Christmas in D.C.

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This year, I (Lena) spent my Christmas in Washington D.C.! As a lover of Roman and Greek architecture, I instantly fell in love with this city. I spent two full days just in National Mall, looking at beautiful buildings and hopping from museum to museum.
Not only was this my first time in D.C. but it was also my first non-white Christmas. It was above 20°C and the cherry blossoms were blooming! How crazy is that? It got me so seasonally confused haha.

Although it was warm in the afternoon, the mornings were a little chilly so good thing I packed my leather jacket!





Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas, and Happy New Year! 
Love, Lena <3

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OUTFIT 1
Leather jacket: Zara
Shirt: Abercrombie & Fitch
Jeans: A&F
Boots: Bershka
Scarf: Zara

OUTFIT 2
Top: Forever 21
Skirt: H&M
Boots: Browns 
Bag: Matt and Nat






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A Day at the Christmas Market

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Last weekend we took a break from our exam studies and visited the annual Toronto Christmas Market! Christmas is definitely our favourite time of the year...there's just something about the holiday season that makes us feel warm and fuzzy and happy. Despite the majority of people being quite content with the lack of snow, I (Lena) am actually quite heartbroken that we won't be getting a white Christmas this year (according to the weather forecast...still crossing my fingers for some snowfall though!)





Happy Holidays!!



Hope everyone has a great holiday season! Let us know if there's anything special you guys are doing, or anything you're looking forwards to.

Be safe, and enjoy the break :)

xox

Lena & Jay
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Lena's Outfit
Jacket - ZARA
Jeans - Abercrombie & Fitch
Shoes - Aldo
Bag - Burberry

Jay's Outfit
Jacket - Juicy Couture
Sweater - A&F
Skirt - ZARA
Shoes - Clarks
Bag - Mackage



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Monthly Picks - November 2015

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Jay's November Picks

The cold and dry air completely damages my hair in the winter. I really like this L'Oreal Paris Oleo Therapy Perfecting Oil-Essence as it not only prevents my thin hair from frizzing, but the 6 flower oils in it (Including Argon oil, coconut oil, chamomile extract to name a few) keep my hair happy and soft. It also has a very "silky," silicone, dry oil texture that I find helps keeps it light on the hair and not get it greasy. The scent is light floral, coconut, but disappears quickly.
Application: I usually use 1.5 pumps, and rub it evenly in my palms to warm it up. Then I distribute it through the ends of my hair when it's still damp from showering. 

Price: 10-15$, depending on where you purchase. 
I've personally been using Laura Mercier High Coverage Concealer for Under Eye for a while now. My under eye circles demanded my attention the moment I entered university. Those late nights at Robarts Library caused me to run to Sephora in the search of an easy under eye concealer. 

Application: The best way to apply this product is with your fingers as the texture is thick and creamy and requires the warmth of your fingers (4th finger is the best one!) to blend it out evenly.You only need a pin dot amount to cover, and can cake up if you apply too much. A little goes a loong way! I also like to set it with a bit of powder to make sure it doesn't crease. 
Shade: 3.5 for NC25-30
Price: 29$ on Sephora




Lena's November Picks


This Shu Uemura Painting Liner, I've got to say, is my holy grail eye liner. It has a super soft, creamy texture that, when applied, just glides so smoothly. Because of its texture, it lets me smudge and blend it easily, but when dry, it absolutely stays in place! Quite a few people have been asking me how my eye liner stays put till the ends of the day...of course a good primer helps with that but I think the secret's in this formula. 
You can find this painting liner at some Sephora stores (not all carry Shu Uemura, though). It is a bit on the pricier end, sitting at $30 CAD..but I think it's totally worth it :)





My skin gets ridiculously dry as soon as the cold weather hits. I normally use Kiehl's UltimateStrength Hand Salve, but when I went to grab one earlier this month, they recommended I try their limited edition ones. So I picked this baby up, the Richly Hydrating Hand Cream in Grapefruit. They also had Coriander and Lavender, but I personally liked the Grapefruit scent the most. It has a subtle, but distinct refreshing citrus smell. One thing I absolutely love about this hand cream is that it's very rich and thick, compared to a lot of the more liquid-y hand creams. And for my dry, cracked winter skin, a rich and thick cream that hydrates my skin all day is what I need. 

Price: $18.00


What were your favourites of November, and have you tried any of these as well? Leave us a comment letting us know, we'd love to hear back from you! 


xox, 
Lena & Jay

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Bonjour, Montréal

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       Living in one of Canada's major cities, it was interesting to see what it was like in the French-run city of Montreal. From Toronto, streets like Queen Street West most resembled those we saw at Sainte-Catherine Street. The area was completely decorated for the holiday season with wreathes, lights, and Christmas trees--it's still a month away but it got us feeling so festive! However, if we had to choose one, it had to be Old Montreal that won our hearts over. The cobblestone roads, old fashioned architecture, boutique stores and hipster cafes caught our eyes with its individuality. Still keeping chic, we decided to style our coats with scarves to keep our necks warm (it was windy and cold!) and comfortable shoes for the long walks.













Jay is wearing: 
Jacket: Aritzia
Shirt: Top Shop
Scarf: Zara
Pants: A&F
Shoes: Clark's
Bag: A&F

Lena is wearing: 
Jacket: Juicy Couture
Top: H&M
Skirt: A&F
Boots: Wishbone
Bag: Burberry
Scarf: Burberry

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Writings on the Wall

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For this shoot, we took a trip to one of Toronto's little gems: Graffiti alley. It's a down town alley covered in walls of colourful graffiti for a good 3 blocks. Definitely a hot spot for photos! Unluckily for us, it started pouring rain when we got there so we had to wait it out--but we think the puddles turned out to be a nice addition to the photos! :)
We decided to wear all black so that the walls would stand out. 














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Sweater Weather

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The best articles of clothing are versatile. I'm a lover of sweater dresses because they're so easy to dress up or down! Style it with pumps for that classy look, or pair it with boots and a backpack for a casual feminine look. And who can say no to showing a little leg, while still keeping yourself warm and cozy ;) Definitely the best of both worlds!










~ What Lena's Wearing ~

Dress: Aritzia (Wilfred)
Boots: Browns
Pumps: Aldo
Bag: Gucci
Backpack: Matt & Nat
Hat: H&M

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Autumn leaves

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Autumn is all about the warm tones, vibrant colours, and of course, layering. What's not to love? It's definitely our favourite season :)




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Behind the Seams 1: Fall Lookbook

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During the shoot I curiously asked Lena if the dress had pockets, to which she answered ” yes!” I think dresses and skirts that have pockets are extremely modern looking. Take it from Karl Legerfeld designing Chanel’s Ready-To Wear Summer/Spring Collection 2013, or Christian Dior Fall Couture Fall 2014. Both have especially feminine silhouettes, while keeping in mind the 21st century lady’s needs for storage of their electronic gadgets.






~ What Lena's Wearing ~

 Skirt: Aritzia
Shirt: Hollister
Shoes: Aldo
Bag: Burberry

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