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Quebec City part 1. Wow! What an incredible city.

Quebec City part 1. Wow! What an incredible city. The first night we went to the Christmas market and strolled the snowy dusted streets.
Day two started with a walking tour, followed by lots of eating (I was shocked that they have amazing vegan options here!) and a visit to the serene Strøm spa.

This elegant made-in-Canada vegan winter coat kept me quite toasty in the -10 weather. Brands are tagged.

#oldquebec #quebecity #freedandfreed #callitspring #noize #stellamcartney #winterwonderland #winterfashion #winteroutfit #classyvision #vegan #vegancoat #christmasmarket #travelcanada

It’s getting chilly! Some snaps from The Well in

It’s getting chilly! Some snaps from The Well in Toronto.

Coat and mittens are several seasons old, by vegan outerwear company Noize.

#toronto #thewell #winterwonderland #winterfashion #veganfashion #veganfashionblogger

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*screams in burgundy* #classyvision #burgundy #ma

*screams in burgundy*

#classyvision #burgundy #maroon #monochromeoutfit

Nerd by day. Diva by night.🤭 Ethical outfit det

Nerd by day. Diva by night.🤭 Ethical outfit details:
Waffle crewneck by Province of Canada -> Red velvet halter dress secondhand via Space Vintage, Kensington Market.

#classyvision #slowfashion #toronto #frenchstyle #oldmoneyaesthetic #classystreetwear #vintagevibe #shopsmall #smallbusiness

Time for a physical and mental reset. I live with

Time for a physical and mental reset. I live with a rare medical condition called Lymphedema. So addressing my circulatory and nervous system is a weekly practice for me.

Because of that, I’ve been practicing hot and cold circuits since I was a teenager.

Luckily, there are many facilities at gyms and spas specifically for this. So it’s no wonder I like exploring the various options in Toronto.

These facilities will offer a dry sauna or steam room followed by a cold plunge. Go slowly. The point is to relax into the physical sensations. (You can also mimic a similar, less intense treatment at home by alternating a steamy shower + ice cold bath.)

Once you’ve completed a 30-45 hot/cold circuit with deep, intentional breath work throughout, you should RELAX to reap the physical and mental benefits.

Alternating between hot and cold temperatures can be shocking the first time—but once your body adjusts to the temperature changes, something interesting happens.

—Improved circulation and metabolic rate: these circuits get blood circulation pumping, which can help speed up healing.

—Reduced inflammation: similarly, the lymphatic system starts moving, which reduces swelling and edema (fluid overload in tissues.)

—Decreased muscle pain and soreness: especially after strenuous exercise.

—Elevated mood: surprisingly, these circuits can boost endorphins, which can elevate mood and help relieve depressive symptoms.

Would you try a sauna + cold plunge circuit?

#toronto #sweatandtonic #lymphaticdrainage #mentalheath #physicalrecovery #coldplunge #sauna #hotcoldtherapy #hotcold #edema #inflammation

Slow Fashion in Slow Motion. I try not to play fa

Slow Fashion in Slow Motion.
I try not to play favourites with my dresses—but !! How dreamy is this Eliza Faulkner dress?
It was hand made in Montreal. She’s a designer to keep your eye on if you appreciate high fashion looks.
@elizafaulkner

#classyvision #slowfashion #ethicalfashion #veganfashion #frenchstyle #oldmoneyaesthetic #vintagevibe #classyvision #elizafaulkner #supportlocal
Canadian fashion designer, ethical fashion, slow fashion, classy outfit inspo, capsule wardrobe, Toronto

9 Slow fashion pieces I’ve been loving lately: 1

9 Slow fashion pieces I’ve been loving lately:
1 FROM RACHEL faux-fishnet tights
2 JOAH BROWN second skin top
3 BLEUSALT crewneck dress
4 + 1 yard wrap
5 LES BELLES semi opaque red tights
6 FRANC babe tee
7 AND/OR reversible knit skirt
8 + ROWE oversized tee
9 KOTN knit-mesh crewneck and pleated skirt in olive

#slowfashion #classyvision #streetstyle #torontofashion #redshoes #monochromeoutfit #autumnstyle #kotn #bleusalt #joahbrown

Slow fashion in slow motion. Swathed in sumptuous

Slow fashion in slow motion. Swathed in sumptuous layers of Bleusalt.

Outfit details:
— crew neck maxi dress and scarf made in California by Bleusalt
— vegan camera bag made in Italy by Stella McCartney; purchased secondhand via Vestiaire Collective
— Secondhand beret
— Ana Luisa necklaces (pr)

#slowfashion #slowfashionmovement #autumnvibes🍁 #classyvision #classystreetwear #toronto #frenchstyle #oldmoneyaesthetic #bleusalt #stellamccartney #secondhandfashion #callitspring #vestiarecollective #analuisa

Guests on Earth – refillable foaming soap – $20 off!

Guests on Earth – refillable foaming soap – $20 off!