Brazilian Cut Bikini Bottoms

From Left to Right: BECCA by Rebecca Virtue - Cha-Cha-Cha Tie Side Bottom, BECCA by Rebecca Virtue - Sunrise Tie Side Basic Bottom, Vitamin A Gold Swimwear - Brasilia Bottom , Marc by Marc Jacobs - Havana Floral Euro Bikini Bottom

The Brazilian cut of bikini bottoms offers the least amount of coverage while the American cut offers moderate to full coverage.

In my opinion the Brazilian cut and the Euro-cut complement a women bottom much nicer, by giving it a rounder and fuller shape or by simply enhancing it.

I consider the narrow style bottom of Brazilian cut bikinis an extremely sexy yet classy and sophisticated swimwear style.

I would love to hear your thoughts on this subject. What is your favorite style of swimwear?

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Xo Claudia Nover

Summer Wardrobe Essentials

1-Luli Fama Rabiosa Studs & Fringe Triangle Bikini , 2-Dolce & Gabbana Cube Sunglasses, 3-Luli Fama 'Panchanga - South Beach' Tunic Cover-Up, 4-Paloma Barcelo Strappy Ankle-Wrap Espadrille, 5-Betsey Johnson Neon Tote,

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Xo Claudia Nover



Beware of the Sun!

3LAB Sunscreen

Sunburn or Suntan, both indicate skin damage from UV rays.

"Tanned skin is damaged skin!"

Don't forget to protect yourself from the sun every day, even if it is cloudy and cool. Ultraviolet rays can damage unprotected skin in as little as 15 minutes.

Keep sun protection handy (sunscreen, wide-brim hats, sunglasses, sun-protective clothing, etc) and enjoy your summer outdoors.

My advice to you is to seek shade and avoid over exposure to the sun between 11 AM and 4 PM when the UV rays are most damaging.

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Xo Claudia Nover

Does it smell like Bacon?

Does your house smell like bacon in the morning?

If yes, then let me sound the "Alert"!!! Your health may be compromised.

Seriously, bacon is not your friend!  You shouldn't be eating it and you shouldn't be feeding it to your family.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and therefore it should be the most nutritious.

It has always been one of my favorite meals and I never, EVER skip it! Neither should you, or anybody that is working towards living a healthy lifestyle. But if you want nutrition first thing in the morning, please, pass on the bacon.

I advise you to eliminate bacon from your diet and look for healthier breakfast options.

Let me offer this creative option: If you really need bacon that bad in your life, just adopt a pig! ;)

Here is what you need to stick to: fruit, yogurt, nuts, whole grains, nut butters, and fruit and vegetable shakes. Give them a chance, you won't be sorry.

Tell us all about your breakfast!

Have a great day!

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Xo Claudia Nover

Avocado Magic



Avocado by Petr Kratochvil

I love Avocado!

I include this nutrient dense superfood in many meals, and I am always on the hunt for new healthy recipes that utilize this magical fruit.

If you share my passion for Avocados and want to share some of your delicious recipes with us,  please leave some of your suggestions here on the Blog. Let us know also when and why did you start eating Avocado?

Thank you and Have great week!

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Xo Claudia Nover

Laziness is Very Unattractive

Is exercising on your 'to do' list for today?

If not, you need to start doing a better job of making your health number one on your own 'to do' list.

Do it for yourself and for the ones that love you!

I hope you find some motivation in my words to 'Just do It'.

j/fit Vinyl Kettlebell Set

"Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body; it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity." John F. Kennedy

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Challenge

Nike 'Free TR Fit

"It is a shame for a woman to grow old without ever seeing the strength and beauty of which her body is capable." Socrates

I love to exercise and I do it consistently 4 to 5 times a week.

Exercise is extremely empowering and rewarding, whether it's physically, emotionally, mentally and/or socially.

Today, I challenge you to: Be Brave and Commit to your Health! Commit to a Healthy Lifestyle! Commit to Wholesome Food and Exercise!

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Xo Claudia Nover

Wardrobe Malfunctions

Nike Tempo Women's Running Shorts

I can say that this style of running short is a training essential for the majority of American women that I see, and that we can certainly find them in various colors in closets across the country.

Women wear this sports clothing item to the gym, to the grocery store, to run errands in general, and many times paired with a small, itty-bitty purse.

I wanted to share my thoughts about the appropriate way of wearing this particular short.

First, I wanted to say that the different types of  clothing items have different names for a reason. If these shorts are categorized as "running shorts", then please use them to run. Restrain from wearing them in other types of physical activities, such as fitness classes, to avoid rather unpleasent wardrobe malfunctions.

These shorts weren't concieved to execute deep butterfly streches, lying leg/knee lifts for abs, etc. The last probable thing your workout buddies are interested in seing, while working out, is your croch, and/or your butt cheeks, not to mention other body parts.

Second, running shorts are not casual clothing items, and the little purses that I see them getting paired with don't change that fact. Workout clothes are meant to be worn to workout in, not to go shopping in or to go out for lunch with friends in.

So my advice for you, my dear reader, is to dress appropriate for the occasion, whatever it may be!

You will feel more confortable as will everybody around you.

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Xo Claudia Nover

How to do the trend: Colorblocking



Milly 'Imara' Dress

      1- Colorblock with accessories;

      2- Buy a colorblocked dress, top or bottom;

      3- Pair a bright hue clothing item with a neutral hue clothing item (e.g. white, grey, brown and black);

                               

      4- Pair up to three clothing items of three different hues.

      Here are some my favorite colorblocking hues combinations:

. White, Black, Red

. Deep Blue, Pink, White

. Green, Navy, Pink

. Cobalt Blue, White, Orange

. Magenta, Orange, Navy

      Have fun colorblocking out there!

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Claudia Nover

Asymmetrical Hemlines

Riller & Fount Willow Dress

Make a statement with a beautiful asymmetrical hemline skirt or dress!

I am loving this trend! Asymmetrical Hemlines are very flattering to most women and can make you look edgy and elegant at the same time.

Xo Claudia

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