The Purist
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Alexandra K Sneaker Review + My Go-To Maternity Look
A Pregnancy Look that is both Chic and Comfortable! I’ll admit that I was a little nervous about how to style my new figure as my pregnancy progressed. I knew that I didn’t want to invest in traditional Maternity clothing because I like to buy with my long-term closet in mind. (To date, I’ve only…
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Brutally Honest First Trimester Recap: Mental Health and Pregnancy
How I’m Balancing My Pregnancy While Coping With Depression and Anxiety Here is your fair warning that this is a very TMI article. Like… way too graphic for me to be comfortable with my coworkers or ex’s reading. I will also be discussing mental health, body image, projectile vomiting, and medications. These are all difficult…
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The Vegan Girl’s Guide to Sustainable Sweaters 2021
The Annual Round Up of Vegan Sweaters is Here! As I began my search this year for ethical brands that produce vegan sweater options, I was pleasantly surprised. You’ll notice that I’ve added quite a few new brands from the last vegan sweater guide that I published back in 2019. And this year, I’m focusing…
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Autumn Moodboard: Chic, Hygge, Vegan, and Moody
What I’m Channelling this Autumn: Hygge, Femme Fatale, Chic, Moody, Delicate Flames, Delicious Scents, Deep Breathing, Slow Mornings, and Cold Noses. I hope you’ve had a wonderful start to your autumn season. There are so many swoon-worthy things to look forward to at this time of year: maple trees transitioning through yellow, amber, and red;…
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Bleusalt Review: The Softest Sustainable Fabric, Made in the USA
My Favourites from Bleusalt It’s no secret that I’m a fan of the California-based, sustainable fashion brand Bleusalt. I’ve mentioned their basics multiple times, including my Sustainable & Cozy Vegan Winter Fashion video. I’ve been wearing their bralettes under many breezy button-downs and plunging sundresses for years. And the turtleneck I purchased last winter was…
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Veerah Vegan Boots & Autumn Accessories for a Capsule Wardrobe
4 Autumn Accessories for Minimalists Autumn is brief in Toronto. Speaking from a wardrobe perspective, it lasts around 4 – 7 weeks, depending on when the winter temperatures roll in. So despite being an avid fashion lover, autumn clothing just doesn’t get that much attention from me. That’s because I don’t like investing in items…
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Sustainable Autumn Packing List: 1 Week in San Diego (While Pregnant!)
Traveling While Pregnant: What to Bring to a 1 Week Oceanfront Stay I guess you could call this our “babymoon” though it really was a business trip for my husband. We decided to stay in a very isolated area, away from the busy downtown and right on the water. Specifically, on an island peninsula. Coronado…
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My Summer Face and Body Skincare Favs: Exfoliants, SPF’s and Moisturizers
The Products That Worked for my High-Maintenance Skin this Summer With summer coming to a close, I thought I should re-cap my most used skincare products. As you may recall, my face is slightly combination and acne-prone with some fine lines and large pores that clog easily. Sounds dreamy, right? However, my skin from the…
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My Day-To-Day Easy Vegan Makeup (No Foundation)
My Current Makeup Routine Takes Just 15 Mins! My day-to-day vegan makeup routine is one of my most requested topics! So I’m happy to share my current cruelty-free, non-toxic makeup routine with you today. Dusan treated me to a weekend at The Four Seasons Toronto, and we had a wonderful time relaxing (and eating!) together.…
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The June Motel in Sauble Beach, Ontario; an Adorable Low-Budget Getaway
The June Motel Sauble Beach – Review & Things To Do I was looking for an Ontario-based getaway that wouldn’t cost a fortune and I managed to stumble upon The June Motel. Located about a 3-hour drive from Toronto, Sauble Beach is a relaxed beach town with an unpretentious attitude. Thankfully, it’s not overrun with…
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Warm Weather Things I’m Currently Obsessed With… | #4
It’s been quite a while since I published an article in my ‘I’M CURRENTLY OBSESSED WITH‘ series! We are long overdue for a roundup of items I’m swooning over. Today’s list consists of lovely, conscious things for the warm weather days ahead. And many of these items came along with me on my recent trip to Sauble…
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Kibbe Soft Classic Celebrities and Bloggers to Follow
Are You a Kibbe Soft Classic? I’ve been on a bit of a Kibbe Body ID research kick. Knowing what Kibbe category I fall into has been immensely helpful! But it took me about 2 months to confirm that I was a Soft Classic myself. For whatever reason, there just doesn’t seem to be a…