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This months issue of Cosmopolitan is claiming that white is the new black for nails. I saw this trend popping up a few weeks back and I have to agree with the fashion gurus. Black is old… I was never very fond of the trend anyway, only a few well manicured hands  could pull it off and even then it should have been a last resort. But this white nail trend I like… it is something i will definitely try out…maybe even for my upcoming Bridal Shower. Come to think of it, it won’t be my first time, in grade school I use to paint my nails with White Out when I would get bored. Maybe I’ll let the professionals handle it this time.

Thin at the waist thick at the brows

I sport high buns at home all the time. But it’s not secret that the bun is no longer the lazy girls go-to hairstyle. Paired with jeans or even a long formal gown, the ballerina bun is proving to be one of the most versatile hairstyles around. The best part is that it is extremely easy to achieve, and it is a great alternative my second popular style of choice at home, the ponytail.

There is no right or wrong way to wear the ballerina bun, it can be neatly made, worn with a hairband, tousled softly, worn high, or down at the nape of the neck. Whatever works, you can do know wrong my little Black Swan.

High-waisted that is! 70s are back…again. Super cute and flattering trend of hippy high-waisted fashion is waay in!

Worn wrong, and you end up looking like a flat butted momma. Worn right, and you’ll look like you have a tiny little waist, beautiful hips and a nice arse.

Scarfs are fun, and a great way to spice up what can otherwise seem like a boring outfit and they are no longer just for winter…it is pretty much a year round trend these day.  The way people wear them changes from season to season.

Different ways to tie a scarf:

“I never thought that I’d be considered to have a good body. I was bony up top and kind of dumpy on the bottom. But my trainer, Tracy Anderson, completely changed my legs, butt, arms and stomach. I feel better than ever, too.”

On her challenge areas:
“My butt! My butt, butt, butt. When Tracy met me, she said that I had a long, square butt that she was going to redesign, and I was, like, “Yeah? Good luck.” The amazing thing is, she was right! And it’s still changing!”

How she stays sane about her body:
“I’ve found what works for me. I know if I put in an hour and a half, five days a week, I’m good. If I’m on vacation and, like, “F— it, I’m not working out,” I know what to do when I get back. A lot of women think, “Oh, my God, I could never get there,” but I don’t think that’s true. It’s simply relative to how much you put into it.”

How consistent she stays, foodwise:
“I say I always eat right, but last night, I had fried clams, pasta with duck sausage and two glasses of red wine. When I want to lose, I eat less pasta, bread and potatoes. Before last year’s Iron Man 2 premiere, I did green juices and salads for three days.”

Gwyneth’s fitness secret:
“I do 45 minutes of cardio five days a week, because I like to eat. I also try for 45 minutes of muscular structure work, which is toning, realigning and lengthening. If I’m prepping for something or I’ve been eating a lot of pie, I do two hours a day, six days a week for two weeks.”

 

 

 

 

 

With bikini season inching closer, it is time to get super serious about getting in shape. I’ve always said, as long as your tummy is toned, you will look great in just about everything. The Flex Belt is a sure fire way to jump start your routine.

The Flex Belt® is the first Ab Workout and Toning system cleared by the FDA for Toning, Firming and Strengthening the stomach muscles. Amazing stuff!

‘Olivia Palermo, best known for being a bitch for her easy to love attitude from the “reality” show The City. If you want to hate her, watch the show.

Otherwise, love her for at least knowing how to do her hair in many different beautiful styles.