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Being mindful includes not being swayed by all of Being mindful includes not being swayed by all of the fall fashion hype. 🤍

It's still hot outside.

You don't need to buy the chunky knit. You don't need the faux leather, the dark layers, the boots that will make you sweat on the Tube.

September 5th in London is still summer.

My mindful style for the start of September is still featuring cotton and whites. Because that's what my body actually needs right now.

Cotton breathes. Linen breathes. White reflects the light instead of absorbing the heat.

That's mindful. That's living in the present season, not the marketing calendar.

The industry wants you to live 3 months ahead. I want you to live where your feet are.

If it's hot, dress for hot. It's that simple.

My formula right now:
White cotton shirt + white cotton trousers / cotton dress + bare feet / sandals. Light, airy, present.

Fall will come. You'll know when your body feels it. Not because an ad told you to.

SAVE THIS as permission to keep wearing your summer cotton.
COMMENT: Are you still in whites and cotton too, or have you been swayed? 👇

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Wear the white 🤍 Be bold. Be the maverick. They Wear the white 🤍

Be bold. Be the maverick.

They have so many stuffy old rules for us, don't they?
Don't wear white after Labor Day. White is only for summer. Don't be too romantic.

I say, wear it anyway.

We are in the last of the summer warmth. The light is still golden. The days are still long — but not for much longer.

Soon it will be long dark days, heavy coats, and grey skies.

So embrace the light while it's still here.

There is nothing more romantic, more bold, more quietly rebellious than an all-white outfit right now.

Head-to-toe white is a power move:
It's soft but it's strong. It's romantic but it's defiant. It says I know the old rules, and I choose joy instead.

Cotton, linen, eyelet, broderie — whatever white you have, wear it now. Let the sun hit it.

Don't save it. Don't wait for "next summer."
This is the moment.

MY FORMULA:
Romantic texture + all-white + golden hour light.
A white cotton dress, white sandals, a white bag. Or white trousers, a white blouse, bare skin. Let it glow.

SAVE THIS as your permission slip to wear white as long as you want.
COMMENT: Will you keep wearing white into fall? I need my fellow mavericks to check in 👇

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Waste not, want not... Only islanders will unders Waste not, want not...

Only islanders will understand

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I'm a summer baby through and through 🤍 Please ke I'm a summer baby through and through 🤍

Please keep your pumpkin spiced latte away from my pina colada.

Summer ends on the 23rd of September. Not September 1st.

Can we all be a little more mindful and live in the present moment?

I see it everywhere - we're already being pushed to fall. Fall decor, fall clothes, fall drinks. When we're still in the height of summer.

This is why you feel anxious all the time. You're never actually here. You're always rushing to the next season, the next thing, the future.

My reminder for you today:

We have 3 more weeks of summer. Officially.
The light is still summer light. The evenings are still warm.
You are allowed to still be in summer.

You don't have to rush.

Drink the pina colada. Wear the linen. Be where your feet are.

Fall will come when it comes. And it will be beautiful then. But not yet.

Let's not abandon the season we're still in.

SAVE THIS if you needed this permission slip to stay in summer a little longer.
COMMENT: Are you team Pina Colada or team Pumpkin Spice? Be honest 👇

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For my fellow summer babies 🤍 If you're feeling th For my fellow summer babies 🤍 If you're feeling that little ache as summer fades...

The last three weeks of summer into fall are the hardest. The light changes. The air gets crisp. And if you're a summer girl at heart, you feel it.

My antidote? Pops of color.

When everything around you starts turning to camel, grey, and black for fall — don't rush there yet.

Wear the color you are missing.

Transitional weather doesn't have to mean transitional mood.

MY FORMULA FOR THE LAST 3 WEEKS OF SUMMER:

Keep your base simple and breathable for this in-between weather — white cotton, denim, linen trousers, a light trench.

Then add ONE joyful pop of color where you feel summer most:
• A coral bag
• A turquoise scarf
• A bright pink lip
• Those yellow flats you lived in all July
• A bold earring
It's not about being in full summer clothes anymore. It's about carrying a little piece of summer with you into fall.

It lifts your mood instantly. And it honors the season you love, instead of grieving it.

Summer isn't over yet. Let's dress like we know it.

SAVE THIS for when you feel that end-of-summer sadness creep in.
COMMENT: Are you a summer baby too? What color makes you feel like summer? 👇

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Transitional Dressing 🤍 How to stay present when y Transitional Dressing 🤍 How to stay present when you’re already dreaming of fall.

It’s so easy this time of year to look forward.
To rush to sweaters, to boots, to fall.
To lose your sense of being present — always looking ahead to the next season.

But what if we dressed for right now?

This is where heavier cottons come in.

My transitional dressing formula:
Instead of jumping straight to wool and knits, I reach for 100% cotton in a heavier weight. It gives you that cozy, grounded fall feeling, while still being breathable for the unpredictable weather in-between.

Think: cotton poplin shirts, cotton canvas trousers, cotton midi skirts, structured cotton dresses. Same natural fiber, just more substance.

It’s a more mindful way to transition.
You honor the season you’re in, instead of abandoning it.

STYLING TIP: Layer your heavier cottons. A cotton shirt over a cotton slip dress, a cotton trench over bare legs. It bridges the gap without overheating.

Let’s not rush. Let’s dress for today.

SAVE THIS for when you catch yourself wishing the season away.
COMMENT: Are you team "hold onto summer" or team "ready for fall"? 👇

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Transitional Dressing 🤍 How to stay present when y Transitional Dressing 🤍 How to stay present when you’re already dreaming of fall.

It’s so easy this time of year to look forward.
To rush to sweaters, to boots, to fall.
To lose your sense of being present — always looking ahead to the next season.

But what if we dressed for right now?

This is where heavier cottons come in.

My transitional dressing formula:
Instead of jumping straight to wool and knits, I reach for 100% cotton in a heavier weight. It gives you that cozy, grounded fall feeling, while still being breathable for the unpredictable weather in-between.

Think: cotton poplin shirts, cotton canvas trousers, cotton midi skirts, structured cotton dresses. Same natural fiber, just more substance.

It’s a more mindful way to transition.
You honor the season you’re in, instead of abandoning it.

STYLING TIP: Layer your heavier cottons. A cotton shirt over a cotton slip dress, a cotton trench over bare legs. It bridges the gap without overheating.

Let’s not rush. Let’s dress for today.

SAVE THIS for when you catch yourself wishing the season away.
COMMENT: Are you team "hold onto summer" or team "ready for fall"? 👇

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Surrounding yourself with a strong community and b Surrounding yourself with a strong community and being a good neighbour are imperative for a good, simple life experience

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Before I leave the house, I have a pre-departure m Before I leave the house, I have a pre-departure meditation 🤍

I sit for a moment and set my intention:
Wonderful things are going to happen today.
I’m going to be a good person to the people I come across.
And in return, I will come across good people.
If I need help, I will get it.

Because your brain is a powerful antenna.
Emitting and receiving — depending on the charge of your thoughts.

Whatever frequency you put out, is what you call in.

So before you leave the sanctuary and safe boundaries of your home, think about how you want your day to go.
Think about the kind of person you want to be. Your character.

Because if you don’t set your mind right, it’s very easy to get swept up in other people’s agendas.

TRY THIS TOMORROW MORNING:
Before you open the front door, pause for 60 seconds:
1. Visualize - What do you want to happen today?
2. Character - Who do you want to be today?
3. Believe - Decide that help is available and good people will cross your path.

Set your charge. Then go out and meet the world.

SAVE THIS for your morning routine tomorrow.
COMMENT: What’s one intention you’re setting before you leave the house today? 👇

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I attended a Mindful Pressed Flower workshop host I attended a Mindful Pressed Flower workshop  hosted by 
Atelier Zorro at the Phoenix Garrden.🌸

This workshop is designed to help you slow down, 
reconnect with nature, and explore creativity as a form of 
meditation. And it truly does just that.

Our hostess was Lise - she is incredibly knowledgeable 
about her craft. She makes flower pressing feel 
approachable, calming, and deeply creative.

If you’ve been craving a moment to pause, get your hands 
in nature, and create something beautiful with intention, 
while meeting new people - I highly recommend trying this 
workshop.

You can find more information and upcoming dates by 
following Atelier Zorro on socials.

📍 Phoenix Garden, London
A hidden green oasis in the middle of the city.

SAVE THIS for your next mindful activity in London
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5 Ways to Style a Beach Cover Up for the City | Wa 5 Ways to Style a Beach Cover Up for the City | Wardrobe Maximizing

Stop buying new. Start styling what you own ✨

I’m a huge proponent of maximizing your wardrobe and using pieces meant for one season in new, unexpected ways.

Case in point: my 100% cotton, black beach cover up.

Today I styled it 5 ways for city life with functionality as my guide.
1. Daytime over a slip dress so it’s not sheer
2. The Office layered + polished
3. Casual weekend errands
4. Evening dressed up
5. In the next few weeks transitional weather looks

The trick? Layering. A slip dress or satin skirt underneath instantly makes a sheer cover up city-appropriate.

This is how we build a wardrobe that works harder. Less shopping, more creativity.

Save this for when you say “I have nothing to wear”
Comment: Which look is your favorite? 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5? 👇

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Knowing When to Walk Away 🚶‍♀️🤍 The most powerful Knowing When to Walk Away 🚶‍♀️🤍

The most powerful thing you can do in your 40s?
Know when to walk away.

Not every situation deserves your energy.
Not every argument deserves your response.
Not every person deserves access to your peace.

Walking away isn’t quitting. It’s choosing yourself.
It’s choosing peace over proving a point.
It’s choosing self-respect over being understood.
It’s choosing your future over a moment that keeps you stuck.

This is what emotional maturity looks like.
This is what boundaries sound like when they don’t need to be loud.

You don’t owe anyone an explanation for protecting your joy.

REMEMBER THIS:
The moment you realize your peace is more expensive than their opinion — that’s when you walk.

SAVE THIS for the next time you’re debating whether to stay or go.
COMMENT: What’s one thing you’ve walked away from that you’re proud of? 👇

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Wardrobe Maxxing 101 | Start styling what you own✨ Wardrobe Maxxing 101 | Start styling what you own✨

I’m a huge proponent of maximizing your wardrobe and using pieces meant for one season in new, unexpected ways.

White, barrel-leg trousers are from COS.

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Easy Comfort Food: Pasta al Tonno 🍅🐟 Sometimes th Easy Comfort Food: Pasta al Tonno 🍅🐟

Sometimes the simplest meals bring the most joy.
This 15-minute Pasta al Tonno is proof.

YOU NEED:
• Spaghetti
• 1 tin of tuna in oil
• 3 whole fresh tomatoes, chopped
• Fresh basil
• Grated Parmesan
• Pasta water
• White wine (optional)

HOW TO MAKE IT:
1. Boil spaghetti until al dente. Save a little pasta water.
2. Sauté 3 chopped tomatoes in the oil from the tin of tuna. That tuna oil packs instant flavor.
3. Toss everything back together with the pasta with a splash of pasta water and white wine (optional). Mix well so it’s silky.
4. Finish with fresh basil and a shower of grated Parmesan.

Done. Comfort in a bowl.

WHY I LOVE THIS:
This is the kind of recipe that reminds you: food doesn’t have to be complicated to be delicious.
It’s warm. It’s easy. It’s the simple pleasure of feeding yourself well without the stress.

Perfect for busy nights, lazy Sundays, or when you just need something cozy.

SAVE THIS for your next "I need dinner in 15 minutes" night.

COMMENT: Team tuna in oil or tuna in water? 👇

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Responding vs Reacting: The Life Skill No One Taug Responding vs Reacting: The Life Skill No One Taught Us 🤍

If you’re like me, certain comments, situations, or accusations can instantly flare up your emotions.
That knee-jerk reaction? It costs us peace.

Learning to pause, get centered, and respond instead of react changed everything for me.

WHY RESPONDING WINS:
1. Protects your peace - You don’t give your power away to other people’s words
2. Builds self-control - You get to choose your next move instead of emotions choosing for you
3. Keeps you centered - You stay calm, clear, and confident even when things get messy

Reacting is instant. Responding is intentional.
And in our 40s, we don’t have time or energy for chaos we didn’t create.

This is emotional maturity. This is quiet power.

TRY THIS TODAY:
Next time you feel triggered: Pause. Breathe. Ask "What response serves my peace?"
Then answer.

SAVE THIS as your reminder to choose peace over proving a point.
COMMENT: What’s one situation you’re practicing responding instead of reacting to? 👇

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Experience the joy of preparing home grown meals 🥰 Experience the joy of preparing home grown meals 🥰

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Be humble. Be yourself. Keep striving for your dre Be humble. Be yourself. Keep striving for your dreams. With consistent discipline, you will make it 💕

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FitCheck + Reality Check 👟 How it feels to be jud FitCheck + Reality Check 👟

How it feels to be judged by someone you have no desire to be anything like.
In your 40s you realize something:
Not everyone’s opinion deserves space in your head.
Especially from people whose life, values, or energy you wouldn’t choose for yourself.

So you keep walking.
In the outfit you love.
With the boundaries you built.
In the peace you protected.

This is what confidence looks like after 40.
Not loud. Not defensive. Just... unbothered.

REMEMBER:
You don’t have to shrink, explain, or perform for people you don’t respect.
That’s freedom.

SAVE THIS for the next time someone’s opinion tries to rent space in your mind.
COMMENT: What’s one opinion you’ve stopped caring about? 👇

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Slow and lazy white sangria cocktail recipe for th Slow and lazy white sangria cocktail recipe for the August long weekend.

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Date Night FitCheck: Comfy Movie Night Edition 🎬 Date Night FitCheck: Comfy Movie Night Edition 🎬

Going to see a 3 hour movie like The Odyssey?
You need athleisure bottoms. But how do you make track pants look stylish for date night?

HERE’S THE FORMULA:
1. Bottoms: Athleisure track pants - comfort for 3 hours.
2. Top: Soft feminine top with buttons. I did them up with irregular placement for architectural flare.
3. Shoes + Bag: Comfy ballet flats and a matching bag to elevate the look.
4. Layer: Cap for warmth without bulk in case the theatre is cold.

Comfort doesn’t have to mean sloppy.
You can be cozy AND intentional.

This is how we do date night in our 40s. Comfort first, style always.

SAVE THIS for your next movie date night.
COMMENT: Would you wear athleisure on a date? Yes or No 👇

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