MAY 2017
WELCOME,
You found this and I am amazed. Welcome to my first ever monthly note for people, things and events on my radar.
Enjoy.
xo
Elim
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NOTED
May 9 2017 - Voting Day
BC general election is around the corner. What I'm learning: the halting progress of working Canadian women.
May 11 2017 - TORONTO
Dearest Julia: CONGRATULATIONS. I am so proud of you and wish I could be there.
The Last Word by Julia Cooper
365 College St.
Doors at 7pm
Reading at 8pm
May 14 2017 - Mother's Day
While Googling how to celebrate Mother's Day mindfully, I found this article by Dr. Romila Mushtaq. Since moving out, I struggle every year around how to make my mom feel loved and cared for. #5 on the list was the reminder I needed that it isn't with things.
May 20 2017 - F&S: Get Real Speaker Series
Hosting a candid conversation with AJ Woodworth on feeling good before looking good. Come for: skin care tips and time-saving makeup tricks.
10:00am-12pm
415 Dunsmuir St, Vancouver, BC
Tickets: $20, proceeds donated to The Cinderella Project
May 29 2017 - Meet Emilie Wapnick
Author Emilie Wapnick discusses her book, How to Be Everything: A Guide for Those Who (Still) Don't Know What They Want to Be When They Grow Up!
Doors open at 6:30 PM
Event starts at 7:00 PM
Admission: FREE
Book Warehouse Main Street
4118 Main St. Vancouver, BC
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PRESS PLAY
My friend Alexa spoke at TEDxSFU. She is a Photographer with a steady female gaze. Watch her story: A Photographer Retouches Her Perspective
Spring cleaning
Minimalist home inspiration in Brooklyn
Her name is Violette
And I am obsessed with how effortlessly she applies makeup.
Episode 69: Money Talks
Because we're not just buying stuff, we're expressing our values.
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TRAVEL TIP: CARRY ON ONLY
Last month I travelled to London for 6 days with only a carry-on
WHAT I LEARNED:
Neutrals play very well with each other
By sticking to black, grey, navy and white, I was able to create a multitude of outfits. When I craved some colour, I used one of two neckerchiefs (small and easy to pack!) to tie around my neck or purse.
Feel good, look good
This was a business trip so I wanted to feel confident and put together every day. This meant choosing and packing clothes that served these feelings. Hot tip: try on outfits, with shoes, before packing to get a read on how you'll feel in the pairings.
Pack for the weather and your itinerary
I used to always pack a pair of heels for "just in case" dressy events that never materialized and only took up valuable suitcase space. My solve: choose a pair of shoes versatile enough to be dressed up but functional and comfy for walking. On this trip, it was a pair of black leather smoking slippers.
Watch: Pack Like a Pro
This. Works.
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PRESS PAUSE
Meditation comes in all forms and for me, the moment can be sparked by artwork or photography.
I hope you too will find pause with the illustrations here by my talented friend and co-conspirator:
Artist Angela Reimer. @angeladreimer
Meet the Maker at her first ever art show:
The Aviary
June 2 2017 6pm-10pm
June 3 2017 11am-3pm
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