Fashion Trends to Try This Summer!

 

Cowboy Boots  My favorite new purchase for the summer is hands down my Topshop western boots ($125). I can easily pair them with any dress for the perfect summer outfit!

Cat Eye Sunglasses  I love these bright red cat eye sunglasses from American Eagle ($10). They look super cute and retro with high waist shorts and a tie-up top.

Midi & Maxi Dresses  Longer dresses always look effortless and chic. I especially love them for a bohemian ‘free spirit’ look which is very fitting for the summer. My favorite midi dress, from Free People ($70), is also super comfortable.

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all photos (c) audrey trent. http://www.audreytrent.com/

My Apartment & Staying Organized (Pre-Spring Cleaning!)

I love my little bachelorette pad. Living in a newer construction building has lots of perks (floor to ceiling windows are everything)! But the sacrifice is definitely space in my studio-plus/ junior one bedroom apartment. Having all of my furniture sized proportionately to the space is key to keeping my main living area looking spacious.

For smaller areas like my entryway and bathroom I try not to take up any of the floor space with extra furniture. Instead I try to find storage that I can attach to wall like the mesh baskets in my bathroom. In my entryway some cubbies for shoes/accessories and a freestanding clothing rack make up for the lack of closet space.

 

Products: Sofa (Ikea, $399); Fleece throw blanket (Urban Outfitters, $49); Round throw pillow (Urban Outfitters, $39); Coffee table (Ikea, $44.99); Desk (Ikea, $49.99); Desk chair (Ikea, $40); Standing floor mirror (Target, $59.99); Glass jewelry display box (Urban Outfitters, $16); Bed blanket (Target, $49.99); Wall mounted wire baskets & mirror (from the ALGOT system by Ikea); Wall mounted shoe cubbie (Lowe’s, $43.98); Clothing rack (Ikea, $12.99); Doormat (Target, $10.99). All photos taken by me.

Winter Favorites:

I basically live in sweaters during the winter and lately I like them oversized, chunky, and cropped like this orange-y gold sweater from Topshop. Or super soft and a little bit slouchy like this color-blocked tunic by Dreamers. Although it’s too cold to wear them alone, I also love to layer these burgundy extra wide fishnet tights from  Free People.

My skin gets so dry in the winter and sometimes I get windburn from being outside so I’ll switch to a gentler face wash and thicker face cream. Philosopys face wash is my absolute favorite face wash for all skin types that never leaves my face feeling dry. Recently, I found this face lotion by First Aid Beauty with an active skin protectant ingredient and oatmeal that is amazing for protecting my skin from the winter wind.

Lastly, a hair product that I recently discovered is this moisture and shine cream by the brand R & Co. My hair dresser used it on my hair once and my hair never felt so soft. I also love that it can be used on damp hair whether you are going to use a blow dryer or let it air dry and it leaves hair smooth and soft either way.

All photos taken by me.

End of Summer Style, Skincare & Beauty Favorites + More!

I just love anything soft and feminine looking so I am loving seeing SHEER everywhere! Like this dress with mesh panels and cool netting overlay from Topshop (which I think is both adorable and wedding-guest appropriate) and this pastel sheer glitter tee has me nostalgic for the 90s and Limited Too (R.I.P.). My favorite though is definitely this embroidered mesh top a la For Love and Lemons– but not quite as pricey.

90s Glitter has made a comeback in makeup as well. I don’t usually wear shimmery makeup but I had to make an exception for this ridiculously glittery liquid eyeshadow by Stila. I like use my finger to pat it on my actual eyelid only (the part that moves when you blink) for eyes that look subtle but sparkle every time you blink.

One of my recent skincare discoveries is the kale, spinach + green tea face wash and moisturizer by brand Youth to the People. The gel cleanser is nice and refreshing and the moisturizer is very lightweight- perfect for summer!

All photos: Audrey Trent

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