Wardrobe
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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…
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Packing List: Spa & Wellness Retreat to Rustic St. Anne’s Country Castle
What to Bring to a Wellness Spa for a 3 – 4 Day Trip St. Anne’s Spa has always been a dream destination for me. The 1800’s heritage country castle is located out in the rolling countryside. And, it’s onaly a short drive from Toronto. It’s the ideal mix of serene wellness spaces, modern spa…