DailyWorth

Thank you DailyWorth.com for all the great financial, career, and entrepreneurial advice you've given me these past days.

                                                       

It's becoming my new go to for all this type of information and more.  They recently posted this great article by Tina Chen called "How to Stop Being a Slave to Time".  Probably one of the best time management posts I've read in a long time, that came at the most perfect time for me.  My favorite take-aways were "Redefine Your Measuring Stick" and "Set Up a Routine for Yourself"  You can read the whole article below on DailyWorth.com

https://www.dailyworth.com/posts/3278-how-to-manage-your-time-tips-for-entrepreneurs-chen?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=DailyWorth&utm_campaign=DW_tues27-zoereport

While there I also fell in love with these two quotes from the post...

Career Advice From Startup Founders 

Always Move Forward

“Do not let uncertainty get in your way of moving forward. Good ideas put you on the map. Active decisions drive you to success.”

—Stacy Tasman, founder of HowHeAsked.com

And Ride It Out
“Be like a seagull. Ride the waves as they ebb and flow. But never forget that you have the ability to fly.”

—Michelle Goldblum, founder of I AM. creative & Soul Camp




.....love those gals.

Do It In Denim

Ok...take away the ridiculous boots, but keep everything else and you've the making of a keeper of an outfit!

...who really chose these boots??

I am in love with this Button Down Denim dress from Forever21.  

It's a nice little nod to 70's with it's choice of color, button front and front bodice detail and length.  I've been holding out on this post for a day or so and I've watched the reviews on this dress go from 2 to almost 5 stars.   

It's on my list.   I know where I'm going this weekend.

$27.90

http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=promo-vintage-lace&ProductID=2000097986&VariantID=

Rag & Bone vs Everyone

Well...if they say "imitation is the best form of flattery"
                                                                   Rag & Bone must really be feeling the love.....

Their Talia v-neck sweater has been imitated SO many times it is ridiculous!

It is a great sweater I must say,  and I'll admit I'm actually wearing a knock off version of it by Derek Heart I picked up for 8 bucks at Rue21 as I write this post.  Although I do feel some type of way about knocking off designer pieces, in reality we all can't afford R&B prices.

Excuse the tired expression.  I working with a stiff neck here...

So while browsing around on Asos.com  I wasn't too surprised coming  across this.

This is Vero Moda's Varsity Style Long Line Sweater.  I will admit...I do like it just a tad more than the R&B despite the absence of the deep V neckline which I'm quite fond of.  

I like the length, added stripes on the hem and that it's 100% cotton.   I also like the price.  $47.38

,,,,,what an odd price.....

http://us.asos.com/Vero-Moda/Vero-Moda-Varsity-Style-Long-Line-Jumper/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=4587289&cid=2637&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=204&sort=-1&clr=White&totalstyles=438&gridsize=4

Give Me Lots O Sweaters! Thick Nordic Warm Sweaters!!

I'm a sweater junkie.  I have a lot.  Not a ridiculous number that's just unmanageable, but perhaps too many to pull out every winter.   Lately I've been all about quality 80's style sweaters from the thrifts.  I don't care how much I look like I just stepped out of "She's One of the Guys" ....one of my favorite 80's movies btw.

Anthropologie's offering this beautiful Barnegat Pullover by Knitted and Knotted for $98

http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/clothes-sweaters/4114382320720.jsp#/


While Ralph Lauren is giving away this Snowflake and Reindeer sweater dropped from $298 to $94!

                                                   

  http://www.ralphlauren.com/product/index.jsp?productId=47130786&cp=2943768.53333316&fbn=Brand%7CPolo+Ralph+Lauren&view=99&fbc=1&s=D-DollarRank-POLO&pg=2&f=Brand%2F1000032%2F&parentPage=family

 Lavand.com however, is offering up some of the yummiest sweater dresses I seen in a long time-

This complete look is def. on my wishlist.

...can I get the above pieces in a medium, and an 8 and a half.

http://www.lavand.com/en/us/lookbooks

photos courtesy of Shopstyle.com

photos courtesy of Anthropologie.com

photos courtesy of RalphLauren.com

photos courtesy of Lavand.com

Love Culture

Excuse me LoveCulture.com,  but do you mind if I purchase your entire stock???

LOVING EVERYTHING



Thank goodness for a poor mans FreePeople

Haute Hippie

So...I'm now loving everything from HauteHippie.com,  It all started while reading Natural Health where Kourtney Kardashian was on the cover in Sept.

...TY Just Jared.    

I adored this dress she is wearing and decided to look the designer up.  It became the beginning of a beautiful relationship.  ...sorta

  take moment....

                        let it sink in.....

...do you understand my new obsession??  

http://www.hautehippie.com/webstore/shop.html

No More Skipping

So I was all ready to skip this month's charge from Jewelmint, like always when I seemed to be having the most difficult time finding the button.
...Low and Behold!!..We No Longer Need To Skip To Not Be Charged!!!!!!!
Oh My Gods...someone heard my prayers!! (or rants) and I don't have to dread the 1st to the 5th of every month!!!!   What a friggin blessing!

However...unfortunately for Jewelmint it will be quite difficult for me to buy anything anymore being I haven't intentionally made a purchase since after they first launched.  My money is always spent better elsewhere.  You wouldn't know it today tho... I was all Jewelminted out.  I realized it when as resident at my job pointed out all my jewels and asked where I got them from....

In this shot I'm wearijng the Phoenix necklace, the Lady Luxe cuff which EVERYONE loves.  I get more comments on this dang cuff than anything else I wear, and my In the Rough ring which was my very first purchase.

I'm noticing now just how many pieces I have brought, or been forced to buy from them.  I must be a fan.

It's That Time of Year Again!

Oh Yes!!  My favorite holiday

Kicks off today people! I haven't been more excited for it let me tell you!

This year I plan on actually keeping track of the shows and checking out the wears for next season.

I've loved fashion since I can remember, so this has always been a favorite time of mine.   I grew up on Fashion File, House of Style with Cindy Crawford and the other show with the lady that I now can't remember.  Anyway, I always get hyped and happy than usually don't follow anything, but this year will be different.  This year I'm too damn excited!

Get the full schedule of who's showing at 

mbfashionweek.com

http://mbfashionweek.com/new-york/schedule

Yoga Flow

I love Yoga... I really do.  It's a great wind down from the everyday and I encourage those I know who only practice strength training to try Yoga.  So of course I'm in the process of designing my own Yoga mat (still getting the details down). I however absolutely fell in love with this

OMG LOVE IT!!!

It's the Elephant of Nimibia Yoga Mat by PomGraphicDesign1 found on Cafepress.com

Seriously threw me off of what I came to the site for.  I would totally pay the $58.00 for this mat.  Love it!

What's Revolving at Revolve

Perusing Revolveclothing.com and finally stumbled upon some items I may not mind making new additions to my closet.

New Favorite designer..Miguelina

 Cecily Romper $290.00                and Rosi Crop Top $240.00   

                           I love the laser cut detail of both pieces, and simplicity of design.

...and thank the Gods for jeans under $100.00

BlankNYC Skinny jeans reasonably priced at $98.00

..and to leave you with something wild....

Beach Bunny's High Voltage Swimsuit $149.00

...because that's what I dream of wearing to the Jersey Shore......

http://www.revolveclothing.com/clothing/br/3699fc/?navsrc=main

HUGE Sale and Free Shipping Over $50 at Arden B!

And really...that's all you need to hear!

What do I have my eye on...

http://www.ardenb.com/

July Favorite...Singular

...you see this

This container is currently sitting empty in my garbage bucket, and reigning as my new favorite yogurt flavor!

I see people do a monthly "favorites" on blogs and vlogs and thought... I don't really have many new favorites to have something every month.  Nor do I really have many new favorite"s"... plural. But for the month of July I got a singular one!    

I've always liked Siggis yogurt.  It's been my brand favorite for a while (check out that protein to carb ratio!) but per 5.3oz cup they're just too expensive (previously $1.99 dropping to $1.89..my best guess at Shoprite).   Good ole Target however has them a little cheaper so I decided to splurge and tried this flavor.  .....pure heaven.

Proxy This...

Excuse me Windows 8.whatever...

When exactly does the proxy server respond, and why do I constantly need to adjust it to surf the internet without any problems?!?!  Does anyone else have these issues and if so how did you overcome it.

                                                       



                                                                                                        ....missing Windows 7 right now..




                                                                                                                      photo courtesy of Microsoft.com

Hair Skin & Nails

So I've decided to take the Nature's Bounty Hair, Skin and Nails 30 day challenge.

Yes..I'm chewing on the gummies cause I'm cool like that.

  I started this journey the 15th of June looking like this...

to this by July 16th

Now I know it's probably hard to see any difference ( I did take other pictures but lets face it..I'm a selfie novice and they all were pretty bad), but I'm in the exact same lighting ...maybe a little a bit of difference in weather light addition but there have been changes.  Any acne discolorations have cleared pretty quickly than normal and my whole face seems brighter while my skin seems more supple.  I will actually go with only BB cream now which is where I like to be if not no make up at all in the summer.  As for my hair and nails... well having my daughter put a hurt on both.  I haven't really seen a change in either with the supplements however my hair been up in extensions for a while and my nails just started getting decent once I went back to eating fatty fishes.  That seems to always do the trick for my nails.  

Anyway Nature's Bounty Hair Skin and Nails is doing wonders for my skin at least.  I am still using my concoction of Burts Bees brightening wash with African Black soap and an oat and honey scrub so the supplements may just be getting the right assistance.  Who knows...it' working. 

Photo courtesy of NaturesBounty.com

POST Post Baby Body and Workout.

Ok..last time I spoke about my post baby body it was pretty rough

I know... Well Thank You Befit in 30 Extreme!  That, a little gym time and a pretty clean diet got me here

LOVE LOVE LOVE LionsGate BeFit workouts.  When it came to building muscle and burning fat these videos did the trick.  I've been doing them for a while every now and again but just recently made them routine.  They work people.  Grant it I don't just do them alone.  I mix in two 10 min. strength training workouts after but the the fat burn really comes from Befit in 30 Extreme.  

Not all of the In 30 Extreme workouts are as hard as I'd like them to be, but that's where the other videos come in...

Now I'd just like to point out that although I think I'm pretty fit...this lower body clip from Cardio Barre

and ANYTHING by Cassey Ho from Blogilates give me a serious run for my money.

yo...this lil chick is STRONG!!  I guess because I'm used to short reps with heavy weights...These girls practice no weights and LOTS of reps.  I was not ready.

...but the results.....stunning!

All workouts found on YouTube people.  You really don't need a gym membership to get in shape.

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Still Living Here

A quick Shout Out to Alex over at  bronzedsundaze.blogspot.com for putting me on the Kidecals keycals.  Take a guess at what there offering for %15 off....

Oh Yea!!  One more time!

I know July 4th is over people...but I'm an American all day, everyday..actually I'm prefer to be called a Jersey Girl...but that's another story

$16.00 dollars for USA keycals not including the %15 off.  Unfortunately there for Mac users only.   I'm all over them anyway!

Thanks Alex

http://bronzedsundaze.blogspot.com

http://kidecals.com/shop/products/usa/

  

Up and Up

Kudos to Target's Up and Up brand for making diapers....

.... that hold up through my daughters piss sessions at night.

Sorry Luvs...it was wet asses and blankets for days.

...and Cut!

OMG my most favorite part of this years Independence Day......

Kelly and Michael's American Flag Onesies!   

Check Kelly out with the red pumps! .......... I so wanted to be her today...

photo courtesy of popsugar.com

The Red White & Blue

And this is how I like to celebrate it!

For some reason I am seriously on an American flag print theme.  I want anything that shows my country pride.  This I got this American Fringe bikini on CrowdSavings.com from $18.00 down to $16.04 with a 10% off coupon.  If that ain't a 4th of July steal..I don't know what is.

Anchors Away..Done Up

So I bought it!

The Ocean Water dress from Great Glam.

It's really not as sheer as it appears on the website but it is a lot more tight than I thought it would be.  I do prefer something with a little more give but all in all this was a great buy.

(sorry for the blurries..I just couldn't get my camera to take anything decent this day)