So Seventies

I just got back from a trip to London, and on a jet-lagged evening trying to stay awake past 7pm I decided to take myself to the movies and see Battle of the Sexes. I must admit, going stag to the movies in London is one my favorite past times. I'm not sure if it's the size of the city or maybe that it's just culturally accepted to movie go on one's own, but I really do enjoy it. I went to see Battle of the Sexes because it was still playing and I heard it was good.

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(Disclosure: This site uses affiliate links. All products are chosen at my discretion and promoted as other blogs promote products that reflect the lifestyle of the blogger, brand, and ethos. I only post brands and items I support.)

It was REALLY good! Set in the US in the 1970's when women were fighting for equal rights, treatment, and pay (wait, aren't we still fighting for that?). I had know idea what Billie Jean King, the famous tennis player, did for women not only in the field of tennis but in general. We owe her a major debt of gratitude. 

From a styling point of view, the seventies haircuts and bellbottom jeans were utterly awesome. And, so when I styled this look from XCVI I couldn't help but think I was tuned into that vibe. 

Eco Outfit:

TILDE CARDI, XCVI (gifted) #lowimpactdyes #ethicallymade

BELLBOTTOM JEANS (similar to ones shown), XCVI (gifted) #lowimactdyes #ethicallymade

BODYSUIT, American Apparel #madeinUSA

A mutual friend introduced me to XCVI, a LA-based brand with ethical roots. I was excited to learn that XCVI is a family owned and run brand with a relaxed and cool feel for every day essentials. They manufacture in both LA and China with WRAP certified factories, and use only low impact dyes. I'm a fan of their laid back aesthetic with a little design interest, which keep their pieces special and different from your average basics. 

XCVI was so sweet to extend a 10% discount to FMG readers when you click through here. xx

Photos by Kind Honey Photography in Boulder, CO. Many thanks to XCVI for sponsoring this post.

All Rise

There's a shift in the air. It's trending in a positive direction and changing lives. Lately I've been noticing (or attracting?) various people who are awake and alive- passionate about life and how to really live it. You can feel the energy and excitement pulsing through them. It's refreshing and contagious. 

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Have you seen these people show up in your life? They have sparkling eyes and beaming smiles. They've usually been through something intense (haven't we all) and come through to the other side with resolve to be mindful and intentional about the life they are creating. A common denominator I've observed is meditation. And I get it. There's no better way to tune into yourself for guidance and Truth that you can't get anywhere else. It's awesome.

So the other day, I was thinking about how to support these shape shifters- myself included. And it seems like holding the space for each other to share what needs to be shared, and allowing for our own processes are key. More than any time before, I find myself talking about meditation, self care, spiritual practice and the power of thought with a variety of people. Is it just me, or are we collectively up-leveling?! With open hearts, minds, and ears, we all rise together to a new and, I daresay, better place.

Eco Outfit:

COAT, Mackintosh #handcrafted #madeinUK #naturalfibers

SWEATER, (similar to one shown) Rag & Bone #naturalfibers #madeinUSA

DRESS, borrowed from Penny Lane Cooperative in Jackson, WY (check out this post to learn more about this local gem!)

BOOTS, (similar to ones shown) Stuart Weitzman #madeinSpain

Moving into the cold weather season, I like to 'winterize' a summer dress with tights and a chunky sweater. The look is effortless and very suitable for cooler temps. 

Photos at Astoria Hot Springs Park, by Cole Buckhart. 

Go Your Own Way

I'm currently enrolled in Brooke Castillo's Self Coaching Scholars program. Jess Lively (one of my favorites in the self growth sphere) interviewed her on the Lively Show podcast (many thanks Eunique from Stranded On Land for introducing me!) and I felt like, 'That's my coach.' I'd been curious about life coaching and felt like the topic kept coming up amongst my girlfriends. I wanted coaching on how to go above and beyond my current potential and put some effort in that space to see what I could unlock. It takes work, and the work is worth it.

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I'm really enjoying SCS. Brooke is a no nonsense lady with a big heart, and she provides amazing structure and a model to work through on the daily to get in the right mindset to achieve your dreams. If you need a kick in the butt to get going, you should listen to her podcast on productivity. Talk about getting shit done!

Everything was going great and then this last week I kind of hit a speed bump. So much of what Jess talks about on the Lively Show is about flow, and I did her Flow With Intention Course in the spring and it set me on a totally new trajectory for which I am very grateful. I feel like I'm having to balance the action oriented structure of SCS with the 'go with the flow' approach that Jess shares. This past week was challenging. I struggled to find my way and what felt like the 'right way' of working. 

Luckily, I went on a walk with my friend Liz Gibbs, who simply stated that we can take in the advice and methodology of others and then we have to make it our own. The good news is, we really do know how to make it our own. Just listen to yourself and you'll feel the guidance. She reminded me of this, and I felt it right away. 

Brooke's structuring is a little overboard for me, and that's okay. I can be inspired by her methods and then apply them as they work for me (ie: planning out each week instead of the entire month). I do the same with what I am getting from Jess. I do think that finding that good feeling before I act is important, and I'm leaving room in my schedule for that, while balancing my 'to do' list from Brooke. 

It feels important to have goals and things we are invested in and building or working towards. At the same time, I think it's necessary to enjoy life in the current moment and allow time for the things and people we enjoy. I'll admit that finding the balance isn't always easy, but being aware of it and putting attention there feels like a step in the right direction. In the end, I hear Fleetwood Mac in my head telling me to... 'Go your own way!'

Eco Outfit Details

LEATHER JACKET, The Sway, $600 #upcylcedleather #ethicallymade

KNIT DRESS (similar to one shown), Everlane $38 #ethicallymade #transparent

BAG, Ona Villier $145 #handmade #artisanmade #ethicallymade 

BOOTS (similar to one shown), Everlane $225 #madeinItaly #ethciallymade #naturalfibers  

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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. 

School Girl Chic

I was having a real nostalgic moment on this shoot. I wanted to embody the school girl ethos. I loved being in school- all of it! From Montessori all the way up to Business School. It was always a safe and happy place for me. Maybe even a place to hide out until I figured out what I wanted to do with myself and my life. One thing I loved about being in school is the strong sense of self I felt. When you are growing up, you are of course still forming who you are, and yet there is a piece of you that knows who you are, without a doubt. That piece is what I remember and something I revisit whenever I am feeling lost as my adult self. No second guessing. No questions on what you will or won't do. Your truth vibrates within you and guides you like the North Star. When I think back on my school days, that's what I remember and seek to reconnect with. To pull it into present day and let that deeper knowing do the guiding.

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Eco Outfit Details

TURTLE NECK SWEATER, ASOS Collection #recycledyarn

SKIRT (similar to one shown), Milk It #reclaimedmaterials #naturalfibers

VEST JACKET, Siizu (gifted) #ethicallymade #naturalfibers

SHOES (similar to ones shown), Freda Salvado #madeinSpain 

SUNGLASSES, Article One (gifted) #social #handmadeinItaly 

I was thrilled to collaborate with Article One for this post. Their glasses are of the highest quality with beautiful design and their Flint Collection is linked to FlintKids.org to help promote the health of Flint MI's youth in the wake of the water crisis. Awesome.

Photos by Felicia Lasala