Future Positive

In the game of golf there is a term I love called Future Positive. It refers to your mental state as you play the game and more specifically right before you hit your next shot. Each time you step up to hit, you can either tell yourself, "Don't mess up this shot" (which is focusing on what you don't want to do- mess up the shot) or you can tell yourself, "I've got this and I am going to hit it straight." We get what we think about, so I try really hard to catch myself when a negative thought comes floating by. And instead of latching onto that thought and making it my own, I release it and replace it with a positive one. I do this in all aspects of my life.

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Let me give you a real life example. Summer is a busy time and lately I have been feeling overwhelmed with everything I have and want to do each day. My instant thought is, "I have too much to do and not enough time!" I stop and recognize how that thought is not making me feel good, and then I choose to replace it with a new thought: "I have enough time to do it all, and everything is working out perfectly for me." This thought calms my mind and limbic system. It helps me then approach my day from a positive mindset instead of a lack mindset, and guess what... I do get everything done and it works out perfectly. 

Can you relate to this? Stay positive my friends, it will change your world like you never imagined!

ECO OUTFIT

Parker Vintage Cutoff Jeans, AGOLDE, $128 #100%cotton #naturalfibers

Mallory Off the Shoulder Lace Top, Walter Baker, $74 #100%cotton #naturalfibers

Berri Platform Slip-On Sneaker (similar to ones shown), Matt & Nat, $54 #vegan 

Photos taken by Cole Buckhart at String Lake in Jackson Hole, WY. 

Let's Celebrate!

I recently hit a milestone with a new company I soft launched (more soon!), and because life is busy and even though you've accomplished this one thing, there is still so much to do- I almost let the moment pass by without celebrating it. Almost. Then, I realized that life is meant to be enjoyed and celebrated. Taking time to acknowledge myself and my team and celebrate what we brought into reality is important. And so is taking that time to allow yourself to feel good. 

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So, I was hiking with my dear friend Lindsay Linton and we were discussing this very thing, and it occurred to me that I don't want to have to wait to celebrate when something major happens (though that does feel like the right time to throw a party!). I want to celebrate every day. Find something every day worth tipping my hat to in acknowledgement and allowing my heart to swell for a minute while I embrace the positive feelings around it. In a way, I think I am already doing this when I write my appreciation list each night before bed. I simply reflect on the day and write out around ten things that I appreciate from the day. Now I am feeling inspired to find something each day to, in the moment, celebrate. Wanna join me? Let's share our celebration stories in the comments below. xx

Photos from the Teton County Fair in Jackson Hole, WY by Cole Buckhart. 

Ruffled Denim

"Face fear and it ceases to exist" is a favorite quote of mine. Whenever I am starting something new, or headed out to an event without a wingman (or wing-woman), I feel those first pangs of discomfort. They warn me that I am about to embark on something that could possibly be uncomfortable. I've learned to acknowledge that warning (usually my ego talking) and say, "thank you for your concern, but I think I'll try this thing anyways, and see what happens." 

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I'm learning and growing all the time. I'm beginning to believe that that is what life is all about. Expansion of ourselves through experience and desire. If you are on the Abraham Hicks boat, you'll resonate with that. I've been exploring their view on life and it feels really good to me. To see every day and every opportunity as a way to expand who we are. Good experiences and bad- they offer us value if we are ready to receive it. Sometimes that is way more easily said than done, but I still like to keep it floating around my mind. 

The water may not always be calm, but if we dive in, I think we will find the experience more exhilerating than we could have imagined. 

You can't experience new lands from the confines of your comfort zone. -Jen Sincero from You are a Badass at Making Money

ECO OUTFIT:

STRAPPY CROP TOP, Cossac (gifted) #madeinEurope #local #sustainablefabric 

FRAYED HEM JEANS, I used a pair of hand-me-down jeans and this DIY Tutorial to create my own pair of on-trend jeans. :) 

TREE NECKLACE, Haumeya (gifted) #social 

Cossac reached out to me to collaborate and I instantly felt that the brand might be too cool for me (haha)! I'm thrilled Cossac is in the eco fashion space creating cool girl pieces that are super easy to wear and made ethically. I have a feeling we will be seeing more Cossac in my wardrobe... As long as I up my coolness factor.  ;) Definitely check them out! 

Photos by Mr. Cole Buckhart at String Lake in Jackson Hole, WY. Many thanks to Cossac for sponsoring this post. 

Trailblazer

We drove up to String Lake in the late afternoon. It's June, but somehow still feels like early season. The mountains are snowcapped and the parking lot is surprisingly bare. I can hardly contain the joy in my heart as I hike the familiar trail. Memories of fly fishing, singing silly songs to keep the bears away, and packing a picnic lunch to eat along the rocky shore flood my mind. Trails all around Jackson and Grand Teton National Park hold pieces of me and my childhood within them like magical time capsules. Maybe that's why when recently asked what my favorite outdoor activity is I answered, "Hiking." 

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I grew up hiking, and although I always enjoyed it, I remember the moment it shifted for me. Shifted into something both cathartic and soul-filling (is that a word? I am making it a word! Who doesn't want their soul to be filled?). I was visiting my friend Tanya (the fab lady behind A Boy Named Sue) in Hong Kong to work on a photo shoot for their site. Each day we did 4-5 hours of work, and then we would head out on a hike... in the middle of Hong Kong! I had no idea that such a metropolitan place had access to hiking, but Tanya did. She knew all the trails and confessed that is was the only thing that kept her sane. She also disclosed to me that she often schedules a 'hike meet-up' rather than a coffee or drink to get her exercise in while catching up with friends or new collaborators. It's genius, and I have since adopted her athletic rendezvous practice.

Last year, when I lived in LA, I remembered Tanya's beautiful balance of urban life and nature, and even though the ocean was so close, the hills called to me. The Santa Monica Mountains provided the terrain and hiking them became the best part of my day. I read a book called Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends on It, and took the author's approach to seeing the root of everything as love- beginning with self love. On the hike up I would churn the Universe and think about all the things I wanted to solve in my life and how. And on the way down, I would let it all go, and repeat one simple phrase over and over again: "I love myself. I love myself. I love myself." I called them my Love Hikes. And, man, were they powerful. I still do Love Hikes, and Rendezvous Hikes, and lately I've returned to the old classic- Appreciation Hikes. Lost in awe of the beauty around me, my mind goes from one thought of appreciation to another. 

So, when Micah from Haumeya got in touch to see about collaborating to feature their eco leggings, I felt a hiking post was perfect. Made from 65% plant-based fabric made from wood pulp, their leggings are incredibly soft while retaining their shape and elasticity. My favorite part is the sideways pocket in the waistband in the back. Designed to keep your phone snug and secured, it allowed me to be hands-free with comfort and ease. I'm a fan. Interested in getting a pair for yourself? Check out their Kickstarter page to pre-order a pair. 

If you find yourself in the Jackson Hole area, these are a few of my favorite hikes: Cache Creek, Death Canyon, Ski Lake and the Old Pass Road. And, if you are in the West LA area, check out Los Leones, Temescal Canyon, and Mandeville Canyon. Also- please share your favorite hikes in the comments section below! 

ECO OUTFIT

CROPPED TEE, The Lost Travel Tshirt Company #tencel #ecofabric 

PLAID BUTTON DOWN, IOU Project (similar style), #fair #artisanmade 

LEGGINGS, (gifted) Haumeya #plantbasedfabric #social #local #ecofabric

FLYKNIT SHOES, Nike #recycleable #zerowaste

NON-TOXIC SUNSCREEN, BeautyCounter #nontoxic #natural #zinc #physicalblocker

NON-TOXIC BUG SPRAY, Four Elements #nontoxic #natural 

Photos by the talented Cole Buckhart, in Jackson Hole, WY. Many thanks to Haumeya for sponsoring this post. 

What to Wear on a Resort Vaca: Part 3

Winter is in full force, and although I love the cooler temps and the many layers, a mid-January trip to a tropical locale has me daydreaming. If you are lucky enough to have an upcoming trip on the calendar (what a way to start 2017!) I hope you will find my series on What to Wear on a Resort Vaca helpful. Part three is all about what to wear to dinner. If you missed parts 1 & 2, you can check them out here, and here. 

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In hot climates, you wear next to nothing all day- just to stay cool. So dinner is a special time to show off your style and take things up a notch. Remember, you're on vacation so stick to flat sandals and little makeup to hold onto your relaxed vibe. Jewelry and a statement clutch, like the one featured here from Seek Wander Share, add a little something extra without trying too hard. 

I hope you've enjoyed this series and that it comes in handy as you pack for your any warm weather getaways in your future. Please share your own outfit picks and tips in the comments below. xx

eco outfit details

PASTEL CLUTCH, Seek Wander Share #madeinGuatemala #handmade #artisanmade #fairtrade #ethical  

MAXI DRESS, Free People #madeinUSA #naturalfibers 

SANDALS, K Jacques #madeinSaintTropez #handmade 

JEWELRY, (similar to shown) assortment of pieces from Reve en Vert #reclaimedmetal #fair #handmade #local #ethical 

LIP GLOSS, Youngblood Cosmetics #nontoxic

Many thanks to Seek Wander Share for sponsoring this post. Photos and video footage by the talented Felicia Lasala.