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If you opt for the mountain over the beach, you know the importance of stylish ski gear that provides extra warmth. A flannel vest is the perfect layering piece for under your jacket, while colourful (ultra-warm) ski pants will have you looking cool while slaloming down the hills. As for the après-ski fireside hang, don’t forget a big, comfy sweater and thermal leggings to keep you cozy. Our beginners guide to ski fashion has all of this and more to keep you stylish throughout the season!

A Beginners Guide to Ski Fashion

Loungewear fashion is officially a thing. Given that the trend encourages us to wear cozy trousers and silk pajama sets outside our homes, its popularity is no surprise, and this fashion trend isn't slowing down. With the right accessories and pairing pieces, loungewear can be extremely chic while also allowing you to be at your most comfortable on even the most jam-packed, stressful day. Take a look at 5 of our favorite ultra chic loungewear fashion looks for winter!

5 Chic Loungewear Fashion Looks For Winter

Cold weather accessories are a must-have to stay warm while surviving the cold, harsh winter, and if you pick them correctly, they can also add a pop of style to your seasonable ensemble. Look your best with these fabulous winter fashion accessories that will keep you cozy and fashionable all season long!

How to Rock Winter Fashion: 5 Cold Weather Accessories To Keep You Warm

When it comes to dressing for Valentines Day, wow your SO with a dress or jumpsuit that’s as sexy as it is chic. A little cleavage never hurt anyone, and if you’re staying in, opt for a pretty number that you'll be cozy in around the house. And if you’re throwing a wine and chocolate night with friends, slip on a cute and comfortable dress that you’ll be complimented on all night long. Check out 5 amazing Valentines outfits for the big night!

5 Valentines Outfits for the Big Night

From fuzzy knit pullovers to contrast hues, winter sweaters have moved beyond pieces that keep us warm and have become beautiful statement makes. Coupled with skirts, jeans, flares, trousers, or even layered over dresses, sweaters lend a warm hand in the style department, and whether you're going for a dressy or casual vibe, this collection of winter outfits will keep you and chic this season!

5 Chic Winter Sweaters to Splurge On

Yoga is meant to be relaxing; to relieve stress and offer a blissful space for you to check in with and work on yourself, so why not look extra chic doing so? Whether you're sweating it out in a hot yoga class, or enjoying an at-home yoga workout, these 6 amazing yoga clothes are perfect for the stylish yogi.

6 Yoga Outfits for the Stylish Yogi

While a statement necklace can pull together an otherwise boring outfit, statement jackets can go the extra distance in making your entire ensemble pop. Check out 5 of our favorite statement jackets you should invest in now to make you look fashionable year-round!

5 Statement Jackets to Invest In

Accessories really do put the finishing touches on an outfit. Get creative and colourful and you’ll catch the eyes of everyone at the party. From a pretty statement bar ring to peacock dangling earrings, here are 6 gorgeous holiday party accessories to wear to this season’s best bashes.

6 Gorgeous Holiday Party Accessories

Shoes can make or break and outfit, so if you’re looking for ways to incorporate a bit of style into your wardrobe while on a budget, check out 5 of our favorite stylish and affordable shoes for fall!

5 stylish and affordable shoes for fall

Finding a weather-proof boot with insulation and a cozy lining will get you comfortably through the coldest winter months. And looking good while doing so? That’s a major plus! Take a peak at our picks for the 5 most stylish and functional winter boots to get you through the season with ease.

The Most Stylish and Functional Winter Boots

From scarves and statement jewelry to purses and shoes, there are heaps of different ways to turn an otherwise boring outfit into something trendy and fashionable. Check out 5 of our best tips and learn how to accessorize on a budget. You'll never look mediocre again!

5 tips to teach you how to accessorize on a budget

From sticking to the basics to accessorizing with accent pieces, this colllection of affordable ways to look stylish will help you look fashionable and trendy without breaking the bank this season (and every season, for that matter)!

5 affordable ways to look stylish

Winter doesn’t officially commence until late December, but we already have our eyes on some stunning winter coats. With features such as cozy down, leather sleeves and outer shells that are made to combat the harshest winter elements, there are plenty of coats to choose from when the temperature plummets (way) below zero. Take a look at 5 winter jackets we’re eyeing now to help you look trendy and stylish this winter!

5 Winter Coats We’re Eyeing Now

Each time fall cycles around, there are certain trends that stand out among the rest, whether it be because of jaw-dropping designs, practicality, or the devoted fascination we all seem to have with the past. Take a look at 5 fall fashion trends we love this season!

5 Fall Fashion Trends We Love

Over-the-knee boots are a fabulous way to dress up your wardrobe during fall and winter, and this collection of tips will teach you how to wear thigh high boots PROPERLY so you look fashionable and trendy throughout the season!

3 tips to teach you how to wear thigh high boots

Ankle boots are a fabulous transition from summer sandals and wedges to over-the-knee winter boots, and if worn properly, they can completely transform an outfit. Check out this tutorial to learn how to wear ankle boots the right way, and strut your stuff in style this season!

4 tips to teach you how to wear ankle boots

Did you know that certain boot and skirt combinations can make your legs look SHORTER??! Neither did I. But if you love wearing boots and skirts as much as I do during the fall and winter months, do not fret. This tutorial will teach you 5 different combinations that will help you master skirt and boot proportions, as well as a few other tips and tricks to keep you looking fashionable throughout the season.

How to wear skirts with boots (5 combos that work!)

They say the camera adds 10 lbs, but thanks to this collection of tips and tricks, you will learn how to look skinny in pictures in no time! I am particularly thankful for the tips on how to get rid of a double chin and how to get rid of flabby arms, and I think you will be too!

How to look skinny in pictures: 9 tips that work!

Looking for easy hairstyles for work that are quick to create and look professional enough for your most important work meetings? We've got you covered! Whether you're trying to dress up a basic ponytail or bun, or want a style that's a little more chic and sexy, this collection of quick and simple DIY updos for medium and long hair are perfect for everyday!

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‘STOP TRYING TO CALM THE STORM. CALM YOURSELF, T ‘STOP TRYING TO CALM THE STORM. CALM YOURSELF, THE STORM WILL PASS.’ —Unknown
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My daughter went back to school virtually today, and while the Type A in me is excited we’re back in some kind of routine, I had forgotten just how chaotic and impractical distance learning is. A province-wide internet outage took down her teacher within 2 hours, shattering any hopes I had of grabbing a little time to myself to get caught up on all of the work stuff I’ve been putting off for the last 3 weeks. I’ve dried tears, prepared snacks, provided new Zoom logins, helped with grade 4 math, and I even made paper plates out of construction paper for a last minute craft.
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Wash, rinse, repeat.
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All is good in our world again, and soon we’ll dive back into those math problems and whatever else is on tap for homework before I retreat to my office to print off tomorrow’s agenda and worksheets. We’ll all play Roblox before dinner to help us unwind after a crazy day, and I’ll stay up later than I want to tonight trying to get caught up because I know tomorrow will bring more unforeseen challenges, and I hate starting my day feeling behind schedule.
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Parenting in a pandemic is extra messy, and if this sh*t storm has taught me anything, it’s that we need to give ourselves a hell of a lot of grace right now. There will be days where we’re super productive and get through everything on our never-ending ‘to do’ lists, but there will be many more days where we feel like we’ve accomplished absolute nothing.
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It’s on these difficult days that we need to remind ourselves that our most important job right now is making sure our kids are healthy and happy, and that they feel safe and loved. When they look back on this time, they won’t remember if the house was clean and the laundry was folded, how often we ordered takeout, or if we gained weight. All they will remember is how we showed up for them - even on the days we were struggling to show up for ourselves.
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If the return to reality has you feeling overwhelmed today, stop trying to calm the storm. Take a deep breath, get present in this moment, remind yourself what’s important, and focus on that instead.
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We’ve got this. 💙
BACK TO REALITY… . Are you ready to get back at BACK TO REALITY…
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Are you ready to get back at it?
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While we’ve certainly been busy organizing, packing, and getting our new home ready and didn’t really relax as much as we’d hoped to over the holidays, I’ve enjoyed operating at a slower pace the last couple of weeks. We’ve stayed up late, slept in a little bit each morning, had too much to eat and drink, and enjoyed a break from routines and schedules. 
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Toronto is currently under lockdown, so my daughter is going back to school virtually tomorrow while my husband and I continue to work from home. It’s not ideal, but we’ll make it work and I’m excited to get back into a routine. The time away from my computer helped me reset and recharge, and I feel like I’m starting 2021 with more realistic expectations of myself. And that feels good.
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2020 was definitely not my favorite year, but when I look back at the last 12 months, a lot of really great things came from it. It gave me more time with my husband and daughter and brought us much closer than our busy, pre-2020 lives would’ve ever allowed. It helped me reconnect with friends I had lost contact with due to the craziness that is being a working mom. And it helped me form amazing new friendships that I will cherish forever.
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I know 2021 is likely going to be just as challenging - if not more so - as 2020 was, but for the first time since becoming a mom, I finally feel like I have a tribe of people around me. I feel less lonely than I’ve ever felt in my life, which is hilarious since we have been holed up in our house for ~10 months, but it feels pretty amazing.
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I’m not sure where I was going with this post, but suffice it to say I’m ready to caffeine and conquer! ☕️
‘ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR LIFE. KNOW THAT ‘ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR LIFE. KNOW THAT IT IS YOU WHO WILL GET YOU WHERE YOU WANT TO GO, NO ONE ELSE.’ —Les Brown
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I think we can all agree that 2020 was the absolute shits, and I know we’re all looking forward to a chance to start fresh in hopes that the universe will be a little kinder to us in 2021. 
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Of course, our lives aren’t going to magically go back to the way they were at 12:01 am. It’s not easy to be positive right now, but instead of getting stuck in the suck, remember that the only thing you have control over is your attitude.  You can continue to feel sorry for yourself and mourn all the ways your life has changed, or you can straighten your crown and focus on all of the good things happening in your life.
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If you dig deep enough, you’ll see that there is so much to be grateful right now.
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And if you can’t think of anything that you feel proud of or that brings you joy, then it’s up to you to create it. Accept responsibility for your life. Stop making excuses and be the change you want to see. 
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Instead of thinking of 2021 as another year of lockdowns and restrictions while we wait for vaccinations to take place and herd immunity to take hold, look at it as an open book. 
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12 new chapters. 365 new chances. 🥂
‘BE PRESENT WHERE YOUR FEET ARE.’ —Unknown . ‘BE PRESENT WHERE YOUR FEET ARE.’ —Unknown
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What do you do when you have downtime?
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I haven’t had time off since last Christmas. We hit the ground running in January as we were planning a 2-week family vacay in March and wanted to do ALL THE THINGS beforehand so we could unplug and enjoy the trip. Our vacation obviously got cancelled, and we’ve been on autopilot ever since. I feel like the pandemic has either made people really busy, or extremely bored. There’s no in-between!
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My team and I have been busy working ahead over the past couple of months as I really wanted to unplug and unwind for a few weeks over the holidays and now that the craziness of Christmas is over, I don’t know what to do with myself!
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I’m caught up on This Is Us, we finally watched The Undoing, I’m almost done Open Book, I’ve done a lot of drawing on my iPad, I’ve had a lot of wine, I’ve eaten a ton of chocolate, we’ve played games, I’ve done my nails…and I’m bored, lol. But unless I find something else to do, I have to face packing up this house (we’re moving, ya’ll!) and I can’t face that just yet.
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👇🏻how do you unwind?
‘WHAT IS CHRISTMAS? IT IS TENDERNESS FOR THE PAS ‘WHAT IS CHRISTMAS? IT IS TENDERNESS FOR THE PAST, COURAGE FOR THE PRESENT, HOPE FOR THE FUTURE.’ —Agnes M. Pahro
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The holidays are going to be extra hard for many this year. Whether you’re living under a lockdown with travel restrictions, voluntarily cancelling plans to keep yourself and the ones you loved safe, or dealing with heart-breaking loss, please know that you are not alone. 
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While we are all navigating the same storm right now, remember that we’re not all in the same boat. If you are lucky enough to be surrounded by excitement and chaos, enjoy the insanity of it all. Embrace the mess and be grateful for all your blessings, and don’t forget to check in with those who are less fortunate than you are. 
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And if there’s an empty chair at your table due to distance, sickness, or loss, remember that it’s okay to not be okay right now. The holidays can be hard at the best of times, and this year is unlike any we’ve ever experienced. Feel the feels, reach out to others, and be kind to yourself.
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Merry Christmas my beautiful friends! 🥂
‘WORRYING IS LIKE PRAYING FOR THE OUTCOME YOU DO ‘WORRYING IS LIKE PRAYING FOR THE OUTCOME YOU DON’T WANT.’ —Denis Morton
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This is your Monday morning reminder that no amount of anxiety can change the future, and no amount of regret can change the past. Worrying about something you have no control over does nothing but interfere with your ability to be fully present in this moment. So, inhale the good shit, exhale the bullshit (also a Denis Morton quote), and have faith in your ability to handle whatever life throws at you. ☺️
Is this thing on? . It’s been a MINUTE since I p Is this thing on?
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It’s been a MINUTE since I posted here, and I’m not even sure I’m the same person anymore, lol, so I figured I’d re-introduce myself.
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My name is Gwen and I’m the founder and managing editor of Meraki Lane - a website dedicated to sharing all of the latest tips and trends to help you be the best version of yourself in the least amount of time. 
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I’m 43, married to the man of my dreams, and the proud mama of a feisty 9-year-old who has an infectious personality and love for life. I grew up in Singapore, live in Toronto, and have an unhealthy obsession for clothes, shoes, peanut butter, makeup, and my Peloton bike.
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I’m also anxious AF. I’ve struggled with high functioning anxiety since I was 9, but you probably wouldn’t even know if you met in IRL. I grew up at a time when mental health challenges were something to be deeply ashamed of and it took a global pandemic for me to finally realize that it’s okay not to be okay.
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I’ve been thinking a lot about this little account of mine and how I want it to evolve. I’m never going to be a beauty influencer, I suck at taking photos of my food, and no one on the internet wants to see videos of me working out. While I love seeing other people do these things, they fall way outside of my skill set and comfort zone.
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What I can offer is a candid look at my life with anxiety - the things that help me cope, the quotes that make me think, the mantras that keep me grounded, the products I love, and the memes that make me laugh and remind me not to take life too seriously.
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My experience with anxiety probably won’t look like yours, but even though I may not be able to relate to your struggles, my hope is that I make you feel a little less alone. 💙
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