WCW: You already know.

MuseMe Style dedicates our #WCW to Rihanna. The new face of Dior has arrived.  Photographer Steven Klein and Rihanna’s personal stylist and long time collaborator Mel Ottenberg shot the Pre-Fall 2015 campaign in the grounds of the Palace of Versailles. Check out the teaser video here.

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What are you wearing for Summer?

Summer is almost here.. but are you ready? Ready for a new summer collection? Its time to exchange your winter clothes for those summer trends. Lets be honest, summer trends are expensive and you should not have to break your bank to afford these trends.  Here are a few of favorite items that we love that you should purchase that will not hurt your budget.

                                        Asos Maxi Dress With Off Shoulder and Cut Out Waist ($19)

H&M Shoulder Bag With Fringe ($30)

Silence + Noise Gigi Ribbed Surplice Jumpsuit ($59)

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Monday Muse: Bright and Bold.

Is it possible to wear bright or bold colors in a chic way without looking tacky? Well according to the fashion world and our favorite source at MuseMe Style.. PopSugar said we are able to wear these combinations! Here are a few of our favorites from PopSugar.

                                                                                 

 

                                    

                                    

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Suja Juice Time

Just a super quick, easy, and delish post here!

This is a perf alternative to using margarita mixes, which are typically filled with sugar and some stuff we don’t really know.

In light of Cinco de Mayo tomorrow, I’ve created three skinny margarita recipes using my absolute fave cold-pressed juice brand…SUJA JUICE!

Well, I don’t know if you’d actually call these recipes…they’re way too easy peasey.

Anyway, here’s the skinny on this Suja Juice Margarita:

1. Cocktail shaker: ice, 3 oz Suja Juice, 1.5 oz Tequila

2. Pour into a cayenne & salt rimmed margarita glass

3. Garnish with some lime & drink up!

So, Suja has a bunch of delish flavors, but three that would make really good margaritas are…

1. Lemon Love

Lemon Love contains water, lemon, stevia and cayenne.

2. Berryoxidant

Berryoxidant contains apple, orange, strawberry, banana, raspberry, tart cherry, chia seed, flax seed, baobab & camu camu. 

3. Mango Magic

Mango Magic contains apple, mango, orange, pineapple, banana and ginger

Have you ever made a skinny cocktail? What’s your favorite? 

(Credit by Skinny Affair)

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Wednesday Crush: THE ANTI-GYM BAG

If you’re on the go, dragging around a chunky gym bag isn’t always so great (or chic). With athleisure options, it’s easy to workout in style.

After a workout, I like shopping, grabbing green juice, eating, and/or running errands…all of which require me to have an amazing bag that could fit all my stuff.

That bag is obviously not a giant gym bag. It’s just an oversized bag that acts like one – a chic bag for the gym that isn’t a gym bag. Here are my favorite oversized bags: 

Casual-chic Backpack: Herschel Supply Co. ‘City’ Backpack | Oversized Tote: Trella Reversible Black & Gold Bag | Bucket Bag: NastyGal Raylan Bucket Bag | Slouchy: Free People Slouchy Vegan Tote | Easy-to-clean Nylon Bag : Marc by Marc Jacobs Pretty Nylon Tate Tote

(Credit: Skinny Affair)

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Morning Workouts Are Real?

Morning Workouts can be beyond rough.. but you need to do it! Personally, I know the feeling of dragging myself out of bed to fit in a good workout before I start my day. Here are a few tips I learned from PopSugar that has helped me with getting my butt out of bed!   Summer is here..lets not forget! Motivation time! 

1. Set multiple alarms--When I say I set multiple alarms, I don't mean two — I mean five or six, starting half an hour before I want to get up. If I'm not in the habit of getting up early to hit the gym, my body is not ready for the rude awakening, and I find myself hitting snooze and missing my workout. When you're just getting into the habit, bombard yourself with obnoxious alarms and know that while you're totally miserable in the moment, you'll thank yourself later.

2. Lay out everything the night before--Shorts, check. Sports bra, check. Water bottle, keys . . . check, check. Scrambling around half delirious in the morning is not the most effective way to start the day. I've found that when I can plan ahead and have everything ready at arm's reach, it's much more likely I'll make it out the door and to my 7 a.m. Spin class on time.

3. Make it a date--Some days it can be so difficult to get out of bed, especially when I know that there is nothing stopping me from staying snuggled under the covers. But when I know that someone is depending on me to show up, it's much easier to get out of bed and get my act together. Convince a friend to meet you for a morning run, and you won't be able to skip out.

4. Cut travel time--My gym is a 10-minute walk from home (or five-minute jog, if I'm feeling ambitious . . . ), and the quick commute means that I can sneak in every extra minute of sleep possible. Since a longer commute would mean getting up even earlier, finding a gym that was literally around the corner meant that making an excuse about travel time was no longer an option. Even if a nearby gym isn't an option, running outside or doing a video in your living room can help you sneak in a workout, no matter how short on time you feel.

5. Leave no escape--At my gym, signing up for a class and then not showing up is a major no-no that can lead to a ding on your account. So to get myself out of bed and into the gym, I've started signing up for morning classes the night before. If I know there are consequences for not showing up, it's more likely that I'll get up and get my act together. If your gym is more forgiving, make your own ultimatums. Live with a roommate or a significant other? Pay them $5 if you sleep in — when your money is on the table, getting to the gym will seem easy.

6. Don't sweat a slipup--Some days I miss the mark and end up skipping my workout, especially after indulging a little too much the night before. It's important to accept that I'm not going to make my goal every time. If you miss a workout, don't beat yourself up; just pay attention to what went wrong — were you up too late the night before? Did you just turn off your alarm instead of getting up? Listen to your body, and learn from what didn't work instead of getting upset.

7. Plan a reward--Call me crazy, but one of my favorite treats is a refreshing, rich iced latte. Since they can be pretty pricey, I try to keep this delicious treat to something I enjoy on the weekend only. But I've found that if I promise myself a slightly sweet, strong, and milky cup of deliciousness on the way to work if I hit the gym first, it's easier for me to face the day knowing that a treat is coming my way.

8. Crash early--OK, I admit it — this is the puzzle piece I consider my weakness. I'm a night owl, and as hard as I try to hit the hay at 9 p.m., I'll just toss and turn until my body decides it's ready for sleep, usually around 1:30 a.m. I've found the longer I work at adjusting my schedule, the easier it becomes, but there are still days I wish that I was able to magically pass out. I've learned that turning off the TV and closing my laptop an hour before hopping into bed does seem to help, so be sure to shut off the screens when you're trying to go to bed earlier than normal.

9. Remember the results--I never expected that switching my workout routine from after work to before it would affect my mood throughout the day, but I swear it has. Though I may feel sluggish getting out the door, once I've sweated out my morning weariness, I leave the gym feeling seriously refreshed and invigorated. Maybe it's the endorphins, or maybe it's the fact that the day is now full of possibilities — but I am ready to hit the ground running. If you're struggling to find the motivation, just remember the energy you will feel pulsing through your body as soon as you step out the doors and start the rest of your day.

How do you get your morning workouts in?! 

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Monday Motivation : Tiffany

You know exercise is good for you, but sometimes, that just isn’t enough to mentally and physically get you up and working out. For me, the hardest part is finding enough time during the day to work out, since I have a full-time job and make videos for YouTube  on the side. So I try to utilize the time I do have to hit total body work outs—legs, arms, abs, and booty! Whether you work full-time, part-time and go to school, or are just a busy-bee and need some tips on which exercises effectively target and strengthen your major muscles, then I’ve got just the regiment for you. Here are my favorite easy and fun exercises:

                                 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                         (Photo Credit: Instagram @Tiffunk) 

1 - Squats with weighted bar

Squatting is one of the most productive if not the best exercises out there. It not only builds muscle for your legs, but your glutes, core, and lower back as well. 

1. Feet should be flat on the ground, about shoulder-width apart, feet pointed forward.
2. Use a 10 lbs – 25 lbs weighted bar. Place the bar over your trapezius muscle, not over your neck, and handle the bar in a comfortable position.
3. Look straight ahead with your back straight, knees slightly bent, hips forward and core engaged. Lower yourself slowly in a controlled manner and come back up.
4. Do 4 sets of 20

2 - Russian Twist with medicine ball

This exercise engages your core (ab) muscles. You can use a medicine ball or a 5 lbs plate for this exercise.

1. Lie down on the floor placing your feet either under something that will not move. Your legs should be bent at the knees.
2. Bring your upper body up so that you form a V shape at your torso.
3. Twist your torso to the right side until your arms are parallel with the floor while breathing out – hold for a second – then perform this on the left side.
4. Do 4 sets of 20

3 - Mountain climbers

Mountain climbers are a total body exercise. They activate your deltoids, biceps, obliques, abs, quads, hamstrings and hip abductors/adductors. This one will definitely get you sweating!

1. Start in a push-up position with your hands directly under your chest at shoulder width apart.
2. Your body should form a straight line from your shoulders to your ankles.
3. First, lift your right food off the floor and slowly raise your knee close to your chest as possible, return to the starting position and repeat with your left leg.
4. Continue alternating
5. Do 3 sets of 12

I hope this motivates you to get up, work out, and get summer ready!

Xx, Tiffany

YouTube videos: Tiffany Tsan

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Met Gala 2015.

Once again the Met Gala was perfection. This year theme was Looking Through The Glass. It was a timeless beautiful occasion to see all celebrities showcase their take on this theme. Some celebrities was a knockout, head turners and of course the step children of fashion.  We have a few favorites this year! 

                                                                Emily Ratajkwoski

                                                                  Behati Prinsloo

                                                                  Kendall Jenner

                                                                Joan Smalls

                                                                      Gigi Hadid

                                                               And of course, Beyonce.

                                            Beyonce made us believe in Summer Body Motivation. 

What are your favorite picks for this year Met Gala? 

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Home Yogi.

If you don’t have time to go a yoga studio we have a solution for you! You can experience yoga right at your own home.  I personally know sometimes it’s hard to leave your house to make it to your favorite yoga class. Also some yoga studios are too expensive.  PopSugar provide some tips on how you can practice inner yogi at home. 

Start slow: There's no need to dive into a 45-minute sequence from the get-go; start with just 15 or 20 minutes when creating your home practice. You'll be more likely to stay committed to your new routine if the length of your practice doesn't seem so daunting. Get started with our 20-minute total-body yoga sequence.

Timing's everything: Every day, do your best to hit your mat at the same time. Whether it's first thing in the morning or once you're home from work, a stable routine will train your mind to crave a regular practice time. You also won't have the excuse about where to find the time to practice if it's seamlessly built into your busy schedule.

Pick poses wisely: A great yoga teacher once told me to choose two poses I love and one I hate when building a practice at home. The ones you love will have you feeling confident and graceful, but the ones we hate are the ones our bodies need the most!

Create a sacred space: Make a sweet home for your practice. Whether it's a corner of your bedroom, a section on your living room floor, or even your back porch, find a place where you'll have ample room for your mat and for fluid movement. Consider lighting a candle or two to kick up the ambience a notch.

Have the essentials on hand: Whether you're a beginner or an advanced yogi, watch this video to learn all about the essential tools for yoga you should have at home. In addition to the quality DVDs we suggest, try out our 10-minute yoga sequences from YogaWorks and Jennifer Aniston's yoga teacher Mandy Ingber or this flat-belly yoga sequence from Travis Eliot to complement your practice and offer the instruction you need.

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