Spring Break Essentials
Whether you're heading out of town for a quick get-away or you're doing a staycation this week, we want to remind you of the essentials as you enter your Spring Break. After all, this week is supposed to be a BREAK from it all! Here's to helping you look and feel rested and ready as you head into a fun week with your people in some of your favorite places.
First Things First: Skin Prep
If you're like us, you're dying for some much needed Vitamin D after this long winter! However, let's not forget that we need to prep our winter skin since it's been hibernating for a few months.
- Exfoliator: Skin that has been kept under leggings, jeans and jackets all winter needs a good scrub-a-dub to help give it that fresh spring glow! We like to keep a pair of exfoliant gloves in the tub to help make it an easier part of our routine.
- Self Tanner: If you're like us and believe being un-tan is the equivalent of being spiritually destitute than self tanner is going to be your new best friend. Here's some of our favorites to slather on that bod before putting on your favorite jorts and heading out to the front yard or to the pool at your fancy beach resort.
- SPF: Our moms were so right on this one. We wish we wouldn't have spent the 90's using baby oil instead of sunscreen, but alas, we have corrected our misguided ways. SPF 50 or higher is needed anywhere and everywhere, not just on your face! Did you know they're finding types of melanoma under your fingernails and the bottoms of your feet these days?
Next Up: Wardrobe
The desire to look chic without all the fuss is always a top priority for us and for many other busy women. In honor of taking a break from having it all together (i.e. appearing to have it all together), here are some easy wins when it comes to your wardrobe this week.
- Maxi Dresses: A maxi dress is an easy, effortless way to achieve a pulled together look. It's a one and done uniform of sorts. Throw our Laura dress on with a cute pair of flats and you're ready for whatever the day or night might bring!
- Rompers: Need to be a little more active than a dress allows? Try a romper on for size. Here's one of our favorites right now from a local Austin shop (Esby) that can freshen up your Spring wardrobe.
- Easy On/Easy Off: Finding pieces that you can get on and off easy might be the way to your heart. Look for items without snaps, hooks or buttons. Elastic is your friend! Our Madeline skirt with pockets might be your new go-to piece.
Last Stop: Accessories
- Statement Earrings: Every woman needs a pair (or twelve) of statement earrings in her life. When you have pool hair or are sporting your top knot for the 5th day in a row, you just throw a pair of these bad boys on and suddenly you've transformed yourself into a Goddess. It's women trickery and deception at it's finest.
- Sandals: Sandals with some versatility are key as you head to your staycation/vacation. Look for sandals that have neutral tones so they can be worn with an array of colors in your wardrobe. Slip ons or easy to fasten sandals are also something we look for as we race out the door to the next activity, dinner or event.
- A wide-brimmed hat: Think big, obnoxious and something that conveys, "I'm here and I'm fun". There's something about a big hat that just makes you feel like a movie star. Don't be ashamed to wear it to your community pool either! There's no special occasion needed for this type of accessory. Just some confidence and a little bit of swagger.
