Winter Warrior - Nira's Hot List January 2020
Nira’s Hot List Contributed by Virgin Radio Morning Show Co-Host Nira Arora
Are you in recovery mode? It can be hard to get back into a routine after the hustle and bustle of the holidays. It’s a bit intimidating to try to get all the puzzle pieces back in order. How about I help you change your state?! It’s time to be a Winter Warrior! They say that January can be one of the hardest months of the year – but let’s get it back in gear! Here are a few key items that may help you get your positive Winter vibes back!
Winter Warrior 3-in-1 Parka- Lululemon
Need I say more? The name of this winter jacket says it all! Could it be any more perfect? The Lululemon Winter Warrior 3-in-1 Parka is the perfect jacket for Vancouver. It understands all the different elements of west coast crazy weather. It’s all about feel, functionality and flexibility from the mountain to the street. Be ready for anything winter throws your way in this convertible parka that lets you wear layers on their own, or together for dry warmth. There is the outer layer, the inner layer and then you can connect those two layers to transform it into the mega parka! This parka lets you adapt effortlessly to everything the cold Canadian winter throws at you. Cinchable drawcord at the waist and cinchable hood – easy to wear together or separate according to the weather. If you haven't got yourself a new winter jacket in forever – like myself – this needs to be your investment, you’ll use it for years.
Vintner’s Daughter Active Botanical Serum
Have you ever been interested in communicating with your skin at a deeper level? How about with whole plant nutritional skincare? Let me introduce you to Vintner’s Daughter Active Botanical Serum. Our skin changes as the weather changes. Many of us are not aware of our skin’s needs – that’s the majority of the population, trust me! But there is one thing that you can do to meet your skin’s needs ALL year around! I was introduced to Vintner’s Daughter skin serum and it was a pretty mesmerizing experience. You don’t just apply it – there is a very specific process. A few drops in your hands, you rub them together and first inhale the botanical wonderland. Next you press, and push all over your face and neck for at least 1 minute. Every ingredient is of the very highest standards and their process not only extracts complete skin nutrition, but it also protects all of nature’s powerful synergies. Your skin will immediately recognize their plant actives and accelerate its own powers of regeneration, repair, brightening, and firming. The power of nature at your fingertips – its award winning and your skin will thank-you!
Morning Java Eyeshadow Quad - Clinique
This is the perfect addition to your winter makeup collection. I recently got a sample of the Clinique Morning Java eyeshadow and I was obsessed. My 2 year old broke my sample and I had to get a replacement immediately – I found it at London Drugs! Morning Java is super versatile with complimentary shades that you could wear alone or you can combine them for different looks. I love to layer these tones and use a black kohl liner to add the smokey eyes effect. If you want it to look a bit smokier you use the darker brown, and if you want it to look brighter use the amber gold. I prefer the Clinique Morning Java quad for travel too – there are so many looks you can do with it, resulting in less packing – which is ideal for me. The shadows are perfectly creamy, with the right amount of shimmer, and I haven't noticed any creasing. Play around with it and have fun!
AWAKE Caffeine Infused Eye Serum - Buddhaful
This eye serum by Buddhaful Skin Care works like a charm to tackle dark circles under eyes, eye bags, and fine lines (aka crow’s feet) using natural oils. Perfect for sleepy looking eyes! Plus the AWAKE serum smells amazing! Especially since you will probably be using it first thing in the morning most of the time. It now comes in a rollerball option which I’m super into! A little goes a long way and this bottle should last you over a year with daily use.
It’s an all natural blend: Avocado oil, almond oil (sweet), vitamin e, coffee essential oil, vanilla essential oil. Side note – if you have a a couple of stretch marks that you’re looking to tackle, try a bit of AWAKE on them!