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Neutral + green outfits that I’ve worn lately. S Neutral + green outfits that I’ve worn lately. Sustainable brands tagged.

#slowfashion #slowfashionstyle #canadianfashion
A dreamy stroll around the Spadina Museum in an eq A dreamy stroll around the Spadina Museum in an equally ethereal secondhand(!) blouse.

I will always be a sucker for gardens and antiques. But put them together? Well, I’m hooked! 
This summer I’d love to do more antiquing—drop any suggestions below 🪽

#classyvision #slowfashion #toronto #frenchstyle #oldmoneyaesthetic #shopsecondhandfirst
Saturday in Toronto wearing several Canadian desig Saturday in Toronto wearing several Canadian designers 💚 @wearmayana @elizafaulkner 

#supportyourlocal #canadiansmallbusiness #slowfashion #slowfashionmovement #monochromeoutfit #greenoutfit #wideleg #70saesthetic #emeraldgreen
A New York minute. A New York minute.
Luxurious. Made in Canada 🧸 Swipe to see the s Luxurious. Made in Canada 🧸

Swipe to see the swoon-worthy details of this dress by @elizafaulkner 
It pairs perfectly with my @freedandfreed winter coat (also made in Canada!!) and @pixiemood purse.
These winter-ready boots are ethically made in Europe by @naeveganshoes (pr)

#canada #madeincanada #slowfashion #monochromestyle #monochromeoutfit #elizafaulkner #freedandfreed #pixiemood #naeveganshoes
A bittersweet end to 2024. Wanting to disappear in A bittersweet end to 2024. Wanting to disappear into the void of the numbness, I debated sharing this… the sudden loss of my friend Justin, who I first met when I was only 19, has rendered me … detached and inarticulate. 

2025 is a year that I plan to scale back my social media presence. Not because I don’t enjoy sharing on the topics of sustainability, ethical luxury and the joys of intentional living… but because I have other passion projects. And I feel like the time has come for me to flex those skills, push my own boundaries, to see what I’m truly capable of.

Justin and I sometimes felt like we were cut from the same cloth. We could adapt to anything, thrive anywhere, and yet never feel settled. We both struggled with the pull of curiosity and wanting to take things apart, just to see what’s inside. And of course, the thrill of deciphering the impossible. I remember dancing in my twenties to Bittersweet Symphony, blasting from the stage speakers while his dad DJ’d at The Mod Club. Countless nights and debates and laughs. And as we grew older, weekend brunches and side hustles in finance, technology, or whatever fascination had currently taken hold.

He always stood up for me, and more importantly, my mind. We believed in each other’s potential. The more cerebral, the better. Thinking of the brilliant mind that we’ve lost will forever bring overwhelming grief to me. 

I will miss you Justin. Rest easy now my friend xo.
An ode to Le Château Frontenac. I could not imagi An ode to Le Château Frontenac. I could not imagine a dreamier place to celebrate Christmas than within an 1800s castle*

*although Châteauesque, this huge structure was never actually used as a wealthy family dwelling. It was actually built to attract more tourists! After its completion, it was decorated with ornate Art Deco structures outside. The cannons and brick military walls are authentic though. They are the remnants of the long battle between the French and the English.
It’s also a National Historic Site of Canada.

#chateaufrontenac #frenchstyle #oldmoneyaesthetic #oldmoney #quebec #quebecity #vintagevibe #christmas #classystyle
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 snow 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
Guests on Earth – refillable foaming soap – $20 off!

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