I MET SELENA GOMEZ
Last week I met Selena Gomez and it was awesome!
When Pantene invited me to Selena's Revival Tour with a chance to meet her pre-show I said "Heck ya!"
I was almost expecting her to be sitting down behind a table signing autographs but no, there she was, standing and meeting everyone face to face, smiling and hugging us normal people asking us about our day. In person she is the cutest - super polite with excellent manners and very engaging. And her hair! It's even bigger and shinier in person but else do you expect from Pantene's brand ambassador? I'm almost tempted to grow mine out and then I remember how high maintenance long hair is. I wish I'd had the foresight to ask her for some beauty tips. Maybe next time.
Funny enough I had a close encounter with Selena in LA earlier this year when I stayed at the Mondrian. She was staying at the same hotel and it was would have been super easy to go up to her and say "hi" but I never did. Funny how life works out!
As for the concert, it was awesome. She's a talented singer and she knows how to preform. I have her latest album, Revival, playing on repeat.
Special thanks to Pantene for the amazing opportunity to meet Selena!
xo, Nathalie
I felt old AF at the Selena Gomez concert. I was convinced I was going to look like her mom in our photo. A wave of relief hit me when I got the pictures back and I realized we look like cousins not mother/daughter. Hah!
WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES
This past Thursday I joined some of the other Town Shoes brand ambassadors, Alexander Liang, Chloe Zhang and Jonathan Cavaliere for Toronto's Walk A Mile In Her Shoes - a fundraiser set to help end violence against women and promote gender equality. Men got into the spirit of the things by walking in heels for the mile long walk around the financial district. I wore my comfortable Sam Edelman slip ons and felt proud to walk with the Town Shoes team. It's not everyday that a brand asks us to get involved in an event that's for a good cause, so I have to say I'm quite happy with how it turned out. Thanks so much for having us!
Walk A Mile came close to its goal, having raised $127.8k of the $175k. Well done Toronto!
xo, Nathalie
FESTIVAL READY OUTFITS & WHAT TO PACK
The end of Coachella means the beginning of festival season! Personally, I've never been, but I did go to Bestival and WayHome last year so I'd like to think I know what I'm talking about when I say "this is what you should pack and this is what you should wear." Makes sense right?
Festivals are all about fun and letting free but I can't help myself and I have to prepare for the day ahead. Packing some hand sani, an iPhone battery charger and some extra tissue (in case you're left in a no TP scenario), never hurts. Same goes for comfy clothes and cute and sensible shoes.
If you've ever wanted to step outside of your comfort zone but have never had the guts, now's the time. No one will judge because it's a festival and no one gives a fudge! Have fun with your outfit and go for it. These awesome Hunter wellies are a good way to add colour and will keep your feet safe from mud (trust me, mud happens!). Just make sure to show lots of leg in a cute mini or some short shorts like Kate Moss. ;) Pair the boots with a fringe tank and a cute bandana and you're almost ready!
Hunter backpack from SS16 jam packed with my festival essentials including aloe coconut water from Thirsty Buddha and coconut chips. I'm obsessed!
Keep the designer bag at home because you don't want to ruin it on the field. Instead store your necessities in a backpack. Last year I packed snacks like fruits, nuts, and vegan protein bars, basically anything didn't require refrigeration. Right now I'm obsessed with coconut chips from Montreal based Thirsty Buddha, so I'll probably pack a few of those too. No word of a lie, I stalked my local health food store for weeks until those coco chips were restocked! #addicted
Finally, use protection! Sunscreen, sunnies, a hat and even after sun are a must. Resembling a lobster post festival is not hot. Also, have fun with some different lipstick shades while you're at it. Black Truffle (black violet) and Spritzer (lilac) from Bite Beauty are really awesome lip colours that are super moisturizing but aren't exactly everyday appropriate in your 30s'. Now's the time to rock them!
So there you have my festival must haves/ survival guide. What are your tips?
xo, Nathalie
SIMONS OPENS IN THE GTA
I remember the first time I went into Simons. My friends and I packed into my Volkswagen Beetle and we drove to Montreal for a long weekend. The entire time we were there it rained so bad that my umbrella ended up breaking. Looking for a new one, I walked into Simons and became so memorized by the clothes that I forgot to buy an umbrella. For the remainder of the trip I was a sopping mess but that was fine because it was the trip that started my love affair with MTL.
Lucky for us in the GTA, Simons has just opened their first store in Mississauga. Road trips to Montreal are no longer mandatory to get our fill of cool, on trend clothes. With a range for women and men, their brand extends to their own private labels like Twik and Icone, as well as contemporary lines like Acne Studios, Carven, Comme des Garçons PLAY and, Vivienne Westwood, in addition to home goods like linens, bathroom and kitchen accessories. Basically shopping mecca for the likes of people like me.
Even though the store just opened, I'm looking forward to visiting again but with Geoff in tow this time. I introduced him to the brand last year and he hasn't stopped talking about it since.
xo, Nathalie
This post is sponsored by Simons but all opinions are my own.
White tunic and long bomber from their private label Twik for spring 2016.
All in store photography by Jeremy Kohm.
110814 Marciano x Guess event
This past Thursday I attended the Marciano x Guess re-opening in honour of their 10th anniversary. Warmest thanks to Lotus Leaf Communications for the invite.
I wore some of my fave pieces from The Free Island to the event including their new Plaid Woven jacket.
Here are some of WoahStyle's picks from the Guess Marciano store.
Photography by Geoff Martin
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