Make A Statement - Outstanding Statement Necklaces

Whether you have allot of money at your disposal or you're on a strict budget, having a few statement necklaces in your accessories collection is a must. The best way I find to wear these gorgeous pieces is to pair it with a simple but elegant outfit. Wear a simple black dress & nude pumps or a casual v-neck tee & black leather leggings or skinny jeans with these pieces & your ready to make some heads turn.

I've paired some of my favourite necklaces with some great earrings below! Now go & make a statement you gorgeous girl!

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Make A Statement - Statement Necklaces by josee-darquise featuring Denby

My Experience With W Skin Care | Toronto

About a year ago I read a blog post on Lainey Gossip that was about celebrities getting these youth inducing facials in Vancouver & how we could now get them in Toronto from a company called W Skin Care. (They are a clinic, not a spa) I am very susceptible to advertizing so I emailed them right away to talk to them about pricing & availability. I received a response very quickly saying I could book a few weeks in advance & received the price list for what they had to offer. I wanted the Microdermabrasion + Cold Laser Treatment (90 min) which is $250 + HST & the next day a second dose of Cold Laser Treatment (60 min) $175 + HST. It is not cheap by any means, so I waited about a year before I decided to finally book my appointment with W.

My journey to a youthful face (lol) started last weekend when I embarked on my road trip to Toronto. I was hopeful that these treatments would help me with the crow’s feet that were starting to appear around my eyes. I'm only 26!! When I arrived I was greeted by a very polite receptionist who offered me a bottle of water, I waited about 5 minutes before my aesthetician came to get me & invite me to the clinic room. It was a sterile place, nothing fancy or spa like but it looked clean & inviting. The woman asked me several questions about my lifestyle & the products I currently use as well as my current skin care routine. I was sad to hear that due to my constant exfoliating that she wouldn't be performing the Microdermabrasion on me, it would be too harsh on my skin. She would however be able to do my two treatments of Cold Laser! She also explained that our collagen levels start to deplete after the age of 18 & what the lasers do is reintroduce the collagen into your skin (reawaken your skin cells). The treatment is not painful or intrusive, the easiest way I can explain it is it is like having an ultrasound on your face. The device looks like a small metal flashlight that exudes light on your skin through gel that is placed on your face. Feels like a nice warm face massage. After an hour of 3 different lasers on my face, she put sunscreen on me & I was free to roam Toronto. 

The next morning was the same, felt amazing & an hour later I was done. She gave me samples of moisturizer & a pink pimple drying liquid & I was on my way... a few hundred dollars poorer. But my face feels amazing, the wrinkles have diminished, but the esthetician told me it can take up to 14 days before I see the full results. So far I am happy with what the results look like. I feel like my skin is glowing & tighter & that my crow’s feet are less deep & less noticeable.

If you live close to Toronto or Vancouver & have a few hundred dollars to spare I would recommend trying this treatment! Why not, you have nothing to lose (except your wrinkles) & if it’s good enough for a celebrity, why wouldn't it be good enough for you?!

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Please see my vlog below for a more visual experience of my Toronto trip. Because it is a clinic, I was unfortunately unable to video the treatment itself.

http://youtu.be/Pf4uC9yA3_M

Toronto is such a great place, full of art, shopping & life. I've been several times before! Check out the Fashion District & the Eaton Centre for some good shopping & restaurants & don't forget to check out the CN Tower while you are there too! The 360 Restaurant is an experience you don't want to miss!

Thank you for reading!

xx

The Patterned Playsuit!

My favorite summer outfit! The patterned playsuit (or romper) is a must have in my closet, it's not only very comfortable to wear, it's also very versatile. A playsuit can go from casual weekend wear to classy night out with the girls. These patterned playsuits below are a summer must have in my books!

 

 

 

 

Patterned Playsuits! by josee-darquise featuring a jump suit

May Haul | Sephora, Forever 21 & Chapters | Josée

Wednesday Wish List - Dynamite Clothing

Hello everyone, here is this week's Wednesday Wish List. I am absolutely in love with Dynamite clothing; they have the most beautiful fabrics & patterns & all at a decent price point. They also have free shipping on their website with no minimum purchase!

 

Here is my Dynamite Wednesday Wish List!

 

 

Tank with Crochet ($25 CAN)

 

 

 

Floral Flared Mini Skirt ($30 CAN)

 

 

 

Draped Maxi ($40 CAN)

 

 

 

Cuffed Sacha Soft Pant ($40 CAN)

 

 

 

Pastel Statement Necklace ($15 CAN)

 

 

 

 

Everything can be found here: http://www.dynamiteclothing.com/ca/

 

 

Love,

Josée

My Beach Day Essentials

One of my favorite parts of summer is being able to go to the beach with my friends and lie around in my bikini all day in the sun. Living in Ontario, Canada, our summer days are SO precious to us, we can't afford to not take advantage of those hot days.

 

Here are my Beach Day essentials!

Beach Day Essentials by josee-darquise featuring CB2

Wednesday Wish List

Here is this Wednesday's Wish List!

• Juliette Ring Holder from Urban Barn ($9 CAN)

http://www.urbanbarn.com/product/juliette+ring+holder+-+aqua-white.do?sortby=ourPicks&refType

• This beautiful Megan Hess Illustration Book, I am obsessed with her fashion artwork!

http://meganhess.myshopify.com/products/the-dress-100-iconic-moments-in-fashion

• This gorgeous copper cushion from Urban Barn is sure to brighten up any room! ($29 CAN)

http://www.urbanbarn.com/product/taryn+toss+cushion+-+copper.do?sortby=ourPicks&refType

• Moccasin's from Aldo, the perfect weekend shoe! ($85 CAN)

http://www.aldoshoes.com/ca/en/women/shoes/oxfords-%26-loafers/c/117/MAIDENS/p/37575377-2

What is on your wish list this week?!

xx

Travel Essentials!

I've created a collage of what I consider are wardrobe essentials when it comes to travelling.

 

For those of you who travel often, you know that comfort is top priority when it comes to sitting on a plane for hours at a time. Always bring a sweater with you; even if its summer time, planes tend to get very cold due to the high altitude. A shawl will help with the cold as well and you can cover your eyes with this to help you sleep if you are travelling during the day and need those extra hours of nap time (they can also deter people from talking to you if you’d prefer to be left alone). A bra like the one shown below will definitely bring your comfort to a new level! There will be no underwire to poke at you when you try to position yourself to sleep. Leggings & flats will insure your lower half is happy throughout the flight!

Let me know what your travel essentials are!

Jet Setter by josee-darquise featuring black pants

Think Pink!

 

Pink is one of my favorite colors, it comes in so many gorgeous feminine shades. I always feel so classy when adorned by it. Add some classy pink to your wardrobe this spring with these gorgeous accessories!

Think Pink by josee-darquise featuring photo wall art

My Closet Essentials

Here are 7 items I believe are crucial to invest in:

 

 

1.      A black blazer is such an important piece; it can make a dress more casual or it can give a tee a more professional look. (I also have one hanging at my cubicle at all times)

2.      Dark wash jeans! A good pair of quality jeans can last years (if properly cared for) and they never go out of style; they go with practically anything and are very comfortable to wear on those casual Fridays at work.

3.      A white tee, such a basic item, but so important to have, great for those lazy weekend days.

4.      Little black dress, you never know when you’ll be invited to a fancy diner or be swept away for a romantic date night. A girl’s got to be prepared!

5.      Black heels, do I really need to explain this one?!

6.      Neutral flats, either go for an all over nude or go with a snake skin or leopard print to add a bit of fun to this neutral must have.

7.      Neutral or black purses, if your budget is tight, invest in one neutral bag that will go with any outfit!

 

 

Let me know what your essentials are!

 

xx

My Closet Essentials by josee-darquise featuring wall art