Super Bowl Sunday is the number one food noshing day of the year. Did you know that? I have this love/hate relationship with Super Bowl Sunday. I love it because we go to this big party every year and there is more food than you can imagine. 100 people party = lots of food! And GOOD stuff... sigh.... oh my poor clothes will be SO tight the next day! After all, it's only just ONE day right? Why not indulge in all the goodness! So if you've … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Superbowl Sunday Sangria
Today's Fuzzy Friday concoction is fit for a crowd. This weekend with the Superbowl festivities, I thought it was only fit to share one of my favorite and easiest things to make for a crowd. The Sangria. In this case, the "Superbowl Sunday Sangria". This is simple, fresh, fruity, goes with the spread of smorgasbord that will be upon us to feast. Sigh. Ya ok... well, saying that this has fruit in it, does that make this healthy and diet … [Read more...]
For All You Periscope Virgins
Yes, I said that. Ain't nothing wrong with that. You've never scoped before, right? You're not alone. There's help. .... hahahahah... does that sound like a commercial? I crack myself up! Ok, but seriously, I dedicate this scope to Kristen x 2 (or we can say Kristen squared, for my two new gal pals on a recent scope of mine) who have never scoped, and are nervous. You're not alone. This post is for you. In fact, Periscope … [Read more...]
Eat This: Zero Point Broccoli Soup
There is really no time I'm never not focused on my diet and weight goals. It's one of those things I've learned that I can't let go of. I've accepted the fact that I'm vertically challenged, I have a slow metabolism, and I can gain weight just by looking at food. So therefore, I'm always keeping myself in check. That being said, and being that I am a former Weight Watchers leader, I'm always creating new and interesting ways to modify … [Read more...]
What To Wear: The Bold and The Beautiful
On a recent out of town trip I "acquired" some mix and match pieces at one of my favorite places we don't have in my hometown of Oklahoma City. That would be Zara. Every time I go away to a place where there's a Zara, a visit is a must. I find fabulous pieces that are trendy, stylish, sleek, and go from day to night, casual to professional. So I found a few pieces I could definitely wear separate but for sure loved the … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Cake Mix
If you haven't figured out by now, I love cake batter, birthday cake, cake anything related. So sharing today's recipe is easy for me for a couple of reasons. The first being it's so tasty. {huge grin} The second reason is it's 2 ingredients. Love that. The third reason is it's light. Yup. Light as in light on the calories. I'm really trying to honker down on calories in vs calories out thing. Smart choices have to be a part of my … [Read more...]
Pantone Rose Quartz Serenity For The Home
Most of you know I recently spent a week in Atlanta at Americasmart for my daughter's business, Honestly Margo. Well, that place is FULL of amazement and delight with beauty from designers and manufacturers from all over the world. Truly, I can't even tell you how beyond blessed I am to have this experience to be able to go and travel and experience the back side of retail and see and have access to all of this beauty that has influence in the … [Read more...]
Patience: Do You Have It? 3 Steps To Get It
Instant gratification. I know I always wanted what I wanted and I wanted it THEN. Ahhhhh... Patience, my dear. Do you have patience? We all have heard the phrase "Patience is a virtue." It's how you deal with that "waiting" time. Sometimes things seem to be a fog as we go through the journey of patience. But there is beauty in that fog. Do you have it? Need to learn to how to get it? Watch … [Read more...]
What To Eat: Crack Puffcorn
Ok I know that really sounds bad. I've never done crack. In fact, I've never done drugs. True confession. But all I know is that this has a euphoric high kinda taste that I imagine it's like crack. It's SO good when you're eating, and you're always wanting just a little bit more. Totally addictive. Sigh. So let me tell you, this isn't for the diet books. It's for the football party, slumber party or birthday party for … [Read more...]
What To Wear: Date Night … Crush By Lush
Feeling a bit sassy and sexy and ready for a night out on the town with some of my newest pieces that launch TODAY at 10 am from Lush Fashion Lounge. Introducing Crush by Lush. A fun, flirty, sassy, playful Valentine's Collection full of bright trendy casual tees to party dresses to separates perfect for a night out on the town. I'm obsessed! I've pulled together this edgy look, mixing this soft blush sleeveless blouse (blush... my color!), … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: BYOC
I'm BACK.... I had to get my groove on y'all. Keeping it real. Out all last week for Market with my girl, flight delay coming home till the WEE hours of the morning, phone crashing. Such is life. But... life is SO good, you have NO idea! Lots of amazingness happened, and as the momager, I had a few followups I had going on, plus, to be honest, I needed to REST. As most of you know, every Friday on The OP Life is Fuzzy Friday. So … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Blushing Bellini
Celebrations are in ORDER! I'm saying let's pull out the bubbly, toast to GOOD times, toast to success, and toast to being unstoppable! You guys know that #FuzzyFriday is meant to represent celebrating your wins, your challenges you've overcome, all the great things going on. Even if it's the smallest thing, it's worth giving yourself love. My vibes are immersed into my "momager" job this week. In case you missed it, you can read it … [Read more...]
Back To Market and Making a Dream Come True
A brief introduction to the new faces visiting to The OP Life. You know me as the blogger who loves fun cocktails, effortless understated style with both luxe and a bargain combined, gold and mirror, who always is trying to make the healthiest smartest choices as possible (not always as successful!), and who believes we need to live authentically. In case you didn't know, my daughter has a business of her own, and I also happen to be her … [Read more...]
What To Wear: All Wrapped Up
I didn't know how much I'd love being all wrapped up in my poncho until I actually wore it. My rag & bone double sided poncho from Caymans is now one of my favorite pieces in my wardrobe. It's one of those pieces that no matter what we're wearing beneath it, it's a look that makes us feel effortlessly fabulous. Even in jeans. It's perfect for days that are mild in temps and transition between seasons and makes a great travel piece … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Irish Coffee
I don't know if it's because I'm trying to get back in the swing of things or not, but it seems I'm gravitating towards coffee (because of THIS post earlier this week...). Maybe it's my subconscious nudging me! Whatever it is, tis the season for cold weather drinks. We need something to warm us up, right? Well, here's a classic that's a no fail idea. For today's #fuzzyfriday I'm serving up Irish Coffee. I even got my … [Read more...]
What About These Goals for 2016?
Goals schmoals. Ya ya ya. Everyone is talking about them. Tis the season for resolutions, dreaming big, and what's your vision for 2016. Well, I'm going to be flat out HONEST with you. Straight up. I was hanging out with my amazing friend and coach Aprille Franks-Hunt (talked about her HERE ) and I was sharing with her some thoughts on goals. Watch and see what I have to say about … [Read more...]
What To Wear: Birthday Brunch
It's not everyday that someone special in your life turns 80. Well, this past weekend, my sweet daddy did just that. And we hosted a surprise breakfast/luncheon for him at church, where he was surrounded by family and friends who adore him and a place he feels like is his second home. So being all "church dress up" and a family birthday, this paisley dress fit the bill. From Free People, it's simple, stylish, conservative, but not stiff. I … [Read more...]
Coffee Protein Smoothie
For all you coffee lovers, this is for you. For all you protein shake drinkers, this is for you. Coffee meets a healthy meal replacement. If you want you coffee every morning, here you go. If you need a fast breakfast on the run, this is your answer. Instead of milk, instead of water, instead of juice and fruit, why not use your favorite coffee in your smoothie? You can use your single serve K-cup, or make a pot of coffee and keep … [Read more...]
A Look Back, A Look Ahead: Lessons I Learned in 2015
Today is the first day we need to kinda act like "adults". It's Monday (first of all), and the first Monday of the year, meaning the celebrating and holiday-ing are now over. Whether we work a 9-5 type of job or not, life pretty much "resumes" to the day to day thing we do. As we've just closed the chapter to another year, I wanted to reflect back on some lessons learned in 2015: Never say never. If you're working hard and doing … [Read more...]
New Years Tradition: Vasilopita
New Years marks the beginning of a new year... of course! Many of you might have a certain thing you do every New Year's Eve or New Year's Day (maybe that's recovering from last night's activities!). Maybe it's that black eyed pea dish so many make. For my family, as do so many Greek families, we have a New Years Tradition: Vasiloplita. Vasilopita can either be a sweet bread or coffee cake type of cake that is made every … [Read more...]
