Hmmmmmm……shall we try this lovely little recipe for slimming tea?
I was relaxing earlier today and reading through the latest issue of Health magazine. (I’ve convinced myself that if I read it from cover to cover; I will motivate myself to exercise more and to make healthier choices when it comes to food.)
I just read about this “Slimming Tea created by Jackie Newgent, author of the upcoming 1,000 Low Calorie Recipes. It’s supposed to “keep your metabolism humming”, according to Health!
Here’s the recipe:
Fill 2 quart pitcher with brewed green tea or jasmine green tea.
Add thin slices from 1 jalapeño pepper
one 1″ piece of ginger
1 lime
sweeten w a zero calorie sweetener like Stevia.
Am I skinnier yet??? Let me know what you guys think of this if you decide to make it. I’ll post my thoughts too!
Btw….here’s the link to the article:
http://www.health.com/health/m/gallery/0,,20516496_2,00.html
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Friday, August 17, 2012
Wren for Minnetonka. I'm Obsessed with these shoes!
I'm obsessed with Wren for Minnetonka. Seriously obsessed. Read about designer and founder of Wren, Melissa Corker, and about how she managed to partner up with the famous shoe maker. I promise, you'll be obsessed too!
Check her bio out at http://wrenstudio.com/
Here are some pics from her "Fall 2012" collaboration with Minnetonka. These killer shoes are a total must have for fall!
Check her bio out at http://wrenstudio.com/
Here are some pics from her "Fall 2012" collaboration with Minnetonka. These killer shoes are a total must have for fall!
Frye Boots for Fall
Anyone who knows me, knows that I love my Frye boots! In fact, they are a signature "style item" of mine. Me without my Frye boots is like a dirty martini without its olive juice!
With fall right around the corner, I think it's the perfect time for me to start chatting it up about my favorite boot styles. (For this particular post, I'm not going to talk about the Gucci, Jimmy Choo, Chanel or Chloe high heeled boots that I've already started obsessing over. I'm going to make this an article only about my Frye's. We can touch on all of those other amazing boots later!)
Let's start with the Frye Harness boot. This was my first love from the Frye collection. The first pair that I owned were in brown. A week later, I owned a black pair. 6 months later, I just had to have the red. I wore them with jeans, leggings and dresses. The more that I wore them, the more that I fell in love. Hey give me the comfort of a walking boot with that "I'm a total badass" kinda edginess. I'm currently contemplating buying the white ones, but I'm not sure if I'd wear them enough. Thoughts???
My friends and coworkers stared to notice me wearing them, and they were asking me where I bought them? They too all wanted a pair for themselves! For as flattered as I was by this, I secretly wanted to be the only person on the planet who owned a pair! I'd like to think that my badass personality fit in perfectly with these badass boots.
My second favorite Frye boot style is the "Paige" tall riding boot. I have this particular style in the "Saddle" color, and it looks amazing with skinny jeans or with a skirt and tights! I put em' on and feel like I'm sexy and superior all at the same time.
So, if you're looking for an amazing pair of boots this fall that are classic and timeless, go out and buy yourself a pair of Frye's! I promise you that you will fall in love ad be begging for another pair!
Zappos is a great place to buy Frye's or google "Frye Boots" for a local retailer.
With fall right around the corner, I think it's the perfect time for me to start chatting it up about my favorite boot styles. (For this particular post, I'm not going to talk about the Gucci, Jimmy Choo, Chanel or Chloe high heeled boots that I've already started obsessing over. I'm going to make this an article only about my Frye's. We can touch on all of those other amazing boots later!)
Let's start with the Frye Harness boot. This was my first love from the Frye collection. The first pair that I owned were in brown. A week later, I owned a black pair. 6 months later, I just had to have the red. I wore them with jeans, leggings and dresses. The more that I wore them, the more that I fell in love. Hey give me the comfort of a walking boot with that "I'm a total badass" kinda edginess. I'm currently contemplating buying the white ones, but I'm not sure if I'd wear them enough. Thoughts???
My friends and coworkers stared to notice me wearing them, and they were asking me where I bought them? They too all wanted a pair for themselves! For as flattered as I was by this, I secretly wanted to be the only person on the planet who owned a pair! I'd like to think that my badass personality fit in perfectly with these badass boots.
My second favorite Frye boot style is the "Paige" tall riding boot. I have this particular style in the "Saddle" color, and it looks amazing with skinny jeans or with a skirt and tights! I put em' on and feel like I'm sexy and superior all at the same time.
So, if you're looking for an amazing pair of boots this fall that are classic and timeless, go out and buy yourself a pair of Frye's! I promise you that you will fall in love ad be begging for another pair!
Zappos is a great place to buy Frye's or google "Frye Boots" for a local retailer.
Tkees......I'm Beyond Obsessed!
If you've never heard of Tkees flip-flops and you dont already own a pair, you need to stop reading this and run out to the nearest store to buy a pair. Maybe even three pairs. I am seriously beyond obsessed with this line.
My very best friend introduced me to this brand by buying me a pair as a surprise for my birthday. They are the lovely pink pair from their Zinc collection and I was of course drawn right into their marketing spell when I read their punch line, "Cosmetics for your Feet". So there I go....kicking off my Gucci slides and giving these puppies a little try on right there during our lunch date. I give a little sly smile to the waiter as he notices me changing my shoes as he makes his way over to take our order. I brush him off by giving him my sweetest little smile with a quick, "you know how it is with women and shoes" line. I tell my friend that they really are like cosmetics for your feet and point out that they look exceptionally fantastic considering that I just had my toes perfectly polished with my "go to" shade of Linkin Park After Dark.
When I got home after my lunch date, I went on to their website, www.Tkees.com, and it was singing to me with all of the different styles and color combinations. I ordered two more pairs. And then another, just because I saw this color on flip flop queen, Angelina Jolie, and so I just had to have them too.
Here's a little snippet about these lovelies right from the "About" page on their website. You are sure to fall in love....!
My very best friend introduced me to this brand by buying me a pair as a surprise for my birthday. They are the lovely pink pair from their Zinc collection and I was of course drawn right into their marketing spell when I read their punch line, "Cosmetics for your Feet". So there I go....kicking off my Gucci slides and giving these puppies a little try on right there during our lunch date. I give a little sly smile to the waiter as he notices me changing my shoes as he makes his way over to take our order. I brush him off by giving him my sweetest little smile with a quick, "you know how it is with women and shoes" line. I tell my friend that they really are like cosmetics for your feet and point out that they look exceptionally fantastic considering that I just had my toes perfectly polished with my "go to" shade of Linkin Park After Dark.
When I got home after my lunch date, I went on to their website, www.Tkees.com, and it was singing to me with all of the different styles and color combinations. I ordered two more pairs. And then another, just because I saw this color on flip flop queen, Angelina Jolie, and so I just had to have them too.
Here's a little snippet about these lovelies right from the "About" page on their website. You are sure to fall in love....!
"For Jesse and Carly Burnett, the husband and wife duo behind TKEES (t-keys), it was a no-brainer—Carly yearned for a sandal that would "disappear" on your foot. "We'd walk out the door barefoot if we could, but it's not appropriate for every occasion," she says.
Thus, in the summer of 2009, using a simple thong sandal as their base, the couple (she with a degree from the School of Visual Arts and he with a background in business and real estate) produced a collection that was divided into color categories: Foundations, Creams, Liners, Glosses and more. Branded as "cosmetics for your feet," TKEES was born, and has become the go-to sandal for easy, fresh and sophisticated everyday dressing.
Carly, the ultimate flip-flop girl, was never big on makeup, but loved its myriad color collections. She sifted through her mom's cosmetic case and traveled the world with Jesse to build their business, finding continued inspiration in makeup stores and cosmetic counters. "The categories we created are natural and organic," she says, "everything fits together." The couple has stayed true to their mission, with customers applauding the sandals for their casual elegance and ease of wear—a no-brainer indeed."
-Tkees.com (source)
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