The Bridget Blog

Fall came a little early this year, but we wanted to make the best of it. Here are the 9 things we are most excited for this season!

9. Pumpkin Spice Lattes

8. Leaves changing color

7. Comfy Scarves

6. Socks/Leg Warmers with boots

5. Halloween

4. Leather jackets

3. Football season

2. Thanksgiving

1. Black Friday/Cyber Monday!!!

Summer is finally here, and Mother Nature has actually started to give us some beautiful weather that feels like it.  That means it’s beach season! Whether you are lounging at your local beach or pool, or soaking up the sun in the Caribbean, we have what you need to look great wherever you are.

1. Swimsuit

First off, you need an amazing swimsuit. A retro silhouette is a fun trend for swimsuits this summer. A high waisted two-piece is a great way to go. It provides the coverage of a one-piece with the appeal of a bikini, and a bright print is flattering on everyone.

2. Sun Hat

A floppy sun hat is both a functional and fashionable accessory. It keeps the sun out of your eyes, protects your head, and is an easy way to look effortlessly stylish.

3. Cover-up

In between dips you might want something to cover up with. If you don’t have a cover-up on hand, you can use a large printed scarf and wrap it around your waist or throw it around your shoulders.

4. Sandals

You need shoes that are easy to slip on and off. If you’re a girl that loves to be in heels, wedges are an easy substitute. If you’re a little more practical, a cute pair of flip-flops will get you around.

5. Sunglasses

Sunglasses are of course a must-have summer fashion accessory.

6. Statement Jewelry

Having a few simple jewelry pieces can really pull an outfit together, even if you’re at the beach.  A turquoise necklace is a perfect summer accessory, reflecting the elements of the beach. Match it with a meaningful multi-strand bracelet for your own self expression. Just remember to take them off before you jump in!

Until next time,

Spring cleaning is just one of those things we put off for as long as possible but we have to do it some time or another. Here is a list of essential spring cleans. 

Download checklist here

These are a couple bonus tips for your spiritual cleansing. Don't compare yourself to others and make judgments because you don’t know their journey. Make peace with what happened last season and look towards a fresh start this spring and summer. Lastly smile you don’t own all the problems in the world.

Share your spring cleaning essentials in the comments! 

Until next time, 

We hold on to things because we don’t know anything better, or don’t believe there could be anything better than what we have. Sometimes we feel that we are deserving of a thing or person we long for. Only time shows us what we are deserving of and what we can have.  Have the courage to let go of something that isn’t providing you with growth or not allowing you to move ahead. Letting go is a practice one has to overcome many times throughout the different stages in life. We let go of our anger, people and fantasies.

The hardest thing about letting go of people, whether it’s a husband, boyfriend or close friend, is that they are the person YOU allowed in. They were the ones that you chose to share your secrets and deepest thoughts with. You grow from learning what is meant for you and what is not. You gain perspective on what you truly want and who you are as a person. 

Patience is a virtue – it will take time to let go and it will take even more time to find what it is that makes you the best you. I believe that we influence the situations around us. If we believe that there is good waiting for us around the bend in the road, there will be. 

Until my next blog post,

Life is all about transformations. Flowers bloom, caterpillars turn into butterflies; it is natural to transform in some way throughout your life. The difference between change and transformation is that change can revert back, while a true transformation does not. And it usually is for the better.

There is nothing wrong with reinventing yourself. You can change your style, try new hobbies, or just vow to be more outgoing. One of the best opportunities is after a major change, like moving to a new country. However a transformation shouldn’t be undertaken to please someone else. Never attempt to mould yourself to another person’s vision of who you should be. Thrive and be exactly who you want to be, for you.

One of the most important and natural transformations is ageing. At each stage in your life you are true to who you are at that point in time, while continuing to learn more about yourself.  Be comfortable with who you are, and the beautiful person you continue to blossom into.

Until my next blog post,