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  • Summer and its array of colours! Summer and its array of colours!

    0 comments / Posted on by Dom Girard

    Ahhh summer, heat, pools, sun dresses ... but above all, the beautiful colors! I get so excited when the time comes to put away all my thick and heavy clothes and switch to my summer wardrobe. It's not just the clothes that change with the seasons, but also the hairstyles, makeup trends and the (insert drum roll please)... nail polish !! Matte, glossy, discreet, funky ... so many possibilities! Let me show you 3 of the Essie new summer 2016 colours paired with my 3 favorite dresses so far this season! Woohoo!

     

    Colour : Essie – High Class Affair

    Whether it’s a more of a brownish pink or the brightest you can find, it will fit easily with this dress Love Land, from a brand that I looove, Cokluch. If you haven't heard of them, get this, not only are their products beautiful, but they are also manufactured in Quebec. And that we like... alot!!! Love Land is delicate and light, ideal for hot summer days.

     
    Colour : Essie – Pool side service

    This year again, we are pleased to welcome back Pink Martini, a guest brand from Toronto that offers a range of products - all oh so alluring and Vintage inspired. I particularly like the one shown above, Take flight, with its flying bird print and its large white and turquoise stripes. The cut is simple; a round neck, wide straps and stitching to emphasize the waist. Simple but effective. What I particularly like about this dress is the texture of the fabric; without being too intense, it adds the perfect detail to complete this gem of a dress! In addition, it fits perfectly with any shade of turquoise polish. How lovely!

     
    Colour : Essie – Lounge lover

    Last stop ... pink pink pink! Year after year, pink remains a main attraction in summer fashion, whether it’s pastel, flowers or more orange-y or coral (as in the case of this dress) . The accents of color in this Schwiing dress (model Myrka) are discrete and that's what I love about this piece. Because sometimes just a little, is just enough! This style is also offered with a turquoise accent or simply white, but not having a lot of pink in my wardrobe, I have a crush on this one. Pair it with your favorite pink nail polish and off you go!

     

    So there you have it,  three of my favorite dresses paired with three shades of the new Essie - summer 2016 collection. We talk about color matching... but you know, in the end, there's no law! Except maybe ... if you like it, wear it!

    Copyright nails (3 right pictures) : Essie Envy

     

    Ahhh summer, heat, pools, sun dresses ... but above all, the beautiful colors! I get so excited when the time comes to put away all my thick and heavy clothes and switch to my summer wardrobe. It's not just the clothes that change with the seasons, but also the hairstyles, makeup trends and the (insert drum roll please)... nail polish !! Matte, glossy, discreet, funky ... so many possibilities! Let me show you 3 of the Essie new summer 2016 colours paired with my 3 favorite dresses so far this season! Woohoo!

     

    Colour : Essie – High Class Affair

    Whether it’s a more of a brownish pink or the brightest you can find, it will fit easily with this dress Love Land, from a brand that I looove, Cokluch. If you haven't heard of them, get this, not only are their products beautiful, but they are also manufactured in Quebec. And that we like... alot!!! Love Land is delicate and light, ideal for hot summer days.

     
    Colour : Essie – Pool side service

    This year again, we are pleased to welcome back Pink Martini, a guest brand from Toronto that offers a range of products - all oh so alluring and Vintage inspired. I particularly like the one shown above, Take flight, with its flying bird print and its large white and turquoise stripes. The cut is simple; a round neck, wide straps and stitching to emphasize the waist. Simple but effective. What I particularly like about this dress is the texture of the fabric; without being too intense, it adds the perfect detail to complete this gem of a dress! In addition, it fits perfectly with any shade of turquoise polish. How lovely!

     
    Colour : Essie – Lounge lover

    Last stop ... pink pink pink! Year after year, pink remains a main attraction in summer fashion, whether it’s pastel, flowers or more orange-y or coral (as in the case of this dress) . The accents of color in this Schwiing dress (model Myrka) are discrete and that's what I love about this piece. Because sometimes just a little, is just enough! This style is also offered with a turquoise accent or simply white, but not having a lot of pink in my wardrobe, I have a crush on this one. Pair it with your favorite pink nail polish and off you go!

     

    So there you have it,  three of my favorite dresses paired with three shades of the new Essie - summer 2016 collection. We talk about color matching... but you know, in the end, there's no law! Except maybe ... if you like it, wear it!

    Copyright nails (3 right pictures) : Essie Envy

     

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  • Accessorize it ! Accessorize it !

    0 comments / Posted on by Dom Girard

    So you’ve found the jacket of your dreams, but you find that it lacks pizzazz? Don’t want to say goodbye to your old jacket but bring it back to its heyday? The answer in one word: accessories! Here are my favourites :

    The pompom winter hat

    Everyone knows that covering your head is super important during winter. Frostbitten ears are never good! My first choice is the Ookpik World’s winter hat : Caribou. It's pretty, keeps you warm and available in several colors! What is really great about this hat is that you can remove the pompom (it's a snap!) Easy to wash the hat in the washing machine! If you really wanted to make it versatile buy 2 different colours with different pompoms and you can switch them! Plus, it’s lined with fleece around the ears to assure you the best protection against the cold. Perfect for winter!

    The Oversized Scarf

    What could be more satisfying when it gets cold (except for a hot chai latte) than to bundle up to your nose in a big scarf? Good question! That's why my second feature is the oversized scarf. The days when you only could get 2 loops out of a scarf are gone! Check out the Vika scarf from Soïa & Kyo. Now that's a scarf you’ll wanna wear all the time, everywhere and for every occasion. What's even more wonderful is that it’s available in 4 colors for 4x more happiness! A great way to give another life to any jacket!

    The winter handbag

    When the cold days arrive, it’s time to clear your closet of all summerness; clothing, sandals and tiny handbags. Winter requires a bigger but more important a practical bag. When it's -40 degrees, you won’t want to take off your mittens for any extended time, with a bag like the Sully from Rudsak, you can organize your things to monetize your time and avoid frozen fingers!

    So you’ve found the jacket of your dreams, but you find that it lacks pizzazz? Don’t want to say goodbye to your old jacket but bring it back to its heyday? The answer in one word: accessories! Here are my favourites :

    The pompom winter hat

    Everyone knows that covering your head is super important during winter. Frostbitten ears are never good! My first choice is the Ookpik World’s winter hat : Caribou. It's pretty, keeps you warm and available in several colors! What is really great about this hat is that you can remove the pompom (it's a snap!) Easy to wash the hat in the washing machine! If you really wanted to make it versatile buy 2 different colours with different pompoms and you can switch them! Plus, it’s lined with fleece around the ears to assure you the best protection against the cold. Perfect for winter!

    The Oversized Scarf

    What could be more satisfying when it gets cold (except for a hot chai latte) than to bundle up to your nose in a big scarf? Good question! That's why my second feature is the oversized scarf. The days when you only could get 2 loops out of a scarf are gone! Check out the Vika scarf from Soïa & Kyo. Now that's a scarf you’ll wanna wear all the time, everywhere and for every occasion. What's even more wonderful is that it’s available in 4 colors for 4x more happiness! A great way to give another life to any jacket!

    The winter handbag

    When the cold days arrive, it’s time to clear your closet of all summerness; clothing, sandals and tiny handbags. Winter requires a bigger but more important a practical bag. When it's -40 degrees, you won’t want to take off your mittens for any extended time, with a bag like the Sully from Rudsak, you can organize your things to monetize your time and avoid frozen fingers!

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