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Under $100: Best buys for September
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Fashion
Under $100: Best buys for September
September is commonly referred to as the start of the fashion year, so it's no surprise that this month's under $100 picks reviving, revamping and adding a few notable trends to our wardrobes.
Sustainable staples
Everlane High-Rise Skinny Jean, $68USD, everlane.com.
Everlane is one of the brightest spots in the retail market thanks to a combination of their basic but well-made pieces and the brand’s commitment to environmentally-friendly, sustainable and transparent business practices. Which makes its foray into denim that much more exciting (denim being a notoriously ecologically damaging industry). At just $68 (about $85 Canadian) you can shop denim in three styles (High-Rise, Mid-Rise or Boyfriend) that is made at the world’s cleanest denim factory. Considering most denim is well above $100, and isn’t made with an eye to sustainability, we’ll call this purchase a feel-good steal.
Riri does beauty
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna from $20 to 42, sephora.ca.
As beauty editors, we get plenty of beauty samples sent to us, daily. However, the one line we’re sitting on pins and needles to try is Fenty Beauty. Earlier this month Rhianna launched her much-anticipated makeup line, a project she started working on about two years ago and the results are a 91 product collection which launched in 17 countries on September 7th. Some of the highlights from the line include 40 shades of medium-to-full coverage foundations ($42 each), Match Sticks which come in 20 matte and 10 shimmer shades ($31 each), Invismatte Blotting papers ($20) and her Freestyle Highlighter at $42.
Haute hat
Felted wool fedora, $30, hm.com/ca.
Sweaters aren’t the only hallmark of the fall season, so are hats. They punctuate a look, combat the cold while protecting your from the sun and most importantly help disguise bad hair days. We adore this chic navy, black and burgundy fedora hat—its styling options are truly endless.
Clean slate
Consonant Skincare Natural Foaming Face Wash, $22, consonantskincare.com.
I’m usually all about the oil and cream cleansers, so colour-me-shocked when I fell hard for this cult-favourite foaming cleanser. From Canadian all-natural brand Consonant Skincare, this cleanser offers serious results, which is a lot to say about a cleanser. Tea Tree Oil and Grape Seed Oil help hydrate and fight blemishes, makeup is removed easily and completely and the best part is that it won’t dry out your skin like other foamy soap cleansers.
Plaid please
If there’s one print that fall in Canada just seems to call for, it’s plaid. Which is why I’ll be picking up a simple plaid shirtdress to wear with tights, jeans and oversized sweaters everywhere from the office to the apple orchard.
Smells expensive
Tiffany & Co. Eau de Parfum, $100, tiffany.com.
Smelling expensive is just as sought after as looking expensive, right? The iconic jewellery house of Tiffany & Co. is launching their first new scent in 15 years later this month. The opening note is mandarin orange while the heart of the fragrance is iris with a base of patchouli and musk.
Simplicity
Signet Ring, $75, melanieauld.ca.
My love of simple jewellery usually leans more toward delicate than statement-making. And while a signet ring isn’t quite as eye-catching as gemstones or diamonds, the typically-men’s-design has me embracing something a bit more weighty—putting this ring firmly on my fall wishlist.
Frizz free
Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine, $7, shoppersdrugmart.ca.
My constant hair battle is with frizz. No matter the season, my hair has a tendency to get frizzy and unkempt without a bit of help. Which is why I’ve been relying on this serum to keep my locks shiny in this transitional weather. Unlike other oil serums, this one is super lightweight and doesn’t leave my ends greasy, and despite the sleek name, this works just as well with my natural wave as it does with a blowout.
Red is best
Fine-knit sweater, $30, hm.com.
Red is THE colour of fall, so I’ll be embracing the hue and the cooler temperatures with a sweater in this stand out colour.
Solid foundation
Estee Lauder Double Wear Nude Water Fresh Makeup SPF 30, $42, esteelauder.com.
My biggest complaint when it comes to foundation is that it tends to leave my skin feeling dry—especially when colder weather rolls around. So I’ll be spending a bit more on this Estee Lauder foundation that boasts water-retaining ingredients like watermelon, lychee seed and apple. Light coverage that feels like I’m not wearing anything? Yes please.
Heading west
Eyelet ruffle shirt, $85, gapcanada.ca.
If, like me, you’re hesitant about going full cowboy when it comes to the western trend, try picking up a blouse with subtle western-inspired detailing like bandana prints, high necks or micro frills.
Detail oriented
Expression Five-Orb Drop Earrings, $10.50, thebay.com.
These shoulder-grazing danglers bring an elevated dose of bling to any outfit. Add a golden kick to your look with these baubles from Hudson’s Bay private jewellery label: Expression. You can't beat their prices!
Knitting pretty
Oversized sweatshirt, $20, zara.com.
Sweater weather has arrived across much of Canada—and this season’s batch of sweaters are far from basic. From fair isle to argyle patterns and everything in between there’s something for everyone. I’m a sucker for anything with a stripe so I’m partial to this oversized striped sweater from Zara.
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