Solving Your Monday Blues

We all know that Mondays can either make or break your week. But don’t fear, solving those Monday blues are easier then you think. Plus, it’s February, which means less Mondays!

1.     Wearing a cute outfit can start your day off with a bang! Look good feel good right?

2.     Grab your watch! I’m obsessed with my gold Kate Spade watch, and every time I look at it while in class or at work, I smile.

3.     Getting Starbucks on a Monday morning is well worth waking up ten minutes earlier.

4.     Lunch with a friend can make your whole week! Monday afternoons are the perfect time to catch up with sisters about your prior weekend.

5.     Bring your planner. A trendy day planner always makes getting organized easier and more fun.

6.     Get your Ray-Bans out. Sunglasses help hide those unwanted Monday dark circles.

It Girl Trend Report: Source of Energy!

As busy girls on the go, we're always looking for new energy boosters.  During the long mid-afternoon hours, we're often reaching for a little pick-me-up.  We turned to our It Girls to see what powers them through the day... from caffeine to nutritious snacks, there are lots of options to choose from!

Both Serena & Marisa enjoy our energy boosting staple: iced coffee!  We totally agree, plus iced coffee is a yummy treat on a hot summer day.  Serena adds, "I usually mix it with a half cup to a cup of almond milk.  It's only 40 calories, and I love the subtle nutty flavor!"  Another easy caffeine boost is the ever popular, tried & true Red Bull, as seen in Alyx's pick.

For a natural boost without caffeine, Rachel loves the Suja juice cleanse.  "It gives me the energy I need, tastes great, and nourishes the body," she says.  Organic cold pressed juices such as Suja can be a great source of vitamins & nutrients as well.

As for Victoria, she goes back to basics for a jump start!  "I'm going back to what I've used since middle school to give me energy: apples & almonds," she says.  "Whether I didn't have time for breakfast in the morning, was out playing golf, or just needed a pick me up, I always carried these two in my car," adds Victoria.  Another recent discovery of hers is Shot Bloks by CLIF.  Victoria tells us that, "Shot Bloks restore the sugar and sodium levels in your body to give you energy.  Needless to say, I now keep an apple, almonds, and Shot Bloks in my purse wherever I go!"

What's your go-to energy boost?  With all of the products out there geared towards energy, we're always up for trying new things!