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trends to try for fall

1. (Not) Your Grandmas Sweater Instagram was obsessed with all things pastel and cute this Summer, and it’s making it’s way into Fall — think cute little embroidered sweaters in varying shades of pastels. It’s cozy, playful and I’m super into it. You’ll be wearing 

my top 3 boots/booties for fall

So a LOT of bloggers are covering the #nsale this year. I thought about combing through the sale and picking my favourites for you guys, but instead I decided to do something a little different and highlight my top 3 favourite boots/booties upcoming for Fall. (You know your girl loves shoes). I noticed a couple pairs in the sale that were super similar to shoes I already had in my closet, and to me that means they are pretty classic.

When it comes to these kind of massive sales, I tend to stick to timeless closet staples that I will be wearing for years to come. These were chosen with that in mind!

The Neutral One

The one that goes with everything — and I mean everything. Pair her with wide leg jeans, skinny jeans, skirts, pretty much any colour under the sun — boom, she matches. It’s a bit like marble. Everything matches marble.

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The Printed One

For those times when you don’t want to be totally #basic, meet — the printed shoe. She likes to party a little, so throw her on when you want to have some fun with your look!

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The Tall One

For when you really don’t want to wear pants — this is your gal. She keeps your legs warm whilst also letting you wear cute skirts in the Fall. She elevates any look and the more worn in she gets, the better she is! Who doesn’t love that?!

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Happy shopping friends!

the best summer tank

Comfy, super versatile and lightweight, this summer tank from Zara ticks all my boxes. So much so that I broke my own rule and bought it in multiple colours. The cut is super flattering, but I’d recommend sizing up as it tends to run small! 

a mini princess polly haul

Hi guys! Just wanted to give you a landing page for the items I’m featuring in today’s stories. For those that don’t know, Princess Polly is an Australian brand that I love for cute and flirty pieces. I really love their dresses! This is my 

annual zara spring/summer sale picks!

It’s official!! The Zara sale starts tonight on the app at 8PM EST!

For those that don’t know, Zara hardly ever puts their clothing on sale. Unless it makes it to the “Special Prices” section (which is pretty sparse sometimes), the only times to get Zara clothing on sale is in June, on Black Friday, or Boxing Day. That’s it! So as you can imagine, people get pretty excited about the sale. Including yours truly.

These posts are always my most popular on the blog, and honestly, I can see why. Shopping the Zara sale can sometimes be a zoo — which is why I like to have a list of things I truly want sorted out before the sale. Things go in and out of stock so frequently and you can easily get swept up in buying things you don’t want simply because they are super discounted. This list helps remind me what holes I want to fill in my closet, and it’s also just so convenient to click on the image to see if it’s restocked in your size. I also included my some additional tips and tricks here, in case you want to take a look (hint: sometimes it’s good to stock up on Fall/Winter items while everyone goes for the Summer stuff!).

Here are my favourite finds:

Coats/Jackets/Blazers:

 

Knitwear (Cashmere/Wool):

 

Dresses:

 

 

Shirts/Blouses

 

Denim:

 

 

my go-to summer look 🌞

Can you believe it’s almost June?! Well, if you take a step outside it might seem more real — it seems things went from Winter to Summer real quick! And when things get hot and sticky outside, I want easy, comfortable outfits. This is exactly 

things i’m currently coveting for spring

Spring might juuust be my favourite season. The weather is getting warmer, the flowers are starting to come back, the birds are singing — things are literally abuzz once again! And with that comes Spring fashion. Which, granted, has been a little different for us 

how to (continue) to stay motivated during covid-19

Well, here we are, folks. I feel like a lot of us underestimated the time we would spend under quarantine and practicing social distancing. If you guys are anything like me, at first it seemed like it would only last a couple of weeks, a month, tops — and then reality kind of set in, and I came to realize a lot of our leaders were talking many more weeks. That’s part of the reason Kyle and I decided to push our wedding  — but that’s not the topic for today. We’re here, this is reality, and so this post is actually about how to cope with this new “normal”.

In my original ‘5 Tips For Working From Home’ post, I wrote about 5 quick tips to keep you motivated if you’re now working from home from the first time. I’ve been doing it for years, and so I thought I might share some things I’ve found to be really helpful.

Today’s post will expand on that a little — these tips are not necessarily geared towards working, per say, but for your overall wellbeing.

  1. Move your body. Whatever level you’re at, you gotta get moving. Go for a walk, do a 20 minute yoga session, stretch while you sip some wine, have a middle-of-the-day dance party in your kitchen. Whatever it is, you have to move your body to feel those endorphins! It will make you feel better, more energetic, more alive — I promise!
  2. Cap your daily news intake. I know you want to be informed. But there’s a difference between informing yourself and going down a slippery anxiety ridden slope. This will only make you feel worse — so set a timer, and remove yourself from the salacious headlines once you’ve reached it.
  3. Really lean into the tiny joys in your life. Do you love a good bubble bath? Reading a book with a delicious smelling candle lit beside you? A manicure that is perfect? Whatever sparks joy within you — now is the time to make time for and really savour these moments. On their own, they might be small. But when you fill your day with these tiny acts, they add up! Your soul will thank you!
  4. And when you start to slip — do any one of those little things that make you feel special. We’re all going to have those off days. It just comes with this new normal. Don’t beat yourself up about it. Realize there will be days that are grey, and then move on. And move on by fixing your nails. Soaking in the bath. Putting on makeup. Like I mentioned in my other post, a small victory can lead to feeling motivated for a bigger one.
  5. On that note, find new small joys. Try watercolour painting, baking something new, creating a viral TikTok. You might surprise yourself and find a new hobby or project to add to your routine!
  6. Call your mom. Call your dad. Call anyone!! It’s only too easy to hole yourself up during this time. But talking, laughing, smiling (!!) at other people (even virtually) will make you feel less alone. Did you know that the act of smiling can actually make you feel happier? It’s science, people!! Reach out to those loved ones. Talk about the good ole days, your silliest memory with that person, what you ate that day, I don’t care. Just pick up the phone and do it!

So those are some of my tips! Whatever you’re feeling these days, know that 1. you are not alone and 2. this will pass! I know some days are longer than others. But this will eventually pass, and it will only make the coming days that much sweeter when it does. For now, stay home. Stay healthy. Stay safe. Appreciate you all!

my sephora spring sale picks!

Alright, so with Spring comes the Sephora Semi-Annual Savings Event! Basically: If you are a Rouge member you get 20% off from April 17th – May 1st If you are a VIB Member you get 15% off from April 21st – April 29th If you