Workout Style – Mistakes You Should Avoid and Tips

Activewear for women has never been as exciting as it is today. From bold prints to more creative designs, it’s easier than ever to look good when you’re working out. As well as making you feel amazing about how you look, it can also help you have a more effective workout. But even with more choice, styles, and colors some of us are still not getting out workout style quite right. This can make us feel uncomfortable and lowers our enthusiasm for exercising. So if you want to create a unique and effective workout style, here are some common mistake you need to avoid.

Wearing clothes that are too tight or loose

Wearing active wear that doesn’t fit you correctly is one of the biggest mistakes you can make. Clothing that is too loose will lack the support your body needs to avoid injury. The excess fabric can also easily get caught in the gym equipment which increases your chances of a fall. On the other hand, activewear that is too tight is also not a good idea either. It can cause you to overheat, restricts your movement and makes you feel very uncomfortable. This can make you feel unwell and also increases the risk of accidents and injury. To avoid making this mistake, buy activewear that is the right size and fits comfortably. Search for brands like Lorna Jane online for activewear in a range of different sizes.

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Wearing too many accessories

While accessories can help transform an outfit, they aren’t always practical or safe for the gym. Long necklaces, for instance, can easily get caught in machinery or get tangled causing a strangulation hazard. The noise created by bangles when you move can also cause distractions that could force you to lose concentration. This could cause accidents and injuries to you and to others. To avoid this, keep your accessories to a minimum. Also, consider what accessories could help you have a more effective workout. Wristbands, headbands and fitness trackers might all be options you consider. Store your jewelry in a locker at your gym or keep them in your gym bag until your workout is over.

Only thinking about the color

The color of your activewear is often what makes it so appealing. The extensive range of colors available also means you can be bolder with what you wear. But only focusing on the color of your activewear can be a huge mistake. You may choose a pair of legging that coordinate perfectly with your favorite crop top, but the fit and quality of fabric might not be ideal. This can often result in you having to replace items regularly. Overtime, this can be a costly mistake to make. Instead of just choosing activewear based on color, think about the fabric, function and fit too. This will ensure you choose clothing that lasts longer while still looking good.

By avoiding these mistakes, you can create a workout wardrobe that’s comfortable, stylish and suitable. You’ll find that you are more eager than ever to get your fitness regime started.

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Ivyrevel debuts Midnight Safari Collection

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IVYREVEL is a pioneering digital fashion brand proud to be supported by H&M GROUP, PAYPAL and selected influential business giants within digital technology which launched globally in April 2016.

“We are proud to be digital-only, breaking boundaries to create a new fashion heritage by merging fashion creativity with technological innovation,” says Dejan Subosic, Co-Founder of IVYREVEL.

IVYREVEL’s style is polished, bold and extrovert, with a focus on feminine silhouettes and a dressed-up attitude. The IVYREVEL woman is a “revelista” who uses online living to her own advantage, setting her own rules, looking for the next trend she spots on her feed, always sharing her cosmopolitan lifestyle on social media.

Most of the designs will be limited edition, adding particular uniqueness for a global offering. The product range will be constantly monitored and updated to meet customer’s needs: there will always be something new and unique at IVYREVEL.

Innovation is in the heart of IVYREVEL. The company is reshaping the traditional creative process – experimenting within the fields where human creativity is empowered by machine learning ability, creativity and workmanship.

“Technology as a source of creative expression within fashion is something that excites us. We will learn a great deal about the evolution of creativity by fusing these two worlds together,” says Dejan Subosic.

Customer data has long been a backbone of the fashion industry: IVYREVEL will pioneer new trend analysis that fully integrates multiple sources of data. Specially developed algorithms will enhance its design, creating the product its customers want and ensuring IVYREVEL truly understands its customers changing passions.

IVYREVEL is founding its own Fashion Tech Lab in Stockholm that will be tasked with blue-sky thinking to experiment with the future of fashion. Machine learning as part of the creative process, interactive fabrics, wearable tech, distribution, customer experience: the Fashion Tech Lab will ensure that IVYREVEL continues to innovate, and to stay at the forefront of 21st century fashion.

IVYREVEL is supported by its global partners. H&M GROUP is an investor and support within production and strategic advice. PAYPAL is a partner and advisor within payment and distribution.

IVYREVEL is also embarking on several progressive projects with some of the biggest tech companies in the world within areas of data and digital innovation.

“We are delighted to support the entrepreneurs at IVYREVEL on their journey to explore the merge of fashion creativity with technological innovation and in creating a fashion brand for women of the digital generation”, says Björn Magnusson, Head of H&M CO:LAB, part of H&M New Business.

IVYREVEL is founded by Dejan Subosic, Aleksandar Subosic, Kenza Zouiten and Gustav Springfeldt.

IVYREVEL is available exclusively on www.ivyrevel.com.

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Curves Rock Fashion Weekend 2016 – Celebrating 5 Years

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Curves Rock Fashion Weekend is celebrating 5 years with a series of events starting July 20, 2016. Curves Rock Fashion Weekend (CRFW), an annual event for women with curves, is one of the largest fashion events for plus size women in the U.S. Featuring empowerment workshops and panel discussions that enhancing the self-esteem of women in the plus-size community, while promoting healthy lifestyles through fitness and healthy eating. CRFW is also a platform to display trendy fashions as well as bringing awareness to fashion designers, boutiques, retailers and businesses that cater to the plus-size community.

“We are excited to continue our journey of empowering women in the curvy community. We created this event to create a culture within the plus size industry where sisterhood, body positivity and fashion could co-exist!”
-Chanell Jones, Co-Founder, CEO, Executive Producer of Curves Rock Fashion Weekend

“Curves Rock is a phenomenal experience. It has been a blessing to me over the past 5 years to empower thousands of curvy women. I am super excited about our 5th year anniversary and can’t wait to celebrate with the curvy community.” –Tykesha Reed Co-Founder and Executive Director of Curves Rock Fashion Weekend

Last year’s event was a huge success. CRFW had over 650 people to attend throughout the weekend. We received rave reviews from the audience, press and bloggers. Several months after the event we are still getting requests for radio interviews and to make appearances at various events. The feedback we received has been astounding. Many designers and businesses that sponsored and/or supported our event have received a lot of follow up business from being associated with Curves Rock Fashion Weekend.

The 2016 Curves Rock Fashion Weekend kicks off the evening of July 20 with a series of events:

v July 20, 7pm-9pm, at the Ronald McDonald House with Glam Suite for a Cause. Curves Rock is partnering with the Ronald McDonald House to honor the Mother’s that have traveled from all across the world for the best care for their children. Participants will enjoy a night of pampering, encouragement and empowerment.

v July 21, 2016, 7pm-10pm, CRFW will host a Met & Greet at the Horseshoe Casino. Come out and meet the team, chat, have a few drinks and Karaoke!

v July 22, 2016, 6:30pm-10:30pm, CRFW presents Curves and Cufflinks mixer hosted by Ashley Stewart. Curves and Cufflinks, a networking event with industry leaders, models, designers, bloggers, will be held at the Marriot Inner Harbor at Camden Yards. Guest will enjoy specialty cocktails, giveaways, a runway competition and more.

July 23, 2016 MAIN EVENT held at the Marriot Inner Harbor at Camden Yards
§ 10am-4pm: The Curves Rock Expo featuring live performances, workshops, beauty demonstrations, shopping and more. This event is FREE and open to the public.

§ 11am-2pm: The Curvy Women Who Rock Brunch, a celebration of curvy women in the community. During the brunch 3 recipients will be awarded for the Humanitarian Award, the Curvy Enthusiast Award and the Curvy Business Women of the Year Award. Hosted by Tyra Hill of the Tyra Hill Show, the Curvy Women Who Rock Brunch will also feature a designer exclusive sneak peek and discussion panel. The panel will include; Essie Gloden, a Plus Size Model and Blogger; Alexandra Boos, a Plus Size Fashion Pioneer; Yashima White Azilove, Vice President of Corporate Communications for Radio One and the CEO of Magnate Consulting and Sabrina Servance from Lifetime’s Big Women Big Love. (Ticketing information for this event is available on the website.)

§ 12pm-3pm: The Plus ROLE Model Workshop. This workshop is for women interested in becoming plus models or plus models interested in taking their careers and brand to the next level. Aspiring models will learn modeling skills and attend workshops that teach them how to balance life as a model.
Featuring workshops like:

§ Runway. POSE. Repeat. hosted by Plus Model Samantha Lebbie

§ Fashion to Finance hosted by Wells Fargo, 1pm-2pm

§ Social Media and blogging 101 hosted by Kimberlee Powell/The Natural Fashionista

§ 6pm-7pm: The Curves Rock Fashion Week VIP Reception

§ 7:30pm: The Curves Rock Fashion Week Fashion Show featuring designer Carl Troger of Alek Risminic Couture and hosted by Comedian Lonnie B. Doors open at 7pm.

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Michelle Obama Wearing alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet

Michelle Obama wore alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet yesterday, Wednesday, May 25th, 2016 while hosting the White House Turnaround Arts Talent Show in the East Room at the White House May 25, 2016 in Washington, DC.

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FLOTUS wears alice + olivia’s Eartha Flare Midlength Skirt paired with the Gracelyn Ribbed Off-the-Shoulder Cropped Top in Black from Bendet’s Spring 2016 collection.

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Gracelyn Ribbed Off-the-Shoulder Cropped Top in Black
Retail: $188.00
Available for purchase at: aliceandolivia.com

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Eartha Flare Midlength Skirt
Retail: $550.00
Available for purchase at: www.aliceandolivia.com
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Ann Taylor Summer Style: Crisp Whites

With summer Friday’s, rooftop bars and barbeques ahead, a head-to-toe white look is the perfect accessory on a warm summer’s day or night for a cool, sophisticated look that never goes out of style.

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No matter what the event, Ann Taylor’s summer collection has plenty of crisp white options to last until Labor Day. For a glamourous night out, wear a flattering knit halter top with comfortable culottes. For a casual brunch, a denim button down skirt or trendy espadrille wedges will look fresh and effortless.

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Queenstown Premium Outlets – Memorial Day Sidewalk Sale

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Queenstown Premium Outlets to jumpstart summer with Memorial Day Sidewalk Sale event May 27 – 30
Premier shopping destination offers summertime specials and extra savings

To kick off the summer season with extra-special savings and deals, Queenstown Premium Outlets invites all fashionistas and savvy shoppers to join in on its annual Memorial Day Sidewalk Sale event! From Friday, May 27 – Monday, May 30, guests can enjoy extended hours and save on their favorite apparel, accessories and home merchandise – all while taking in the weekend’s warm weather!

Shoppers will find outside store displays from brand-name retailers, including:

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Ann Taylor Loft Outlet
Bass
Calvin Klein
Clark’s Outlet
Columbia
Dressbarn
Easy Spirit
Gymboree
Harry and David
Merrell
Nine West
Stride Rite
Tommy Hilfiger
Wilson’s Leather

As an added convenience, Queenstown Premium Outlets will also offer extended hours to allow ample time for shoppers to enjoy all the savings during the holiday weekend.

Friday, May 27: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday, May 28: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday, May 29: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Monday, May 30: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.

For more information and a complete list of participating retailers, please visit premiumoutlets.com/queenstown.

GET THE LOOK: Mila Kunis Billboard Music Awards 2016 Photos

Mila Kunis is back, baby! She made her first MAJOR appearance in months at last night’s Billboard Music Awards!

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Gearing up for her new movie out this summer, “Bad Moms,” Mila was the center of attention on the red carpet and stage, donning a dress and hairstyle that has everyone calling her a “hot mom.”

Renowned celebrity stylist, Renato Campora (@RenatoCampora), worked his magic for Mila’s fresh and modern look with Infusium 23 – a full line of salon-proven products scientifically formulated to beautifully transform even the most damaged hair – and PRO Beauty Tools – a line of high performance, top quality styling tools at retail friendly prices.

“GET THE LOOK” FROM RENATO CAMPORA:
· I wanted to keep Mila Kunis’ Billboard Music Awards look simple yet beautiful with texture.

· First, I washed and conditioned her hair with the Infusium 23 Repair + Renew Shampoo and Conditioner to illuminate and brighten her strands.

· I wanted a lot of texture for this look so I sprayed the Infusium 23 Repair + Renew Leave-In Treatment when her hair was damp to help build texture and volume.

· Next, I dried her hair with the PRO Beauty Tools 1875W Ionic AC Motor and ran my hands through her hair – no brush.

· I selected random pieces and curled them with the PRO Beauty Tools 1 ¼ Curling Iron to add more volume.

· It’s all about the texture today! So I sprayed the Infusium 23 Repair + Renew Leave-In Treatment in her hair which also helped tame fly-aways and create that sleek look.

· I pulled a few pieces out on side of her face to create a soft, romantic feel. The rest of the hair was pulled into a high ponytail.

· Then, I braided the ponytail very loosely, wrapped it around and finished the look by pinning the braid around the ponytail.

· Mila’s high bun is fresh, young and modern, and compliments her dress perfectly!

PRODUCTS USED FROM INFUSIUM 23 & PRO BEAUTY TOOLS:

Infusium 23 Repair + Renew Shampoo
Rich with intensive hair-healthy ingredients to strengthen and reveal hair’s true beauty. The i-23 Complex®, enriched with provitamins, proteins and amino acids, pampers and promotes soft, healthy-looking, manageable hair.

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Price: $6.99/16 oz.
Availability: Target.com

Infusium 23 Repair + Renew Conditioner
Reinforced with hair-healthy conditioners and shine enhancers to recharge, renew and deeply treat dull, damaged, stressed-out hair.

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Price: $6.99/16 oz.
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Infusium 23 Repair + Renew Leave-In Treatment
Reduces split ends and tames fly-aways. Improves the quality of hair over time and protects against breakages. Instantly detangles wet or dry hair.

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Price: $6.99/8 oz.
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Infusium 23 Repair + Renew Heat Tamer
Finish with Repair & Renew Heat Tamer for superior heat and maximum breakage protection from temperatures of up to 450 degrees. Fortified with advanced provitamins and amino acids to guard against styling and finishing damages.

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Price: $6.99/8 oz.
Availability: Target.com

PRO Beauty Tools 1875W Ionic AC Motor Dryer
Uses Ionic Technology to expose strands to less heat and in turn, less damage, while retaining natural moistures for silky, frizz-free styles.

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Price: $39.99
Availability: Target.com

PRO Beauty Tools 24K Gold Plated Curling Iron
Provide advanced heat technology ideal for curling all hair types. The high direct heat styles hair quickly resulting in less heat damage from prolonged exposure to the curling iron.

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Price: $21.99
Availability: Target.com

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