(Image credit: Zara, Mango, Nordstrom)
Spring is just around the corner, bringing a wave of new arrivals to online shopping destinations like Zara, Nordstrom, and Mango. As I browsed these three, several expensive-looking items instantly caught my eye.
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The moment temperatures land above 70 degrees, you’ll find me in a swimsuit. Growing up in Arizona, I can recall spending countless summers sprawled out on a pool float and conjuring up any excuse to be in the water as often as possible — trust me, it’s basically the only way to survive back-to-back months of 115-degree temperatures. While I might not get to spend as much time poolside as I’d prefer these days (because, adulting), I still try to stock up on as many different types of bikinis and one-pieces as possible, that way I’m prepared for whatever the summer months may bring — including a weekend beach trip or two. Naturally, you can imagine my excitement after discovering that Free People’s Free-est swimsuit line with pieces that prioritize style, functionality, and sustainability.
As the sun sets, XANDRA gets on the decks for a DJ set, but five minutes in, the power goes out. It’s unfortunate but hey, that’s live music for you. Things happen. What happens next though is not typical because all of a sudden, a voice on the mic screams, “Who wants free product?” and JBL speakers are being tossed into the audience. A hundred people clamor to the front of the stage, hands up, eager to snag their own Charge 6 or Flip 7. I see students emerge from the crowd with a speaker in hand — some holding five — and all are excited to bring one back to their dorm room. Beyond the tech and fashion, JBL has perfected the “cool” factor, and its JBL Campus program perfectly taps into the culture of how we experience music — on the go, with our friends, listening to our favorite songs.
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These days, I’m adamant about removing as much baggage from my life as possible — both metaphorically and literally. I’ve long been a fan of Lululemon’s cult-favorite Belt Bag because of its compact yet functional design, but I’ve recently been coveting something even smaller for my day-to-day activities — like gym-trips, running errands, or basically any other scenario where I’d prefer to carry as little as possible. Lo and behold, Lululemon is actually the genius behind yet another viral accessory that pairs the brand’s signature, sporty aesthetic with a lightweight and easy-to-carry bag design. Enter: the Lululemon Dual Pouch Wristlet ($78).
After what feels like two years of red dominance, four fresh color trends have emerged just in time for spring. Have no fear, burgundy and cherry red are still prominent, but it’s time to make space for the newcomers: blush pink, butter yellow, mint green, and shades of gray. This set is a return to tradition, taking us back to our roots with seasonally appropriate pastels. I, for one, can’t wait to trade in my black knits and slacks for these lighter shades, and I’m starting with the following 16 pieces from NET-A-PORTER. We got a peek at these colors on the runways, but one scroll through the retailer’s spring edit makes it clear that these four shades are the winners of the season. Shop my designer picks for spring below.
