Jessica Kinnari

Tatcha "The Silk Canvas" Primer:  Welcome to bougie-ville! We've all heard the hype around this product, makeup artists, influencers, bloggers, YouTubers, and aunties everywhere were talking about back in 2018 – and I'm hear to tell you that it's 100% worth the hype!  This primer helps my makeup last, keep my face from getting oily throughout the day, and is like an added step of skincare. I even wear it when I am not wearing foundation (or any makeup at all) as it helps to protect your skin from pollutants, and gives your skin a velvety finish!  $68 at Sephora.  Link to buy:  here.   (please note this is an affiliate link) Arbonne Makeup Primer I've recently jumped onboard the Arbonne makeup train, and this primer is one of my fave products from their line. It's vegan, gluten free, and of course cruelty free. A tiny amount goes a long way, and I apply it to my t-zone and the areas where I have larger pores. I will ...

 *cue Lady in Red by Chris de Burgh" Anyone else love a good wrap dress? I can't get enough of them! They're just so flattering, no matter your body type.  As someone who's incredibly short (4'11 short) sometimes finding the right dress can be a task. Shopping for a dress goes from fun to torture very quickly! Every dress I try on, either the torso is too long, sleeves too long, the top is too low cut, etc But with wrap dresses, you can adjust how low cut the front is and because the waist is cinched you can get away with it being a little but long.  This red wrap dress is from Just Fab (can you tell they're a fave spot to shop?). I wear a size medium and it fits perfectly! I could definitely fit a small, but I generally size up as I like to avoid the dress being it being too tight in the arms and shoulders.  You can find the link to this exact dress, here . 

Is animal print the new basic? I think so!  I cannot get enough of snakeskin or leopard print items, it's honestly safe to say I am obsessed with them. The snakeskin print goes well with every colour, it can be dressed up or down, and has a place in every wardrobe. I love pairing one printed item with all black or neutrals colours, I feel like it really makes the print pop!  This bodysuit is from Guess (it's no longer on their site so I can't link it), pants are from Dynamite and my booties are from my fave JustFab. 

Could I BE anymore comfortable? Meet my fave 90's menswear inspire sweater, I call it the Chandler Bing sweater.  This navy pullover is super comfortable and oversized, but the cropped bottom helps give it a more feminine feel. ⁣This is one of my go-to outfits when I need to be comfortable, but I want to look a bit put together.  ⁣ Does anyone else love menswear inspired fashion? I just adore it, especially if it’s a little bit retro. ⁣

A little note on body positivity... ⁣ ⁣ I've struggled for the past 10 years to accept my body for the way it is, and this makes taking outfit pictures incredibly difficult for me. The day I took this picture I was taking outfit photos for the week, using my self timer... and when I went to look at the photos every time I prepared myself for them to look “ugly”. ⁣ ⁣ I thought I would look too fat, too pale, to this or too that. And naturally when I first look at the photos I hated them all for one reason or another. ⁣ ⁣ And then I took a step back. ⁣ ⁣ If I was expecting a negative result, of course I’d have a negative reaction to absolutely every photo. ⁣ ⁣ So I had to actively work on my mindset for the rest of the day, and while it’s a difficult exercise at first it’s really important. Appreciating yourself is necessary, putting yourself down is not. ⁣ ⁣ So here’s one of the photos that was too this or that. ⁣ ⁣ I love it. ⁣

If you know me, you know how much I love country anything. Country music, country decor and country style outfits just make my heart sing. While my daily footwear has long been an updated take on the cowboy boot, I've been introducing more country chic dresses into my wardrobe. This crochet trim dress from Just Fab is one of my latest purchases. The crochet trim detail around the waist creates a super flattering shape, and bring such a nice feminine touch. The clay pot colour enhances my skin tone both when I am tan and pale – which is a huge win in my book! I know many people are not fans of orange, but I am a fan!  Links (These are not affiliate links):  Dress: Click here Boots: Click here

Hello everyone! Ever buy slightly unripened bananas and the next day they are already overly ripe? Want to go from overly ripe bananas to beautiful, yummy banana bread in only one hour? If you answered yes to one or both of those questions, then this recipe may be for you! (Okay, maybe there were a few days in between the unripe and ripe bananas) This recipe is simple, quick and quite inexpensive. I went to the store and added up the cost of all of the ingredients, and the total came to around $16. Not too high a price, especially if you are going to use the loaf for a potluck or for a yummy homemade Christmas gift. RECIPE: INGREDIENTS: 3 very ripe bananas 3/4 cup of granulated sugar 1 egg 1 tsp of vanilla extract (or hazelnut extract) 1/4 cup of canola/vegetable oil 1 1/3 cup of flour 1 tsp of baking powder 1/2 tsp of baking soda 1/2  tbs of cinnamon (or 1 tbs if you really like cinnamon, or for the fall when you want some more spice) pinch of nutmeg ...