Still on a Quest for the Best Backpacking Outfits…
Though I never cheap on the amount of underwear and socks I need for the trip (they are generally quick to wash and air dry), I’m always looking to find ways to diminish the amount of clothing I carry...
View ArticleClothing : Women’s Plus Active GoDRY Graphic Tee by Old Navy
Another pick from Old Navy’s Women’s Plus Collection! Do I have to remind you how excited I was – as most plus-size women – that this collection was finally made available to Canadian ladies… yay! So...
View ArticleClothing : Women’s Plus Active Compression Pants by Old Navy
With every week passing by, I'm getting more and more thrilled about the products I ordered that I'm reviewing for you here... and this one is no exception. READ MORE...
View ArticleClothing: Splash Color Matte Leggings by We Love Colors
Though it goes a bit against my backpacker "instincts" to pack very flashy things to wear, in order to be able to mix & match all (or nearly all!) my items of clothing, this one comes as a complete...
View ArticleClothing: Women’s Plus Active Compression Tank by Old Navy
Very recently, Old Navy Canada started selling their Women’s Plus collection to Canadian women. (Lucky for me, as I recently found out about their US Plus Size collection and was incredibly jealous…...
View ArticleClothing: Women’s Plus Active Compression Capris by Old Navy
Again this week, I will review clothing that I found (online, in this case) and thought could be a great addition to a Plus Size Backpacker's luggage. I previously mentioned the fact that Old Navy...
View ArticleThe “Strictly Carry-On” Challenge… The Numbers
Which airlines are the most generous in terms of carry-on luggage allowance? Which airlines aren't ? READ MORE...
View ArticleTravel Friendly Plus Size Clothing: A List
In order to keep you entertained (and, hopefully, not too broke due to excessive shopping) while I’m backpacking through Guatemala, here is a list of Plus Size Retailers that offer Backpacker &...
View ArticleA Winter’s Tale (Look)
I went out yesterday to shoot a special winter look in Montreal’s very own Parc Lafontaine. Look features clothes by Adidas, Free Country and knee-high leather boots by Canadian company Martino...
View ArticleStone Cold Crazy (Look)
Winter is finally coming to an end, but it will come back next year… To celebrate the upcoming arrival of spring, here’s my goodbye to winter (at least until the next one!) and tribute to St. Patrick’s...
View ArticleColumbia Glam-Her Faux Fur Trim Down Jacket
Photo : Louis-Philippe Joly Winter is coming to an end (FINALLY!) and so before I put away all my bulky jackets, I wanted to share some info about this coat I own for about a year now. I bought my...
View ArticleIt’s a Free World, Baby (Look)
Because it’s not nice enough to shoot outside, this indoor shoot allows me to introduce you to a brand that I have not previously discussed on this blog : Sealed With A Kiss (SWAK). In an upcoming...
View ArticleEmmylou Printed Tunic by SWAK Designs
** Wanna know more about SWAK Designs clothes? Check these posts! ** … or the proof that a same item of clothing can be both feminine AND super practical to pack ! For those of you who were curious...
View ArticleTo Jeans or not to Jeans?
Other than the debate on the necessity to use a backpack to be a backpacker, the Denim Debate is probably the second topic on which backpackers across the world can argue forever… For plus-size...
View ArticlePerfect Palazzo Pants by SWAK Designs
** Wanna know more about SWAK Designs clothes? Check these posts! ** **I recently mentioned SWAK Designs, in my review of their Emmylou printed tunic (click to read more about it!).** pa·laz·zo /...
View ArticleMarla Tank Dress by SWAK Designs
** Wanna know more about SWAK Designs clothes? Check these posts! ** Photo : Louis-Philippe Joly As a backpacker, I try to remain open to as many opportunities as possible, activity-wise. And it’s...
View ArticleGlamorise Sport Wirefree No-Bounce Camisole Bra
I packed the Wirefree No-Bounce Camisole Bra from Glamorise Sport (back hook), another great design by the people at Glamorise, for my 2-week backpacking trip across Guatemala. I needed a quick-dry,...
View ArticleTerri Chiffon Duster by SWAK Designs
** Wanna know more about SWAK Designs clothes? Check these posts! ** Photo : Louis-Philippe Joly As this is not my first post about Sealed With A Kiss (SWAK) Designs, I think the company definitely...
View ArticleEssential Gaucho Pants by SWAK Designs
** Wanna know more about SWAK Designs clothes? Check these posts! ** Some luggage cart silliness at the International Pierre-Elliott Trudeau airport in Montreal… Photo : Louis-Philippe Joly If you...
View ArticleEmmylou Tunic by SWAK Designs
... or the proof that a same item of clothing can be both feminine AND super practical to pack! For those of you who were curious about the clothes featured in my latest look, here's more info about...
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