The End of The Pretty Secrets The End of Pretty Secrets Not all ideas that we concoct in our twenties stand the test of time. While many sartorial choices I made in that era I can still stand by, the name of my former blog I cannot. After 14 years, I am really to say goodbye and announce the end of The Pretty Secrets. The truth is, I have disliked that name almost from the beginning. I began my blog with very little forethought in the era of nonsensical blog names. Titles such as The Blonde Salad and Fashion Toast were of the moment.  By the time I was second guessing my choices, it f ..read more

The Smoky Lake Pumpkin Festival 2022 The Smoky Lake Pumpkin Festival 2022 Ever wondered what it would be like to see a 100 pound pumpkin fall from 10 stories high and land on a car? Then I have an event to recommend to you! My all time favourite Albertan event has returned from a two year hiatus and I could not be more pleased. This time around, I had the pleasure of attending The Smoky Lake Pumpkin Festival 2022 in partnership with Travel Alberta. Though I couldn’t quite squeeze in every event or demonstration as there is countless happenings all around town; if I could clone myself, I wou ..read more

Sunscreen For Sensitive Skin 2022 Sunscreen For Sensitive Skin 2022 While I’m a true believer in slathering on sunscreen throughout the year, summer always feels like the appropriate time to write about it. So here are my top picks of Sunscreen for sensitive skin 2022 edition. My experience with SPF is a long list of products that burned my eyes, felt too greasy, or haunted me with a corpse-like white cast. Finding sunscreen for sensitive skin eluded me. Then last year, it all started to shift when I discovered Shiseido’s sunblock line. Thanks to my TikTok feed, I discovered a few Kore ..read more

Proof of Life Proof of Life Allow me to bust through this wall of silence like the Kool-Aid man and offer you this post as a proof of life. It’s been one whole year since I last updated my blog. I definitely didn’t intend to let this space sit vacant for such an extended period of time. That’s the strange thing about last time’s, you’re never acutely aware when they’re happening. Only once time has passed do these markers become clear – you haven’t seen someone in months, worn a certain piece of clothing, or updated a blog you’ve been nurturing for over a decade. The space and time between ..read more

Lifestyle Favourites March 2021 Lifestyle Favourites Just me and a few of my lifestyle favourites march 2021! But if I’m really being honest, I mostly just like my cat the best.  This post may include gifted items and affiliate links. For details check out our Privacy Policy page. CLOTHING SWEATPANTS / SWEAT SUITS I’ve finally retired my freebie sweaties from a fast food restaurant (that will remain nameless) and did a full upgrade. Since this year has been spent at home mostly in soft pants, I decided I needed a much nicer pair that were comfortable, warm, and had pock ..read more

Dancing on the Edge of Saccharine Melancholy Dancing on the Edge of Saccharine Melancholy ~a playlist~ Hanging on by a thread with a glimpse of spring on the horizon, until then we are Dancing on the Edge of saccharine melancholy. SO here is a playlist I put together to tide us over until the warm weather returns. Please enjoy ? PLAYLIST Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains) – Arcade Fire Space Song – Beach House All The Snow Is Gone – Sniffle Party This Is The Day – The The Days – The Drums Space Girl – Frances Forever Strange Overtones – David Byrne + Brian Eno Genius of Love – Tom Tom ..read more

Historic Lowell Arizona Historic Lowell Arizona Welcome to Historic Lowell Arizona! While it ~technically~ was incorporated into Bisbee in the early 1900s, it still feels like a separate town. It’s easy to miss if you’re not paying attention while driving south of Bisbee. Cruising the winding edge of the Copper King Canyon along AZ-80 admiring the quarry below, it’s hard to believe a little town is perched on the side of a gaping pit. But that’s the thing about Arizona, the landscapes will amaze you whether they’re human made or straight from Mother Nature herself. Fortunately during t ..read more

Full Face of Honest Beauty Full Face of Honest Beauty Well, well, well. It started with the mascara but sure enough I was intrigued to try more. Here is my Full Face of Honest Beauty with the caveat that I only used items currently available in Canada. The line was created by Jessica Alba with a focus on natural non-toxic products with ethically sourced ingredients. The brand extends beyond just makeup as well! Keep scrolling for the products I used in this look. This post may include gifted items and affiliate links. For details check out our Privacy Policy page. EYES ..read more

Morning Skincare Routine Winter 2021 Morning Skincare Routine Winter 2021 We’re in the middle of endless winter here in Canada so it seems fitting to share my morning skincare routine winter 2021 edition. The only semblance of routine I have left these days is my skincare. I’m grateful to have one piece of normalcy to cling to right now. Skincare and scented candles are my liferaft. My life may be a disaster, but I’ve found a morning skincare routine that’s working for me. I’ll take the wins where I can get them. Keep scrolling for product details. ? This post may include gifted items and ..read more

Buxom White Russian Collection Buxom White Russian Collection Join me while I try out the recent Buxom White Russian Collection launch. My only regret is that I did not make a White Russian cocktail to go along with this video. But I don’t drink milk and I rarely drink cocktails…. so this logic was flawed from the beginning. Please enjoy my video. This post may include gifted items and affiliate links. For details check out our Privacy Policy page. PRIMING JUICE BEAUTY – CC Cream SPF 30 in Desert Glow LAURA MERCIER – Pure Canvas Primer Hydrating FACE LAURA MERCIE ..read more