My Top 5 Favourite Canadian-made Elate Beauty Products
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...
The Latest
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...
OUR BLOG
the conscious life
- All
- #WomanCrushWednesday
- canadian made
- capsule wardrobe
- eco-friendly
- Encircled Studio Notes
- Gift Guide
- Health and Wellness
- made in canada
- Sewing Studio Tour
- Style Guide
- Sustainable Life
- Wanderlust
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,...
Fall Outfit Formulas With The Jetset Collection
September is drawing to a close, and with it comes crisp air, golden leaves, and cozy layers that define the start of fall. Autumn is the perfect in-between: a break...
Paris Packing: Mastering the Art of Carry-On Only Travel
Paris – the city of love. And how can you not fall in love with the French capital? With Haussmann architecture, cobblestone streets, and the most delicious pastries you will ever taste,...
The Solution to Transitional Dressing: Navy Pants
With spring just around the corner, comes the perennial question: “How do I seamlessly transition my winter wardrobe to spring?”. To that, we present you a two-word solution: Navy Pants....
The 3 x 3 Grid Method: Maximizing your Minimal Wardrobe
If you began the new year with a freshly curated capsule wardrobe but now feel stifled with your outfit options or made it a goal to become a carry-on only...