Alice and Olivia

I have no idea where or when I am going to wear this, but saw this at Holts and needed it. 

Tracey Peplum Dress

TOPSHOP vs. CHLOÉ

TOPSHOP-Alvin Studded Western Boot

CHLOÉ- Studded leather ankle boots

Summer Makeup

Summer Makeup by aliachadi featuring opi nail lacquer

Work Out Wednesday

TRICEPS EXTENSION

How to do it: Come into a lunge position, with your back heel on the ground. Lean over your front bent knee as your lift your arm straight up by your side, top of the weight facing the ceiling. Lift and lower the 2-3 pound weight about an inch (30 times each side).

Laura Mercier

If you love Laura Mercier's tinted moisturizer, you will love their latest product. The new Tinted Moisturizer Creme Compact is lightweight, hydrating and leaves a dewy, sheer finish for flawless skin. 

I'm definitely going to try this.

Face Mapping

Zone 1 & 3: Bladder & Digestive System — Improve your diet and drink more water.

Zone 2: Liver — Try cutting back on alcohol, heavy food or dairy. This area can also indicate a food allergy.

Zone 4 & 10: Kidneys — Make sure you’re keeping yourself hydrated with water and cut back on liquids that dehydrate you. This means nix the soda, coffee and/or alcohol.

Zone 5 & 9: Respiratory system — Those who smoke or have allergies tend to have acne here.

Zone 6 & 8: Kidneys — Dark circles are usually a result of dehydration. Drink up!

Zone 7: Heart — Check your blood pressure and make sure you’re not using makeup that irritates your skin.

Zone 12: Stomach — Consider a detox or adding more fiber to your diet to help with digestion.

Zone 11 & 13: Hormones — Stress and hormonal changes can sometimes be alleviated with more water and a few extra servings of dark, leafy greens but if breakouts in this area persistent, make an appointment with your doctor to look into a possible hormonal imbalance. Additionally, breakouts in this area also indicate when you are ovulating (and which side).

Zone 14: Illness — Can be a sign of your body fighting bacteria to avoid illness. Take a breather and drink plenty of fluids. 

Rihanna For River Island

RiRi is creating a capsule collection for River Island!

Her collection will drop Spring 2013

Pictured above, Rihanna wearing a pair of River Island studded denim shorts.  

Corporate Monday-The Pencil Skirt

Rhyme & Echo 

Asos

Asos

Topshop

Boundary & Co

Designer For Less

Target is teaming up with Neiman Marcus to create designs that will be available at both stores online and in-person. There will be 50 things in the collection, from $7.99 to $499.99, but they’ll be under $60 on average, and everything will be limited edition!

The 24 designers working with the stores are:

Alice + Olivia
Altuzarra
Band of Outsiders
Brian Atwood
Carolina Herrera
Derek Lam
Diane Von Furstenberg
Eddie Borgo
Jason Wu
Judith Leiber
Lela Rose
Marc Jacobs
Marchesa
Oscar de la Renta
Philip Crangi
Prabal Gurung
Proenza Schouler
Rag & Bone
Robert Rodriguez
Rodarte
Skaist-Taylor
Thom Browne 
Tory Burch
Tracy Reese

Hopefully Target will have hit Canada by the time the collabs come out. 

MAC Collab

MAC is teaming up with Archie comics to create MAC Archie Girls. The collection will focus on girl-next-door Betty and sexilicious Veronica.

The Mac Archie Girls are set to drop next Spring.

Work Out Wednesday With Tracy Anderson

STANDING ISOLATION

Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, hands on hips. Pull shoulders back. Keeping your hips completely still, shift rib cage from left to right. Do 50 reps on each side.

PIKE

Lie on your back, hands overlapping under tailbone, legs straight out and together on floor with knees facing ceiling.

Raise legs to a 90-degree angle and lower, touching floor for a second. Do 50 reps.

 

CLICK-TOGETHER LIFT Crunch

Lie on your back, hands behind head, legs straight out and shoulder-width apart with knees facing ceiling.

Crunch up, but keep legs straight. Simultaneously lift legs 3 to 6 inches off the ground and touch together. As you return to floor, legs return to starting position. Do 50 reps. 

LEGS STRAIGHT OUT Lie on your back, hands behind head, legs straight out. Point toes and crunch up. Do 50 reps.

 

DIY Microdermabrasion

The best little trick I've tried. 

                                                             

 3 TBSP baking soda

1 TBSP water

Mix together well.

Apply to face in a circular motion

Let sit for about 5 minutes.

Rinse off with warm water.

Wedge Sneakers

Is it bad to say that I really want a pair of wedge sneaker?

Isabel Marant

River Island

River Island

Steve Madden 

Aldo

 

Ash 

Fit Friday

Boats N' Hoes

Boats N' Hoes by aliachadi featuring top sider shoes