Saturday, January 18, 2014

New Year's Resolution: Fitness

I have to be honest here: I am a total lameo when it comes to working out. I go to the elliptical, turn the channel to Castle or NCIS and work out for the 60 minutes show duration. However, a short blurb on strength training in featured in Glamour's January issue sparked my interest. Apparently, 30 minutes of strength training can increase the effects of your other health efforts. I know very little about this, but I am planning on getting to know my way around the fitness center outside of the cardio machines.

And just to give myself an extra push - I used an xmas gift card to purchase this new short style from Lululemon. Spandex AND lightweight shorts in one - plus a fun, flowery print! The world is my oyster in these babies!


Lululemon Shorts
Via Lululemon

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

New Year's Resolution: Fashion

Any of my friends will tell you I tend to think things through - ALOT, some may say, overanalyze...
This mindset translates into a lot of time spent investigating and mulling over options before finally making a purchase. This works well about 50% of the time. The other half of the time, all of the thinking goes out the window and I purchase items based on a whim because I get fed up with all the cerebral nonesense. This year, I really would like to get back to my core philosophy of spending money wisely and purchasing quality items that reinforce my style.

One trend that I am digging right now - the matching shirt and skirt. And I am determined to hold onto my bills and purchase this outfit by the end of the month!


Band of Outsiders - Breton Cutout Dress
Via Shopbop.com



Another goal of mine: a printed sweatshirt. Mary Katrantzou makes absolutely beautiful clothing, featuring colorful, vibrant scene prints

Mary Katzantzou
Via Shopbop.com


Many, alright, almost ALL of her items are out of my normal price range, but there's something about this sweatshirt below that's really calling to me. Let's see if I can save up some $$$, and purchase it while it's still winter outside. Oh, and this Folk version on the right is pretty great, too.



Patterned Sweater
Via matchesfashion.com