We've all dealt with this secret monster in our head. Those voices that say "no you can't do that." "You'll never succeed at that." "You're not good enough for that." Do you struggle with self-doubt? Perhaps you often wonder if you've made the right decision or have only a faint hope that your next job interview, project, deal you're going to land, or even date will turn out well. We start thinking about those fears. The most unfortunate … [Read more...]
Wear This: Business Casual with Banana Republic
Fun factoid about me: Did you know that WAY back when in the day I used to be a financial planner with one of the worlds largest brokerage firms? Yup. I started out working downtown in the ivory tower, and it was glamorous and fun and interesting and an adventure, but it wasn't for me. It was the best learning experience I had on my path to knowing what I wanted in life because it was then that I knew I could never work for anyone other than … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Caramel Butterscotch Tini
Hello loves! Another week of hustle and grind and all the rewards that come with that hard work! I'm celebrating a lot this week... My girl launched a BOOK! She's now AN AUTHOR! Shut the front door! Yup! Proud momma over here! If you want to learn more about Teen Boss Code, watch THIS. I launched another program to help you find that HAPPY MOJO you're supposed to have. I mean, who doesn't want to just live without any bs, … [Read more...]
Wear This: WhoWhatWear plus Shop Your Closet
It's no secret I have an affinity for the WhoWhatWear Collection for Target. I love that these pieces have style, they're up with the trends, yet not "trendy" and so dated that we'll get tired of them in 6 months. I also love that I can wear them being my age, and yet so can a gal way younger than me, as well as a woman 15 years older than me. These pieces can be worn to work then out to a dinner party. Versatile and stylish and the best part … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: The Club Special
Ok first all I can say is WHEW what a week. I think all of us can say that in one way, shape or form. I had the best intentions of sharing some great things and when technical difficulties hit, sometimes we can't do anything about it. When things are out of our control, they're just out of our control. But, needless to say, you're still going to get all those posts. Just after today! So we're technically wrapping up summer this weekend … [Read more...]
Why You Need To Shop The #NSALE plus I’ll Shop For You
SALE is my favorite four-lettered word. And amongst this HECTIC week I'm in, I made sure I wanted to discuss some very important matters at hand. Shopping and sales. Yes. This week (for the card holders) is the famous Anniversary Sale at Nordstrom, also known as the #NSALE. First, if you have a Nordstrom account, you have early access. What does that mean? It means you get the DOORBUSTER deals FIRST before … [Read more...]
Wear This: Floral and Straw
Mother's day to me is the pivotal time that my dressing begins to shift into summer mode. This is the point where I shift to my brighter colors and lighter fabrics. It's also the time that the weather begins to shift to warmer temperatures and that means lighter fabrics with a summer feel. Bring in florals... and straw. Yes! Florals are in this year in a major way. Big prints, small prints, in all kinds of colors in all kinds of ways. … [Read more...]
How To Deal With Negative People
No thanks. You can take that somewhere else! No matter what we do, whether we work or not, we all come in contact with negative, difficult people from time to time. Our natural instinct is to fight back, defend ourselves, and react to their negativity with some of our own. However, we are not animals who are led by instincts. We are humans with the ability to control our responses. To fight anger with anger merely depletes our own energy … [Read more...]
Wear This: Floral and Denim with Banana Republic #BRMovesYou
There's nothing I love better than a pulled together wardrobe that I can mix and match, feel confident and feminine and have fun doing what I love to do. #WhatMovesMe is wearing things that make me feel like ME. They not only make me feel beautiful and feminine and a little sexy, but also smart within the likes of my wardrobe. Getting pieces that I not can only wear together but mix with other pieces is smart. I recently got to … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: The Paloma
Cinco de Mayo is here! Time to have some nachos, some tacos, and some tequila, right? Instead of a margarita, I'm sharing margarita's "sister", The Paloma (wink!). The way I made The Paloma will save you calories. Here's how I look at it. You'll be eating chips and salsa. You'll probably be eating queso too. Throw in a couple flour tortillas. Your drink limit may exceed 2. So any way we can save calories, … [Read more...]
Wear This: Embroidered Cold Shoulder
You'll be seeing lots of boho and embroidered pieces this season. And we are still loving to bare those shoulders aren't we? Mix the two together, what do you have? The embroidered cold shoulder. I loved this fabulous top in black and white when I spotted it. It had to come home with me! Add any one of these to your summer wardrobe. Wear them with blue jeans, white jeans, denim shorts, white shorts, but wear them. And if … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Mother's day is going to creep up around the corner before you know it and one thing you don't want to be is STUCK like a deer in the headlights thinking to yourself, OMG, I forgot to get her anything. So let's get started on this little love fest of mom early, shall we? First let me begin by saying as a mom, this is the ONE day of the year that I can milk it. You read that right. Milk it ladies. We do all this sh*t for them all year … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Rise, Shine and Sparkle
I don't know if you've noticed but I've been doing some champagne and prosecco posts a lot lately. Maybe because I feel I have a lot to toast to. Maybe because I feel like life is effervescing at the moment. It's no coincidence. If you work hard, if you are open to growth, if you choose to do things that make you happy, it just happens. IT happens. The magic. And so we shine and sparkle more than we have. And this is why I chose … [Read more...]
7 Ways To Control Impulse Shopping
Control and shopping in the same sentence? I think that sounds like an oxymoron. Would you ever think of shopping as an addiction? Some over eat, some smoke, some drink, some gamble, and some shop. I can say, while there was a time I used to LOVE to shop, I think the older I've gotten, the better I've gotten on shopping smarter. It never was an addiction. But impulse shopping? Yes, that's one battle I've had to overcome. What's the harm … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: The Daiquiri
Simple, sophisticated, and a less is more kind of a mentality. Isn't that what we're seeing all around us? Less is more? Minimalist? Meet that sense of style, but in a drink. This isn't your tropical frozen daiquiri delight that you drink poolside as you hear from the cabana bar "I Shot The Sheriff"! HA! Nope, this is a sleek, elegant, simple modern day daiquiri. PIN it! The Daiquiri 1/2 oz sugar syrup 1 … [Read more...]
Shoe Obsession: Blush Mules
I've been a little busy lately getting ready to launch some amazing things, and that has had most of my focus as of lately, but I can't help but share my latest obsession. Blush mules. First you know I love blush everything, right? Well, consider these your new nudes. Post coming on neutrals, by the way. But these are just light and fresh and perfect for spring. They go with everything. Jeans, blush jeans, white jeans, shorts, skirts, … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Lady Grace
Some people we "meet" through our experiences in various places and stages in our lives. This beautiful gal, "Lady Grace" and I connected way back when I first began blogging, and she was a relatively newbie as well. Her name was so fitting, she was and still is a lovely lady, in the true definition of the word, and always full of grace. She has since stopped blogging as she felt it wasn't her passion and really wanted to simply enjoy life … [Read more...]
What To Wear: White Out
Less is more. Monochrome can be understated and make a statement. White is always right. I love to think of white like black. I can never get enough of my white jeans. And I can never get enough of my white tops. So put them together, and you have a crisp clean look that works for wherever and whenever. My top is one of my new favorites, with its detail of the ruffle sleeves in a contrasting cotton fabric. What I love about … [Read more...]
How To Style Your Shelfie
Most homes have some sort of book shelves somewhere. They could be by the fireplace, by the tv, or even some freestanding shelving against the wall. The age old dilemma always comes up: how to style your shelfie. Unless it's a library or a book haven, bookshelves don't need to be edge to edge covered in books. Don't let the name fool you. Nor do they need to be edge to edge picture frames, either. Creating a space that is inviting, … [Read more...]
Wellness: How To Get In The Habit Of Working Out
Isn't it frustrating when you know what you want to do, or even should do, but you can’t get yourself to do it? Almost as if it's a drag, you dread it, it's one of those things that you say to yourself, "UGH... I have to do _____." Working out on a regular basis is something we all know that we should do, but creating a habit of it can be challenging. Think about the things you do as a habit on a daily basis that aren't even … [Read more...]