Slow fashion, sewing, & sustainability
Hi everyone! Welcome back to the blog. As you may or may not have noticed, I haven’t been very active on here or over on Instagram lately. First of all, I want to let you know that I am working on my Spring capsule post and I hope to have that up for you soon!
Don’t you just love it when the seasons change? It always makes me feel refreshed, like I have a clean slate and a new beginning. I especially love when summer turns to fall, the leaves turn red and orange, and I pull out all of my cosy knits from deep within my drawers. I hope
A little over a month ago, a representative from Phillip Adam reached out to me on Instagram asking if I’d like to try their best-selling product: the apple cider vinegar shampoo. After taking a cursory look into their company and products, I emphatically said yes. It was the first time a brand whose values aligned
If you’ve ever shopped at a drug store for nail polish, you’ll know that there are entire walls just full of colours. Hundreds of subtly different shades of red; each brand’s take on the new ‘in’ colours; the latest long-wear, no-chip, perfect formula (until the next one comes out). And right next to that will
Last weekend we took a short, local trip to visit with friends in BC’s interior. While there were moments of excitement, overall it was the perfect peaceful and relaxing getaway from the city. It got me thinking more about the benefits of slow travel, something I would like to do more of. I have always loved
You might remember in a past article I shared my favourite DIY recipe for lightening your hair naturally. This is a great recipe for the summer since the lightening effect is intensified when you’re out in the sun, and as a bonus it gives you a beautiful, beachy look. But it can be quite drying,
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
Today I’m showing you my 5-product everyday makeup routine that I’ve been loving the past few months. It’s quick and easy, has everything that I need, and gives me a flawless yet natural look that is perfect for every day! Step 1: Primer Because I’m only using a few products, the most important thing for
Let me start this post with a quick disclaimer: this is not an ad. I am not being paid or sponsored at all to write this (I wish); it is simply me wanting to share my honest opinion. With that out of the way, I need to tell you about my best-kept skincare secret. I