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I don't know if I've ever mentioned on here what a freak I am about healthy food and nutrition but... I totally am.  Now don't get me wrong, I love me some indulgences here and there but I try to eat as healthy and clean as possible in my day to day routine.  

It's not always convenient, easy, or even affordable to find foods that are pure, organic, and nutritious.  So when RUNA contacted me about trying their iced teas and energy drinks I was really excited to try something new and a little different, and even more excited to find that they are totally natural, delicious AND convenient to add into and switch up my every day diet.  

Not only are RUNA teas completely organic (which has me totally sold), non-GMO, and fair-trade (the list goes on,) but they taste amazing and have this awesome back story about how they're made, which I love because it makes me feel like I'm actually doing something good, not only for my body, but for the earth!  

RUNA teas and energy drinks are made using the Guayusa (GWHY-YOU-SA) leaf, which is found in the Amazonian rain forest.  It provides the teas with a natural form of caffeine, polyphenols (natural antioxidants,) and amino acids.  

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Since they contain a lot of caffeine, I tried drinking the teas and energy drinks instead of coffee in the morning for a few days in a row to see if maybe it could be a healthier alternative for coffee and WELL, let me tell you.  I was awake and energized all day, even more focused and clear headed than when I drink coffee.  Plus, iced tea is so refreshing on a hot summer morning.  RUNA also makes tea bags for hot tea so that's definitely something I'm looking forward to as the colder weather approaches! 

They're a great substitute for coffee or any flavored drinks you may be drinking throughout the day, especially because there are so many different flavors. Definitely something for everyone.  Some of the flavors are slightly sweetened (like the Hibiscus Berry), but most aren't and they are still awesome (I'm obsessed with the Mint Honeysuckle.)  And I don't know about you but I almost always have to put honey in my tea because I'm not the biggest fan of unsweetened tea. Until now!

  

xo

Athena 

3 STAPLE DRESSES I WORE ALL SUMMER

Transitioning into fall is always a little rough for me (well transitioning in general is pretty rough, am I right?).  I hate to let go of summer and the weather and the clothes.  But transitioning doesn't have to be super drastic and I like to do it slowly.
In this post I'm going to be showing you 3 dresses that I wore SO much this summer and dressed up and down in so many ways.  I'm also going to be telling you just how easy it is to transition them into fall, which is something you can do with your own summer dresses, so that you don't have to say goodbye to your beloved summer wardrobe juuust yet.  (because God knows I don't want to ;'(

Dresses are something I love to wear year round (maybe not so much in the winter) because they're convenient and easy to dress up or down from occasion to occasion, from season to season.

All these dresses were staples in my wardrobe this summer.  I wore them SO much and I love having dresses like this for summer.  Whether it was to the beach or out to dinner, they were easy to just throw on and dress up or down.


1. This first dress from Gap Factory is plain, comfy, and just like a long tank top.   It's also totally working for me now that the weather is getting a little cooler, because I can just throw it on with some slip on sneakers and maybe grab a denim jacket, and I can still hold onto the summer a bit.

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2.  This dress is the epitome of the perfect little sun dress for summer.  I loved the fit so much I bought it in 3 different patterns (which you can see in the pics from this summer that I added below) and I wore the crap out of them all summer! To the beach, to dinner, out and about shopping.  So easy, so cute, and so flattering.  I even wore the pink floral one with an olive button down shirt for a "Welcome Back" night at my job! I just tied the the button down shirt at the bottom and it was a whole new look! (Let me know if you guys want to see a pic!)  Sweaters are also a great thing to throw on over a sundress, because it now turns the dress into a two piece outfit, with a skirt and a top! I am definitely going to be wearing these dresses with long, chunky cardigans and booties when the weather gets a little cooler.

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Above and below are the two other patterns that I have the dress in!

3.  This 3rd dress is a flowy, baby-doll style dress from Target!  It was loose and flowy so it was the perfect beach cover up.  Plus, it doesn't matter too much if it wrinkles because there's so much pattern, so I was throwing it around and stuffing it in my bag at the beach without a care.  The colors also give me a little bit of a fall vibe so I can totally see myself pairing it with black tights, booties, and maybe a denim jacket for autumn!

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Any summer dress can be transitioned into fall with a jacket, booties, and maybe even a scarf.   It's that easy!  No need to leave summer in the dust and go crazy looking for new clothes this fall.  Take your time and incorporate your summer wardrobe into the cooler months with the help of accessories and layers!

Hope you enjoyed this post!

xo 

Athena