Many style and trend experts are calling 2024 the year of “curated chaos”, but what does this term even mean and how will it affect how we all dress, work and live? The idea has its roots in the pandemic, as many people predicted that post-lockdown, society would want to let its hair down and […]
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]]>Many style and trend experts are calling 2024 the year of “curated chaos”, but what does this term even mean and how will it affect how we all dress, work and live? The idea has its roots in the pandemic, as many people predicted that post-lockdown, society would want to let its hair down and have a ball. This hasn’t quite gone to plan, but curated chaos is in line with an ethos that prioritizes having a good time, no matter how sweaty or disheveled you get. Here, check out three ways to get the curated chaos look.
Wet/Greasy Hair
Wet-look hair has been big news for a while now, but 2024 will see this pushed to its furthest extremes with hair styling which looks downright greasy. It’s meant to demonstrate that you’re just so carefree and having too much fun to bother with things like showering, but understandably this look won’t be for everyone. If you do want to try it, hair oil is your friend. Once you’ve shampooed, layer it through your hair and allow it to dry naturally, applying more hair oil if you think the grease isn’t quite intense enough.
Overspilling Bags
Bags that were stuffed to the brim (and sometimes overspilling) caused quite a stir on the autumn/winter catwalks, with some heralding the look as a realistic trend for real women. In 2024, it seems that you’ll be bang on trend if you normally go everywhere with a bulging bag containing most of your possessions (more chaos, less curated, some might say). If you’re not sure you want to reveal the contents of your handbag to strangers, another trend point to take away is that big bags are back.
Crumpled Clothing
Curated chaos is certainly not a trend for the perfectionists among us. Another look that will be big news this year is crumpled clothing, so great news if you’re not a fan of ironing. The tricky part is hitting that sweet spot, so you look chic and relaxed in a gently crumpled linen shirt, rather than frazzled and fatigued in already-worn clothes!
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The past year has seen most of us sheltered at home, and with travel restrictions still taking place— the future of vacations still isn’t clear. And yet, there’s a chosen few among us who shape their reality with greater freedom, carving some time off and treating life as a playground of possibilities rather than a […]
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]]>The past year has seen most of us sheltered at home, and with travel restrictions still taking place— the future of vacations still isn’t clear. And yet, there’s a chosen few among us who shape their reality with greater freedom, carving some time off and treating life as a playground of possibilities rather than a set of restrictions. Such is Michelle Halpern’s philosophy. An LA-based travel guru, her motto is: “Live Like it’s the Weekend”. And boy does she put her money where her mouth is.
After leaving a corporate job in fashion at the end of 2015, Halpern discovered an alternative to a 9-to-5 job: travel blogging. She has since visited over 40 countries, inspiring others to take a leap of faith and live by their own rules. “For me, living like it’s the weekend means saying yes to opportunities and invitations because I have the freedom to do so,” says Halpern. “It means taking spur-of-the-moment adventures to discover something new and beautiful because I don’t have to ask anyone else’s permission.”
Her adventures include anything from vacations on exotic shores, where the dress code is bikinis and flowy dresses, to mountain hikes, where she’s seen sporting a beanie and a pair of hiking boots. “Sometimes I feel bipolar in the things I love about travel,” she admitted in a recent Instagram post. “By now you know I love a bougie design-centric hotel or cafe, but I also love waking up at sunrise to catch the light coming up over the mountains with not a soul in sight just as much.”
Her multi faceted approach to travel also meant she had an open mind when it came to traveling in times of the pandemic. According to Halpern, 2020 has taught her to appreciate local travel (in her case, meaning California). “This year made me appreciate how much there is to explore in my own backyard and it showed me that even when travel fully opens back up again, I don’t need to take a 13-hour flight to arrive somewhere incredible,” she wrote in another blog post. “There are still so many destinations on my own California bucket list, not to mention just a short drive away in other states.”
Her optimistic approach and YOLO attitude is just the kind of energy we need in 2021.
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From the outskirts at least, it seems that the Nordic people have discovered the secret to happiness. Time and time again we see countries like Finland, Norway, and Denmark, rank highest in the “happiest countries” lists. The main reasons might include factors like high income, good governance, and an overall caring for others. But there’s […]
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]]>From the outskirts at least, it seems that the Nordic people have discovered the secret to happiness. Time and time again we see countries like Finland, Norway, and Denmark, rank highest in the “happiest countries” lists. The main reasons might include factors like high income, good governance, and an overall caring for others. But there’s also that unique Scandinavian lifestyle. Words like hygge and lagom jump to mind, with an emphasis on well-being and relaxation.
These days, a new trend is on the rise: Skimbaco. Finnish entrepreneur Katja Presnal explains that she invented the phrase back in 2007, when she lived in Durango, Colorado. The term itself is a made-up combination of “Skimba” (a Finnish slang word for a ski) and “co”, which stands for Colorado.
“Skiing in Colorado was our way of living life to the fullest back then,” Presnal further explained. But Skimbaco doesn’t necessarily mean skiing in Colorado. Rather, the term is meant to inspire others to live life to the fullest, whatever that means to each person.
“Skimbaco is enjoying the moment where you are—you define your own skimbaco,” writes Presnal on her website where she promotes the Skimbaco lifestyle. “Skimbaco is the nordic lifestyle of having guts to go after your dreams, and finding happiness in your everyday life.” According to Presnal, Skimbaco is best understood as a combination of sisu, hygge, and lagom. The Nordic equivalent to YOLO.
In order to promote this lifestyle, Presnal also has a dedicated Instagram page, where she shares some pearls of wisdom. Skimbaco tips are often understood as a call for action. A recent post reads: “Do more than just write to-do lists in pretty notebooks”. “Happiness is action that you take everyday,” says Presnal. “Happiness is gratitude for what you have. Happiness is having guts to pursue big dreams.”
Presnal’s call for action might just inspire us to get out of our PJs! But then again…
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So many things changed over the past year and we got many new trends that reflect the “new reality” we’re living. While we’re waiting for the pandemic to pass and for life to return back to normal, we can’t help but wonder which trends are temporary and which will stick in the years to come. […]
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]]>So many things changed over the past year and we got many new trends that reflect the “new reality” we’re living. While we’re waiting for the pandemic to pass and for life to return back to normal, we can’t help but wonder which trends are temporary and which will stick in the years to come. One of them is very hot on social media right now—you’ve probably noticed people using the hashtag #feelgood more than ever before.
What’s the deal with #feelgood? Is it a well-intended movement or more of a cry for help? We can all agree that we haven’t always felt good during the uncertainty and fear of the pandemic, but many people are doing their best to claim back their lives and to find happiness in little things.
The past 12 months made us take a good hard look at ourselves and ask ourselves what we really want out of life. When everything we had became uncertain, it became clear that we can only rely on ourselves and that in order to progress in life, we must find the driving force and things that inspire us to strive forward.
The #feelgood trend is also partially connected to the body positivity movement and feeling good in our bodies. With or without social media and viral hashtags, it’s completely up to us to make each day count and to enjoy life as much as we can, because nobody can predict all the things that can happen and change it completely.
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When it comes to feeling good, it’s often all about the little things we do every day. Small habits can be much more important for your wellbeing than big things you do sporadically, and these trending self-care challenges will prove it if you give them a chance. Go on a Walk Without Your Phone While […]
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]]>When it comes to feeling good, it’s often all about the little things we do every day. Small habits can be much more important for your wellbeing than big things you do sporadically, and these trending self-care challenges will prove it if you give them a chance.
Go on a Walk Without Your Phone
While walking and listening to some music or a podcast can be great, taking walks without your phone can be even better for your mental health. It’s important to snap out of the virtual world and notice all the things around you that you’d miss otherwise.
Creative Time
Playtime and creative time are just as important as focused work, and you should schedule some time for creative activities on a daily basis. It can be anything you like—drawing, playing music, baking, etc.
Reading
If you commit to reading only 10 pages of a book every single day, you’ll be surprised how quickly you can go through books! Of course, 10 pages don’t have to be the limit if you have time for more, but doing those 10 pages every day is important for making it a habit.
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We know that 2020 has been rough, and adjusting to work from home life hasn’t exactly been easy on everyone. However, it’s time to get back to your most productive self and stop putting things off and essentially stealing your free time from yourself. Here are our best productivity tips you can try. Set Only […]
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]]>We know that 2020 has been rough, and adjusting to work from home life hasn’t exactly been easy on everyone. However, it’s time to get back to your most productive self and stop putting things off and essentially stealing your free time from yourself. Here are our best productivity tips you can try.
Set Only Three Goals
At the beginning of every day, set three goals and forget about everything else. This will help you figure out what your priorities really are and keep you focused as you work on them.
Go Outside
Spending some time outside every day is a great way to clear your mind and it will keep you productive when you’re actually working. Not going out often enough can make you feel trapped and resentful towards the things that need to be done, so don’t underestimate the power of a simple walk.
Do Mindless Things
Allow yourself some time for mindless work when your mind can wander freely. You can do this with simple and repetitive tasks, such as cleaning, gardening, dishwashing, vacuuming, etc. Instead of putting a show or a podcast on while you do this, try using this time for brain reset.
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If you enjoy taking personality tests that help you get to know yourself better, you’re going to love the enneagram test. It’s very popular among young people right now and will help you discover your personality type. If you’re familiar with the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator test (MBTI), this is something similar. As the Enneagram Institute […]
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]]>If you enjoy taking personality tests that help you get to know yourself better, you’re going to love the enneagram test. It’s very popular among young people right now and will help you discover your personality type.
If you’re familiar with the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator test (MBTI), this is something similar. As the Enneagram Institute describes, “it is common to find a little of yourself in all nine of the types, although one of them should stand out as being closest to yourself. This is your basic personality type.”
So, there are nine personality types and you can find out which one is your basic type in many places online, for example here. You can complete the test in around 10 minutes and expect to see that you’re mostly one of the following types:
- the reformer
- the helper
- the achiever
- the individualist
- the investigator
- the loyalist
- the enthusiast
- the challenger
- the peacemaker
Don’t take personality tests too seriously, though. They are a fun tool that can help you get to know your strengths and weaknesses, but the results can vary a lot based on when and how you take them.
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Hygge, the Scandinavian concept of staying cozy inside during the cold winter months, made us spend more time in our homes over the past few years, but this year we’re all about friluftsliving, a lifestyle that focuses on the outdoors. The Scandinavians are experts in setting new lifestyle trends. This year, the COVID-19 pandemic got […]
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]]>Hygge, the Scandinavian concept of staying cozy inside during the cold winter months, made us spend more time in our homes over the past few years, but this year we’re all about friluftsliving, a lifestyle that focuses on the outdoors.
_______________________________________________________ #lofoten #norge #mittnorge #utno #norway #liveterbestute #turjenter #mitteventyrland #mittfriluftsliv #lofotenhighlights #turistforeningen #dnt #inatur #fjelltid #lofotenislands #northernnorway #dreamchasernorway #stedervielsker #bestofnorway #norgestoppen #nortrip #earthpix #mynorway #nrknordland #nature #discoverearth #landscape #friluftsliv #aktivejenterThe Scandinavians are experts in setting new lifestyle trends. This year, the COVID-19 pandemic got us all to stay inside more even during summer, so we’re looking for ways to spend more time in nature. Since this year won’t be so great for gathering extended family and friends for the holidays, we need to find safer alternatives to have fun and enjoy the upcoming months.
Friluftsliv or friluftsliving means “free air life”. This concept comes from Norway and the #friluftsliv tag on Instagram shows almost a million photos of forests, rivers, landscapes, and other beautiful things in nature. Spending a few hours per day in nature is a good way to improve your physical and mental health and to decrease stress and it seems that the Norwegians have mastered this.
Don’t wait; dress comfortably and in layers, pack some food, and go spend some time in nature with your family or your best friend. The great thing about this is that it’s perfect for all ages, and there are so many activities you can do with children to turn it into an adventure!
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If you’ve opened Instagram in the past few weeks, then we don’t have to tell you that picnics are super-popular right now! Thanks to all the adorable accessories available in stores, picnics have never been cuter. It seems like everyone is picking a perfect picnic bag and a blanket and taking some shots for social […]
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]]>If you’ve opened Instagram in the past few weeks, then we don’t have to tell you that picnics are super-popular right now! Thanks to all the adorable accessories available in stores, picnics have never been cuter. It seems like everyone is picking a perfect picnic bag and a blanket and taking some shots for social media.
(@naymauu)Given that we’re currently living during a pandemic, the amount and variety of activities we can do are limited. Spending some time in nature with our closest ones is something that’s still safe, and if you’re going to do it, better do it in style.
You can blame Instagram influencers for this trend. But even though it started on social media, it quickly spread to real life. The reason is simple—nobody can resist delicious food and drinks packed in a picnic basket and enjoyed in nature with those you love. Picnics look incredible in photos and are also a great idea for a couple or family photoshoot.
Now more than ever, we need to focus on good things in life and small pleasures that can make our days better. If having a picnic gets you out of the gleamy rut, there’s no reason not to do it!
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We already know a thing or two about Scandinavian concepts of living like hygge and còsagach, but this one might be the best one of them all. Lykke (pronounced loo-ka) is the way of living that promotes happiness through six main segments of life. They are: Togetherness – having people who care about you, not […]
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]]>We already know a thing or two about Scandinavian concepts of living like hygge and còsagach, but this one might be the best one of them all.
(@tana.yoga)Lykke (pronounced loo-ka) is the way of living that promotes happiness through six main segments of life. They are:
- Togetherness – having people who care about you, not feeling lonely.
- Money – having enough money for life without worries and occasional treats, such as vacations.
- Health – being physically and mentally healthy and feeling amazing in your skin.
- Freedom – having enough free time after work to spend on personal life.
- Trust – trusting the community and being emphatic for the needs of others.
- Kindness – doing kind things without expecting anything in return.
Each of them is an important factor in leading a happy life, and they are the things Danes put first on their priority lists. How about you? Do you see that following the principles of lykke could improve your life?
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