What to Bring to the Beach :)

Hey people! Catylinn here with what I like to put in my beach bag :)

1. Sunscreen! It is so important to protect your skin from the sun's harmful rays and prevent getting burnt and skin damage.
2. Water! You need to drink a lot of water to stay hydrated, especially since you'll be there under the hot sun. 
3. 2 Towels! I like to bring two just in case, because you never know what might happen.
4. Change of Clothes! You may want to change out of your wet swim suit before heading home.
5. Snacks! Such as apples, popcorn, chocolate, or whatever you want. 
6. Money! You may want to grab a bite to eat or you might need a little extra change to feed the parking meter.
7. Phone! For obvious reasons...
8. Headphones! What's better than listening to music while tanning on the beach?
9. Books! You may get bored... so you mine as well catch up on some reading.
10. Hair brush! A day at the beach always messes up my hair :p
11. A jacket! It can get cold at night! And you don't want to regret it.
12. Toys! Whether a beach ball or frisbee! Something you can play around with.

That's it for today! Hopefully this helped!
XOXO,
Catylinn

Summer Series: What to Wear in Summer

Hello darlings! Today I bring you a post for Catylinn and I's 2k15 Summer Series! So everyone has a different style, but I hope that some of these ideas help spark your creativity as far as outfits go. So yeah I'll just recommend some stuff for really hot weather, etc. 

O1: White/Gray Short-sleeved Shirt

Oh, by the way, sorry for the inconsistent posting. Things were a little scattered this week. Okay so a gray/white short-sleeved shirt is perfect for summer because gray and white are very "cool" colors meaning they keep you cooler than black or darker colors. White especially reflects light. Also, gray is a good color if your going for the street style look with jeans and a light jacket. It's very casual, but can be dressed up.

O2:  Denim Shorts

Okay this picture is a little awkward because of the gigantic white outlining but whatevs. Denim shorts are a must during summer (unless you prefer not to show skin) because they keep you cool and they go with almost any shirt! Denim shorts come in a ton of different colors and lengths, so they're versatile and almost everyone can find a pair they like.

O3: Maxi Skirts

Maxi skirts are great because when they're soft they feel good against your legs, and the people that prefer to keep their legs covered can stay cool during the hot summers. They also just look really cute with crop tops and other things in general. Again, lots of colors = great versatility.

O4: Sunglasses

Sunglasses are useful when it comes to long days in the sun. They keep your eyes safe from UV-rays from the sun that can damage your eyes. Plus, when you get the perfect pair, they look totally marvelous. 

EXTRA TIP: Go with whatever you feel like wearing, but don't forget to consider the weather! Want to wear jeans when it's 104 degrees Fahrenheit outside? Might want to rethink that...

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Summer Series: How To Get A Bikini Body

Hai people! Catylinn here telling you guys how to get a bikini body! 

Step 1: Put a bikini on

Step 2: Have confidence :)

You guys are beautiful just the way you are and you don't need to change for anyone or anything! But if you still want to know how to become healthier, and thus help your body than keep reading :)

Exercise!

Even though most people don't like this... it is a very important step. You can't expect to magically lose weight by not changing your exercise regimen

You should try to do a little cardio and strength training everyday. It doesn't need to be super vigorous just try your best to make it a habit.

For cardio you could: bike with a friend, go swimming, go running, walking your dog

*try to do at least 30 minutes of cardio a day

Strength training:

Pushups, burpees, situps, jumping jacks, squat jumps, wall sits, plank, high knees, leg lifts, knee tuck jumps, and other stuff.

Ex. Workout:

10 pushups

20 sit ups

25 squats

20 lunges( per leg)

80 jumping jacks

60 sec. wall sit

repeat up to 3 times

( you can adjust if it is too hard or too easy for you)

Make easy lifestyle changes:
*Try walking to school or riding your bike instead of getting a ride to burn a few extra calories
*Walk up stairs instead of  taking the elevator
*Park your car far away so that you have to walk farther
*When you have friends over do something active rather than just sitting around

*We will post other workouts you can do at home soon ;)

Diet!
First of all DO NOT starve yourself!!!!!! This has many many many many bad side affects! And overall its just really not good for your overall health. Starving yourself can lead to anorexia or bulimia. Not only that but it will slow down your metabolism which means that when you do eat it is more likely to cause you to gain weight :(

Try to eat 5 to 6 small meals a day: this will keep up your metabolism and you will be less likely to snack on junk food.

Try to cut out processed foods, junk foods, and most things you wouldn't let your dog eat ;p

*Remember that sugar is okay in moderation

Eat lots of fruit and vegetables! Remember the food pyramid you learned about in third grade? Try your best to also eat based off of that.

Drink lots of water through out the day to stay hydrated and to boost your metabolism! Drink a glass of water before every meal because we often mistake dehydration for being hungry.

* I will post healthy recipes that I have tried and love ;)

Other Stuff!

*it will take time for you to see change but once you do there no other type of satisfaction
*some days you will have off days but try to remind yourself of your end goal
*sugar/junk food/ desserts are okay!!! Just make sure they don't consume your diet!
*muscle ways more than fat! So don't necessarily try to lose weight, try to lose fat but gain muscle(which might mean gaining weight).

When In  A Bikini!

1. Stand up straight! Good posture always help :)
2. Don't be self conscious, just have a good time. 
3. Show off your rockin' bod! 

Thanks for reading!

XOXO,

Catylinn

Summer Series: Intro 2 Summer

SUMMER;
n. the warmest season of the year, in the northern hemisphere from June to August and in the southern hemisphere from December to February

ALSO KNOWN AS;
the time for fun, beaches, friends, and no bothersome homework!


SHOULD YOU GO TO SUMMER CAMP?
- yes? no? maybe? it really depends. If the only thing holding you back is fear, then you should go and conquer that fear. You will probably have fun assuming its not a military type camp even then you might meet some really cool people.


HOW DO I KEEP IN TOUCH?
- Sometimes during summer people lose touch with some of their friends because they don't see them at school. Before school ends, make plans to see each other at least every week. If you're going to a school other than the school all your friends are going to, then plan a going away party. Even if you can't hang out, you can always text, call, IM, chat on a website (like Polyvore or Tumblr), or  even write an old fashioned letter! :)


HOW DO I PREVENT MYSELF FROM BEING BORED?
- There are so many things to do during summer because there is so much free time!  If there are things you have been wanting to do for a while but never had the time, make a to-do list and finish some of them. Take up a new class, become a camp counselor, teach yourself how to do a backflip, workout, or call up a friend and see if they're bored too.


HOW DO I STOP MYSELF FROM SNACKING EVEN WHEN I'M NOT HUNGRY?
- Did you know that a lot of the times when you want a snack or you think you're hungry, you really just want water? To fill yourself up and stop yourself from eating everything in sight, go outside and take a walk where there's no food, drink a glass of water, or drink water with Chia seeds (it's very filling).


HOW DO I MEET NEW PEOPLE?
Go the beach and talk to a random person, say hello to a neighbor you never talked to before, or ask one of your friends to introduce you to their friend! Get as many numbers as you can, and you'll have a ton more friends by the end of the summer! Yayy (:


Hope this was a good intro to summer! (: bye guys~~!

New Series: Get Ready 4 Summer! [summer series]

 Hi guys! Its Catylinn and Style today bring you the all new....Get Ready 4 Summer Series!(Shortened as Summer Series). This tip series will tell you all about how to get ready for summer and make this summer 2k15 the best ever! Stay tuned to learn how to get your perfect bikini body, what to bring on vacations, healthy summer snack ideas, and more!


Tips in this Series

1) Intro to Summer
2) How to Get a Bikini Body
3) What to Wear in Summer