ECO OUTFIT: CHIC LEGGINGS LOOK

The legging trend isn't going anywhere any time soon, so we best embrace their comfort and learn how to style 'em. I, for one, do love the legging. Yet, there are some ground rules for making a legging an acceptable item of clothing to be worn outside of the house and the yoga studio. The key is to pair leggings with a top that hits low enough to cover your bum, wear them with boots, and add a chic topper like a blazer or a cropped motto jacket. Check out the quick video tutorial below on how to bring the chic legging look together! Oh- and I had a little help from my friend Jack... very important for the cuteness factor of this shoot!

Many thanks to Lindsay Linton for collaborating on this with me. xx

ECO OUTFIT: WIDE LEG TROUSERS

I love a good tutorial and so decided to put together a few standby outfits with a fun video to help show you how to get the look! This is the first of these outfit videos (the others will air in the weeks to come). I hope you like it and please leave feedback below in the comments to let me know what other outfits, beauty trends, etc you'd like to see me share. xx

Many thanks to Lindsay Linton for snapping these stellar pics and for being the visionary camera woman who directed and captured the video footage for this little clip. So grateful to have her in my life to play and create with!

TOP: similar to shown, The Reformation

TROUSERS: similar to shown, 100% NY

FAUX FUR VEST: similar to shown, Free People

SATCHEL BAG: c/o The Sway NYC

HAT: Rag & Bone

BOOTS: similar to shown, Arden Wohl x Cri de Couer

ECO EDITORIAL: BLACK, WHITE AND UPCYCLED WITH THE SWAY

On a snowy November day, I pulled my favorite jackets from past and present collections and teamed up with the talented photographer Scott Brasher to craft a moody and magical editorial feature representative of the 'cool factor' inherent in The Sway. 

I had worked with Scott once before on a feature for my friend Kelly's site, TheGlamourai.com. What I love most about Scott is how humble and real he is. And I love his sense of style! The man should be a fashion icon! Many thanks to Scott for having the creative energy and vision to work on this with me, and many thanks to The Sway for being a brand partner, and for providing us with a stylish brand with ethics we can support. The Sway uses discarded leather to create jackets and bags, and manufactures in a fair production factory in Pakistan. The inner linings of their jackets and bags are made from recycled polyester.  

Beauty Arsenal: The Winter Edit

Surviving the dryness of winter may feel impossible at times but is definitely doable with the right products. After many a winter spent in the cold ski resort town of Jackson Hole, WY I have found my way to a winter beauty routine that works. If you are living in an uber dry climate like mine, I suggest following my regimen to a tee. If you are graced by an environment that is a bit more forgiving with some humidity in the air and warmer temps, you may want to play around and adjust accordingly by eliminating a hydrating step or two.

face

CLEASE: I find using a cleansing balm is much more nourishing than a gel and works wonderfully when used with a warm wash cloth to remove makeup. The cleansing balm by BeautyCounter is awesome. Very moisturizing without leaving behind a heavy residue. 

MOISTURIZE: All of winter skincare can be summed up in one word- moisturize! In super dry climates a few layers may be required to help quench your skin's thirst. Here's my program:

1. Mix daily face moisturizer with face oil (equal parts) and rub into face until absorbed. I am loving the Tracie Martyn face cream and mix it with whatever oil I have on hand: Beauty Counter, Little Barn Apothecary and KlurSkin.

2. Apply an eye cream. The area around your eyes is more sensitive than the rest of your face and so a cream that is light and still moisturizing is best. I'm currently hooked on the one by Circ Cell.

3. Apply thick cream layer to face. After letting the face oil and cream mixture set in, I follow up with a thick cream like the one from Circ Cell (ER3 Creme). Some days I don't need this extra layer and some days I really do.

4. Seal in moisture with hyluronic acid. You can now buy hyluronic acid on its own (tho some creams do come with it) and apply it over your moisturizers to seal in hydration. Hyluronic acid carries 10x its weight in moisture and so really help to keep skin plum and supple.

5.. Protect skin with SPF. Next I apply my Suntegrity SPF 30 Tinted Moisturizer. The tint evens out my skin without giving a 'made up' look and I know I am protected for any time spent outside.

6. At night I forgo the SPF and instead add a serum into the program as my first step after I have cleansed my skin and before I apply the oil and cream mixture. My current obsession is the Firming Serum from Tracie Martyn. It smells amazing and is super effective at reducing fine lines and giving an overall lift.

7. Give your lips some love by applying a natural lip balm that is moisturizing, like the one from Erbaviva. 

body & hair

For body, I apply the same formula for my face- but with body products- and mix body lotion with body oil after the shower to seal in moisture. If you do this while your skin is still damp you will absorb that much more moisture. 

Stay fresh with a light spray deodorant. Perfect for slipping under your garment and giving a refresher spritz, the deodorant from Erbaviva is one of my favorites and helps freshen everything.

I am constantly fighting the good fight of static hair during the winter. My newest solution is to apply a lightweight hair mask at night which adds extra hydration and help keep things under control without making my hair greasy. One that I have found works really well is the Perfect Hair Day Night Treatment by Living Proof. I also use a pump of this to calm things down after giving my hair a bit of curl and brushing it out. The leave-in conditioner is light enough to absorb instantly and tame fly-aways for a more pulled together look. This has become my go-to move before heading out to dinner after styling my hair.

The other thing I do with my hair is wash it less. Have you ever noticed how fluffy and static-y it gets when you have super clean hair? I wash about every three days and touch up my roots with hair powder or dry shampoo from Kloraine on the days I don't wash. It saves a lot of hair styling time too.

ECO OUTFIT: CABIN FEVER

Coming back to my hometown, Jackson Hole, has been more thrilling than I ever could have imagined. Not only am I again enjoying the spectacular views and wonderful ways in which we play outside, I came back to a new startup scene! There are so many talented people doing such amazing things. A friend of mine started a juice company calledThicker Than Water. Another friend is working on a book. And, I was introduced to Aion Headwear, a brand headquartered in Jackson designing mountain/ surf town headwear and clothing. Pulling from their new collection, I fell in love with this slouchy beanie and poncho! For an extra cozy feel, I layered a couple of scarves over my shoulder to add even more dimension. Many thanks again to Lindsay Linton for collaborating on this shoot with me! These pictures truly capture a Jackson Girl in her element!

WOVEN TOP, PONCHO, & BEANIE, Aion Headwear (new season available soon) #social #fairproduction