Links I Love: June 2020

We are halfway through 2020 and soooooo much has happened — some good, some not so good. Between Covid-19 and all the recent protests, I wanted to bring together some of the best links I’ve enjoyed this past month.

These twelve links I love include a variety of topics, from where to purchase cute face masks to the science behind yoga and your brain. I’ve also linked a delicious recipe for raspberry lemon brioche cinnamon rolls. {You’re gonna love me for linking that recipe!}

Enjoy these links!

27 Cute Face Masks {WhoWhatWear}

Face masks. #ButMakeItFashion

These face masks are not only stylish, but they are functional. And you can purchase one at a time, or you can purchase a multi-pack {of 2, 3, 5, or more}.

Socializing during Covid-19 {The/Thirty}

This Covid-19 quarantine has gotten a lot of people afraid to socialize in large groups. This link gives some great tips on how to socialize safely.

The Science Behind Yoga and Your Brain {Camille Styles}

I have always found yoga to be relaxing. This link gives some enlightening insights to the connection between yoga and your brain.

I enjoy practicing yoga because it warms my muscles and really allows me to stretch out any knots and tension that my body is holding in.

8 Outfits Women Over 40 Will and Won’t Wear {WhoWhatWear}

As a woman over 40, I found this link to be useful. I will always strive to be a stylish woman over 40, and I look to other women for style tips. Hopefully, this link will be useful and informative to other stylish women over 40.

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Your Fashion Questions Answered {Damsel in Dior}

To me, Jacey is one of my favorite style/lifestyle bloggers and influencers. In this link, she answers quite a few fashion questions, including how often she cleans out her closet, her favorite fashion finds, how to elevate basics for work, and best workout clothes for postpartum mothers.

How to Frenchify Your Summer {Wit & Whimsy}

Meghan collaborated with Rebecca of Every Day Parisian on this extensive list of ideas on how to Frenchify your summer. {At first glance, I thought they were talking about “french fries”! LOL!!}

Tracee Ellis Ross Talks Beauty {Women’s Health}

I loved watching TER on Girlfriends, probably because I could relate to her more than I could the other characters. I found her smile infectious (in a good way, not in a Covid-19 way.}

“I have a lot of mantras, like may I know that all is well, or may I know that like a flower, I am worthy of love without effort. Most of my mantras, honestly, come out of my biggest fears. I like to name what that is so I have clarity. Right now, my mantra is May I be easy, gentle, and joyful.”

Tracee Ellis Ross

Amplifying Black and Brown Women in Fashion {WhoWhatWear}

This month, WhoWhatWear Spotlight featured Nana Agyemang, the social editor of New York magazine’s The Cut, and CEO and founder of a fashion and media platform that is working from the ground up to amplify Black and Brown women within the industries.

“From highlighting successful women of color in fashion and journalism to hosting programs that train and mentor young women hoping to break into the industries, EveryStylishGirl is creating space in the media world for marginalized voices that have been silenced and left out of positions of power.”

101+ Black Owned Businesses to Support {In The Frow}

This link is dedicated to black owned businesses owners, brands and entrepreneurs who have not only been affected by Covid but by systemic racism too. These business have even been broken down into six categories. Hope you find some businesses to support!

Finish Undone Tasks {Apartment Therapy}

“This weekend: Finish one thing you want to get done.” I’ve been procrastinating finishing several things on my weekend to-do list, but this link was just the kick in the pants that I needed! What unfinished task are you putting off?

Your Next Outdoor DIY {Domino}

I was perusing Pinterest one night and discovered stock tank pools. Having one is now at the top of my “honey-do” list. This link shows you how to DIY this summer’s latest obsession.

Raspberry Lemon Brioche Rolls {Half Baked Harvest}

Can we all just agree that these raspberry lemon brioche cinnamon rolls look delicious? I’m really hoping that someone will make these and bring me one… or is that too much to ask? Guess I’ll just need to make these for breakfast one weekend!

Well, there you have it {although it’s a little late}… the “links I love” for June! Which link was your favorite? Which one did you bookmark?

If you have any thoughts on any of these links, I’d love to hear them. So leave a comment below and let’s talk!

Yours Truly,
Vanessa

P.S. If you missed my last couple of “Links I Love” posts, then you can check them out here and here.