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Five ways to stay Warm, Comfy, and Fashionable this Winter!!

2012-01-19 17:38:35.0

Ok, so its winter. It will probably snow in a minute, and soon, you will be freezing your butt off and all your fabulousness will go out the window… Right?!

NO, WRONG! I will show you my five favorite ways to stay warm AND look cute this winter! Here we go:

1. Get the basics right! It's inevitable that we need to layer when its cold outside, but you can make it less complicated if you get the right layering pieces. I recommend getting thin long sleeve t-shirts, thin turtlenecks, and long tanks that can be tucked into your clothing. Pick basic colors like black, grey, brown, and beige. These pieces will be your foundation for good layering.

2. Stock up on STOCKINGS! You probably want to wear a cute skirt or dress, but can't bare the thought of baring your legs! I know! So, buy yourself some comfy THICK stockings or leggings to wear under your skirts and dresses. Here are some of my favorites:

3. Pick your SUPERSTARS! By this I mean, when you're wearing layers, you'll want a one-piece focal point, AKA an accessory or clothing that takes the stage! Here are my suggestions- a beautiful scarf, necklace, earrings, belt, hairpiece, a special blazer, or detailed skirt, you get the idea. Here are some great winter accessories and specialty items to vary up your outfits and keep you looking fabulous!

4. Pick a few basic outfits..to switch up with accessories and stand out pieces, here are some ideas:

5. HOT BEVERAGES! Nothing makes winter cozier and happier than a nice hot cup of Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate, or Soup! It's a seasonal thing, so enjoy them! Here are my favorites:

I hope you enjoyed my styling suggestions, let me know how it works for you!

Sending you all my love and warmth this season,

Liana

B.Youneek Stylist ;)

A New Year, A New YOU!

2012-01-02 19:40:34.0

Welcome to 2012 everyone! Are you ready to make this the best year yet?! Well we are, and here we've got your 2012 must- haves ready to supercharge your goals!! No lecturing on resolutions, because we don't believe in them! We believe in incremental changes that take place on a daily basis and build up to those goals, creating a new, long- lasting lifestyle. Ready, set, go! http://www.byouneek.com

1) Get an Action- Plan for your Goals: We've all heard this time and time again, but in order to achieve a goal you must KNOW what you want first! Let's say you want to be a rock star, and you've got a potentially great voice but no training. Your first step would be to get thee to singing lessons! Start with the roots of your goal, plant them well, and watch your fruitful tree grow! See our goal tree sample below. Fill out one goal tree per goal, and keep in a place you can see regularly to remind you and draw you closer to your goals.

DOWNLOAD A BLANK GOAL TREE

2) Get Apps! We LOVE apps at B.Youneek, and chances are, if you're reading this blogpost, so do you ;) Here are our 2 favorite apps to keep you on track in all kinds of ways for 2012!

Evernote (a virtual set of notebooks that goes everywhere you go, and syncs to all your devices). How we use it: to keep track of bills by clipping screenshots of payments, store recipes, log ideas, save web pages, note taking with text and handwriting recognition and more!

Remember the Milk (a to- do list that helps you remember everything, including the milk!) How we use it: to prioritize daily and weekly tasks with reminders, locations and tags.

3) Get a Fit-PLAN! There's no better time than the new year to start up a fitness and diet plan. Forget gimmicks, points and fake food...we're talking a real, satisfying lifestyle change that will get you AMAZING, lasting results! We've got some great tools to get you into your best shape ever.

Get Your Free Consultation for the B.YOUNEEK LIFESTYLE & WELLNESS PLAN!

Nutrition is a KEY component to getting fit & healthy, and we're now offering all- natural Arbonne products that we adore and use ourselves on a daily basis. Check out our Fit Essential Products by Arbonne , from protein shakes, to a 7- day jump start cleanse, vitamins, metabolism booster, immunity booster and more!

NEW YEAR, NEW YOU SPECIAL: Our 30- Day Feeling Fit Kit and Lifestyle & Wellness Plan is on sale until January 6th, 2012 (omg it's 2012)! To take advantage of this limited- time offer, contact us .

We're excited about 2012, and we hope you are too! Let's team up and make this your best year EVER! Don't forget to download your free goal tree , and drop us a line to start your most amazing year yet!

Ciao Bellas and Bellos!

Five fun ways to wear a turtleneck!

2011-12-19 21:57:32.0

1. Wear a colorful blazer or cardigan over your turtleneck (different length sleeves are welcome!)

2. Let your jewelry shine through! A chunky necklace, or big bold earrings can compliment your turtleneck and allow your jewelry to be the star of the day.

3. Layer a fabulous printed scarf over your turtleneck. Give yourself some extra warmth on those super cold days. Any scarf with fun patterns and bold colors can give your wardrobe that element of change to keep you feeling fabulous all winter long.

4. Wear your turtleneck under a shorter sleeved dress or tunic. Some spring dresses or tunics can stay for the winter: Add your turtleneck, a cute pair of jeans, boots, and you just converted your spring tunic into a winter ensemble!

5. Go monotone-Pair your turtleneck with different textured fabrics of the same color, like leather, silk, suede, or velvet. This adds fun dimension, but keeps it simple.

B.Youneek for the Holidays...

2011-12-08 23:45:46.0

Well what do ya know? The Holiday Season is in full swing, with the big day quickly approaching! Hopefully you've all been good little elves and already handled most of your giftshopping. But for those of you who have yet to get around to it—you know who you are (maybe you're lazy, maybe you've been sick, or maybe you're the type that puts loads of thought into each gift you give)...? Whatever the case, why not give someone you love a style revolution while avoiding the mall all together?

Stop by our site and browse our new service packages. If something catches your eye, drop us a line and we'll gladly provide a free consultation for you and/or yours. With our extensive expertise in fashion, fitness, beauty and wellness, we definitely have the perfect, personalized gift for every occasion.

And not to be the source of any undue stress, but there really is no time like the New Year to revamp your image, reassess those goals, and maybe even drop a few lbs. with one of Graziella's personal training packages. Take the first step and send us and email today!

B.Youneek's Very Own Makeover!

2011-12-08 23:42:36.0

If you've been to byouneek.com lately, things may have looked a bit different... In fact, you might have noticed that this very blog is an entirely new addition to the B.Youneek brand. That's right, after all the time we spend giving other folks makeovers, we thought we were due for a tuneup of our very own. Welcome to the new and improved, B.Youneek!

We'll still be bringing you the same fun, fresh services we've always featured, just with a new chic look! Explore our new site, watch a few episodes of "One Tip at a Time" and make yourself comfortable. If you like our new style, let us know. We'd love to hear from our clients, followers and friends. In the meantime, we'll be hitting the streets and coming up with new fashion, fitness, beauty and wellness tips for you and yours!

Hope you have a fabulous Holiday Season! Stay safe, be merry and check back soon for more updates from the Baratta sisters... Ciao Bella!

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