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Uniqlo Knitwear

In paid collaboration with Uniqlo.

Turtleneck season calls for the cosiest knits. When you want a solid collection of good quality knits, I recommend Uniqlo. Yes, I was paid to try out sweaters. But I loved them so much that I went and bought more for myself. They’re staples.

This merino wool dress is perfect when paired with high leather boots and a good coat. The key is to layer; a knit dress…

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This post is in collaboration with Farfetch and Stylinity.

I admire Farfetch.com for many reasons. Whenever I am searching for rare designer steals, or a trendy Danse Lente bag, I find it on Farfetch. They are an innovative technology platform that connects the luxury market worldwide. With a simple search I can compare so many products of the same type from different stores around the world. In other words, their selection is unparalleled.

I found this beautiful vintage Céline bag by chance while discovering Farfetch’s beautifully curated vintage section. With a simple click, my new [old] purse travelled all the way from a certified authentic consignment store in Shibuya, all the way to my door in Montreal in just three days.

See the bag (now sold) and other vintage items here

If there’s any time to buy a good luxury item (especially a good basic bag!) it’s on black Friday. Farfetch will have so many great designers in stock on sale, and we all know that never happens in the luxury market!

To make your life easier, I’ve included my favourite picks from Farfetch for you to shop this Black Friday. They have amazing shipping worldwide, and there’s no need to worry about duties – they’re already calculated in prices. And for the most important part – You can get an extra 20% off your sale purchase on Farfetch with the code here

Farfetch Filippa-K Classic Stretch Shirt – Farfetch

Farfetch Rixo London Embellished Wrap Dress – Farfetch

Farfetch Staud Bucket Shoulder Bag – Farfetch

Farfetch Danse Lente Mini Johnny Bucket Bag – Farfetch

Farfetch Ganni Fenn Oversized Belted Coat – Farfetch

Farfetch Staud Murray Mini Patent Leather Skirt – Farfetch

Farfetch Fendi Pointed Toe Cowboy Booties – Farfetch

Farfetch Toteme Cropped Straight Jeans – Farfetch

Farfetch Manning Cartell Tie Around Sandals – Farfetch

Farfetch Matériel Belted Corduroy Flared Trousers – Farfetch

Farfetch Yuzefi White Leather Biggy Tote Bag – Farfetch

Black Friday with Farfetch This post is in collaboration with Farfetch and Stylinity. I admire Farfetch.com for many reasons. Whenever I am searching for rare designer steals, or a trendy Danse Lente bag, I find it on Farfetch.

Get Un-Ready With Me: Four Step Cleansing with Lise Watier

From a young age, I had skincare and good facial hygiene drilled into me. I like to credit my Asian background for foregrounding good skin habits: try not to wear makeup, wash your face twice every day, and find a solid regimen that works for you. I hardly wear makeup in my outfit photos on Instagram, and after lots of feedback and messages, I’m sharing one of my favourite skincare regimes to…

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Vintage Roundup: August 2018

I’ve done plenty of vintage/thrift shopping this month. As mid-August heat signals the onset of the end of summer months, I’ve decided to collect all my vintage looks in a single blog post. I received a number of questions following each post asking about my favourite vintage spots in both Toronto and Montreal. It’s either that or where did you get that? I love it! While I have yet to explore…

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On Film with Sammi Chan

My friend Sammie Chan is a lady of many talents, especially when it comes to film photography.

Recently we got together to shoot some looks in Toronto’s Cabbagetown, away from the common crowd of influencers shooting downtown. The historic neighbourhood is decidedly unchanged, with charming, old-fashioned houses and smaller restaurants. Here’s a few of my favourite pictures:

Dress: Aritzia (no…

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Brands you need in your summer wardrobe

In Canada there’s no such thing as spring. We have snow in April, relentless wind, and endless, near freezing temperatures until we hit near the end of April and the beginning of May. We seem to be a month behind in terms of experiencing spring, but it’s almost as if we cancel it out entirely. Shopping for a spring/summer wardrobe requires a lot more thought in Canada than our neighbours in the…

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Le Chateau April picks and a side of brunch

It’s April and I’ve got a leg out. I can finally wear something other than boots. Hopefully. Montreal seems to be in some prolonged winter. I find my picks this month a little bit funny because I used to be completely against kitten heels. They felt stupid and I couldn’t walk in them because they felt almost like a flat shoe. I also had the most awkward perception of myself and couldn’t seem to…

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Yesterday I had the opportunity to head back to Local B for a summer touch up. For those of you that follow my Instagram you’ll know that back in late February/early March, I dyed my hair for the first time and became absolutely hooked. I’m not about completely changing my hair colour; I’ll always be a brunette overall. However, winter seems to be never-ending here in Montreal (it’s snowing 4-5 times next week. I’m sorry.), and I’m looking to mix things up a bit. I’m bored. My look is bored.

So here we go.

This is what my hair looked like before. You can see the mocha ‘foilyage’ from my last visit (a specific type of hair dying technique that results in a super natural balayage). I love it and the way Véro dyed it without making my hair feel dry or damaged. However, I was feeling ready to update my look. I was joined by a group of other hair models at Local B in Montreal’s Outremont for a day of hair styling, dyeing, cutting with a super talented team of Montreal’s finest hairdressers.

Meet Vanee. This wonderful woman made her comeback yesterday after having a baby (and looking fabulous) to dye my hair a little more. There is no stylist at Local B that isn’t amazing, but I loved the way Vanee ended up dying my hair and putting in more highlights!

I went for a slightly lighter version of what I already had. Vanee used a balayage technique (we bonded over the 5012938 different names that change every year for “balayage”) by bleaching sections of my hair mixed with a Smartbond treatment by L’Oréal, followed with a toner. I would 100% recommend using Smartbond for any sort of intense hair-dyeing you may do! It protects your hair from the harmful effects of bleach, and the effect is seen mostly in the retention of your original, softer hair texture. I would hate to have dried out hair after I dye it.

This was the final result! A little lighter, and a little brighter. What’s interesting about toner treatments is that it lightens more when you wash your hair. So while the difference my not look drastic, with subsequent hair washes the difference will be more noticeable. I’ll definitely be posting updates in my Instagram stories!

Vanee also styled my hair in different ways throughout the day, and my favourite was this messy ponytail look (see RAW image above). the scrunchy she used reminded me of prints from Céline, updating a middle school girl look to something utterly French and sophisticated.

These are the products we used in my hair for the ponytail:

Shine Bright Taming Serum (before blow drying)

Fullfyl (For texture and volume)

Highlight Stylist (spray liberally for beach waves

All products are Pureology by L’Oréal.

Local B also stocks Amuse Society, so we styled their latest pieces with some other favourite items from Les Basics, a Bali/Montreal label.

Shaggy jacket from Les Basics

Look from Amuse Society

With @katiecung and @odessabeatty

And that’s it! I’m loving my new summer-ready hair. So honoured to have been a part of this amazing day. If you’re looking for a summer update, look no further than the experts at Local B. They’re offering 25% OFF contouring (a lighter version of balayage) until the end of April when you book with the code SPRINGCONTOURING. Click here for details.

Get Summer Ready Hair at Local B Yesterday I had the opportunity to head back to Local B for a summer touch up. For those of you that follow my Instagram you'll know that back in late February/early March, I dyed my hair for the

I’ve written a little about REVOLVE before, and how it is steadily making its way into the Canadian market. While discouraging for recent enthusiasm surrounding the movement to shop local, REVOLVE is bringing some our favourite west coast vibes to a place that really needs the optimism and brightness associated with 24/7/365 Californian sunshine (drought not included).

They’re giving 20% off your purchase when you email this link to invite your friends to the sale.

I’m personally loving this LPA bustier for Spring. It’s got a Chanel vibe, reminiscent of their SS18 show set under a waterfall. I styled it with straight legged jeans (my faves are from GRLFRND Denim (also available at REVOLVE) and a leather jacket or blazer. based off of prior styling, I’d say go for a blazer or something sleek. The tweed fabric is accentuated more by a sleek topper than something like a moto jacket, which has zippers and ornaments that distract from the pattern of the bustier. I’m loving this blazer (almost sold out!) from Alice + Olivia, and this Smythe jacket is similar to the one I’m wearing in my outfits.

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Speaking of GRLFRND Denim, I’m loving this pair that I first got to style while I was on a trip to NYC. It’s since become a staple in my closet and I’m absolutely obsessed with it.

I love styling it with a baggy sweater, boot heels, and a good belt. You can’t go wrong with a uniform like that

One thing I recommend about ordering these jeans is that you get them really true to size. I always get worried about ordering jeans online, and I end up ordering a size that ends up a little bigger than I would like. I would normally order a size 25, but I ordered a 26. GRLFRND jeans are meant to fit super tight at first, and they really stretch out within a few minutes of wearing them. I do need a belt to fit these, and love the baggy look, but if you see them on their sale page they do fit like a slim, straight jean. If there were ever an instance to trust your tape measure, this is it.

All Canadian orders: don’t forget to shop the Friends + Family sale before it’s too late!!

Last day to shop REVOLVE’s Friends and Family Sale! I've written a little about REVOLVE before, and how it is steadily making its way into the Canadian market.

Le Chateau March picks

It hasn’t quite been heels weather in Montreal, but that hasn’t stopped me from giving these cerulean slingbacks from Le Chateau a try. It was love at first sight, and I can’t get over the colour of them! They exude all things optimistic and spring, and brighten up any look. I like to style them with a pair of jeans and nice top with a leather blazer (seen in pics). Maybe CEO off-duty is the new…

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Le Chateau LUXE

Where have I been this past month? I’ve been freezing, hibernating, studying…denying the cold weather… Now that we’re at the end of February we can start thinking about (hoping about?) Spring! I feel like I’ve worn the same pair of industrial winter boots for months now, and there’s nothing I like better than being able to switch it up to something with a little heel, without worrying about…

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#fashion #le chateau #lifestyle #montreal #shoes #toronto

Bootie obsession: Le Chateau January picks

Shoes are hard in the winter, especially in Montreal. We jump at the rare chance to wear something other than industrial winter boots that just manage to keep our feet dry from the foot of snow on the ground. And we can’t forget the gravel. Salt? Rocks? The city scatters some mysterious, dark substance on the ground (presumably to preserve the paws of our pooches) that fails to serve the duty…

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Josie by Natori: Up Your PJ Game

This season I’ve fallen in love with the cutest and super comfy intimates from Josie by Natori. Natori is a luxury designer brand, and their Josie line brings the same designer quality and comfort at a more accessible price point. I love the lace detail on this bralette; the actual fabric lining is smaller and accentuates the gorgeous lace design that surrounds it. It’s extremely comfortable and…

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A while back I was asked to style a few new pieces from NA-KD’s upcoming collections. While you may have seen these pictures on Instagram, I never provided the links to shop these looks simply because they hadn’t been launched yet.

Like I said in my previous post featuring NA-KD Fashion, they’re having a sale that just never seems to end. Hopefully, it will continue forever. Discounts for all. Wouldn’t that be something?

I’ve spoken enough, and you’re probably begging me to stop. You came for shopping links and you found several paragraphs of rambling. So, without further ado:

NA-KD x Hannalicious

Hanna Friberg is a Swedish fashion blogger. While I cannot understand her blog posts (one of the many setbacks of monolingualism, I’m afraid), I understand that I like her clothing. I may never acquire her golden blond tresses (and I shouldn’t), but I can acquire her style through the design collaborations she creates with NA-KD.

This dress fits somewhere in the office party sophistication category, but the satin suggests something a little more. I’ll leave that up to you, but you can shop this dress here.

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There’s a lot of drama in these photos, but I can assure you that this top and bottoms is drama free. In fact, it feels like you’re wearing refined pyjamas. Make your New Year’s resolution a movement against sweatpants, and try these two pieces out instead. Shop the top and the bottoms. It’s available in a bunch of colours, if you think red drains you.

2) NA-KD’s own label

Fun Fact: Sequins can be casual. At least, I think this is the most casual they will ever get, in hoodie form. If you’re wondering about whether it’s itchy, it’s not. There’s a reallllllly soft lining on the inside that prevents all the sequins from attacking you with scratches. If that’s not enough to convince you, consider yourself as a walking disco ball and just how amazing that would be. You’re welcome. Shop it here. P.S. It’s on sale. And there’s matching pants.

NA-KD Fashion Haul Part II A while back I was asked to style a few new pieces from NA-KD's upcoming collections. While you may have seen these pictures on Instagram, I never provided the links to shop these looks simply because they hadn't been launched yet.

#REVOLVEME Part II

I posted a preview of these pants on Instagram yesterday, and it came with positive reviews! These floral jacquard pants from LPA are my latest obsession from REVOLVE, and it’s not hard to see why! I got stopped by people while shooting this today, asking me where I got them (the sweetest, most well-dressed old lady in a fur coat and Chanel earrings was trying to understand when I talked about…

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#fashion #lifestyle #LPA #Revolve #revolveme #toronto

Revolve is huge.

I’ve admired this popular fashion megagiant since #RevolveInTheHamptons made the eyes of every mdicroinfluencer glitter with envy and longing. We’ve all followed since fashion icons such as Aimee Song, Camila Coelho, and Negin Mirsalehi, to name but a few, were donning brands such as Lovers and Friends, Majorelle, and Tularosa; names we had hardly heard of before, but Revolve was quick to enforce themselves as their main stockist.

What separated Revolve from many other online shopping destinations was that they cultivated a lifestyle that grasped the power of social media influencers in an interactive form. By providing an experience for social media influencers through parties in the Hamptons, getaways to exotic destinations, and capturing the whole thing through photographs to promote on their page, the Revolve lifestyle was branded. The Revolve lifestyle became a beacon to aspire to, and that is marketing genius, if you ask me.

What happened with Revolve in the U.S. is slowly making its way north to its neighbour, and that’s all of us here in Canada. We shop online with scrutiny and and a hint of reluctance; our government imposes annoying duties on all of our packages, and many international brands fail to recognize that we can end up paying nearly half the amount of our product’s value in taxes. The resulting effect on our knowledge of international brands is insidious: yes, it is vital that we support local brands and talent, but we can’t live in under a rock entirely.

Revolve does usually mark the value of their packages lower so that when they ship, you pay lower duty costs. I’ve paid $50 in duties from a company in the U.K. for a silk blend dress. Revolve is nothing like that, I can assure you. And they should be able to price match with other online retailers (I’m talking about Shopbop). If they say otherwise, I’d argue it and let me know how it goes. What I’m trying to say is that they’re making their way into the conscience of Canadian shoppers, and they’re doing it right this time.

Before we get to all the nice pictures my sister took, let’s talk about this top for a minute. It’s an H:ours top: an edgy, simplistic, and super hot label that’s perfect for parties. I’ve made this look a little more casual with high waisted jeans and a gold belt, but there’s a gorgeous matching pair of pants or a skirt that look amazing with it. The gold chains embellishing the sleeves and the back take this classic silhouette a step further.

Keep scrolling to shop this look!

Like what you see? I’m wearing a size XS (for size comparisons). Shop this top here.

#RevolveMe: My Favourite Pieces from Revolve Revolve is huge. I've admired this popular fashion megagiant since #RevolveInTheHamptons made the eyes of every mdicroinfluencer glitter with envy and longing.

Merry Christmas! Wishing you a safe and happy holiday.

Over the past few months I’ve finally caught on with the huge following surrounding NA-KD Fashion, a Scandinavian version of Revolve in the US. I’ve posted a bunch of looks on Instagram after receiving some amazing pieces from the company. Just like Revolve, they feature a variety of designers and brands, such as Aeryne Paris, English Rose, Shein, Glamorous, and more. They do collaborations with bloggers and models such as Hannalicious and Vanessa Moe (re: Chrissy Teigen x Revolve). They have about 4 in-house clothing lines that are super trendy and affordable. It’s become one of my go-to sites for online shopping!

My first NA-KD haul was almost two months ago, so many of the pieces are now on sale! Since everyone loves a good sale, I’ve done all the dirty work and scouted each piece I styled for you with links to shop. They’re also having a huuuuge holiday sale going on right now, so I would recommend checking that out as well!

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This tuxedo top is everything I need in a shirt. Or half a shirt. For days when a button down is just too much coverage, this shirt has you (un)covered, in the most tasteful way possible. It goes with everything, and is the perfect top for a day to night transition. Shop it here ON SALE!

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The sleeves on this sweater are everything. Bite your nails? Rough hands? No problem. I feel like practical issues can be addressed with this one. It’s one of those heightened staples, if you know what I mean, and it’s also on sale and comes in three different colours. Shop it here!

I can’t get over the snake on these jeans or the inverse asymmetrical hemline. They’re on sale for a ridiculous third of the original price, so they’re mostly sold out (but the size I got is still available! However, I love this pair, this pair, and this pair of jeans. NA-KD’s in house brand fits a little larger, so I wouldn’t size up or accommodate for any potential tightness. If anything, I wish I got one size down!

I think my favourite thing about NA-KD is their shoe collection. It’s as vast and comparable in so many ways to Zara. These babies are also available in HOT PINK and BLACK. I want them all. They aren’t on sale, but they’re under $100! Shop them here.

Check back soon for shopping links on my second NA-KD fashion haul!

Brands to Watch: NA-KD Fashion Merry Christmas! Wishing you a safe and happy holiday. Over the past few months I've finally caught on with the huge following surrounding NA-KD Fashion, a Scandinavian version of Revolve in the US.

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