Fashion & Beauty

Skin Essence

Sorry for the hiatus folks. I have been in the midst of moving and unfortunately blogging has taken a backseat, but don’t fret I am back! While living out of boxes for the past month between the old place and the new, life just hasn’t had its regular routine. Thank goodness we are almost settled in at CasaDelSal and things can finally get back to normal.

While things have been a bit out of whack over the last little while, my skincare routine has fortunately stayed in tack and thankfully so with the colder weather hitting the skin. Many of us make it part of our daily routine to eat well and keep active to maintain a healthy lifestyle, while not thinking twice about what we put onto our skin, our largest organ. A couple months back at The Cure Apothecary, I instantly fell in love with the organic skincare line Skin Essence. This company and product line has educated me on the importance of using organic product and being just as mindful about our skincare routine as we are with our diet and fitness.

Skin Essence uses nature’s extracts, essential oils and minerals to nourish and keep our skin healthy. My daily regime consists of three of their high quality products,  Nourish facial moisturizer, Ocular eye serum and Rosehip Seed oil. All of which work easily together to provide my skin with the nourishment and protection it needs. Within days I noticed an improvement of my skins tone and texture.

The must have item is definitely the Rosehip Seed oil. It is the one product I swear you will not want to live without. This oil is extracted from the seeds of a native rose plant and is one of nature’s richest sources of essential fatty acids, vitamins and antioxidants. It feels like silk on your skin and helps with restoring moisture, toning, reducing wrinkles/fine lines, minimizing scarring, and healing and rejuvenating skin cells and tissue. It really is the miracle oil.

Add it to your wish list this Christmas or for those looking for gift giving ideas, this is a great option!

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Nourish & Protect. xx

Top it Off

Before we dive into the beanie and toque weather. Let’s embrace Hats.

This must have Fall accessory  instantly adds a cool vibe to any outfit and is super functional on those not so great hair days. Don’t let hats intimidate your style and find the look that suits you best. If you aren’t sure where to start, the classic wide brim fedora is an easy choice and a great addition to any hat collection. But don’t forget about the other trendy toppers, floppy, matador, panama, or porkpie- there are options, so find what works for you.

Here are some of my favourite looks.

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Top it Off. xx

For the Love of Fall

While the Summer heat is what we yearn for all year long, it’s the crisp Fall that really warms my heart. The freshness in the air, the changing colours in the trees, and the Fall fashion- I welcome it each year with pure delight.

As we enter October and start to feel the presence of Fall with the cooler temps, I am comforted knowing that many of my favourite things are amongst us;  Thanksgiving (my fav holiday), Autumn hikes, all things pumpkin, cozy knits, fur, scarves, dark mani’s, plum lips, and warm savoury soups (can’t wait to share with you some delish recipes).

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 Happy Fall! xx

The Cure Apothecary

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Local Torontonian, Nitasha Goel recently opened The Cure Apothecary, a natural beauty boutique on Queen West and it is absolutely beautiful! From the simplicity of the design to the gorgeous product it houses, this shop offers a luxurious selection of eco-conscious products for both men and women, and you must check it out!

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The Cure is Nitasha’s way to share all of her favourite brands to all of the beauty buffs out there. I was fortunate enough to attend the media party this week and was super impressed with the brands that are offered. Lines such as One Love Organics, John Masters Organics, Evenhealy, Barber and Fritz, Brooklyn Grooming, F. Miller, Old Factory Soap Company, and more mask the shelves exquisitely. I have fallen in love with Skin Essence, and within a days use, I can surely say how much I love their Rosehip Seed Oil and it should be part of everyone’s daily beauty regime.

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Take some time and check out The Cure, there is something for everyone, skincare basics, haircare, scrubs, fragrance, shaving soaps, and handmade soaps….pure bliss!

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Love Your Skin. xx

Designer Duo to Watch: Sons of Ódin

Toronto Men’s Fashion Week made its debut this past August at the Fairmont Royal York showcasing Spring Summer 2015 collections. It’s great to see menswear finally getting a show of their own, as the interest in menswear is on the rise. While there were many fantastic designers that showcased, there is one designer duo that I am quite enthused about, Toronto-based Sons of Ódin, Zakariah Milana and Charlene Martin.

I have known Char for the last 6 years and have excitedly followed her and Zakariah’s success of Sons of Ódin over the last 2 years. Not only am I a huge fan, but since their runway debut at TOM*, there has been a ton of buzz around the pair and the strong show that they delivered.

Sons of Ódin delivered “a reinvention of the modern day man”, a collection that is edgy and noir. The S/S15 collection “Deserted” shows inspirations of:  New Orleans, the U.S. military, Marrakech, Egypt, and armour. The collection has the perfect combination of monochromatic basics, patterns (the rose and rope print-ah-mazing!), rich textures, and zipper and leather detailing. This duo hit practical ready to wear menswear bang on. I can’t wait to see this brand evolve in the years to come.

Be sure to follow them socially via Facebook SONS OF ÓDIN, Twitter SONSOFODIN_ or Instagram @SONOFODIN_

Here is one of my favourite looks from the show, photo courtesy of Jonathan Lapada:

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Shop online here or check out their store list here

Happy Shopping. xx