Hair & Makeup by Kahlia Adams // Large Leaf Hair Piece and Necklace
c/o Cinder and Sage // Blouse borrowed from Kahlia // Gold Sequin Skirt
from Joe Fresh // Leopard Print Fur Coat from Plum // Dolce Vita Joust Booties
The fact that my birthday is on Black Friday is practically the definition of kismet!
It’s as though all of America, as a country, is telling me that I MUST shop today.
And what better way to celebrate your 26th than with balloons, sparklers, and
finally purchasing those items that you’ve left in your online shopping cart
for months? Throw a cupcake in there and it’s like, omg, the best birthday evarrrr.
I don’t quite know how I feel about twenty six yet. It’s not my favourite number.
Not for any particular reason, either. It’s just a little meh. Not as fun and easygoing
as twenty five, but also not quite as serious as twenty seven. Because for some
reason, twenty seven is that magical number when I have to really start acting
like an adult. That’s what I’ve decided, anyway.
Whatever the number, I am excited to celebrate with my friends and family.
I have a lot to be thankful for, such as health and happiness, and being surrounded
by so much love. Thank you all for that xo
The Style Common is coming soon to a computer screen near you!
A project started by Jen T., Alexandra, Jennifer P., and myself, The Style Common
came about unexpectedly. While enjoying one of our usual blogger coffee dates
(we’re always well caffeinated), we found ourselves lost in discussion over the
current state of fashion blogging and what future goals we all had for our blogs/careers.
This led to one of those brilliant ideas that has turned into a labour of love and
new adventure that we’ve secretly been working away at for months.
Though we’re not revealing too much yet (our official launch is next week,
so stay tuned), we are kicking things off with a fun Holiday event!
Please see the save the date below and be sure to, well, save the date! Would
absolutely LOVE to have you all there at The Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver
on Sunday, December 9th! It’s going to be quite the luxurious afternoon of
shopping, treats, and holiday inspiration. Sound like fun? Tickets will be
for sale at the end of the week.
{Photo by Paul Milaire and Roderick Fung}
For now, be sure to keep up with all the latest Style Common news here:
Tweet @TheStyleCommon // LIKE us on facebook.com/TheStyleCommon // Instagram jam us @thestylecommon // Pinteresting things happening /TheStyleCommon
Sparkly Jacket from Aritzia // Ruffle Front Blouse and High Waisted Trousers from Next {UK} // Bag from Urban Outfitters // Pumps from Winners // Assorted Jewellery from H&M
I recently sat down with Vancouver Makeup Artist Kahlia Adams to find out how
to wear one of this season’s hottest beauty trends: the oxblood lip.
{SPLURGE VS. STEAL}
Nars Velvet Matte lip pencil in Cruella $30 at Sephora
NYX Jumbo lip pencil in 709 Deep Red $5.99 at London Drugs
*this is the lip pencil used in the above photos
Avoid getting lipstick all over your teeth, Miss Geist styles, with this little trick:
After the lip colour is applied, close your lips around your
index finger and pull it out. This will remove any excess lipstick
and (hopefully) prevent any embarrassing situations.
Houndstooth Booties from Army and Navy // Skirt from Archetype on Main Street // Necklace from Plum {old} // Make-Up by Kahlia Adams MUA // Rino the Frenchie…borrowed 🙂
For years now, Adam and I have really wanted to get a French Bulldog.
We sometimes pretend that we already own one. In case you were wondering,
his name is Charles Pony. Yes, you could say that we have an imaginary dog,
and this is sadly only a glimpse into the weirdness that is our relationship.
Anyway, we’ve put off the puppy purchases for now.
We are at peace with the fact that we both don’t have the
time or energy to take on such a responsibility. I mean, I barely keep myself
alive on a day to day basis, can’t imagine also trying to take care of a puppy.
That, and Adam recently found out that he’s technically allergic to dogs. So, if
we end up breaking up in the near future, you’ll know why 😛
On a completely un-related note, I picked out these cute houndstooth booties
on a spontaneous lunchtime Army and Navy shopping trip. Marked
at $49, I almost fell over out of shock when the cashier read my total
as $11. Somehow it wasn’t indicated that these boots cost less than a movie
at the theatres. Don’t you just LOVE those moments? It’s a rarity, but
it’s like winning the lottery.
Stay tuned for an awesome make-up tutorial tomorrow,
as part of a NEW weekly beauty feature.
