An Exciting Announcement & New Wardrobe Basics
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Did You Hear The News?
If you follow me on Instagram, you may have already heard the exciting announcement but I thought I’d do a little update on this corner of the internet too. This Saturday, August 8th at 1pm EST I will be hosting a free live webinar with Encircled! I’m going to be talking about a subject I feel quite passionate about and have touched on a bit here on the blog: decluttering your closet. This live webinar is part of a new series called The ABC’s of Adulting, where industry experts (pinch me!) share everything from personal finances, to healthy eating, to how to organize your closet. I’m SO excited to be able to chat and connect with you all live and (almost) in person. The free webinar will be held on Encircled’s YouTube page via a secret link so be sure to RSVP to save your spot.
New Wardrobe Basics
Encircled very kindly sent over some lovely wardrobe basics for me to try out. If you’re not familiar, Encircled is a sustainable Canadian brand, specializing in flattering and wearable wardrobe staples. Many of their pieces are designed with versatility in mind, like a cardigan that can be styled in 8 different ways! Naturally I was drawn to the comfortable materials (a must for me) and the laidback, minimal aesthetic of pieces like the Wide Leg Crop Pants. With all the time spent at home these days, I’ve been searching for a pair of black pants comfortable enough for working from the sofa but sleek enough to still feel put together. I’ve started opting for pants to pull myself out of the habitual jeans and a t-shirt outfit that was starting to feel repetitive and boring, even for me. And I love how easy these pants pair with some statement outerwear and a smart loafer for a seamless transition into my fall wardrobe… when the time comes.
The Ideal Dress For A Heatwave
The humble t-shirt dress has been a pillar of many a summer capsule wardrobe, and rightfully so! We’re now in the unbearably hot phase of summer here in San Diego (typically around August), where even I can’t imagine squeezing into a pair of jeans to sit around the house. That’s where the t-shirt dress comes in handy because I really just want to wear something that doesn’t cling to or restrict me in any way. Wearing a lightweight dress with air flow allows me to look cute enough to run out for coffee or groceries without showing too much skin or sweating profusely. I’m wearing the Everyday T-Shirt Dress in Navy, adding a variation in neutrals to my summer wardrobe and pairing oh so well with my brown leather accessories. It’s can also easily be dressed up with some strappy heeled sandals and gold jewelry for a paired back summer evening look.
Living For Loungewear
I’ve been slowly growing my collection of loungewear this summer, for basically the first time in my adult life. I honestly don’t know why I avoided it for so long. When I was working my 9-5 I used to joke with my boyfriend that he only ever saw me in pajamas because I was always wearing them before and after work. Now that I have to be productive at home during the day I’ve found that I absolutely need to put the pajamas away and wear real clothes. At first I was all about wearing jeans at home, but I’ve since relaxed a little bit, mostly because (as I mentioned earlier) it was just getting really repetitive. Now I like to switch things up with leggings here and an elasticated waistband there. These Dressy Leggings are exactly the kind of thing that makes me feel put together and comfortable at home. They also have side pockets to hold my phone, which honestly all leggings should have by now. And the Everyday Tank Top has quickly become my new favorite top to wear because it’s super soft and the flowy fit looks great loose or tucked into pants, as seen above. This is a piece I see myself doing literally everything in, from exercising to sleeping to eventually going out to dinner.
I hope you all will join me for the FREE live webinar this Saturday! It will be laid-back and informative, filled with everything I’ve learned about decluttering your wardrobe to make it work for you. So grab a coffee and a notebook and come hang out with me and Encircled this weekend. Reserve your spot to get the secret YouTube link by clicking below.
