How to Style Boyfriend Jeans

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Who needs a boyfriend when you've got nice boyfriend jeans?!?
But actually though, boyfriend jeans have returned this season and they are so in! I'm so glad it's finally getting warm enough here in Toronto to start wearing them. On a side note, what is this ridiculously late spring we're experiencing?! I guess it was because of the late start we had to winter this year. It should be shorts weather by now! D: But then again, this chilly spring means more chances to wear boyfriend jeans before whipping out those short shorts ;) 


I absolutely love boyfriend jeans. You can take the same pair of jeans and dress them up or down, creating completely different looks for them. Whether you're going for a comfy/casual look, or a more classy/chic style, boyfriend jeans are the perfect foundation to build on.


I love how boyfriend jeans can give a classy look a slight laid-back, relaxed feel to it. 



Nothing says comfy-chic more than boyfriend jeans paired with a thick knit sweater! This is one of my favourite outfit combos <3


Check out the video for some more outfit ideas! Hope you like them :) 

Love, Lena 


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New people, New places

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Hey there! Lena here :) So this post is going to be a little different from the usual because it's a little more personal...but it's something I wanted to share.

So I recently realized that it's been just a little over a year ago that I first started posting my outfit photos on Instagram (March 2015, to be exact). It's crazy how time flies...I still remember waking up that one weekend and thinking, "you know what, if I'm gonna put in effort to pick out my outfits, then I might as well present them somewhere" -- and that somehow led me to start my fashion Instagram account. At that time, I didn't think too much into it. It was just an outlet for me to showcase my outfit ideas to the few friends I had following me. But now, I can confidently say that starting this fashion account was probably one of my best decisions. 


In just a few weeks I got sucked into the world of "Instagram bloggers." I never knew there was such a large, tightly knit community of fashion bloggers. But week after week, I'd keep meeting new people on Instagram and our exchanges of likes and comments would eventually form into friendships. It's crazy to think how many amazing people I've met through this community--some have even become close friends of mine that I actually hang out with.


As I met new people and became more emerged into this community, I realized that I wanted to do more than just post photos of my outfits. And that's when I decided that I wanted to start a blog and invest a bit more time into my love for fashion. Without Instagram introducing me to other bloggers, I definitely would not have decided to become one. But here I am now, running this lifestyle/fashion/cosmetics blog with one of my best friends, Jay :) 


On top of meeting new people, Instagram has also led me to discover so many new places. From cafes, to brunch spots, to abandoned bridges, and fancy buildings, I've been inspired to explore Toronto inside-out. And I've gotten to love this city more and more :) 


So, I guess what I'm trying to say is that I'm so thankful for stepping into this new world of opportunities. It is so exciting to think of how many more people I'll meet and places I'll discover in the near future. All while doing something I love-- which is sharing bits of my life to you :) 

Thank you for everyone's support! <3

Until next time :) 

~ Lena 


*Photographer: Tien Chang*

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MONTHLY PICKS - MARCH 2016

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JAY'S PICKS

Avène Clean-AC Hydrating Cream

Having gone to the dermatologist a month ago for my acne, I was prescribed a 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Peroxide face wash. After using this face wash twice a day (as instructed) my face started to redden and peel around my mouth and eyes! D: I went to Shoppers Drugmart, where I spoke to the in-house doctor who recommended me the Avène Clean-AC Hydrating Cream that hydrated AND relieved the burning and redness. This cream is directed for dry skin caused by acne treatments and was everything I was looking for! The consistency is very gel/liquidy which made it absorb into my skin easily. Definitely try it out if you're also suffering from dry skin and acne problems!
Price: ~25$




Revlon Kissable Balm Stain - Honey (01)

The Revlon Kissable Balm Stain in Honey is one of my all time favourite lip products. It's the perfect medium rose shade that looks great on all skin tones and is subtle enough to be wearable everyday! The stain portion of this lip product helps keep color on my lips for a couple of hours, and the twist-able packaging makes it easy to re-apply. Although I do find that the balm stain itself is not very hydrating, I simply layer some lip balm underneath.

Price: $8-10



LENA'S PICKS

The Face Shop Oil Blotting Paper

I wouldn't say I have oily skin, but parts of my face definitely does get a bit shiny throughout the day (especially my T-zone!). I like to keep a pack of blotting paper on me when I go out, and this Face Shop one is small and compact, perfect for throwing into my bag! I've tried a lot of other blotting sheets, but what I love about this one is that it doesn't remove my foundation and it's relatively cheap :)
Price: ~$6


 Shu Uemura Hard Formula Eye Brow Pencil


This is my holy grail of eye brow pencils. I first tried it a year ago, and I've been using it ever since! I use the Walnut Brown shade, which is unfortunately only available in Asia. The unique shape of the lead allows me to fill in my brows with thin, fine lines for that natural look. This formula is smudge-proof and super long lasting. I rarely have to touch up my brows even after a long day. I've even gone swimming with them on before, and although it did fade a bit, it surprised me how much of it remained! If you're looking to try new eye brow pencils, I DEFINITELY recommend this one :) 
Price: $29



What are your favourite products of March?? Let us know in the comments below! 

Love, Lena & Jay 
<3

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Styling Watches with Caravelle NY

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Watches are staple pieces that can really bring together an outfit. For this post, we're super excited to team up with Caravelle NY by Bulova to share with you our ideas on how to style watches! With the weather finally warming up and thick winter jackets being put away for good, we decided to go with a leather jacket theme--perfect for spring :)


JAY'S WATCH


I picked out this gorgeous black watch studded with black crystals and a stainless steel case. It's the perfect accessory to add a little sparkle and fun to my outfit! Because this watch is such a statement piece, I styled it with a simple white sweater to contrast and let the watch pop out. 



I find myself wearing a lot of monochromatic looks, especially black. Sometimes it can get really boring and plain! However, this watch has 60 hand-set individual crystals so it adds just the right amount of shine to my look without looking overly sparkly. 



The leather jacket, bag, and boots bring together the outfit nicely :)


LENA'S WATCH

I went for this beautiful silver watch with a mother-of-pearl dial surrounded by crystals. The ring of the watch has a transparent frame, along with Roman numeral numbers that add an element of classiness. This watch really gives the outfit an elegant, chic look.

Caravelle NY #43L183




The black & white look really goes nicely with this watch. This outfit is perfect for a shopping date with the girls or for a nice dinner!


So happy it's getting warm enough for open-toe shoes :)


Check out Caravelle NY 's website for more of their beautiful watch collection! 


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JAY'S OUTFIT
Top: Club Monaco
Leather Jacket: China
Jeans: American Eagle
Shoes: Clark's
Bag: Mackage

LENA'S OUTFIT
Top: Abercrombie & Fitch
Leather Jacket: Zara
Jeans: Abercrombie & Fitch
Shoes: Steve Madden
Bag: Steve Madden



Have you tried on or own any Caravelle NY watches? We'd love to hear back from you guys :) 


Love, 
Lena & Jay


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