The CDC recommends adults get 7-9 hours of sleep each night and I don't know about you, but that type of beauty rest is a rare occasion for me. When I have the (rare) option to take a breather and not work, I soak up every second I can with my husband, my daughter and our loved ones. I know that many working women like myself feel the same way and don't put sleep as a very high priority in their life; if you want to make the most of the sleep you do get, create a routine and stick to it for a better night's sleep. A bedtime routine will help you go to sleep faster, giving you more time to snooze and recharge your batteries. Here are 10 habits for a better night's sleep:

According to Allure magazine, the lob is the new "Rachel" when it comes to this season's hottest hairstyle. This celebrity hair trend has been sweeping Hollywood - Tyra Banks, Brooklyn Decker and Olivia Palermo have all been spotted rocking the lob. The lob celebrity hair trend is a cross between long hair and a bob; the lob haircut hits shoulder-length, can have a middle or side part and even layers depending on your face shape and what works for you. The lob haircut seen on Olivia Palermo looks gorgeous she kept it simple with just the right amount of volume. Will you try this celebrity hair trend?

Rihanna just debuted a brand new look! Never a stranger to changing up her color and cut, Rihanna recently dyed her hair blonde and added some fringe for a new Elle magazine photo shoot and tweeted a photo of her new hairstyle accessorized with dark lipstick and gold jewelry. What do you think of Rihanna's blonde hair makeover? Which hairstyle do you like best on the singer? Red, black or blonde? 

Jennifer Hudson was spotted backstage while taping The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on Monday rocking a bold tangerine lipstick - orange is stunning on all skin tones and is the hottest shade in beauty for spring! With Motives' new Destination Beauty campaign and Motives for La La launching this week during Market America World Conference, every woman of all shades is going to be able to copy Jennifer Hudson's tangerine lipstick! So exciting! Will you give tangerine lipstick a try?

Have you seen the 2012 nail polish colors? The nail trend this season is all about the same color but in different tones - pinks, blues and greens are either bold brights or dusty pastels. Nail polish is the quickest way to give your beauty routine a boost and the new 2012 nail polish colors are exciting and fresh! Check out the 2012 nail polish shades from Chanel, Dior, Butter and OPI collections in the photo above which are your favorites? New Motives Nail Candy launches this week and I'll be back with a full recap of our 2012 nail colors! Xoxo

Makeup should be fun, not frustrating! Makeup shouldn't have to be purchased from a department store beauty counter to be effective - this is one of the reasons why I created Motives Cosmetics. Every woman should have access to amazing products at affordable prices that make her feel confident and beautiful. When it comes to mascara, Motives Lustrafy HD Mascara is my personal favorite, but if you are in a pinch and have to rely on drugstore mascara, here are the best drugstore mascara brands available:

Even though summer is still months away, you may live in a humid climate or simply deal with oily skin on a daily basis. There is makeup for oily skin available that will help you battle the shine and keep your makeup looking fresh and clean all day, you just need to find the right tools for you and your skin type. If you are on the market for makeup for oily skin, check out these four products below:

1. Always start with a primer because oily skin tends to have larger pores. Motives Perfecting Face Primer will minimize pores, help your makeup stay on longer and control excess oil with salicylic acid. Sometimes I even use this when I'm not wearing makeup for a soft effect!

Do you often feel sluggish and in need of a energy booster to get the blood pumping? For many of us working out can be a drag and let’s face it after spending long hours at the office who has any energy left? If you’re in the need of an extra pick me up before your work out try these three foods proven to give you an extra boost of energy. 

Cashews and Almonds: These nuts are not only rich in protein but also contain magnesium a mineral that plays a vital role in converting sugar into energy. Research suggests magnesium deficiency can drain your energy. Magnesium is also found in whole grains and fish including halibut. 

Hey guys, La La here. Loren asked me to become a monthly contributor to Loren’s World and I definitely said yes! The posts will be about different beauty trends I’m loving at the moment… with my new Motives for La La line debuting in February it’s the best way to share a sneak peek with everyone!

I like dramatic makeup every now and then but Valentine's Day really isn’t the time to try a hot pink lip or intense cat eye. Hot date or girl’s night out – either way, February 14th calls for a sexier look! I’m leaning towards a sultry, smoky eye, flushed cheeks and kissable, natural lips because it’s fun to play up your feminine, girly side with Valentine’s Day makeup. Jewel shades work best for my caramel skin tone when trying to achieve a romantic makeup look and because my Motives for La La products contain all natural ingredients, the minerals feel lightweight and give my skin a youthful glow...

The new year is here and of course weight loss is the number one goal that people set as a goal before the summer time. Those unwanted pounds from the holidays or just the desire to look and feel better fuel us to hit the gym and diet hard. But before you get on the weight loss bandwagon, remember that you not only want to lose weight but you also want to keep the weight off! Be smart about your weight plan - the goal is not to diet but to be healthy. You want to create a healthy lifestyle not a short term solution. Here are the best method for weight loss: