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Shopping in Canada
My overview and thoughts about shopping in Canada
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My Buying Philosophy
I find myself in a position in life when I can do a little reset of my style and wardrobe and I thought I would document it on my site. I enjoy the thrill of the hunt when trying to finding a clothing style that suits me and I really, really want to find my…
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Embracing Uniqueness: My Journey Towards a More Sustainable Wardrobe
Ever catch yourself constantly longing for something new, despite having a closet brimming with clothes? I’ve pondered over this peculiar urge, realizing that I possess more than enough outfits to last a lifetime. Yet, the relentless noise of trends and must-have fashion items echoes in our minds, making it hard to resist. As memories from…
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Augusta the Brand Emilia Mary Jane Review
Aah, fashion and how it repeats itself. I remember wearing Mary Jane shoes in the nineties, and oh, how I loved them. So recently, my brain has naturally been interested in bringing them back into my wardrobe and over the last couple of weeks, Augusta the Brand appeared in my feed. Who are they? A…
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Self Improvement Plan Spring Update 2023
Spring has now officially sprung here in Finland and I continue my campaign. My aim is to work out what works best for my body regarding my overall health. In recent weeks I continued with the daily walking, and my phone now tells me that I have a high VO2 max rate, but the scales…
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Things I Almost bought Before Coming to my Senses
Oh, the internet. A dangerous tool that entices us to open our wallets and buy things we think we need but will get no use out of. Today’s theme is clothes. Don’t get me wrong, I always have a use for clothes, but I need to have the lifestyle to wear everything in my closet.…
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Self-Improvement Plan Update
There is always time to start. As I get older, I meet people around me who have “tried nothing and are all out of ideas” (to quote Ned Flanders’ parents on the Simpsons). My continued journey is my exercise. I am determined to exercise every day for as long as I can, and I do…
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Travel Diary: France
This is just a quick post to share some of my travel photos and experiences. I think I am obsessed with France and I need to visit again as soon as possible. Every time I visit the country, I fall in love with it more and more, and every region of France is different so…
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Helsinki Vintage Shopping: February Highlights
This week was cold, dropping to minus 10 degrees on Wednesday. I was, however, able to capture this image in the beautiful evening sky. At first, I thought I was seeing a couple of Chinese weather balloons, but I was told it was Venus and Jupiter (though I am probably misremembering). The time was 6pm.…
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Helsinki Vintage Shopping Late Winter: Blazer Hunter
I always have a target in mind when I go to the thrift store. Otherwise, I come home with so much cool stuff I do not need. It defeats the purpose of the whole exercise, which is to save a bit of the environment and consume less. Let’s talk about blazers. New, they cost at…
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Hair Product of the Month: Goldwell Dual Senses Bond Pro 60 Second Treatment
As I have already mentioned, I am privileged to test new beauty products as they come into the Finland market. There is a small budget here: I can only try products that come in under 20 euros, so I am pretty limited, but this month I have discovered one fantastic product. This time of the…
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Vintage Shopping Helsinki Short: The Retro Handbag
Enjoying the unique pieces I have acquired from vintage shops in Helsinki.