on September 16, 2016
For my southern hemisphere babes, this is the time of year when we emerge from our caves, bleary-eyed, confused and hairy. Fortunately, I'm here to help. Spring is here and it's the season to shake it off. Not just clothing, but habits and people. I've got the garbage bags, you bring the matches (metaphorically speaking, babe). Because you always light my fire.
So, let's get started.
Delete the selfies.
And any other moments you'd rather forget. Clear out your social media feeds, including the ones where that orange tan or questionable accessory seemed like a good idea at the time. Save them for your next milestone birthday slideshow, then hit delete.
Go to war on your wardrobe.
I'm not going to get between you and that fifth pair of boots. But I will say this: if you remove some things you haven't worn in a year, that means you can replace them with something new. Donate your pre-loved clothes to someone who really needs them. It's a win-win, babe.
Get a little handy.
Sew on that button, glue that heel. Restore your treasures to their former glory. Or take them to a shoe repairer or an alterations shop. It will be cheaper than replacing them. That means more cash for other things. Like me.
Create some space in your space.
Are you a hoarder? Didn't think so. So let's declutter. Get a tray or a filing system for all those papers, clear off the tops of shelves and save that space for beautiful things like a candle or a new book, and pack last season's clothes into boxes for storage.
Clean up your eating.
Step one: open your cupboard and your fridge.
Step two: throw out processed foods.
Step three: switch up your produce.
Spring is when winter's carb-loaded food takes a backseat. As the weather changes, so do the supermarket aisles. Get around green beans, broccoli, bananas and new season berries.
Clean up your skincare.
Flip open that makeup bag, and your bin.
My makeup babes say you need to ditch anything that's six months old. Mascara is the only exception. That needs to go after three months because it can be a breeding ground for bacteria (pink is good, pink eye not so good). Shadows and powders can last a few years but watch out for any changes in colour or formulation. Otherwise they need to go, too.
As the weather changes, so does your skin. Switch to a lighter cleanser like my Enzyme Face Cleanser. It dissolves impurities without stripping the skin of its natural moisture, which is exactly what your sweet cheeks need when the weather warms up.
Clean out the difficult people.
That person who never returns your calls? Delete.
That friend who only calls when she wants something? Remove from favourites.
That family member who won't stop calling? Get voicemail.
Spring is for new beginnings, and that means letting go of the relationships that drain you. The first step to detoxing your social life? Some quality time with me. Reach for my Original Coffee Scrub to slough away the winter blues, followed by my Barrier Body Creme to lock in moisture and leave you glowing, just like the babe you are.
I'm the spring fling that'll make you blossom, babe.
x frank
