Clothes Shopping

Finding the right travel clothes, especially as a plus-size traveler, is a challenge that renews itself with every new adventure. It’s even more of a challenge when you’re a big traveler. And, as I mentioned before on this blog, my luggage allowance is the same than my 5 ft friend’s… but my panties are much bigger! ►►►

I recently spent some time with Debbie Donelle and her team at Lingerie DEBra to identify some bra models that would make great travel bras for plus-size travelers and backpackers! ►►►

In one of my regular Google search on plus-size activewear, I read about Lineagewear leggings. The first thing I was attracted to? Their ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS range of prints and colors. ►►►

The ZAÄN Asymmetric Tunic was available at the brand’s pop-up shop at the National Women’s Show in Montreal, last March. Though I was already familiar with the brand – Sophie Paquette (ZAÄN designer in chief!) and I were both involved in the 2016 Montreal + Fashion Week… ►►►

Versatile clothes are the key to packing light and strategic. Here are a few tips to help you pack light – and pack wise – for your next adventure… ►►►

I’ve always had a preference for “princess cut” (also known as “empire waist” or “A cut”) tunics since I feel it’s the kind of cut that fits my silhouette the best. Sportive Plus’ princess cut has rarely failed me, from the Tsù tunic to the Xenon sweater (which also works well as a tunic by the way). ►►►

Bringing back souvenirs to my family and close friends – who tolerated my ramblings “pre” and “post” travels – is one of my biggest backpacking-related pleasure. ►►►

With the holidays coming, I decided to do my part in encouraging local purchasing by spreading the word about a Canadian label, Large Lad Clothing (LLC). #ShopLocal ►►►