White is the new black. Winter white. Why be ordinary? Black coats are a dime a dozen, and although I love the simplicity and classic timeless look of black, white can have the same effect. I'm telling you if you don't have a winter white coat, get one. You'll be so happy you did. In a crowd of cold friends, you'll stand out amongst the rest (unless they all read this blog post and all got white coats and you wore them all … [Read more...]
Wear This: Velvet Head To Toe
This season I'm obsessed with velvet. Not only am I obsessed with it, I am all about velvet head to toe. How? Like this. First, I feel like velvet = luxe. It's not about being expensive, but it's texture, look and feel just to me feels like luxury and comfort all in one. So if I have the opportunity to drape myself in velvet from head to toe, count me in. It's an effortless elegant look, all because of the texture of this decadent … [Read more...]
7 Ways To Say No
Are you a people pleaser? Do you have a hard time saying no for fear of missing out or simply because you don't want to disappoint others? I know it's something all too common, and it's something I worked for a long time. It wasn't until I became a mother of 2 that I realized I had to put myself, my family and my priorities straight vs worrying about doing things for others or to please others. The phrase "Just Say No" is easier said than … [Read more...]
Eat This: Best Fall Salad Ever
This is the best fall salad ever. Ever. Ever. And honestly, you don't have to save it for fall, but it gets requested from me over and over again when we do family gatherings. I have modified this salad from when I got it from a friend over 15 years ago, and I have been making it year after year. I'm not kidding. It's THAT good. I made it again for Thanksgiving... shocker! I will probably make it for Christmas too. That's why I'm … [Read more...]
What To Wear: Holiday Dresses Under $70
I'm definitely on the holiday bandwagon this week as I want to get you started early with getting you ideas for gifts as well as yourself. There's a good chance you might get an invitation to a holiday event and before you know it, you'll be looking into your closet with nothing to wear. That's where I come in. As your personal On Purpose lifestyle fashion stylist (work with me here! ha!), I want to dress you up without breaking the bank. … [Read more...]
30 Under 30: Holiday Gift Guide
This week marks the beginning of hustle and bustle and I know one thing is for sure... I'm getting my hustle on with my holiday shopping. My goal is to have as much of my Christmas shopping done THIS WEEKEND so I can then get my Christmas cards done. That didn't quite happen last year with my dad's unexpected cancer surprise, holiday cards weren't so important. #Perspective, right? So back to the matter at hand.... my favorite sport, … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Balliets Bubbly
Tis the season to begin getting festive! And here's the cocktail we served up at the Sip and Shop event I talked about HERE with Balliets. Make it for Thanksgiving guests, serve it up as the holiday parties begin, but this is an easy tart drink everyone will find refreshing and tingly! Cheers! #drinkresponsibly … [Read more...]
Living In Style In Oklahoma City
Two of my favorite passions are interior design and fashion. And when those two collide, we have something magnificent! Earlier this year, a whole new way of living entered our great city, Oklahoma City. First let me introduce you to the Metropolitan. The Metropolitan is an upscale, urban living experience. They have an unbeatable location, with access right off the highway beside Automobile Alley and within walking and biking distance … [Read more...]
Eat This: 3 Ingredient Crockpot Potatoes
These will be argueably the easiest potatoes you'll EVER make. Why potatoes all the time in my house? Yes, literally less than a month ago I shared my Greek potatoes with you HERE. Well, one of my peeps in the house has a gluten issue, which means potatoes vs other carbs for side dishes. And besides, potatoes ARE a bit of a comfort food, right? So here's how this one went down. By accident. That's right. I saw this recipe that was … [Read more...]
10 Quick Fixes for a Melancholy Mood
I always say we have a choice to be happy. It's a conscious decision to wake up on the RIGHT side of the bed and choose to see things from a positive perspective and be happy. It's your right! But sometimes, hormones kick in, life happens, and being happy isn't always easy. Having a down mood from time to time is entirely normal. After all, you probably won’t feel deliriously happy with life all the time. We're human. However, when you … [Read more...]
Macbook Air Canon Rebel Kit Giveaway
Hi Loves! What a way to start the week. A giveaway! That's starting on a high note! I'm excited to bring a fabulous giveaway to you here on the blog. If you follow me on Instagram, you'll see every now and again I do them there, too. I've teamed up with some amazing bloggers to bring you some awesome goods for your business, for you personally to enjoy. Honestly, who wouldn't want a Macbook Air or a Canon Rebel Kit? I know, right!! So … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Fireball Apple Slushies
Tis the season for fall cocktails. Officially into November, we're in full swing of the scents and flavors of pumpkin pie, apple pie, sugar and spices and everything oh so nice. This 2 ingredient libation (ice doesn't count!) tastes like a cold apple pie slushie, but it's potent. Serve this up at your next fall gathering. Fireball Apple Slushie 1 c. ice 1 c. apple cider 1/4 c. Fireball In a … [Read more...]
How To Stay in Control When Late Night Hunger Strikes
Do you stick to your diet all day long but struggle with late night cravings? Find out more about why it is that when you eat matters almost as much as what you eat. You may be able to enjoy more of the foods you love and still lose weight with these easy lifestyle adjustments. Changing the Way You Eat Get familiar with the latest research. There have been many studies over the years about whether calories consumed at night are … [Read more...]
Shop My Style: The OP Life Shop
I'm so excited to introduce my SHOP with you! Think of it as me being your personal shopper! The OP Life now has a SHOP tab where I'm selecting on a regular basis items for you, for gifts, for your home. I've curated some of my favorite things into one place, right here, easy for you to find. Things to wear, things to adorn your home, things of beauty. I try to be a smart shopper and find things somewhat reasonable in price. And … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Green Ghouls
Happy #FuzzyFriday lovers! For those of you newbies to The OP Life, every Friday (as much as I can!) I share cocktail recipes. It's not about the alcohol or the drinks (just to be clear!! although they can be so much fun!). The purpose of the cocktail is to toast to the week that we've just had, toast to the weekend thats before us, and to celebrate our wins that we've had. As big or as little as they might be. Whether it's in our business, … [Read more...]
How To Never Lose Anything Again
Does your desk look like it was hit by a hurricane? Do you lose your car keys three times a week? Could you find every single thing you own, right now? The ability to easily find everything says something about how well you have your life under control. If finding your stuff is a chaotic process, there’s a good chance that your life is chaotic in general. Trust me, this is a subject that hits home with me. Living a busy lifestyle, kids in … [Read more...]
What To Wear: Pencil Skirts and Bomber Jackets…. Again
When I like something, I'll let you know it. And two things I do love are pencil skirts and bomber jackets. And I'm sharing them again. (You can see a few posts I did HERE and HERE.) And I'm going to tell you why I think you should look at adding these two pieces to your wardrobe: The pencil skirt accentuates the hourglass on a curvy girl. And you know what? Curvy girls ROCK. I'm actually very curvy and I've learned that I'm never … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: White Cranberry Martini PLUS a Giveaway
As the holidays are going to creep upon us before we know it, I thought I'd share this one to get the festivities going. Don't think of this as a Christmas only drink, but because it has cranberry in it, I generally think of fall. And I thought it would be cute with my GIVEAWAY item, too! {wink!} I enjoy serving up drinks that not only taste good but look good as well. And I thought with the floating cranberries, this made for a cute drink … [Read more...]
What To Wear: Velvet Crush
Drape me in velvet! I'm crushing on you! It's going to be one of THE hot trends for fall/winter 2016. Velvet. Plain velvet, crushed velvet, velvet tops, velvet dresses, velvet pants, even velvet shoes. And mix into that jewel tones. What's old is new again, and I do remember oh so well some velvet dresses I had in the early 80's. It's all how you wear it to make it look good. This is my first velvet post of the season but it won't be my … [Read more...]
6 Steps to Keeping a Journal
Do you keep a journal? Keeping a journal is something that could make a difference in your personal growth. It forces you to reflect on your life regularly. It becomes more obvious where your challenges lie when you have to put your experiences down on paper. Think about so many things we are told to write down because it makes more of an impact on us. From food journals for weight loss to writing down our goals, there's something about … [Read more...]
