Editorial shoot with Valerie Laroche

14 September 201714 September 20173 Comments

Hey guys,

In today’s blog post we decided to show you something very different from what we usually do. We teamed up with Valerie Laroche a very talented photographer to bring to you an editorial shoot inspired by the Vogue magazine.

We always loved flipping through the page of fashion magazines and getting inspired by these powerful women on the cover of them. So when Valerie asked us to find something that represents us to get inspired for the shoot, we immediately touht of us looking at the Vogue Met Gala special edition hours in the shops and dreaming over the beautiful gowns and over the beautiful captures of them. So creating this photoshoot concept was so much fun and also different from our previoujs blog posts.

We really hope that you enjoy and let us know if you would like to see more different content like this.

Shop Kath’s look

Sheer top / Mink Pink

Bandeau silk top / Meshki Boutique

Pants / Dynamite

Sandals / Aldo

Shop Justine’s look

Top / ICHI

Pants / Meshki Boutique

Heels / BCBG

See you soon,

-K&J

How to style dresses for back to school

1 September 2017Leave a comment

Back to school season is here and we teamed up with Ivy Boutique to share with you our tips and tricks to make a first good impression for your first days back at school.

We decided to show you how we effortlessly style dresses for a day at school, no matter what is your style. We absolutely love to wear dresses because it is an easy way to look put together and get ready really fast in the morning !

The Boho Lover

This very cute flowy dress is so easy to style! Just add a fedora, boots and a cute bag and call it a day.

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Boots / Jeffrey Campbell

Hat / Aldo

Rings / Le Manoir

The Comfy Chic

This outfit is for you girls out there who love to stay comfy all day long. This over sized scarf is almost a portable blanket. Paired with the cute burgundy dress it gives you a chic look while staying warm and comfy.

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Boots / Jeffrey Campbell

Professional in Pink

Want to look put together for an important presentation or day at school? This look is easy, comfortable and super cute. You will look professional yet stylish.

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Sneakers / Lacoste

Belt / Forever XXI

The Standout

For those of you who like to catch the attention while walking in the halls at school, this outfit is perfect. The match of the dusty pink and the burnt yellow is an unexpected yet perfect one.

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Slides / Bestseller

Hope you enjoyed and don’t forget to go check out Ivy on Instagram

See you soon,

-K&J

Bestseller lookbook

10 August 20171 Comment

Hi guys,

In today’s blog post, we had the chance to work with Bestseller to present you 6 different outfits you can find in their store. We had so much fun creating these looks and shooting them for you. We are totally in love with their new collection and we hope you will be too. Also, stay tuned for some more news coming up soon with them … we are preparing something else for you!

On that note, let’s get into the different looks. Don’t forget to give us your thoughts on the looks !

Denim on Denim Love – Laura

This look is perfect for you more grungy and casual girls out there. Laura loved the effect given when she paired her denim jacket and these light washed jeans. To complete the outfit, she opted for a very trendy graphic T crop top.

Girls Club – Kath

Want to look chic but still casual? This outfit is the answer. Kath chose to wear these black and white trousers with a cute tight up shirt to give more a casual vibe to the outfit.

Roses and Reds – Just

This look is centered around the amazing ripped and embroidered jeans. In the store, Just found this really cute red bomber jacket that she thought it would perfectly complete the outfit.

Bad and Girly – Laura

How to look badass and girly at the same time? Just add this cute pink suede jacket and this complementary graphic shirt to your favorite pair of ripped jeans.

Classic with a twist – Kath

Kath totally fell in love with this white bell sleeves shirt when she was visiting the store. But when she put the outfit together, it felt like something was missing. That is when she spotted these very cute and different orange heels to complete the look.

Old school – Just

For this look, Just was inspired by the beautiful blue pleated skirt. She decided to add a lacy bodysuit to keep the focus on the skirt. To make the outfit a bit more fun, why not add this patent leather jacket.

Hope you enjoyed the looks !

As we said earlier stay tuned for exciting news coming up soon… especially for those of you living in Quebec city !

See you soon,

-K&J

A Weekend in Montreal

2 August 2017Leave a comment

Hi guys,

Last week we decided to take a little girls trip to Montreal. Our main goal was, yes to have fun, but also to discover some new cute and trendy places, which is something we think we totally achieved! We discovered some restaurants that just recently opened and they happen to be perfect for you trendy girls.

If you know any other cute shops or restaurants you want to share with us, please do so in the comment section! Now, let’s get into our little travel diary!

Hope you enjoy!

Firstly, we thought what better way to start our trip than with a brunch at a small café. After a lot of research, we finally decided on a cute restaurant/ice cream shop/boutique situated on the Plateau Mont-Royal called Au Festin de Babette. We both took a different brunch plate and enjoyed it so much! Totally recommend if you want to start the day right.

BEST BRUNCH OF MY LIFE 🍽🍴☕️ Finally spent some time with my cousin after ages. ⤵️⤵️⤵️⤵️⤵️ – Smoked salmon, poached eggs with lemon sauce on toast. – Gratin dauphinois. – Asparagus soup. – Chocolate mousse. – Orange juice. – Mocha coffee with almond milk.

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After our very filling and tasty meal it was time for a little bit of shopping (obviously). Before that, we discovered that there was a Barbie Expo near st-Catherine so we needed to go check it out! We thought it was so fun and totally recommend you check it out if you need some activity ideas on a rainy day in Montreal.

When our shopping on St-Catherine was over, it was time for a dinner break. We think a lot of you guys will agree on that but what better way to finish the day than a sushi place. We went to a restaurant that just opened it’s doors recently and we fell in love with the food, the ambiance and the owners of this place. We can easily say that the sushis at Le NINJA sushi & bar are the best we tasted so far, and this is a lot to say for two sushis lovers.

Aka les meilleures sushis 🍣

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The next day we decided to treat ourselves and stop at a smoothie and poke bowl place. This is also a very recent addition to the Saint-Catherine street in the Gay district. With it’s Hawaiian vibe and very cute decor, we are now obsessed with Kamehameha Snack-Bar. Our smoothie bowls were on point but what really made this place special was their watermelon and black sesame ice cream in a fish shaped cone. It can sound weird just saying it but wait till you see some pictures. They change the flavours every week and they seem to be getting better and better each time!

Mtl on t'aime🍦

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We discovered some very cute place in Montreal and we are excited to share them with you in our next blogpost! Stay tuned ✨ #foodporn #smoothiebowl #breakfast #montreal #blogger #kamehamehahawaii #restaurants #chikjolly -K&J

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We finished our day wandering around the Vieux Port and enjoying the beautiful day.

Here are some pictures of our favorite outfits of the weekend!

Tommy Hilfiger look-a-like

When we went shopping the day before, we both found cute crewnecks at Brandy Melville that look a lot like a vintage Tommy shirt, but for a fraction of the price.

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Crewneck and Jean Shorts / Brandy Melville

Sun Glasses / Bisou

Shoes / Aldo

Flowy and comfy

This is my new favorite outfit! I am in love with both of the pieces but mostly the pants. They are the comfiest piece I own right now and they are perfect for a hot day in the city or for a beach day.

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Top and Pants / Marciano

Sandals / Little Burgundy

Choker / Womance x Humanity

Psst, go check out Marciano on their Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mstefoy/ and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/MarcianoVilledeQuebecQC2922/

Brandy Love

This is also a top that I found while shopping at Brandy Melville. They have a lot of cute summery tops for the hotter season and can we talk about this one! I love the tie up detail in the back.

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Top and Jean short / Brandy Melville

Hope you enjoyed and we encourage you guys to check out the places we mentioned, you won’t be disappointed !

See you soon,

-K&J

Summer Lookbook 2017

28 July 201729 August 2017Leave a comment

Hello guys!

This year it took a while for the warm summer weather to come around but it has finally arrived ! We are very excited to share with you our favorite outfits for those sunny days in the city. We included a mix of casual, dressy and comfortable options that you can easily dress up or down for any occasion.

We hope that you are enjoying your summer so far and let’s get into our outfits.

Bohemian Chic

For all the bohemians girls out there, this is my take on a boho look mixed with a little bit of a glam touch. Perfect for a really hot day where you want to stay comfy but still look put together.

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Hat / Aldo

Top / Urban Outfitters

Pants / Zara

Lace up sandals / Little Burgundy

Denim Jacket / H&M

Necklaces / Urban Outfitters & Forever XXI

Effortless & Girly

This outfit is perfect for a day where you want to wear something easy but still cute.

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Tank top / YaYa & Co

Shorts / Dynamite

Denim Jacket / Dynamite

Hoops / Urban Outfitters

Sunglasses / Bizou

Insta-Inspired Look

When it comes to fashion, I get inspired while scrolling down my Instagram feed. I had been seing this type of shirt all over the Internet recently, so when I saw one in Zara I totally had to buy it and show you guys how I style it.

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Shirt / Zara

Shorts / Zara

Belt / Forever XXI

Brunchin’

This outfit includes three of my favorite things : blue, white and stripes. That is why I am obsessed with it ! The skirt is also very interesting since it is open in the front and you can see the shorts underneath. I think it is a different piece and I love that you can also tie it different ways.

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Bodysuit / Forever XXI

Skort / Necessary Clothing

Lace-up sandals / Steve Madden

Sunglasses / Bizou

We hope you guys liked these outfit ideas for the summer! Keep an eye out for our next blog post, which will be a little recap of our weekend in Montreal.

See you next time,

-K&J

Pool Party OOTD

21 July 201721 July 20171 Comment

Hello guys,

As you may know, last friday we were invited by NUDA, a spray tan brand founded in Quebec, to their first ever pool party. They brought us all the way to Montreal to a private mansion, which was A-MAY-ZING. We were greeted with a special gift bag and some amazing food trucks. We had a blast at the event and wanted to share a little bit of it with you guys.

So let’s go take a look at the outfits we wore that day.

Kath’s Outfit / Pink on Pink

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Top / Bestseller

Denim Skirt / Urban Outfitters

Slides / Bestseller

Just’s Outfit / Off the shoulder fever

Processed with VSCO with hb2 preset — A lady at the party made wonderful henna tattoos, In love!

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Of the Shoulder Top / Tiger Mist

Jean Shorts / Urban Outfitters

Sandals / Little Burgundy

Hope you enjoyed,

See you soon!

-K&J

A Weekend in NYC

14 July 20171 Comment

Hi guys !

A couple weeks ago I went to New York City for a few days and I thought it would be fun to share some of my favorites places with you. I mainly visited the parts of the city I had never really been before, which were DUMBO, Soho and Greenwich Village.

I hope you enjoy this little travel diary filled with a bunch of really amazing spots that you might want to check out next time you are in the city !

The High Line

The High Line is definitely one of my favorite spots in the city since it allows you to walk through the Lower East Side and Chelsea really easily. You get amazing sights, both of New Jersey and the city, from this old train rail converted in an elevated green path walk.

There is also a lot of art and little details all the way along the High Line, like this giant mural. You could walk through the path a thousand times and still find a little something new every time because of the many sculptures and figurines all along the way.

There are a lot of green spaced all along the High Line, which I really loved. It has a really different vibe from the city below. It is really calm, there are a lot of beautiful plants, resting areas and sunbathers in the summer which makes it really entertaining.

As I said, up on the High Line you get some of the most beautiful views of the heart of the city.

Soho & Greenwich Village

I loved walking through Soho for its typical New York architecture. Mercer and Bleecker Street were fun to walk along. We stopped in a bunch of art galleries and little shops, as well as more famous ones. We also found the best food in those neighbourhoods ! There is so much choice and everything is very trendy. It is the perfect place to spend your night since there is a lot of little music venues and places to go get a drink.

My two favorite places were Oatmeal, where you can get any kind you want, for breakfast or lunch. They even make some with cheese and tomatoes ! The other restaurant I absolutely loved was by Chloe., a vegan restaurant where you can get the best fries and burgers. Don’t forget to also make a stop at the famous Magnolia Bakery and La Durée for a dessert to die for !

DUMBO & Brooklyn

We decided to rent a bike in the Financial District and rode it on the Brooklyn Bridge to DUMBO and Brooklyn, where we strolled for a while. It was a really fun activity and we got to see pretty sights, like this spot you might recognize if you’re a Gossip Girl fan !

I really like strolling through the Brooklyn Bridge park because of the breathtaking view you had of the city but also because of the vibe of the park. Families were hanging out, preparing barbecues in communal spaces, there was a very big outdoor space to go practice almost any kind of sport and a lot of people were walking along the river.

Central Park and the Upper East Side

We ended our little trip with a stroll around Central Park and Fifth Avenue, which is always very fun and a must see.

I hope you guys enjoyed and that it gave you some ideas for the next time you’re in New York City !

See you next time,

-K&J

Fun events for great companies in Quebec

21 June 2017Leave a comment

Hey guys! In today’s blog post we decided to give you a sneak peek into the events we went to recently.

Menz Club

Tuesday May 30th was the opening of the second Menz Club salon. If you are already familiar with this salon, the one located in the Edifice Delta in Laurier is, in fact, a Menz Club Signature wich offers a more luxurious service than his big brother located in Lebourgneuf. Like the owner Ophelia-Anna Nagar explained to us the night of the event, her salon is dedicated to men. She wants to offer them a time to pamper themselves, similar to when we go for a girls day and go get our nails and hair done for a special event. The services are offered in the form of a menu, so you can choose your main service and add extras if you want to. From facials to a hair cut and to beard trimming, they offer something for every type of man and for different needs. So, if you want to spoil a man that is important for you, we totally recommend booking an appointment for them in one of the two Menz Club ! He’ll totally love the lounge vibe and the amazing service.

Maintenant ouvert ! 1 numero deux Stations #menzclub 581-742-2900 #quebeccity #groomingformen #hairsalon #mensspa #menstyle #mensstyle #mensproducts #barber

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Womance Pop-up Shop

More recently, on monday the 12th, we were invited to the launch of the Quebec instalment of the Womance tour. For those of you who don’t don’t yet, Womance is an online fashion boutique created by Andréanne Marquis, a young entrepreneur. For the time of the tour, Womance is stepping out of the web and coming in different cities in the province of Quebec, starting with Quebec City. If you want to take a look at the amazing clothes and accessories available, they there are still located in Place de la Cite for a couple of days, ending the 25th. But if you are not from Quebec City, don’t worry because you will have the chance to take a look at their super cute and fashionable collection in Rimouski (July), Montreal (August), Trois-Rivieres (September), Gatineau (October), Riviere-du-Loup (November), Quebec City (December), Brossard (March), Bathurst (April) and in Repentigny (May). Go check it out !

All about tonight pop up @womance_ca shop! Totally enjoyed the event 💕 #lookdujour #summer #ootd #styles #womance #event #blogger #chikjolly -K&J

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We love to talk to you guys about companies that are expanding and that were built in our province. We hope you enjoyed !

See you soon,

-K&J

Hello Summer !

29 May 20171 Comment

Hello guys!

We are so happy to finally be back ! Finals are over and we can’t wait to create more content for you guys. We have a bunch of collaborations coming up in the summer and a ton of new ideas so stay tuned for that !

Today, we decided to show you some of our favorite outfits of the moment. It is slowly (very slowly) getting hotter here in Quebec so we are gradually transitioning more into summer clothes and we love it !

Thrift Shop

Last week we went to the opening of La Friperie Huppée, a company started by an awesome young entrepreneur we know (go check out her Instagram @lafriperiehuppee). There was a lot of cute clothes and I totally fell in love with this cute patterned dress ! Pairing it with my flowy hat and my boots has been my go-to outfit since then, I am obsessed with this look for summer !

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Dress / Zara ( La Fripperie Huppée )

Hat / American Eagle

Boots / Aldo

Reflective

During summer time I love to wear some fun sunglasses. I think that it can make a basic outfit a little bit more fashionable. My personal favorites are these super reflective sunnies.

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Off the shoulder top / Dynamite

Denim skirt / Urban outfitters

Sandals / Aldo

Choker / Aldo

Baywatch

For this look, I decided to wear my one piece swimsuit as a bodysuit. It is a perfect outfit to wear to a beach day.

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Swimsuit / gift

Jeans / Levis

Girlie with a Twist

I love bodysuits (got this one in two different colors, I’m a fan) since they’re so easy and comfy and I am still into the choker trend so this outfit represents my style 100%. Layering a bomber jacket over the top gives the overall look a little more structure and warms me up on colder days.

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Bodysuit / Forever XXI

Bomber Jacket / Zara

Skirt / Urban Outfitters

Choker / Armonia Jewelry

We hope you enjoyed this post ! If you have any ideas for upcoming ones, don’t forget to leave them in the comments.

Have a great week, see you soon !

-K&J

SubZero Sports

26 April 201726 April 2017Leave a comment

Hi guys,

Today we have a very special post in collaboration with a young brand created in Quebec city. In this blog post, we are going to present it to you and give you a small review of it.

SubZero Sports is a male and female clothing brand based in Quebec created by Daniel-Eric Almog, Vincent Zampieri Blackburn and Brendon Drouin Doyon. The idea behind the brand is to offer affordable clothes that are perfect for practicing any sport. In fact, the creators of Sub Zero realized that there is a lot of small brands creating pieces mostly for style, thus that were not designed to practice physical activities. This is where the idea of SubZero submerged and they decided to create high quality and affordable pieces perfect for a street style look but also ideal for a football practice.

As a matter of fact, after only 7 months, the company seeked for athletes like Olivier Paquet-Brissonare (player for the Carabin of Montreal) and Alexandre Giguère-Roy (Culturiste, rugby player at Cegep Limoilou) wearing their merchandise. After wearing them the day of the shooting, we totally understand why they adopted their clothes so fast! They are so comfortable and soft, we totally recommend trying them out.

As you can see, the logo of the brand is made out of the junction of an “S” and a “z” to create an hourglass where there is not much time left. They want to remind us that life is a question of time and if you want to do something do it now, which is something you can apply in any sport.

Go check their Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/pg/SubZero-Sports-164569654039392/shop/?ref=page_internal

Also, the owners wanted to give a special thank you to the people who helped them on different aspect of their brand.

Christophe Renaud/Photographer

Joé Hudon/Videographer et Photographer

Danaelle Nadeau/mannequin

Clara Trottier/mannequin

Jade Godbout/mannequin

Sarah-Maude Lortie/mannequin

Roxanne Harvey/Photographer

Lisa Marie Cusson/mannequin