TRENDING | Ballet Flats
This season’s hottest shoe is all about embracing a blend of edgy elegance and timeless comfort, incorporating elements such as metallic accents, statement studs, or classic leather. I'm talking about ballet flats.
Whether paired with your favourite jeans and a cozy sweater or dressed up for a night out, these ballet flats not only elevate your outfits but also evoke a sense of excitement for the upcoming fall weather. Here are my top six picks for the season.
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Jil Sander Beige Tripon Loafers
There’s something about a bold yet classic loafer.
I gravitate towards classic pieces with bold details. Something “special” that speaks to me and in this case, it’s the squared toe and soft beige leather from this Jil Sander loafer.
These will be perfect for fall but can also be worn in spring and summer. I can see them styled with socks and an ankle length trouser or even shorts and a fine knit sweater.
Would you wear these?
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SSENSE Fall Sale - What To Buy
We all love a good sale, especially when it's from my personal favourite retailer - SSENSE.
In this post I've gathered up some items that I think will go fast. Hint - this suit from The Frankie Shop is on my list and it's nearly sold out! (BTW - the Bea boxy blazer and Bea trouser are sold as separates. I sized up in the pant and got a medium.)
What will you be buying at the sale?
Nathalie
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Ssense just restocked New Balance sneakers and they have an amazing selection online. My top pick is the New Balance BB480, a dupe for the highly sought-after New Balance 550. Do you see the resemblance?
I’M WEARING:
Blazer, The Frankie Shop Bea boxy blazer.
Pants, The Frankie Shop Bea trouser.
Sweater, The Frankie Shop Vanessa Padded Shoulder Sweatshirt.
Necklaces, Julia Vaughn and David Yurman.
Sneakers, Coverse High Tops in white.
Sunglasses, Tom Ford.
Baseball cap, Lululemon Baller hat.
Tote, Celine clear plastic tote bag.
Pouch, Louis Vuitton Monogram Toiletry 19 pouch.
THE FRANKIE SHOP
Popular New York label, The Frankie Shop, has been on my radar for some time now. Lucky for us Canadians, SSENSE has stocked some of their iconic pieces like suits, padded shoulder tank tops, and sweatshirts. I've noticed their stuff is selling fast so act quickly if you have something from TFS on your wish list.
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If you haven't already checked out the EVERYTHING ELSE page on SSENSE, then you don't know what you're missing. Some of my top picks are Telka bathrobes and towels. The Copenhagen-based brand is made from 100% organic cotton and just gets softer with each wash.
PhoneSoap makes a device sanitizer which has become a must-have for me during the pandemic. I keep mine in the front hallway of my house to make sure that I sanitize my iPhone as soon as I get home.
I also swear by the Fellow kettle. The design is chic enough that you want to leave it on display, but it's also proven to be the best kettle I've ever bought. The spout is narrow, allowing for control when pouring water over your morning coffee. You can brew the perfect cup of tea or coffee as Fellow has a temperate range of 135-212 °F / 57-100 °C. And finally, it has a 60 min temperature hold time and a stopwatch feature, making it a must-have for coffee and tea lovers.
Photographed by Geoff Martin.
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How To Elevate Casual Clothing (and look more expensive)
Well, I never saw this one coming but, suddenly I'm finding that I'm obsessed with leggings. Every outfit I put on, I want to wear with leggings.
I wish that I was kidding.
Either way, there are ways to dress them up so that you don't look like you've just stepped out of the gym.
My trick when elevating any casual piece is to add a dressed-up element that has more structure. In this case, the wool coat automatically brings the legging/ sweater combo up a notch.
The trick of casual/ dressed-up balance works for pretty much anything in your wardrobe, be it leggings, sweat pants, sneakers, etc. Just consider how you'll elevate the casual with something more sophisticated and viola.
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I’M WEARING:
Wool Menswear inspired coat, Zara. (Style 8513/744)
Wool sweater, Balenciaga. (Similar here)
Black Leggings, Essentials.
Sunglasses, Tom Ford.
Lace Up Combat Boots, Loewe.
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I Found The Frankie Shop Quilted Jacket Dupe
I was looking for a dupe for The Frankie Shop quilted jacket when I came across this one from Zara (style 4432/708). It's not exactly warm, but when layered with a wool sweater or some Uniqlo HeatTech underneath, it'll do. Best of all, it's water repellant and goes perfectly with leggings, jeans, sweatpants, basically everything that's already in my closet.
Here I styled it with the Sorel Brex Boots (waterproof) and a vintage Hermes Herbag PM to elevate the look. (Save 20% off with code ‘NATHALIEM20’ at lxrco.com when shopping for designer vintage bags.)
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I’M WEARING:
Quilted Jacket, Zara.
Oversized hoodie, Balenciaga. (Similar here)
Black Leggings, Essentials.
Sunglasses, Celine. (Similar here)
Sorel Brex Lace Up Boots.
Vintage Hermes Herbag PM in black canvas, LXR. {USE CODE ‘NATHALIEM20’ FOR 20% OFF}
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Maison Margiela REPLICA BY THE FIREPLACE
If you’re a fan of warm and mysterious scents, then you should definitely check out Maison Margiela’s By The Fireplace scent from their REPLICA Collection.
“By the Fireplace is a warm and spicy fragrance that evokes the comforting sensation of a crackling fireplace beside a frosted winter landscape with enveloping notes of clove, chestnut, and vanilla accord.”
The scent has a similar vibe to Jazz Club, another Margiela favourite of mine for many years now.
“Jazz Club is a woody and spicy fragrance that reminisces of an anthology of classic cocktails and coppery tones through balmy, rich notes of rum absolute blended with an underscore of tobacco leaf absolute.”
Finally if you want to dip your toes into the water before committing to a full bottle, check out the REPLICA Memory Box limited edition set, which includes 10 of Maison Margiela’s evocative fragrances (2mL each scent) - Lazy Sunday Morning, Jazz Club, Beach Walk, At the Barber's, By the Fireplace, Music Festival, Flower Market, Sailing Day, Under the Lemon Trees, and Whispers in the Library.
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Margiela scents were provided in PR. All opinions are my own.
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HOW TO STYLE STATEMENT BOOTS FEAT. MY NEW VALENTINO STAR STUDDED ANKLE BOOTS
When your BFF knows you so well that she picks up a pair of Valentino star-studded boots for you. HECK YA.
I have the same print in the Tango ankle strap shoe from a couple of years ago now, but the boot gives off major rock star vibes don't you think?
I paired the boots with a glossy patent leather skirt that I got from Winners last year. No joke, it's been sitting in my closet with the tags on.
The knit is a $10 sale find from Topshop. I sized up on it because I wanted it to be boxy. Last time I wore it was with a pair of Levi's cutoffs and my patent leather CHANEL boots and jumbo flap bag. Sometimes the simplest outfits really are my fave.
As for the boots themselves, they're super comfortable and make the perfect statement. I wore them earlier this week when I met Sophia Amoruso. These babies are already getting around!
Oh, and I did pay back my BFF in case you're wondering.
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The shoes I'm currently obsessed with will surprise you!
A few years ago Diana and I went sneaker shopping. Little did I know it but she was looking to replace her worn out pair Vans slip ons with a shiny new pair of the exact same shoe! As someone who has four IKEA Billy bookcases full of shoes, this was totally foreign to me.
I watched her replace the rundown sneakers for years until I finally got my feet into a pair of Vans.
Suddenly I got her.
I didn't have to break these in like my Converse All-Stars (which are super cute but let's face it, hurt like hell). I can wear Vans for long periods of time and be fine, which is exactly why they have become a staple in my closet and why they're the only shoe I wear to the airport. Seriously.
Just the other day I picked up my first pair of classic black Vans. These have a platform though so I get an extra inch of height and they're still super comfy.
There are currently nine pairs of Vans on my IKEA shelves (including the limited edition Nintendo SK8-HI, which you can see how I styled here).
Finally, I get Diana.
A striped top, Zara jeans and Vans sneakers.
I just picked up this cute IRO leather bomber jacket the other day. It's oversized so I'm still thinking about it.
What's on my desk: an Umbra tray full of Chanel makeup.
My current favourite perfume - Coco Mademoiselle eau de perfum Intense.
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What I Bought on Sale Last Week!
I'm a total sucker for a good sale, so when I blogged about my favourite finds in Grab These on Sale Before They're Gone, I really couldn't help but pick up a few things.
Sale season is one of the best times to score designer goods and normally I hold out until then.
My favourite find has to be these badass studded Isabel Marant boots called the Dollan. They remind me a bit of Chloé's Susanna boot but somehow these feel more refreshing because of the cowboy silhouette.
I hummed and hawed over them for a while and I wasn't entirely convinced until I saw Erin Wasson wearing a similar pair on Pinterest. Yup. Sometimes that's all it takes for me.
Anyway, my sale scores include a pair of glittery Zara court shoes with an ankle wrap (now sold out), glittery Isabel Marant Luliana boots, Isabel Marant Fenzay black studded loafers, Giuseppe Zanotti black suede Lavinia platforms, and of course the aforementioned Dollan boots.
I'm pretty happy with everything. It's more than what I was expecting to get, but again, everything was reduced a fair bit because it was the end of the sale, so I have no regrets.
BTW- I have a special announcement! If you don't already know, I launched a beauty blog last year! With the help of Diana, bff/beauty editor extraordinaire, we're running full steam ahead with LIPSICK.ME!
Make sure you log on every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for new posts related to lipstick and lip products.
Last week we looked at Chanel's new Neapolis collection and this week we've covered Bite's new Prismatic Pearl Multistick! Lots to come in the future, including lots of giveaways, so make sure you follow us on Instagram @imsolipsick.
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Last week I blogged about some of my favourite sale finds. I couldn't help but pick up a few of them for myself.
Wearing my new Isabel Marant Glitter Luliana Boots from ssense.com, one of my favourite places to shop!
I'm crazy about this Marshall Stanmore speaker. I had seen something like this at the Ludlow Hotel in New York and knew I wanted one in my home.
I almost didn't buy these studded Isabel Marant cowboy boots called the Dollan boots. I saw Erin Wasson sporting something similar on Pinterest so I went online and picked up the last pair.
One of my favourite new lipsticks from the Chanel Neapolis collection for SS18.
Matching my Céline Nano Luggage bag to my lipstick. If you haven't already, make sure you check out my lipstick blog- lipsick.me. It's a true labour of love!
