The Fatigue Solution: How To Increase Your Energy In Eight Easy Steps

Fatigue is the No. 1 complaint I hear from all my coworkers and from myself almost daily, and I believe is most common in women than in men. Most of us are told that is because we are getting older, because we have too much work, because we are having kids, because we are managing the household or because we have horrible nutritional habits... but do we really know what is causing our fatigue?  Fatigue is an illness and there are things we can do to get our energy back.

Here are some steps to boost our energy :

1. Eat iron food.

2. Get enough sleep.

3. Cut back on caffeine ( I know this is not an easy one)

4. Eat fruits and vegetables.

5. Listen to music that promotes your happiness.

6. Be smart when you eat carbs.

7. Go outside... like babies we need to see the light.. the natural light.

8. Walk at least 45 mins everyday.

9. Laugh... smile..when you are happy your energy levels goes up!

10. Take vitamin B6 and B12.

11. Drink water.

12. Think positive.

13. Be grateful... look around you and see all you have and be thankful.

14. Meditate or if you don't believe in meditation do something that connects you with your soul.

15. Give love... giving love will fill you with happiness which intermediately gives you a boost of energy.

16. See some red. ( Seeing the fiery color makes your muscles move faster and work harder, giving you a burst of energy when you need it most, according to University of Rochester research)

17. Stretch your body.

18. Exercise.

Try to do everything that is natural to boost your energy... don't add things or chemicals to your body that will give you an instant boost and will create an addiction in your system. Be smart.. it might take more time but the natural way is always the right way.

SHAKE IT OFF!!!!

NYFW: Even Though Christian Siriano Is "Not Cool," He's Taking Over the World

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Christian Siriano has only taken one real vacation in his life (no, really—just keep reading), but he still manages to create whimsical ready-to-wear collections and his popular Payless shoe line. In addition to that, just last week he broke the news that he is adding eyewear, hair care, fragrance, and home decor collections. So basically theProject Runway winner is a Karl Lagerfeldin training. We chatted with the reality TV-star turned runway champ before his show to see how he's fitting it all in and to find out why a proper beauty line may be next on his plate.‬

‪Have you been sleeping?‬

‪Last night was a tough night, but other than that it’s pretty good. I feel like you guys have it very hard.‬

‪Let's talk about your spring collection!‬

‪I took my took my first vacation ever and you know I just loved the island...

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‪Wait, your first vacation—ever?‬

‪Ever. I’ve never been to a city when I’ve not done something for work, ever. Even when I was younger, we would go travel places but usually it was something for my mother's work. So [recently] I took 10 friends to Islas Mujeres, which means "island of women." My idea [for the spring collection] was a celebration of women. I loved being there. You just feel good about yourself [there]—with the color-block streets and the homes painted in vibrant colors. I just loved the women who worked in the markets and made their own fabrics and textiles. That inspired the [majority] of it.‬

‪How do we see this influence in the designs?‬

‪I tried to bring cool ways of using raffia and handmade French knot techniques in all the pieces. You would see these girls on the beach all day, and then they tousled their hair up and went out all night. That kind of inspired this whole world.‬

‪What about Payless shoes this season?‬

‪I love creating pieces that are sculptural and cool, and they’re pretty sexy this season. We played a lot with texture, so there are all different fabrications mixed together. We wanted to make them look crafty but in a refined way.‬

‪So why expand into lifestyle brand empire now?‬

‪Honestly, it was just because in the moment it was happening I had a lot of customers asking for different things. That’s what I try to do every season. My collection obviously is not for every girl—it’s not cool. It’s not the oversize slouchy, edgy, downtown girl. It’s about women who want to shop and buy clothes. So, if they want eyewear, let’s give it to them. If they want maybe a fragrance, I want to give it to them. Why not?‬

‪Is a makeup line next?‬

‪I think so, but it's definitely is one of those things that I really need to build. I’m still a young brand. Beauty in that world is a little scary. I’ve done a collaboration with Victoria’s Secret, and hopefully my own line is down the road.‬

‪Well, we’d love to see some of your runway color palettes on nail polishes and lipsticks.‬

‪Definitely. I was a makeup artist for a long time, so it’s something [I've been thinking about.] That’s how I started. I moved to New York City, and I was a makeup artist. So [a makeup line is] down the road, don’t worry.‬

‪Who are some of your favorite It girls right now?‬

‪God, so many. You know I think it’s mostly like girls I love like friends. Atlanta de Cadenet—I went with her to the Style Awards, and we just love each other and get along. She’s coming to the show today. Lizzie Olsen and I are good friends, and she’s amazing. Shailene Woodleycame to the show last season, and we've been friends since I dressed her for her first red carpet to the America Music Awards. Now look at her. She’s an amazing actress. It’s pretty cool.‬

‪Some people are saying NYFW has gotten too mass. Agree or disagree?‬

‪You know what, I think it does and it doesn’t. What I try to bring here is how you mix the two together. I mean, I show Payless shoes on the runway, but they’re really about being cool and sculptural and have a real vision to them, so I definitely think there’s that world to it. I try to show that the technique and the workmanship that goes into the clothes is still important to me.‬

Source: Elle.com

NYFW: Diane von Furstenberg on Getting Serious About Serenity

When asked how many collections she has presented since she first founded her business, Diane von Furstenberglaughed. “Well that’s a good question!” she said backstage at Lincoln Center at her spring 2014 show—what could potentially be her 87th time unveiling new ready-to-wear designs since her first presentation in 1970 at the Gotham Hotel. Has a lot changed since then? Absolutely, she agreed. But one thing has stayed the same. “I still get nervous,” she said. “I was feeling calm all week, and then I couldn’t sleep at all last night.”

It’s that unpredictability in life that is addressed in her latest collection. “It’s such a strange world we live in,” she explained. “I wanted to respond to that by creating something of beauty and serenity, like an oasis.” She is also fighting to create a better place in New York City for the fashion industry as president of the Council of Fashion Designers of America. “It’s really upsetting to me. I’ve been working seriously in giving fashion a place that it deserves," she said. "Fashion week is so important for designers.”

Source Elle.com

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Beyoncé wears Gucci on her tour. Gucci viste a Beyoncé en su gira!

Frida Giannini has designed a range of exclusive dresses for Mrs. Carter's tour Beyonce Show will begin on September 8th in Brazil and that will take her through Venezuela, Mexico and Puerto Rico.

Frida Giannini ha diseñado una serie de vestidos exclusivos para la gira Mrs. Carter Show que Beyoncé comenzará el próximo 8 de septiembre en Brasil y que la llevará a recorrer Venezuela, México y Puerto Rico.

JCrew Style Guide Sneak Peek

Wardrobe Essentials...... Guide to Building a Ready-for-Anything Closet!

Wardrobe essentials are the building blocks to a solid and functional style.

Examples of wardrobe staples are the basic v-neck tee, little black dress and dark wash jeans. They're simple, versatile and can be worn with almost anything, at any time of the year! 

So how do you know if your wardrobe is lacking the essentials?"

It may not be that obvious to you, but a sign could be that you spend more money on buying new clothes rather than wearing them.

Here are the common tell-tale signs:

• You feel like you have nothing to wear despite your stuffed wardrobe
• You tend to buy a lot of new clothes and accessories that are usually worn a few times
• When putting together an outfit, you may feel that your look is boring, or that you've worn it in the same way in ages

If you found one or more of those points familiar, then your wardrobe really needs a reality check with some trend-proofing! 

What Exactly is a Wardrobe Essential?

Most of the staples are basic and versatile - and some pieces are essential for the various inevitable occasions such as job interviews and your conservative auntie's 60th birthday bash.

• Trend proof - you can wear them on all occasions without sacrificing style
• Flexible - you can change the whole look of it by adding a couple of accessories
• Your wardrobe foundation - without them you'll end up feeling like something's missing. It's like not having underwear which is essential
• Style savers - use them to tone down a dressy or an excessively trendy outfit
• Outfit multipliers - with for example 12 basic garments you can create up to 80 outfits! (This is called 'Wardrobe Capsule')

How Does Wardrobe Essentials Work?

They're not as exciting as the current fashion trends but wardrobe essentials ups the flexibility of your style and wardrobe - which takes away a lot of the frustration we're often faced when putting together clothes.

Think of your wardrobe staples as blank canvas which you can build your outfits on.

For example, if you're wearing a plain simple black dress, you can put the "frosting" on there with statement jewelry and a pair of trendy shoes. 

The closet essentials are also your outfit fixers. You can use them to tone down a too trendy or flashy outfit! Like say, if you wore a ruffled striped shirt and would like to make it less frilly, just add a plain cardigan or V-neck sweater.

You can never go wrong with plain staple pieces. They're classics that never get outdated and go with absolutely everything. 

New & Updated Wardrobe List

I realized that many of the wardrobe essentials I had listed on this site prior to November 2010 were a bit limited and I've come to understand that not everyone likes black. If you've reviewed the Guide to Seasonal Color Analysis you may already know that most Springs and Summers don't suit it either!

Now before you start updating your closet with the indispensables, here are some tips on how to make the process go smoothly: 

Guidelines for Buying Wardrobe Essentials

• The first thing you might want to do is to review the contents of your drawers and closets. This is where Closet Organizing comes into the picture. You also want to make sure that you buy essentials suitable for your lifestyle and climate.
• Get at least 2 of each, 3 is even better! It's nice to have a spare t-shirt when the one you're wearing gets a ketchup stain
• After securing 2 of each type, add even more but in various styles (eg. different necklines and waist styles. Such as a basic tee with front placket - also known as Henley or grandpa t-shirt)
• Secure each essential in your neutrals first (both light and dark neutral) and then move over to your best colors (eg. if you're a Winter add true-reds, hot pink, purple, etc.).
• Make sure that the details and style of the staples are versatile! Avoid any fancy details and colors on your wardrobe basics - stick to simplicity first. This ensures that you'll be able to wear them with any style and outfit.
• Your most expensive wardrobe essential (eg. wool coat) should always be a neutral color.
• Best neutrals for cool skin tones: Black, navy, grey, snow and soft white. Silver. Anything blue-based.
• Best neutrals for warm skin tones: Brown, navy (for the deep and warm), olive, camel, cream. Gold. Anything yellow-based.

Black is considered a staple for classy fashionistas, but it can look horrible on you if you're a Summer or Spring (Clear Spring and Cool Winters are an exception). But the trick is to wear it with a color from your palette, or away from the face if possible.

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Hello Summer!!! I was waiting for you!

Welcome to My Life Summer!

One of my favorite seasons of the year is here! Who doesn't love Summer specially if you live by the beach right? One of the most important thing during this time of the year is how we take care of our skin ... here are some of my must have summer products. I've been using them for years and I found them not only great but affordable!

Summer Skin Care Tips

Hot weather, salt water, humidity, and chlorine take their toll on our skin during the summer months. Here are some helpful summer skin care tips and solutions for keeping your skin safe and beautiful all summer long.

DON'T NEGLECT YOUR SKIN

Did you know that most skin aging occurs during the summer? So consistent application of sun protection, regular professional facials, and a good home skin care routine are your best defenses against fun in the sun...and heat.

WEARING SUNSCREEN EVERY DAY WILL SIGNIFICANTLY CUT BACK ON ACCUMULATIVE SUN DAMAGE

Recent information from the UCLA skin research department indicates that 78% of all the sun damage incurred in a lifetime is from incidental exposure! You may say "I'm not out at all during the day" but just walking to your car, and even driving in your car will expose you to unnecessary sun damage. Windshields do nothing to protect you from UV rays! Wear a moisturizer that contains a sun block with a minimum of SPF #15. Apply it in the morning so you'll be covered all day! 

FOR THOSE WHO SUFFER FROM BACK BREAKOUTS, AVOID HAIR CONDITIONER CONTAINING PANTHENOL

If back breakouts trouble you, it could be an ingredient in your hair conditioner that's causing the problem. Panthenol, well-known for its benefit for strengthening the hair, may be a potential pore-clogger. Why the back? Simply because when you rinse out hair conditioner, a residue of the product stays on your back. Use hair products that do not contain Panthenol, exfoliate your back with a mild cleansing gel and exfoliating cloth three times a week and apply an anti-bacterial lotion and your back will be clear for summer. Renée Rouleau offers back facials which can help to remove acne scars and prevent break outs.

TO PRODUCE LESS OIL ON THE FACE, NEVER WASH WITH A BAR OF SOAP

One of the biggest complaints we hear during the summer is, "My skin gets so oily!" The binders that hold a bar of soap together are in an alkaline base (high pH balance), which will strip all the water and natural oils out of the skin, causing the surface of the skin to dehydrate. Your skin cells need to stay moist in order to be healthy, and without water, your skin will be producing more oil to compensate for the lack of water which is that last thing you want your skin to do in the heat of the summer! Using soap can also cause more break outs as the dehydrated cells being caused from the drying soap can cause a layer of dry skin cell buildup which can trap oil and keep them clogged in the pores. 

AVOID DAIRY PRODUCTS IF YOUR SKIN IS PRONE TO BREAK OUTS

With the heat and humidity in the summer, break outs are a real concern for a lot of people. And we've all heard that greasy foods and chocolate cause breakouts. In our experience, when breakouts are cyst-like in the chin and jawline area, most often this is related to excessive dairy products in your diet. Try cutting out cheese, milk, ice cream, and frozen yogurt, and watch your skin clear up! There are many other ways to get calcium in your diet; broccoli, asparagus and orange juice. 

WHEN SOOTHING A SUNBURN, AVOID APPLYING LOTION. INSTEAD USE COLD YOGURT!

Okay. So you thought you had on plenty of sunscreen and the next thing you know, you got fried. A common misconception about soothing a sunburn is that you should keep re-applying lotion (especially aloe vera-based lotion) to keep the skin moist. But layering lotion on sunburned skin traps heat, keeping the skin red longer. Skin must breathe to let out heat. Cold plain yogurt applied to the skin works as an anti-inflammatory and heat remover. Apply, let dry for 15 minutes, and rinse. Repeat every hour.

USE HAND CREAM THAT CONTAINS SUNSCREEN

Did you know that the majority of aging that occurs on the hands (sun spots and wrinkles) is attributable to driving in the car with your hands on the steering wheel? Make sure to use a hand cream with an SPF of at least #15 every day.

FOR SOOTHING SENSITIVE SKIN, KEEP YOUR PRODUCTS IN THE REFRIGERATOR

For skins that have redness or rosacea-like symptoms, the constant heat in the summer can keep skin looking red and irritated. Keep your products in the refrigerator so that when you use them, they not only feel refreshing, but the cold acts as a vaso-constrictor to reduce the dilation of the cappillaries and reduces  visible redness.  

GET YOUR ZZZZ'S

According to recent research, the vast majority of Americans - particularly women - are sleep-deprived. Lack of sleep not only makes you grouchy, forgetful, and drowsy, it also wreaks havoc on your skin. Even an extra 30-60 minutes every night will make a difference.

WASH YOUR MAKEUP BRUSHES WEEKLY AND LET DRY IN THE SUN

During the summer your skin is oiler, so using your makeup brushes on your face can cause bacteria and oil to get caught within the bristles resulting in clogged pores and break outs. How to wash your makeup brushes: Fill a glass with warm water and 1 tablespoon of gentle shampoo or gel cleanser. Swish brushes in the glass creating a lather. Rinse well and use a comb to de-tangle the bristles and get them back in their original shape. Let dry in an upright glass out in the sun. The sunlight destroys bacteria and helps to dry your brushes faster.

Givenchy's family affair for autumn/winter 2013 campaign

For Givenchy's autumn/winter 2013 campaign, creative director Riccardo Tisci has enlisted his fashion 'family' including actress Amanda Seyfried and stylish mother-daughter duo Carine and Julia Roitfeld.

Carine Roitfeld and Julia Restoin Roitfeld in Givenchy's autumn/winter 2014 campaign Photo: Mert & Marcus

As well as being a man of many talents, Givenchy's Riccardo Tisci is also a man of many fabulous friends. For his autumn/winter 2013 campaign he has enlisted a handful of his most beautiful, including Carine Roitfeld and her daughter Julia, and Hollywood actress Amanda Seyfried to pose in his gyspsy-inspired, Bambi-adorned wares.

"These people are my family. They have always believed in me. They are very faithful to me," says Tisci. "Faithfulness and love are the most amazing things in what I want to do."

The Roitfelds and Seyfried are joined by Spanish actor Quim Gutiérrez and models Dalianah Arekion and Mariano Ontanon, who complete what Tisci calls his Givenchy "gang" (what we wouldn't give to be a part of that).

"I think it is a moment of history for me in fashion for my own gang. I want to credit each time the people that are very faithful to my style, and faithful as human beings," he adds. "This time, there is a gypsy feeling because it is the inspiration of the collection."

It's Seyfried's first appearance in a high-fashion campaign, and having recently been announced as the new face of the fashion house's Irresistible fragrance it seems she's well and truly been welcomed into the fold.

Carine Roitfeld and daughter Julia, both long-time supporters and fans of Riccardo's work ( Tisci even gifted Julia's baby daughter with some Givenchy couture pieces when she was born ), don floral pieces which look suspiciously like Kim Kardashian's now-legendary Met Ball dress . Mother Carine also styled the shoot, which was photographed by Mert & Marcus.

Amanda Seyfried in the Givenchy campaign. Photos: Mert & Marcus

Source: The Telegraph

XoXo,

Jodie Aboud

TAYLOR SWIFT NEW ELLE COVER

I have to admit that I'm not a big fan of Taylor Swift but I do like the job that Elle Magazine did with this new Cover and the editorial!... 

Here is a little bit of this PoP Star that has more than 22 million followers in Twitter!

Metallic leather and bonded jersey bomber jacket, Burberry Prorsum, $3,395, visit burberry.com.

Printed double-faced satin dress, price on request, sandals $1,895, both, Proenza Schouler, at Proenza Schouler, NYC.

Pink latex emroidered caraco, price on request, silk faille shorts, $690, both, Oscar de la Renta, visitoscardelarenta.com. Cotton tank top, Calvin Klein Underwear, $28.

Beaded cape, gloves, prices on request, jeans, $490, hat, $995, leather belt, $395, pumps, $825, all, Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane, at Saint Laurent, NYC.

Taylor Swift wears a printed dress from Louis Vuitton, a white gold necklace with onyx and diamonds from Van Cleef & Arpels, and a diamond bracelet from Harry Winston.

Hope you enjoy it and like it as much as I do! really cute!

Don't forget to follow me on twitter @jodieaboud and instagram @jodiescloset 

JoJo Beach Wear Photo Shoot Sneak Peek in Miami

So I've been getting ready to the new shoot of my exclusive swimwear line in Miami and here is a sneak peek of what happened last december 18th with Designer Jodie Aboud         ( ME) , Photographer Josh Ott, Makeup & Hair Stylist MJ Makeup and the 2 beautiful Models and friends Marion Vijar and Carolina Delgado. It was a great day, we started at 9 am and we finished about 4 PM. Can't wait to see the edited pictures and share it with all of you.

For more information about my brand JoJo Beach Wear go to www.jojobeachwear.com

Photo by Jodie's Closet : Beads beads and more beads! Making the accessories for the shoot.@jodieaboud @pachiscouture

Photo by Jodie's Closet : Photographer JoshOtt and Model Carolina Delgado

Photo By Jodie's Closet Makeup Artist MJ Makeup and Model Marion Vijar

Photo by Jodie's Closet : Models Carolina Delgado and Marion Vijar

Photo by Jodie's Closet : Photographer JoshOtt and Model Marion Vijar