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We did it! We successfully made it through this INSANE Mercury Retrograde period (this one for sure had hands omfg). Now we can bask in the new, bold and enthusiastic energy of Leo and relax. The upcoming full moon in Aquarius this week also allows us to break past restrictive patterns, embrace our authentic selves and unlock sudden realizations. Let's promise to give the second half of this year all we've got...because it's about to get SO much better!

This week's edit features my weekly beauty recommendations, current summer 2026 London fashion trends, active vs. passive income, a podcast recommendation + much more! Enjoy 😘

Where You Are John Summit, HAYLA PREVIEW   ​

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Weekly Beauty Edit 💋💄

Top Summer Fashion Trends: London Edition☀️👗👡

There’s something about the fashion in London that feels effortlessly cool without ever looking like the women tried too hard. Back in college when I first started blogging, I became instantly obsessed with London fashion. It has completely influenced my personal style and allowed me to challenge myself when dressing for any season.

For Summer 2026, London has done it again in being at the forefront of the ultimate "cool girl" fashion trends. Think flowy dresses catching the breeze on a stroll through Notting Hill, billowy linen trousers paired with tiny tanks, oversized button-downs thrown over matching sets, and elevated, mesh flats that somehow make the whole look feel impossibly chic. The standout color palette is super fun as well this season: bright tomato red, butter yellow, pistachio green, cobalt blue and soft pink all make an appearance, often mixed together with the kind of confidence only London seems to pull off. It's romantic, a little eclectic and perfectly imperfect. I've traveled there twice so far and can't wait until the next time!

Why So Many Women Don't Know Their Personal Style Anymore ✨👠

Somewhere between Pinterest mood boards, TikTok "viral trends," Amazon hauls and the pressure of society to dress like every current trend, a lot of women quietly misplaced something very important: their own point of view. We've become incredible collectors of aesthetics: clean girl this, coastal grandmother that, even mob wife vibes...but the plot of being curators of ourselves (and our own personal style) has been lost.

The truth? Personal style was never supposed to be about keeping up with the internet's mood swings. It's about collecting little pieces of who you are over time and allowing that to solidify into who you are present day. Style should be fun, deeply personal and make you feel free to explore your tastes and interests and at the end of the day...it is about 90% subjective anyway. Wear what YOU like and dress how YOU want. The leather jacket you can't stop reaching for. The lipstick that somehow makes every bad day better. The dress that gets compliments just because you're wearing it and makes you feel beautiful, not because it's currently trending. Style isn't a costume; it's a conversation with yourself, and somewhere along the way, too many women started letting everyone else do the talking for them.

So here's a friendly reminder: stop asking, "Would people wear this?" and start asking, "Would I miss this if it disappeared from my closet tomorrow?" That's where your style truly lives...in the pieces that make you feel like the main character of your own life. You don't need another trend to make your entire identity (even though of course they are fun to try out); you simply need the confidence to repeat your favorite outfits and trust that the most interesting women have never dressed to blend in.

Chic Girl Errands Run ✨🛒

One of the best things about being a woman is being able to be whimsy and dilly dally while completing errands on the weekend/a day off. Some people might see it as a chore...but I prefer to romanticize them. Suddenly I'm ten minutes early for absolutely nothing, wandering the flower aisle, trying on sunglasses I don't need and convincing myself that an iced coffee (shoutout Dutch Bros...my latest obsession) is practically on my to-do list.

Below are the little essentials that make even the ordinary errand run that much better:

Why Rest is the Ultimate Glow-Up 💤✨

Somewhere between the grind of the 9-5 career, 12-step skincare routine, the socializing with friends/family and the must watch TV shows, we've forgotten the most elite beauty treatment of them all: sleep. Consider it the original luxury; the one thing no serum or collagen mask can replicate. While you're deep in REM, your body is in full CEO mode, producing collagen, repairing skin cells, balancing hormones and lowering cortisol (the stress hormone responsible for everything from breakouts to puffiness). Women, in particular, need this nightly reset.

Research suggests women generally require slightly more sleep than men because our brains tend to multitask more throughout the day (like duh), while hormonal fluctuations during menstruation, pregnancy and menopause make quality rest even more essential. Yet nearly 1 in 3 women aren't getting the recommended 7–9 hours of sleep each night and it unfortunately shows...in energy, mood, metabolism, etc.

One thing about me is...as I've gotten older I have become a lie down QUEEN. Whether I'm overwhelmed about something or just feeling restless as my mind goes a mile a minute...the art of simply focusing on breath work and lying down is top tier. Studies have found that after just one night of poor sleep, skin appears less radiant, fine lines become more noticeable and the body's ability to repair itself drops significantly. Chronic sleep deprivation has also been linked to higher cortisol levels, increased inflammation, weight gain, anxiety, and a greater risk of heart disease, which remains the leading cause of death for women. In other words, your beauty sleep isn't just a cute saying; it's your body's nightly glow-up strategy and a crucial necessity.

So before stretching yourself thin and agreeing to a million and one plans, ask yourself one question: "Did I actually get eight hours of sleep?" Because the best wellness flex isn't waking up at 5 a.m. and cramming in a full workout before the day starts; it's actually waking up fully rested and being able to enjoy a full day of life.

Finance Chic Series ✨💵

We're shifting over to a new main topic of my multiple part finance series. Over the next several weeks we'll be discussing and further breaking down "Income & Side Hustles". This week’s topic will focus on Active vs. Passive Income.

TOPIC #1 - INCOME & SIDE HUSTLES: "ACTIVE VS. PASSIVE INCOME" 📈📉✨

Money is kind of like building the perfect wardrobe...some pieces require constant styling, while others just keep serving look after look with almost no effort. That's the difference between active and passive income. Active income is money you earn by trading your time for it. Think your 9-to-5, freelancing, babysitting, waitressing or picking up brand campaigns. If you don't clock in, the money doesn't clock in either. It's your classic "work now, get paid now" relationship...and there's absolutely nothing wrong with that because it's where almost everyone's financial journey begins.

Passive income, on the other hand, is giving capsule wardrobe energy. You put in the work upfront, but it keeps paying off long after. Imagine creating a digital planner, earning commissions through affiliate links, investing in dividend stocks or renting out a camera you already own. It's like finally investing in that timeless designer bag...you spend more in the beginning but it elevates every outfit for years instead of buying a trendy bag every season. One builds immediate cash flow; the other builds long-term freedom.

The coolest financial glow-up isn't choosing one over the other...it's learning how to make your active income fund your passive income. Your paycheck can become the investment that eventually works while you're sleeping, traveling or grabbing coffee with your girls. Because the ultimate luxury isn't just having money to spend...it's creating money that keeps showing up even when you're off the clock. Now that's the kind of effortless that's always in style.✨💸👛

Current Podcast Listen 📣✨

One thing about me is I am ALWAYS going to have a good podcast recommendation. I really started listening to them more during the pandemic but now I am completely obsessed and make it part of my daily routine. I love hearing people's different perspectives on topics that I'm currently either experiencing or aspiring to do.

"I Missed Me" x Mafe Anzures is the perfect go to for inner confidence and believing in yourself. Her latest episode "You Are The Niche" has honestly been one of my fave sayings for awhile now. If you can envision you doing something then it is already true/achievable. Most of her episodes are under the 30 minute mark so it’s perfect to put on during a morning reset or evening walk.

Quote of the Week

"A chic week starts with a chic mindset: less overthinking, more trusting yourself. The rest will follow." 💕💫

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