May 27, 2020 at 12:00PM We’re just rolling on through the weeks. School is almost “out.” Does anyone else find phase 1 a little scarier than phase 0? We all want to feel normal SO BADLY but we also all want to be cautious and continue to do the minimum. We have a beach trip to Bald Head planned for… The post Let The Good Times Roll On appeared first on Kath Eats Real Food. Continue Reading… Author Kath Younger | KathEats Selected by CWC
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I Recovered From Covid-19: A Story We’re Grateful To Run
May 27, 2020 at 11:16AM Join us Friday, May 29th at 11AM PST | Serena will be taking over our Instagram LIVE to answer questions and share her story. Nutritionist and chef, Serena Poon is a long-time contributor who recently battled COVID-19 — and won. With such a full spectrum approach to health and wellness (Serena is also a reiki master!), we knew Serena was equipped with quite a bit of knowledge and understanding to fight her battle well. However, we’re also humbled by the current state of things and take nothing for granted, so we were relieved to hear that she was in full recovery. Here is our chat with Serena, including important takeaway more of us should know… The Chalkboard: Serena, we are so happy to hear you are on the mend and that you’re willing to share your experience with COVID-19 which could help so many others. First of all, when did you realize you were coming down with the virus? Were there any telltale symptoms others should watch for in your experience? Serena Poon: To be very honest, I was so focused on my sister’s recovery (who also had COVID), that I did not really pay attention to my own symptoms at first, as they were not listed as “COVID-19 symptoms” on the initial list that was released during the first few weeks of March. Looking back, I was experiencing a burning sensation when I breathed. I called it “breathing fire,” because that’s literally what it felt
The Vitamin That’s Key To Take In Quarantine Now (It’s Not Vitamin C)
May 27, 2020 at 11:05AM Yes, of course vitamin C is important for our immunity, but too few of us recognize the importance of vitamin D for immune systems. In fact, we learned from Hum Nutrition that an estimated 1 billion people worldwide are deficient in vitamin D. Harvard’s School of Public Health released a report citing several studies linking vitamin D levels with bone strength, muscle retention, heart health, and the immune system. Why You Shouldn’t Overlook Vitamin D for Immunity Naturally, getting enough direct sunlight is key for vitamin D absorption, but even if you spend the right amount of time outdoors, cloud cover, air pollution, altitude, and skin color can all affect the amount of sunshine available to the body. HUM Nutrition’s Here Comes The Sun supplement contains 2000 IU’s of Vitamin D3. D3 is the active form of vitamin D which the body can use more efficiently. It has been studied for its effects on the immune system, bone health, hormone balance and digestive health. Studies have also shown that Vitamin D can boost elasticity and collagen production in the skin while also reducing the appearance of lines, dark spots and acne. Vitamin D is so important to immune health that HUM Nutrition includes Here Comes The Sun in their Immunity Trio alongside Gut Instinct and Air Patrol. We asked dietician, Alex Caspero, MA, RD, RYT to break down the importance of vitamin D for immunity a bit further. She shared with us, “Most of us
25-minute Barre Strength Workout with dumbbells (video)
May 27, 2020 at 11:03AM This is a 25-minute barre workout you can do anywhere. All you need is a set of light dumbbells, 2-5 lbs. Check out more of my barre workouts here, barre bootcamp here, and how to combine barre with other workouts. Hi friends! I hope you’re having a lovely morning. I’m so happy so many of you are excited about starting Home Workout Warrior on Monday! I can’t wait to join in with you. Check out the details here if ya missed it. The Pilot has been gone since last weekend and is back this morning, so I’m looking forward to having him home. He’s been flying a lot, which is a good thing, and we’re officially wrapping up our first year of the airline life. I’d always envisioned throwing a giant party, but that ‘Rona had other plans, but I’m hoping we can get the family together for a backyard BBQ. I filmed a new workout for you and this one is a classic barre workout with a little twist: we’re using dumbbells the entire time. This is a great way to add in an arm component while our legs are on fiiiiiiire and an easy way to add some extra resistance and challenge. I was huffing and puffing during this workout and I hope you love it, too! It felt like a solid mix of endurance strength and cardio. Pin it here for a rainy day: And here’s the full follow-along video! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-30pWZ-YL2M&w=560&h=315]
Trust Monikh—the Zara T-Shirt, £100 Sandals and Throw-On Outfit I’m Loving
May 27, 2020 at 10:18AM There are hundreds of thousands of influencers in the social ether, but only a handful who we religiously stalk in order to virtually steal the clothes off their backs. Our primary target is Monikh—the London-based styling and shopping guru who seeks out the very coolest buys from every corner of the retail world. From her inspiring tips on re-wearing her well-chosen investment items to hunting down the coolest high-street pieces, her Instagram feed @monikh and website are a veritable hotbed of things you’re going to want to purchase immediately (and will never regret). Each week, Monikh will share her new picks exclusively for you… I have been sticking to minimal staples recently, and this week I’m sharing with you three simple—but impactful—high summer pieces. I’ve stuck to a monochrome summer palette this week, with the Zara T-Shirt, sandals and throw-on outfit I’m living in at home. So what are you waiting for? Keep scrolling for my three summer buys. I love a two piece, its my absolute weakness I just cant say no! This knitted duo is soft enough to lounge in all day, while making you feel up and ready for work (if you’re currently working from home like myself). I’d wear this casually tucked into a pair of old straight-cut jeans. They come in different patterns every summer, and always sell out in record time. Buy them now and wear them day to night from now until September. These ethically made woven bags are
The Best Natural Face Sunscreens
May 27, 2020 at 10:00AM The best advice my mother ever gave me? Wear sunscreen everyday! Her incredible skin is proof that daily sunscreen use works! So yesterday we discussed body sunscreens but today I wanted to focus on the best natural face sunscreens. Now I know it’s tempting to just slather that body sunscreen all over your face but I really wouldn’t recommend it. Oftentimes body sunscreens use way heavier oils that will likely cause clogged pores and breakouts. Natural body sunscreens, while more expensive than conventional, tend to be more affordable than natural face sunscreens because they can get away with using ingredients that are cheaper (in price, not quality) but also aren’t necessarily what you want to be putting on your face. That’s why I use a different body and face sunscreen. Also natural sunscreen tends to give that “white glow” that you get from pure zinc oxide so you will likely want a different formula for your face so you don’t look like a ghost. Although if you’re into that – go for it! I’ve spent the last few years trying out different natural face sunscreens but in the last year or so brands have come out with some EPIC products. […] The post The Best Natural Face Sunscreens appeared first on The Healthy Maven. Continue Reading… Author Davida Lederle | Thehealthymaven Selected by CWC
Our Dream Designer Brand Has Just Done the Coolest High-Street Collab
May 27, 2020 at 09:00AM It’s not often that a designer collaboration really makes us sit up and pay attention, but you know when 2020’s coolest dress brand joins forces with a high-street shoe brand that the results are going to be noteworthy. It’s fair to say that Cecilie Bahnsen is up there with some of the hottest brands to grace the style stage over the last 12 months. Instantly recognisable by its puff-ball silhouettes, air-light fabrics and general angelic whimsy, Bahnsen’s frocks have caught the imagination of the fashion crowd and helped lead the way in a new guard of Scandi designers. We have long been besotted. So you can imagine our excitement when we found out that it had created a beautiful capsule with Charles & Keith. Comprised of four flat shoe styles, the collection is inspired by classic Mary-Jane shoes and features Bahnsen’s signature upcycled quilted satin fabric including one pop of canary yellow. “Historically, the Mary-Jane was not just a shoe for girls. Right into the 20th century, little boys wore them too”, Bahnsen explains. “We made ours super feminine, more ‘lady’ than the shoes we’ve done before, working with patchwork and hand-drawn embroidery. It almost felt like we were morphing our dresses into a shoe.” These shoes might look otherworldly, but we have a sneaking suspicion that they will be a hardworking staple in your accessory capsule. We’ll be wearing the Anenome Mary-Janes with everything from smock dresses and denim to jumpsuits and tailored trousers. But don’t delay because if one thing’s for sure, they won’t be around for long. Scroll down to shop
11 Women on What to Wear to Increase Productivity While Working From Home
May 27, 2020 at 07:33AM Via government orders, anyone who is able to is being asked to work from home right now, and for many of us, it is a completely new experience. The temptation to stay in your pyjamas all day is rife, as is the desire to wear slippers non-stop and only actually style your hair for that one daily skype call your colleagues have initiated. In moments like this, there is high chance productivity might be waning, so we thought it would be best to consult a few experts and tap into the knowledge of women who have been working from home long before it was government-mandated. Whether they be freelancers, small business owners or working mums, the 11 women below have a wealth of understanding about what it means to be productive in a home environment and unsurprisingly, for many of them, it all starts with the way in which they get dressed in the morning. From having a specific pair of WFH ballet flats to pulling their looks together with a bold red lip—or even wearing a suit to the home office—here are the ways stylish women stay productive at home. “During normal times (which these are not!), I bounce between a coworking space called The Wing and my home office. However, even when I don’t leave the house for work, I make a conscious effort to get dressed as the morning routine keeps me focused and motivated. Styling my own outfits brings me a lot of
Scared of Prints? Here’s the Masterclass on How to Wear Them
May 27, 2020 at 07:00AM When it comes to Instagram, I am a repeat offender. I know what I like and tend to stick to the accounts I love the most. One influencer that I always go back to over and over for fashion inspiration is Nnenna Echem. The stylist and fashion editor first entered my radar a couple of years ago, and I’ve been hooked ever since. Why? Well, she’s fearless when it comes to trying out new combinations of silhouettes or colours. But where she really shines is her ability to clash prints with bright colours like no one else. I decided to ask her what her best tips are and how she manages to pull it off every time. “When I first started to wear prints I remember that I didn’t like to mix different prints at the same time. But that was because I didn’t have a connection between the different parts of the outfit, so it didn’t look put-together. Today I can wear several prints. If the prints or patterns in your outfit don’t match, then you have to make sure that the colours in your outfit do. When I say match, I mean that the colour combination should match (e.g., pink and lilac, and mint green and sky blue). You can wear a pastel-blue blazer with zebra prints with a pink leo print skirt because the colours go well together.” “The more you experiment with colours and prints, the more you learn and discover new combinations. You should definitely
The Chic Coffee Table Books I’m Adding to My Basket Right Now
May 27, 2020 at 06:30AM I must admit that over the last couple of months, my spending habits have drastically changed. Whereas this time of the year would usually see me buying last-minute flights for a summer holiday, a new swimwear wardrobe and likely every SPF product under the sun, this year I’m rethinking my priorities. The truth is, before I spend money on anything that can’t be deemed a necessity, I mull the potential purchase over for hours, weighing up whether or not, given the current situation, my expenditure is worth it. With international travel, festivals and trips to the lido off the cards for a little while longer, I have found myself reinvesting my annual budget for such things elsewhere. Most specifically, in coffee table books. It sounds a little extravagant and niche, but hear me out. You see, spending so much time within the confines of my own home has somewhat limited my creative output. In an attempt to get my creative juices flowing once more, I have been looking at all of the different ways I can make my living space just that little bit more inspiring. And what better way to do so than with coffee table books that are just as chic on the inside as they are the out? Stacked on shelves, piled up high on tables and perched on my nightstand, there are coffee table books filled with some of the most inspiring images and words in every corner of my home. Keep scrolling for