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Post Inflammatory and pregnancy related hyper-pigmentation with Dermis Advanced Skincare Clinic

OK. So I consulted a skincare professional at Dermis Advanced Skincare Clinic here in Ottawa – for some much needed information about how to treat pregnancy related and Post Inflammatory Hyper-pigmentation. Post-Inflamatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) is pigmentation that follows injury or an inflammation of the skin and typically happens to people with darker skin. Pregnancy Related Hyperpigmentation has been linked to endocrinological […]

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Pregnancy Fashion: My really weird approach to comfort

It’s not an understatement that pregnancy fashion is no walk in the park. You have to rethink everything and every event you need to attend, because the truth is you just may not have anything comfortable to wear (Unless you’ve invested in a huge pregnancy wardrobe, which I refused to do). ‘Styling the bump’ (as it […]

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Boobyball: Ottawa’s most epic breast cancer fundraising event

I can hardly wait for the 3rd annual BOOBYBALL, taking place at LAGO BAR AND GRILL in Ottawa on October 27th! Not only does this event (in my opinion) have a super memorable name, but – BOOBYBALL is a costume party with a cause! This epic 90’s themed party advocates and raises money to provide […]

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Shangri-La Toronto: My weekend stay

My stay at the Shangri-La Toronto was my best hotel experience to date. It was a weekend of true luxury and I’m more than happy to share it with you. I checked into the hotel located at 188 University Ave, downtown Toronto at around 5PM on a Friday night and immediately made my way to the front […]

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Skinny and pregnant: What it’s REALLY like

I thought about writing this piece as a perspective – from my vantage point of being slim and 6 months pregnant. Ok, so where do I start. I’ve been skinny my whole entire life. Never known a diet, never EVER had to watch what I eat and let’s just say I haven’t always been proud of […]

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Marc Jacobs Sunglasses Review: Marc 47 (5mm Cat-Eye)

I recently purchased these Marc Jacobs Sunglasses Marc 47 (Cat-Eye 53mm) from Spareparts Ottawa. I wanted to do a review on these because I’ve always had a hard time wearing Sunglasses.. They’ve just always given me headaches. I don’t know whether it’s because whenever I get migraines they affect my eyes, but It wasn’t pleasant. SO – […]