KEEP CALM AND CHIFFON
KEEP CALM AND CHIFFON
Fashion, Beauty and Lifestyle by Austen Tosone
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5 Beauty Swaps To Make In Your Makeup Bag This Summer
What Even Is My Job, Exactly? The Rise of Slashies and Multi-Hyphenates
24 Summer Dresses Under $50 To Shop Right Now
An Apartment Update: Creating a Cozy Bedroom
 
 

Welcome to to Keep Calm and Chiffon, a fashion, beauty and lifestyle blog by Austen Tosone

see the world through the eyes of a former magazine editor

 
 

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24 Summer Dresses Under $50 To Shop Right Now
The Spring Fashion Staples I Can't Live Without
6 Spring 2019 Fashion Trends To Shop Right Now
 

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5 Beauty Swaps To Make In Your Makeup Bag This Summer
Moisturizer Face Off: How Three Products Compare
Everything You Need To Know About Glossier's Milky Oil
 

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NYC Neighborhood Guide: Long Island City
The 21 Most Instagrammable Spots in New York City
Best Tips For Traveling To Punta Cana
 

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Bloody Mary’s count as vegetables right?? 😂🍅 Everyone deserves a brunch this good 🙌🏻🍳 PS this dress is $40 from Zara and it’s legit the perfect summer frock 🎀 shop it here: https://go.zara/2wRu4ov
Here’s hoping there’s a rooftop and a glass of rosé at the end of your work week 🥰🏙🌹 📸 @lifestylesbylauren
Don’t compare your chapter 1 to someone else’s chapter 20 💕 - Been thinking about this a lot lately just because it’s so easy to get stressed about things we woulda/shoulda/coulda done, ya know? I started my blog almost 7 years ago but only started to take it seriously about 4 years ago. I spent my teenage years wanting to be an actor and spent my first year of college as a theater major and only when I was 18 did I realize I might want to be an editor. There are so many amazing content creators and editors that I look up to and sometimes wonder, “Why haven’t I worked with that brand yet?” “Why didn’t start an email list or YouTube channel sooner?” “Why didn’t I think of that first?” - But guess what? If things had gone differently for me, I wouldn’t be here.📍And right now being “here” makes me so damn happy. Enjoy the journey. Don’t stress about someone who is ahead of you on the path, but look to them for inspiration for what to do when you get there. You’ll get there when you’re meant to. You’ve GOT THIS. 🥰 let’s finish this week strong! 📸 @retroflame
GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎉Glossier dropped their new product Brow Flick today (you can watch my review now on my YouTube channel) and in the spirit of being obsessed with Glossier, I’m going to give away one of my favorite products of theirs, Solution, to one lucky winner. Entering is super easy: Follow me @austentosone on Instagram 🌷 Like this picture 👍🏻 Tag three beauty-obsessed friends in the comments 💅🏻 BONUS ENTRY: Share this photo on your Instagram stories *Giveaway ends on 6/16/19 at 11pm EST. You must live in the U.S. to win! Winner will be DM’ed. This contest is in no way sponsored, administered or associated with Instagram or any of the brands pictured. By entering entrants confirm they are at least 18 years of age, release Instagram of responsibility and agree to Instagram’s terms of use.*
Sometimes all you need is a little shift in perspective ✨ - When I first got laid off, the word “unemployed” quickly began to come up in conversations and as much fun as it was to joke about funemployment, I started labeling myself as a freelancer and that tiny shift in mindset and language made a world of difference for me. - Even as recently as yesterday I was struggling to feel productive so I focused on the type of work that my brain was feeling up for. Sometimes I like to kick off my week with filming videos but I knew yesterday that it wasn’t going to be the best day for me to appear on camera, so instead I chose to focus on writing/editing tasks. 📝 - What’s one thing you can shift today to better position yourself to achieve your goals? 📸 @jalch11
I know this might sound strange, but I actually love Monday’s. Shocking, I know.😳 I love being given the chance to take control of a new week and make a plan for how you’re going to accomplish goals whether it’s a small task or a piece of a long-term plan. - Just because I love Monday’s doesn’t mean every Monday is easy. Today for example I’m feeling a bit disorganized but once I make a plan for myself I can pretty much guarantee I’ll feel instantly better. 😇 So I’m using a productivity hack this week called batching to make the most of my days and get work done across all of my different platforms and projects. Here’s a look at my week: 💜 Monday: writing and editing ❤️ Tuesday: filming for YouTube and IGTV 🧡 Wednesday: research and planning for a new digital product 💛 Thursday: emails, admin, invoices, ads 💚 Friday: meetings + anything else! Have you tried batching? What are your favorite productivity hacks? I’d love to hear from you in the comments or in my DM’s. 📸 @curvily
Sometimes all you need is a great dress, an iced coffee, and a little bit of sunshine to make your day great 🌤💕 📸 @nora_dounia
Where is your favorite brunch spot in NYC? 🌱🍳🍾 Share it in the comments!
White ruffle top season 💖 keep an eye on my YouTube channel later today for a new fashion video! It’s been a minute since I did a haul video but I couldn’t resist a good sale. - Search “Austen Tosone” on YouTube and be sure to subscribe to catch new videos every Monday and Friday 🙌🏻
Borrowed Nora’s seat and her Rösti Norwegian for this pic to show off my fresh cut by @lizcriscione 💇🏼‍♀️💇🏼‍♀️💇🏼‍♀️ 📸 @nora_dounia
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Whether you’re a blogger hoping to work with a brand that you love or a freelance writer hoping to get a story published, this is the guide for you. Inside you’ll find email templates, tips for negotiating a higher rate and more!

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