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LIGHTWEIGHT ITEMS TO WEAR AT HOME DURING QUARANTINE

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Comfort is king, especially during the quarantine. So ditch your summer linen suit sets and stiff blouses—this season is all about lightweight loungewear so chic, you can wear it to chill at home or for your daily walk around the block (and not feel completely disheveled if you run into neighbors).

SHOP OUR PICKS FROM MATE THE LABEL:

Haven Dress, $138

Logan Shirt, $98

Lane Crop Thermal, $72

Dana Midi Dress, $128

Layla Thermal Dress, $128

Avery Midi Dress, $138

Boxy Cropped Crew, $64

Classic Henley, $88

Rogue Dress, $78

WHY SHOP AT MATE: MATE is a Clean Essentials brand made sustainably in Los Angeles with non-toxic, natural, and certified organic materials. Organic Cotton isn’t treated equally. That’s why MATE strictly sources GOTS Certified Organic Cotton, which stands for the Global Organic Textile Standard. It is globally recognized to be the highest standard, including environmental and social criteria. Mate cotton is grown in Maharashtra, India, and knitted in the United States.

MATE MISSION: ” Spread Love, Not Chemicals “ The fashion industry is dirty and we are here to clean it up. Did you know that there are over 8,000 synthetic chemicals used in clothing manufacturing? Many of these chemicals are known to be carcinogenic, endocrine-disrupting, and hazardous to our health. MATE is committed to using non-toxic, natural, and certified organic materials.

Mate’s goal is to offer Women everywhere a Clean product that is just as beautiful as it is sustainable. Mate is proud to be a female-founded company that is predominately operated by women! The founder is Kayti O’Connell Carr. What she has done so far is amazing and we here at BeautyLeeBar are happy to be a buyer.

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MATE THE LABEL BEST PART: Mate believes that what goes around comes around, literally. They are working hard behind the scenes to offer us the consumers the chance to return their goodies after use, so Mate can recycle them and (poof) turn them into new products. Cool, right?

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MATE THE LABEL take a holistic approach to sustainability and consider the full life-cycle of their clothing. Mate use non-toxic, natural and certified Organic materials that are easy on your skin and the environment. When you purchase from MATE, you are supporting a healthier and cleaner eco-system. Go you.

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BOOKS TO READ DURING QUARANTINE

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Looking to take a breather from Netflix and dive into a new book? Today the Hello Beauty team is sharing the reads we recommend adding to your quarantine activity list. We all need a little escape right now, whether it’s through a feel-good playlist or a new paperback—it’s the self-care rituals we incorporate in our daily routines that matter most for our mental health during this time. Sink into the books that caught our attention during the current pandemic, and let us know what you’re reading in the comments on Instagram.

Quick Background: Hogoè Elimiera has become our favorite person to follow and to read! Hogoè Elimiera is a BLACK FEMALE author and a model. Hogoè Elimiera is a college student and is from Lomé, Togo. Below are her amazing books where you can purchase from Amazon.

Painfully Numb Paperback ($8.78)

by Hogoè Elimiera (Author)

I’m dark-skinned before I am black.” Paperback ($6.90)

by Hogoè Elimiera (Author)

Rose Scented Scars Paperback ($8.03)

by Hogoè Elimiera (Author)

logically Depressed Paperback ($8.34)

by Hogoe Elimiera (Author)

Hey, lost child Paperback ($8.59)

by Hogoe Elimiera (Author)

Dear Me, Thank You For Existing Paperback ($5.38)

by Hogoè Elimiera (Author)

Dear Future Kids Paperback

by Hogoe kpessou (Author)

To my one-sided flutters Paperback ($6.00)

by Hogoè Elimiera (Author)

Too me to be human, Too human to be me Paperback

by Hogoe Elimiera (Author)

Check Hogoe Elimiera Instagram out and let us know in the comments what other book recommendations we should read next! Thank you for reading and welcome to the family xx.

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FASHION NOVA: JEANS TO ACCENTUATE YOUR WAIST

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When you take a photo, it’s all about knowing your angles—chin down, back arched, whatever works for you, right? The same mindset applies when you’re dressing for your body. Knowing the silhouettes that flatter your frame makes it that much easier when deciding what to wear. If you’re going for an outfit that accentuates your waist, it all starts with a great pair of high-rise jeans. A simple tip, I know, but part of feeling your best and loving your body starts with being confident and comfortable in your clothing—no matter your personal style or shape.

The beauty of high-rise jeans is the silhouette snatches at the smallest part of your waist and elongates your legs, lending the illusion of longer stems. Oldest trick in the book, but for good reason—because it works. Shop my picks for high-rise jeans below.

I am not a jeans type of person at all. I have only 4 pairs of jeans which are for work. I work in retail and for my job, we can only wear khakis or jeans. But, with Fashion Nova on deck, I might just have to reconsider. The jeans I purchased are comfortable, fitted, stylish, and do the booty justice. Fashion Nova is having a sale on their entire website. USE CODE: STAYHOME to get 30-80% OFF EVERYTHING!

Want more Fashion Nova? Check out QUARANTINE N CHILL LOUNGEWEAR and STYLISH SWEATERS TO UPDATE YOUR WFH WARDROBE and FASHION NOVA: DRESSING FOR YOUR BODY

HAVE YOU PURCHASED ANYTHING ON FASHION NOVA? IF SO, HOW WAS YOUR EXPERIENCE.

3 Moves To Get YOUR ABS Bikini-Ready

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If you’re anything like me, then you already have way too many bikinis lined up on your shopping wishlist for the new season. With swimsuit weather around the corner comes the pressure to kick your fitness plan into high gear. While a toned body doesn’t appear overnight, there are exercises you can do to quickly tighten and define your core so you can feel your best once bikini season arrives.

Here are tips for how to get your abs ready for summer + my favorite bikinis from IconSwim that compliments the curves.

Before I continue, I do want to say this post was written ahead of time and I purchased these gorgeous bikinis when it was on sale. So no I did not get the price wrong. IconSwim always have a sale going, so don’t be discouraged. Scroll down to read!

Raised-Leg Crunches

Tones: Lower and middle abs

How To: Lie flat on your back and raise your legs, bending your knees to form a 90-degree angle. Place your hands behind your head and slowly crunch straight forward, pulsing your upper body toward your knees. Remember to keep your back flat, chin up, and try to get your shoulder blades off the ground for each crunch.

Reps: 3 sets of 30

Jackknife Push-Ups

Tones: Arms, core, and legs

How To: On a BOSU ball, position your arms shoulder-width apart and do a push-up. As you power up, pop your feet open, and then bring them back together as you go back down. The ball requires you to engage your core muscles while you complete this move, making it great for strength training.

Reps: 3 sets of 30 seconds

Bicycle Crunches

Tones: Middle and upper abs

How To: Lie on the floor and place your legs at a 90-degree angle with your arms behind your head. Keep your shoulders high and your lower back squeezed against the mat. Pump your legs back and forth in a bicycle motion, with your shoulders off the ground. We suggest crunching left and right, touching your elbow to your opposite knee to engage your obliques (a.k.a. love handles).

Reps: 3 sets of 30 seconds

ICONSWIM BIKINI FAVES:

Drippin’ Bikini-Blue,$16

Blue top featuring the word, Drippin in yellow with matching bottoms

Stripe Me Down Bikini-Black,$16

Black, long sleeve, cropped top featuring a white trim design with matching vertically, striped high waist bottoms. 

You Had Me At Aloha Bikini-Blue,$16

Blue top with matching bottoms featuring a cutout design.

Stripe Where I Belong Bikini-Black,$16

Multicolor neon cropped top with a thick stripe design featuring matching bottoms with a thick waistband and color trim

You Had Me At Aloha Bikini-Floral,$16

Multicolor, floral print top with matching bottoms featuring a cutout design.

Sea Level Bikini-Orange,$16

Orange top featuring purple straps with matching high-waist bottoms

Surfin Bikini-Floral Print,$16

Floral print cropped top with matching high waist bottoms. Bottoms feature a cutout and mesh paneling. 

Running Game Monokini-Red/Orange, $16

Redish orange colormonokini featuring a front keyhole cut out with an added strap.

In A Bind Bikini-Orange,$16

Orange short sleeve, cropped top featuring a front knotted style with matching thin strap, cheeky bottoms. 

Two-Faced Monokini-Orange,$16

Multicolor one-piece featuring keyhole cutout designs in the front and back.

All In All Bikini- Neon Yellow,$16

Bright neon yellow top featuring left side gold zipper. Bottoms feature gold zipper down left hip and high waist fit.

Now You Sea Me Bikini-Print,$16

 Multicolor print top featuring matching bottoms with a criss-cross cut out design.

Living The Simple Life Set-Orange,$20

Catch A Break Hikini-Neon Yellow,$26

Yellow bikini top with matching high waisted, high cut bottoms. Paired with a yellow, half sleeve mesh top.

I will definitely be buying more swimsuits from IconSwim! The quality and prices are amazing plus the sizes range from xsmall-2x. Hopefully Rona decides to give us our Summer back so I can actually go to the beach or on a yacht somewhere that is beautiful and secluded. Unlike others, I have been staying inside making sure I don’t gain anymore weight and planning my next mini trip that no one is going to know about sssshhhhh.

HOW ARE YOU GETTING READY FOR THE SUMMERTIME? Comment Below!

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