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Thursday Sale of Note
Up to 80% off on select items over at ADA Collection!
XOXOX
Love when our ADA Girls support our events! Huge sale going on now for a limited time.
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All in the Wrist
Don’t leave home without your wrist candy! Visit: ADA Collection to see the full Spring line. You can even shop through our website at www.shop.adacollection
Happy Friday!
Coachella or Bust
Coachella is known to be one of the BEST music festivals in the country, hands down! If you know the music scene, you know Coachella. People come from all over the country, and even the world, to attend this three-day festival in CA.
There are over five stages where headliners and emerging artists perform for thousands of fans. In 2012 there was an estimated 80,000-85,000 attendees! Music genres include indie, rock, electronic, hip hop, folk, etc… My favorite band, Of Monsters and Men is performing today. They are an indi folk/pop band from Iceland. In the summer of 2011, their breakthrough song “Little Talk” hit No. 1 on the charts in their native country, and I was instantly a fan! Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghb6eDopW8I
If you are staying for the entire Coachella festival, there are different lodging options- camping being a great one. You can camp in your car or tent, and Coachella offers ready to go camping at Lake Eldorado or in their upgraded Safari Tents (beds, tables, dressers- the whole nine yards).
I was wondering what someone would bring to a three-day music festival, being I have never been myself… Packing would be difficult, so I asked our Sales Director for some tips and she sent over photos of must-have items she packed for her road trip. I must say, she is quite the Fashionista!
As I was flipping through her photos all I could do was imagine the energy and artistic atmosphere she would be surrounded by during the festival. I wish I was there! Everyone I have talked to that has gone to Coachella says they look forward to it every year, and that it is like Christmas for a music lover. Oh well, there is always next year, right..?
Headliners and artists this year that I would have loved to see perform: Of Monsters & Men (favorite band and seeing them in May), The Lumineers, Gaslight Anthem, The XX, and The Postal Service, among many others. Headliners include Red Hot Chili Peppers, Phoenix, Blur, and the Stone Roses. To watch live webcasts from Coachella: www.coachella.com
We will share a bunch of behind the scenes photos and a little recap of our Coachella experience soon. Stay tuned, and Happy Friday!
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What to Pack…?
One of Ada’s good friends sent us her latest “Mission” to accomplish by this weekend… We thought this would be fun to share!
And, we officially wish you luck, Shannon 
Mission: “Pack Light”
What to pack for my upcoming Vegas getaway with my hubby? It’s only a weekend, but I have to be prepared for everything: swimming, shopping, dinner, show, sight-seeing, and gaming. The real challenge is that I want to pack everything into a carry-on with space to spare. My mission is to minimize my load on the way there while maximizing the space I have for new loot upon my return. Plus, I would just like to see the look of shock and amazement on my husband’s face when, for the first time in my life, I pack light. Therefore, I have conjured a game plan to make “Mission Pack Light” a success. I hereby pledge that I am only going to pack what is absolutely necessary. Unnecessary items such as pajamas will not make the cut. (Who needs PJ’s on a sexy weekend getaway? 
). Also, I am going to resourcefully rely on one multi-functional wardrobe centerpiece which can be dressed up or down with accessories.
My wardrobe centerpiece for this trip will be a day-to-night dress. I can wear it sans accessories as a cover up for my bathing suit. Or I can accessorize with a braided casual belt, hobo bag, long pendant necklace, and sandals for day-time shopping and sightseeing. Then I can glam it up by accessorizing with a skinny sequined belt, clutch purse, classic bling jewelry, and simple heels for dinner and a show at night.
Beyond my centerpiece and accessories, I can just pack my toiletries, undergarments, and swimsuit. Plenty of room left for goodies I find on the trip. Plus, I can always overflow to my husband’s bag for the return trip if necessary. Vegas baby, here I come! Let Mission: “Pack Light” commence!
Now I just have to figure out what day-to-night dress to bring. Hmmmmm…
Are you a pro at packing light? What is your best game plan for packing efficiently? Do you have any multi-functional trip essentials? If you have a link to your favorite day-to-night dress, please share!
-Shannon O’Neal
Do you know Hautelook?
Acquired by Nordstrom in March 2011, HauteLook is a place where you’ll discover thousands of the top fashion and lifestyle brands at amazing savings. New sale events start at 8AM PST every day! These sales events feature the best names in women’s and men’s fashion and accessories, beauty, home décor, and more – up to 75% off. What’s even better? Membership is free! Everyone is welcome!
Today, ADA Collection had our first event on HauteLook and sold out of of items within the first couple hours! We still have a huge variety of pieces available and at AMAZING prices! We are super excited to share this with all of our ADA Fans!
Check it out & get your shopping on!
Act quick- the event ends on April 10th!
Cheers to your Health!
One of our favorite healthy habits is making fresh veggie and fruit smoothies.
Healthy low calorie smoothies will offer you one of the most delicious {and NUTRITIOUS} meals you could imagine!
They are loaded up with vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and phytonutrients. When fruits and vegetables are blended from the whole-food form, the plant fibers are also broken down just like when you chew them. The smoothies retain this fiber, and fiber helps to improve digestion, helps the body naturally rid itself of toxins, and helps you feel more satisfied for a longer period of time. We found this handy nutritional value chart to refer to while blending away!
One of our ADA Girls loves to add coconut water to her low calorie smoothies. It is packed with electrolytes potassium, and can add a little flavor than water alone.
For some recipes to get you started, click on the smoothies below:
Never Miss An Opportunity to Look Fabulous!!!
Are you going out tonight? Need inspiration? Mix it up and have some fun! Check out our video for some new and trendy tips on how to incorporate ADA Collection in your look tonight.
SPRING PROJECTS
Spring is a great time to get out in the beautiful weather and build a garden, plant flowers, or work on outdoor projects. Here are a few DIY gardens that we really liked. If you don’t have much space, but want to grow your own herbs, we love the Micro Garder’s advice…
DIY Mini Green House- use a trimmed, clean upturned drink bottle to create humidity while raising seeds. It’s easy to grow micro greens or herbs on a sunny windowsill this way. Trim sprouted seedlings with scissors & add to salads or transplant outdoors when it is mature. Thank the Micro Gardener for this handy idea
