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...]
FuzzyFriday: New Years Edition: Champagne 3 Ways
I know having all these holidays against a weekend can totally mess up our days. And yes, today isn't Friday, it's Wednesday. But what I wanted to share with you would do us no good on Friday if I wanted to share a New Years Eve recipe on New Years Day. So hello Wednesday #FuzzyFriday! Bring out the bubbly to toast in the new year, toss out the old and bring in the new. If we're busy hosting our friends, let's keep the beverages simple. … [Read more...]
What To Wear: Cold and Casual
Meet Oklahoma weather. Amidst rain and earthquakes, we have sleet and ice storms. Yup. No major inches of snow that last for weeks. Just icicles dripping from leaves and branches of trees. While it's beautiful to see this winter wonderland of Frozen come to life, it's not so fun when we're stuck inside because the freezing temps make the roads treacherous. And after a few days of living in pj's, enough is enough! So getting out to run … [Read more...]
