too!


I've been wearing turtleneck sweaters almost exclusively in the colder months (a constant every year for me), and I've found that a sleek herringbone style like this one sits perfectly atop the sweater style. 


Plus, who doesn't want a little glittering gold added to all these Zoom calls? 


For anyone interested in purchasing their own herringbone piece, I've linked a few favourites that are available at a variety of price points below. Happy shopping!



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Local Love: Pamela Card Jewelry

March 23, 2021 Vancouver, BC, Canada

Pamela Card syracuse necklace

Pamela Card syracuse necklace

Pamela Card syracuse necklace

Pamela Card syracuse necklace

There's been such a strong emphasis on shopping local during the pandemic. And with very good reason.


Small businesses are some of the hardest hit amid the global pandemic, so that means that every dollar really and truly helps. 


I've been using this time to research fabulous local fashion brands — and I'm pleased to report that I've found so many amazing options. 


The discovery led me to an idea for a new series here on Covet & Acquire, aptly named Local Love. As the name suggests, I'll be highlighting new-and-noteworthy companies within the fashion, beauty and lifestyle space. 


First up: the local jewelry brand Pamela Card. 


Created by artisan Pamela Card, the brand offers stunning gold-plated-over-sterling-silver pieces that are made, by hand, using the method of lost wax casting and hand forging. Each piece is truly a work of art. 


In this post, I've featured the Syracuse necklace, a necklace modelled after an ancient coin with the eye-catching profile of the sea nymph and daughter of Nereid on one side, and a racing chariot on the reverse. 


Whether worn alone or with other favourite necklaces, it's a piece that captures one's attention — and is sure to start a conversation or two. 

If you have any ideas for this new Local Love series, I'd love to hear them. Send me an email at aleeshah@live.ca.

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Reformation x FibreTrace jeans: A quick review

March 16, 2021 Vancouver, BC, Canada

Reformation Cynthia jeans fibretrace Reformation silk blouse and scrunchie

Reformation Cynthia jeans fibretrace Reformation silk blouse and scrunchie

Reformation Cynthia jeans fibretrace Reformation silk blouse and scrunchie

Reformation Cynthia jeans fibretrace Reformation silk blouse and scrunchie

Reformation Cynthia jeans fibretrace Reformation silk blouse and scrunchie

Reformation Cynthia jeans fibretrace Reformation silk blouse and scrunchie

Denim is a constant in my closet, as I'm sure it is in your's too. 

But, do you know where your favourite jeans come from? Not the store or the brand. But the actual denim? 

A new collection from Reformation aims to answer that question with a definitive "yes" thanks to a partnership with the company FibreTrace. 

The collection features six styles — each one made using Good Earth Cotton sourced from the "world's first climate-positive farm in Australia." 

The FibreTrace technology sees luminescent pigments, which are traceable by scanning, in the fabric to provide customers with the ability to follow "the denim's entire lifecycle, from fibre production to finished garment," according to the company.

The idea that a garment could be traceable, down to the very fibres it's made of, is a big move toward knowing exactly where our clothing comes from. It's an idea I expect to gain further traction as the fashion industry is pushed to be more sustainable. 

I'm wearing the Cynthia High Rise Straight Jeans in the wash Ponce in a size 30. For those who are curious about the fit, I thought I would add a few notes.

I wasn't sure how they would fit, but I'm mostly pleased. I found they fit a bit small in comparison to some of the other 100 percent, straight-leg cotton jeans I have, specifically in the hip and thigh area. I went with my normal size, but wonder what it would have been like if I had of sized up. 

The rise is perfect — not too high — and I really like the straight fit. The denim is a wonderful weight and I'm excited to see how these jeans wear over time.
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The Ganni x Levi's denim jacket that's the best of both worlds

March 12, 2021 Vancouver, BC, Canada

Ganni x Levi's denim jacket

My love of Levi's is very well documented. 


As a fan of the American clothing brand, I'm always interested to see what they come up with — and that includes collaborations. 


The latest release sees Levi's team up with cool-girl clothing company Ganni for a buzz-worthy collaboration of pieces that have a responsible twist. The pieces in the collection are made with cottonized hemp,  a textile alternative to natural cotton that sees 70% less water used in production. 


The Ganni x Levi's release includes several styles — but I'm partial to this double-breasted blazer. It's the garment I would imagine if my favourite boyfriend blazer and beloved denim jacket had a baby. Talk about the best of both worlds ...

I'm also loving the denim shirt with the ruffled collar that I've spotted all over social media. 


Are you loving the latest Levi's collab? 

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Current covet: Ela x Christi Belcourt pouch

March 10, 2021 Vancouver, BC, Canada

H Project Holt Renfrew Ela x Christi Belcourt

Canadian handbag brand Ela has teamed up again Michif (MĂ©tis) artist Christi Belcourt for a limited-edition pouch that helps power ocean cleanup. 


The vegan-leather pouch design highlights one of Belcourt’s works titled Water Lilies.


“The water lily is also a powerful medicine, it not only cleans the water but is food and medicine to many species on earth,” Belcourt has said of the flowering plant.


Available through the H Project at Holt Renfrew, the sale of each $50 pouch sees $10 donated to Oceana Canada, a charity aimed at cleaning up the world’s oceans. The limited-edition collaboration pouch will be available at the Canadian luxury retailer's stores, as well as online at holtrenfrew.com while supplies last.

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Guerlain Orchidée Impériale Micro-Lift Serum Concentrate: A quick review

March 8, 2021 Vancouver, BC, Canada

Guerlain Orchidée Impériale Micro-Lift Concentrate

What it is: Part of the Guerlain OrchidĂ©e ImpĂ©riale collection, the Micro-Lift Serum Concentrate features "7,000 micro-sculptors and millions of regenerating orchid molecules" to boost and replenish skin. 


Beauty bonus: Skin looked noticeably more smooth and hydrated with regular use. 


Beauty bummer: This luxury skincare product comes with a luxury price tag.


Overall: The OrchidĂ©e ImpĂ©riale collection from the French brand Guerlain is an absolute treat. 

From the fresh scent of the products to the luxe exterior packaging — to the skincare ingredients contained inside, of course — the Guerlain OrchidĂ©e ImpĂ©riale products proved to be a welcome addition to our skincare routine. The fact that the product ingredients are also 92 per cent of natural origin proved to be an added bonus.

The serum's ingredients include an Orchid Duo, which includes Gastrodia elata, an orchid said to be "essential to traditional Chinese medicine." The potent ingredient works to lift and firm skin, while also protecting it. 

The Micro-Lift Serum Concentrate envelops skin in a soft veil of coverage (a little goes a long way). When applied with the trademark Guerlain massage technique, it provides a nice spa-like experience at home. 

We followed the application experience with the OrchidĂ©e ImpĂ©riale The Cream morning and night to further increase the moisture factor. As mentioned above, with consistent use, there was a noticeable change in the overall texture, tone and hydration level of skin. 

Would recommend? If your beauty budget allows it, then definitely!

Price: $625 

Retailer: Holt Renfrew 

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Babaton Agency blazer + split hem jeans outfit

March 4, 2021 Vancouver, BC, Canada

Babaton Agency blazer + split hem jeans outfit
 
Babaton Agency blazer + split hem jeans outfit

Babaton Agency blazer + split hem jeans outfit

Babaton Agency blazer + split hem jeans outfit

Babaton Agency blazer + split hem jeans outfit

Babaton Agency blazer + split hem jeans outfit

Full disclosure: this is my third Babaton Agency blazer from Aritzia.  


I've posted about this piece before — see my previous posts here and here — and, from those posts, I've received several messages from people asking about the sizing. 


I have this oversized style in both a size M and a size L. And, when I went to purchase this black one, I was admittedly a bit torn about which size to choose. 


Ultimately, it was the L that won out. I found the M looked really great, but didn't  have quite the look I was going for. (For reference, this one and the beige linked above are both L while the plaid is the M). 


Unlike another blazer from Aritzia that I have (it's also Babaton, though I can't recall the style name, and I have it in a M), I like how the Agency doesn't feel too oversized. I'm all about the bigger-is-better-trend, but I don't want to look like I'm wearing some type of ... costume, you know? Instead, this blazer cut feels like it's on-trend now, and will be stylish for years to come thanks to the tailoring and fabric. 


I've linked a few other oversized blazers that caught my eye below. You know, just in case you're in the market for one. 


Blazer: Aritzia | Jeans: Pretty Little Thing c/o | Bag: Prada

Boots: Geox c/o

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Loewe Fragrance 001 Woman and 001 Man: A quick review

March 3, 2021 Vancouver, BC, Canada

Loewe 001 Woman

Loewe fragrance 001 woman man review

Loewe fragrance 001 woman man review

What it is: Two scent selects from Spanish brand Loewe's fragrance collection. 


Beauty bonus: These two eau de toilettes smell divine on their own — or layered together. 


Beauty bummer: As they're eau de toilettes, we found these a bit light-wearing on skin. 


Overall: Boasting 50 per cent of the same notes — Indian sandalwood, Sicilian lemon and Tonka bean — for both the men's and women's iterations, these two fragrances are undoubtedly similar, but also oh-so unique. 

While 001 Woman plays with the citrus notes a bit more prominently, the 001 Man scent boasts a strong nod to the more musky elements. And it's DIVINE. 

There aren't too many fragrances that, once I smell them, become an instant addition to my personal scent rotation. I can think of Hanae Mori Butterfly (my first 'designer' fragrance), Chanel Coromandel and Le Labo Rose 31 among my most beloved. 

Now, I can add to that list the Loewe 001 Man fragrance.

Would recommend? Yes! I'm obsessed. 

Price: $124 to $174

Retailer: Holtrenfrew.com 

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