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The chic alternative to sweat pants?... COTTON MAXI DRESS

7 Reasons to love maxi dresses

1. No waistband that digs into the muffin top

2. COTTON (so its very comfortable, washes great, and lightweight <3 )

3. Elongates the body (especially with a heel)

4. It creates the allusion that you have a full outfit on

5. Easy to move around in 

6. A great piece to layer with jackets!

7. Can be dressed up or down

8. Travels with you through the seasons

When you are in a hurry and need to wear something a little more presentable than sweats, turn to the cotton maxi dress.  This one and done outfit creates the cohesive allusion that you have spent time and energy on choosing this outfit.  In this outfit I have paired a $5 sunglasses scored at a flea market, with a lace jacket and Cotton black maxi dress.  This whole outfit together only set me back $35 dollars, and the best they are all stand alone pieces to be mixed and matched.  This flowy dress is also a great alternative when you brake your diet drunkenly and the next morning you are feeling anything but healthy.  But to avoid that you should find a healthy late night snack.

THE LATE NIGHT SNACK that won't stretch the waistline

THE GUIDE TO MAKING THE HEALTHY BUFFALO CHICKEN WRAP

The key to the healthy chicken wrap is cooking the chicken the right way, and no butter in the hot sauce. To cook the chicken the RIGHT way, first defrost it in the microwave.  When it is thawed cut the chicken into smaller cubes.  Put the chicken in a frying pan filled with water, make sure its covering the chicken.  Then just put on the lid and let it cook.  After the meat is fully cooked, dump out the water, and pour on the hot sauce (preferably Franks Red Hot).  Make sure you do not add any butter because that is the source of the unwanted fat.  Hot sauce by itself will pack on 0 calories and 0 grams of fat.  When you combine the chicken, lettuce, and the wrap in the end you consume only 320 calories and 3 grams of fat. Although its never a good idea to eat late at night, this is a great alternative that won't leave you feeling gross in the morning. (And you can look great in the maxi dress after you do that too <3 )

If you want to understand today, you have to search yesterday.

Go back to the future in this palazzo jumpsuit

     To achieve this vintage inspired look you do not have to rummage through racks of musty clothing.  If thrift store shopping is not for you, look for clothes with a certain aesthetic.  The trick is to channel and decide on what your personal style looks like.  This 60s inspired patterned palazzo is a steal for $24.50 from Forever 21.  This cotton lycra blend is the perfect alternative when you simply cannot fathom putting an outfit together. You can either pair this piece with a pair of heels for night time chic, or a pair of flats with a pop of color for the day. While you build your wardrobe,take a break from plain basics every once in a while, and spice up your collection with pieces like this jumpsuit.  Due to the lightweight versatility it can transform through the seasons as you layer and accessorize.

Healthy living

Unfortunately you are what you eat, and many times you can see every calorie of a Krispy Kreme donut right through that American Apparel skirt.  As a college student many times on Sunday mornings we crave a good greasy brunch to help bounce us back from the weekend festivities, but there is an alternative that will get you beach wear ready.  An egg white omelet is a delicious, filling, and healthy alternative to any breakfast food, and the best part is many restaurants offer them today.  In a society where mostly everyone is either counting calories or starting  diet on a daily basis, healthy alternatives are almost always an option.  If you want to make this on your own its very simple. Before you start spray your pan with a no calorie no fat non stick spray. Then, to start you either need 4 eggs or, as seen below, a carton of "All Whites" egg whites.  These egg whites are a great option for the not-so-savvy cook who doesn't necessarily know how to separate an egg.  Each serving of the egg whites is  equal to one egg, so I usually use 4 servings.  To liven up your eggs continue to add; tomatoes, spinach, roasted peppers, banana peppers, and a slice of fat free american cheese.  All of these toppings will add substance to the meal but without any fat, and very little calories.  Stay away from adding meats,  a lot of the time they just bring with them a lot of fat.  You also do not need them because the eggs will give you the protein your body needs.  As you chow down know that you are only consuming 200 calories and 0 grams of fat.