Adding Style to My Workout with Reebok CrossTrainers

I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Reebok. I received a Famous Footwear gift card to purchase a pair of Reebok shoes to facilitate my review and to thank me for participating. The other day my girlfriend called me a workout fiend.  She may be right but that is not a bad thing.  I like to run, cross-train, do yoga, a barre workout or a mixture of all four every other day or at least three times a week.  It keeps me sane, sleeping well and feeling good when I can get my endorphins up and stress level down.  As much as I like doing all these things I sometimes lack the diligence in keeping my footwear up to date.  I use running shoes for cross-training half the time and that's not the best idea for my joints. Why do I do this?  Because I don't want to take … [Read more...]

Whatcha Wearing Wednesday- Moto Style Transitions

  I discovered Essie 'For the Twill of It' and it was all down hill from there. I covet colors that are like swirling pools of oil. I seem to buy one with equal excitement and OMIGODIMUSTILUSTHAVETHIS zeal each time one comes out. It's a bit of a problem. Then I things like this happen. … [Read more...]

Whatcha Wearing Wednesday – My Fight, My Cause

I believe in not always going with the status quo.  It wasn't always that way. There were many times that no matter what I thought or how I fought, how much noise I made, I felt muted. No one saw the signs, no one saw the bruises. And in a strange way, that often takes a lot to understand, neither did I. I could think of my time being abused by someone who I thought loved me as lost years, but I refuse. Instead, I believe it made me stronger. I got over it. I somehow found the strength that was so many times dormant to say no. No more. One day, I just broke away. I didn't know the damage that had been done to me and wouldn't for a while. when I did I was lucky to have the support needed, the resources to get away and being to heal. It took far longer than I would ever think to … [Read more...]

Whatcha Wearing Wednesday

I traveled to Chicago for Blogher 2013 last week and took some pics of a few of my outfits.  I was quite happy that I managed only a carry-on sized bag for the conference and didn't need to use my second duffel that I had packed on the route home.  It was also the first year that I didn't buy anything new to wear to the event.  No costumes, sweet dresses or anything else were needed.  When I mentioned on Twitter that I had packed only two pairs of shoes my friend Jodi declared, "Two pairs of shoes for BlogHer?  You win at life."  Maybe just in packing skills. Travel Day … [Read more...]

Whatcha Wearing Wednesday- Stitch Fix

Is there anything more exciting than a Stitch Fix box delivered to your door? Well, the answer to that is a bit complicated. I LOVE getting that little box in the mail. "Oooh...what's inside?" my brain buzzes. I dream of Breton-striped tops and swishy skirts with cute accessories. I rip open the box and squeal in delight as I sift through the layers of soft and fluttery fabrics, chunky knits and um... long sleeves and sweaters? What the what?! … [Read more...]

Whatcha Wearing Wednesday- Summer Days

We've been having a real laid-back life here lately. It's what we need and what summer is all about. I think that if you can grab that time, then go for it. Since a majority of my time is being spent at swim lessons by the pool or hosting kids at my house, I'm not into layering accessories or wearing a whole lot more than shirts and shorts. This happened- … [Read more...]

Whatcha Wearing Wednesday

Just back from a week long vacation spent in the sun, at the pool and on the beach, I have no inspiring outfits to show from the whole trip. It was just me and my bathing suits each day with various pairs of aviator,  Jackie O sunglasses and hats put on for cover.  I may look tan but it is really just one giant freckle glommed together despite SPF slathered on from head to toe. I wore the heck out of that swimsuit! I packed at least two others but found this one just made me happy each time I wore  it.  It wasn't until the second time that I realized it was a yellow polka-dot bikini. Beach day!  We spent a gorgeous day in the ocean until dark clouds approached and soaked us to the skin just before reaching the car.  One of our favorite days away.   Home again, getting … [Read more...]

Whatcha Wearing Wednesday- Red Carpet Edition

This week I went out of my comfort zone and hit the red carpet with H on Friday night.  What started out as a regular ol' week ended with us getting dressed up in something a little beyond the norm.  I didn't care about the celebs like say, a certain Mr. Channing Tatum, I prefer my celeb crushes to have  a bit more character to them after all. No, I only cared about going out with my man and spending time alone with uninterrupted conversations, a few cocktails and some free popcorn.  Check it out... … [Read more...]

Whatcha Wearing Wednesday – Rainy Days

As typically happens on a busy week I try to plan what I want to wear the night before to avoid a morning fashion disaster. Or you know, wearing gym clothes or khaki shorts and a blogging T. Except when the rain happens and you have a bazillion errands to run with two wee ones in tow it ain't too practical to be wearing a dainty chiffon dress like this one by Everly. … [Read more...]