Slow fashion, sewing, & sustainability
As I was sorting through my coat closet this month, I came across my old wool pea coat. I’ve had it for over ten years, and it has been well-loved. It was pilling, the wood buttons had chipped, and the interior lining was ripped in several places. And yet I’d still been hanging on to
Creativity is one of the greatest joys enabled by living a simpler life. By consuming less, there is room to create more. Yet leaving my corporate job to embark on a creative life is one of the scariest things I’ve ever done. I deal with fear on a daily basis: What if no one likes
I used to live on my own in a one bedroom apartment, which meant I had space for a lot of stuff. I had two full closets to myself, and they still managed to be overflowing. When I moved in with my boyfriend two years ago, I donated about half my closet to make the
If you’ve read my story, you might know that I’ve made a pretty big life change recently. To sum up quickly, I left my corporate career to pursue my goal of becoming a full-time lifestyle blogger. I liked my job, but I had realized that my true passion was to help others on their path
Recently, I undertook a 12 x 12 Challenge where I wore only 12 items for 12 days. It was fun and I learned a lot! But to make sure I wasn’t wearing the exact same outfit everyday, I had to get creative. Towards the few final days, I started to feel a little bit bored
Skirts are an item in my closet that don’t get a lot of love, especially not in the cooler seasons. But I do own a few, and I’d like to get some more mileage out of them. In this article I’ll be showing you my three favourite (warm) ways to style skirts in fall! I’ve
As someone who consigns clothing, buying secondhand clothing is clearly something that I strongly support. There are so many benefits – it saves money and helps the environment, to name a few. Keep reading to see my top 5 reasons for buying your clothing secondhand! 5 Reasons to Buy Secondhand Clothing It costs less. One
About a week ago, my boyfriend Jason and I took a weekend trip to stay with his family. It was such a nice, relaxing getaway and felt great to get out of the city. We were only gone for a few days, so I didn’t need to pack much. However, I am a serial over-packer
The words ‘shopping‘ and ‘minimalism‘ might sound like they don’t belong together in a sentence. However, I’ve learned that minimalism really isn’t about deprivation, but intention. I used to be a total impulse shopper – I’d buy what I wanted as soon as the thought crossed my mind. A lot of the time, this led me
For an “aspiring minimalist”, I’ll admit that I have a very full skincare routine. But, taking good care of my skin is something I really enjoy and invest in. Plus, I don’t spend a lot on brand new products or buy more than I need. I’ve also moved to almost exclusively using eco-friendly and natural