Right now, I believe...
in the power of fresh-cut flowers and a clean kitchen.
in late-night froyo dates.
in spending 97-degree afternoons in a pool.
in asking for help when you need it.
in drinking enough water and stretching, every day--my dog taught me that one.
in being kind even when it feels bad or stupid or forced.
in mangoes on salads.
What are some things that are true for you right now?
Photo by Sarah Gatrell for Freckled Italian.
Most days I pretty much wear leggings and a tank top. Part of it is because it's comfy and convenient, but the other part is that I've been spending more money on my workout clothes, so I feel like I have to wear them as much as possible. So the other day I threw one of my favorite skirts on over my newest Lululemon tank, and suddenly I was wearing a real outfit. Who knew? A skirt is just as easy as leggings. (Thanks for introducing me to the term "athleisure," Jackie--as you can see, you've inspired me.)
Tank: Lululemon | Skirt: J.Crew
Bracelet (similar): Banana Republic | Earrings (similar): Chloe & Isabel
Sandals: c/o Jigsaw London | Ring: Moorea Seal
Photos by Andi Perullo for Freckled Italian.
For as long as I can remember, I've wanted to have a vitamin regimen but have been unable to do so for a number of reasons. First, I can't swallow any pill or tablet unless it's tiny and round and smooth; otherwise I will absolutely gag and cough it back up. It's pretty cute. Second, even if I find some that I actually can keep down, I forget to take them and it's like the whole thing never even happened. And finally, when it comes to vitamins, I don't really know where to start--I end up feeling pretty overwhelmed about what I should and shouldn't be taking/need, and then I just give up and move on to other things.
Enter Olly (and I'm not talking about last night's episode of Game of Thrones--that kid and I are going to have to have a talk). Anyway, I'm not usually one to jump to include a product review on Freckled Italian, but I gave these a try and loved them so much that I couldn't pass up the opportunity to share them with you. Maybe I'm just a kid at heart, but delicious gummy vitamins have seriously been adding something to my day. I spread them out all day so I don't take them all at once--because what's life without something to look forward to?
You can easily mix and match them to come up with your own personal vitamin system, which I think is cool. And the labeling is really easy and straightforward. Right now I'm taking Solid Bones (calcium, vitamin D3, K2, and boron), a prenatal multi (which my doctor told me I should be taking at this point, regardless of whether I am/want to get pregnant or not), and their fish oil (which isn't a chewable but is Megan-approved and also adorably named The Alpha and Omega-3). I also have my eye on Totally Calm and Undeniable Beauty, because why not?
This post is brought to you in partnership with Olly. As always, I appreciate your support as I continue to work with sponsors!
Right now Olly is running a sweepstakes and if you win, you'll receive a day spa package for you and a friend, a six-month supply of Olly Vitamins, and a personal wellness consultation with Olly's nutritionist. 100 runner-ups will also recieve an Olly product of their choosing--which would you choose?