Allie Arpaci 3/1/23 Allie Arpaci 3/1/23

Why Every Season is Robe Season

I am on the forever mission to spread the good news that #robelife is the best life. And you can live that life in every season if you want to.

Hi Robe Lover,

Güven (my life and biz partner) believes robe season is {almost} over. But I believe..

every season is robe season.

Of course it depends on the fiber content and weight of your robe.

You wouldn’t wear a wool blended (Lüks) robe in July in Arizona, but you could wear a short length, cotton (Kiss the Skin) or mid-length muslin fabric (Natural State) robe during the warmer seasons for sure.

My need to slide something soft and modest on to transition from my bed to my morning rituals doesn’t change based on the outdoor weather.

Which for me is immediately becoming a mom and being told how hungry everyone is and how I am not moving fast enough. #momlife

my need for something absorbent and cozy to transition from morning shower to glam and dressing doesn’t change based on the outdoor weather.

Which for me is braiding and brushing everyones hair, and cleaning everyone’s eyes and noses from sleep. #IYKYK

My need to remove my outdoor clothes from the active part of my day to transition to a calm and grounding evening doesn’t change based on the outdoor weather.

Which for me is after-school meltdowns and debates over dinner and bathing options. #parenthood

Last year, I designed and launched two robe collections with this in mind. I wanted a robe that could transition through all of the seasons of life. One that felt beautiful but {equally important} functional.

So, I’m asking you..

Do you wear your robe year-round?

if you answered no, do you aspire to have a robe to wear in every season?

I am on the forever mission to spread the good news that #robelife is the best life. And you can live that life in every season if you want to.

Photos: Steph Sheldon

Allie Arpaci 12/12/22 Allie Arpaci 12/12/22

3 Tips To A Happier Winter Season

As humans, we clench our muscles and tend to stay indoors and inactive to hide from the elements more than usual during the winter months. Incorporating these 3 tips into my daily routine has had such a beautiful impact on my life, I want to share it with you!

This colder season tends to make us humans expend a lot more energy in the pursuit of staying warm. In the midwest, where I’ve spent a big chunk of my life, it is a time of grey and often wind, ice, sleet, and snow. As humans, we clench our muscles and tend to stay indoors and inactive to hide from the elements more than usual. Incorporating these 3 easy steps into my daily routine has had such a beautiful impact on my life, I want to share it with you!

The secret lies in reconnecting to my body and the earth in a literal way.

1. Move Your Body

Increase blood circulation at least once a day. It can be as little as increasing your speed as you scale the steps to your home or office, or doing 5 push ups while your child is using the toilet and insists you supervise the event. I believe all of it and any of it counts as long as it is intentional.

2. Drink The Wild Air (Ralph Waldo Emerson)

Breathe fresh air every morning even if you don’t typically have to leave the home or if you WFH. Slow down to notice the weather, your body, and your mind. Often my kids beat me there and begin reporting on our outdoor street animals. This is my favorite morning ritual.

3. Dress For The Weather

This should be obvious but I am always surprised by the people that are unable to enjoy parts of their life because they simply won’t wear boots to keep their feet warm, or a scarf to keep their face warm during their DAILY outdoor commutes. In fact, while doing No. 2 and breathing fresh air in the morning, take note of the things you will need to prepare yourself for your outdoor experience. It is easier to have different and varied thoughts when you aren’t rushing and putting your body in survival mode while walking out to your car.

For me, this looks like waking up to Derya’s daily, “dud mornin, mommy,” and Reyla lovingly kicking me telling me “çiş geldi,” (aka potty time). I wrap up in my wool robe, while the kids take turns using the toilet and I move my body (doing a few push ups with Atlas on my back). Then we head to our sun room where I open the window to drink the wild air. We prepare for our outdoor commute to pre-school by dressing appropriately for the weather and head off to the next part of our day (our pre-school feeds the kids breakfast FTW).

With the winter solstice coming next week (whaaat?!), it is important to take care of ourselves. As parents, it is our most important job to be as healthy, happy, and well-rested as possible to be our best selves for our job to raise these beautiful young humans. I’ve said it before, but I have to say it again: I am so proud to show my kids what it is like to love my partner, my career, and my life. I wish all of those things for you too especially now during the grey months ahead.

From my cozy home office to yours,

xx Allie