Sustainability
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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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The June Motel in Sauble Beach, Ontario; an Adorable Low-Budget Getaway
The June Motel Sauble Beach – Review & Things To Do I was looking for an Ontario-based getaway that wouldn’t cost a fortune and I managed to stumble upon The June Motel. Located about a 3-hour drive from Toronto, Sauble Beach is a relaxed beach town with an unpretentious attitude. Thankfully, it’s not overrun with…
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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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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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Why This Ethical & Sustainable Jewelry Brand is On My Radar
Chic Made Consciously: A Jewelry Brand Driven by Ethics. Minimalist, timeless pieces that transcend trends are my go-to for everyday accessories. Because I am a capsule wardrobe enthusiast, as well as being an ethical luxury blogger, jewelry can be a surprisingly difficult thing to shop for! I’m always on the hunt for pieces that blend…
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My 8 Favourite Cosy, Sustainable Work-from-Home Pieces
How to Look Chic While Working From Home with Eco-Conscious, Ethically Made Lounge Pieces. You may know by now that I’m the Work-from-Home Queen. I’ve had my WFH routine, and wardrobe, on-point well before the pandemic set companies into a panic across the globe. Because of this, I’ve had plenty of time to test out…
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The Vegan Girl’s Guide to Sustainable Winter Coats: 2020
Introducing the 2020 Sustainable Vegan Winter Coat Roundup. My highly-popular sustainable vegan winter coat guide is back! Written by a Canadian; so you know I’m looking for true warmth and wind resistance. (None of those “fall-appropriate” jackets found here!) These vegan winter coats are for -10° C and below. I’ve broken my vegan winter coat…
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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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Where to Find Fair Trade Home Decor & Furniture in Canada & the USA
There are Many Places to Shop for Fair Trade Home Decor & Furniture Thankfully, there is an ever-growing demand for fair trade home decor and furniture shops within Canada and the USA. Shoppers (just like you!) want to furnish, decorate, and cozy-up their homes with luxury pieces that are fair trade, ethical, handmade, or sustainably…