When it comes to athleisure, bright colors are the new black!

Gone are the days of your go-to black leggings. The fashion God’s have spoken and it’s time to step out of your comfort zone and reach for something a little less basic. Brighten up your athleisure wardrobe with colorful leggings and bra sets. See how some of these fashion-forward models are pulling off the new trend. 

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Social media is where I love to go for outfit inspiration right now. It is simple to use and free, what more could we want. Go crazy with your athleisure outfits this fall! Don't be afraid to make a statement or turn heads in your bold choices. Be one of the first to step into this fabulously fun trend and wear you color with pride!

The top three Instagram influencers you should be following

Hit that follow button and upgrade your Instagram feed instantly! Here are three of the top influencers that you need to be following:

Chiara Ferragni

@chiaraferragni

This blonde babe is a crucial addition to your insta feed. As the founder of The Blonde Salad, Chiara Ferragni is an influencer who’s social media and blog you should follow! Her successful Instagram has led her to prestigious partnerships with brands like Louis Vuitton and Fendi.

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Kayla Itsines

@kayla_itsines

Kayla Itsines may be a name that you have heard of before. She is a college girl favorite because of her easy to follow instructions that are proven to get results. Thanks to her Bikini Body Guide instructional program she has become one of the top fitness Instagrammers in the world. She is worth a follow to receive daily content on new workout plans and some good old body envy!

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Ella Mills

@meghanrienks

Ella is a healthy eating guru, food blogger, and two-time best-selling author, do you really need any more reasons to hit that follow button. Ella's Instagram isn't only fabulously foodie it is also one of the most aesthetically pleasing pages I have ever seen. Her food content is sure to upgrade your feed as well as give you beautiful content.


With the addition of these beautiful, informative posts to your Instagram feed, you will have a quick briefing on food, fashion and fitness anytime you open the app. Happy scrolling!

The moves you didn't know you needed to be doing for your goal stomach

We are halfway through the summer but that doesn't mean that it's too late to get you summer body! Whether you want to start working towards next yeas bikini body or just want to be in better shape use these tummy burning workouts bellow:

💪🏽 V - Ups
Lie flat on your back with your arms to your sides. Lift your arms off the floor and position them straight to the sides of your head. Bring your legs and arms up at the same time leaving only your behind on the ground. Lower your legs and arms back to the floor with control. Repeat.

💪🏽 Side Plank Hip Lifts
Assume the low plank position. Rotate your body to the left / right and balance on the arm of the side you chose with your top foot stacked atop the bottom. While holding for at least 10-30 seconds move your hips down and up in a controlled manor. Make sure to keep your abs tight and engaged the whole time. Repeat the exercise on the other side.

💪🏽 Reverse Crunches
Lie face-up on the floor with your palms facing down. Bend your hips and knees 90 degrees. Raise your hips off the floor and crunch them inward until your shoulders and head are the only things on the ground. Pause, then slowly lower your legs until your heels nearly touch the floor.

💪🏽 Suitcases
Lie flat on your back with your arms straight over head. Contract your abs pulling your legs and arms into your body as if you were becoming a ball. After you are in the shape of a suitcase with only your behind on the floor extend into your starting position but stop right before your legs and arms touch the floor. Pause for a quick second hovering over the ground, this is when you really feel the burn, and repeat.

💪🏽 Windshield Wiper
Lay on your back with your legs in the air so that the bend at your hips is a 90 degree angle. Slowly, with control, turn slightly to your left while lowering your legs to the ground until you are just inches away from the floor. At the same pace, bring your legs back up to the starting position, making sure that you roll back onto your back. Repeat the exercise on the right side. Repeat multiple times, completing the same number of reps on the left as the right.

💪🏽 Spider Man
Assume the low plank position. Lift your right foot a few inches off of the ground. Next, bending at the knee, bring it up to touch your elbow. Then, move your foot back next to the left. Repeat on the left side. Repeat exercise to your liking, alternating each side.

💪🏽Dumbbell Side Bend
Hold a dumbbell in each hand. The weight should be heavy but you should be able to grasp them comfortably. This exercise can be done standing or kneeling. With the weights in hand, lean to your left so that the dumbbell is parallel with the side of your knee then stand back up straight. Repeat on the right side. Repeat.

💪🏽 Hanging Leg Raises
Hang from a chin-up bar with both arms extended at arms length. This can be done with either a wide or medium grip. The legs should be straight down and the pelvis should be rolled slightly backwards. Raise your legs until the torso makes a 90-degree angle with the legs. Lower your legs slowly, returning them to the starting position. Repeat.

💪🏽 Ab Pull Downs
Using a cable machine, hook an ez-curl on the machine and lower the level of the machine to your shoulder height. Kneel on the floor in front of the machine. Pull the ez-bar down and hold it behind your neck with your palms facing towards your feet.  At the resting position your body should make a 90 degree angle with a slight arch in your back. From the resting position  crunch downwards until your elbows touch your knees and then return to rest position. Repeat.

💪🏽 Plank Side Crunches
Begin in a low plank on your left side. This means left arm, elbow to fingers, on the ground and your left foot on the ground with the right resting on top of it. Place your right hand behind your head with your elbow pointing straight up. Keeping your waist lifted and body balanced, bring your right leg up toward your shoulder to lightly tap your right elbow. Lengthen your right leg back to the starting position. Repeat. Then complete an equal amount on the other side.

💪🏽 Leg Lift
Lie flat on your back with your legs stretched out in front of you and arms down to your side. Keeping your legs straight, lift your legs until your body is at a 90-degree angle and toes are pointed to the ceiling. Slowly lower your legs as far as you can while keeping your back completely flat against the floor but never letting your feet or legs touch the floor. Repeat You may slow it down if the exercise is not challenging enough. 

💪🏽 Bicycle Crunches
Lie flat on the floor with your lower back pressed completely to the ground. Put your hands behind your head. Bring both knees in towards your chest and lift your shoulder blades off the ground without pulling on your neck. Straighten your right leg out while turning your upper body to the left, bringing your right elbow towards the left knee by moving your rip cage. Now switch sides and do the same motion. Repeat as quick as you can.


Share these moves with your besties because workouts are always better when done with a friend or partner! Get these belly fat burning moves under your belt, and you are ready to show off your toned tummy!

The 411 on Mad Fads

Welcome to Mad Fads! Let this blog be your one stop shop to stay up to date with all things fashion, food, and fitness New York city! Brighten your day with this informative and entertaining lifestyle blog for the fun loving New York resident! I will take you through the fashion dos and don'ts of modern day. See stories on stores that keep you and your wallet looking good! As well as what hot and what's not in the fashion industry.

As a fellow New Yorker, I will share my deep knowledge on the must try hot spots, hole in the wall restaurants and, most importantly, who has the best food with a view! Find posts of healthy AND yummy recipes, from sit down meals, to on the go bites. Don't get me wrong I'm a waffles for breakfast and dinner kind of gal, but I also need my green smoothies. Learn how I keep a healthy balance between fried and fresh food. 

Finally, learn tips and tricks for adding fitness to your busy city lifestyle. I am a division I student athlete who hates to run. I'm here to share with you intense interval workouts to keep you tight and on time.