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February 4, 2025

10 Canadian Intimates Brands to Support Before They’re Gone

Back in 2020, I put together a list of ethical intimates brands—only to look back years later and realize that most of them no longer exist. Running a small, ethical business is already an uphill battle, but throw in inflation,…

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⚠️ content warning: sexual assault 57 men in the ⚠️ content warning: sexual assault

57 men in the group chat, and we’re all only finding out two years later because Jane Doe filed a civil lawsuit.

I think when stories like this make national headlines, it can create the illusion that they’re shocking because they’re rare. That this is something that happens at some fraternity, at some university, in some city you’ve never been to.

But shit like this happens all the time in our own cities. 

I’m sharing one of many stories I could tell that should make your blood boil. And trust and believe, most women have their own version of these stories too.
A bit about @wearhuha and the new Softwear collect A bit about @wearhuha and the new Softwear collection that drops today. 

A few things I also forgot to mention: the brand offers sizes 2XS to 3XL, it’s based right here in Vancouver, like their undies the Softwear is available with bundle and save options.
Once again, I’m just giving @reformation my money Once again, I’m just giving @reformation my money
Listen, I always have these grand plans to vlog bu Listen, I always have these grand plans to vlog but after a few hours, I either forget or my phone dies or both. So it was meant to be a weekend vlog is now a Saturday morning vlog.

Sooooo, *annoying influencer voice* come with me…
1️⃣ spent my morning with @holtrenfrew at their k-beauty pop-up where I learned that @rebekah.ho can’t count to seven
2️⃣ tried the pecan pie latte at @slocoffee_ , my first fall season drink of the year. I liked it, flavour was subtle and not to sweet
3️⃣ went to @nettlestaleshop to try on @ratboi , a new brand for the shop! Loved this polka dot set but it wasn’t quite my size so I ended up passing on it.
4️⃣ lunch at @nubatown , still one of my all time faves 
5️⃣ went for an upper body focused massaged with Andi at @solamassagestudio — so I never get massages because I have a hard time relaxing and I’m very ticklish. Andi has created such a relaxing environment. I even fell asleep. This massage was heaven and while I was sore the day after, the day after that I felt great.

Taking bets now on whether or not I ever do this again.
@thekatierattray at @eminenceorganics took one loo @thekatierattray at @eminenceorganics took one look at my skin and knew exactly what it needed: hydration and brightening.

Some things stayed the same because the Eminence cleansing oil and I go way back. Like, look at the bottle. That is commitment. But I also found a few new faves along the way.

My current lineup:

🫒 Stone Crop Cleansing Oil, obv
🫧 Kombucha Microbiome Foaming Cleanser
✨ Bright Skin Licorice Root Exfoliating Peel
🌙 Kombucha Microbiome Leave-On Masque
🍊 Vitamin C+ Serum
🍓 Strawberry Rhubarb Hyaluronic Hydrator
👀 Vitamin C+ Eye Cream
☀️ Daily Defense Tinted SPF

Tell me in the comments, what skincare concern are you focusing on this fall?
My go-to “never have I ever been to Victoria” has My go-to “never have I ever been to Victoria” has now been retired. 

I felt like I was living in my romcom fantasy, complete with decadent food, beautiful heritage buildings, a helicopter ride, and a fun and quirky leading lady.
Prayer works. Ask and you shall receive. Prayer works. Ask and you shall receive.
Last year was a tough one for me. I had a lot of p Last year was a tough one for me. I had a lot of personal stuff to navigate that felt extremely tender and delicate, and it decimated not only my self-confidence but also a fitness routine that took me years to establish.

As a result, I noticed myself gaining weight and losing strength, and I had to contend with a lot of my own internal body negativity. Because in my heart of hearts, I know what I look like isn’t what makes me interesting, but your feelings can lie to you.

So call it exposure therapy to have my stomach out. I want to celebrate my wins again, and prioritizing strength will always be a big one.

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