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Summer Wardrobe Essentials

28 Jun 2016

Let’s get one thing straight: We’ll never retire our trusty blue jeans. However, we can’t ignore the fact that summer is officially here, hello gorgeous weather! and dark, heavy denim isn’t exactly the thing we’ll reaching for every day. At the same time, were not exactly willing to shelve our jeans for the next three months. A solution we can all get behind? White jeans, easy tops, fun accessories. Summer wardrobe essentials. Sleek, chic, and totally stylish, white denim has long been a crisp summer staple and I am a proponent of rocking white jeans all year long. A well-stocked summer wardrobe isn’t complete without a pair of crisp white jeans. The warm-weather essential is great for day-to-night dressing and is the easiest way to look put together with minimal effort.... Read More

Beach Vibes

22 Jun 2016

They say life’s a beach, but can that still ring true if you live nowhere near the shore? As I like to say, why not? The sun’s out. you should be too. You don’t need sand and saltwater to live out your Baywatch fantasies. Throw on a bathing suit, some sandals, lay a towel down in your living room, out on the sidewalk, or near a pool and put on some white noise wave sounds. The only constant I can count on, is to keep in a state of vacation mode. At work? I know the beautiful weather is right out the door. As long as you’re in the mood to dip into some mermaid territory, the boring confines of reality have no business interrupting your imagination. Whether... Read More

Floral Dresses

15 Jun 2016

June is a crazy busy month. Between the end of the school year for my kids, adopting to the warmer weather (not complaining here) and switching my closets from winter to summer, hitting the gym, running to appts, going to doctors appointments, and planning vacation time for me and the family, I find it hard to find the time for myself. Seriously, I have even tried meditating on the app Headspace to take those 10 minutes per day just to breathe which is all the time I can sneak in these days. This leads me to thinking less about what I am wearing in the morning and more about getting out the door on time. It doesn’t mean I don’t care, but more finding easy summer... Read More

Summer Holiday in Spain

08 Jun 2016

Summer holidays offer that little bit of extra time in our lives when can explore and travel. On the subject of travel, I have major wanderlust, but have yet to return to the far-away places I loved as child. In my teenage years, as a family unit, we traveled to Thailand, Rome, Spain, Israel, Rio, among many places. I have yet to return back. I thought if I were to return to the same places, I would be disappointed. The places I once loved and visited would l have changed so much, right? Did it ruin the happy times I once experienced? Contrary to my beliefs, traveling back to the same place you loved, can be rewarding. Could it possibly also have remained unspoiled? At... Read More

Fitness Tips

03 Jun 2016

Finding the time for fitness is not easy. Excuses like you’re too tired, too busy, are on a tight deadline for work, are starving, too full, it’s too early, it’s too late, it’s freezing cold, it’s boiling hot, it’s happy hour, you just washed your hair, all resonate with me and they probably ring true to many of you too. Blah blah blah, excuses excuses. I have made a concerted effort to not let this happen and a few things come to mind when I start to make those same excuses in my head. See my fitness tips on how to stay on track below. Ivy Park mesh t shirt Peony wrap around lace leggings APL sneakers Phat Buddha bra top Make it effortless. I book my workouts in... Read More

Summer Fashion

27 May 2016

Ahhh Summer. Outdoor dining. Sidewalk culture. Long lingering moments. Hanging at the beach. Beautiful sunsets. Summer Fridays. And easy dressing. It’s a short 3 months here in the Northeast that we all get to enjoy those special moments where the living is easy, so why not dress the part? Here is a guide to Summer fashion. Nude. Something you only really want in your wardrobe. palette speaking of course, and most commonly associated with summer thanks to the heat of the sun, and keeping it light. Nude looks smoking hot with a tan, fake of course, and washed out denim or navy. This time of year is when I realise the only viable jackets in my wardrobe are leather, suede and any type of bomber jacket,... Read More

Healthy Body

24 May 2016

Every one of us will inevitably suffer a natural degradation of bone density as we get older; reality bites. If we / you start paying attention early enough, it’s possible to take some pretty smart measures to strengthen our skeletons now, for a strong and healthy body, which fit right in alongside our normal everyday fitness goals. This post highlights the top 3 ways to exercise and care for yourself in order to promote bone strength; what we should eat, and what we could avoid in order to help build a strong skeleton that’ll last us through life. Here is how to achieve a HEALTHY BODY. 1. Eat right. This isn’t just for teeth and bones, but moreover for broader health. The body is in a constant process... Read More

Memorial Day Weekend Packing Ideas

18 May 2016

Memorial Day Weekend is almost here and it’s time to pack those bags. Between beach vacations, day trips, barbeques and parties you’ll need the proper armor to keep you looking flawless. The weather may not be cooperating but when the calendar says mid-May, it’s a sign to get your T-shirts, denim shorts, rompers, and proper beach gear at the ready. The long weekend should be considered your official summer kick-off. And though that’s obviously cause for celebration, it doesn’t mean you need to bring any and every piece of clothing in your closet along for the ride. Instead, look at your must-pack list as a strict edit of only the best warm-weather pieces you’ve been dying to wear. But how is this actually done? I use... Read More

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