Capsule Wardrobe
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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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Natural Fibre Pieces for a Summer Capsule Wardrobe
Play it Cool. Think Natural. When it comes to fabric, I’m a fan of naturals: cotton, linen, and bamboo. Whether you’re shopping new or secondhand, reading composition labels is a must. I probably don’t need to point out that as the temperatures outside increase, so does our tendency to sweat. Synthetic fabrics not only trap…
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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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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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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…
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Early Spring Capsule Wardrobe Planner for Dark Autumns
{ This Spring Capsule Wardrobe Planner is the first article in my 2021 Sustainable Vegan Capsule Wardrobe series. } Planning my Early Spring Capsule Wardrobe. Most people plan their capsule wardrobe’s around a single season: Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall. But I personally find that too restrictive. I want need variety. Plus, I am really…
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Build a Capsule Wardrobe Based on Your Kibbe Body Type, Colour Palette, and Style Essence
Here are the 3 Factors to Consider When Planning a Capsule Wardrobe: There are two main factors that are critical to building a long-lasting capsule wardrobe: garment color and proportions in relation to your body. I think we can all agree that some colors are more flattering on us than others. And if you’re unfamiliar…
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Chic & Sustainable Vegan Winter Wear for Ethical Fashionistas
Ethically-Made is the New Black. As always, my focus is on ethical luxury. So everything on this ethical luxury guide is vegan and uses some form of conscious-manufacturing or design. All of the following items are either created locally, made from organic materials, created from repurposed materials and/or are manufactured in an ethical way. Don’t…
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Elegant, Casual Summer Packing List: Sustainable + Ethical Capsule Wardrobe
A Packing List for Elegant, Casual Styles that Will Keep You Cool from a Staycation to the Cottage. As things slowly begin to reopen and we are allowed to venture outside of our homes, many of us (myself included!) are itching to travel… anywhere! This practical summer/warm-weather packing list is my go-to. And, if you’re…
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Found: The ‘Forever’ Black Turtleneck by Eileen Fisher
The Perfect Sustainable Turtleneck That You’ll Wear Forever Eileen Fisher may not have the sexy media campaigns of other sustainable fashion brands that I love (hellllooo Reformation and Stella McCartney!)… But what Eileen Fisher may lack in media presence, she makes up for, in heaps, with industry clout. She was one of the first American…
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Chic & Cozy & Working From Home (ft. Sustainable Pieces I Love)
Just Another Neutral Outfit that I Love… Don’t you love it when things just come together out of the blue? Especially in your closet? Today I’m sharing a peek at the sustainable, neutral outfit combo I’ve been wearing non-stop! Many of you know that I work from home (I’m a designer and programmer by day).…
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How to Pack a Capsule Travel Wardrobe (Life-Changing)
Pack Like a Minimalist, Dress like a Maximalist. PS: These tips also apply for building and maintaining a capsule wardrobe year-round. If you are new to the concept of capsule wardrobes, let me start by saying that I’m a proud outfit-repeater. The pieces I choose are highly reusable. And I tend to do a lot…