Can’t travel this summer? Your staycation is waiting! Let the aromas of fresh water, crisp cocktails, and sandy beaches instantly transport you to the perfect summer oasis. Whether your dream vacay calls for partying by the pool, laying by the beach or boating on a lake, Anecdote Candles NEW Summer Collection has the scent for you.

Ocean Escape ($26)

Smells like salty air and shady beaches.

Sea Salt & Sandstone – Breathe in the ocean air and feel the sand beneath your toes with this refreshing aroma. Top notes of marine water and sea salt float above a creamy base of sandstone and sandalwood. Hints of cyclamen flower, water lily, and vanilla orchid add a touch of sweetness.

Pool Party ($26)

Smells like drunk sunshine and pink flamingos.

Mandarin & Coconut – Make a splash with this delightful fragrance. Mandarin, coconut, and lemon encourage you to have some fun in the sun, while calming notes of apple blossom, freesia, and vanilla orchid help you unwind. Summer has arrived.

Lake Life ($26)

Smells like cannon balls and spiked seltzer.

Sparkling Lime & Lemon Leaves – Inspired by the perfect summer afternoon, this fresh aroma will leave you imagining blue skies for days. Opening notes of Sicilian lemon leaves, key lime, and sparkling water float above an earthy medley of mint sprigs, bergamot, and cedarwood.

For many of the lucky ones, the end is almost in sight. It has been a long old year, one in which we have made the best of friends with our sweats while our ‘going out’ clothes have gathered dust. But now, the time is almost here for us to start remembering how to coordinate colors and navigate our post lockdown bodies. A lot can change in a year, so there is a good chance that either your current wardrobe does not fit anymore, or perhaps you have adopted an entirely new style thanks to scrolling through Pinterest for hours on end. 

Whatever the reason, you have come to the right place if you are looking to refresh your wardrobe!

Read on to find out more!

Take Some Measurements

Bodyweight fluctuates under even the most normal of circumstances, and if you are like basically everyone else who has had their whole routine flipped upside down in one way or another, this has probably had some kind of impact on your body.

Take some measurements to see where you are at now – it might be that you have been on a fitness kick or you have not moved as much as you usually do, perhaps you have been run off your feet as a frontline worker, or you have had to budget meticulously due to redundancy – all of this can have an impact on how you feel in your clothes and how your clothes fit. You should be so pleased if you are here because you are in a position to refresh your wardrobe! You deserve it! Measure around your chest/bust, hips, and waist to get a good idea of the most comfortable size for you. What you should not do is try to squeeze yourself into your old jeans if you are able to get new ones – no one’s got time for that. Check out women’s plus size clothing online for your new comfy outfits.  

Do it One Step at A Time 

If you are ready to throw out everything in one go and start from scratch, certain about a new look you want to pursue, then more power to you. For those who are a little more apprehensive or still have plenty of pieces they love, then just add in new pieces one step at a time to curate and refresh your wardrobe as and when you find new outfits that you love. This can be a better approach for those who are easily overwhelmed or are not quite sure what their signature style is yet. 

Accessories

If you still love what is in your wardrobe or have dabbled in some frequent online shopping during the lockdown, you might just need to spruce up your existing closet. Accessories are the perfect way to do this. Not only can you find some unique and quirky pieces, but they are often more affordable than buying a whole new outfit! Accessories are also a great way to change an outfit from night to day or a casual look to something more sophisticated and glam. 

 Every makeup-wearer needs the perfect red lip, and Juvia’s Place’s Reds and Berries Lipstick Collection features an array of red and berry-colored lipsticks, lip-glosses and two lip liners.

The Reds and Berries Collection is a follow-up to the Nude Lipstick Collection, which launched in July.

The Reds and Berries collection contains 9 velvet matte lipsticks ($14 each) broken down into three color families: Red Cherry, Red Wine and Berries.

 The Reds Cherry Family

1. So Red
2. Afrik
3. The Perfect Red

The Reds Wine Family

1. Rouge
2. Rude Girl
3. Fierce

The  Berries Family

1. Frenemy
2. Drama Queen
3. Oh Damn

The set also includes two liquid lipsticks:

1. Scarlet
2. saRed Velvet

6 Lip Glosses ($13 each)

1. Ruby Rose
2. Sweet Beets
3. Maroon
4. She’s Royal
5. Culture
6. Cherry Love

2 Luxe Lip Liners ($10 each)

1. Wine
2. RUBY

The complete collection can be purchased for $224.

Founded in 2015 by Chichi Eburu, Juvia’s Place is a Black-owned cosmetic brand. Today Juvia’s Place is one of the most celebrated makeup lines currently on the market. Known for their African-themed palettes and richly pigmented blushes and highlighters Juvia’s Place is your one-stop-shop for high quality and affordable makeup. The Red and and Berries Lipstick Collection can be purchased at HERE.