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How to Keep Your White Sneakers Clean
When your pretty white sneakers start looking dirty or stained — don’t panic. We found a great line of products that are safe and incredibly effective to use on your precious kicks!
Meet Jason Markk, the founder of Los Angeles based Jason Markk sneaker cleaning service. Located in the Little Tokyo district of Los Angeles, the Jason Markk Flagship location is a concept space of “The world’s first drop-off shoe care service” and retail boutique. This is a boutique where experienced and knowledgeable Sneaker Care Technicians (SCTs) take care of your shoes and a place where you can also shop sneaker lifestyle products.
Whether you live in L.A. or not, you can buy Markk’s entire line of sneaker cleaning products right here. So before you rub your shoes with baking soda or toothpaste, try Markk’s expert line of products.
Read on to shop a few of Markk’s cleaning products to keep your sneakers looking squeaky clean!
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5 Ways Trish Regan Manages Work-Life Balance
FOX Business Network’s Trish Regan is making the jump from FBN’s 2 PM/ET hour to hosting “Trish Regan Primetime” which will debut on the network at 8PM/ET on Monday, October 15th. We asked Trish ahead of the premiere how she juggles a hectic work schedule on top of being a mother of three.
As a journalist in a 24-hour breaking news cycle, finding a balance between work and life isn’t easy — and, let’s face it, these days, one tweet can change the news cycle in less than a minute.
But, as a working mother, I’ve learned that creating a balance IS a REAL thing and I’ll go so far as to even say, that while it’s never perfect, the work-life balance is more attainable than you would think.
These are my five tips — and, whenever things get too hectic, I always circle straight back to them!
1. Know Your Priorities
This is critical. Knowing my priorities forces me to keep everything in perspective. My biggest priority is my family. I love my job, and as fired up as I get when I’m reporting and analyzing the news — I’m just as happy on a Saturday morning snuggling with my babies. If you gave me the option of a black-tie red carpet event or being home playing board games with my husband and our three children? I’ll take being at home every time.
I value my time with my family more than anything — and, as such, I’ve become extremely aware and protective of that time. Time must be budgeted – and opportunities must be weighed through the prism of what one is giving up. In economics, we call this an “opportunity cost.” Time is not infinite and when you chose one thing, you’re forgoing another. So, make sure you have your priorities straight. They’ll provide you the discipline you need to best manage your time.
2. Get Creative
On-the-air, I’m laser focused. I’m intense. I’m ambitious. But, at home – it’s all about my husband and three children. They mean the world to me. You know that expression, “careful what you wish for?” I knew moving to primetime would be a huge opportunity — 8 pm is the most coveted hour in cable news — but that opportunity would dramatically alter my schedule and time with my family. I think young parents often find ourselves in this spot. We work so hard to get where we are and we’re still aggressively pursuing our careers at the same time that our children need us the most.
As such, we need to be creative and we need to rethink the traditional approach on how to best manage a family. Case in point? James, the kids and I… we used to eat family dinner every night at 6 PM sharp. Now, instead of a family dinner, we have a family breakfast. My morning is devoted to my kids. I drop them at school and when I can, I pick them up. We FaceTime in the afternoon and before bed every night. And, I’ve found other ways to bring my children into my work life — I try to take one child with me whenever I travel. They take turns and they all look forward to that alone time with Mommy!
They love it — and I love it too. These workarounds aren’t perfect but, the reality is: every family must make sacrifices. The most important thing is that my children know how much I love them.
3. It’s Okay To Be Selfish
One of the most important things a person can learn to do in life is to say “no.” Do you really need to sit through that late meeting? Could you do a conference call instead? Time management matters and, hey, it’s a lot easier to say no initially than go to an event wishing you weren’t there!
4. Put Down The Phone On Weekends (and, Maybe, Get An Apple Watch)
I recently got an Apple Watch and it’s actually been huge for me. I’ll admit, sometimes it was hard not to check my phone. Now? I can actually put it down for hours at a stretch thanks to the watch. I know that if someone really needs me, they’ll find me. I’ll hear it and see it on my wrist. So, it saves me from checking the phone — and allows me to focus more on my family.
5. Organize! And Don’t Be Afraid To Get A Little Online Help…
For some people, organization comes naturally – and for others, the organization is learned. I’m definitely part of the latter group. Between work, three little kids at different schools (all with homework and extracurricular activities of their own!) as well as a husband that has a demanding career himself — there were times I found myself struggling to keep everything straight. Heck, the kid’s after-school schedule is a geometry problem onto itself! Last winter, I go tired of playing catch up. One afternoon, I went to the stationary store and bought eight calendars. EIGHT.
I hung them all over the house. In theory, it was a good idea — but, in practice, it meant I was running around trying to update eight calendars! After a week or so, I graduated to the google calendar. It’s color-coded and each member of the family is on there. Somehow, I never thought I’d grow up to be the woman checking my color-coded online calendar to make sure everyone was where they needed to be … but, so be it! If it’s not on the calendar, it’s not happening.
Being your best at work and being your best at home requires discipline and focus. It also requires planning, patience, and creativity. It’s worth it.
This story is part of Style Salute’s Empowering Women and Workplaces initiative. Style Salute, a media company dedicated to helping women live a smarter and more stylish life, scouts experts from all over the world to help readers tackle big decision-making moments by giving them the information they need to make informed and empowered choices whether that in civic engagement, finance, career, health, wellness and more.
FOX Business Network’s Trish Regan is making the jump from FBN’s 2PM/ET hour to hosting “Trish Regan Primetime” which will debut on the network at 8PM/ET on Monday, October 15th. We asked Trish ahead of the premiere how she juggles a hectic work schedule on top of being a mother of three.
Another habit that makes you feel irresistible to yourself? Organizing your $$$. Not sure where to start?
Don’t get all flustered. Our friends at Ellevest know a lot about how to handle that cash money. Their digital service uses an algorithm specifically designed for women’s incomes and life cycles to figure out the best investing strategy for you. Plus Style Salute readers get a little something extra to start you off. Learn more here.
Plus, here are more career topics for you…
Best Career Advice You Could Ever Receive
5 Things Ridiculously Successful Women Always Do
Ellevest’s CEO Sallie Krawcheck Shares How to Ask for a Raise (and Get It)
Kate Middleton Uses This $65 Facial Oil Every Night
Snagging the title of “Duchess” maybe a little harder to obtain in this lifetime, but the youthful, glowing skin of one? Not so much. Just like her perfectly polished outfits, Kate Middleton’s skin always looks glowing and radiant.
So, when it comes to skincare, it’s only natural that a royal would settle for nothing less than the best, right? If I had to guess a price point on Middleton’s skincare routine, I’d guess something in the thousands, right?
Wrong. According to People magazine, the Duchess of Cambridge’s go-to skincare product is an all-natural, cruelty-free “beauty elixir” that retails for $65 and is available to order here in the states.
here in the states.
Keep scrolling to shop the facial oil the Duchess uses every night for glowing and radiant skin each morning.
Beuti, known as “the Royal’s Favorite Face Oil“, has an all-natural blend of 14 different plant-based oils, and can easily be shipped to anywhere within the United States. With an impressive list of ingredients including omegas 3,5,6, and 7 and Caribbean coral, which is known to neutralize the enzyme known to progress aging and sun damage, it’s a no-brainer to see why it’s quickly become a Middleton favorite.
Sensitive skin? Don’t sweat it. The product is 98% organic and manufacturer Credo promises to provide the largest clean beauty and skincare assortments that are vetted by experts. You can view the complete list of ingredients on their website so you know exactly what you’re putting onto your skin. Whether you choose to wear it under your makeup as a moisturizer or make it apart of your nightly skin routine, it will prove to be worthy of your time and money.
Head over to People to read the full article. Then, check out a few more of Middleton’s favorite go-to products.
This is How to Successfully Break a Bad Habit
Summer is nearing an end, which means it’s time to start planning for the holidays. First up? Those pesky New Year’s resolutions that we all make to break our bad habits and to become “better” versions of ourselves.
Although we surge into the new year with blooming optimism surrounding our new found resolutions, reality oftentimes strikes and leaves us right back where we started. With that being said, there is light at the end of the tunnel and new habits can be formed with persistence, commitment, and motivation. Science isn’t clear-cut on all of the answers, but there is one philosophy that many are touting as effective. It’s called the 66 days phenomenon, and it claims that if want to quit a bad habit (or make a new habits stick), it takes about 66 days.
For a number of decades, it was believed that it took 21 days to develop a new habit. However, research published in recent years proved that false. Considering we have three months left till 2018, this means if you decide now that you’d want to stop binge-watching TV in the evenings, or eating out so much, or doubting your work goals, the good news is you can kick these habits and start fresh in the New Year!
Below, we will dive into commonly-held bad habits that many of us share and the ways to crush them before they crush us. Also, be sure to check out the book selection to further help you break your bad habits for good!
1. EATING PAST THE POINT OF BEING FULL
Have you ever noticed that you have a difficult time putting away the chips and guacamole once you get started? Personally, I occasionally lose complete track of my consumption when I am immersed in foodie heaven. We have all been there. Overeating is no stranger to many of us and the consequences on our physical health shouldn’t be taken lightly. Breaking this bad habit can be addressed in a number of ways, including the incorporation of mindful, slow eating. Through savoring each delectable bite that comes our way, our stomach will have the time it needs to give the brain the necessary signals to cease ingestion. Simply be in tune with your body and nourish it to the point of being comfortable, but not overly full. This bad habit is not a walk in the park, but you will see results if you continue to eat with self-awareness more times than not.
2. SPENDING TOO MUCH TIME ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Do you spend more time on Snapchat than you do with your own family and friends? Perhaps you’re addicted to scrolling through Instagram on your free time? Heck, even some of you need social media to thrive in your careers. We are all unique individuals with varying relationships with social media, but there comes a point in all of our lives in which we may be going over into the deep end. Before sinking into the dark side of social media and losing all semblance of our meaningful, in-person relationships, it is vital that we take charge and end this habit before we lose ourselves to its shiny appeal. Once you make the conscious decision to lessen your devotion to social media, the most important thing you can do is set boundaries with it and set specific constraints around your social media usage. Rather than going the cold turkey route, slowly ween yourself off of social media to the point in which it is only utilized to a reasonable, balanced degree. Let’s give power back to face-to-face communication, shall we?
3. ENGAGING IN NEGATIVE SELF-TALK
In a fast-paced, competitive world, the pressure is sky high to perform and be the best that we can be. We are so tough on ourselves, always aiming for more. Although holding ourselves to a high standard is imperative for our growth and the fruition of our aspirations, that doesn’t mean that we need to intermingle such high expectations with negative self-talk. Reaching our full potential is meant to be a challenge but not at the cost of our well-being. If you notice yourself turning into a vicious self-critic who voices nothing but negativity, then it is time for a complete self-talk detox. According to Dr. Jennice Vilhauer, author of Think Forward To Thrive, “Making the conscious effort to slow down and pay more attention to your thoughts will help you notice when the inner-critic is present. Once you are aware of the critical voice, you will be in a position to stand up to it.” Vilhauer goes onto say that we need to develop an authentic, loving voice that calmly acknowledges our inner-critic, while not allowing it to take over our inner reality. Focus on the positive, ladies!
4. PROCRASTINATION IS THE PROBLEM
Many of us have big, bold dreams and there is no doubt that we genuinely wish to fulfill them in our lifetimes. I, for one, have a laundry list of goals that are patiently waiting for me to get moving and finally attend to them, yet a little thing called procrastination tends to get in the way of my ideal life. I doubt I am alone on this one, with procrastination plaguing many of us. Fortunately, there is a way to overcome this persistent habit, with a few guidelines standing out. According to Psychologist Elizabeth Lombardo, one of the key ways to complete a task or objective is through chunking the task into smaller, more manageable parts. Additionally, Lombardo believes that rewarding productive behavior is one of the best ways to reinforce positive, self-empowering behavior. In other words, give yourself a chance to reap the benefits of the mini leaps you make on your way to realizing your goals. Before long, procrastination will no longer play a role in the trajectory of your life.
5. DRINKING TOO MUCH ALCOHOL
Many of us aren’t strangers to the infamous buzz that results from a drink because let’s face it: alcohol can be a fun time in a glass. There is really no reason to place shame on alcohol, as it can be a heavenly elixir when used sparingly. If only that was always the case, dears. Unfortunately, the over-consumption of alcohol is a nasty habit that far too many of us withhold and it is no doubt that the mental and physical consequences of binge drinking are far too many to count. If you notice yourself drinking to the point of self-harm, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) says that this bad habit can be eradicated through holding yourself accountable to a drinking maximum on each occasion and/or day. I usually stick to about two drinks maximum per day because I will lose my mental and physical capacity otherwise, but each one of you needs to establish your own individual drinking limits.
Additionally, the NIAAA also recommends formulating healthier ways to cope with stress than through resorting to booze for the answers. If you’re worried that quitting or reducing alcohol consumption will lead to withdrawals, don’t be. According to Positive Health and Wellness, there are high chances that if you choose to quit drinking for a month and don’t go over the above amounts, you won’t suffer from withdrawal symptoms. This will certainly make the process much easier. Being the empowered, health-conscious women that you are, surely there are countless ways you can enjoy your lives without solely depending on alcohol to do so.
Did we miss any bad habits? Share some of your own with us below and tell us how you overcome them in the comments below!
Next up, find out the one money-habit all successful women share.
Beginner’s Investing Guide to Make Your Money Work for You
Investing your money — when done right — is one of the best ways to manage your money so that it can work for you. It’s also critical for retiring comfortably.
But the markets ups and downs is very often a major deterrent, especially for women, who invest at a much lower rate than men in the US.
I bet you have all heard of the gender gap to some extent. But, what does it means for you?
According to the Global Gender Gap Report, when economists speak of the “gender gap” these days, they usually are referring to systematic differences in the outcomes that men and women achieve in the labor market. These differences are seen in the percentages of men and women in the workforce. It’s also seen in the types of positions they hold, and their relative incomes or hourly wages. So, you know there are inequalities, but do you know on average, how much do these gender gaps cost you?
You may want to brace yourselves for this because the truth is shocking.
That’s because we women live longer, and we retire with two-thirds the money of me. That’s in large part because we’re paid less, and we take more career breaks, but it’s also in part because we invest less, what that’s what we call the gender investing gap.
To help get women investing, former Wall Street executive Sallie Krawcheck launched Ellevest, a digital investing platform that puts investors’ money in low-cost ETFs based on a set of goals, like buying a home, having children, starting a business, and retiring comfortably.
In addition to helping women prioritize their financial goals, Ellevest takes into account the facts of how women’s financial trajectory differs from men: different salary arcs, longer lifespans, and the possibility of extended time off from work for having children and taking care of parents. This female-specificity differentiates the platform from an emerging crop of startup robo-advisors, including Wealthfront and Betterement.
Below, check out the easy (and surprisingly fun) process of setting up an investment account with Ellevest and creating an investment plan.
But, First: What is the Gender Investing Gap?
Simply put, women don’t invest as much as men do. And they don’t invest as early as men do, either. Of all the assets women control—both inside and outside their portfolios—they keep a full 71% in cash, according to a survey by BlackRock, whereas men hold 60%.
And while keeping your money in savings account feels like zero risks, but it also has zero potential to grow as stocks do over time. And even with low inflation, the purchasing power of that cash will decline over time. So the price of certainty you get with cash is high.
Conventional wisdom “blames” women for this gap. From a young age, we receive messages that we’re not as good at math as men; we’re not as good at investing. Um, no. Studies have actually found that once women do invest, they outperform men by nearly one percentage point a year. This was confirmed recently by Fidelity, which analyzed the performance of 8 million retail clients in 2016. Typically women outperform because they don’t overtrade, panic in down markets, or pay too much in fees.
“It’s not about beating the market—it’s about reaching your goals,” says Sylvia Kwan, Chief Investment Officer at Ellevest on the investment approach at Ellevest. And, it doesn’t have to be so complicated. Ellevest was founded on the principles of simplifying and personalizing investing for women⏤and in turn, crushing the gender investment gap.
How to Close the Investing Gap?
This is going to sound a bit like a Nike commercial: Just do it. Start investing today. Find an advisor who feels right for you—and do your research. Ask colleagues, ask friends, and search the Internet.
What if you don’t have much to invest, should you still bother?
Short answer: Yes. Long answer: Hell yes! Ellevest can get you set up in less than 10 minutes so you can reach all of your money goals. Sans judgment, finance jargon, and trust issues. Crisis, averted. Get into it here.*
The Importance of Investing for Women
That’s one reason why I wanted to confront the issue of financial empowerment head-on in Style Salute. American women have successfully avoided candid discussions about money for decades. We go into great detail about our child birth experiences or a great date, but credit card debt? That’s a topic that probably doesn’t come up a lot, even between the closest of girlfriends. Still, nothing will change if we don’t talk about money openly.
When we think about financial empowerment, we’re not just talking about being able to afford the trip to Tulum — no judgement if that’s your goal — more importantly, we’re talking about taking control of every facet of our lives. Because although money buys you freedom and leisure, it also helps determine your health. The first step to feeling better is to eliminate financial insecurity — that means we need to start investing now and take a more active role in managing and planning our finances.
The Bottom Line:
Although there are risks that come with investing your money, there is also the potential for rewards — namely, helping you grow your money so you can meet your financial goals faster than if you had, say, put your money away in a basic savings account. So start today, even if you put away 2% of your income into a 401(k) or an IRA. Your future self will thank you.
For when you don’t have a retirement fund…
Don’t sound the alarm – yet. Ellevest can get you set up in less than 10 minutes so you can reach all of your money goals. Sans judgment, finance jargon, and trust issues. Crisis, averted. Get into it here.*
In search of even more financial wisdom, here are more personal finance topics for you:
The One Money-Habit All Wildly Successful Women Share
The Personal Finance Tips Everyone In Their 20s Should Follow
3 Reasons Why You Need a Roth IRA- Even If You Have a 401(k)
Disclosures: We’re excited to be working with Ellevest to start this conversation about women and money. We receive compensation if you become an Ellevest client.
Questions? We’re here to help. Leave us a comment and we’ll get back to you!
Best Career Advice You Could Ever Receive
Let’s be honest – we all need a little motivation to work hard, especially when we hit a wall or fail at a task. We’re talking those times when you feel like you just need that familiar voice that’s been there, and can offer that extra push for you at work.
That’s why we seek out the wisdom of successful women who’ve been in our shoes and can share stories of failure along the road to success.
There is a lot of career advice for women these days. A lot. And it’s great. You can find advice on almost every topic. From how to deal with a bad boss, to how to make money at your side hustle; ask for the raise. Get a mentor; get a sponsor.
Big relief, right? There’s so much we can learn.
But.
But one of the most important pieces of career advice isn’t being shared, according to Sallie Krawcheck, co-founder, and CEO of Ellevest, a women-focused digital investment platform. Actually, it isn’t even really being talked about at all.
And that’s to invest the money you earn. In a diversified investment portfolio. Some amount from every paycheck, like clockwork.
Ugh. I’d rather pull reports all day, you might be thinking. And, doesn’t investing involve a lot of markets knowledge and learning lots of jargon, and doesn’t it open you up to losing all your money too??
No.
No one ever has ever lost all of their money investing in a diversified investment portfolio.* So, if you don’t take enough risk, you may not make enough money to meet your investment goals. And even if it requires some extra effort (though not nearly, nearly as much as what we are already doing, which is kicking a** every day at work and only getting half the reward), it’s so worth it. Here’s what it can do:
It can build your wealth . . . not by a little, but by enough to make a real difference in your life.
The numbers: if you’re earning $85,000 a year, growing in line with women’s salary curves, saving 20% of that annually (as personal finance experts recommend), and putting that money in the bank — after 40 years, you will have saved $1.5 million.
Put that same money in a diversified investment portfolio, and in 40 years you can have another $1 million, or $1.7 million, or more. We calculated this using up markets and down markets, and you end up with these amounts the majority of the time.*
That’s life-changing.
Ok, you may be saying, I get how that can help me when I’m a cool old lady. But aren’t we talking about my career? How about me right now?
Here’s how investing can help you today
1) Money is our number one source of stress. If you’re concerned about money, you can lose two weeks a year in work productivity worrying about it. Taking action to be in greater control of your money, and earning more money over time by investing, can help us spend more time focused on work, rather than focused on not having money. So we can do a better job in our job.
2) Tell me: do you feel better about negotiating with your boss if you have more of a money cushion? And by the same token, do you feel better about marching into your boss’ office with the proverbial “take this job and shove it” if you have more money? (Heck, don’t you feel better about ending a not-so-great-relationship-with-anyone if you have more money, as compared to being financially dependent on them?)
The answer to all of these is, of course, yes . . . in fact, heck yes. Financial control and financial equality are freedom. And taking action to be in greater control of your money, and earn more money over time with investing, can help you spend more time focused on personal priorities and work, rather than worried about money.
Here’s how can you start to prepare financially today: Build an emergency fund that is 3 – 6 months of salary. But don’t build up too much cash (as many women tend to do), because that penalizes us financially. If you put $25,000 in a savings account, then you can grow that to approximately $40,500 in 35 years. Put that same money in a diversified investment portfolio and it can grow to more than $99,000*.
If we’re not investing, we’re doing most of the hard work around money (you know, going to work every day, staying late, landing the difficult-to-close client, beating our sales projections) . . . but we’re only getting about half (or less) the reward. And so we’re depriving ourselves of the ability to take on more risks in our career, to “do what we want,” to have more fun in what we do, to do more in our careers, if we don’t have a financial cushion built up.
And that is why investing your money can be some of the best advice for building an amazing career. You can start investing today. It takes only 10 minutes, and it will make a real difference in your life.
This story is part of Style Salute’s Empowering Women and Workplaces initiative. Style Salute, a media company dedicated to helping women live a smarter and more stylish life, scouts experts from all over the world to help readers tackle big decision-making moments by giving them the information they need to make informed and empowered choices whether that in civic engagement, finance, career, health, wellness and more.
Another habit that makes you feel irresistible to yourself? Organizing your $$$. Not sure where to start?
Don’t get all flustered. Our friends at Ellevest know a lot about how to handle that cash money. Their digital service uses an algorithm specifically designed for women’s incomes and life cycles to figure out the best investing strategy for you. Plus Style Salute readers get a little something extra to start you off. Learn more here.
In search of even more financial wisdom, here are more personal finance topics for you:
The One Money-Habit All Wildly Successful Women Share
How Saving $15 A Day Can Make You A Millionaire
3 Reasons Why You Need a Roth IRA- Even If You Have a 401(k)
Disclosures: We’re excited to be working with Ellevest to start this conversation about women and money. We receive compensation if you become an Ellevest client.
Questions? We’re here to help. Leave us a comment and we’ll get back to you!
5 Ways To Support Breast Cancer Awareness This Month
The month of October holds very special meaning to us females because it marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to increase public understanding of breast cancer, the second-leading cause of death among women.
Whether you have lost someone to the fight, or you’re young women just learning how serious it is to check yourself, this is your chance to wear the pink ribbon and spread the message. Breast Cancer Awareness Month is the best way to come together nationally to support those on this difficult journey and search for a cure.
October reminds us that we’re all blessed with beautiful bodies and the importance of popping into the doctor’s office for an annual checkup. While Breast Cancer is the second most prominent cancer found in females and can be very nasty, the severity is incredibly decreased if detected early on. Our breasts are our best friends and it’s important that we know them inside and out so that if something funky were to appear we could share it with our doctor. Luckily, it’s so simple to check yourself, that it would be senseless not too. Join us in the mirror, and if you notice any unusual size, shape, color, discharge, lump, or soreness, definitely bring this to your doctor’s attention.
It’s amazing how much pink can be spotted in October, and the multiple ways that we can personally advocate for this cause. In doing their part to join the conversation and help find a cure, a number of amazing brands have debuted products in the month’s signature color — pink —while others are offering special promotions.there are thousands of companies that pitch in to encourage the cause by offering promotions to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here at Style Salute, we’re vowing to make a difference this October by shopping these companies through our love for all women, health, and great style. Remember, even the smallest contribution can help change a single life. Plus, it’ll feel great knowing your purchase is going toward helping those affected.
Keep reading to shop our curated roundup of products that benefit Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
ELIZABETH ARDEN
A limited edition presentation of Advanced Night Repair, featuring a pink bottle and keychain to bring awareness to breast cancer.
BUMBLE & BUMBLE
This month Bumble and bumble is making a difference for both your locks and those suffering from breast cancer with their Pink Ribbon Bb. Thickening Spray. Make sure to shop this limited edition spray soon, because for every spray sold Bumble & bumble will donate 20% to the Breast Cancer Foundation. Every time you spritz your hair with this pre-style spray, you’ll know that you’re supporting the cause.
ORIGINS
What it is: A limited-edition two-piece set featuring two products for skin hydration and peace of mind.
NEW BALANCE
There’s no better month than October to stay healthy and fit in New Balance’s fitness line, Lace Up For The Cure. The collection features tennis shoes, leggings, tanks, t-shirts, and jackets in stylish pink prints and motivational sayings that will keep you fighting for the cure throughout your workout. The clothing is designed to support two things: your health and breast cancer. 5% of the MSRP of each product sold from this collection will go straight to Susan G. Komen, with a promised minimum donation of $500,000 – that’s some major support. Susan G. Komen will use these donations to fund the education, research, treatment, and screening for breast cancer.
WACOAL
Wacoal’s best-selling Awareness Underwire Bra features an embroidered ribbon on the back for breast cancer awareness and offers the superb comfort that comes from supportive cups, a leotard back, and straps that stay in place. The seamless cups provide natural shaping, making this bra a great choice for every day.
Expressing your love for pink doesn’t end in October. These pink and red Valentine’s Day dresses are an all year ordeal.
3 Trends That Will Be Huge This Fall
If you’re interested in fashion, you love fall. And to welcome it, we’ve rounded up the best trends for you to try this year.
Read on for three trends you’re going to be seeing everywhere this fall. Plus we’ve included our picks for each trend. See and shop them all below!
The Overall Dress
Or, as an article on Who What Wear cleverly called it, “We can’t pass up a good pair of overalls. They’re a one-and-done.” Most every year there are one or two outfits that come up that can sometimes feel polarizing but when styled is perfection. The overall dress is definitely one. It’s certainly a fun trend to play around with, as it gives you some options you’re not entirely used to during the fall. You can dress it down by wearing a chunky sweater and combat boots or dress it up with a pair of heels and a tank top.
Glitter Boots
You read that right – glitter boots! It’s typical for us to break out the heavy-duty footwear come autumn. Heavier boots tend to go best with many of the cold weather styles beginning around September and going through the winter. But typically these boots come in solid colors, often hues of black, gray or brown (though bold red boots are in this year, as per trend number one). This season, sparkling glitter boots are going to be all the rage. If you follow celebrity style, you might remember Rihanna rocking a pair that had been debuted on a runway by Saint Laurent several months ago. But the pop star won’t be the only one sporting sparkling footwear once autumn actually sets in! It’s hard to remember a more enjoyable trend of late.
The Retro Look
It’s been a year for recognition of past decades. CNN has put out a series of documentaries like “The Seventies” that have been a lot of fun to dig into. Similarly, Slotsource’s game collection from the online developer NetEnt has featured slot reels based on different decades, including “The Funky Seventies.” For whatever reason, the world seems to be a bit nostalgic these days. But while we do not see a similar historical flipbook of past several decades on the runways, the seventies, in particular, are being brought back. We’ve seen everything from extravagant floral blouses to tasteful brown coloring to corduroy trousers all arranged in distinctive ‘70s looks. This is another trend you can certainly have fun with, particularly if you’ve gotten into some of the past above era throwbacks we’ve seen throughout 2017.
Now that you know which trends will be in for 2017, here is your guide to affordable business casual.
Here’s How You Can Start Investing
Part of being an adult means putting aside some of your cash money – and not using it. But, you need to do more than simply earn money and save money. Most importantly, you need to grow your money. And in order to grow your money, you need to learn how to invest.
Investing can seem scary and complicated. But thanks to advances in technology, it doesn’t have to be. And our friends at Ellevest have made it a lot easier. Ellevest founder and CEO, Sallie Krawcheck, shares the five essential things to know about investing.
1. Make it a habit
Don’t think you have enough money to invest? Start small and make it a habit, just a little out of every paycheck. Then when you get that raise, you can increase the amount. Here’s the smart way to break down your monthly income with the 50/30/20 rule — so you don’t keep waiting. That means 50% of your take-home pay goes to needs like your rent, groceries, the clothes you wear to work; 30% to fun (because you have to have fun); and 20% to Grandma You.
Now, if you can’t make 20% happen right away, that’s okay. Starting slowly with investing is fine. It’s all about making it a habit. Try investing 1% if that’s all you can, or 5% now and then increase it in the future when you get that raise.
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2. Diversify
Diversity always makes for better teams, and when you’re investing, it makes for better portfolios too. Typically the sweet spot is a low-cost, well-diversified investment portfolio. Because, well, you don’t want all your eggs in one basket.
3. Keep Costs Low
Watch out for fees. When you start investing with a broker-dealer or an investment advisor, they will most likely charge a fee for their service. And there may be other hidden fees tacked on to what you buy, so don’t be afraid to ask how much you’ll be charged.
What’s a low fee? At Ellevest, they believe you shouldn’t pay more than 0.20% overall for the funds in your portfolio. Digital platforms such as Ellevest keep costs low by offering managed assets at an affordable rate.
4. Look for a Fiduciary
There are a number of “advisors” out there. Learn the difference. That way you can make the most informed choice. At Ellevest, they are fiduciaries first, which means that they must act in your best interest at all times. You should ask any investment providers you use or are considering, whether they are a fiduciary and where they stand on this issue.
5. Balance Risk & Time
Learn how to make smart decisions about risk for different kinds of financial goals and how to think about that risk over time. When you’re young, you may be able to afford being more aggressive with your retirement portfolio because if something goes wrong with the markets, you may have time to make up for losses before you retire. You can get more conservative as you go.
Investing can be a great way to make some money. Do your research. And choose what’s right for you.
And if you’re looking for resources to answer some of your money questions, a good place to start is on the Ellevest‘s website, which provides investing information for individuals at all stages of the investing journey.
Here are more personal finance topics for you…
5 Ways to Start Investing with Little Money
8 Great Investing Tips for First-Time Women Investors
The Personal Finance Tips Everyone In Their 20s Should Follow
Questions? We’re here to help. Leave us a comment and we’ll get back to you!
Disclosures: We’re excited to be teaming up with the team at Ellevest to start this conversation about women and money. We may receive compensation if you become an Ellevest client.
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