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PSA: Get Your Clothes Altered

An Old Way to Battle Fast Fashion

I never got my clothes altered growing up. I also wasn’t as much of a consumer then as I am now, and I just wore whatever I had and whatever was given to me as it was. As an adult, I’ve started shopping waaaaay more than I ever thought I would. And, I’ve become aware of how those shopping habits are impacting the planet negatively.

I mostly buy clothes online, so I rarely get to try things on before committing. I’m also a bargain hunter, 90% of the time the stuff I’ve bought is on sale, and non-refundable. Result? I’ve gotten my share of clothes that kind of/sort of fit. At least enough to be wearable, but are nothing like what I’d imagine. I mostly wear them out of guilt for having bought them, and am constantly disappointed at how badly they fit me. So I made the simply choice get getting my clothes altered.

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Four Classic Bandana Hairstyles

Bandana hairstyles are making a comeback, OK? Now that the whole neck scarf (let’s just call them bandanas) thing is back in a big way people are looking for more and more ways to style bandanas. One obvious answer? Put them in your hair! Bandana styling was the OG way to style a neck scarf. I would be lying if I said that I didn’t pull most of these styles straight out of 4 year old me’s repertoire.

Why to try bandana hairstyles…

Adding them can really add a personal touch to your outfit. It says that you really thought about what you put on (even if it only takes a minute to do). I used a traditional style bandana in this post, but I’m on the hunt for a nice tropical print on with bright colours. Brighter, bolder prints are a lot more ~in~ right now than the traditional bandana look. But I think what matters is how you style it, and the look you’re going for. Here are my four go-to, very quick and simple bandana hairstyles.

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The Eco-Friendly Gift Guide

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In honour of Earth Day I thought I would share with you an eco-friendly gift guide. Whether you’re buying for someone who’s super up on the sustainable and ethically conscious consumer movement, or you yourself want to buy more eco-friendly even when gift giving, I’ve got you covered. As the environmental movement gets co-opted by consumer culture, we’re seeing more and more eco-friendly products for different interests.

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Beauty Lifestyle

Maybelline Un-Nude Liquid Matte Lipstick Review

Gifted: The Maybelline Liquid Lipstick review features products that were sent to me free for review. All opinions remain to be my own.Maybelline Liquid Lipstick

Maybelline Liquid Lipstick Review

I’ve never received any products completely out of the blue like this before so I was surprised and excited to try these. I’m always a little hesitant when I receive a product for free. Mostly I’m thinking ‘if they’re sending it to me for free with no strings attached, how good can it be?!’ And that’s really just my own self-doubt kicking in, isn’t it? A lot of my favourite products are by Maybelline, but I have to say I’ve never been overly impressed by any drugstore lip products recently. Enter the Maybelline Stay Matte Ink, Un-Nude style.

I was instantly drawn in by the colour range in this collection. Not all of the shades are for me, and not all of the ones I love suit my skin tone nicely. But there’s really something for everyone here!

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NYX Tinted Brow Mascara Review

NYX Tinted Brow Mascara ReviewIn the past I have sworn by my NARS brow gel, but recently I’ve been on the hunt for a more affordable option since I use it SO much. The NYX Brow Mascara has been recommended to me by a few people, and the only one that I can seem to find on the drugstore shelves lately. I haven’t tries ANY other NYX products before this one, so buckle up for this NYX Tinted Brow Mascara Review.

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Jo Totes Review

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I have loved and used my camera bag for almost two years now. In that time I’ve gotten countless compliments and questions about it… So here it is! An extended Jo Totes review of my camera bag: the Jo Totes Siena bag.

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Sick Day Makeup Guide

Hello everyone! I have been HURTING lately. I’ve come down with a flu or something because I’ve been hacking up a lung and I’m SO exhausted all the time. Makeup usually takes a back burner when I’m feeling this way, but I’ve since learned a thing or two about low maintenance makeup that is perfect for sick days. Here is my sick day makeup guide.