With colder weather being the new norm, it's totally appropriate to rock this season's chicest headwear - the beloved beret. Below I have outlined some tongue-in-cheek steps to guide you in mastering the art of the beret. 

Step 1: Get a quality beret. Wool berets are the way to go as they are the traditional fabric. 

Step 2: Decide if you want to wear your hair down or up. Down with messy waves is my fave, but a low messy ponytail is a close second. Never wear your beret with your hair in a high pony or high bun, you'll look like a gnome. 

Step 3: Slip the beret on and adjust it slightly off center. If you wear it totally straight it means you're a nerd. If you're into that then I guess get it girl, but I like the whole "rebel Parisienne" look with it being a bit off. 

Step 4: Strut around like the babe you are. You're welcome. 

Location // Beehive Fort Worth

Photography // @lookswithadri

Outfit // Beehive

Location // Beehive Fort Worth

Photography // @lookswithadri 

Hey babes!! Hope ya'll are out there enjoying what sets your heart racing and keeps you fully engaged in life! For me, this blog is a culmination of many different things that I am in love with. Modeling (lol, I use this term loosely), photography, graphic and web design, personal expression, and aesthetic beauty are all things that keep me awake at night with excitement for future possibilities. I recently had a shoot at Beehive Fort Worth and it was such an amazing experience. The shoot was not only a total blast, it was a wake up call telling me that this is what I want my life to be about: Engaging with different individuals and finding a working harmony towards a similar goal.

What a cool thing it is to understand that each person you meet is an expert in something and that you can learn from them. Each individual has magic in them and you can see it if you take the time. I just watched this amazing Ted Talk (here) on how to have meaningful conversations with individuals. I feel that this talk is so important in giving us tools to break past the barriers we create and helps us find magic in each other. I highly, highly recommend watching it.

I post these thoughts with this outfit because I want to be totally congruent is dressing myself for myself and not the world. I hope by me dressing in my blissfully ridiculous fashion, it inspires you to not give a damn what others think and act and dress in a way that is fulfilling to you. 

Location: Beehive Fort Worth

Shirt: Daisy Natives

Skirt: J. Crew

Skincare:

Facial massage/ jade rolling - I've been all about jade rolling recently. It boosts your skin's circulation to provide better blood flow to your facial tissues giving you plump, healthy skin.

Exfoliation - Keeping your skin's cell turnover going requires it to be exfoliated every now and then. Natural skin turnover can be a bit uneven, so a weekly exfoliating mask is the best way to keep new skin cells generating.

Hydrating Serum - I highly recommend adding a good serum to your beauty routine. Serums hit your skin with nourishing shit right after cleansing so it soaks in before anything else.

Moisturizer - After serum you MUST use a moisturizer. Duh. But not all moisturizers are created equal - use one with hyaluronic acid and added vitamins for an intense, glow-boosting hydration.

Internal Hydration!!! - Drink water with lemon for max skin hydration from the inside out

Makeup:

Hydrating foundation with SPF - Chanel CC Cream is literally my everything. It is hydrating, blurs imperfections, and has SPF 50 in it. My other go-to is Bobbi Brown's Intensive Skin Serum Foundation because it is made with HALF of my fave serum and its SPF 40.

Illuminating bronzer - I really love this cream bronzer from Chanel which happens to be a cult fave of makeup artists, but my daily go-to is the Pixi Beauty Bronzer in Summertime. Its illuminating without being sparkly and glowy without being wet-looking. Perf. And its less than $20.

Glowing cheeks - My fave blush by far has to be Glossier's Cloud Paint in Puff. It is buildable, a little goes a LONG way, and it is made with skin-loving ingredients like collagen that plump your skin with hydration.

I once heard that the best thing to do in Paris is nothing. Upon hearing this I thought, "That is absolutely absurd, Paris is a city full of treasures waiting to be explored you can't possibly do nothing!" After having experienced the magic of the city several times, I can honestly say that you truly CAN do literally nothing and have a splendid time in Paris. And that is the beauty of Paris, you don't even have to try to have a great time, it will just happen naturally! With the pressure to have a great time out of the way, I'm sharing a few of my favorite things to do in my favorite city, aside from doing nothing of course! 

Have a glass (or three) of champagne on top of the Eiffel Tower

Having a glass of champagne on top of the Eiffel Tower has been on my bucket list for years, and believe me, it did not disappoint! Seeing the city from the summit of the Eiffel Tower was breath taking and exhilarating. The bubbles get to your head a bit more quickly at the summit, so thats extra fun (lol). I skipped the long line and went straight to the top through Fat Tire Tours. Here is the link for the VIP Eiffel Tower access. 

Have afternoon tea at a Salon de Thé

Tea shoppes are a very "old Paris" thing. They are a bit regal and I find them terribly charming. I highly recommend Nina's (pictured above) as well as the legendary Laudrée. You can spend a few hours here just sampling teas or having a bit of lunch (mainly at Laudrée for the best selection of delicious food - I highly recommend it). 

Put a lock on Pont d'Amour

Love locks are just for lovers, you know. On my first trip to Paris I put a lock on Pont Amour just for me. It was a special way of saying I commit to care for and love myself. Of course if you have a special person in your life you can write both your names on the lock! The tradition is to toss the key into the Seine after you lock your lock to the bridge to symbolize your commitment to the person you share the lock with. The bridge is really called Pont des Arts and is located near the Pont Neuf metro station.

Tour a fabulous museum (or Five)

Paris is clearly a city known for its history of fine art. From the classical Baroque art to the bold Impressionist movement, Paris has always been a haven for creatives. The city boasts more than 130 museums with fabulous works from all over the world with the Lourve being the most popular cite. My advice for the Louve is this: make a small list and see a few key pieces of art then get the hell out of there. There are many more precious places to see and the Lourve will eat an entire week of time if you let it. See Venus de Milo or the Winged Victory of Samothrace (which made me cry) and then jet. Hit up the Musée d'Orsay to see the impressionist masters Degas and Manet. Stroll along the Jardin des Tuileries and pop into the Musée de l'Orangerie and see 360 degrees of Monet's stunning water lilies (pictured above). My final favorite is Musée de la Vie Romantique, a quaint little studio with a cafe and green house perfect for a quiet afternoon. 

Picnic Under the Eiffel Tower

Picnicking on the lawns all around the city is a Parisienne favorite! With a bottle of rosé and a few delicious treats, you can spend hours just watching the world go by. Fat Tire Tours will even  organize a chef-prepared fresh meal ready to be enjoyed right next to the Eiffel Tower on Avenue de la Bourbonnais. This was one of my absolute favorite experiences in Paris and truly a must-do. You can schedule your Parisienne picnic here. 

See the City's Historic Sites By Bike 

I normally don't recommend anything too athletic, but a Paris bike tour is so damn fun. You get to see the touristy parts of the city in a unique and active way, zooming through the avenues on a precious red bike. You can learn a ton about the city's history from seeing its architectural monuments, and doing so by bike is a blast. I went through Fat Tire Tours and scheduled by tour here. 

Sit at a sidewalk cafe and people watch

Last on the list, but perhaps my favorite thing to do, is to find a sidewalk cafe and people watch. Order a glass of rosé and maybe a few nibbles and stay for as long as you like. The people of Paris do this as their sport of choice and it is truly fabulous. Like I said before, the most brilliant thing about Paris is that you can do absolutely nothing and have a marvelous time. 

First things first: SALE ALERT! These Sam Edelman sandal-heels are on sale right now! Run, don't walk, to grab these must-have statement heels! 

I adore a casual-cute look, especially when it involves pops of pink. I think literally every outfit I pick out has had and will have a pop of pink. One of my coworkers when I worked at Lilly Pulitzer always kidded me about owning exclusively pink clothing, its too true. I mean hey, if you have a signature color, why not rock it? This styled outfit is super easy to throw on for any type of occasion - date night, shopping outing, or lunch plans with a friend. The heels + bag combo are the real focal points of the outfit, the bright pink hue of the pair really brings an element of flair to the look. I paired the statement pieces with a pair of subtle boyfriend jeans. I wear my distressed boyfriend jeans with literally everything - they are the perfect blank canvas for you to build your outfit upon. I added a white polka dot top to have a girly vibe that didn't take too much attention away from the statement pink accessories. 

I've linked most of the items in this look below except the bag is the Shop Bando BFF crossbody circle bag in rosé, the top is the Zara Polka Dot Top, and I made my earrings!

Y'ALL... I feel as if I've been all over the world this summer. I was in Paris all of June then California, North Carolina x2 and all over Texas for July - I haven't been home for more than four days in a row. I have NEVER traveled so much in my life and I weirdly kind of love it. Living out of a carry-on has forced me to parse down all my crap into the true essentials. Don't get me wrong, I adore all of my crap, but I can't tell you how freeing it is to know that you don't need as much stuff as you think you do. 

For my makeup and skincare travel essentials, I only have two requirements. First, they have to be less than 3.5 oz so I can take them in my carry on and avoid the nightmare of getting my checked bag lost (happened in NY three years ago and I am still not over it). Second, they have to be good quality because duh. I found almost all of my beauty travel essentials at Sephora in the "dangerous zone of tiny products" right before the check out counter. This zone gets me EVERY TIME because all of the minis are too damn cute to pass by. I know you know what I'm talking about. You can find some fab little travel-sized goodies there, or even just minis to try before you splurge on the full-sized version. 

I've linked my fave travel essentials in the "shop the post" section at the bottom where you can buy them online as well as explained where I got each one in store! 

MAKEUP

• Chanel CC Cream - (Nordstrom) My go-to foundation happens to be carry-on size! This tinted beauty balm is awesome because it has nice coverage without being too cakey. It is moisturizing and great for sensitive skin.

• Bobbi Brown Mini Medium Bronzer - (Found at Sephora's "dangerous zone of tiny products") This bronzer is teeny, yet super potent - perfect for a quick & easy glow on the go.

• Bobbi Brown Smoky Eye Mini Mascara - (Sephora's danger zone) A mini version of one of my fave mascaras.

• Glossier Cloud Paint in Puff - (glossier.com) This blush is perfect because all you need is your fingertips for perfect application.

• Sonia Kashuk Brush - (Target) I love these brushes. I think they are not only better but also half the price of the Sephora brushes.

SKINCARE

• Foreo Play - (Sephora's danger zone) This is my favorite little facial cleansing brush!! It vibrates for a deep clean and helps speed up cell turnover for a youthful glow.

• Mario Badescu Cucumber, Aloe and Green Tea Facial Spray in 2oz size - (Ulta's "dangerous zone of tiny products") This spray is the perfect pick-me-up for dry, dull post-flight skin. It is full of soothing ingredients and smells like heaven.

• Glossier Super Bounce Serum - (glossier.com) The best hyaluronic acid serum I've ever come across. Remember when I raved about it a few weeks ago in the Glossier post? Still obsessed.

• Fresh Soy Face Cleanser - (Sephora's danger zone) Clean and soft skin are always a must and this little cleanser gives you just that. It is loaded with amino acids and is super gentle on even sensitive skin.

HAIR CARE

• Living Proof Travel Trio - (Sephora's danger zone! Told you I went a little cray there.) A haircare fave in a mini version!

Sometimes a pair of soft cotton jeans and a pair of lady-like pumps belong together. They simply long to be with one another, like me and the McDonald's breakfast menu. Some may think its wrong, but it feels oh so right... the outfit pairing, I mean. Like Ross and Rachel, these closet classics compliment each other through juxtaposition and somehow it just works. A tee and a few accessories are the final touches on a simple look that still has plenty of pizzaz. I hardcore dig this look, if you can't tell. 

P.S. - I designed my tee to have a super light blush graphic on it that reads "bring me champagne," but the colors were so light in the photos that its barely visible. So squint - its cute, trust me. 

Would you rock a pair of jeans and pumps?? Is it as fab as I think or a bit of a miss? I want to hear your thoughts in the comments below!

Photography by Meggie Taylor