Shopping Guides
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Support-Local and Gift Sustainably: 2024 Gift Guide
Make Your List with Slow Fashion Brands, Locally Owned Shops, Sustainable Beauty and Timeless Pieces that will Last. It’s that time of the year again where I round up my absolute favourite pieces to gift (and get)!! Every item mentioned is either made locally (Canada or USA), has sustainably-minded manufacturing, or is a 100% vegan…
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Embrace Summer with Ethically-Made Stretch Knit
The Classic Warm Weather Staples That Won’t Let You Down Summer is here in all its bright and sweaty glory! And with the sun high and the days long, it’s time to consider adding thoughtful pieces to your wardrobe that will allow you to soak in every moment of the season’s fun, without soaking up…
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The Modern Mom’s Guide to a Chic and Functional Spring/Summer Capsule Wardrobe
Psst: This List Is Also a Handy Packing Guide Hello, modern mamas! Forget falling into fleeting trends. It’s time to invest in quality items that make you feel fabulous, look fantastic, and don’t compromise your ability to keep up with your little ones. This guide will help you curate a capsule wardrobe that’s stylish, functional,…
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Quiet Luxury: Vegan Winter Fashion for the Chic and Conscious
Stay Warm Out There As you probably already know, quiet luxury fashion is built on classic wardrobe staples that rarely go out of style. It’s a modern take on ‘old money’ dressing. These are functional and high quality pieces that tend to look more understated than over the top. And unlike other guides on the…
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Minimalist Bahamas Packing List: What You Need To Bring
How to Stay Cool in the Caribbean Heat The Bahamas are a beautiful and popular Caribbean destination. But many visitors underestimate just how intense the heat and humidity are. During my trip to Paradise Island in June, I realized there were some things that would have made my stay far more comfortable. Now I know…
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Can Slow Fashion Be Affordable? Yes!
Insider Tips for Shopping Sustainably on a Budget Sustainable fashion has gained popularity in recent years, as more people become aware of the negative impact of fast fashion. However, one of the biggest concerns people have about sustainable fashion is the cost. My response is always: “Yes it is more expensive than H&M/Walmart/Shien/whatever—that’s the actual…
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Stop Buying Junk and Invest in the Heirloom Jewelry You Actually Want
Here’s Why You Should Shop Recycled & Fair Trade Jewelry Heirloom. It’s a word that resonates and has deep meaning. And yet few of us include heirlooms in our day-to-day jewelry collections. Why is that? For as long as I can remember, there has been a craze about collecting heaps of on-trend accessories. And of…
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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 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.…
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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;…