Workout - Superbowl Style

We all know that February is the month of love, flowers, and hearts.  But before we get to all of that, we have to pay attention to one huge holiday… THE SUPERBOWL!  On February 1st, the New England Patriots take on the Seattle Seahawks (who have a title to hold onto).  I don't know about all of you, but I am a Giants fan. Now, I love football as much as the next girl (though I don't completely understand it), but unless my team is playing I really don't care who wins.  So, I have made the executive decision to root for both teams and enjoy the food.  Other than the commercials, the food is the best part.  Who doesn't love beer and junk food?! But in order to not feel guilty about eating the food, a pre-Superbowl workout is necessary.  So here are some collages of accessories for heading to the gym in celebration of the big day! 

For the Seahawks fan:

Tank: Athleta

Jacket: Old Navy

Water Bottle: Camelbak

Leggings: FERA

Band: FitBit

Sneakers: Nike

Sports Bra: Victoria's Secret

Bag: Athleta

For the Patriots fan:

Bottle: BlenderBottle

Ear Buds: Beats

Shorts: Nike

Tank: Athleta

Leggings: Athleta

Bag: Nike

Sneakers: Nike

Hat: Lululemon

 Yoga Mat: Lululemon

P.S. Valentine's Day isn't completely irrelevant here - guys love girls that watch football (or at least pretend to) ;)

What I Wish I Had - Travel Edition

In a few hours from now I'll be on a plane to Florida.  I absolutely despise packing so I waited until the last minute to pack and now stores are closed and I'm stuck with what I have.  I'm only going away for four days but of course I pack for ten.  While I was packing and quickly running out of room, I thought of several items I wish I had the travel-size of, and these are several things that you wouldn't think to get before you pack and realize "Wow, this is way too big for me to bring on an airplane" - especially if you're like me and don't like checking bags due to fear of losing you're stuff forever.  So here are a few things I wish I had for this trip…hopefully you find it helpful!

This Naked pallette from sephora is probably the #1 thing I wish I had.  I can't go anywhere without my Naked pallette, but the truth is I only use the same five colors.  If I had this with me, I could easily be bringing a smaller cosmetic case.

I love this facial treatment, especially when I use it with my Clarisonic.  However, the full size is just too big for my carry-on since the size limit is 3 fl. oz. for liquids.

OH. MY. GOSH.  If I had this I could probably forget about the cosmetic case all together and just bring my makeup in my purse! (Clearly when I go away, my makeup prep isn't very extensive)

I've noticed my brush takes up a lot of room in my purse or suitcase.  I need to invest in a good quality mini travel brush to bring in it's place.  I've had mini brushed in the past, but in the battle of hair vs. mini brush, hair always won (rip mini brushes).

Bastiste is probably the best dry shampoo I have ever used and I am so upset that I can't bring my full size version on the plane.  This adorable little travel size would have been perfect! Plus I would probably use the entire thing in the four days I'll be gone.

I LOVE my new camera and obviously I want to bring it everywhere with me.  The only issue is that the only carrying case I have for it is literally a backpack, shoulder straps and all.  It's a large case because I have an extra lens attachment and it's meant to carry that as well, but for a four-day getaway I really don't need the extra lens, and this case above would be perfect for just protecting the camera.

Do I really need to explain these two? (HA!)  I think we all know how much room blowdryers and hair straighteners take up, and the travel versions would be SO much more convenient.

Hope you enjoyed the few things that I found that would help make packing much easier!

Interview Ready

I have been interviewing many places lately.  Finding a job is a long and tiring process but one of these interviews is bound to have a positive outcome!  However, I have to say that, by now, I am a interview PRO.  Ask me anything and I have the perfect answer (because I've answered it about ten times before).  I have also nailed the interview outfit.  There's not much color or creativity, but when interviewing for a position it's always better to be safe than sorry.  For example, I just got a bright pink coat yesterday that I am dying to wear, and as much as I wanted to wear it today, I couldn't bring myself to do it because what if the people I interviewed with didn't like my pink coat? Or maybe they would deem it inappropriate (but whoever says my pink coat is inappropriate is seriously disturbed [thank you Elle Woods]).  All the details for this outfit are listed below the collage!  Except for the pants, they're very old and I've had them for years - another oldie but a goodie :)

Earrings: Kendra Scott

Watch: Michael Kors

Cuff: Vince Camuto (ON SALE!)

Bag: Big Buddha

Shoes: BCBGeneration (ON SALE!)

Blazer: Express

Top: Vince Camuto

 

More Eating, Less Calories

Well, it's much later than I planned on posting this, but considering I just had a late night snack I figured it was only appropriate that I post this now.  Snacking consists of some of the easiest and hardest decisions we make every day.  The easiest decision being to actually eat something.  The hardest being what to actually eat.  Do we want junk? Do we want something healthy? Do I seriously have to go food shopping because I want to eat but all I have is dry cereal and some saltines?  For those of you that enjoy cooking and snakcking and have some time to spare, here are couple of healthy yet delicious snack ideas I've tried (of course nothing beats the tiramisu & mascarpone gelato I just bought yesterday). Click on link below the pictures to get the recipes!

Source: Cookin' Canuck

Source: Something Swanky

Source: Six Sisters' Stuff


More to come as the blog goes on! If you try any, comment your thoughts. I'd love to hear them.  Sweet dreams and happy snacking :)

Beige Is The Name

Hey All!

So we have quite a color scheme here.  Other than black, beige is my next go-to color when I have color options.  Beige, nudes, and ivories are so elegant yet so flattering to me.  Also, I'm incredibly short so wearing beige on my feet makes me appear a little taller than black does.  I also go for similar colored tops because (when it's the right shade) I look tanner than I actually am! This is crucial to me in the winter since I'm so pale from the lack of beach days.  I threw this outfit together for my internship this morning for the sake of wearing my new J. Crew x New Balance sneakers :) I had to hunt them down and it was quite a project, but I succeeded and here they are!  The jeans are boyfriend jeans from H&M and the top is an oldie but a goodie from Nordstrom.  Remember how I said I sometimes like to buy pieces a size or two bigger?  This was one of those times.

Monday Marvels - Over-The-Knee Boots

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Happy Monday!

Hope everyone had a great start to the week filled with coffee OR last day of the weekend filled with tons of relaxation.  I don't know about you all, but I certainly have noticed a trend in fashion this past week/weekend - over-the-knee boots.  More specifically, suede over-the-knee boots.  Now I know that we all know they have always been around and they're nothing that has never been worn before, however, they are becoming much more of a focal point in the world of fashion bloggers.  And let me tell you, I have never wanted a pair of these boots more than I did this week.  Before I buy anything, I like to look around to see how many different ways a certain piece can be worn to make sure it's worth the purchase.  Here are some looks I found on pinterest that have me convinced that these boots are worth it. Enjoy!

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Casual Fridays

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Happy Friday!

Hopefully Friday means casual Friday for everyone.  One staple I believe everyone needs at LEAST one of is a white tshirt. not just your average Hanes T-shirt but a step above that.  They're comfortable and (when styled correctly) can make any outfit look effortlessly trendy.  You'll walk through the mall and get compliments on the outfit you threw together five minutes before you left the house.  These shirts can be found just about anywhere.  In fact, I just bought one from Madewell, who actually has a ton to choose from.  Other brands that carry them are J. Crew, Free People, Banana Republic, and the list goes on and on and on.

Here are some casual tshirt looks that I've pinned that I absolutely love (including the above):

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Absolutley love this look

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Another favorite of mine.

Gym #OOTD

Today I'm wearing one of my favorite gym outfits.  I love the super cute and flowy Lululemon top. It adds a pop of color to my mostly-black gym attire.  The leggings are high waisted (perfect for pairing with a crop top, especially in the gym) and from Marshalls!

Since it's super cold out I paired this outfit with my incredibly comfy Calvin Klein scarf.  It's not Calvin Klein Performance BUT I've found it works perfectly for both dressing up and dressing down.

P.S. Finally got a new camera!!