What to Wear on a Plane Without Looking Sloppy
What to Wear on a Plane Without Looking Sloppy Somewhere along the way, we started believing that airport outfits had to be one of two things: comfortable or put together....
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Travel Capsule Wardrobe for Women Who Want to Pack Lighter
Travel Capsule Wardrobe for Women Who Want to Pack Lighter Packing for a trip sounds simple enough until your suitcase is open on the bed. You start with the essentials....
What Is Wanderleisure? A More Intentional Way to Dress for Life in Motion
Think about the clothes you wear the most. They're probably not the trendiest pieces in your closet. They're the ones you reach for without thinking. The comfortable pants that somehow...
How to Use the 5-4-3-2-1 Packing Method for a Smarter Travel Capsule Wardrobe
When you’re packing for a trip, it’s easy to fall into one of two traps: bringing too much “just in case,” or packing too little and realizing nothing works together...
Easy Travel Capsule Makeup Routine with Elate Beauty
Recently, I connected with the founder of Elate Beauty, Melodie Reynolds through Instagram. We'd had Elate Beauty on our wish list of brands we'd love to collab with and then...
How to Style Dressy Sweatpants: 7 Outfit Ideas for Work, Travel & Everyday
If you think sweatpants can’t look polished, think again. Encircled’s Dressy Sweatpants were designed to bridge the gap between comfort and confidence. It can be tailored enough for meetings, soft...
What to Wear When You Have Nothing to Wear: 5 Outfit Formulas That Always Work
We’ve all been there. You open your closet, stare at the options, and somehow still feel like you have nothing to wear. The time passes, your outfits pile up on...
Closet Cleanout Checklist: 5 Steps to Reset Your Wardrobe for 2026
A simple, mindful guide to refreshing your wardrobe without shopping. A new year often brings the urge to “fix” our closets such as adding a new coat, replacing worn basics,...
Build a Simpler Summer Wardrobe with the 3x3 Capsule Method
When life speeds up in summer, the last thing you want is to overthink your outfit. Enter: the 3x3 Capsule Method. Inspired by the idea of packing light but dressing...
Made in Canada Products You Can Support Right Now
Canadian-Made Brands to Support by Category Welcome to our list of hundreds of Canadian-made brands. This list is exclusively for brands making their product *in* Canada, not Canadian-designed or Canadian-owned...
5 Uncomfortable Fabrics to Take out of your Closet
Some wardrobe staples may look stylish, but they don’t always feel great when you wear them. From stiff blazers to scratchy t-shirts, certain pieces leave you counting down the hours...
How to Properly Wash Fabrics like Rayon from Bamboo, Modal, TENCEL, and MicroModal
When caring for garments made from delicate fabrics like Rayon from Bamboo, Modal, TENCEL, and MicroModal, knowing the right washing techniques can make all the difference. These fabrics offer softness,...