If You Have a Spring Wedding On Your Calendar, You Need to See These 25 Dresses

Winter weddings were all about moody colors, shimmer, and a whole lot of velvet, and I’m ready to move on to the spring wedding season. It’ll finally be warm enough for outdoor ceremonies, so bring on the florals and standout shades galore. While shopping for a wedding guest dress is much more fun than, say, browsing for a staple white tee, it does come with its series of stresses. First off, there are several factors to keep in mind. Is it fancy and formal or daytime dressy casual? Will it be cold in the venue or sweltering in the sun? Should I go for long or midi length? And the most important question of them all: Is it comfortable enough to dance in for four hours straight? read more

Sport muss nicht extrem anstrengend sein, um sich zu lohnen

Es ist total verständlich, wenn du bis heute immer dachtest, dass du dich total auslaugen musst, um fit zu werden (oder überhaupt Sport zu machen). Sprüche wie „no pain, no gain“ oder das besonders abwertende „Schweiß sind nur die Tränen von deinem Fett“ hört man genau deswegen andauernd – oder liest sie im Fitnessstudio auf Tops und T-Shirts. Wenn du an diese Weisheiten glaubst, hat das vielleicht auch mit deinen eigenen Erfahrungen zu tun. Vielleicht denkst du beim Joggen immer noch daran, wie du dich damals in der Schule mit Seitenstechen Runde um Runde um den Sportplatz quälen musstest. Vielleicht hast du dich auch irgendwann mal (als Teil deiner Neujahrsvorsätze) zu einem HIIT-Kurs angemeldet, nachdem du gerade ein paar recht entspannte Monate hinter dir hattest und dich deswegen 50 Minuten später kaum noch bewegen konntest. Vielleicht sind beides aber auch nur meine Erfahrungen. Wer weiß das schon? read more

29 Basics From H&M, Zara, and Mango That Changed My Brain Chemistry

Do you ever wonder how you can have so many amazing statement styles with the prettiest colors, fabrics, and patterns, but something in your wardrobe still feels off? I’ve recently been dealing with this problem, especially on days when I just want to go the simple route. After doing a bit of a closet audit, it became quite apparent that I lacked a selection of solid basics to serve as the foundation for my wardrobe. While I love a bold, unique statement piece just as much as the next fashion person, there’s something about having easily wearable, versatile pieces ready to go that just hits differently. Since, I’m in dire need of fleshing out my staple basics I took to H&M, Zara, and Mango for these wardrobe necessities. read more

What 150 First Dates Taught Me About Dating Burnout

So I decided to take a chance on something that felt unfamiliar and different. After years of therapy and trying different antidepressants, I signed up for ketamine therapy through a program called Mindbloom. It felt like a last resort. Though the process was slow—it took a few sessions to feel something—I started to experience some relief. I noticed myself being kinder to myself. I was able to embrace more positive self-talk and keep myself from going down a negative path. Being single didn’t feel so bad anymore. It just was. I accepted that my journey is my journey, and began to show myself more compassion.  read more