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3 Simple Mind Tricks That Get You On The Road To Success

The mind can achieve a lot when properly developed and utilized. It’s the seat of thought and memory in human beings. It has a greater power to take someone to greater heights when properly engaged. Making use of the mind power is very vital for success in life. The mind mainly reflects habitual thoughts with can be positive or negative. How you’re able to put the mind into use can go a long way to changing your life forever.
There are basic mind tricks you can engage in order to succeed in life. Basically, mind tricks refer to the various techniques for tapping into the power of the mind in order to realize great results. There are various kinds of mind tricks one can engage in order to succeed in life. Three of the simplest forms of such tricks are discussed below.

1. Get Motivated
This is a very important mind trick that can take someone on a flight to the road of success. One way to engage this is to talk about your plans often. You can easily propel your mind to go after the plans you have as you keep on talking about them.
If someone is in a bad mood, you can use this kind of mind trick on the person. You get the person to talk about the cause of the problem he or she is having. Your own words of encouragement can go a long way to changing the mind of the person thereby dealing with whatever problem the person is having.

2. Positive Thinking
This is another vital mind trick that can help you succeed in life. Irrespective of the challenges you’re passing through, there’s every need for you to remain very positive in your thoughts. Entertaining negative thoughts all the time can ruin your entire life. There’s no way to make headway in life when you keep thinking negative. It’s very important to engage your mind to think positive all the time. Learn to banish all kinds of negative thoughts that may be creeping in from the challenges you’re going through.
Again, you have to maintain positive attitudes as you run the race for success. Engage your mind power to tackle whatever issue that shows up.

3. Exercise Your Mind through Reading
It’s very important to exercise your mind for optimal performance. Mind exercise is a necessary mind trick you must engage in order to succeed in life. The major exercise you have to give your mind is constant brainstorming through reading. You have to invest in yourself by making sure your mind is properly developed through education. You have to study various mind mapping techniques and practice them from time to time. You also have to read voraciously in order to get your mind developed. There’s also the need for you to listen to motivational tapes and videos in order to ignite the power of your mind.
In all, minds tricks when properly engaged can take you to greater heights. The tricks discussed above can be very beneficial when properly harnessed.

FULL ON FUCHSIA

Finders Keepers top { also here } | Cameo Bloom skirt { also here } | Gucci Soho leather disco bag | Vita Fede jewelry: mini titan crystal bracelet, original titan bracelet, ultra eclipse crystal midi ring, ultra mini titan crystal ring | Coach Lanice heels | Essie nail polish on hands & feet

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LEVI'S #MAKEOURMARK LOOK 2

"THE FILMS YOU TAKE. THE RHYMES YOU MAKE. A WORD. A SCENE. WHAT MAKES YOU ‘YOU’? TAKE PART IN A JOURNEY WHERE THERE ARE NO WRONG ANSWERS, JUST INFINITE PERSPECTIVES. JOIN DIGITAL ARTIST, CEDRIC KIEFER IN A GLOBAL ART PROJECT THAT EXPLORES SELF-IDENTITY."

I am excited to once again team up with Levi's and Lookbook.nu for #MAKEOURMARK campaign. In essence, the campaign celebrates individuality and the importance of self expression, something, I hold very near and dear to my heart.
This time around, I got to style a denim jacket from Levi's new Trucker collection. A denim jacket is probably one of the most functional pieces you can own, because it can be styled in an infinite number of ways and works with just about anything from dresses to leather pants or shorts. The latter combinations being my particular favorite, don't really know why but I always loved the way denim and leather pair together. How about you guys, what is your favorite way to wear a denim jacket?

Levi's authentic trucker jacket | Rag & Bone top | One Teaspoon Ironland leather shorts { similar here } | Aquazzura Amazon lace-up ankle-wrap sandals { also love this version in cobalt blue } | Gucci Soho leather disco bag | ShopBop leather baseball hat | Vita Vede jewelry

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Annabelle

GOING GREEN

Ready To Fish Bryonia blouse | Emporio Armani messenger bag | Vita Vede jewelry | All Saints Elise split skirt | Aquazzura Amazon lace-up ankle-wrap sandals { also love this version in cobalt blue }

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THE HUNT FOR FAVORITE NYFW SPRING 2014 LOOKS

I would like to start by announcing the winner of BonLook INTERNATIONAL GIVEAWAY. Congrats to Kristin, who won 5 pairs of BonLook sunglasses! Hope you love them as much as I do!

In other news, I'm excited to partner with The Hunt, a website that helps you find items you love but don't know where to get. How many times did you fall in love with something you found on line, probably spent hours desperately trying to find it, with not much success. Ok, so I am definitely talking about myself here, but I'm sure we all had the same experience:) Well, that's where The Hunt comes in. Next time you find something you love, simply post an image on The Hunt website and ask other members to help you find it! To give you an example how The Hunt works, I put together a few of my favorite outfits from NYFW Spring 2014 and I would really appreciate if you could help me find these looks!
NOW, HERE COMES THE BEST PART! If you love the gorgeous Ryan Storer ear cuff as much as I do, you're in luck! Because The Hunt is giving away this amazing statement piece to one lucky VivaLuxury reader!

TO ENTER GIVEAWAY:

1. Follow @TheHunt on Instagram HERE
2. Re-Gram the picture using @TheHunt in your caption

The contest will end in 2 weeks on October 4th. I wish Everyone the best of luck!

All images via Vogue.com

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Annabelle

THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT - VIVALUXURY FOR L'OREAL PARIS

I don't think it's a secret that when it comes to eyelashes, we all want to achieve the longer and bolder look. I know I certainly do. But thanks to Mother Nature, I am stuck with very fine, poker-straight, not -even-remotely-as-long-as-I-would-like-them-to-be eyelashes. Normally, I resort to to eyelash curlers (otherwise known as medieval torture devices) and two to three coats of mascara, a practice which, of course, results in lots of clumps and flakes. So, when L'Oreal Paris approached me to try the new Voluminous Butterfly mascara, I was quite eager to see what it can do for my barely-there fringe!

The first thing I noticed about the Voluminous Butterfly mascara, was the asymmetrical brush with its tightly packed, flexible bristles which helped to lift and extend lashes outward. After applying just one coat, I immediately noticed a difference in the way my eye lashes looked. They were definitely fuller, longer, completely clump-free, and beautifully winged-out, especially on the outer corners - something I could only dream of before. And the effect lasts all day, without any flakes or smudges! Finally, since my eyes are a bit sensitive, they often react quite badly to certain mascara formulas (think red, watery eyes... not pretty at all). I didn't experience any such effects with the Voluminous Butterfly Mascara. So, if you are sensitive like me or maybe wear contact lenses, definitely give this one a try!

L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Butterfly mascara in "Black", Telescopic Precision liquid liner in "Carbon Black", Colour Riche eye shadow in " Snooze Addict", The One Sweep sculpting blush duo in "Nectar", Colour Caresse by Colour Riche lipstick in "Sheer Linen" | Metalsmiths Stearling earrings & ring | Blaque Label dress

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A DAY IN A LIFE WITH BAILEY44

5:45am I usually wake up at 5:45 to go hiking. I hate hiking when it's hot, and the weather is much cooler early in the morning! Getting up so early was really hard at first, but I am completely used to it by now.

7:30am Normally, I hike for about an hour and a half, so, I am back home by 7:30. It takes me about 30 minutes to get ready, depending of course, on how my hair is behaving that day :) As I mentioned before, my make up routine is super simple. A bit of bronzer, blush, lip balm and lipstick is pretty much what I do on daily basis. My eye make up is a tad more complicated, but I've been doing it for sow long, I can do my cat-eyes and mascara in under a minute by now:) Choosing what I wear that day, depends on what I'm in a mood for and what my plans are. Today for example, I had a bunch of meetings in a morning and wanted to look chic and polished, so I went with a sharp dress, structured blazer and a pair of statement heels.

9:00am Most of the time I schedule meetings and errands for morning. This way, I have time later in the day to take care of all the blog-related things like taking pictures, answering emails and shopping, of course:)

1:00pm Today, I was done with meetings a bit early, so Emil and I decided to grab some lunch at Le Pain Quotidien. We are completely addicted to their coffee and pastries! Normally, I carry my lap top everywhere I go and often do most of my work at a cafe. For some reason I am much more productive this way. Of course, the 2-3 cups of coffee I get, are probably the main reason for my hyper productivity:)

3:00pm I am completely obsessed with fresh flowers! There are a few different flower shops around LA I normally frequent, but this particular one on Melrose Ave is probably my favorite. I try to stop by at least 2-3 times a week and can never resist buying a bouquet! How gorgeous are these white roses?!

3:30pm I don't necessarily shop everyday but if I'm in West Hollywood area I can't pass on the opportunity to stop by Robertson Blvd. Usually, I head straight to Kiehl's and Mac because I am completely addicted to their products! If you haven't tried Kiehl's Soy Milk and Honey whipped body butter, you definitely should! It smells amazing and makes your skin baby soft!

5:30pm Back home getting ready to go out with Emil for dinner. As I mentioned before, we are complete and total foodies and eating out is one of our favorite things to do! I guess I'm a bit old fashioned, but I like to dress up for dinner. I rarely wear jeans or even pants when we go out, for me it's all about dresses. I feel like when you dress up, it creates a certain atmosphere and makes an evening more special. Today, I chose to wear this gorgeous Bailey44 dress in cobalt, I'm sure you know how I feel about this particular color:) Yet, the main reason I adore this dress, is because it 's a perfect example of sexy yet elegant silhouette. Love the way the body-hugging fit is balanced by longer length and higher neckline!

6:30pm Today, Emil and I decided to go to Eveleigh on Sunset Blvd. We come here quite a bit, not just because we absolutely love the seasonal, farm-to-table inspired menu but also because we adore the rustic decor and the sunny patio! We were introduced to this place about 2 years ago by a friend of ours and have been coming here at least once a week since:)

9:30pm Back home, working on my lap top, either finishing up tomorrow's post or answering emails. If I have some free time after, I like to indulge in some on-line shopping or watch one of my favorite shows at the moment. Is anyone else completely addicted to The Bridge? I know I am:)

12:00am I admire people who can watch TV right before they go to bed, but it certainly never works for me. What does do the trick is reading, I think, I get it from my mom. She always used to read before bed, and I totally inherited this habit:) Emil makes fun of me for that all the time, because no matter where I am, I have to read before bed, but I mean what can I say - like mother, like daughter:)!