Walking back from class earlier this afternoon, I loosened my scarf, whipped on my black Ray-Ban Wayfarers, and unzipped my already unseasonably light coat. How is it that we are in the dead of winter, yet the weather app on my iPhone reads 53 degrees and partly cloudy? This time last year, mountains of dirty snow served as obstacles on my way to class, patches of slick ice turned the quad into a death trap, and going out at night was based upon how many degrees the temperature fell below zero. Yet currently, my snow-boots have yet to hit snow-covered pavement, the quad is outlined with students sitting outside on benches, and the quintessential leather jacket will suffice for going out at night. We have seemingly found ourselves in this in-between season of what should be winter, but isn't quite yet spring. Ladies, I introduce you all to
Sprinter. If you are confused as to how to deal with these changes in weather...join the club. How can we keep our beauty regimes and fashion trends align with this unexpected arrival of Sprinter?
I offer you a few tips that will hopefully help you combat the confusion:
#1. Layer with light accessories.
--Instead of throwing on your heavy winter coat, try layering trendy pieces so you can add or take off as the temperature changes.
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| American Apparel Unisex Circle Scarf |
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| Michael Stars Long Sleeve Raw Edge Open Cardigan |
#2. Moisturizing while building up a subtle glow.
--During the week, switch on and off between a moisturizer and a self-tanning lotion that'll help keep your skin soft while building a sun-kissed look for the spring.
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| St.Ives Soothing Body Lotion |
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| L'Oreal Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Lotion |
#3. Switching from winter hues to spring glows.
--We are emerging from the winter season, eager to obtain that perfectly tanned face; however, we cannot resort to slabbing on pounds of bronzer--this must be a gradual shift from the lighter winter hues to the soft glows of early spring. Go for colors and shades that highlight and illuminate the skin without making it look fake and "cakey".
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| St. Tropez Skin Illuminator in Rose |
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| NARS The Multiple: Stick for eyes, lips, cheeks, & body. |
#4. Being bold with bright colored pants.
--Go for it. Buy that pair of brick red jeans or electric blue pants you've been obsessing with all winter long...it's only a matter of time before spring comes full throttle with bright colors, so be on the cutting edge of fashion trends and show them off now!
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| J Brand 811 Mid Rise Skinny Legging in St. Tropez |
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| Paige Denim "Verdugo" Sateen Legging in Scarlett |
xo, Kat
Spring Break marks the transitional week between the never-ending winter days (or in our case, sprinter days) and the longingly awaited for days of sunshine. When we reunite with our friends we come back with more than just tan-lines and hilarious stories; we come back refreshed, rejuvenated, and seemingly reinvented for the upcoming months. With a little more skip in our step, we swap chunky knit scarves for tinted aviators, black leather boots for tan boat shoes, and heavy down jackets for light casual blazers. I fall in love with this week; I seize the opportunity to revamp my tired winter wardrobe with some vibrant colors, to throw on my Ray- Bans, and to feel the cool breeze whip my hair back. Kicking off the sandals to walk barefoot through soft green grass and watching the sun go down in soft hues of yellow and blue remind us all how much closer we are to the already highly anticipated summer days.
