Super Simple, Super Healthy, Super Yummy!

Today I want to talk about a show that I've recently discovered. It's called The Chew. I don't know how many of you watch it or know of it but I was really pulled in yesterday. The title of the show was "Let's Get Physical". Since one of my new years resolutions is to eat better I thought I would share with you some things that I learned from the show yesterday.

They did a segment on substitutions, one of the substitutions that caught my eye was the tuna melt. We all know that tuna melts are really high in calories between the bread, the mayo, and the cheese. The substitution they made was the Sweet Potato Tuna Melt.

I was looking at these on my television and thought that I really wanted to try it! This is an excellent way to cut down on the calories. From the sweet potato you get high amounts of nutrients for very little calories, this is also very filling. Here is the recipe! I encourage you to try this!

Ingredients:

• 1 large sweet potato (halved)
• 3/4 cup of canned tuna
• 1/2 cup of nonfat mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon of roasted garlic onion seasoning
• 1/2 cup of shredded part skim milk mozzarella cheese
• lemon pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place potatoes cut side down on greased baking sheet until tender, about 30 minutes.
2. Remove potatoes from oven and cool. Meanwhile, combine tuna, mayo and spices in a bowl and mix until well combined.
3. Top potatoes with tuna, sprinkle cheese over top and place in the broiler until cheese melts, about one minute. Serve Hot.

And there you have it, its super simple and super easy!

The next thing I want to share with you is a Blueberry Banana Juice. This looks a little funky but tastes amazing! Super simple and super tasty!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of blueberries
• 2 bananas
• 1 English cucumber
• 4 cups of spinach
• 1/2 cup of mint

Directions:

1. Put all ingredients in a juicer. Stir to combine the juices and enjoy!

These are both very simple and very healthy for you! I hope you give them a try!

Until Next Time
-xoxo

Happy New Year!

I frist want to start out by saying, HAPPY NEW YEAR! I hope you all had a safe a wonderful holiday.

Onto todays post, new year's resolutions... I want to post about some of the more popular resolutions. Maybe some of these resolutions are what you made :)

1. Fitness. This is probably one of the most popular of all new years resolutions. We all know the benefits of regular exercise; it keeps you healthy and helps you look and feel better! This is an excellent resolution to keep, for this year and many years beyond.

2. Quit Smoking. This also is a great resolution, although it is not the easiest to keep. Nicotine replacement treatments that you can now get at just about any drug store; these are proven to help you quit smoking. Even if you've tried to quit before and failed, don't let it discourage you; most people who try to quit don't actually quit the first time. Smoking is one of the worst habits you can form, so try kicking it this year!

3. Eat Healthy Food. This goes along with the fitness resolution. Eating healthy food is a great way of adding to your fitness resolution. The combination of eating healthy and exercising regularly will have you feeling better and living a more active and healthy lifestyle.

4. Learn Something New. I think this is one of my favorite resolutions. Learning something new helps boost your confidence and helps you feel as if you've accomplished something. You can do something as difficult as learning a new language or changing your career or something as simple as learning how to fix your own computer.

5. Spend More Time with Family and Friends. This is the most important resolution. Spending quality time with friends and family makes you a happier person and lets those you love know that you love them.

So those are some popular new year's resolutions. Let's all try and keep our resolutions and have a safe and happy year!

Until Next Time!
- xoxo

Blazers!

Normally at this time of year (where I live) it is snowing and cold and you really need a warm winter jacket. However, this year, mother nature has given me the short end of this stick because it is still in the mid to low fifties.

On to the topic for my post. Because its been so warm I want to talk to you about blazers. I have been looking for the perfect blazer for some time now. I just can't seem to find one that is made for me. I wanted to write a post to inform all of you about a few kinds of blazers and what could be right for your style.

All of the blazers that I'm going to show you are from www.piperlime.com

The first blazer is the Slouchy Blazer, it is going to have a fit similar to the boyfriend blazer. It's $89.00, a little bit of a splurge, but worth it if you use and it lasts a long time.

This is a super cute blazer to wear exactly how the model is wearing it, white shirt and jeans. You could also accessorize this with a chunky necklace or bracelet. Pair this outfit with some cute boots and you have an awesome weekend outfit. Perfection!

The next one is the Tux Blazer, it's great for dressing up an outfit. It would look great with most anything (especially sundresses)! It is a lot more expensive than most of you would want to spend but you can see this style and know what to look for at the store of your choice. It is $264.00 (WHOA)!

I personally would not wear this blazer the way this model is, I don't think that the deep v-neck looks particularly classy. I would wear this blazer with a sundress or something along those line. Even wearing it with jeans and a solid colored t-shirt would be great.

The next blazer is called the Bleecker Blazer, it is more of a fitted blazer. This style is great for really any occasion you can think of, just beware of the color, the one I am showing you is coral colored just so you can see everything. I would recommend a black or navy blue colored one for a more professional feel. This one is $69.00.

This kind of blazer is really one of my favorites. It looks good on just about anyone and is super comfortable. You could also wear one of these with a dress or jeans or anything else you can think of.

This blazer is sort of the style most women I know want, it is the Gabe B Blazer. This is the most basic of all blazers and should be a must have in any woman's closet. This one is also pricy, a whopping $395.00, but again, this is an example of something you can go out and look for at a cheaper price.

You can literally wear this is anything you own. A dress, jeans, or even a suit, as shown above. Like I said before, a closet staple. It is well worth the investment if you ask me!

The last kind of blazer I want to talk about are the exciting and fun ones like this one, the Ruffle Blazer. These are great for those of you who can't help but love the statement pieces.  It is $99.00, so a little bit more than you might want to spend but a great addition to your wardrobe.

Again, just a really fun and flirty blazer to add to your wardrobe. It's always good to have fun with clothes and really enjoy what you are wearing.

On a side note, if you are thinking about purchasing a blazer please try it on before you buy it. I have had a lot of blazers that look cute online or on the hanger in a store but don't look fabulous when its on. So remember to try on everything before you buy it!

I hope you read this and feel compelled to buy a blazer for your closet, it really is something that no woman should be without!

Until Next Time
- xoxo

Fashion Controversy: The Cowl Neck...

Most people I know are either pro-cowl neck or anti-cowl neck, no one is in between. I cannot figure out why people are so against the cowl neck. I personally love to wear these kinds of shirts and sweaters during the winter. Side note: please do not wear anything with a cowl neck during the warmer months, you just look silly.

Cowl necks are one thing in fashion that you love or hate. I'm going to show you a few different kinds of cowl necks using my all time favorite designer, Michael Kors.

All of these are available for sale at various stores, I will include price and web link below each picture.

To kick off this post, I'm starting with a basic cowl neck.

This is MICHAEL Michael Kors Cowl Neck Sweater it is currently $45.90 on Nordstrom's website. It's the most basic kind of cowl neck to buy if you feel you need to play it safe.

Next we have the deep cowl neck.

This is MICHAEL Michael Kors Deep Cowl Neck Sweater it is currently unavailable so the price isn't listed but I would expect to pay around $69.50 for this kind of sweater. This adds so much drama for those of you (like me) who like to play with volume and texture.

The next cowl neck sweater I have for you is the plunging cowl neck.

This one is  MICHAEL MICHAEL KORS Plunging Cowlneck Sweater this one is also not available, but is just to give you an idea of what kind of cowl neck you would prefer. I like this one because there is nothing around your face that may make you feel uncomfortable. I know that's an issue for some of you out there. This kind of sweater lays more flat than the previous one.

This next one is one of my absolute favorites, a MUST have for the holidays.

This is MICHAEL Michael Kors Sweater, Long Sleeve Fringe Cowlneck and it is $89.50, it's a little bit of a splurge but I'd say well worth it! This to me is a perfect cowl neck sweater.

The last kind of cowl neck I want to show you is the neck warmer.

This is MICHAEL Michael Kors Neck-Warmer Sweater this is $99.50, this is really a beautiful sweater. You can see why it's called a neck warmer, because there is so much fabric up by your neck, thus keeping it warm. Again, another splurge, but really cute and a lot of fun.

So where do you stand on the cowl neck line? For it? Against it? Let me know!

Go try some cowl necks this weekend! You can find a lot of them at much cheaper prices, I just used Michael Kors as an example because he also loves a good cowl neck!

Until Next Time!

- xoxo

Gloves, Gloves and more Gloves!

So I'm home sick today, it would seem that the sickness everyone else has I now have.  So I am writing a post to kill some time and to entertain you beautiful people.

Today, I want to talk about gloves. With the weather getting colder and the frost gathering on my car over night I am in the market for a new pair of gloves. I have to tell you that I've never been very enthusiastic about gloves before but I've seen some very cute ones over the past couple of weeks (at cheap prices too)!

All of the following gloves can be found at Target for $19.99!

Red is a fantastic color for gloves for the girl who loves a pop of color!

Purple is a great color also! And how cute is the tie on the side!

Brown with accents of light brown, cute!

So I know that this mustard color yellow is a color that a lot you may not like, but there is just something about it that is appealing to me and is something that I would wear with a vintage looking outfit.

These blue ones are my absolute favorite. The bow on the bottom and the dark blue color is amazing.

Here are a couple of pairs of gloves for those of you that can afford to splurge.

These are black leather ruffle gloves from Banana Republic and are $69.50

These are so cute, but definitely a splurge.

These next gloves are UGG Australia 'Kotah Shorty' Tech Gloves, these are so cute and you can use them outside on your iPhone/Smartphone or iPad/Tablet.  They are $95.00 and definitely a splurge but really worth it. They are a Nordstrom exclusive so you can only get them there!

The next pair of gloves is also from Nordstrom and they are $68.00, they are the 'Diamond Stitch' gloves.

This pair of gloves are brilliant purple and can be found at Saks. They are $75.00 and silk lined.

So if you are on a budget or not you can afford a really great pair of gloves! I hope you take a look at these gloves and buy the perfect pair for yourself.

Until Next Time!
- xoxo