The Purist
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Meet My Sky Garden
A Lush Container Garden Perched Two Stories Up There’s a new chapter in The Purist Life, one that I haven’t spoken about before. But I’m ready to start sharing about another love of mine: gardening. I know that not all of you will find this topic interesting, but it does intersect with sustainability as well…
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Gorgeous Canadian-Made Dresses That Are Infinitely Better Than Reformation
I think the title speaks for itself. On to the dresses! Birds of North America For those seeking a more fitted dress that hugs and snatches in all the right places (and none of the wrong places!), take a gander at Birds of North America. I own four (!) of their dresses and each one…
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Say Adieu to Fast Fashion for Good
The Ethics of Fast Fashion: How to Shop Responsibly for Your Wardrobe Let’s explore the negative impact of fast fashion on the environment, people, and the planet. Plus, I’m offering some easy tips on how to shop responsibly for your wardrobe, including buying from ethical and sustainable brands, shopping secondhand, and investing in high-quality pieces…
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The Best Vegan Food in Paris
Urban Greener, the Best Vegan Brunch in Paris Let me assure you that I take brunch seriously. Very seriously. I tried several vegan restaurants in Paris before being absolutely blown away by this little gem hidden on a residential side street near Sacre Coeur. Urban Greener makes an epic brunch on Sundays. The size of…
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Vegan Silk: What Is It? Where Can I Buy It?
For Luxury Lovers, The Innovation Behind Vegan Silk is a Game Changer The days of having to settle for synthetic lux-looking materials is over. With the increased demand for vegan alternatives to luxury fabrics, many fashion designers have responded with chic options that deserve a spot in your wardrobe. Be on the lookout for vegan…
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Testing New Zero Waste, Plastic Free & Multi-Use Makeup Products
How Can Brands Design Makeup Packaging to be Zero Waste and Less Reliant on Plastic? This is an exciting topic for me! The amount of plastic used in makeup packaging has always irked me. Eyeshadows, blushes, and bronzers pressed into plastic palettes. Lipsticks, concealers, and mascara shipped in plastic tubes. And then these are placed…
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My 3 Minute Mom-Friendly Makeup Routine
On Days When I Have Some Time to Spare… I’ll be honest that makeup is not a part of my morning routine every single day. But often it is! And I believe that’s possible, in part, because I’ve nailed down the right method and the right products to help speed up the process. Conceal and…
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I’m Currently Obsessed With… #5 | New Mom Life
Body and Health Chloe Ting’s Summer Shred Challenge I’ll be the first to admit that I thought my body would’ve snapped back to its pre-pregnancy shape just a bit quicker… But given that I am seven months out from giving birth and still not quite where I want to be fitness wise, I figured it…
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How I Reduced My Waist Size Post-Pregnancy Using Hydrotherapy: Carillon Miami Review
Hydrotherapy Circuits Helped Me Shed Stubborn “Water Weight” (AKA: Stagnant Lymph Fluid) You may have heard about hydrotherapy. It’s the concept of moving between hot and cold water to rev up your circulatory system. But what most people don’t realize is that it can be used to help flush the lymphatic system. And I’ve learned…
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The $30 Thrift Find That Rekindled My Love of Styling
Finding My Vintage-Inspired Style (Again) “I’d rather die than wear a midi-length denim skirt.” At least that’s what I assume my teenage self would have probably thought about it. But it turns out, a midi-length denim skirt was exactly what I needed to help me see my wardrobe, and myself, with a fresh set of…
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Natural Fibre Pieces for a Summer Capsule Wardrobe
Play it Cool. Think Natural. When it comes to fabric, I’m a fan of naturals: cotton, linen, and bamboo. Whether you’re shopping new or secondhand, reading composition labels is a must. I probably don’t need to point out that as the temperatures outside increase, so does our tendency to sweat. Synthetic fabrics not only trap…
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My Top 6 Places For Awesome Vintage & Thrift
Where I Shop for Secondhand Clothing and Accessories Hey friends! I’ve already shared that I’ve challenged myself to buy no new clothes for one entire year. But what I haven’t shared yet is all the various places where I hunt for my vintage, secondhand, and thrift store finds. Today I’m spilling my go-to shops from…