Here is a trend that I am playing with at the moment. I don’t wear earrings much and don’t like to fuss with my hair (lazy girl). Adding sparkly clips, colorful headbands, and printed scarves creates an effortless look. Candy colored accessories are everywhere! Bye Bye Beanie!
Sending you my round-up of inspiration !
isostilo has done some online hunting. Head to Anthropologie if you are digging this post. I hope you find a style that works for you. xo
Look at what the snail mail just delivered to me. I can’t recall the last time I received an unexpected package in the mail. I will say it was so heart warming to receive an out of the blue gift from a friend. She had given me a little heads up but I had no idea what would follow. A small box from M.Flynn, a local jewelry store located in Boston’s South End, had landed on my doorstep. I opened it up and a huge smile came over my face and the thought bubble of “wow, she really thinks I like this guy!” The bracelet read to me as ASIF which is my husband’s name. Ha! But it is meant to read AS IF. I’m a bit slow on the draw. My new piece of arm candy will be worn proudly all the while thinking of my husband and a sweet friend! The thought of someone thinking about you when you’re not in their company is such a wonderful feeling. Here’s to friendship!! xo
Bracelet: Venessa Arizaga
Sometimes you just have to think ahead to get beyond cold days! I’m referring to warmer temps, longer days, and strolls around the city. The sun may come out to play and I am dreaming about running out the door with less layers. Here are my lighter days ahead wardrobe picks.
Mission: To find products to help reverse the aging process (hence the oil)
Goal: To age gracefully in the most natural way. I just received my new EVERYDAY OIL. Let’s see!
Can’t get enough of: Track Pants
white button down from Madewell, adidas track pants, slip on shoes from Proenza Schouler, Anna Sui headband, LR handbag, Odeme beauty items, EVERYDAY Oil
It is no secret that I love blue, I love denim and just a tad in love with Amsterdam. Yesterday the socks drove the outfit! I paired them with a stripe top from Mads Norgaard and what I call my “man repeller” jeans. They don’t exactly flatter my can but I love them and my husband is away (he is not a fan:). More importantly (ha!) the jeans being a bit cropped allowed the socks and their canal houses to peak out. Pretty simple!
Similar jeans to my “man repellers”
I feel like a superhero, a ninja mama, a bad ass; all at the same time. Where to start? What is the motivator?
Luckily for me, two years ago my chiropractor punted me to Beth Zeitlin, a personal trainer. Beth immediately rocked my world and I have never looked back. I am happy to say she has become my friend and someone I admire. Since our time together, my view on fitness has evolved and I love the new direction it is going. I have balance, confidence, and appreciation. Beth has knowledge, experience, and she inspires me to challenge myself. Most importantly, I connect with her approach. We also have plenty of laughs along the way.
My focus on physical strength in the gym has taken a true commitment on my part. It was the right time and right person in my case. The focus and goals are simple with efficient workouts. If I am going to sacrifice a bit of my day I want it to be challenging, rewarding, and a whole lot of fun. It is elective but a priority. My sessions range from TRX, pull ups, monkey bars to planking like a mofo except when my shoulder acts up. I never really know till I get in there. Beth challenges me with what I think is the unthinkable.
I am my own super hero. I am running around with my son and never not feeling capable. I want to be a role model for Aleisi and model the behavior I preach to him. I want to keep my body moving and practice a healthy lifestyle. This is what I can control. These are my motivating goals. It is a piece to my puzzle. I work out twice a week and I love every minute of it! My workouts are a total outlet for me especially when my world is spinning or one of those total shit show mornings decides to grace me. But a few pull ups later and it is all in the rear view mirror! Sometimes I just need to get out of my own way. I am hoping over time to share more about my time with Beth. Perhaps some guest posts from the true bad ass herself! That would be amazing!! xo
Goal: To be healthy, treat my body kindly, not take it for granted, and never stop moving. I have to be my own motivator!
Digging through the closet these days! Getting bored and needed to break out my old favorites:) Honestly most of my clothes are pieces that I have collected over the years and I can’t seem to part with them. Here are last year’s J.CREW leather leggings bought from NET- A-PORTER paired with an old Marni favorite scored from Barneys. Worn with black Vans. Timeless and easy! I remember sale shopping post holiday a few years ago and being super excited when I spotted this sweater. Clearly the best time to shop if you have it in you. Typically I do not! So happy for the old to be new again!
Very excited for my lips to have a refreshing splash of color for the winter months. I want a quick hint of color with that au naturel look! The EVE LOM Kiss Mix is moisturizing with a soft sheen. I have been wearing it on its own and as a base for my two new lipsticks from LIPSTICK QUEEN.
Eden is a fab semi sheer red. Baby steps towards approaching a true red. I love that it is moisturizing with a pop of color. Perfect for an evening night out. Golden box number two, The Saint Coral, is the perfect everyday lipstick. A pale nude with a hint of brown. My day time look is natural and no fuss. Lip gloss is as fancy as I typically get. So to find a lipstick to wear during the day while running around has been a score. Maybe 2018 will have me branching out a little more in the makeup world. Especially after watching The Crown. Margaret’s makeup is so moody and glamorous! I’m thinking a lesson or two first would be wise to avoid looking like the joker.
Did you know? Lipstick Queen was founded by Poppy King an eighteen year old at the time from Melbourne Australia, who couldn’t find her perfect lipstick. There you have it!
I love my Fridays. I get to kick-start the day my way! Weekends can be really busy. So carving out a window is a priority for me. Getting after it in the gym for an hour is rewarding and a gift to myself. Well and to my family. I’m just happier what else can I say.
I have added a new post workout reward to the mix if time allows. Today I stopped by Mother Juice. I’m a fan! It feels cold as f..k outside(no sun:( so I was waffling between something cold or something hot. I know it sounds ridiculous. I went for both! I ordered my usual favorite Almond Love smoothie . Which I swap out strawberries for blueberries. I’m a pain in the arse and I know it! I also grabbed myself lunch. I’m a sucker for coconut so the carrot coconut soup made it an easy choice along with the grab and go kale caesar salad. TGIF!
Hell Yeah! Juice Press takeout today:) Just add the dressing to the layered salad and instant happiness. I am a big fan of salads and grains with lots of flavor! I will be adding a little heat with some hot sauce. When is lunch? Maybe now! Bon Appetit
isostilo 