The Best Black & White Minimal Fashion For Fall (PS. You Likely Have These Pieces In Your Closet)
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Anyone who says that dressing in black and white is boring is clearly missing the point. Not only is it timeless and classic, but b&w is chic and best of all, easy to style.
Just remember to use plenty of textures to bring your monochromatic looks to life. Think faux croc, patent leather, cashmere, cotton, cable knit wools. The possibilities are endless.
The Best Black & White Fall Fashion Looks
Take textures into consideration when dressing in black and white. These faux croc pants are the star of the outfit but the wool coat is the investment piece that you’ll keep going back to season after season.
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2. This leather pant/combat boot combo is as badass as it gets. Soften the look with a little white tank and oversized blazer. Extra points for gold hardware on the Chanel handbag. It’s all about the details after all.
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3. Invest in well made coats. They’ll make even the most simple of outfits appear more expensive and polished. TIP: keep them looking fresh and pristine with a visit to the dry cleaners at the end of the season.
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4. Classics are classics for a reason. They outlast all of the trends and can be styled with pretty much everything you own. If you don’t have the following already in your collection, consider adding them ASAP; a black leather moto jacket, white tank, black ankle boots, and white jeans. You’ll be reaching for them all your round and will be the foundation of many outfits.
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5. A long coat with a large houndstooth pattern is playful and elegant. Consider rocking this on your next date night to stand out from the crowd.
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6. Texture play with this oversized leather blazer and fuzzy Bottega Veneta clutch.
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7. Chic doesn’t have to be complicated and in fact, it’s always the simplest of outfits that work best. Consider layering a black blazer overtop of a white slip dress the next time you don’t know what to wear. You’ll wonder why you haven’t tried it sooner.
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8. For a contemporary take on black and white, consider leather shorts and a soft cotton long sleeved top. Oh, and don’t forget to accessorize with a bold gold necklace and bag of your choice.
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9. Sure, anyone can wear a white button down shirt and black trousers, but it’s how it’s styled that makes a difference.
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10. A contemporary take on preppy fashion. Consider patent leather pants instead of chinos and a chic cashmere knit instead of a polo shirt. The final look is anything but Waspy.
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4 Fall Staples You Need To Elevate Your Look
WHAT I’M WEARING: JACKET, Zara Oversized Cotton Coat, $119. TSHIRT, Essentials, sold out. PANTS, Mackage leather pants, sold out. Similar style here. SHOES, Veja sneakers, $220. BAG, Kara Biker Wallet, $350. JEWELRY, David Yurman and a mix of vintage.
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Just the other day I peeked into my closet to see how I could update my wardrobe for fall. I didn’t want to spend a lot of money buying clothes that I would eventually get tired of, so instead, I focused on core pieces, like outerwear and accessories. I aimed to elevate what I already own without having to buy a lot.
Overall, I'm quite content with the current pieces in my closet and when I decide to bring in something new, it has to make sense. After careful deliberation and countless days on Pinterest analyzing my favourite looks, I narrowed it down to these four pieces to make the right statement.
1 // Long Coats. I picked up a few new ones in white, black and camel, and hot pink.
2 // Leather Pants. I already have a few in my collection. No need to buy anything new.
3 // A Statement Bag. This always applies, but even more so for fall/winter when we need an extra pop to brighten our mood.
4 // White Sneakers. Both of my favourite Saint Laurent shoes happen to be made of canvas. These leather Veja kicks are comfortable and will withstand our cold, wet, Canadian fall.
1 // WINTER WHITE COAT
2 // LEATHER PANTS
3 // STATEMENT BAG
4 // WHITE SNEAKERS
Photos by Geoff Martin
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CLOSET ESSENTIALS: Long Coats Everyone Should Own
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Long coats are having a moment right now and we can’t get enough. From classic camel, to timeless black, winter whites, and bold pops of colour, there’s a ton of variety out there to infused plenty of style to your cold weather fashion.
Below you’ll find the best of the season and ideas on how to style them.
CLASSIC CAMEL
WINTER WHITE
ELEGANT BLACK
POP OF COLOUR
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COMBAT BOOTS | How To Wear The Hottest Shoe This Fall
Brittany Xavier wearing Louis Vuitton combat boots
A few months ago I was planning what to buy in terms of fall footwear and found myself debating over a pair of square-toe Balenciaga boots versus a pair of black Alexander Wang combat boots.
I weighed out the pros and cons of each for an entire week before going with the AW boots. I already had the same boot in the tan colour and found them to be extremely versatile with my fall/winter wardrobe. With that in mind, I was confident that the same shoe in black would be the best choice.
Well, I'm glad I trusted my gut because Pinterest has been serving up some serious combat boot inspiration recently and I can't wait to try some of these looks for myself. From camel skirts to a crisp white blouse, I feel like there's a ton of style options out there.
Below you'll find my favourite ways to rock this badass boot this fall. (Tip, be sure to add something feminine to break down the masculine element of this shoe.)
6 Outfit Ideas for COMBAT BOOTS.
How To Wear The Hottest Shoe Trend This Fall!
Prada boots on Marie von Behrens
Tall combat boots with an oversized blazer and leather shorts.
Bottega Venetta on Aylin Koenig
2. Pull-on combat boots with a white shirt dress.
Brittany Xavier
3. Platform combat boots with cropped flared trousers and a grey blazer.
Caroline Daur wearing Prada Boots
4. Tall boots with a camel skirt and leather blazer.
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5. Short combat boots with cuffed trousers and a crisp white blouse.
Bottega Venetta boots on Marie von Behrens
6. Pull-on combat boots with biker shorts and a black blazer.
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KENZO World Power Eau de Parfum Review
Kenzo has just launched their latest scent in the World fragrance family called World Power. The clear bottle in the shape of an eye allows the sunny yellow liquid to shine through. It smells clean, refreshing, and very much like a unisex scent - not too floral, nor too masculine, just very authentic and unique.
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NOTES: Olfactory family: Sweet-salty oriental
TOP NOTE: Addictive Tonka Bean Absolute
HEART NOTE: Unexpected Salt Crystals
BASE NOTE: Aromatic Cypress
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14 Awesome Bumbags To Rock This Fall
For anyone out there looking for a low maintenance bag in their life, I’d highly recommend looking into bumbags. With so many options out there, I’m convinced there’s something out there for everyone.
14 BUMBAGS TO ROCK FOR FALL
WHAT I’M WEARING
BLAZER, Zara checkered blazer circa 2018 (similar here)
TANK, Lovers + Friends via Revolve
PANTS, Essentials via Ssense
BAG, Louis Vuitton Monogram Empreinte Leather Bumbag
SHOES, Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars
JEWELRY, David Yurman
Photos by Nathalie Martin
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NARS Audacious Perfume Review
Francois Nars, founder and creator of NARS, has just launched the most daring, provocative, and mysterious fragrance we’ve experienced all year.
On par with luxurious scents like Tom Ford, CHANEL, and Armani Privé, the NARS Audacious scent is truly unique and beautiful.
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“Designed as an abstract study of contrasts, top notes of White Frangipani and smoke of incense harmonize with Tiare flower and Sandalwood to arouse an aura that is uniquely minimal, modern, and unexpected. Light meets dark. Sensuality meets individuality. An eau to expression.”
While I could indulge in this fragrance every single day of my life, I find it doesn’t have the best staying power on me. Then again, few fragrances do, so I urge you to try it for yourself.
TOP NOTE: White Frangipani and smoke of incense
MIDDLE NOTE: Tiare flower, Ylang Ylang essential oil, Sandalwood
BASE NOTE: White Cedar essential oil, White Musk
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BURT'S BEES Gives Us Natural Foundation That Wears Like The Expensive Ones!
Burt’s Bees Goodness Glows Foundation is perfect for those looking for a natural makeup alternative. This one is 98.9% natural and formulated with responsibly sourced Meadowfoam Seed Oil, known for its moisturizing benefits
This mineral foundation formula is full coverage and is said to nourish the skin through the day. With 18 colours in the collection, from 1005 PORCELAIN (the fairest shade) to 1062 COCOA (the darkest shade), it covers a wide range of skin tones, although I still found it challenging to match myself.
For reference, I’m light-medium with yellow undertones and ended up wearing 1020 ALMOND BEIGE, a shade that is said to be light-medium with cool undertones. (I found it to have more neutral undertones.)
It wore beautifully all day and blended well with both a brush and makeup sponge. I was testing the Fenty Beauty Hydrating Foundation (where I’m shade 230) before the Burt’s Bees one, and I have to say they felt comparable at the end of the day. My combination skin was hydrated and the makeup was still in place at 11:30 at night.
For C$21, This is a great drugstore foundation that you need to check out, especially if natural makeup is your thing!
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“This Burt's Bees liquid makeup is dermatologist-tested and formulated without parabens, phthalates, SLS, petrolatum, talc, synthetic fragrances, or silicones. Never tested on animals.”
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LIGHT - LIGHT MEDIUM SHADES
1005 PORCELAIN - fair with cool undertones
1010 IVORY - fair with neutral undertones
1015 BUFF - fair with warm undertones
1016 CLASSIC IVORY - light-medium with warm undertones
1020 ALMOND BEIGE - light-medium with cool undertones
1025 NATURAL BEIGE - light-medium with neutral undertones
LIGHT MEDIUM - MEDIUM SHADES
1030 LINEN BEIGE - medium with warm undertones
1035 SOFT HONEY - medium skin with cool undertones
1040 HONEY - tan skin with neutral undertones
1045 WARM HONEY - tan skin with warm undertones
1046 MEDIUM SAND - tan skin with neutral undertones
1050 RICH CARAMEL - medium-dark with cool undertones
MEDIUM - DARK SHADES
1055 PECAN - dark with neutral undertones
1056 WALNUT - dark with neutral undertones
1057 RICH BROWN - dark with neutral undertones
1060 CHESTNUT - dark with warm undertones
1061 DEEP MAPLE - dark with cool undertones
1062 COCOA - dark with cool undertones
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VIDEO: REVIEW FENTY Hydrating Foundation, Pro Filt'r Hydrating Primer + MVP Brow Pencil
Today's video is a first impressions/ review / full day wear test on Fenty Beauty newest products - the Hydrating Foundation, Hydrating Primer, and MVP Brow Pencil. As always, I've included plenty of detailed product shots and swatches. Hope you enjoy this!
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