Fashion & Beauty

Illesteva

Illesteva pushes the norm in eyewear, with a indie chic feel that is classic and contemporary. Not to mention their new eco-friendly line is ultra hip! Founded in 2010, Illesteva is handmade in Italy and France amongst top designers in luxury eyewear. Even though they are the new kids in town, their styles are bang on with the top of the top and their new initiative with “getting in touch with nature” has given them a competitive edge.

Keeping things fashion-forward and the environment in mind, Illesteva just launched their first ever line of eco-friendly sunglasses. Repurposed from cellulose acetate flake and plasticizers derived from organic and sustainable resources, this line is 100% biodegradable, and still holds to a high quality standard. This collection incorporates a full line of top-selling styles with hot frame/lens combinations.

For my Toronto friends, go check out Zane for a new pair of shades.

Women's Leonard Half/Half, Blue Mirror

Women’s Leonard Half/Half, Blue Mirror

Women's Leonard ii, Spider Stripes

Women’s Leonard ii, Spider Stripes

Women's Frieda, Dark Green, Red Mirror

Women’s Frieda, Dark Green, Red Mirror Lens

Men's Capri Tortoise

Men’s Capri, Tortoise

Men's Le Steel,  Bronze

Men’s Le Steel, Bronze

Grab your Shades. xx

The Belt Bag

I dig it and always have! 🙂

Although, not always functional, it is definitely a situational wear when you are looking to go hands free. Belt bags are super convenient and now there are some serious chic options out there! I adore how SJP rocks this Chanel.

Chanel Belt Bag SJPAnd here are some of my other top picks!

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Louis Vuitton Nasty GalNasty Gal

Celine Bum BagCeline

xx!

One Love – The Konjac Sponge

The Clairsonic Mia was life changing to my facial cleansing routine, talk about a deep love, I mean clean – deep clean. I did not regret that pricey purchase one bit, until recently, as I was starting to feel it was a bit abrasive and began the hunt for a more natural exfoliating product. And then she died on me, RIP Mia.

Luckily and coincidentally, during one of my regular stops at The Cure I was introduced to this amazing alternative. One Love Organics Konjac Sponge. For those of you who are not familiar, please allow me to introduce you to this must have product.

Made from the root of the Japanese potato-like plant, Konjac. This sponge is a natural, fully sustainable, biodegradable, preservative free product that is used as a calming, exfoliant for all skin types. Helping to dislodge dirt, oils, blackheads, while balancing the acidity of the skin’s impurities.

Once wet, the stiff sponge transforms to a soft and pillowy sponge. I like to think of it as the loofa for your face, it feels so good! Once wet, apply your favourite cleanser (I am loving Skin Essence Organics, Fresh Facial Cleanser right now), massage onto your skin using circular motions, and rinse.

There are three sponges types to choose from (to test my decisiveness or lack thereof):

  • Rose Clay: for rosacea, sensitive, mature and dry skin
  • Bamboo Charcoal: for oily, combination and problematic skin
  • Original: for normal and all skin types

Even though I have sensitive dry skin, I decided to go big or go home and went with the Bamboo Charcoal. Naturally antibacterial and antifungal, the Bamboo Charcoal contains activated carbon and minerals which absorb toxins, remove excess oils and fight hard to reach bacteria. I’m on week three and no regrets!

If you are looking for a new way to perk up your skin regime, grab yourself a Konjac Sponge.

One Love Organics

 One Love. xx

Exposed Shoulders

With warmer days ahead, there are many Spring trends that are warming the heart as we brave this -30 degree polar vortex.

This Spring we are baring all – shoulder wise! We felt a bit of cool, sexy, and class with a variety of styles hitting the runways.  With styles that are strapless, off-the-shoulder, slashed to reveal just a peek of shoulder, and bold one-shoulder necklines, it’s time to make shoulder’s part of your daily fitness routine. (Stay tuned for a blog post to help you on that)

I for one can’t wait to pack away the sweaters and bare the shoulders; be inspired with some of these gorgeous looks.

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Dream of Warmer Days. xx

 

 

 

Gingham Style

Spring fashion brings loads of colours and prints; and each year, I undoubtedly swoon over the gorgeous options that paint the runway. This Spring’s Gingham print is nothing new to the fashion scene, but this trend isn’t just making a comeback, it’s making a hot comeback! With a more modern, chic, and sexy twist to the traditional favourite.

We are seeing the Gingham print in a variety of colours from pretty powdery pastels to fun bold brights, while getting fancy with deep-v’s, cut-outs and sheer silks. There were many classic black and white options to hit the runway, which is a safe way to introduce this print into your closet. Or for the more adventurous fashionista, go on and embrace all the rage with mixing prints for that fun, flirty, effortless look.

Here are some of my favourite Gingham looks for Spring.photo(18)

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Get Checked. xx