What to Wear on a Resort Vaca- Part 2

If you're one of the lucky ones planning a resort getaway this winter, put aside your down parka and boots, and check out Part 2 of What to Wear on a Resort Vaca for the perfect ensemble for lounging beach or poolside (if you missed Part 1, you can see it here). 

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Nothing says vacation like a romper. They are so effortless and comfortable. I partnered with Matter for this post to highlight their print-centric line of travel-wear. With a drawstring waist and an open design back, this romper has become a beach chic staple in my wardrobe. Working with artisans in India, Matter brings to life their mission to create a textile network of artisans that supply to designers. Slow style, design and production are in Matter's DNA and help guide a limited collection of timeless designs that are quality made. I so appreciate brands like Matter, who are operating on a level of commitment I can get behind, while supplying pieces I feel great wearing from a style perspective. 

And speaking of great brands, Seek Wander Share also hits the mark with their ethically made accessories, like the Pom Pom Basket featured in this post. Everything is better with a pom pom, don't you think?!

ECO OUTFIT DETAILS:

SWIMSUIT, Wandar West (gifted) #madeinLA #ethical #local

ROMPER, Matter (gifted) #social #ethical #naturalfibers

WOVEN SLIDES, Mohinders (gifted) #ethical #fair #handmade

POM POM BASKET, Seek Wander Share #ethical #handmade #naturalfibers

WATER BOTTLE, I'm Glassy (gifted) #reusable #bpa-free #glass

SUNSCREEN PASTE, Manda #nontoxic #natural #nonchemical #safe

Many thanks to Seek Wander Share and Matter for sponsoring this post. Video footage and images by Felicia Lasala.

Gym Bag Essentials with Credo Beauty

Growing up in a ski resort town, with nature's playground offering a course for just about any kind of exercise, I'm not sure how or why I came to love gyms so much... I suppose I can trace it back to my time in London. When I lived in London, I ran outside a lot and played tennis too. But London is notorious for rain, and rain it did. So, I got a gym membership and really came to love the reliability of always having a place to get my exercise in- rain or shine, day or night. I also treat the gym a little like a spa. It helps trick my psyche into going in the first place! I shower, and steam, and sometimes even meditate in the sauna if I have it alone for a few minutes. I've found that taking a little extra time to pamper myself at the gym makes all the difference.

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When Credo Beauty sent me their new clean beauty starter kit, I thought, "This will be great for my gym bag!" Here's a peek at what have become my gym essentials:

FLIP FLOPS- for post workout showers, and steam room or sauna sessions.

EARBUDS- when I want to plug into my tunes or the TV while I sweat it out.

I'M GLASSY WATER BOTTLE- this is  a new addition that I am loving! I used to recycle plastic bottles from buying bottled water when I'm running around (not always BPA-free) and reuse them. I know this isn't great because when they heat up (like when I leave them in my car and the sun bakes them) toxic molecules from the plastic release into the water and then I am basically drinking chemical water. My I'm Glassy water bottle is made of glass and perfect for reusing in a safe way. (gifted- thank you!)

CREDO BEAUTY DETOX BEAUTY KIT- with travel and sample size haircare, deodorant, cleansing balm, eye cream, face moisturizer, and a resurfacing mask (which I use after the shower and before I steam so it can sit while I steam for 10 mins), it really is the perfect gym bag companion. (gifted)

CLEAN UNDIES- a clean pair after a workout and pamper session make all the difference. 

What are your must-haves in your gym bag? Oh- and if you are loving any classes or workout exercises please share those too!