The 12 Basics You Need To Build a Capsule Wardrobe Capsule wardrobes are so hot right now, yes? Have you tried one? Perhaps you’ve been thinking about it but have yet to pull the trigger. If so, before you start let me give you a hint: if you want to try a capsule wardrobe method, or simply edit your closet down to a thoughtfully curated selection, you will need some solid closet basics in order
Combat Outfit Envy By Shopping Your Closet One of my favourite ways to make my old clothes feel new again is by shopping my closet for outfits that I find inspiring on Instagram or Pinterest. Instead of using these platforms as a breeding ground for outfit envy (oh yes, this is a thing) and impulse purchases, turn them into tools for learning to make the most out of the clothes already in your closet. This
I don’t think there’s anything more satisfying than shopping your closet. Getting creative with what you already have by styling an old piece of clothing in a new way can be fun, exciting and feel great. Shopping your closet is not only good for your wallet, it’s good for the planet too, because it practices responsible consumption. And it’s fun! In this week’s video, I share the three steps I take to transform an old
Hi everyone! Here are some thoughts behind last week’s video about winter wardrobe staples that can help build chic outfits for the holidays and beyond. How to Identify Classic Silhouettes Because colour is so subjective depending on your style personality, closet colour palette and skin tone, I always prioritize clothing that has a classic silhouette when adding wardrobe staples to my closet. Classic silhouettes typically have similar characteristics which can still apply to different body
I used to think you had to spend years in a city before throwing up a travel guide, but when a favourite blogger of mine posted a Puglia travel guide after being there for only 3 days I thought: OK, I can do this. I recently visited the Greek island of Crete for the third time this summer (as well as Puglia – don’t worry, a like-a-local guide for that region of Italy is coming
You wouldn’t know this by looking at me, but I have a complicated relationship with my teeth. When I was in middle school, we learned that I had a tooth stuck up in the roof of my mouth, so I had to have a procedure to expose it and pull it slowly down with braces. In addition to this, we discovered that I was missing several adult teeth. Namely, the two on either side of
It really doesn’t feel like Spring where I am. We have yet to hit double digits and there’s snow in the forecast for today. But style and fashion must go on; we can still look good even though the weather doesn’t want us to right? Enter ethical footwear maker Poppy Barley’s annual popup in collaboration with Vincent! For those of you in the Ottawa area, Poppy Barley’s regular trek to Ottawa is always highly anticipated
I’ve been posting a new slow fashion vlog every Sunday since October and am loving the process of creating videos and sharing sustainable style tips this way. If you haven’t had a chance, check it out here. This week I shared 11 basics that are the foundation of a versatile and effortless wardrobe. After years of going through closets and working with my own minimal wardrobe, these closet staples provide seasonless versatility that women are
How many times have you seen someone else’s outfit – in the street, on Insta, on Pinterest – and immediately logged into your favourite shopping app to locate and potentially purchase whatever items you were coveting just minutes ago? We’ve all been there. As a reformed chronic-comparer, I understand outfit envy very well. But recent slow fashion and sustainable style choices have since come to the rescue! Watch this week’s vlog for some tips I
I talk a lot about slow fashion, but the other day got a great question – where to start learning about slow fashion? There are a lot of sustainable fashion and minimalist blogs on the internet, and these are a great place to start. But as far as I’m concerned, having a closet full of ethically made, or ultra basic clothing that you never wear is just as silly as shopping aimlessly and disposing of
The 12 Basics You Need To Build a Capsule Wardrobe Capsule wardrobes are so hot right now, yes? Have you tried one? Perhaps you’ve been thinking about it but have yet to pull the trigger. If so, before you start let me give you a hint: if you want to try a capsule wardrobe method, or simply edit your closet down to a thoughtfully curated selection, you will need some solid closet basics in order
Combat Outfit Envy By Shopping Your Closet One of my favourite ways to make my old clothes feel new again is by shopping my closet for outfits that I find inspiring on Instagram or Pinterest. Instead of using these platforms as a breeding ground for outfit envy (oh yes, this is a thing) and impulse purchases, turn them into tools for learning to make the most out of the clothes already in your closet. This
I don’t think there’s anything more satisfying than shopping your closet. Getting creative with what you already have by styling an old piece of clothing in a new way can be fun, exciting and feel great. Shopping your closet is not only good for your wallet, it’s good for the planet too, because it practices responsible consumption. And it’s fun! In this week’s video, I share the three steps I take to transform an old
Hi everyone! Here are some thoughts behind last week’s video about winter wardrobe staples that can help build chic outfits for the holidays and beyond. How to Identify Classic Silhouettes Because colour is so subjective depending on your style personality, closet colour palette and skin tone, I always prioritize clothing that has a classic silhouette when adding wardrobe staples to my closet. Classic silhouettes typically have similar characteristics which can still apply to different body
I used to think you had to spend years in a city before throwing up a travel guide, but when a favourite blogger of mine posted a Puglia travel guide after being there for only 3 days I thought: OK, I can do this. I recently visited the Greek island of Crete for the third time this summer (as well as Puglia – don’t worry, a like-a-local guide for that region of Italy is coming
You wouldn’t know this by looking at me, but I have a complicated relationship with my teeth. When I was in middle school, we learned that I had a tooth stuck up in the roof of my mouth, so I had to have a procedure to expose it and pull it slowly down with braces. In addition to this, we discovered that I was missing several adult teeth. Namely, the two on either side of
It really doesn’t feel like Spring where I am. We have yet to hit double digits and there’s snow in the forecast for today. But style and fashion must go on; we can still look good even though the weather doesn’t want us to right? Enter ethical footwear maker Poppy Barley’s annual popup in collaboration with Vincent! For those of you in the Ottawa area, Poppy Barley’s regular trek to Ottawa is always highly anticipated
I’ve been posting a new slow fashion vlog every Sunday since October and am loving the process of creating videos and sharing sustainable style tips this way. If you haven’t had a chance, check it out here. This week I shared 11 basics that are the foundation of a versatile and effortless wardrobe. After years of going through closets and working with my own minimal wardrobe, these closet staples provide seasonless versatility that women are
How many times have you seen someone else’s outfit – in the street, on Insta, on Pinterest – and immediately logged into your favourite shopping app to locate and potentially purchase whatever items you were coveting just minutes ago? We’ve all been there. As a reformed chronic-comparer, I understand outfit envy very well. But recent slow fashion and sustainable style choices have since come to the rescue! Watch this week’s vlog for some tips I
I talk a lot about slow fashion, but the other day got a great question – where to start learning about slow fashion? There are a lot of sustainable fashion and minimalist blogs on the internet, and these are a great place to start. But as far as I’m concerned, having a closet full of ethically made, or ultra basic clothing that you never wear is just as silly as shopping aimlessly and disposing of
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