If you love activewear, then get ready to drool over VARLEY. The line’s LA meets London aesthetic has active girls everywhere hooked, and its marble leggings and sports bra number have become iconic gym staples. Behind VARLEY’s cool-girl sweat session gear is Lara Mead, who started the company in 2014 with her husband after taking a trip to Santa Monica, California. Now, VARLEY is carried in over 600 U.S. and U.K. retailers—including Neiman Marcus, Saks, Bandier, Asos, and more—and has expanded into beauty with a line called SKIN by Varley. Wondering what this British boss does in the A.M.? Read her wellness-focused morning routine below.
5 A.M. Wake up (without setting an alarm) I have water with Sakara beauty drops followed by a shot of Braggs apple cider vinegar.
5.30 A.M. I ground fresh coffee my favorite brands are groundwork and canyon coffee. I then blend my coffee with homemade almond milk, coconut oil and sun potion herbs. I head back to bed to watch sky news (I like to keep up with my British news) and catch up with emails.
6.30 A.M. My little boy, Wilfred, wakes up and he drinks his milk in bed whilst we snuggle.
7 A.M. I jump in the shower using VARLEY body wash, it’s scented with natural grapefruit oil and is uplifting and is sulphate free so it doesn’t dry my skin. This is good for me because I shower a couple of times a day. I also use SKIN By VARLEY cleansing balm on my face and often mix it with aesop tea tree leaf facial exfoliant.
7.30 A.M. I make the family breakfast. Often healthy pancakes for Wilf and Ben and I either have a smoothie or eggs. I’m obsessed with Moon Juices protein powder. They don’t taste too artificially sweet and are packed with adaptogens.
8 A.M. My nanny starts work so I head out the door. I either take the dog on a long hike, or head to a class. I’m currently obsessed with Speir Pilates in Santa Monica. Whilst driving I try and listening to some relaxing music to keep calm and get myself into workout mode.
8.30 A.M. Arrive at my class wearing head to toe VARLEY with my bottle of filtered water with SAKARA drops in.
9.15 A.M. Class ends and I wash my face again and apply my makeup. I keep my makeup simple; By Terry Foundation, RMS cream blush in demure, eyeko brow gel, natural Bisse eye cure, Rodial mascara and I love Burts Bees tinted lip balms. Spritz of perfume my scent is LaLabo Santal.
9.30 A.M. On the way to the office I stop at a juice bar in Santa Monica called the Hive and I have a spicy Tumeric almond milk latte.
10 A.M. My mornings in the office are usually consumed with meetings. Signing off collections and marketing campaigns with he VARLEY team.