Mall Outing

 

Left: Wicked ugly H&M bodysuit. 

Right: MBMJ sunglasses, American Apparel sweatshirt, L.A.M.B skirt, MBMJ bag, Hoki jelly gladiators.

My last mall outing with Diana before landing in Miami tomorrow morning. 

Highlights included the usual conversation about hating our jobs, ugly body suits at H&M, wicked cool bright colored jeans at Gap and a mini photoshoot outside the mall to enter the Fashion Magazine Lovelies contest. 

Our trip ended with a foul teenaged girl in the backseat of parents car giving us the finger after her father cut us off in the parking lot. Classy. 

Stay tuned for updates from the Sunshine State.

::: Nathalie

Jacobs by Marc Jacobs

Pictures to accompany Diana's earlier post! Jacob by Marc Jacobs items will include bathing suits, bathing caps (wtf?), hair clips, tote bags, plastic cuffs, necklaces (the mouse with floral ears is cute!), wristlets and tshirts. The collection, which appears to be more youth oriented, can be found at Marc by Marc Jacobs stores. (View more on the website under Specialty Items.) 

I guess I'll be hitting the Marc Jacobs store in North Miami in a couple of days!!!

::: Nathalie

OH. MY. GOD.

Nathalie and I have a huge shopping problem and both have a credit card crippling weakness for Marc Jacobs.

I totally freaked out when I read that he's coming out with an affordable line called 'Jacob by Marc Jacobs'.

Now you can return to your regularly scheduled program.

P.S. I bought these yesterday:

-D

Summer Face: Tinted Moisturizers

Yesterday I went sopping for some tinted moisturizers in preparation for my much anticipated, and very delayed honeymoon. Something perfect for that hot, humid Florida climate. 

DISTASTE: 

I thought I'd go cheap (at first) and went to Shoppers and bought the Almay Smart Shade Makeup. This makeup goes on white and "adjusts" to your skin color. I felt it was more of a gimmick than anything else. What really happens is you blend it and these little beads explode with color. Considering my face was darker than my neck, I'd say the skin matching "technology" is B.S. At $20 CND, I thought I could do better and returned it earlier this evening. Ick! (Yes ladies and gents, in case you didn't know, you can return opened products at Shoppers as long as you have your receipt.)

LOVE: 

After doing some research, with the help of Diana, Kiehl's Tinted Moisturizer with SPF 15 sounded just peachy! We stopped by the Kiehl's counter today to give it a try. The color was lovely and so close to my olive complexion, not pink like most tinted moisturizers. Already a faithful believer in the Kiehl's brand, I thought I'd try it. I also picked up a tube of their lip gloss in Golden Berry. Both products are just what I was looking for - they're great for your skin and are really light, perfect for hot, humid weather. The last thing I'd want is a melty overdone face on my honeymoon. Talk about scary.

::: Nathalie 

Cotton, The Fabric of Our Lives

love the block dress Zooey is wearing in the second scene. too cute!

Power Shot

Everyday, usually around 2pm, I want to crawl under my desk and take a long nap. Don't think the higher ups in my office would find that endearing, so I've made a habit of taking Happy Planet's ENERGY+ Shots to give myself a little boost.

This stuff is only 40 calories, doesn't have any caffeine, is made with natural ingredients and it works. I went to the gas station and bought 10 vials of the stuff this afternoon and another guy in line thought I was all sorts of crazy. Whatever.

Until they give us a designated nap time at work, I gotta make sure I'm alert, right?

-D

Let The Sun Shine In

I bought them two weeks ago and then returned them out of guilt, though I loved them.

I was at Holts earlier this evening with Diana, getting her Toy Watch fixed. They were still there, calling my name. Since there is a designer sunglass sale going on, I'll be swinging by tomorrow, on my lunch hour to get my 25% off. It's a sign, they were meant for me. *sigh.

::: Nathalie

Hanky Panky

I was introduced to Hanky Panky last year, just in time for my wedding. One of the ladies at the local fine lingerie shop, Inside Story, picked out a pair for me - a pretty white lace thong that reads "I DO" in little rhinestones on the side. Typically I wouldn't go for that sort of thing but it was my wedding so...

No regrets on that purchase as they are the most comfortable pair of undies that I own. Better yet, the elastic isn't so snug against my hips that it gives the illusion of muffin top. (Come on ladies, we all get it from time to time.) Nothing better than a nice silhouette in comfy unds.

Moving on...

I was pumped when I saw the Hanky Panky/Essie set on Shopbop. Hesitant about charging anything these days, I rushed off to Holts, thinking they would definitely have them, but came out empty handed (from the Sherway location). I got on the phone with the owner of the Inside Story, who carry a great selection of Hanky Panky. She had never heard of this particular set before so she called her rep and immediately placed an order. This past Friday I went in to pick up the Ballet Slipper set (with a little discount for giving her the heads up - thanks Lida!) just in time for my much anticipated honeymoon.

If you haven't already, get yourself a pair of these. They're so comfy and so flattering you'll forget you're in a thong!

::: Nathalie

Shopping Therapy

Face Forward

I don't have a Whole Foods in my neck of the woods. Didn't even know it existed until I started dating my BF (who lives across the street from one). The first time I went in, I nearly lost my mind. Everything costs a ridiculous amount of money, but I swear the food is better and they have a beauty section that features natural and organic products.

In my early 20s, my skin regimen consisted of cleansers and moisturizers that were currently on sale at the drug store. In my late 20's, I'm finding a little more effort is required to keep my face looking fresh.

Anyhow, I've been using Earth Science's Almond-Aloe Facial Moisturizer for almost two years now.I buy it regularly at Whole Foods, but I was really excited to find that they have an online shop. Honestly, it's the only moisturizer that doesn't make me break out. It's not greasy, and it smells incredible. Best of all, it absorbs incredibly well and works as a perfect base for my make up. The one I use doesn't have SPF protection (I know, tsk tsk!) but they do sell one with SPF 15 (next time, I'll get that one). I'm being real here, buying natural products is better for your skin. If you're looking for a good, lightweight moisturizer, this stuff is a winner.

Don't say I didn't tell you so.

-D