Styling Outfits For Different Reality TV Shows!

For this weeks blog, I wanted to talk about one of life's simple pleasures: trashy reality television! Amidst the chaos of everyday, consuming media that takes essentially zero brainpower is like a mini vacation for your mind. Also if we want to go philosophical on this one, watching shows that celebrate the most toxic parts of humanity probably makes us feel a little bit better about ourselves... But alas, this week is dedicated to mindless, thoughtless fun! So forget about that presentation you stuttered through at work, that one guy who made your life a living hell, and that petty quibble you got into with your best friend. Sit back, relax, and let's talk about cute clothes and messy plotlines.

First of all, there are 23 different countries that have their own version of Love Island. 

This includes: Albania, Australia, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Poland, Romania, Spain, South Africa, Sweden, United Kingdom, and last but certainly not least, the United States.

Second of all, I have a confession... I have never watched an entire episode of the Love Island franchise. I know, I know, I'm sorry! It's not because I have anything against it, I mean I am a product of my generation after all. I watch clips of it on TikTok when they pop up on my FYP. I know about Rob & Leah & Miguel & the several other million poor women Rob got with throughout that season. And, I'm a HUGE Ariana Madix fan! Shoutout to Vanderpump Rules and F Tom Sandoval till it's backwards.

I think I just missed my stop on the Love Island train and now I have no idea where to even begin! However, after a decent amount of research and study of the show there is one thing I especially respect about it: the men and women's outfits leave very little to the imagination! And as someone who appreciates showing off their curves, I can totally get down with that.

I think this lace, corseted, bodycon white mini dress would be a knockout standing around the firepit during an elimination, recoupling, or important announcement. (Those are real things that happen on the show right?).

I.LOVE.THE BACHELOR.

Seriously, that show needs to be studied by scientists everywhere to figure out what makes it so addicting. Is it the catty arguments over a mediocre man that certainly set feminism back by about a decade? Is it the hot male-lead that you either love or hate? Or is it perhaps something sweeter like the ceremonial gathering you have with your best friends every Bachelor Monday around the TV?

I'm not totally sure, but what I do know is that I would kill on that show. Whether I'd end up with the dude is up in the air! But I'd make all the friends, drink all of the wine, secure all of the brand deals, and enjoy every single free trip I'd get to take. 

But in order to last (besides finding love or whatever) you've gotta stick out at cocktail hours, rose ceremonies, and convince everyone you're there for the right reasons! I figured this black, body-hugging mini dress is sure to pack a punch. And, the roses happen to be the same color as my hair so that has to count for something right?

And ultimately, because I was a fan favorite, I'd end up on a little show called Bachelor in Paradise. The Bachelor and Bachelorettes provocative cousin! Funny enough, some of my favorite Bachelor Nation couples have come off of this spinoff so it's not totally carnal.

Now most of the contestants enter the island in nothing but a puka shell necklace, BUT I'd attack it from a different angle. Nothing is more eye-catching than a woman in a sundress, it's just a fact which is why I'd walk onto that Mexican beach in this flowy floral number. It's classy, elegant, and light as air. Plus, a little cleavage never hurt right?

When the first season of Love Is Blind came out, I binged watched the entire thing in one night. Seriously, my family found me curled up in a blanket with food wrappers scattered around me like a little hermit. Now, the eighth season just came out on Netflix, however, I still think it's a little more niche so allow me to explain the premise.

Hosted by Nick and Vanessa Lachey, a group of single men and women test the ultimate experiment: Is love truly blind? Is it all about personality and what's on the inside, or do looks and physical connection have more of an impact than people would care to admit? 

These anxiously excited singles attempt to find a match, fall in love, and get engaged without actually seeing each other face-to-face. All of their interactions and conversations are done in rooms called "the pods" that have a wall dividing the men and women. It's pretty dystopian, pretty insane, and pretty addicting to watch. 

Now being that the pods are supposed to be a place of comfort but I still need to look good for TV, I went with a fit that is equal parts cute and cozy. 

Honestly after I finish writing this, I'll probably go fire up the new season...

Happy watching ladies! (and to whichever gentleman are cool enough to watch with you)

As always, You Are Enough.

XO,

Ava