weekend shopping

This weekend was so nice and the weather was perfect!  I got to see my family, have some nice lunches out and relaxed, not to mention I picked up a couple of new things ;)

The weather was so mild and it didn't rain all weekend, a perfect opportunity to wear a t-shirt with a knit sweater and basic black jeans with ankle boots.  Super comfy for shopping!

Later in the week I'll make a post about the mini-haul that I did so stay tuned for that, hope you all had a nice weekend!

we're wearing long sleeves and the heating comes on

So Lorde's album just came out on September the 27th and I'm absolutely loving it.  I've been listening to her EP that came out a while back, in May I think, but now I'm all over this new album.  It's so relaxing and there's just something about it that makes it perfect for the month of October with the cold setting in.

This song in particular is on repeat, give it a listen!

things I'm loving this month

So September was a super busy month but product-wise I discovered a lot of new things that I ended up absolutely loving and a few things that will for sure be some of my "go-to's".  

In the "hair and body" category I decided to try the L'Oreal EverCreme Sulfate-Free Moisture System Shampoo and Conditioner because I'd heard a lot of great things about it and let me say that they were all absolutely true.  In the winter my hair gets super dry and frizzy and never ever does what I want it to.  This shampoo and conditioner make your hair feel so nice and soft without weighing it down.  I also picked up the mask treatment that goes with the set because I didn't want to splurge on the Moroccan Oil or the Macadamia brand hair masks.  This mask made my hair feel so incredibly soft, I couldn't believe it; I only left it in for 3 minutes and you can bet I'll be using this weekly.  Also, they make your hair smell amazing and the smell lasts till long after you get out of the shower.  I'm also loving the smell of the Victoria's Secret Ultra Moisturizing Hand and Body Cream in Sensual Blush.  The packaging says it smells like "pink lotus and sultry woods" but it just smells ah-mazing.  I'm not into super flower-y scents so this is perfect because it's a sultry-sweet smell and makes your skin super soft.

For makeup this month I'm all about the drugstore finds.  I tried the Maybelline Baby Lips in Cherry Me which is an amazing tinted lip balm and perfect for when you don't want to fuss over lipstick but need a little color.  But for when you do want some lipstick, try the Kate Moss by Rimmel Lasting Finish Matte Lipstick in #107, it's the perfect deep, dark, velvety red for fall and I have the urge to wear it every day.  I also tried the constantly-raved about Nyx Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk to put on my lower water line.  It's not too bright of a white liner and when paired with the right concealer it just makes you look so much more awake which is perfect when you're in school.  Last, for makeup removal I finally got around to trying the Bioderma Micellar Solution Purifying Cleansing Water.  It takes all of your makeup off perfectly without making your skin feel gross because it's a cleansing water.  It's just magic.

Last but not least, some non-beauty favorites this month are the Tazo Loose Leaf Tea in English Breakfast, this has taken over coffee's position as my morning beverage of choice, but let's face it, I drink this stuff all day.  Finally, did you really think I wouldn't put a candle in here?  Bath and Body Works' Pumpkin Hayride Candle is in my opinion, the ultimate fall smell.  It's spicy and sweet and outdoorsy, it's everything you want in a fall candle.  Plus, it makes the room smell even when it isn't lit, which is why I love Bath and Body Works candles.

That felt like a lotta stuff.  Thanks for reading and let me know if you've tried any of the products above and enjoyed/hated them!

<3

leather leggings

This weekend I toyed around with a few outfits that revolved around my leather leggings.  They're such a great way to play up a basic sweater and add that little bit of extra 'oomph' to an outfit.

I tried it with a super basic burgundy sweater from H&M and ankle booties as well as with a lace top and a super thick knit cozy sweater to change things up a bit.

Sweater: H&M; Leggings: Urban Outfitters; Bag: Dooney and Bourke; Boots: Ksubi; Lips: Revlon Colourstay Suede in 035

Holy lighting change -- thanks for the quick hello Mr. Sun. Sweater: Nordstrom; Lace Top: Zara.

This weekend was so relaxing and Pinecone couldn't resist stealing some of the spotlight.

Meow.  Hope you all had a great weekend!

Stay tuned for this week's September Favorites post!

morning xx

It's a dark and rainy morning, my favorite!  I've been waiting for the weather to be like this for months and it's finally here.  Good news for being cozy, bad news for taking fall outfit pictures this weekend like I wanted to.  Who knows?  Maybe it'll add a little something extra to the shots.

So excited for this weekend, finally caught up on all my school work for the time being.  This morning I've got my Pumpkin Hayride candle lit (yes I just bought it, no I didn't need it, yes I have a problem), and of course starting my day with a pumpkin spice latte because it's Friday! 

Stay tuned for this weekend's post!
xo

the weekend in pictures

Hi everyone!

T and I spent the weekend downtown enjoying the polar opposite weather conditions.  Hey, this is Vancouver, what did you expect?  We relaxed and also did what started out as window shopping and then turned into the regular kind.  Lets face it, I can never just look. 
This weekend however, was the perfect opportunity to sport some super comfy and casual fall attire like my light wool sweater and my riding boots.

Sweater: Aritzia; Leggings: Lululemon; Boots: Frye; Bag: Coccinelle Sunglasses: Rayban

Kisses in the park

Time to relax!

Rainy mornings <3

Hope you all had a relaxing weekend!

xo. J

Must-Have Fall Accessories

So yes, I've been gone for some time and for that I am sorry.  School started and even though it's early in the semester I've had a lot on my plate and I've been seeing friends again and I've just been busy doing...stuff.  Like chopping off my hair.

All sorts of stuff.  Like getting really really really excited for fall.

Unfortunately this fall prepping now excludes tasty calorie-loaded fall treats because my boyfriend and I have recently gone "paleo", a.k.a. eating like a caveman, a.k.a. not eating any of the incredibly yummy things I see on Pinterest a.k.a. having a secret meltdown when no one is looking.  BUT I will admit that so far on this "diet", or "lifestyle", I have had zero headaches (probably because of the amount of water I've been drinking), I'm no longer nauseous and not as tired as I used to be during the day.

But that's a whole other story (or another post).

Today's post is all about how I've been getting ready for fall that does not involve a pumpkin-y carbfest.

The first thing is this gorgeous plaid (surprise surprise...) scarf that I came across in the Zara September Lookbook.  They just brought it out into stores here in Canada and my boyfriend knew I was dying to have it so he picked it up for me as a gift!  What a doll.  It's not only reversible with different coloured plaid on either side, but you can tie it in a way that shows both at the same time!  I'll definitely be making an outfit post with this in the near future.  Did I also mention this scarf is MASSIVE?  Like blanket massive...

Scarf: Zara. Find it here.

The next item on my must-have list is one that we've all seen in our favorite Youtube Beauty Guru's fall makeup tutorials.  You guessed it, the plum lipstick.  I tested a few out and this was the winner!  It's Revlon's Colorstay Ultimate Suede Lipstick in 035 Backstage.  The "suede" finish is beautiful and considering it's not glossy, it glides on beautifully and stays on.  For a long time, and slightly stains your lips as well so be sure to remove it using some makeup remover on a pad.  This shade would suit all skin tones as well, I'm extremely pale and it's not too overbearing.  Plus, you can build up the color by dabbing it on for a lighter look or swipe it on for a more vampy one.

Next I picked out my favorite nail colours for fall.  I selected two darks and two more neutral shades.  The first is OPI's Suzi Skis in the Pyrenees which is a great dark grey shade for those who want a dark polish but find black a little too severe.  The second is Deborah Lippman's Single Ladies which is a gorgeous dark burgundy colour.  The next two are more nude shades for when your nails need a break from the dark.  I chose my Essie Topless and Barefoot which is a perfect beige and Kiko's #319 (?).  It's a smokey color that would look amazing with some silver glitter at the base of your nail!

This scent is my favorite Fall/Winter perfume and it's so unique and intense that I only wear it from October to February, otherwise it just smells out of place in my opinion.  It's Jo Malone's Pomegranate Noir and it's that kind of fragrance where you smell it and imagine cold, dark evenings and sweaters and Christmas.  Plus, the small size is so convenient that you could even throw it in a clutch.  I honestly cannot wait to start spritzing this one again!

I don't want to say I saved the best for last but these might just be what I've been looking forward to most.  Fall candles!!  This year, Bath and Body Works came out with some real doozies for this season.  I picked up (and burned) the three-wick candles Leaves, which has a nice woodsy cinnamon smell and Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin which smells exactly the way you dream it would.  They are so deliciously fragrant that I've left the Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin one open on my night table and it has filled my whole room with fragrance.  That and I feel sorry burning something so good.  I also picked up a mini Bergamot Woods which smells like a delicious man.  There's no other way to describe it.

Well that's enough of my ramble, what are your favorite fall must-haves??