Okay, so there are two winters. There is the winter every
beauty & fashion blogger dreams of where big fat snowflakes whimsically
drift from the sky, where you go skiing and come back to a warm hot chocolate
by the fire (#nofilter!), where you have a cute cozy jacket that keeps you
warm, and where you can wear cute shoes. And then there is Canadian winter.
This winter, that is my every day more or less December through February is one
full of slush, where salt wreaks havoc on your boots, and where your jacket is
so big that you can hardly hold a purse on your shoulders. Oh, and did I
mention that its so cold that your photographer (aka friend) will totally
resent you for the toll it takes for her to snap some casual pics of you while
her fingers more or less fall off? Yeah, so that’s the winter I am currently
dealing with. (Well, not entirely, I write this from 40,000 feet in the air on
my way to LA…).
All of that is to say winter does not leave me feeling cute,
so I wanted to share a few accessories and tips that make me feel cute in spite
of how un-cute my (entirely functional and very nice) coat makes me feel—oh and I just wanted to add, that I am not
looking for a cute coat. I have had cute coats in the past that have left my
hanging when the temperature dips under -8c. My coat keeps me so warm!!).
A Cozy Scarf
I got this adorable scarf from
Reitman’s on sale, 30% off, for a total of about $23! It is white and grey,
super long, and has a nice, subtle chevron pattern. I love a neutral scarf that
goes with anything, and bright whites just look so pretty in winter. This one
is heavy enough to keep me warm, without being bulky.
A Pompomed Hat
There is something just so pretty and feminine about a pale
pink hat with a big furry pompom on top! I picked up this gem at Chapters Indigo
(which is basically all of my lifestyle #goals—seriously, I spend so much there
and I hardly ever buy books) for about $20 and I have no regrets. For the first
winter ever I am actually actively wearing a hat, because it is equal parts
accessory and function. I will say that if you are looking for a warm hat this
may not be for you, but if you are looking for something stylish that will keep
you warm enough? Well this beauty comes in several different colours. (Similar)
A Purse You Can Carry
My favourite way to carry a bag is cross body—functional,
leaves my hands free, and easy. But with my mammoth of a winter coat that is
just not an option. Thankfully this structured medium sized Kate Spade bag has
a handle on the top that is comfortable to hold. Carrying my bag this way makes
it feel like a little tiny briefcase.
Pink Lips
Something about rosy pink lips and skin that hasn’t seen the
warm sun in months just calls for a cool neutral pink lip. You guys know I am
next level obsessed with Charlotte Tilbury’s lipsticks—here I am wearing Liv It
Up topped with a slightly shimmery lip gloss. Other winter favourites include
MAC’s Cream Cup, NARS Chelsea Girls (lip gloss), and Too Faced Papa Don’t
Peach.
A Healthy Glow
In the winter I like to keep my makeup light and focused on
hydration. In this photo I was wearing Clarin’s BB Detox Cream (my latest
foundation love), and Too Faced’s White Chocolate Chip eyeshadow palette, using
the black shadow to create a soft wing. I am wearing the Too Faced Papa Don’t
Peach blush, a really light bronzer and of course highlighter. The key to this
go-to winter look of mine is to use soft neutral shades, blend well, and don’t
worry too much about the contour/Instagram brow trend. Just look pretty, and
soft, and natural.
What are some of your favourite accessories this winter?
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