Weekender #143

🏠 Shopping: Furniture deals before Amazon Prime Day even begins.

💰 Budgeting: Is saving $350 a week a good goal?

🗣️ Communication: Learn to email like a boss with these tips.

🧩 Health: Understand what it means to be neurodivergent.

🎵 Playlist: 75 songs that belong on your bang mix.

Turning your iPhone snapshots into stunning photos is easier than you think!

It’s not just about tapping the shutter button. With a bit of organization, smart storage solutions, cool apps, and some pro tips, you can totally level up your mobile photography game.

Here’s how to make your iPhone photos pop:

Organization & Storage:

Keeping your iPhone photos organized not only tidies up your memories but also makes them super easy to find.

Start by putting all your photos in one spot, then delete the extras like old screenshots and duplicates.

Use the Photos app to create albums based on events, locations, or dates. This will make searching for specific photos a breeze.

For a step-by-step guide on decluttering your digital photo collection, check out these resources from Artifact Uprising, YouTube, and Wirecutter.

To avoid running out of space and ensure your photos are safely backed up, use cloud storage options like iCloud or Google Photos.

Apps for Enhanced Photography:

Take your photo editing and album creation to the next level with these:

• Mixbook Photo: Makes photo organization easy and lets you design and order personalized photo books and calendars.
• Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Mobile: Known for its powerful editing tools and cloud syncing, perfect for all skill levels.
• VSCO: Offers beautiful filters and advanced photo tools to refine your shots.
• Snapseed: Packed with editing features, from simple tweaks to complex adjustments like selective color and brush enhancements.
• Capcut: Great for quick video edits, with a user-friendly interface and powerful tools

Photo Taking Tips:

Get to know your iPhone’s camera settings, like HDR and Portrait Mode.

Use advanced settings like burst mode for action shots and night mode for low-light conditions to really make your photos shine.

For more tips on making the most of these features, visit Later.com for practical advice on snapping Instagram-worthy photos.

Follow these Instagram accounts for daily photography inspiration and tips:

• • iPhone Photography School
  • Camera Tricks
  • How To Pose For Photos

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Navigating wedding guest attire can be tricky, especially in the summer when comfort meets chic; so we did a round-up of dress codes and picked out a dress for each.

Whether you’re attending a formal black-tie event or a casual beach wedding, we’ve got you covered.

1. Black Tie: Elegance is a must for black tie events. Choose a floor-length gown in light fabrics like chiffon or silk to stay cool. Colors like navy, burgundy, or classic black are perfect. Try the Navy Halter Bowknot Back Maxi Dress ($58) from RIHOAS for a standout look.

2. Formal or Black Tie Optional: A cocktail dress works well here. Think a vibrant floral midi or a monochrome sheath dress. Accessorize with strappy sandals and a matching handbag. Check out this stunner — the Shawna Dress from Alice + Olivia ($357 down from $595).

3. Beach Formal: For a beach formal wedding, opt for light and airy fabrics. Choose breezy maxi dresses or elegant sundresses in soft hues. The Blythe Dress ($164) by ASTR the Label hits the mark.

4. Semi-Formal or Dressy Casual: This dress code offers more flexibility. A knee-length dress or elegant jumpsuit in summer colors like teal or coral works great. Pair with wedges or closed-toe pumps and playful accessories. The Grace Karin Sleeveless Pencil Dress ($45.99) from Amazon is a simple yet elegant choice.

5. Casual: For casual weddings, go for a flirty sundress in lightweight fabrics and fun prints. Pair with espadrilles, block heels, or dressy sandals. The Farm Rio Halter Maxi Dress ($175) from Anthropologie captures the essence of summer with its light fabric and vibrant pattern.

Get ready to transform your body with 80 Day Obsession, a comprehensive fitness program designed by Autumn Calabrese.

Thania swears by this program to target your core, glutes, and overall body strength through a series of intense, effective workouts over the course of 80 days.

Each workout is unique, preventing plateaus and keeping you motivated. The program includes strength training, cardio, and recovery days to ensure balanced fitness progress.

Along with the workouts, 80 Day Obsession provides a detailed meal plan to support your fitness goals, emphasizing timed-nutrition to maximize your results.

For fans of: Beachbody’s other programs like 21 Day Fix, Insanity, and P90X.

Do it with: Friends or workout partners who enjoy challenging and structured fitness routines, or anyone looking for a serious commitment to transform their physique.

Pair it with: Your favorite protein rich snacks like Carrot Oat Muffins and Built Bars.

Let’s face it, giving the right swag to your employees isn’t easy.

Whether you’re facing tight budgets, struggling to find the right gifts to satisfy everyone, or having trouble with distribution…

There’s usually a serious mismatch between what your employees really want and what they actually end up getting.
So how do you make sure your swag has, well…swag?

Create stunning swag with Stadium.

Finally, you can select and distribute your swag in an innovative way that actually gets employees excited to receive their gifts.

With bulk, on-demand and custom kit capabilities, Stadium’s one-stop shop lets your employees choose what they want AND how they want to get it.

Guaranteeing engagement and higher morale.

You can even create your own branded swag shop!

Get your swag designed effortlessly. Check out Stadium Swag today.

My person, Dani, came into my life about a year ago. She likes to take me everywhere with her. I go to work with her every day and am the official office dog.

This picture is me helping her out by sitting on her work planner so she knows it’s time to go home.

I have gone to many restaurants patios, the hair salon, been in a movie theater, and just recently went to a baby shower where I got a little nibble from the charcuterie tray.

I’m going to need her to step up her game in how she preps my food after seeing that!

💌 We’re huge pet lovers at The Assist and want to feature a pet each week — fill out this form for your fur baby to be featured!

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