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October 2024 - House of Yes, Brooklyn, NY
Flight flurry settled, calendar blocked off, all that’s left is to plan this entire trip you’ve agreed to go on. Open a new tab, and you start to search. Maybe with hotels? “Best Hotels in XYZ City” Result: Cold, average but nice big box hotels. But you want to stay somewhere cute, somewhere charming! I travel with friends and family so it took me years to realize what I need to be searching for was “Romantic”; romantic hotels, romantic itineraries, romantic cafes. Its the fastest way to get to charming and quaint. These romantic spots also usually have an added environment of warmth. This warmth can help manage the tone of your trip, making everyone a little more comfortable in a foreign place.
My 16-year-old self would never believe you if you told her I’d audibly gasp at lamps one day. Hell, 28 year old me wouldn’t believe it either. Is this aging? Maybe. But you can’t deny it, lamps are getting so cool. Strange shapes and rich textures abound! Some kooky lampshades are directly from or influenced by English interior design, my new favorite obsession. Here are a few I’ve bookmarked recently.
Color can be a powerful indicator of wealth, class and insider (or outsider) status. From Tiffany blue to Livable Green (one of Sherwin Williams’ best selling paints), these hues are everywhere. One of these shades I’ve noticed is what I’m calling Scandinavian Red. It’s a punchy, pigmented, warm red. A lot of it, a little of it, doesn’t matter. Now with the rise of Copenhagen and Stockholm street style it can be used as a single shot of cultural know-how. Once you recognize it you can’t un-see it. Sometimes the red gets so warm, its become orange in a place where you’d expect red. Thats how you know its really fashion.
I’ve been a digital nomad for 5 months now, going on six. Its designed to be temporary; this was a test. An experiment maybe. Years ago I learned that living abroad was not for me. I realized that what you’re doing has to be better than what you’re missing back home and I’ve repeated this advice at nauseam. But after 2020, my perspective on time started to shift. I was gone from NYC for almost 8 months that year and did I miss anything? I came back and picked up where I left off. A lot changed but a lot was exactly the same. It made me rethink taking advantage of my remote work situation in 2022. I’ve never been crazy about spring and summer in NYC after June is unbearable. When I die, my hellscape will be a subway platform in August where my train never comes.
Its hard to say what was more difficult, adjusting to a 2-11pm work schedule or being alone all of the time. I couldn’t afford a work/live place and the cheap ones had waitlists. I got an AirBnB to myself so I wouldn’t bother anyone with late night zoom calls. It was cool to be in Europe but it was exhausting as well. Folding into the day-to-day was almost too easy, I forgot I needed to actually do tourism things as well. There were never enough hours in the day.
It was much harder to meet people than I expected, even in a nomad-heavy city like Lisbon. Making friends with locals was also tough knowing I’d be gone in less than 4 weeks, most people didn’t want to bother with me. The Meetup app was helpful and I’d recommend that to anyone doing long-term travel or who is living as an expat. Unfortunately I realized I don’t like expat meetups. They’re always awkward, forced conversation and its never my crowd. I always leave feeling disappointed and exhausted at best, weirded out by some oddball man at worst.
If advice was being asked I’d say look for a work/live community if you are going solo. If you’re traveling with someone then my advice is plan absolutely as much as possible before you leave. Its so much more stressful to plan once you’re there. Don’t forget to vacation. Order the wine.
I could not accurately describe my personal style until I saw my mother’s notes for my senior year portrait photographer, highlighting my “eclectic” style. I had to google it. But it was accurate… then and now! I think our individual style choices speak volumes about who we are–the inside is on the outside etc. In today’s consumer-driven society its easy to try on a variety of styles to see what suits you best, even if its only for that day, event (or weight). Below are some highlighted looks I am particularly fond of from the recent years. You are a new you every day so why repeat an outfit? :)
If its good enough for Gigi Hadid its good enough for me. I highly recommend looking for a vintage version that’s real leather. Blazer cuts and trench versions are both in and will be for the next few fall seasons.
A fall staple that comes as no surprise to the New England girls but its resurgence is fueled by the preppy 70’s vibe seen across categories. Make sure you find a comfortable pair and rock these all fall with your favorite socks.
Get some extra height with some added comfort. Do not hesitate to invest in some lug sole boots cause they’ll be great in cold weather and will last you several years.
Fall layering is a necessity but try some unexpected combos with turtlenecks, deep v’s, jumpsuits, mini dresses, suits and sweater vests are just a few suggestions.
Cosy and great for layering, this preppy staple is huge for fall. Oversized and cropped is best but any vintage version can be tucked in. I prefer cotton to any other knit but to each their own.
Back again for another season, get all yer croc accessories! Boots are a fresh addition to the offering and are so chic.
A great change from the normal plaid, dark floral prints are everywhere again this fall season.
The perfect option for WFH folks who need to run errands in the middle of the day and want to be comfy but cute. Every brand has their versions, pick your fav.
The 70’s trend has led us here, to polo shirts. A huge variety of prints and cuts are available, although I suggest also checking out etsy and ebay for vintage versions.
Look, let’s not pretend like Gen Z invented wide leg jeans, but now is a great time to try the equivalent of denim sweatpants. The cut on these can be tricky so if a few pairs don’t work don’t give up.
Ok listen, I literally hate this concept. It makes no sense. They’re so ugly. It reminds me of every male European tourist over the age of 50 on vacation. And yet they are for sale and people are buying them.
If you’ve found this page because you’re considering getting a puppy and you live in New York City, let me cut to the chase–don’t do it. Consider fostering or dog sitting first, then once you’ve had a taste of dog owning in the city make your decision to get a baby dog. If you’re like me, the main experience you have with dog ownership is the family pet from your childhood in the suburbs. Maybe you’ve done some research on the costs and breeds and shelters, maybe you’ve even reached out to a few people already. Let me tell you what the internet does not: raising a dog in New York City is twice as hard anywhere else, and there’s no guide book for us. I’ve made a brief list of NYC hurdles otherwise unmentioned by handbooks and youtube videos about the first few weeks with your puppy.
your walkup building
– like many New Yorkers, I live in a walkup building, and I’m on the 4th floor. If you don’t paper train your dog (discouraged by experts), please know you will be taking those stairs upwards of 10 flights a day for a few weeks. For me that meant 40 flights of stairs a day. The issue with this is you, the human, are reluctant to take the stairs so you hope the dog will not be barking cause they have to pee. You are wrong and they will make a mess in the apartment. You will then be frustrated, need to take the dog out as the books recommend but not wearing any shoes, no coat, no keys, no mask, no doggie bags, etc. There is mess on the floor and you are holding a wet dog. What do you do?
– this does not apply to everyone but it did apply to me. In the example above, one partner would clean the mess and the other would take out the soaked pup. But alone? Good luck. Its all you all the time. Every success and every failure and let me tell you its like a 1/10 split there at first. Its demoralizing. It feels like you are trapped in a burning house you set fire to.
– the way we live in NYC is at a breakneck pace. its the city that never sleeps right? In what world does bringing along a barking animal that cant go inside Trader Joe’s and needs to be let out every few hours make sense? It doesn’t. EXCEPTION: if you adopt an older dog who has can hold it better then fine you’re off the hook. Those first few weeks I thought ‘what the fuck have I done, I lived an amazing, responsibility-free life and ran around this incredible city with my friends just tearing up the town. Why did I throw that away?!’ To this the only advice I have is once they’re house trained, things start to feel more manageable. Do your research on the breed, take that information seriously and consider how it would fit into your life.
– look, I live in a part of town with several doorman buildings on my block. Its clean! Or so I thought. No your puppy will pick up every tiny piece of trash, gravel, plastic, etc. imaginable. Luckily my dog never cared for other dogs poop but no guarantees there either. I know its against vet advice, but my apartment is too small for an energetic puppy and she was getting house trained so she’s been on the street on walks every day since she arrived. Having to watch out for the garbage is exhausting. This also applies to restaurant patios and parks!
– my god. you’d think no New Yorker has ever seen a puppy in their life. I couldn’t go 10 feet without being stopped because they wanted to pet her. I’m fine with that, I knew it’d be a side effect of having a golden retriever, but I was not emotionally prepared to go from talking to my 12 friends and the occasional person behind a counter, to talking to 50+ people a day about the age/breed/name of my dog and also their sob story about their 16 year old boxer who died a decade ago. its so much. Wearing a ball cap helps, big sunglasses or big headphones… don’t make eye contact and show no mercy when you hear the passer by say to their friend “ohmygosh LOOK!! SO CUTE”
the weather
– it has been an actual miracle that in the first 5 spring-time weeks of having this puppy, it only really rained 3 days. any extreme weather is a nightmare but luckily I have yet to deal with snow. its the layering yourself, then dealing with the barking dog. You feel like a firefighter trying to suit up in time. Then after the walk if you, like me, have the stairs to deal with, then you’re holding that sopping wet dog as you trudge up.
– so your friends have agreed to a park hang so you and the dog can go, amazing! Well guess what, dogs are not allowed in: Sheep’s Meadow, The Great Lawn, The Ramble, Governors’s Island, the water of any NYC beach, Rockaway boardwalk and beach Memorial-Labor Day, all playgrounds, all ball fields, all tennis/basketball courts and they must be on a <6ft leash at all times (with the exception of Central Park that allows dogs to be off-leash before 9am and after 9pm). For further info check out the NYC parks site here.
– ah, the idealistic dog trainers. “find a quiet place to start working on commands with your dog, like your house. then advance to the back yard, then the sidewalk, and finally introduce more distractions, like 1 dog across the street barking!” LOL are you joking? we can do simple stuff in my apartment but there is no middle ground between zero distractions and the whole world. its exhausting and frustrating cause its not their fault and its also not your fault. the NYC streets are overflowing with distractions, loud noises, weird smells, other dogs, a million people, subway grates, storage hatches, strollers, courier carts, pigeons, puddles and the list goes on. its so much all the time. i eventually found a dorm driveway about a block away that works ok if we go in the evening to practice ‘sit/stay’ from further than 6 ft away but man be prepared to just repeat yourself into exhaustion and hope eventually something sinks in.
This spring fashion is playing catch-up from a totally destroyed 2020. Inventory is in flux, vaccine rollout is a mess and its so hard to tell what people should be planning for this spring, much less what they should be wearing. Brands are taking a stab at guessing what we need this year so based on that, here are my top suggestions if you’re wanting to freshen up your wardrobe before summer.
Chunky, v-neck, big buttons. Extra points if you wear it as a top. Great for transition seasons, this trend will still be here in the fall. Tie-front is 90’s nostalgia.
Micro-florals are big this spring, lots of period-drama influence thanks to the 12-month Netflix binge we have collectively participated in.
After years of wincing after seeing Billie Eilish’s hair, we’ve sort of incorporated it into our wardrobe. Pistachio green is huge this year.
This trend is more about shape than anything and that shape is boxy and oversized. Knowing exactly where to add volume on your body shape is key to looking like a style guru and the crispness of utility keeps you looking sharp.
Several years deep into puffy sleeves and we will see many more. No sleeve is too big, skirt too swishy or jeans too wide. After being stuck in your home for a year its time to take up some serious space outside.
If you’re ready to rip off your sweats and burn them in a trash can, you’re not alone. Shock factor pieces are huge for a society that feels like they just need to feel something, anything.
Like pistachio green, brown came out of the woodwork (pun intended). Specifically in activewear, but has of course floated into all the other categories. Brown is the new black in 2021.
Perfect for spring showers, long (below-the-knee) trenches are in! Get yours little oversized to nod to the boxy silloete trend, or more fitted for a 70’s vibe. Great vintage options for this as well!
Ignore the children on tiktok who say skinny jeans are cancelled–they’re not, they are however a different shape than they were 2010-2018. Straight legs and wide legs are in, as well as a kick flare. Crops of course are still strong but rejoice! Full-length wide leg and bell-bottoms are back.
My quarantine passion project was a podcast with my best friend dedicated to scripted TV shows. Its been about a year and we’ve learned a few things, mainly that its way easier than you’d think.
Once you have your idea and co-host(s) (or none) you need to :
Come up with some names, then narrow it down so it captures what the podcast is about
Check to see if a podcast already exists with that name
Do additional research about podcasts with similar topics
Lock a name down.
After you do that, grab the Instagram and Twitter handle. Even if you don’t plan on using social, its better to have it and not use it then decide later and not have access to it anymore cause someone else swooped in.
If you want a website (this is NOT necessary) then my advice is to use the service you create the site on to purchase the domain. We used square space. Do not search for the domain in advance because its possible a bot will pick it up and put you in a bidding war for it.
Consider a logo. You will need a background image and profile photo for iTunes/Spotify. You can look at fiverr for a variety of prices (many very cheap).
Plan the structure of your episodes. Consistency is good. Don’t forget to think about how it will sound to fresh ears.
Record episode. Special equipment is not necessary, especially at this stage. Amazon has cheap mics, I use the Snowball ($50). When we’re not together, we use Zoom to record since its simple and free.
Edit the episode. I use Adobe Audition but only because I’m already paying for the suite and I’m a perfectionist so the added editing capabilities were enticing. Before I was using iMovie and it worked great.
Upload to Anchor. Use a different platform if you really want but we’ve been super happy with Anchor. Its owned by Spotify and published your podcast on half a dozen platforms. The initial approval process took about 3-5 days. We used that as our 3 min teaser trailer for the pod.
That’s it! Now you have a podcast!
For additional scheduling and prep, we created a gmail account and use Google sheets to plan recordings and release dates and Google docs for individual episode prep. We have the same format every week which helps us and our listeners, and we usually record on Sundays or Tuesdays and generally try to keep a few weeks ahead of release.
We have a weekly lunch meeting as well to make sure we’re on track and the schedule still looks good. This is probably not necessary for most lifestyle podcasts since ours requires so much prep but if you want to have guests on regularly a touchbase about that might be useful for you.
If you have a co-host, balancing tasks will be different for every team but what works best for us is I handle the editing and my partner handles all the social (Twitter + IG).
Most of all, don’t loose sight of the fact that this is a hobby! Its fun! You want to break rules you set for the pod? Who cares! Its your project.
I have always been a multi-tasker and a multi-track thinker. The best way for me to focus is with background noise… or music or podcast or audio book. So 30+hrs/week of headphones time for almost 6 years means I have a LOT of listening under my belt. These are the episodes I refer people to, and refer to in conversation the most:
Tunnel Vision (Hidden Brain, NPR) - This is a MUST listen. It covers poverty and other psychological effects of extreme survival situations.
How Tik Tok Is Killing the Radio Song Writer (Popcast, New York Times) - This is a really interesting episode that explains the economics of the music industry… and when it clashes with the talent that supports it. Really relevant and very insightful.
Curb Cuts (99% Invisible, Radiotopia) - A look into how smart design thats positioned to help a minority group actually benefits the majority as well… so why is it such an uphill battle to get these changes implemented? A really smart story that dives into conveniences you may not even realize were designed for a different purpose.
522: The Invention of ‘The Economy’ (Planet Money, NPR) - You’ve heard of the economy right? Listen to this episode then.
Built on Sand (99% Invisible, Radiotopia) - Have you ever wondered anything about the construction industry? Start here.
Diamonds: Articles of Interest (99% Invisible, Radiotopia) - If you’re like me and grew up listening to their mother rant about how the diamond industry is artificially inflated and the DeBeers family is just gouging everyone, listen to this great episode that dives into the industry.
Dyson: James Dyson - Have you ever used a vacuum or heard of the Dyson brand? Great, listen to this podcast episode.
BS Jobs: How Meaningless Work Wears Us Down (Hidden Brain, NPR) - A look into modern work, who actually needs a 40-hr work week and what the value of satisfaction is when it comes to our livelihoods.
The Lonely American Man (Hidden Brain, NPR) - Ever noticed that your mom maintains a full social calendar while your dad seemingly has only a handful of actual friends (if that?). More people need to be talking about this deep-rooted issue and what the solutions look like.
What Are The Odds? (Hidden Brain, NPR) - I almost hesitate to recommend this because it is quite soul-crushing if you’re a romantic in any way… but it dives into the mathematical probability of coincidence … and why its not actually that weird you ran into you 2nd grade teacher on vacation.
I’ve Had Better (Where Should We Begin by Ester Parel) - Have you ever wanted to be a fly on the wall in a couple’s therapy session? Just me? OK well than you can skip this but if not def check it out, there are 4 seasons to date and each episode offers something different… often I find myself gasping out loud and whispering “No they didnt!”.
627: The Miracle Apple (Planet Money, NPR) - No, not the computer, the one you actually eat! If you’re a Honeycrisp fan then give this a listen. A really interesting dive into the world of commercial apple growing (and marketing).
732: Eagles vs Chickens (Planet Money, NPR) - Not the most high-brow topic but you dont get stories about the US bald eagle every day… nor farmers that are trying to kill them.
Usonia (99% Invisible, Radiotopia) - Three words: Frank Lloyd Right. If you ever drive through a suburban American town, listen to this episode.
Spanx: Sarah Blakely - This interview with the intimates founder is a great listen for any entrepreneur or anyone who wears her ubiquitous apparel.
Built to Burn (99% Invisible, Radiotopia) - Dives into problems, and solutions to California’s burning problem
650: The Business Behind Get Out (Planet Money, NPR) - Yes, Get Out the movie. A really cool look into this side of the movie industry and how it can be very lucrative.
Planet Money Buys Oil (Planet Money, NPR) - I think about this episode/series a lot. I’ve never given much thought to the oil industry and while this doesn’t answer all questions, its a really cool experiment and I did learn a lot.
The Accidental Room (99% Invisible, Radiotopia) - A fun story about an accidental room built into a shopping mall in Providence, RI … and the crew who moved in.
How Does Post Malone Sound Like Everything and Nothing? (Popcast, New York Times) - A great piece on Post Malone, his rise to fame and how his music is somehow exactly what we needed.
Palaces for the People (99% Invisible, Radiotopia) - An inspiring story about public libraries
Sweetgreen: Nicolas Jammet and Jonathan Neman (How I Built This, NPR) - Not going to lie… this story might mean nothing if you are not a loyal fan of this chain like I am BUT these guys seem super cool and it was a fun listen.
TED Radio Hour: Rethinking Anger (TED Radio Hour, NPR) - Really helpful if you get rage-y at work like I do.
Sound and Health: Hospitals (99% Invisible, Radiotopia) - If you love thinking about detail-oriented setups, take a listen to this episode that dives into medical device design and how important sounds are in a life or death environment.
'Man Up': How A Fear Of Appearing Feminine Restricts Men, And Affects Us All (Hidden Brain, NPR) - This is an Issue I personally find incredibly frustrating so I may be biased but I think its worth the listen, no matter which gender you identify as.
Teach for America: Wendy Kopp (How I Built This, NPR) - Female founders are in the minority and Wendy started a whole movement towards national service so its worth the listen for that alone.
The Automat (99% Invisible, Radiotopia) - Cute story for anyone who’s an aspiring NYC history buff
The Life is Good Company: Bert and John Jacobs (How I Built This, NPR) - Cute story about a t-shirt company that warning will make you want to go out and buy some of their merch.
Can A Child Be Raised Free Of Gender Stereotypes? This Family Tried (Hidden Brain, NPR) - A great look into the complications of non-gendered child-rearing
Dolly Parton’s America (Mini series, iHeart Radio) - A fab mini-series about the Queen of Tennessee
When Did Marriage Become So Hard? (Hidden Brain, NPR) - I’m a relationship psychology-junkie so this episode is exactly what I find interesting, but it does offer great insights into modern love and its expectations.
Finding Fred (iHeart Radio) - All about Fred Rogers of Mr. Rogers Neighborhood and the characters and humans along the way who were deeply impacted by the man’s generosity and positive, empathetic outlook on life.
HumaNature (Wyoming Public Media) - Just some really great stories about the juncture of humans and the wilderness.
Ear Hustle (Radiotopia) - An inside look at the US prison system from a California prison. It will leave you laughing, crying and everything in between.
Inside Trader Joe’s (Trader Joe’s) - Laugh all you want, but this informative, quirky, adorable podcast brings me to tears nearly every time cause the employees speak with such uplifting adoration of the company they work for… its the most wholesome thing on the internet.
Educated by Tara Westover - It reads like a mystery podcast, I finished it in 2 days. Jaw-dropping and makes you think about family, the country, religion and how everyone views facts–and alliances, differently.
Becoming by Michelle Obama - Michelle narrates and its glorious.
Born a Crime by Trevor Noah - An amazing book regardless, but Trevor narrates so you hear correctly how everything is pronounced, plus I’m pretty sure there was a bit of sing-songing there somewhere.
Image via Sephora Singapore
In January I was contracting for NARS Cosmetics. One of the projects I was working on was a cushion compact. “A what?” I said, floored that there was a cosmetics term that I was unfamiliar with. “Yeah… its like foundation? Idk its only for the Asian markets” mumbled the sweet (male) senior designer. “I have a full-sized sample though! Let me grab it.” I was not prepared for my life to change when he returned with that little black box but WOW one pat of the funky, beige sponge then onto the back of my hand like any seasoned pro and I was freakin’ sold. So smooth! So creamy! So simple! I was/am dumbfounded that the US and European/global/extraterrestrial markets have not also bought into this product.
But since I couldn’t steal the NARS sample (with a clean conscious anyway), I’ve been living cushion-compact-less UNTIL two weeks ago when I arrived on holiday in Hong Kong. My packing job had been meticulous, however somehow I ended up on a two-week vacation without any foundation, powder, CC/BB cream or anything at all to correct my wildly patchy skin color (winter is so great ya?!). Luckily my local gal pal/expat friend knew just where to go–Sasa. Imagine Sephora, but half the square feet, none of the organization and everything is in Korean, Chinese, or Japanese. Somehow in this amazing chaos I found a little island with a few cushion compacts! “NOW IS MY TIME” I exclaimed in my little, jet-lagged American brain. Based almost solely on price, secondly on packaging, thirdly on the SPF 50+ (sorry Mom), I picked up this adorable compact from It’s SKIN. There were two (2) color options and I chose the darker one cause the lighter one was nearly cloud-colored. Unclear how much I paid in USD conversion but off we bopped home, armed with makeup and face masks that would solve every one of our problems. The next morning after slathering on the Urban Decay primer sample I somehow ended up with in my bag (yes, I brought face primer but no face makeup … god help me) I tore open my new shiny toy, took up the little round sponge and patted in from the compact to my face. In mere SECONDS my face went from tragic and blotchy to 1970’s dewy supermodel.
To say I was officially sold would be an understatement. The next concern? Do I need to stock up on these babies before returning to the US so I never, ever run out? Have no fear dear reader. The cant-live-with-it-cant-live-without-it modern day hero Amazon carries it! Only one supplier which is both concerning and shocking but for the low price of $17 via Prime I can’t complain.
Most interesting about this product, which lists 50+ SPF, PA+++ and a bunch of other impressive ingredients I’ve included in the image caption, is that I’ve stopped setting it with powder. As a Texas girl who’s been educated in the blistering Oklahoma heat in a full face of make up for 4 years of sorority recruitment, I’ve never not set my foundation (or BB cream for that matter) with powder. How else would it stick?! How else would I get through the day without turning into a shiny disgusting mess?! Well I don’t know what it is about the consistency of this product, but it CLINGS on. It’s def for a dewy look, but by some miracle with full coverage. ***OK I guess I should try it without that Urban Decay primer cause that has got to be helping. Will report back once I’m brave enough to go primer-free for research (is that what this is?)***
In conclusion, everyone should give the cushion compact a try. Maybe big brands like NARS will finally let us in on the secret soon.
It'S SKIN - Tiger Cica Blemish Cover Cushion SPF50+ PA+++ 15g
“This cushion compact covers blemishes, fine lines and imperfections while controlling sebum and offering SPF50+ PA+++ with its refined texture. Formulated with lemongrass oil, centella, chamomile and eucalyptus leaf extracts, the compact has a silky finish and a refreshing touch for day-long wear.” - Amazon
Until I purchased a gray duster from Anthropologie in 2015, I thought the term was as dated as turn of the century train travel. Not so much! Longer winter coats have been making a come back, and now their lighter counterpart is seen in the 3 remaining seasons. My personal favorites are the thicker, quilted or embroidered coats with wide sleeves. They multi-task when applied as the oversized jacket trend, and can multiply your pocket count. I hope these breezy pieces stick around for a few years and become go-to’s for easy weekend wear.
Images via Pinterest
Blair Eadie // Atlantic-Pacific
Like many trends, this one has escalated. No longer is it enough to mix 2 contrasting-yet-complimenting prints, but you can do 3 or 4, add in textures, brighten the colors! (Wait am I talking about photo editing now?) Anyway, pattern mixing marches on in 2019. Its the ultimate “I know what I’m doing with fashion” look that can conveniently be whipped up from what’s already in one’s closet making it accessible and endlessly open to reinvention. Although not pictured here, I have found the easiest way to wear multiple prints is by adding a coordinating/complimentary printed scarf.
Let me tell you a tale, dear reader, of the specific pastel’s we’re going to see in 2019. It will be the dominant color story of the year, and here is why:
First, the concept of pastel’s outside of spring is #trendy. Its different and we’ve already seen it in cotton candy-colored coats bopping all over the runway and the New York City streets. Second, courtesy of Pantone’s history-making double pastel Color of the Year in 2015, pastel’s have really laid the groundwork to seep into all aspects of our lives. Living Coral chosen for the 2019 color of the year is an update, and with the easiest transition slips into simply a powerful pastel. Next on the horizon? Butter yellow.
