Vintage Summer Fashion Tips That Still Feel Fresh

Bella Breakdown These throwback looks and trends still work for Summer 2016! From the 1920’s: a duster cover-up, high-waisted pants and flapper silhouettes.   From the 1930’s: wide-legged flair pants, bikini bombshells and prints.   From the 1940’s: high-waisted shorts and a tied button-up shirt.   From the 1950’s: sweetheart meets bombshell look, a bare midriff, and a sunbathed beauty look.   From the 1960’s: a cropped lace top, mini-skirts, a Bardot by the beach look, and crocheted pieces.   From the 1970’s: bell sleeves, platform shoes, the naked suit look, and disco classics.   From the 1980’s: embellished...

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5 Yoga Moves for Toned Arms

Bella Breakdown Looking to tone those arms? Here are 5 great yoga moves to help get your arms looking great in time for summer. #1 Plank Reach With your body in plank position, first reach your right arm directly out in front of you, then return it back to its’ original position. Repeat with your left arm. #2 Side Plank Circles In side plank position, circle your extended arm around in a giant circle. Switch sides. #3 Tabletop Reach In reverse tabletop position with your tummy facing the ceiling, reach one arm forward and up to the sky, then...

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7 Hair Tricks You Can Find in the Kitchen

Bella Breakdown We love trying new hair treatments from the beauty aisles, but after a while, buying expensive masks and treatments can really add up. Instead of spending tons on your lovely locks, why not try whipping up some beauty treatments with what you already have? We know you’ll be surprised by how well these work. COFFEE Grind up some of your stale coffee beans and use to exfoliate the scalp! The added natural oil from the coffee berry also helps lock in moisture.   COCONUT OIL Who doesn’t know the virtue of incorporating coconut oil into your diet...

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3 Firming Moves That Won’t Feel Like a Workout

Bella Breakdown There’s nothing better than feeling like a kid again! These three easy moves take you back to playtime and don’t even feel like a workout, but don’t worry, you’ll see plenty of results ; )   FROG HOP This move works your quads, glutes and legs. Start in a squat position and jump straight up extending your arms straight above your head. Repeat without pausing in between for 30 seconds straight. BEAR CRAWL Help work on your arms, shoulders, abs, legs and back with this move. Start on all fours and rise up onto your toes. Start...

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5 Brilliant Things You Can Do With Mason Jars

Bella Breakdown We love the humble mason jar. From flower vase to kid friendly cups there are so many uses for these household stapes. What’s also great is you can pick up a box of new lids and suddenly last year’s jars look like new! See what other clever ways you can use them around the house:   Salt and Peppa – Do you really need that vintage set of salt and pepper shakers from the antique mall? Why not grab a couple mini mason’s, pop some small holes in and make your own! Bonus points if you do...

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