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Montreal winters are no joke, especially when you have to commute and still arrive at the office looking presentable. These are the winter essentials I genuinely use or recommend for staying warm, comfortable and put together—from practical boots and layers to hand creams, lip care and small things that make cold workdays easier.

I’m picky about makeup, and I don’t love something just because it’s popular. This list is for the products that genuinely impressed me—things that apply beautifully, wear well, and feel worth the money. I’ll keep adding my honest favourites, from everyday basics to the little extras that make a real difference.

A collection of books that genuinely stayed with me, from literary fiction and surreal worlds to emotional stories about love, identity, loneliness and human connection. You’ll find favourites by writers such as Haruki Murakami, J. D. Salinger and Ernest Hemingway, along with books that have helped me strengthen my language skills. I only add books I have truly enjoyed or found useful, with a personal note explaining why each one is worth reading.