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7 Summer Micro-Trends I'm Already Texting My Friends About

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Summer may be just around the corner but we’re already seeing some of  the season’s coolest trends make their debut on fashion people. I personally can’t wait to inject my closet with some fresh new pieces and from the look of it, the fashion set is feeling the exact same way. Looking to some recent outfits, I noticed some key summer micro-trends already popping up that we can expect to be absolutely everywhere next month. From the matching set that is destined to be one of the key upcoming trends to the  swimsuit silhouette endorsed by one of the coolest It-brands to the forward sandal shape I just added to my closet, these are the 7 micro-trends I’m most excited about for summer. Prepare to spot these all over Instagram. Here, see how the fashion set is already wearing them and shop my picks for each. While there are already plenty of new swimsuit trends on our radar, sporty silhouettes are the latest to grab my attention. You just know the shape is going to be huge since it

I've Never Had a Facial—Here's How It's Changed My Skincare Routine

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Confession: I had never had a facial in my life before this past month. For beauty lovers, that seems like an out-of-this-world statement. Admittedly, I’ve only recently begun experimenting with makeup and creating a skincare regimen because learning how to build a curly hair routine and finding the best new fashion brands kept my schedule preoccupied. But when the chance came to have a staycation at Equinox Hotel in New York City and a spa session with SolaWave, I couldn’t pass it up. While I was initially nervous about getting a facial ( my skin is super sensitive), I was curious about the opportunity to test drive the facial wand I had seen all over my Instagram feed. So, ahead you’ll hear a skincare novice’s initial thoughts about getting a facial, SolaWave’s wand, and of course, how it changed my entire skincare routine. But first, a little bit about the brand. Whether you’re like me and have never had a facial in your life, or you maintain a regular at-home facial routin