District
Issue No. 10
{94} Days of Summer
Summer Looks Staycations
Traveling Solo
+ Good Food Good Places
Sydney of Summer Wind YOUR Right TO A BEAUTIFUL LIFE
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District ISSUE NO. 10
Published June 3, 2015. All views in the magazine are individual and do not show the views of everyone involved in the production of this magazine. All stories are opinion and no stories were sponsored by brands unless otherwise stated. All images not contributed from the writers, have been credited on pages 46-47 to their rightful owner, by including the web address at which they were found.
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Happy June!
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Editor’s Letter
Summer has always been my least favorite season, partly because I grew up in South Florida where it was around 100 degrees every day and it rained from 4-6 everyday. Another was that summer equates to beach weather and being the Irish girl I am, pale skin + the beach = a nightmare! But after creating this issue and reading some of my other favorite magazines’ summer issues I have come to appreciate the season {plus, being off from school is always a good thing}. I am looking forward to crossing off every item on our “94 Days of Summer To-Do List,” trying out a DIY coffee scrub, eating at the restaurants in our “Good Food, Good Places,” and testing a staycation in my hometown. Our cover girl is someone who I have been following personally for a while. Sydney of Summer Wind is a style inspiration for me and I hope y’all love her classic looks. She talked with Pacelli about her summer, the name Summer Wind, and so much more, check it out on page 18. Maybe, after reading this issue, the pale, Florida-living girl in you will start to like summer too. Or maybe you already love the season and can add even more to your summer by using some of our ideas to make the summer of 2015 your best summer yet. See y’all at the beach! As always, remember to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, and that District is “your right to a beautiful life.”
Keep It Beautiful,
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Insta: @hayden213 Tweet Me! @haydenpigott
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CONTRIBUTORS
Hayden Pigott Editor-In-Chief Haute Table
Tatum Murray The Pace
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Pacelli Iglesias Assistant Editor
Ashley Clayton Twe1ve2
Sonia Wade
Hoda Katebi JooJoo Azad
Ally Gagliardo The Preppy Little Lesbian
Julia Domenicucci Pennies & Paper
Sydney Brodie Sydney Luella
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CONTENTS We talk how to make sure your summer stays fun in the 10th issue of District.
Pg. 28 DIY: Coffee Scrub | Make your skin tighter & brighter with this DIY.
12 THINGS
Pg. 16 Summer Garb | Tatum shows off her go-to summer outfit.
Pg. 30 94 Days of Summer | Our to-do list for the summer of 2015.
Pg. 38 Good Food Good Places | Another installment with Julia’s picks from all over the world.
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Pg. 36 Summer Staycations | Check out your beach or go camping!
Pg. 34 Why you need to take a solo trip this year | Sometimes it is important to be alone & see things for yourself.
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June Monday
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Marilyn Monroe’s Birthday
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Happy 21 Father’s Day!
Bill 22 Blass’ Birthday
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Gone With30 the Wind Published
Paul Gauguin’s Birthday Happy Flag Day!
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Tuesday Wednesday 2 3 Queen Wallis Simpson & Elizabeth Duke of Windsor Married Corinated
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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Birthday Fly A Kite Day!
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D-Day 6 Launched in France
Jeannette 11 Rankin’s Birthday
12 Anne Frank’s Birthday
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Vera 27 Wang’s Birthday
National Donut Day
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Culture Music
Drones // Muse // The newest album for Muse involves deep ecology, the empathy gap, and World War Three. I have been a fan of muse for a long time and I am excited to hear more after “Psycho” and “Dead Inside.”
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Shock
The Fool // Ryn Weaver // When Octahate came out I quickly became OBSESSED with Ryn Weaver because she 1) has a beautiful voice and 2) she is gorgeous! Her music speaks to me, much like the lady in the column next door Florence but in a very different & unique way.
How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful // Florence and the Machine // Welch said the album was “about trying to learn how to live, and how to love in the world rather than trying to escape from it.” I already love “What Kind of Man,” “St. Jude,” “Ship to Wreck,” and “Delilah” which have all been released already.
Film
Entourage // Picks up the story of Vincent and his three friends {Turtle, Johnny, & Eric}. Ari Gold is ever present and Mark Wahlberg gueststars in this continuation of the ever popular show.
Literature
China Rich Girlfriend // Rachel discovers a world of splendor when she finds out who her father is. She romps through exclusive clubs, auction houses & estates.
Eden // Tells the life of a French DJ who invented “French house,� French electronic music that became extremely popular in the 1990s. Should be a good off the beaten path as it has all French actors.
Love & Mercy // The story of Beach Boys leader, Brian Wilson who struggles with emerging psychosis as he tries to craft a pop masterpiece. Elizabeth Banks, John Cusack, and Paul Giamatti star.
Splendid Cities: Color your Way to Calm // The most splendid cities in the world are just waiting for you to color them in as a way to relax and inspire even the most stressed life.
Primates of Park Avenue // Wednesday struggles to fit in on the Upper East Side so she looks at the world through an13 thropology and primatology.
12 Things You Didn’t Know About...
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allis Simpson with the anniversary of Simpson & Edward’s wedding coming up this month, District thought we should learn more about the American who stole the King’s heart. Unfortunately, we don’t think Madonna’s movie was an accurate portrayal of their love story but hey, the clothes were pretty! Check out what we found interesting about Wallis below.
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She also had 11-pug shaped pillows arranged at the foot of her bed. They were replicas done in needlepoint by Sylvia Sidney and sold for $13,800 after the duchess’ death.
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She was the first “Woman of the Year.” For the first time, Time Magazine recognized a woman instead of a man & beat out people like FDR, Mussolini, and more.
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Her favorite color was Wallis Blue, which she wore as her wedding gown’s color. She was one of the first clients of Christian Dior. She said “A woman can’t be too rich or too thin.”
She married Edward at the Chateau de Cande, France. A property owned by American Charles Bedaux.
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Wallis stayed in Hitler’s guest room on a trip her and Edward made at the beginning of World War II.
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She loved pugs, the duke and duchess owned a pack of them with the names: Disreali, Davey Crockett, Black Diamond, Imp, Trooper, and Ginseng.
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A piece of Edward & Wallis’ wedIn 1946 some of her jewels ding cake was sold for over $29,000 were stolen, some people in 1998 at Sotheby’s in a large aucthought it was the Royal tion of the duke and duchess’ perfamilies’ way of getting sonal effects. It was found in a box marked “A back at her, others thought it was inPiece of Our Wedding Cake We3-VI-37”. surance fraud.
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She hated the Bahamas so much she made frequent shopping trips to the United States.
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y go-to summer outfit mimics my go-to summer attitude—fun and freespirited. In the summer, days are long, but the adventures are endless; I do not want to spend a lot of time inside, getting ready for the day ahead.
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Tatum, The Pace, shows her go-to summer outfit.
An outfit like this is my go-to because it is easy, comfortable, and cute. This flowy floral tank top is perfect for keeping cool in the summer heat and allowing my skin to get that summer glow (under SPF, of course!). I paired it with my favorite high-waisted shorts and
added color with a fun nail polish (Essie’s Mint Candy Apple). The most important component of my goto summer outfit? A smile! Because when the sun is shining, and I’m surrounded by my loved ones, how could I do anything else?
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What’s in Her Bag?
e’re firm believers that Beach Tote Edition every good beach or pool day starts with a By, Sydney of Sydney Luella well-packed bag. Here’s a sneak peek at what we’ll be toting to the beach (or pool) this season. Keep this bookmarked as a last-minute checklist!
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Sunglasses: you don’t Tangle Teezer: beachy A beach bag: want to be stuck hair is good, but fortunately, it’s not hard outside all day without to track down a cute tangled hair isn’t. beach bag in the a cute pair of sunnies. Bluetooth Speaker: a summer. So run to your nearest Target, good speaker will really Hair Ties: it’s never fun and grab a fun tote like the one step up your beach to be caught without game. This bluetooth pictured here! a hair tie, especially Favorite book: a good during a windy beach speaker is small, lightweight and beach read is essential. waterproof. day. Bring extras! We’re prepping for Lipbalm: there’s nothing Headphones: just in summer movie season worse than chapped, case you’d rather keep by reading Paper Towns. sunburnt lips. Make sure your music to yourself, or Sunscreen: a good SPF yours are protected even watch a tv show, a is necessary if you’ll be with a really good lipbalm. good pair of headphones is always Snacks: Every good spending all day in the necessary. beach day sun. Slather on an SPF of involves snacks, but at least 30 and don’t forget to reapply. you don’t have to load up on candy or cookies. Cut up some fresh fruit, like the watermelon we have here. There’s nothing more refreshing on a super hot day.
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Our six picks for the hottest shades of the summer. By, Sydney of Sydney Luella
f there’s a must-have accessory for summer, it’s definitely sunglasses. Sure, they protect your eyes from the intense summer sun, but good sunglasses can really make or break an outfit. From classic cateyes to retro aviators, the options for summer shades are pretty much endless. Here are some of our favorite picks for the season that we know you’ll love. Bonus: every pair featured is under $30, with a couple pairs under $10! So you can stay stylish, without having to splurge.
1. A classic pair of aviators never goes out of style. This Tommy Hilfiger pair from Nordstrom Rack are currently a major steal at only $25. 2. You don’t have to splash out on Ray Bans to get the classic Wayfarer style. This pair from H&M are currently on sale for under $10. 3. Every girl needs a pair of tortoise shell glasses. The round frame on this pair adds a fun, retro twist. You can grab them at Charlotte Russe for only $6.99. 4. Sometimes you just need to have a little fun! These heart-shaped frames are super cute, and perfect for a beach day. Plus, they’re only $11 on makemechic.com 5. An oversized pair of shades is the ultimate sign of chic. You might get mistaken for a celebrity in this pair from The Limited, $30. 6. Vintage shades are a huge trend for summer, so don’t miss out. This pair from 19 Mango, $30, are spot-on trend, but still easy to wear.
Summer B Lover of pearls, welltailored cocktail dresses, monograms, good manners, and high heels, Sydney Carver of Summer Wind has been blogging since her freshman year of college. Summer Wind was created as a creative outlet for her to show off fashion and writing. She is an avid lover of coffee and Pittsburgh. District caught up with Sydney at the start of her summer {say hello to the Hamptons}. We talked her blog, white clothes, Greece, and so much more. 20
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What is Summer Wind of Southern all about?
Where in the world would your ideal fashion photoshoot take place?
Launched in early 2009, Summer Wind Ohh.. that’s a hard one! I think is an outlet to share my love of fashion. My personal style is timeless and classic Greece! with preppy influences. I enjoy pearls, a well tailored cocktail dress, monograms, What is your favorite fashion good manners and high heels. I’m brand? also a self proclaimed coffee lover, gin Ralph Lauren for sure, but designerdrinker, and bubbly enthusiast. wise, I would say Carolina Herrera.
Why Summer Wind?
Have you heard the song ‘Summer Wind’ by Frank Sinatra? Well, now you know. I swoon over any member of the Rat Pack and am convinced that I was born in the wrong era.
Why did you get started blogging? I started blogging the summer after my freshman year of college as a creative outlet to share my love of fashion and writing.
How long did it take for your blog to take off?
When you don’t know what to wear, what is your typical go-to outfit? A crisp white button down, jeans and either heels or ballet flats. It’s simple, classic and put together.
Where do you see Summer Wind headed in the future? I would like to see it grow more and more! I always strive to make Summer Wind the best it can be and am always looking to improve!
I started getting comments immediately, What is your favorite way to but it took a while to build up a solid beat the summer heat? readership! Definitely swimming and ice cream!
What is your favorite thing about Summer Wind
Do you have any travel plans for this summer?
All of the connections I make with peoI’m headed to the Hamptons in a few ple all over the world. I’ve met some of weeks and then to my family’s lake my best friends through blogging, too! house in Georgia for a few weeks to lounge by the lake, I can’t wait! 22
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Growing up, did you and your family have any summer vacation traditions? Yes! We always go to our lake house in Georgia—we still do! I look forward to it every year!
If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you be? Hmm.. this is a hard one! I would love to be in Europe exploring somewhere gorgeous!
What are your favorite summer trends? I don’t really do trends. I tend to favor the classics! However, I do like all of the interesting bathing suits this year. The different straps and bright colors have really been catching my eye.
Who is your biggest fashion inspiration? Jackie O, Samantha Stevens from Bewitched, Olivia Palermo, Blair Waldorf and Carolina Herrera.
How would you define your style? Classic, timeless with preppy influences and a ladylike twist! 27
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Definitely a wicker clutch! I love the super summery vibe it gives off!
How would you dress up for a Hamptons-style pool party? All white. I love all white in the summer- it’s so chic and simple and really shows off a great tan!
Instagram or Twitter? Favorite thing to bake?
Fall or summer?
What pieces hanging in your closet are currently your favorite? My white jeans are always a go-to in my summer closet and always my LBD’s. I think they are a closet staple!
How can we all be more like Sydney?
I collect... Favorite City? Bloom of choice?
Oh gosh.. this is a hard one! I’m super organized, so maybe that’s a trait I like Style icon? about myself! I want...
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I don’t cook or bake...but if someone were to bake for me, it’d be a delicious chocolate cake!
Definitely fall! I love the colors and the fashion. Bags. Totes specifically. I can’t get enough! Pittsburgh, PA Hydrangeas Jackie O Chanel ballet flats! My Chanel bag
My Cartier love Favorite accessory? ring. I wear it every day! Nail polish color?
Currently reading? Favorite movie?
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DIY: Coffee Scrub L et’s ignore the fact I look terrifying in that picture and focus on the fact that I’m using coffee for something other than drinking! Yes I said it the easiest D.I.Y project on the planet is more than likely the coffee scrub. Coffee being high in caffeine can help reduce the appearance of cellulite by tightening the skin. Thus making this the perfect scrub for the summer because it helps you get bikini body ready in just a few simple steps. So let’s get started! Ingredients: 6tbsp Coconut Oil (or Extra Virgin Olive Oil) 3tbsp of Sea Salt or Sugar 1tbsp of Cinnamon 1 cup freshly used coffee grounds (even works if you have a Keurig just open the K-Cup) 1 jar to put the concoction in Step 1 Melt the coconut oil in the microwave, measure and place each ingredient in a bowl of your choice. Step 2 Combine the coconut oil 30 with the ingredients in
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the bowl. Mix well. Step 3 After mixing place your ingredients in the jar and get ready to have the best scrub of your life. It’s as simple as that! After you’ve made your Coffee scrub I suggest you use it in the shower. It tends to get a little messy and can get all over the place. While using it in the shower make sure to scrub in a circular motion to exfoliate your skin and get the blood flowing. This also helps with cellulite reduction. This is great for a facial mask too. As previously noted the caffeine in coffee can tighten the skin. Therefore allowing you to look more youthful by reducing the appearance of wrinkles. It is important to note that you will smell a bit like coffee for the next couple of days and if you’re not okay with that then I don’t suggest you attempting the scrub. Instead you can do a sugar scrub with the same ingredients minus the coffee. I hope you have as much fun making this scrub as I did.
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Always a Good Idea that Our top picks for By, Sydney of Sydney Luella Now it’s officially keeping your skin June, summer is in full swing. Whatever your summer plans may be, they definitely protected. need to involve one thing: sunscreen! The
benefits of slathering on the SPF are endless, from anti-aging to things a little more serious, like preventing skin cancer. The sunscreen aisles are pretty crowded, and all the different brands, formulas and SPFs can get overwhelming. So here’s a roundup of some of the best options out there, including a few formulas you probably didn’t know existed:
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The coolest sunscreen you didn’t know existed award goes to the Jergens BB Protect Perfecting Body Cream with sunscreen (try saying that ten times fast). This isn’t the best option if you’ll be in direct sunlight all day, but it’s perfect for a summer night or casual day out. The lotion is tinted, so it’ll cover up any imperfections in a flash and leave you looking like a bronze goddess from head to toe. If your skin is super sensitive to the sun, this option from Avene is ideal for you. The formula has a higher SPF (SPF 50) and is ultramoisturizing. The harsh UV rays from the sun can really strip your skin of moisture, so this lotion protects your skin but it’s also reparative.
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A good, all-natural sunscreen can be hard to find, but people behind COOLA really know what they’re doing. The formula is organic, non greasy and still packs an impressive SPF 30. It’s sunscreen that doesn’t just protect you from the sun; it’s really good for your skin. At $32, this bottle is on the pricier side, but totally worth every penny.
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At lot of sunscreen claims to be waterproof, but this one takes it to a whole new level. This Wet Skin formula from Neutrogena is pure genius: it’s a sunscreen that’s waterproof, sweat proof and humidity proof. Plus, it’ll even absorb into wet skin, so you can jump out of the pool, reapply your SPF and jump back in without worrying about anything washing away.
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{94} Days of Summer Summer Lovin’ Check out our picks on how to have the best summer of your life By, Sonia 35
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ometimes in the summer you have to remind yourself to not get bogged down with work and school. I like to make bucketlists every summer so when I’m looking for something to do, all I have to do is look at my list and pick something. Print out this list and see how many of the things on our bucket list you can do this summer! Tag us in photos on Instagram too {@district_mag}!
Make an ultimate Try a few new recipes summer playlist with all your favorite jams. I use Spotify to keep music Volunteer at a river on the go! clean up Organize your closet
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Go to an outside concert I went to Shaky Boots Music Festival in Atlanta!
Go to the farmers market
Go on a roadtrip. My sorority sister and I headed for the beach! Catch fireflies. This is my first firefly of the season!
Go on a walk at least three times a week
Host a barbeque
Write something -- a letter, an article {for District!}, a book, anything
Try a cool new restaurant Go to a bonfire
Reconnect with an old Explore your home friend town {see our Staycation article on pg. 36}. Spend an entire day I went to the Georgia in bed with Netflix Aquarium to see the penguins!
Take a photo everyday in the 100 day challenge Go a week without caffine Make a piece of art
Serve mimosas at your brunch
Sparklers on the Fourth of July Sleep under the stars See fireworks Visit a new beach town -See “China through the looking glass� at the Met. -take a weekend trip to --- beach & wear this --- bikini. -throw the best summer bbq with this table cloth, and these plates -check out ---- from your local library for a quick & easy read for your next jet setting trip -have an a movie night with your girlfriends & see Iris -Grab yourself this --- perfect dress and host your very own White party -Pack up a sweet picnic *picnic basket & Kate Spade plates* for you and your boyfriend (or best friends!) -Take up a new hobby by joining a pottery making class -Set and break a personal health goal: nail that head stand, run a seven minute mile, or simply stick to an exercise routine
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raveling doesn’t necessarily have to mean taking a trip around the world and Instagramming along the way. It means exploring a new place, meeting new people, learning new things, and growing and developing as an individual. You can explore new parts of your city without spending a penny and have just as meaningful an experience as someone doing the same thing on the other side of the world. Moreover, it is important to take a trip SOLO. Just you. (…& your many personalities). While you can still learn when you’re with others, in my personal experience I’ve found it more difficult to engage with the people and environ-
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Personal Growth | I strongly believe that traveling by yourself helps you learn things about yourself that you couldn’t learn otherwise. Take a trip, take a journal, and understand yourself through your connections with new people, lands, cultures, and ideas.
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ment around me if I’m already engaging with my friends (we’re kind of a mess when all together) Moreover, (I’ll get into this a bit more below) when traveling solo you are forced to rely on no one but yourself which strengthens your independence, self-reliance, and confidence. (Which are pretty key for a positive life)! So, whether it is taking on your city or someone else’s city on the other side of the world, here are 8 reasons why you absolutely should take a solo trip—somewhere—this summer.
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Independence | nothing develops your independence more than when you have no choice but to call all the shots yourself. Particularly difficult (yet rewarding) for the indecisive like myself.
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Greater Understanding | of different cultures, people, environments, Confidence Booster | the It’s the Perfect Time | I and ideas or values. The combination of stepping out of always picture traveling more you see, the more you learn, the your comfort zone, learning new as this massive timemore you understand and appreciate things and meeting new people, consuming ordeal that difference and diversity. From my travels and developing your independence all build needs months planning in advance. I’ve really come to appreciate the your confidence and increase your overall But the reality, I have learned, is that beauty in human beings. happiness! you can get the most out of the experience when it is the opposite: Meet spontaneous and off the (tour guide) New People books.
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It’s Refreshing | traveling is SUCH a great way to take a break, get away, refresh, and recharge. Especially effective if you’ve hit a Practice/ plateau in your blog, work, studying, or life. SpendLearn a ing a month (or even a weekend) taking on a Language new environment will get you refreshed & ready to | the best way to learn a language or hone on your language skills is work with a new-found inspiration. (This is also why to put it to live practice (well, unless you are part of the group of kids the “I’m too busy” excuse doesn’t work—being too back in high school that dressed up in roman clothes and went to Latin 39 busy to take a break is more conventions..*cough* my older brother *cough* dead language *cough*) reason to take one!)
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t’s officially Summer! Congratulations on making it through another school year filled with assignment, papers, and exams! Now it’s time for relaxation, reading for fun, and maybe a summer job. I have one vacation planned with my family, but for four months of summer, that’s not enough! However, it’s hard to plan a vacation with work during the week and not enough money in the bank account. The perfect alternative to traveling this summer is a “staycation.” I’ve complied a list of perfect staycations for this summer! Beach Staycation// The number one go-to for a getaway vacation is the beach. The beach just has some way to instantly relax anyone who steps onto the sand. There are many ways you can have an awesome beach staycation. First, put on your cutest bikini and grab a beach towel and chair. Next, head outside with the newest book you want to check off your list. If you really want to get into the spirit, fix yourself a piña colada with a little umbrella sticking out of it! Lather on sunscreen; grab your huge beach hat, a portable radio for some music and dive right into that book 40 you picked! For those who live miles from the ocean waves, there are apps
Try staying in your hometown this summer!
(Ocean Wave Sounds) to mimic the sounds of the beach to make you By, Ally of Preppy feel like you’re really Little Lesbian there! Camping and Hiking// Another summer favorite vacation is to go camping and hiking. Sometimes you don’t have the equipment to go camping or maybe you can’t see yourself spending that much time outdoors. Whatever the reason, there are different options for you if you have always thought about going camping with your friends! One way you can have a camping trip is to do it right in your own backyard! Gather some firewood and have a bonfire, roast some s’mores, and maybe even pitch a tent. If the rain is keeping you inside, or you can’t find firewood or don’t have a tent, there are ways you can “camp” inside also! Turn on your fireplace (or don’t, it actually might get a little hot!), eat stove-top s’mores, and watch Reese Witherspoon’s movie “Wild”. Nothing beats going on a get away vacation but hopefully these staycation ideas help ease the wanderlust! Enjoy your summer!
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o matter how budget-conscious I may be, good food is something I will never regret spending money on. Growing up, my parents expected me to at least try everything put in front of me, and to this day I am thankful they never let me avoid the spinach, asparagus, or funky new cheeses. Even after becoming a pescetarian I love trying new food. Sometimes, I ultimately don’t enjoy a given dish, but in my mind food--and risking my taste buds-is an integral part of travel. I’ve been fortunate enough to spend a lot of time traveling both New England and Europe, searching out delicious goodies in all places. These seven restaurants feature divine food, a global reach, pescetarian- and vegetarian-friendly menus, and prices that leave you plenty of change to go shopping!
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Indrapura The Netherlands has a significant In-
donesian population (thanks to a history of colonization), which has resulted in lots of delicious Indonesian food. When studying abroad, a huge group of us went to Indrapura to experience rijsttafel, a meal with lots of small side dishes and that is a Dutch-invented way of eating Indonesian recipes. My table was actually set up to be entirely vegetarian, and each dish was unique and flavorful. As an added bonus, Indrapura gave us constant refills of free water, something that I quickly learned you should not take for granted in Europe. Our meal ended with an assortment of light, equally delicious desserts.
Florence Osteria del Gatto e la Volpe Thanks to
this restaurant’s location in the heart of Florence, near several large museums, the patrons are a curious mix of locals and tourists. When I visited on a professor’s suggestion, I definitely fell into the latter category. When in Italy, eat pasta, and Il Gatto e la Volpe is a great place to fulfil your desire for Tuscan carbs. My ravioloni--giant ravioli--were as photographic as they were delicious
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Every year since second grade my family has gone on vacation in Vermont. And every year we get about ten pizzas from Pizza on Earth. This little nugget of pizza-gold sits atop a steep hill on a farm about twelve miles outside Burlington, and is well worth a detour. Pizzas are cooked in a wood oven using local ingredients, many from the farm itself. The pies are different each day, but always thin crust, and there is always a cheese, veggie, and meat option. Unfortunately, Pizza on Earth is not open twenty-four/seven--their hours vary from season to season. They deliver (in nice weather only), or you can enjoy your meal on one of the many benches in the flower garden. My family’s favorite option is to drive to the top of nearby Mount Philo and watch the sunset as we devour our heavenly pizza.
Provincetown Jimmy’s
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Provincetown, especially in the dead of summer, is one of those towns where most restaurants are tourist traps. Although Jimmy’s is a tad more expensive--entrees run in the twenty to twenty-five dollar range--it’s a local favorite with unbelievably talented wait staff, not to mention delicious food, drinks, and desserts. Keep costs down by either ditching drinks and appetizers or only getting drinks and appetizers, but either way you’re in for a treat. Jimmy’s is one of those rare restaurants where tofu-based vegetarian dishes are prepared just as carefully as the seafood and meat ones.
Antwerp Patine Sometimes, the
best meal of the day is breakfast. After days of eating fries, waffles, and chocolate for seemingly all meals--foods which Belgium is famous for--I needed a change of taste. For eleven euros, Patine gave me hand-squeezed orange juice, tea, a basket of just-baked bread, croissants, and a tray of fresh fruit, jam, cheeses, and meats. (The only unfortunate aspect was the lack of ability to customize, so the thin, delicate ham went to waste on me.) This giant breakfast actually kept me full long past lunchtime, leaving me more time to explore Antwerp’s superb photography museum.
Portland {Maine} Local
Sprouts Cooper-
tive For a more casual, funky dining experience, head to the
Local Sprouts Cooperative in Portland. This is another place where the vegan and vegetarian meals are just as amazing as the meat ones. Everything is locally sourced--you can see which ingredients come from where on a map--and many items, like the kombucha or the tofu aioli for the vegan moonburger, are made on site. With mismatched chairs, endless mason jars, a kid’s play area, and concerts by local artists, there is something for everyone besides the tasty food.
Boston Pho Pasteur
this small restaurant seems to always be full! While they do have a full menu of different Vietnamese dishes, they are most known for their pho. From vegetable to seafood (my favorite) to beef to chicken, everyone will find their perfect bowl. The prices are unbelievable: depending on the size and ingredients, a meal will run you from between seven to ten dollars. With such low costs, you can feel guiltless about stuffing yourself full of broth, vegetables, and protein several times a month. 43
Latest
Obsessions The Editors Share Their June Picks
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Blue-White Floral Short Sleeve Vintage Loose Dress // CiChic
This dress seems like would be perfect with some strappy low sandals, a fedora, and a messenger bag as you navigate the streets of Rome with your Italian boyfriend... HAYDEN
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First Lady Needlepoint Throw Pillow // Jonathan Adler With my new apartment comes the need for decorations. This Jackie O pillow, I think, would look kinda fabulous and I mean it is Jackie with huge sunglasses on. What District woman wouldn’t want this sitting on her couch? HAYDEN 44
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Buttercup Scallop Hem Shorts in Prep Green Pink Colony // Lilly Pulitzer
Am I always obsessed with something Lilly? Probably. However, I am not obsessed with this pattern, or any of them for that matter {at the moment} but I LOVE the scallop shorts and think that they make the perfect summer wardrobe choice. HAYDEN
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French Gardenia // This is Glamorous
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When I was little I would give my teachers a fresh Gardenia flower instead of an apple every first day of school. I feel like I can relive those memories with this candle. Also, This is Glamorous’ store is kind of fabulous, if you haven’t checked it out, it is a must! HAYDEN
Whale Tail-Measuring Cups // Anthropologie
I mean they are whales...what more can I say? That I think they would be the perfect addition to my life? HAYDEN
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Los Angeles. Portrait of a City // Barnes & Noble I saw this book in Costal Living the other day and then I saw it in Oxford Exchange so I think I need to purchase it as a coffee table book for the new apartment...right?
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The New York Times 36 Hours: 150 Weekends in the USA and Canada // Anthropologie
I know so many bloggers {Classy Girls Wear Pearls} that have these books on their shelves and I picked one up to skim through it the other day... and basically fell in love. Will someone send a copy to our District office? HAYDEN
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Lauren Sandal in Cork/ Gold // Nordstrom
Don’t get me wrong I am a traditionalist and I adore my Jacks but I kind of think the Laurens are adorable and 45 perfect for summer. HAYDEN
Where to find Contents:
Watermelon: http://www.thelittlesthings.com
Culture Shock: Entourage: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1674771/ Eden: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3090634/ Love & Mercy: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0903657/ Primates: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/primates-of-park-avenue-wednesday-martinphd/1120678865 China: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/china-rich-girlfriend-kevin-kwan/1120377331 Cities: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/splendid-cities-rosie-goodwin/1121205302
Wallis Simpson: http://www.geheugenvannederland.nl/?/nl/items/SFA03:SFA022821865 http://spartacus-educational.com/SSsimpson2.jpg
Coffee Scrub: Coffee: http://crystalwee.com/2014/07/06/the-lokal/
Sunscreen: Face: http://www.organicauthority.com/delicious-beauty/diy-homemade-natural-and-safe-sunscreen.html Sun: http://beautytidbits.com/2015/05/the-5-biggest-sunscreen-mistakes-to-avoid/
{94} Days of Summer: Pool Floats: http://littlebigbell.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Gray-Malin-poolside-photography-series.jpg Steps: http://bl-on-de.tumblr.com Ball: http://cliparts.co/cliparts/8TA/bx4/8TAbx4pec.png
Staycation: Beach: http://www.favething.com/christine/photography-i-love/rio-de-janeiro-by-tony-kelly/ Camping: http://pearlkillers.tumblr.com
Latest Obsessions: Dress: http://www.cichic.com/catalog/product/view/id/51232/s/blue-white-floral-short-sleevevintage-loose-dress/category/93/ Book: http://www.popsugar.com/smart-living/Cheap-Christmas-Gifts-Women32491647#photo-32493551 Cups: http://www.popsugar.com/smart-living/Cheap-Christmas-Gifts-Women32491647#photo-32493558 46
Jacks: http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/jack-rogers-lauren-sandal-women/3418096?origin=keyword search-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=60140237&fashionColor=Espresso&resultba ck=606 Pillow: http://www.jonathanadler.com/gift-guide/gifts-by-recipient/first-lady-needlepoint-throw-pillow/23307.html#sz=36&start=29 LA: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/los-angeles-portrait-of-a-city-jim-heimann/1113722456?r =1&ean=9783836545150&kpid=9783836545150&cm_mmc=GooglePLA-_-Book_Under5-_Q000000633-_-9783836545150 Candle: http://shop.thisisglamorous.com/shop/at-home/luxury-fragranced-candle-french-gardenia/ Shorts: http://www.lillypulitzer.com/product/tops-bottoms/shorts-rompers/5-quot-buttercup-scallophem-short/pc/243/c/49/7844.uts?swatchName=Prep+Green+Pink+Colony+Small#
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