I finished my junior year of college at the end of April and I don't start my internship until the first week of June. So this past month I've had a rare surplus of down time and freedom to do basically whatever I wanted. Needless to say after a particularly intense semester the change of pace was exactly what I needed. I spent May exploring different parts of Boston, taking a short trip to Maine, celebrating my birthday, and just enjoying time with family and friends.
Theme: Bloom
With spring in full bloom and warmer months fast approaching, here's everything I've been drawn to from spring accessories to your next beach read.
Article: Spring Cleaning
Your Next Read: Beach Inspired
The Hypnotist's Love Story - Liane Moriarty
Originally I picked this up because I loved Big Little Lies, also by Liane Moriarty. With a captivating plot and breezy summer mood, it's the perfect beach read with a glass of rosé.Shop: Spring/Summer 18 Style
I recently discovered Sézane, a french boutique with simple yet unique clothes. Their summer collection is perfect if you're looking for stylish pieces to take with you on your next holiday!
Lately it seems like I can't scroll through my instagram feed without seeing these beautiful handwoven rattan bags. They make the perfect summer accessory, so I've found a few places you can shop for your very own bali bag.
Your Goal Today:
Declutter one room in your house.
"Bloom where you're planted"
― Mary Engelbreit
Waking up early has never been my forté, given the chance I could sleep in a lot longer than I'm willing to admit... However this semester I have classes at 8am everyday, so that had to change! Long story short, I've been forced to become a morning person and I actually love it. Your morning sets the tone for the rest of the day which is why developing an effective routine is essential.
How to wake up at 6am
Arguably the hardest part of the morning is actually forcing yourself out of your bed. So I'm going to share a few things I've learned that make it completely doable! Watching the gorgeous sunrise from my room definitely helps!
Get clear on the reason you're trying to wake up earlier. Once you have a tangible motivating factor (such as having time in the morning to exercise, etc) you're so much more likely to commit to waking up earlier. Don't hit snooze! You're just tricking your brain into thinking you're going back to sleep, which restarts your sleep cycle and ends up making it 10000 times more difficult to wake up 10 minutes later. Change your alarm regularly. Lastly, I've been using Mel Robbin's five second rule which has been such a game changer!
My Morning Routine
*Disclaimer, this is my ideal morning, it doesn't always get executed perfectly*
6:05 - Wake up
6:05 - Wake up
My alarm goes off and the first thing I do when I get up is make my bed. This makes it so much easier not to get back in and fall asleep!
6:15 - Tea & meditate
I'll put on my kettle and while the water's boiling I usually try and meditate. If you've never meditated before I highly recommend the app Headspace! I also like using essential oils when I'm waking up and going to bed.
6:30 - Plan the day
I'll put on my kettle and while the water's boiling I usually try and meditate. If you've never meditated before I highly recommend the app Headspace! I also like using essential oils when I'm waking up and going to bed.
6:30 - Plan the day
While I'm drinking tea I'll normally look at my google calendar and plan out what I need to get done that day. I'll also have uplifting music playing in the background so I don't fall asleep. If I had time the night before I'll have overnight oats for breakfast, if not I would just get something on my way to class.
6:45 - Getting ready
After this I'll start getting ready, I normally plan my outfit the night before which cuts down SO MUCH time in the morning!
7:15 - Leave for class
At this point I'll get my bag and either walk to class if the weather's nice, or take the school shuttle (or Uber because I'm running late).
6:45 - Getting ready
After this I'll start getting ready, I normally plan my outfit the night before which cuts down SO MUCH time in the morning!
7:15 - Leave for class
At this point I'll get my bag and either walk to class if the weather's nice, or take the school shuttle (or Uber because I'm running late).
We're all busy, and keeping up with every single runway, trend, or outrageous thing that happened during fashion week is virtually impossible. But don't stress, I was paying attention so you didn't have to! This short recap will give you highlights of the last month from New York, Milan, London, and Paris.
Trends to look out for...
First things first, linked below is your guide to fall trends that emerged on the runways this month. A few that you'll start seeing everywhere are the kira kira inspired glitter effect, technicolor animal prints, hot pink everything, lots of plaid, and long belted coats being worn as dresses. See more: Fall 2018 Trends Refinery29
Breakout Models of the Season...
Catch up on the new class of models that made their mark this fashion week! The increase in diversity, while refreshing, could have still been better...
Standout Moments...
There was no shortage of shock worthy moments this past month! A few that stand out for me include when model Irina Shayk walked the Philipp Plein show accompanied by none other than a robot... Or when Her Majesty The Queen graced us with her presence front row at Richard Quinn during London Fashion Week. And there's no way you could ignore the fact that Gucci's models were carrying what looked like their own severed heads down the runway?!
Vogue's Top Fall 2018 Collections...
For Vogue's take on the top 12 collections of the season click here!
Our Favorites in Streetstyle...
Here are some of our personal favorite streetstyle photos from Milan Fashion Week.