Even though the weather in Canada might not feel like spring, it's officially here! Today, I'm sharing my thoughts on the Clarins Spring 2017 collection, which includes skincare, makeup and a nifty 4-in-1 makeup pen straight out of your Spacemaker pencil box.
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Clarins Spring 2017: Skincare review
It's currently -9C in Ottawa, and over the past few chilly weeks, I've completely fallen in love with the new Hydra-Essentiel line. Every other day, I use the
Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Silky Cream for Normal to Combination skin. This cream is incredibly lightweight but very refreshing. It works great overnight after cleansing the face, but is light enough to wear under makeup as well. I take a pea sized amount with a q-tip and spread it over my face and neck, and my skin feels plump and silky smooth. I've noticed that I no longer have flaky skin around my nose! This product is scented, however I find the scent to be gentle and very lovely!
About two times a week, I increase the moisture factor with the
Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Bi-Phase Serum. I put this on at night under the cream to really quench my dry winter skin. I don't like to use this everyday, as I find it can be too much. A couple of times a week is perfect for me.
I'm wearing a striped breton top, jeans from Zara (similar ripped jeans here), a waterfall trench coat, a Mackage mini Rubie bag and Adidas sneakers c/o DSW Canada.
These sneakers feature white leather, perforated details (like the Stan Smiths) and adorable rose gold stripes on the outside, like the Superstar. I love how these are streamlined like the Stan Smith sneakers, but feature the iconic three stripes. And rose gold to boot! This pair is also a steal from DSW Canada! Seriously, don't miss out on this pair! They are practically half the price of a pair of Stan Smith sneakers, and come in rose gold. Need I say more? 
I wore a vintage teal faux fur coat (similar faux fur coat here), a black knit dress, a leather Kate Spade Belt, suede Myranda boots c/o La Canadienne (also available at Nordstrom here), and a classic Chanel double flap bag from Luxe Touch Designer Consignment.
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This is the perfect going out outfit. While a little black dress is timeless, a colourful coat adds personality. Faux fur toppers are a huge trend right now, and the extended winter weather is the perfect excuse to get some use out of them! This coat is vintage (it's from Le Chateau actually!) but there are many options available at budget retailers, in case you're afraid of investing in the trend. I found a near perfect dupe from ASOS and it's on sale!