Work it. Work it Good

"Remember that super fun time at the gym?!" said no one ever.  Working out is hard, time consuming, yet really really important for my sanity and confidence.  This causes an ultimate battle in my brain, but throwing on my old Nikes and walking to the gym has finally become an easy routine.  Now that exercising is a bit more of a given for my daily life, I am determined to make it more fun.  If I could feel fashionable and cute while sweating bullets, maybe I won't mind staring at myself while I wobble through jumping lunges so much.  Plus, complimenting my fellow aerobics goers on their gear has made me some fun gym buddies.

Need I mention all of our new years resolutions?!

So let's get cute....and fit while we are at it ;)

Don't forget your socks!

Happy New Year

Happy new year! I am welcoming this brand new year with actual resolutions for a change! I created a vision board, and I have written most of them down on paper.  Now that I've begun making these goals, I may be getting too excited and piling them high, but there ain't no harm in tryin'! My overall outlook on this year is LOVE.   I want to share love, show love, and hopefully find love.  I plan on giving more hugs, saying "I love you" more frequently, give back to those in need of more love, and love myself.  This will for sure include, but is not limited to, drinking lots of wine, shopping with my friends, buying products that give back, year round gift giving, volunteering, and eating at all the restaurants on my list while remembering exercise it off later.  Here's to making this year the best one yet!

As much as I love fashion and styling, this is more likely what you'll find me in this year.....unless the finding love part involves me needing to get dressed up ;) I suppose you'll find me swapping the jeans for a skirt every now and then!

** Ehlers wine is my absolute favorite! I will try and include others vineyards this year, but I had to start off with the best!  It is 100% organic, 100% estate, and 100% of the proceeds from sales goes to cardiovascular research.  Did I mention it tastes amazing, too?! If you haven't had it yet, put that on your new year's resolutions!

** 31bits is jewelry made from recycled paper by women in Uganda who receive not only a salary but also an education and counseling in a 5 year program.

** Feed Project - all products help fight world hunger by funding meals around the globe.

Under $50 Gifts

Last second gifts for the fashionably fun!

Under $30 Gifts

I've got a family of 11 to buy holiday presents for, but I always want to get gifts for coworkers, friends, neighbors, etc.  It can be hard to think of a gift that isn't overly expensive, but still thoughtful and nice.  Here are some more affordable options that could even make great stocking stuffers!

Gifts for the Goof

Some gift ideas for the goof in your life!

Get Your Gifting On

I LOVE gift giving.  I wish I had millions of dollars to give my friends and family the most radical gifts that I think would be perfect for them, but I haven't yet won the lottery....so I gotta be a little more practical.  I am hoping to do a couple of these before the holiday season is over, but here is my first!

Taste the Rainbow

As I get dressed every morning and stare into my closet full of black, white, heather grey, and army green, I picture what it would be like to have a fun and vibrant closet.   A fantastic colored garment can really make you stand out and look quite chic and expensive.  And the right colors are timeless and season-less.

.....I'm thinking a closet redo for my bday with more colors like these!

Weather Confused Wishes

It's cold, then it's hot, then it maybe might be cold again?  Oh LA, you keep me on my toes and make me want clothes from both seasons...

Jeepers Keepers

As Halloween rolls near every year, it really sneaks up on me! I have grand notions of making my costume (I wanted to be Cher from Clueless this year), but then time totally runs out.  I end up being stuck buying some over-priced, poorly made, and not so creative costume that I never want to wear again.  It feels like such a waste of money.

If only our closets already had these gems sitting in them, we could be subtle yet stylish, and for sure get use of these goodies again and again.... 

in case you couldn't guess, it's a mermaid and Little Red Riding Hood =)

Copy That: Sweatshirts and Mini Skirts

Who wouldn't live in sweatshirts, yoga pants, and sneakers if the universe allowed it? Well, good thing graphic sweatshirts and mini skirts have made their way to street style....it's close enough, so I'll take it!