Why I don’t believe in buying pyjamas

Why I don’t believe in buying pyjamas

Weird thing to say, I know. Let me ask you this: when was the last time you wore real pyjamas to bed? Like, classic plaid pants, nightgown, etc.? I have to admit that some of you probably said “last night!!” But I can’t help feeling 

Review: Hamilton Vintage Marketplace!

Review: Hamilton Vintage Marketplace!

Hamilton is a treasure trove of vintage pieces. There’s plenty of antique and vintage stores year-round (which I admit I go to VERY often), but my friend won free tickets to the Hamilton Vintage Marketplace this weekend so naturally I jumped at the chance to 

Spring 10×10: reflection

Spring 10×10: reflection

One thing’s for sure: for Canada, it definitely wasn’t spring! It was comforting to see other fellow Canadians adding boots or turtlenecks to their 10×10 capsules when the weather suddenly dropped to sub-zero while we were wishfully curating a capsule of short sleeves. I have 

Transformation: old jeans = new skirt

Transformation: old jeans = new skirt

I recently decided to tackle the big pile of clothes to ‘mend/alter’ sitting on top of my sewing machine. It had become a little bit of a guilty pile and I wasn’t sure if anything would still be relevant. Gladly, I saw potential in an 

My essential 15 pieces of jewellery.

My essential 15 pieces of jewellery.

It’s about time I talked about accessories! I’m a big fan of minimalist style and strategic layering, but there were days in my childhood and teen years where I was braiding hemp chokers and bracelets (yes, that’s me on the right in the hippie outfit) 

Questions answered: my first 10×10 challenge

Questions answered: my first 10×10 challenge

Ok, crash course for anyone who doesn’t know: the 10×10 Style Challenge was created by Lee Vosburgh (@leevosburgh) as a way to get a taste of capsule wardrobe life and embrace slower fashion. You choose 10 items of clothing for 10 days, wearing them in 

Workout clothes that are good for the earth, for the makers, and for us.

Workout clothes that are good for the earth, for the makers, and for us.

I’ve been compiling a reference list of brands that I can go to quickly when I need a piece of clothing. The next thing I needed was a good pair of black leggings (that didn’t constantly ride down my hips). Not sure how I came 

10 ethical brands I love

10 ethical brands I love

A little while into my adventure of shopping consciously, I realized that I’d need a quick reference list of brands and what they sell. That way, any time something got worn out, I could replace it without too much hunting online. I haven’t bought from 

The struggle for boots was real.

The struggle for boots was real.

Shortly after I decided to shop responsibly, I realized I needed to replace nearly all of my shoes. Can someone tell me why mine wear out SO fast? Now here’s the deal. Ethical shoes are NOT cheap. Which I am totally fine with.   Shoes