You might need more protein in your diet to increase recovery and repair and build muscle and it can be a good idea to supplement with protein powder. Whey-based protein powders are the easiest and most common but here are 4 reasons why your protein powder should be vegan…

In February I travelled to Shanghai, China to visit my cousin who has been living there for a few years. Everything is flashy, there are fun lights on every building, and all the decor is extra and beautiful. I quickly found out was that Shanghai is a very cool city and it is also quite easy to travel as a vegan…

I wanted to learn more and started looking at different places around Calgary. I found Rejuvenation Laser and Aesthetics, a brand new state of the art facility with highly experienced nurses and doctors and booked in for a free consultation…

Living in Calgary we are lucky to be so close to the mountains. Driving out to the mountains is the perfect way to escape the city and spend the weekend! Last month Canmore’s first luxury hotel, the Malcolm Hotel, opened so I had to check it out…

One of my favourite things about Calgary is the fun events that we have and that there is more happening all the time. This year, there’s an event coming that is brand new to Calgary that I am very excited to announce!

On July 29th I was lucky enough to attend Packwood Grand, the social event of the summer in Calgary. Me and almost 2000 other people enjoyed a beautiful summer day at the Century Downs Casino and Racetrack. I'm going to try and convey how wonderful Packwood Grand...

It's Canada's 150th birthday this year and there are lots of fun events coming up to celebrate! This past weekend Sobeys, Safeway, and IGA, proudly Canadian companies, hosted the...

One of the biggest challenges of living in a cold climate, like Calgary, is finding a winter jacket that is warm and checks all of the boxes. This is why I am beyond excited to have found the best winter jacket that checks every single box, the Wuxly Movement Vegan Doe Parka…

The vegan community in Calgary is amazing! Here are some new vegan restaurants in Calgary that you should definitely check out…

I spent five days in Paris and felt like it was a great amount of time. I definitely didn’t see everything because there is just so much and I know that I will be going back. Keep reading to see my travel tips, itinerary, and how to travel vegan in Paris…

Travelling vegan in Italy was so much easier than I thought it would be. Keep reading to see my travel tips, itinerary, and how to travel vegan in Italy…

Yasou! I'm travelling around Europe for five weeks and my first stop was Greece! Here's a breakdown of my time there and how I was able to travel vegan in Greece…

This summer I decided to do some touristy things around Banff and I checked out what Pursuit Collection had to offer…

I had the opportunity to sit down with Sara Dudley, the Executive Director for The Sunscreen Company. We talked about how the company started, the secret to staying beautiful forever, and everything sunscreen…

…there is still a huge gap in the market, especially when it comes to things like vegan fashion. I am very excited that someone recognized this gap and decided to do something about it. Crystal Brown opened Calgary's only all-vegan boutique, The Grinning Goat…

Today I'm going to share an absolute hidden gem and my new favourite spa. Brand new to Calgary, Hammam Retreat and Spa is such a unique space with so much to offer!

Since I've started talking more about my new vision for the blog and my ethical and sustainable lifestyle a lot of people have asked: "how can I shop ethically/sustainably in Calgary?", so I decided to make a list!...

Okay friends, get ready for some serious feels. I want to start by telling you the story behind Tribe of Lambs, a compassionate jewelry company. Because when you learn what they do and why they do it, it will pull on your heartstrings and make you fall in love with this company...

Okay, ladies, you might be thinking "what don't I know about my bra? I've been wearing them for so many years. I've got this sh*t figured out". Well, apparently almost 80% of women wear the wrong size bra...

Is anyone else in love with smoothie bowls? I've been seeing them everywhere lately and I can't get enough. I saw these Pinterest-worthy smoothies bowls on The Juice Shop's Instagram and had to have one! I spent Saturday morning snapping some photos and sampling their...

Have you ever seen people walking around with huge red circles on their skin? It's becoming more common and it's less shocking when you find out it's not actually from an octopus attack. If you still don't know what I'm talking about...

I've always loved reading and James and I love to buy books. So much so that our bookshelves are overflowing. When I saw the new and improved Kindle Paperwhite I knew it was exactly what I needed...

The first few weeks of having my blog have been a whirlwind of energy and excitement. I have received more traffic and feedback than I could have imagined. I wanted to keep the energy going and host a little launch party for my blog (okay, it was just an excuse to have a party and hang out with cool people)...

I have a serious sweet tooth and it can be hard to find vegan desserts around Calgary. But because I am constantly looking for my next sugar fix...

There are so many recipes available online, on Pinterest, even Facebook and Instagram but I still love a good cookbook. I thought it would be fun to share my vegan cookbook collection...

I wanted to learn more and started looking at different places around Calgary. I found Rejuvenation Laser and Aesthetics, a brand new state of the art facility with highly experienced nurses and doctors and booked in for a free consultation…

I had the opportunity to sit down with Sara Dudley, the Executive Director for The Sunscreen Company. We talked about how the company started, the secret to staying beautiful forever, and everything sunscreen…

Today I'm going to share an absolute hidden gem and my new favourite spa. Brand new to Calgary, Hammam Retreat and Spa is such a unique space with so much to offer!

Did you see my skin story and how I got the best skin of my life? If you did, you would have seen how much acne I used to have and how little I have now. Throughout my acne journey, I learned A LOT about pimples...

I've been on the hunt for a great purple shampoo that is a bit more natural and doesn't contain any of these ingredients but it has actually been very difficult. My most recent search on... 

I have been getting a lot of questions about how I get my natural nails to be so long and healthy. The more I thought about it I realized that I do have some nail care tips and tricks to share. If you do these 4 things...

I'm not sure why I feel like sharing all of my personal stories lately. Last week I shared the story of why I went vegan and today I am sharing my skincare story and how I now have the best skin of my life...

When I first got into makeup I was very obsessive (weren't we all?) and tried MANY makeup brushes. I have picked my absolute favourite brushes to share with you but before I talk about the best vegan and cruelty-free brushes I want to...

Have you heard of derma planing? Otherwise known as shaving your face? It's become a bit of a trend and you might think I'm crazy but I have filmed a video for you

I've started a new project and I can't wait to share it with you. The intention behind it is to help you fall in love with your closet, find your style, and save money!

Hi friends and happy first day of summer! I recently collaborated with Pam and Amy, the two boss babes behind NVR Satisfied, for these must-have Spring and Summer jackets...

I have been getting a lot of questions about how I get my natural nails to be so long and healthy. The more I thought about it I realized that I do have some nail care tips and tricks to share. If you do these 4 things...

When I first got into makeup I was very obsessive (weren't we all?) and tried MANY makeup brushes. I have picked my absolute favourite brushes to share with you but before I talk about the best vegan and cruelty-free brushes I want to...

So you know when someone tells you not to do something and it makes you want to do it even more? Well, that is how my vegan story began.

I've rounded up some of the things I've been loving in March and just a warning, there are A LOT of beauty products. I picked up quite a few of these things...

The first few weeks of having my blog have been a whirlwind of energy and excitement. I have received more traffic and feedback than I could have imagined. I wanted to keep the energy going and host a little launch party for my blog (okay, it was just an excuse to have a party and hang out with cool people)...

I still appreciate the craftsmanship of a high-end designer handbag. So I have done some digging and was very excited to find that there are quite a few high-end designers with faux leather options...

Being vegan means that I don't get to splurge on designer bags (which is probably a good thing). But there are a lot of beautiful bags I would like to have...

Lush Cosmetics was kind enough to send me a package full of their products! I tried them out and wanted to share my thoughts with all of you...

Being vegan means that I don't get to splurge on designer bags (which is probably a good thing). But there are a lot of beautiful bags I would like to have...

I've rounded up some of the things I've been loving in March and just a warning, there are A LOT of beauty products. I picked up quite a few of these things...

Francesca has created the coziest, freshest, and most beautiful store for all us lucky Calgarians. I just feel so happy and at home in this space and the more I learn about the amazing products...

Hi loves! I have another video for you this week! This time I wanted to show you some of the outfits I wore in California. I found some new favourite pieces that are great for the Spring and Summer season... 

For today's blog post I am beyond excited to introduce you to a clothing company that is ethical, eco-friendly, and sustainable. But first of all, I need to tell you more about Laura (also known as LB), who is the definition of a boss babe. This girl does it all...

I love trends because they always bring something new and exciting to our closets! These are the trends I'm loving so far in 2017!

Can you ever have enough jewelry? I think not. I'm always looking for brands with beautiful and timeless pieces and I especially love when they are local. So when I found Quins Co...

FINALLY! A recipe for you guys! This recipe wouldn't have happened if not for an amazing lady that came into my life...

Being vegan I generally eat healthy but sometimes (a lot of the time) I like to eat out and treat myself to dessert. If you live in Calgary these are the healthiest and tastiest places to eat out and...

So the other day I picked up a contour kit I bought a few years ago and decided to read the ingredients on it. I don't know why I randomly did this but I've been using it for a while and I was so upset to see that it was full of parabens and...

Distilled Beauty Bar and Social House is such a special place and so much more than your average spa. I think the most amazing part of my afternoon at Distilled was the feeling of being completely stress free...

Only 26 more days until Christmas!!! Which means it's almost time to freak out because you don't know what to get anyone...

Since I've started talking more about my new vision for the blog and my ethical and sustainable lifestyle a lot of people have asked: "how can I shop ethically/sustainably in Calgary?", so I decided to make a list!...

Today I am so excited to introduce you to boss babe Lindsay and her amazing new company Frankie and Finnigan. Lindsay is a total boss babe trailblazer, 5 years ago she was the first woman in Canada to...

Okay, so I might have a slight obsession with marble right now... Specifically white marble. It just looks so clean, minimal, and timeless. Does any one else feel this way?

I've struggled with my skin since I've been about 14 years old. I'm acne prone and have very dry skin and I felt like I had tried everything to fix it. After learning more about product ingredients and being consistent with my routine...

Creating my first Lookbook was an interesting experience. First of all, it was supposed to be a Fall Lookbook but in snowed in Calgary and it is freezing cold hence the Fall/Winter. I also did not anticipate...