Who is ready to retire their bulky sweaters for the year? Samesies! I'm ready to dive into fun fashion trends for spring right about now. I want to store away the sweaters, scarves, cords, fleece-lined or wooly anything. Bye, bye cozy socks. Hello, espadrilles and tanks. I've been busy combing through the trends for spring and came up with a few fun favorite trends for you, me, and anyone. Colored Vegan Pleather Guess Asymmetrical Vegan Moto Jacket Express Vegan Leather Mid-Thigh Skirt Leather Wrap Midi Dress in Mustard Puffy Sleeves This is one trend I didn't want to love but now I so DO!! It's feminine and fun and a great way to dress up a look. Textured Short Sleeve Shirt Sugar Lips Puff Sleeve Top LC Lauren Conrad Puff Sleeve Print Top Edgy Boots … [Read more...]
How to Find the Right and Affordable EV for You
Photo courtesy: @andreasdress (Unsplash) Last week I attended Fully Charged Live in Austin, TX with a lot of folks who already know, love and enjoy Electric Vehicles (EVs). Now, I know that I write about cars and the auto industry but when I polled readers, friends, and showgoers at the event who didn't own an EV the same three questions, fears, and myths came up over and over again. TOP 3 EV FEARS & MYTHS EVs are too expensive. How can I afford one? Charging takes too long and I don't want to run out of power. Where are charging stations in my area? What are the costs and time restraints? An EV is too expensive to fix. I'm going to answer these questions and quell your fears as well as bust some EV myths here. You can check out the comparison of EV buying and … [Read more...]
4 Nail Colors You Need Now
Hold up. Wait a minute. What is that gorgeous blue Butter London shade of nail polish? Well, it's 'Giddy Kipper'. It is just one of the new blues to come out this year and is also one of 4 nail colors you need now. It is also featured in Butter London's latest 'Guilty Pleasures' lacquer stash that is HALF OFF right now. Classic Blue as seen above will be all over the place this spring. Pick up a shade of it from almost any nail polish company as there are sure to be boundless options to choose from. It's also a nice addition if you plan on doing the gradient nail trend. White nails are white-hot again this year! OPI's 'Alpine Snow' looks beautiful and helps your hands look sharp this season. Cantaloupe shades are summery and sweet and just what we need as we edge into … [Read more...]
Fully Charged Live: The Can’t Miss EV Event
This weekend I had the pleasure to attend the two-day event, Fully Charged Live in Austin, TX. Based on the popular YouTube show and podcast created by Robert Llewellyn, Fully Charged Live aims to educate electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts, EV owners, and those curious who want to learn more about the EV industry, the latest in transport technology and clean energy. This is the first time Fully Charged Live was held in the U.S. as it is a UK-based show. The first live event was in 2019 in the UK and was a great success. What to Expect I didn’t know what to expect from Fully Charged Live. I don't consider myself an expert on clean energy or EVs. I really love cars, trucks, and SUVs as well as the automotive industry. Surprisingly, I only reviewed one EV, a Kia Soul a few years … [Read more...]
Superfood Hot Chocolate Recipe
Photo by Maddi Bazzocco on Unsplash I love a nice cup of hot chocolate but finding one that my body can drink without feeling inflammation is a whole other story. Where are my fellow no-sugar, AIP people at? Here's an amazing SUPERFOOD HOT CHOCOLATE recipe, which is perfect for keeping warm this winter. Also, a sweet treat for the month of February and pink puffy heart day. SUPERFOOD HOT CHOCOLATE MIX By: Fresh n' Lean - the nation's #1 organic meal delivery company INGREDIENTS ½ cup cocoa powder 2 tsp cinnamon ½ cup of coconut sugar 2 tsp Maca Powder 7 scoops collagen powder 2 tsp Mushroom powder 1 ½ tsp salt 5 MINUTES to make. CALORIES: 80g, CARB: 12g, FAT: 0.5 g, PROTEIN: 9g TOOLS Bowl INSTRUCTIONS 1 Combine all ingredients in a bowl and … [Read more...]
How to Get the Results You Want From Your Workout
Are you getting the results you want from your workout routine? Did you start something new in January with the best of intentions and total excitement to achieve this new goal and then QUIT? Did you miss your January fitness and wellness goals? 💪Do you feel exhausted? 😴 IT'S OK! ❤️ I have been there too. I can help you with this part! I was the same way for YEARS. I did so many classes at the gym and then I would burn out on them. I did challenges online too. I put in time running, training for a race, or on the treadmill at the gym. I did Weight Watchers too. And way back in the day I took ephedrine. Yup, I totally did. Ugh. I wasted a lot of time and money. I felt really bad about myself too which made no sense. Then about three years ago I did something … [Read more...]
What to Pack for a Four Day Trip
I have a four-day trip planned later this week I will be flying for two days and working for two days. I created this 'What to Pack for a Four Day Trip' piece to help me pick out what to wear as well as help you too. I plan to keep everything condensed to a carry on bag. I will have my work bag and a cross-body purse as well. That's it. Two pairs of shoes and I'm done. And yes, this does include activewear to actually be active in. First, I love this Calpak bag. It's been one of the best items I have ever bought from Shopbop. It becomes the bag everyone wants to use when they have a quick trip too. Do you want compliments from flight attendants? Then you need to get this bag! I'll be using these bags as well. I like to keep things contained and well-organized. I will … [Read more...]
Wear Your Heart on Your Sleeve – Valentines Sweaters
Ready to dive into the next sweet treat of a holiday? OK, so technically Valentine's Day isn't a real holiday but it is a fun excuse to celebrate and wear your heart on your sleeve, literally. Take a look at these three cute heart-themed sweaters I found for you. I'm partial to that one in the middle myself. I love the pop of red against the white. Valentines Looks Look 1: Kids H&M Fine-Knit Sweater (similar) /Banana Republic Wristlet/Levi's Wedge Icon Jeans/ Look 2: H&M Knit Hat with Pom/Heart & Soul Patch Sweater/Boo Hoo High Waist Leather Leggings (comes in Plus and Petite size too) Look 3: Pink Gloves/Black & Gold Heart Sweater/Leopard Pleated Skirt (HALF OFF) How do you celebrate Valentine's Day? Do you let the date go by, because it is no big … [Read more...]
It’s Not Too Late to Get That Golden Globes Style
I know what you are thinking. Vicky, the Golden Globes are long gone. So what? Who cares! Yes, that is what I say. I say it is no too late to get that Golden Globes style incorporated into your wardrobe, hair and makeup style. In fact, I recently wrote a piece all about it for Social Moms. Go ahead, it's a fast read and yet so informative. I get it. You're busy. You want pretty pictures. You want links and an overview of all that I said. Ok, that's fine. Here it is easy. Quick and to the point is your Golden Globe Style cheat sheet. Red Lips: We need them. No more nude shades this year on the red carpet. It was all about various shades of gorgeous red. From poppy to Bordeaux to classic red as seen on celebs like Kerry Washington and more. These are my favorite red … [Read more...]
Holiday Deals that Delight
I've put together a list of fun stocking stuffers, gifts and more for the kids, teens, and friends on your list. As always, get something for yourself. Happy Holidays! These deals are sure to delight you and your loved ones. Old Navy is having a sale on denim right now! Use your Old Navy Cash to score an even better deal! … [Read more...]