Fit Fridays!

GO OUTSIDE!!!

Simply taking your running routine out of the gym ups calorie burn by about 5 percent, thanks to wind and varied terrain. 

And fluctuating outdoor temps further increase the number of calories you torch by about 7 percent because your body has to work to keep your thermostat dialed in to 98.6 degrees. 

Not convinced? In 2007, researchers in England found that outdoor workouts are nature's Zoloft. When they compared the mental benefits of a 30-minute walk in the park with an indoor jaunt, 71 percent of the subjects who took it outside said they felt less tense afterward, while 72 percent of the indoor crew felt even more stressed. 

A harder body and a brighter outlook? That's enough to make us ditch the fluorescents for the sun

Hopefully you all have some nice weather to look forward to this weekend! I am planning on going on another hike this weekend, heading out to the Shenandoah, to possibly take on Old Rag once again! 

Happy Weekend!

Fit Fridays!

GO OUTSIDE!!!

Simply taking your running routine out of the gym ups calorie burn by about 5 percent, thanks to wind and varied terrain. 

And fluctuating outdoor temps further increase the number of calories you torch by about 7 percent because your body has to work to keep your thermostat dialed in to 98.6 degrees. 

Not convinced? In 2007, researchers in England found that outdoor workouts are nature's Zoloft. When they compared the mental benefits of a 30-minute walk in the park with an indoor jaunt, 71 percent of the subjects who took it outside said they felt less tense afterward, while 72 percent of the indoor crew felt even more stressed. 

A harder body and a brighter outlook? That's enough to make us ditch the fluorescents for the sun

Hopefully you all have some nice weather to look forward to this weekend! I am planning on going on another hike this weekend, heading out to the Shenandoah, to possibly take on Old Rag once again! 

Happy Weekend!

Wedding Hats!

So I of course I have already set my DVR for tomorrow's morning bug event! And already have plans on doing nothing but sipping tea and eating scones all day (one can wish..) but although I will sadly be attending my workplace, I am excited that we are honoring the tomorrow's BIG event with having our very own Wedding Hat Day!

here are a few other faves I found on (some individuals that I will be also looking for tomorrow)!

And then my all time favorite of course!! Really hoping to see one like this...

Wedding Hats!

So I of course I have already set my DVR for tomorrow's morning bug event! And already have plans on doing nothing but sipping tea and eating scones all day (one can wish..) but although I will sadly be attending my workplace, I am excited that we are honoring the tomorrow's BIG event with having our very own Wedding Hat Day!

here are a few other faves I found on (some individuals that I will be also looking for tomorrow)!

And then my all time favorite of course!! Really hoping to see one like this...

Perfect Date

Ok, so no I am not about to describe a perfect date, but hopefully that caught your attention!  Instead I wanted to show-off the most perfect summer date night dress!

 For me a perfect date outfit is one with an added punch of surprise!  This dress is gorgeous from the front, but once you walk away or turn around, wowsa!!! Just enough without giving away too much!

The color also is why it is so perfect, its now the summer, so put away the LBD and get into something fresh and fun!

Thank you Zara and the rest of you can thank me, for this gorgeous find! :)

Happy Thursday!

Perfect Date

Ok, so no I am not about to describe a perfect date, but hopefully that caught your attention!  Instead I wanted to show-off the most perfect summer date night dress!

 For me a perfect date outfit is one with an added punch of surprise!  This dress is gorgeous from the front, but once you walk away or turn around, wowsa!!! Just enough without giving away too much!

The color also is why it is so perfect, its now the summer, so put away the LBD and get into something fresh and fun!

Thank you Zara and the rest of you can thank me, for this gorgeous find! :)

Happy Thursday!

What To Wear Wednesday! (WTWW) Summer Office Styles!

Many readers have asked me, how can I stay fashionable, and cool throughout the hot months of the summer (and still appropriate for the workplace!)

Well here are some tips and some fun options!

My first piece of advice is to find some office friendly dresses, whether their more colorful or all one color, they are your go to during these hot months!  I usually always opt for a good fabric, many fabrics will either make you sweat more or wrinkle so make sure you look at this when purchasing.  I also normally opt for sleeveless. Why you may ask?  Because you can always throw on a blazer or cardigan but while you are commuting to and from or when running out on your lunch break you'll be cool enough to enjoy the sun!

Here is a great dress that will take you all through the spring and summer months, it also is a great trend piece, as one can see the color blocking style displayed on it! Find this gorgeous dress here

As I said not only do I love a summer dress that is colorful I also like ones that are all one shade, this really allows you to mix and match your accessories and cardigans.  You can use this dress as a base and make tons of completely different looks!  Find this number here 

Another problem that I see constantly during these warmer months is the lack of shoe styles.. Ladies if its the weekend or your in Florida or somewhere on the beach, where those flip flops but please NOT to work, even on the casual days!  There are millions of adorable, comfortable and still very breathable flats out there!  See this adorable style above, which can be found here

 Here is another great pair, that can be honestly worn with almost anything! Love the girly touch with the bow, and the nude coloring that will take you all through the season!  Find these here

 And finally, we all know one of the best parts of the next few months, is all the fun accessories that can make any day that much more bright and cheery! Bring on the bright pink, love this beautiful and very statement worthy necklace found here

Well there you go ladies and gents! (sorry not so much for the gents, but I promise a new WTWW for men soon!)

Happy Wednesday my dears!

What To Wear Wednesday! (WTWW) Summer Office Styles!

Many readers have asked me, how can I stay fashionable, and cool throughout the hot months of the summer (and still appropriate for the workplace!)

Well here are some tips and some fun options!

My first piece of advice is to find some office friendly dresses, whether their more colorful or all one color, they are your go to during these hot months!  I usually always opt for a good fabric, many fabrics will either make you sweat more or wrinkle so make sure you look at this when purchasing.  I also normally opt for sleeveless. Why you may ask?  Because you can always throw on a blazer or cardigan but while you are commuting to and from or when running out on your lunch break you'll be cool enough to enjoy the sun!

Here is a great dress that will take you all through the spring and summer months, it also is a great trend piece, as one can see the color blocking style displayed on it! Find this gorgeous dress here

As I said not only do I love a summer dress that is colorful I also like ones that are all one shade, this really allows you to mix and match your accessories and cardigans.  You can use this dress as a base and make tons of completely different looks!  Find this number here 

Another problem that I see constantly during these warmer months is the lack of shoe styles.. Ladies if its the weekend or your in Florida or somewhere on the beach, where those flip flops but please NOT to work, even on the casual days!  There are millions of adorable, comfortable and still very breathable flats out there!  See this adorable style above, which can be found here

 Here is another great pair, that can be honestly worn with almost anything! Love the girly touch with the bow, and the nude coloring that will take you all through the season!  Find these here

 And finally, we all know one of the best parts of the next few months, is all the fun accessories that can make any day that much more bright and cheery! Bring on the bright pink, love this beautiful and very statement worthy necklace found here

Well there you go ladies and gents! (sorry not so much for the gents, but I promise a new WTWW for men soon!)

Happy Wednesday my dears!

ME Day!

Me day!  

I feel slightly selfish even writing this, but as they say and after working for almost 2 years sometimes you just need a ME DAY!  For those of you who haven't been working, or just love your job so much, maybe you've never heard of this, but a ME Day is one that you normally wouldn't get off of work, but instead just take for yourself!  (I will be honest I put in some extra time, so thankfully no leave was taken) but I will say this, if you can pick a me day accompanied with some great weather and it really can feel like a little vacation all wrapped up in just one day!

The first part of my me day, actually consisted of a good workout, followed by a quiet breakfast on my balcony!  

Later in the morning I met up with another fellow Me day-er (like my new word) whom joined me atop a gorgeous rooftop!  Although we were still in the hustle and bustle of the city, atop over 15 floors and beautiful sunshine part of me felt as if I was on a quiet stranded beach!

After a few hours of the sun, and some new tan lines, plus some catch up reading in my favorite Magazines, Self and Womens Health  I got inspired and took a trip over to Whole Foods!

As you all know from Friday's post I have started to read up and get into Wheat-Grass, but with the inconvenience of running over to a juice bar every day I have researched some on powders, so I decided to grab a few daily samples of Amazing Grass (I will make sure to keep you updated on how it goes..)

I realized after a day like yesterday, it is ok to take some time to rest and catch up on those things you have been wanting to do, or with the people you need to see..so here it is blogging world, I allow you to NOT feel selfish and every once in awhile take a ME Day!! I promise you'll enjoy it!

ME Day!

Me day!  

I feel slightly selfish even writing this, but as they say and after working for almost 2 years sometimes you just need a ME DAY!  For those of you who haven't been working, or just love your job so much, maybe you've never heard of this, but a ME Day is one that you normally wouldn't get off of work, but instead just take for yourself!  (I will be honest I put in some extra time, so thankfully no leave was taken) but I will say this, if you can pick a me day accompanied with some great weather and it really can feel like a little vacation all wrapped up in just one day!

The first part of my me day, actually consisted of a good workout, followed by a quiet breakfast on my balcony!  

Later in the morning I met up with another fellow Me day-er (like my new word) whom joined me atop a gorgeous rooftop!  Although we were still in the hustle and bustle of the city, atop over 15 floors and beautiful sunshine part of me felt as if I was on a quiet stranded beach!

After a few hours of the sun, and some new tan lines, plus some catch up reading in my favorite Magazines, Self and Womens Health  I got inspired and took a trip over to Whole Foods!

As you all know from Friday's post I have started to read up and get into Wheat-Grass, but with the inconvenience of running over to a juice bar every day I have researched some on powders, so I decided to grab a few daily samples of Amazing Grass (I will make sure to keep you updated on how it goes..)

I realized after a day like yesterday, it is ok to take some time to rest and catch up on those things you have been wanting to do, or with the people you need to see..so here it is blogging world, I allow you to NOT feel selfish and every once in awhile take a ME Day!! I promise you'll enjoy it!

Fit Fridays!

Doesn't that just look delicious...

If your anything like me, the thought of drinking GRASS was probably on my list of "No Thank-You", don't care how many people swear by it or sing the blessings..  

Well this all changed earlier this week, I will say I was NOT excited about giving this green juice a try but after hearing about all the benefits and refusing to pour a fourth cup of coffee in the afternoon, I thought why not..

Well to my surprise this weird looking, weird smelling green juice actually turned out to be not too bad!  I won't say its a new favorite or lie and say the stuff actually tastes good, but after experiencing the benefits of just one quick shot, I became a believer of the stuff!

I have not yet bought a $400 juicer and started my own garden of this stuff...

But I did like it enough to share it with all of YOU ! Here is a quick list.. for more information, go here

• 1 fl. oz. of wheatgrass juice is equivalent to 2½ pounds of the choicest vegetables
• wheatgrass is mineral rich and contains 92 minerals needed by the body
• it is a complete protein containing 20+ amino acids and has higher protein densities than any other food source
• the magic is in the enzymes with more than 30 found in the juice
• the juice is 70% chlorophyll and since the chlorophyll molecule is virtually identical to hemoglobin (red blood cells that carry oxygen), wheatgrass juice will oxygenate your body
• an as of yet unidentified, tiny molecule is responsible for the positive effects

Fit Fridays!

Doesn't that just look delicious...

If your anything like me, the thought of drinking GRASS was probably on my list of "No Thank-You", don't care how many people swear by it or sing the blessings..  

Well this all changed earlier this week, I will say I was NOT excited about giving this green juice a try but after hearing about all the benefits and refusing to pour a fourth cup of coffee in the afternoon, I thought why not..

Well to my surprise this weird looking, weird smelling green juice actually turned out to be not too bad!  I won't say its a new favorite or lie and say the stuff actually tastes good, but after experiencing the benefits of just one quick shot, I became a believer of the stuff!

I have not yet bought a $400 juicer and started my own garden of this stuff...

But I did like it enough to share it with all of YOU ! Here is a quick list.. for more information, go here

• 1 fl. oz. of wheatgrass juice is equivalent to 2½ pounds of the choicest vegetables
• wheatgrass is mineral rich and contains 92 minerals needed by the body
• it is a complete protein containing 20+ amino acids and has higher protein densities than any other food source
• the magic is in the enzymes with more than 30 found in the juice
• the juice is 70% chlorophyll and since the chlorophyll molecule is virtually identical to hemoglobin (red blood cells that carry oxygen), wheatgrass juice will oxygenate your body
• an as of yet unidentified, tiny molecule is responsible for the positive effects

What To Wear Wednesday! (WTWW) Nautical

(this selection is brought to you by Polyvore, I will admit its from there 2010 trend line, but I assure you its still just as good and trendy this year too!)

I will be the first to say it may not be the craziest and newest trend that I have posted on WTWW, but it is a trend, especially for the summer that is one of my favorites and I believe will always be here! plus its a look that is not only versatile (which of course is what I LOVE) but can also be worn by ANYONE and EVERYONE!

Below is a great shot of Sienna Miller, who hits all the right marks in this style without looking like she just a 4th of July picnic!

MICHAEL by Michael Kors, has some great pieces from his Spring 2011 line, seen here

Love the striped tie-hem top and white cut-offs!  (little rendition of Sienna's look)

 

Check out Steve Madden's Yacht Collection, for some adorable boat shoes, a great way to stay comfortable and look adorable

And finally, to bring this style very fashion forward, grab a very flattering long maxi striped skirt, match it with either a pair of adorable flats or strappy wedges and you will be ready to bring that nautical style anywhere!

Check out South Moon Under or Free Peoplefor adorable options of the long striped maxi!

Or if your still not 100% on the long maxi style, Top Shop has an adorable just past the knee style, belt included!

Hope your all having a Wonderful Wednesday!