SUMMER WORKOUT PLAYLIST

Hey guys! So this was supposed to go up yesterday but it wouldn't embed properly so here it is today, our summer workout playlist. For now we're just sharing the music that we use to keep us going but maybe in the future we'll do some sort of post about fitness, we'll see! The first part of the playlist is all workout music that's high energy and the last four songs are more cool down and stretch songs, enjoy!

xx Lucy & Keiko

1. I'm Out ft. Nicki Minaj - Ciara

2. Break it Off - Sean Paul & Rihanna

3. Treasure (Cash Cash Remix) - Bruno Mars

4. Get Busy - Sean Paul

5. Tuesday ft. Drake - Makonnen

6. Sledgehammer - Peter Gabriel

7. Happy Little Pill - Troy Sivan

8. Losing You - Solange

SUMMER WORKOUT PLAYLIST from fashion.protocol on 8tracks Radio.

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LIPSTICK REVIEW

First off, we'd just like to say that we're sorry about this being a week late but it's getting done now and that's what counts right? Anyways, to make up for it there is going to be some sort of post everyday this week so keep checking back for something new! 

So here we go, the dark-almost-black lipstick trend is huge right now and for once it's something that is more fitting to our style compared to a bright red lip or peplum tops or any other recent trends. Mac is one of the makeup brands that known for their lipsticks and the range of shades that they offer. When you're buying a Mac product, you know that you're going to be receiving the quality that you're paying for. The problem that we found is that when you're just trying out something, it can be hard to commit to a high end product because of the price. You may very well end up loving it and using every last bit of whatever it is but you might hate it and then feel like an idiot for spending a whole lot of money on something you'll never use. For those of you that feel the same way, we've found a dupe for Mac's wildly popular "Cyber" by Wet N Wild in the shade "Vamp It Up".

"Cyber" by Mac has been around for a while and is trusted and used by many. Kylie Jenner for one, wears it all the time but for those of us who don't have endless amounts of money ($16 US which is $17.56 CAD + tax which isn't actually obscene but is still a little steep for a test drive) there had to be a more cost effective option...

And that more cost effective option is this, "Vamp It Up" by Wet N Wild. Yes, it is not a super high end, high quality makeup brand but they make the closest dupe to "Cyber" we were able to find. At $2.29, the Wet N Wild option is a fraction of the cost for identical results. 

To briefly compare the two, the colour pay off is identical. With "Cyber" the first stroke is slightly darker than the first stroke of "Vamp It Up" but a second coat on both and you can't tell the difference. "Cyber" is a little bit creamier but when you're buying a Mac lipstick you're buying the quality that comes with it as well while with "Vamp It Up" you can tell that it isn't as high quality of a product but is still amazing for what you're paying. The last major difference that we found is the smell and obviously Mac lipsticks are known for their signature smell while Wet N Wild lipsticks are not but for most people this isn't something they really think or care about when purchasing a lipstick. Overall, "Vamp It Up" by Wet N Wild is a perfect dupe for Mac's "Cyber". We recommend checking out more cost efficient products before committing to the big budget items just to make sure you really love the colour first! Obviously this doesn't work for every product out there but it's a good tip to keep in mind to save a few bucks in the long run. Let us know your favourite dupes because we're always looking for new things to try!

xx Lucy and Keiko

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SUMMER BEACH BAG ESSENTIALS

Hey everyone! So this week we put together a little something for our summer beach bag essentials. If you're in Toronto like we are, you know that the past couple of days have been kind of rainy and chilly but here's to hoping that turns around and we get some sunshine!

(1) It's always important to wear sunscreen, especially in the summer time! At the beginning of the summer we had a beach day where we all forgot to bring sunscreen with us and everyone got horrible burns. Since then we've been carrying around sunscreen everyday.

(2) Beach hair can be really hit or miss so with Not Your Mother's Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt Spray you can make sure you are guaranteed those be achy waves. 

(3) What's a beach or a pool day without some trashy magazines or a good book to get lost in?

(4) Recently we've been really into making detox waters because not only are they great for your body but they're also delicious. For today we made a simple cooling cucumber water for a hot day in the sun. 

(5) A camera is perfect to capture your summer days! We like to use disposable cameras a lot because they're durable, easy and inexpensive but phones and digital cameras are perfect too.

(6) We have sunscreen for our skin but sunglasses are just as important! It's important that you keep your eyes protected in the sun, not only in the summer but all year round!

(7) And last, two of the most important things you should bring to the beach are your bathing suit and towel! This towel may not be the nicest but it's huge and big enough to fit three people on it, perfect for the beach with friends. This bathing suit form Sheinside.com is a play on the popular One Teaspoon bikinis but for a fraction of the cost!

Hope you guys enjoy seeing what we bring to the beach with us and we hope you're all having wonderful summers so far! Feel free to leave a comment telling us what you bring to the beach with you or if you have anything you'd like to see us talk about let us know in the comments or ask us on tumblr which will be linked below.

xx Lucy and Keiko

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JULY PLAYLIST

Hey guys, sorry we've been away for a while it's just been really busy lately. We have tons of stuff coming up soon for you guys but in the meantime, here is our July playlist!
xx Lucy and Keiko

1. Ain't It Fun - Paramore
2. All About You - Yung Sherman
3. Chandelier - Sia
4. Take Care - Drake ft. Rihanna
5. Runaway - Ed Sheeran
6. Try Again - Aaliyah
7. Back to the Basics - Lana Del Rey & Jay-Z
8. Latch - Disclosure ft. Sam Smith
9. Don't Wait - Mapei ft. Chance the Rapper and the Social Experiment
10. 0 to 100 - Drake

JULY from fashion.protocol on 8tracks Radio.

Long Weekend OOTDs

Sorry this post is a day late but over the long weekend we took a trip to Montreal so we haven't had the chance to put this together until now. It was much warmer than it has been in Toronto and we took the opportunity to walk around and wear the outfits that have been sitting in our closets all winter. We walked, we shopped and ate all weekend long! This week we'll be posting more about the things we did, where we stayed at what we ate while we were away so keep checking back for new posts! Here are our outfits from Saturday and Sunday, comment and let us know your favourite places and things to do while in Montreal down below!

SATURDAY

overalls - Thrifted
sunglasses - Kensington market
red mini backpack - Urban Outfitters
striped Sweater - Joe Fresh
black lace trim shorts - Forever21
platform sandals - H&M
blue and white ruffle socks - Forever21

jean jacket - Thrifted
sunglasses - H&M
shoes - Dolce Vita from Urban Outfitters
t-shirt dress - Urban Outfitters
bag - H&M
black lace shorts - Forever21

SUNDAY

jean jacket - Thrifted
flower print dress - Urban Planet
circle sunglasses - Kensington market
shoes - Converse all-stars original low cut

sunglasses - H&M
dress - Dynamite
furry cardigan - H&M
"k" necklace - Urban Outfitters
jewel necklace - Topshop

Summer Outfit Inspiration

Hey guys! Sorry its been a while since our last post, we'll be consistently posting as least once a week from now on though! So summer has finally started to make its way back and we thought it would be the perfect time to share some of our favourite trends and outfits for the coming season. We both use Polyvore to create outfits and to search for our own outfit inspiration so here are a few of our favourites for the warm weather!

LUCY'S OUTFITS

(1) Black 90s Halter Top - Forever21- $8.45
(2) Light Wash Denim skort - RiverIsland - $22
(3) Black Cleated Sole Extreme Platform Lace Up Boots - Lamodauk.com - $64
(4) Studio Legacy Leather Backpack - Coach - $280
(5) Daisy Stud earrings - Daisy London - $66
(6) Vintage Inspired Metal Circle Sunglasses  

(1) Loose Fit T-Shirt Dress - Balenciaga - $635
(2) Converse All Start Low Top shoes - $59
(3) Retro Circle Sunglasses

(1) Sleeveless Sweater Shirt - Yves Saint Laurent - $535
(2) Jailhouse Shorts - Beginning Boutique - $56
(3) Cross Over Platform Shoes
(4) Black Leather Antigona Shoulder Bag - Givenchy - $2130

(1) St Barth Mongolian Fur Vest - Calypso - $1080
(2) Black Cross Strap Playsuit - nelly.com - $35
(3) High Heel Cut Out Ankle Boots - Pull & Bear - $110
(4) Victoria Beckham Leather Tote - $3645
(5) Floppy Wool Hat - H&M - $16

KEIKO'S OUTFITS

(1) Black Cropped Sleeveless Tank
(2) Eye Embroidered Blue Bodycon Skirt - ROMWE.COM - $43
(3) Shoe Cult Consequence Boot - NASTYGAL.COM - $64
(4) Nicola Backpack - Monki - $52
(5) Wide Eye Ditsy Row Necklace - Topshop - $22

(1) Yeezus Reaper Roses T Shirt - Pacsun - $43
(2) Mimmi Denim Skirt - Monki - $45
(3) Plaid Shirt
(4) Black Windsor Smith Boots - $185

(1) Sunflower Halter Crop Top - insane jungle.com - $31
(2) Blue Zipper Split Bodycon Denim Skirt - SHEINSIDE.COM - $23
(3) Saviour Sianii Cuffed Flat Sandals - Cheap Monday - $55
(4) Nicola Backpack - Monki - $52

(1) Sybil Satin Singlet - Monki - $37
(2) Viscose Crepe Track Shorts - Francesco Scognamiglio -  $565
(3) Black High Waisted Bikini Bottoms - Topshop - $22
(4) One Teaspoon Superman Bodice - $82
(5) Funky Gladiator Jelly Shoes - ASOS - $21
(6) Disk Charm Necklace
(7) Mirror Mirror iPhone5 Case - NASTYGAL.COM - $30
(8) Walker Circle Large Frame Sunglasses

Don't forget to check out some of our other outfits and follow us on Polyvore (Keiko & Lucy) and we're always updating Tumblr with our Polyvore outfits and other fashion inspiration!

xoxo Lucy & Keiko

March Music Favourites

Hey guys, even though it's a few days late we thought we'd share our music favourites from the month of March. Enjoy!

xx Lucy and Keiko

1. Fancy (feat. Charli XCX) - Iggy Azalea

2. Another One Bites the Dust - Glee Cast

3. You Can Go Your Own Way - Fleetwood Mac Cover

4. Coming Home Baby - Mel Tormé

5. Next to Me - Emeli Sande

6. Or Nah (feat. Wiz Khalifa & Ty Doll $ign) - The Weeknd

7. The Purge (feat. Tyler the Creator and Kurupt) - Schoolboy Q

8. Telegraph Ave - Childish Gambino

9. Matilda - ALT-J

10. Blow - Beyoncé

March from fashion.protocol on 8tracks Radio.