Monday, August 31, 2015

Motivation Monday: How to Reduce Stress

"Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world." - Marilyn Monroe

In this case I'm not referring to heels but rather tennis shoes. I can't be the only one ready to hit the gym after purchasing new workout clothes, right? Having new gear is the best motivation to keep up appearances at the gym. Because I'm beginning my senior year of high school, my stress levels are higher than ever. I have to almost force myself to get up and head to the gym for yoga. The gym is only a couple minutes from my house so I have no excuse to not go on the weekends.


I fell in love with vinyasa yoga after my first class at ACAC and didn't even think of it as a way to reduce stress in my life. My first class was during exam week my sophomore year of high school. My mom was trying to force me away from my books and out of the house to relax. I drove to a yoga class and left the studio a different person than when I entered. I was actually smiling when I left! 


(Jumping for joy that my sister agreed to help me take these pictures without too much complaining.) 


Normally when I go to yoga I trade my sneakers for a pair of Sperry Top-Sider Flip Flops.




Sports Bra: Target 
Tennis Shoes: Asics 
Socks: Nike  

Sunday, August 30, 2015

Sunday Beauty: Clinique Chubby Stick

I've been looking for a good highlighter for months, but anytime I walk into Sephora or Bloomingdales' cosmetic department, I immediately get overwhelmed by all the choices. I love the looks of contouring and highlighting, but don't know anything about makeup. I ended up buying this Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder, that is a great product, but more of a setting powder than a highlighter. Thank goodness Clinique now makes highlighting and contouring easier than ever. All you need to complete your look are two chubby sticks. Watch the video tutorial at the end to see how easily these products can be applied.







Monday, August 24, 2015

David Yurman

David Yurman's new limited-edition rings are about to transport you back to your childhood. The limited-edition bubblegum pinky rings are not only a bright pop of color, but are also scented! According to Vanity Fair, they are made of scented resin and set in 18-karat gold. The rings hit stores on September 1 and are $875 per ring. Pre-sale now at davidyurman.com


Picture via Harper's Bazaar





The blue pinky ring as seen on blogger Marianna Hewitt from Life With Me.

Sunday, August 23, 2015

Sunday Beauty: Caudalie Skincare

A couple days ago I was introduced to this article on Byrdie about Caudalie skincare. In the article they spoke to Caudalie founder, Mathilde Thomas, about everything from aging gracefully to her a.m.-p.m. beauty routine. She even spills some french skincare secrets! 


Mathilde Thomas

Products I'm Dying to Try: 





 

Have you tried Caudalie skincare products before? Shop all their products here: https://us.caudalie.com 
They also have a destination spa at The Plaza hotel in New York City! See their spa menu here: SPA VINOTHÉRAPIE®

Friday, August 21, 2015

"Inside Lands’ End’s Quest for a Younger, Cooler Customer"

I love reading anything and everything fashion related. Being in the know is what keep me motivated as a blogger. That being said, I ran into an article about Lands' End yesterday morning via Bloomberg Business. I had previously seen the Lands' End spread in Vogue and wondered how the company, that had once carried my school uniforms, had secured a spot in the exclusive magazine. With that being said I loved the editorial. However when I visited landsend.com I was haunted by the reminder of prep school uniforms past. 


This attitude towards the aging clothing label is what the new Lands' End CEO Federica Marchionni is trying to fix. The past Dolce & Gabbana president of U. S. operations, according to Bloomberg was "hired to revive the aging label after its spinoff from former parent Sears Holdings." However can she revamp the company without loosing the interest of their loyal parental crowd? If brands don't grow and continue to reach the next generation of influencers, they seise to exist. My generation of Lands' End uniform wears won't be reaching out to Lands' End for our mom jeans when we have kids. Too many scars from the days of uniform prep schools past.

 
This cardigan sweater gives me flashbacks to Blair Waldorf when she visited Yale in Gossip Girl. Does anyone have fun in a cardigan? Blair Waldorf would say only while scheming. Fashion is a way of expressing yourself, and can you really express yourself in a cardigan? I look forward to seeing what Federica Marchionni has in store for the company. Maybe I'll be pleasantly surprised.

Monday, August 17, 2015

The September Issue: Vogue

Crisp pages that crinkle and crack with every turn as they are separated. From Ralph Lauren to Prada and Dior, just the first couple pages allude to its exclusivity. Could I be talking about anything other than the September Issue of Vogue? Nope... The release of the September issue is a holiday for a select few. For those working for Vogue, it means the first second to stop, breath and sleep in months. Every year it gets bigger and better, and this year was no different. Beyoncé graced the cover looking like a piece of art, but honestly when has B not looked like perfection? The icing on the cake, Amazon partnered with Condé Nast and made it even easier to receive this highly anticipated issue. Amazon will deliver it straight to your door in a limited edition custom VOGUE box. 


Because I've been on-the-go all summer, I decided to pick up a copy at the nearest Target. Target was allowed early release rights of the magazine, and was released in stores on the 14th. The cashier checking me out laughed and joked that I must really like reading. He's not kidding! This September issue of Vogue is 832 pages of inspiration. 


The issue over all was spectacular, the editorials were fun and fresh, and the ads featured the models who are most relevant today: Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid, Tavi Gevinson, Karlie Kloss and Margaret Zhang to name a few. Below are a few of my favorite spreads. 


From my Instagram (@whattheclique)



Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Lake Life



My #FRANLOVE arrived from Francesca's just in time for my annual summer trip to the lake. 








How fun is this scarf?! It's the perfect summer addition to my wardrobe. Not only is it colorful and bright, but it's also light weight and perfect for the summer heat. I love Francesca's beach cover-ups, I got this one in May and have been wearing it nonstop all summer. They have so many cute options for affordable prices. I'm sharing some of my favorites below.


Special thanks to Francesca's Collections for the scarf featured in this post.