Parvati Magazine May 2014 - Feeling Alive | Page 25

FASHION
All joking aside, I just know
that as the warm weather starts to make its long
awaited
appearance,
we all start feeling more
alive. And what other
way to express that than
with fashion! Here are the
top trends for Spring 2014.
Pastels are huge this
spring! You’ll see these
soft lovely hues in pink,
purple, green, coral and
blue. Having said that,
bright colours will also be
popular.
Wide leg pants are making a comeback! Goodbye skinny jeans; now we
can sit more comfortably
in lotus position.
Bomber jackets are the
jacket style of choice this
summer.
Remember those oversized blazers with the
sleeves rolled up from the
80’s? They’re back, but
more fitted.
Tea length skirts means
that the skirt length is just
slightly below the knee. I

personally like this length.
I find that it’s tasteful!

that with having a clean
home?

This list sounds good to
me! With the bright and
pastel colours that you’ll
see in the stores, we are
sure to forget what a
nasty winter we had! I just
know that spring 2014 will
be a special time. I truly
believe that we will all feel
extra alive.

Sleep your way to the top,
and by that I mean, get
more s leep! Even just an
extra half an hour makes
a huge difference. And
be sure that your phone
is somewhere other than
the bedroom. Sleeping
time is sacred!

Along with this exciting
feeling, don’t forget to
stay grounded. Here are
a few things you can do
this spring to help you do
just that.
Walk in nature. Take time
every day, if possible to be
outside close to nature.
Nature has tremendous
healing capabilities. And,
the vitamin D that you’ll
receive from the sun will
make you feel energized!
Spring Cleaning. Yup, it’s
time. Spring-cleaning is
one of those things that
feel absolutely fantastic
once it’s finished. You’re
already feeling more lively with the warmer weather, so why not match

Eat more greens. The
evidence is overwhelming. Eating a more whole
foods, plant based diet
makes you feel better
and makes your body
work better. Your body
knows what to do with all
of the greens, seeds, spices, fruits and veggies that
you feed it. Your body will
thank you.
These are just suggestions from me, but I assure
you that they will help to
make you feel alive! Happy Spring!

Renia Pruchnicki lives in Toronto, Canada and is a vegan fashion designer.
In 2001 she started a company called Truth, which is a line of vegan belts
made in Canada. She has a passion for sustainability, healthy living and
fashion. She loves to express her creativity wherever she can.
For more information on Renia, please visit www.truthbelts.com.