Obsessed with Hannah Bronfman.

Obsessed with Hannah Bronfman can be an understatement. She is our MuseMe Icon! We love her style, music taste, and of course her fitness game. She is the co-founder of Beautified and the founder of HBFit. She is a great inspiration that we had to share with you! Check out her latest article on Teen Vogue about her fitness game. Also follow her on all social media platforms! We would love to meet her one day!

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"My new-found health-conscious attitude led me to launch hbfit.com, a place where I could offer advice on healthy living. I figured there was no way I could be the only one out there who yearned for a healthier lifestyle—or at least a settled stomach! I started HBFit last year with recipe recommendations, workouts, go-to beauty products, and easy style guides for readers to try at home."

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The Normcore Trend

Normcore is a street style trend that goes straight back to the basics. Think simple t-shirts, jersey materials, Converse Chuck Taylors, skinny jeans, and minimalistic heels.

Yesterday morning I woke up to an eblast from Nordstrom - "Trending Now: Normcore. Starting at $22". UM WHAT!?

Naturally, I immediately texted street style lover, Chauncey.  She ended up going to Nordstroms that same day and got the Tildon Ruched Body-Con Tank Dress (which I'm going to order once I finish this post). Gorgeous, right?

Normcore can be worn dressed up or casual...

Chauncey's Style Tip: Pair your normcore outfits with either Birkenstocks or Halogen slip-ons to create a more casual vibe.

Melissa's Style Tip: Dress up cotton or jersey materials by wearing heels (like in the image above).

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10 Things Successful Women Do Every Day

Once again Lauren Conrad has given us some great lifestyle tips. Sometimes we forget how great we are as women! Here are some of her tips on what successful women do every day to continue to strive for excellence. 

 Check It Off-It might seem simple, but never underestimate the power of a to-do list. Checking off tasks is a great way to keep track of all the little things you want to accomplish in a day. I find that to-do lists keep me organized and ensure that I follow through.

Keep A Filing System-If you work on a computer, I highly recommend having a special system for the way you name your files and folders. Whether it’s by content or date, pick an organizational structure that will make them easy to find later on.

Watch The Clock-Be on time! Whether it’s for an important meeting or a casual lunch with girlfriends, being punctual is a sign of respect. It’s also a good habit to make for every area of your life.

Be Kind-Some people think you have to be Miranda in The Devil Wears Prada to rise to the top. But, I beg to differ. The most successful women in my life have all gotten where they are by being kind and supporting each other.

Make Friends-The most successful women I know also aren’t the ones who stay tied to their desks 24/7. They’re the ones who take time out for happy hour with an industry colleague or a coffee break with coworkers. It’s okay to leave your work for a few minutes to chat. You’ll make important connections and probably feel even more inspired when you get back to your desk.

Treat Your Body Right-If you want your mind to function properly, taking care of your body is key. So, take the time to exercise, eat right, and get enough sleep! Your work will suffer if you don’t.

Make Your Bed-Yes, I am sure that there are lots of successful women out there with unmade beds. But, my point is that a clean space makes for a clear mind. Maybe for you, a clean space doesn’t mean making your bed every day. But, doing something to tidy up, like doing your dishes or organizing your desk, can be just as effective.

Make Time For Yourself-This might seem counterintuitive to a lot of people, but if you want to be successful, I think it’s so important to do something that isn’t tied to your work every day. Get a manicure, hang out with friends, or find a hobby you enjoy. Being well-rounded and taking time to relax will serve you well, and keep you energized and inspired.

Keep Learning-Successful women make a point to learn something new on a daily basis. Whether that’s soaking up information while paging through an issue of Business Insider, taking seminars, or attending conferences, make sure to always learn new skills and stay on top of your industry.

Set Measurable Goals-Goal-setting is so important. Think in the long term, but make your goals as specific as possible and revisit them every day. Create a vision board or a list, and keep it where you will see it every morning. Dream big, and you will achieve big things.

What do you think the keys to success are?

Article featured on Refinery 29

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Are YOU a Legitimate Fashion Girl?

Are you really a fashion girl? Not just a girl who loves fashion, but also a legitimate fashion girl? Well PopSugar has provided the top 22 reasons you can define yourself as one. Here are a few reasons! Click here for the rest article.

• You’re not above asking perfect strangers “where did you get that?” to track down an item you want.
• To you, the “ugly shoe trend” is just downright chic.
• You surprise your friends all the time with your superchic, totally on-trend pieces that are actually just Zara.
• You own six pairs of sneakers, and none are actually the kind you'd work out in.

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Are you a fashion hoarder?

The real question for Spring Cleaning is what to keep and what to toss? We all have those clothes in your closet that you do not want to give away, but we all know it’s about that time. Here are a few tips from Who What Wear to help you ease those decisions. Here are a few of our tips! Check out the rest of the post here!

Toss:

-Too-Tight Clothes: Lets be honest those clothes are not going fit. Pass it on to someone else. Its okay you are beautiful, wear something that fits and makes you feel comfortable. 

-Old Going-Out Heels: Those Forever 21 shoes please let it go. Those shoes that we wore in our college/ going out every weekend days can now be let go. 

Keep Please:

-Designer Shoes- No need to state why to keep those amazing designer shoes. Just make sure they're in good condition. 

-Simple Leather Bags: Investment! Never will go out of style 

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Barbie Time.

Vogue Japan has recreated every little girl dream of Barbie within its pages.  The spread includes every little girl dream with Moschino ready-to-wear collection.  Rosie Huntingon-Whiteley does a spot-on Barbie impression. Finally Barbie is real life!  Check out the rest of the spread here!

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Sick in Bed Remedies.

The weather in Philadelphia has been SO crazy lately! Especially over the past weekend. Sad but true both Chauncey and I are both sick! 

Saturday was chilly, but sunny. Then Sunday was super weird…with rain, snow, and hail all in the same day. Like seriously Mother Nature…MAKE UP YOUR MINDDDD. Better yet, just give me sunny skies :-).

Anyway, this not so great weather is making me feel a little bit under the weather. I feel like I haven’t slept (even though I have slept a normal amount), my throat’s starting to get itchy, and I feel a little groggy.

Whenever this happens, I turn to what I like to call my “Sick Day Tea”. This is something my mom used to give me whenever I was sick, so I’m just used to drinking it.

It’s a variation of the whole drink warm lemon-honey water when you’re sick type of thing.

Here’s the muse…

Mix together Hot water, a drop of honey, a squeeze of lemon , two thin lemon slices, a few chopped pieces of ginger. Wait until the water cools a little, then DRINK! YUMMMM.

Benefits of ginger, lemon, and honey:

– Ginger strengthens immunity, is an anti-inflammatory, and contains chromium, magnesium, and zinc (which can help improve blood flow/maintain normal blood circulation and prevent chills and a fever).

– Lemons are rich in vitamin C and flavonoids to fight against infections, neutralize free radicals,  and are alkalizing forming to help balance the body’s pH levels.

– Honey can soothe your throat and act as a cough suppressant

Some people eat chicken noodle soup, but I like to drink my sick day tea. I’ve given this to a few people and they all hate the taste (such weirdos…it’s delish) But it really really really works for me.

xx Missa

What do you like eating or drinking when sick? 

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