While I was pregnant, I did my best to stay active. Not only did it help me feel better as I grew, but I assumed it'd help me have an easier recovery once baby was born. After getting over the first trimester fatigue, I spent a lot of time spinning, swimming, and walking, and doing whatever strength training I could. I was also careful to stay away from planks or sit ups, things that would apparently give me that dreaded diastasis recti, or ab split, I'd heard so much about. That’s why I was …
Tread Forward
As with a lot of things in life, I tend to feel that sneakers are better when they're simpler. I'm not a fan of logos or flashy colours on my shoes, so an all-white pair without an overt brand showing have been my style of choice for a long time. Last Thursday, Everlane debuted a sneaker that's been a long time coming -- according to their team it's been 2 years, to be exact. They come off-white (and six other colours), and are completely logo-less and clean. They also happen to be the lowest …
My Favourite Everlane Pieces
If you're into well-made, well-priced basics, Everlane is a brand that you've probably encountered a whole lot by now. I'm personally a big fan: I've followed the company since the days when they only sold t-shirts, and still use the laptop case and carryall bag I saved up for when I was just out of university. On any given day, I typically find myself wearing at least one piece from the brand, so it's basically a dream to get to partner with them regularly on the blog! For those of us …
Flax Sleep: My Love Affair with Linen Bedding
We've been sleeping on linen sheets for about two months now, and let me tell you... we'll definitely have a tough time going back to cotton. I've always liked that lived in, effortless look that linen provides. I also know that the fabric has a huge fanbase, and those who are enthusiasts realllly love it. Until I started sleeping on it, though, I didn't really know a whole lot about the material and what it provides besides aesthetic appeal. So when I received these sheets from Flax Sleep, I …
Motherhood: 7 Things I Wish I’d Known
There's probably no greater cliché than this, but I can't believe how the time has flown. This month, Miles turned six months old (cue the tears). Time has been good to us: these days, he naps regularly and has started sleeping pretty well at night. He's begun eating solids, is coming close to crawling, and is steadily becoming more interactive and affectionate each week. During the newborn days, I heard from a lot of parents that it gets easier, it gets better. As a first time mom, that …
Beauty and Function with Free Label
Hello - long time no outfit post! Truthfully, I've sort of been trying to find my "voice" as a content creator since becoming a mom: as someone who's spent so many years been sharing my looks here, much of my time nowadays is spent at home in pajamas or more "practical" clothes that aren't very exciting. I think early parenthood has definitely shifted my relationship with clothing; whereas it used to be primarily about styling, I'm now first thinking about how my wardrobe fits into the needs of …
Shopbop Sale Picks
As the days stretch longer and the weather warms up, I've begun thinking about spring and what pieces I might consider adding to my closet. I've been partnering with Shopbop for a few years now, and it's consistently been one of my go-to places to browse when looking to refresh my wardrobe for the season. I like that they carry both the staples and new, up-and-coming brands in an easy to navigate site. For Canadians, it helps that shipping and returns are free and duties are included in your …
Functional Footwear: My Five Favourite Pairs
I'm a bit embarrassed to admit this, but once upon a time I used to regularly have two pairs of shoes -- flats and heels -- on me almost all of the time. I preferred the look of sky high heels, but would always keep a comfier pair stashed in my bag for when I needed to walk. It was inconvenient and honestly a big hassle, but back then my priorities were a little different than what they are now! It's been a few years since heels were my preferred form of footwear. Nowadays comfort is key and, …
Review: Everlane ReNew Parka
When it comes to cold weather, I'm pretty much what most people would call a wuss. I sleep with the same thick blanket all year round, and it's rare for me to not be at least a little bit cold all the time. You may know that I love layering, but the reality of it is that it's probably just as much for necessity as it is for style. For that reason, outerwear has always been one of my biggest weaknesses when it comes to shopping: the promise of warmth and coziness in a garment sounds very …
A New Year
Happy New Year! I'm a few weeks late into it, but better late than never, right? 2018 was such a big year in the world, with a lot of overwhelming and often heartbreaking news. Personally, it was the biggest year of my life and I'm thankful for a lot of positive change and new things: we got pregnant, renovated and moved into a new home, left Vancouver for a nearby suburb, and gave birth to our son. And somehow, in the midst of all that, I feel like I got absolutely nothing done. Maybe it was …