Gretta Monahan
Self-Made Style Maven
Gretta’s Of–the–Moment Obsessions
A Morning Boost
Gretta swears by this smoothie combo: kale, carrots, apple slices, chia seeds and a touch of coconut oil. Her son calls it “Spartacus Juice–the breakfast of gladiators.”
Dueling Apps
For Monahan, it’s a tie between motivational (she loves the keynotes by social psychologist Amy Cuddy) and meditation (it keeps her entrepreneurial spirit–and the headaches that come from juggling three business ventures–from getting the best of her).
Blanket Scarves
Monahan believes you need to dress in clothing that feels good. Her current go-to? Oversize scarves. She styles them with dresses and jeans.
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Get the Look at TargetAlicia Quarles
TV Journalist Who Rules the Red Carpet
How She Finds Her Zen
Forget the Coffee
In the morning, Quarles avoids the coffee machine in lieu of warm water with honey and lemon to boost her metabolism. If she wants to mix it up, she’ll drink coconut water or add fruit to give it a fresh taste.
Staying Grounded
“I love sky-high heels as much as the next woman. The only difference is that since I live in New York City, I am walking a ton, so those heels are not always practical,” Quarles explains. To compromise, she stashes her flats in her tote and slides them on in-between meetings and shoots to save her poor feet.
Daily Affirmations
“No one will hustle for you like you.” Quarles believes in the power of positive affirmations to build self-esteem, and repeats this quote on a regular basis.
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Hard work shows up (sadly) on your face. Quarles wears CoverGirl + Olay Simply Ageless Depuffer under her eyes to to reduce the appearance of fatigue, on and off the camera.
Get the Look at TargetLauren Maillian
Award-Winning Serial Entrepreneur
To Help Her Day Run Smoothly
Green Caffeine
Maillian pushes those double-espressos aside in favor of starting her day with a matcha green tea latte. Just one cup of matcha is the equivalent to ten cups of green tea (with none of those coffee jitters).
Sunrise Salutations
Experts say that people who work out in the A.M. are more likely to continue with a fitness routine than their night owl counterparts. Maillian works with a personal trainer first thing so she can spend the rest of her day thinking about everything but the gym.
A Back-Up Plan
There’s nothing sadder than the little red battery in your phone’s upper corner blinking at six percent, especially in the middle of a client call. It’s why Maillian carries a portable charger with her everywhere she goes.
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Get the Look at TargetCandice Kumai
The Golden Girl of the Wellness World
What a Top Chef Snacks On
An Avocado A Day
Kumai’s daily mantra? “An avocado a day keeps the doctor away.” In case you’re not on the avo-train, these fruits contain more potassium than bananas and are loaded with heart-healthy fatty acids. Which means, they’re good for your body, skin and hair.
Recipes for Success
Featuring more than 100 recipes, Kumai’s very own cookbook Clean Green Eats is the gluten-free gal’s bible. The meals are also wildly simple, which means you won’t be scouring the shelves to find her ingredients for Chili Lime Shrimp Tostadas or Banana Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream (is your mouth watering yet?).
The Foolproof Smoothie
Kumai lives for her Clean Green Berry Smoothie. Start with an avocado as your base, then toss in a handful of frozen berries, spinach and unsweetened almond milk. Stick to berries like blueberries and raspberries, which are packed with fiber and naturally help your digestive system.
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