The Purist
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Need to Perk Up Pale Skin? Try Westman Atelier’s Powder Bronzer
It’s a Dead-Simple Bronzer That Looks Incredibly Natural Normally I’m known to indulge in a bronzed glow all year long. (Both natural and artificial.) But throughout my pregnancy I decided to opt-out of self tanners. This meant that none of my normal go-to bronzer looked quite right on my naturally pale skin. Thankfully I stumbled…
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What I’m Loving as a New Mom
High Quality, Durable, and Double-Duty Things That Are Worth the Investment While I would like to think that I’ve been able to maintain my personal style throughout pregnancy and motherhood, I have found myself shopping a little differently than I used to. Of course, I’m still investing in high-quality, ethical clothing pieces. But features that…
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3 Major Eco ‘Trends’ to Support in 2022
Let’s Make Them More Than a Trend! My hope is that these actually aren’t trends but will instead become permanent practices! I was recently a guest at Chatters Style Consciously event where the spotlight was on ’green’ haircare and eco-conscious product innovation. That got me thinking about which of the latest trends are actually worth…
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Documentary Premiere: The Last Tourist
The Last Tourist Explores Both the Negative and Positive Aspects of World Travel EcoTourism is a bit of an oxymoron. How can you be environmentally conscious while actively travelling, shopping, and consuming? To be blunt, I don’t believe there is a perfect, net-zero way to approach tourism and vacation travelling—unless your mode of transport is…
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Six Tips to Reduce Swelling After a C-section or Giving Birth
Nothing Could Have Prepared Me For the Level Of Swelling That I Experienced… When it comes to research, I thought I had studied all the possible scenarios for giving birth. Well, it turns out I missed a big one: many women’s bodies swell after giving birth. And if you’ve had a Caesarean, the swelling is…
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Why I’m Not Buying New Clothes in 2022
I’ll Be Shopping Secondhand and Vintage Only In an effort to both reduce how much I’m consuming and to demonstrate that secondhand fashion is just as desirable as freshly manufactured items, I am challenging myself to purchase only secondhand items this year! My husband had a good chuckle when I told him last November about…
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The Two-Thirds Rule: The Ideal Outfit Formula for Petites and Kibbe Classics
Use the Two-Thirds Rule to Visually Create Length and a Graceful Appearance The Two-Thirds dressing rule is one of the best (IMO) styling tips for Petites! It’s also a great rule to follow for Gamine, Classic, and Romantic Kibbe body types who would like to appear more streamlined. Dressing any of these body types may…
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A Hopeful Second Trimester Recap
The Second Trimester Was Probably The Easiest… And that’s no surprise! Most experienced mothers always say the second trimester is the best part of pregnancy. Your symptoms decrease, you start sporting a little baby bump, and you get to see the first images of your new babe. This article is the second in my pregnancy…
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Heartwarming Vegan Banana Bread Muffin Recipe
My Easy Vegan Banana Bread Recipe This is a simple vegan banana bread muffin (or loaf) recipe that’s pretty flexible. I will use what I have on hand, so feel free to swap out one type of flour for another or try adding dry fruits instead of nuts. The end result is a slightly crispy…
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Comfy, Chic, and Ethically-Made Brands for Winter
These Classic Cold Weather Pieces Fit into Any Capsule Wardrobe The combination of working from home for 8+ years and now being very, very pregnant for the first time had me reassessing my wardrobe. I know many of you may find yourself at home more and more these days! Or perhaps you simply want to…
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Ilia Review: Fullest Volumizing Mascara, Balmy Gloss Tinted Lip Oil, and Liquid Powder Chromatic Eyeshadow
Here are My Honest Thoughts on the Latest From Ilia Beauty… Spoiler: I love them. After maybe 18 months of not really wanting to buy or test any new makeup, Ilia really caught my attention with some of their newer formulas. The Balmy Gloss Lip oil has me swooning. It’s so easy to apply and…
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The Ultimate Made-in-Canada Gift Guide (and other Fair Trade / Sustainable Gifts!)
Looking For Something Nice While Also Supporting Ethical Businesses? I’ve got you covered! If you’re on the hunt for sustainable gifts, you have more choices than ever before. And this truly is the ultimate gift guide for those wanting to support local businesses and shop ethically while still nailing the “best gift giver ever” award.…