Okay, my last post talked about food...I looooove to talk about food, almost as much as I like to eat it, but not quite :)
Anyway, evening snacking came up in the comments, and rather than respond individually I wanted you all (I use the term "all" loosely, of course.) to hear what I had to say, cuz y'all know I love to hear myself talk almost as much as I love food...okay, more...shut up.
As far as evening snacking, let's be more specific. If we are talking about cookies or ice cream (or, both--say it isn't so!) than yes, let's not do that regularly. Now, if we are talking about a handful or almonds or a yogurt? Your body is fasting all night, which kills your metabolism, so having a little somethin'something' before bed isn't necessarily a bad thing. If you eat dinner at 6 and go to bed at 11, then don't eat again until 6 the next morning, that's a long time to go without food. Too long. Ideally, you are eating a healthy, portion-controlled dinner (You are, right?) at least 4 hours before bed, if that's the case, then go ahead and have a SMALL HEALTHY snack. Celery with a little peanut butter, a handful of nuts (almonds would be fabulous!), a low fat cheese stick--all good choices. The key is small and healthy people. Cookies do not qualify. Now, if you are looking to go hard-core, you may want to consider ensuring that your snack is low to no carb. Make no mistake, I am NOT anti-carb--AT ALL, pardon me while I wipe up my pasta with a piece of bread...ahem..anyway. Carbs are fuel, and you need fuel to function, especially if you are exercising regularly. That said, you don't need to fuel up to go to bed, there ain't no way you roll around that much, seriously. So, that brings us back to the celery and peanut or almond butter, nuts, cheese, maybe a yogurt (the nutrition varies greatly, check the label.). This will keep you from hitting the hay with a grumbly tummy, who can sleep like that? But remember, portion size and food selection is KEY. We are having a snack, folks, not a meal. Got that? Sweet.
I've got a workout ready to post so come on back with your sneakers and a smile, feel free to add more to those wardrobe requirements if you'd like, or if you live in a cold climate.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Let's talk about food....
First off, allow to me to affirm my love of food. I looooove food. I may have a misunderstanding, make a mistake, or be misled, but I NEVER missameal (Get it-HA! I crack myself up.) Aaaaaanyway, often times when people talk about losing weight they talk about dieting...boo to dieting. First off, as soon as you say the word diet you immediately feel deprived...and that sucks. Secondly, by dieting you are now becoming hyperfocused on food, and while I firmly believe we should enjoy food, we also shouldn't spend all day thinking about food, what we ate, what we are going to eat, or what we can't eat, want to eat...etc. You'll inevitably end up eating too much or too little this way, so quit it. I firmly believe that you will have the most success if you make gradual changes to your habits. No, you won't see huge results initially, but if you make these changes a little at a time and allow yourself to make these changes into habits, you stand a much greater chance of long term success. I don't want you to look back at a time when you WERE in great shape, I want you to look back at the time when you BECAME in great shape...meaning you are still there--in a year, in five years, in 20 years when you are chasing around your grandchildren in the backyard.
So, this week, I want you to make one change. We all have different bad food habits, pick whichever one applies to you and start RIGHT NOW. Here are a few of the big offenders--
Skipping Breakfast--I know, I know, you have been preached to about breakfast since you were 5, "It's the most important meal, blah, blah, blah, blah". Well, guess what?? It is. The fact is that even though people have drilled that into your head for as long as you can remember, an astonishing number of you choose to disregard this little tidbit. Listen, I can give you a 20 minute lecture on metabolism and 'starvation mode' and use all kinds of fun buzzwords to impress you with my vast knowledge. But, I have a feeling you've already heard it all. So I'm going to cut to the chase. EAT BREAKFAST. EVERY DAY. STARTING RIGHT NOW. Eat as soon as you can after waking up. You do not have to prepare a feast of bacon, eggs, and pancakes, but please do not eat a doughnut. An english muffin or whole wheat toast with peanut butter, a bowl of cereal (please no Lucky Charms or Cocoa Puffs) with skim milk, yogurt with a little lowfat granola, a nutri-grain bar if you must, whatever...just EAT. We can talk more about specific food choices later, but the reality is that you most likely already know how to make reasonably good food choices, you just don't do it. How's that for the harsh kick of reality in the booty?? You know it's true, I'm not in the business of blowing smoke up your butt, I'm in the business of making your butt look smoking hawwwwt...so get over it. For now, just get into the habit of eating something first thing in the morning. This is the meal that gives you the most caloric margin for error because you have all day to burn it off, so eat!!!!
Okay, so let's assume that you DO eat breakfast every day, well then perhaps you are guilty of sin #2
SODA/POP/COLA/TONIC/WHATEVERYOUCALLIT- For the record (Southern folks, I'm talking to you), sweet tea counts as soda as far as this is concerned ,so wipe that smug "I don't drink soda" grin off yo' face right now. NO, I don't care if it's diet either. YES, I know there are no calories in diet, I don't care. Diet soda is loaded with sodium that will bloat you, and filled with chemicals that may or may not kill you, and even if they won't kill you they certainly aren't doing you any good either--so there. Lay off the soda. If you drink a lot of caffeinated soda you are going to want to cut back gradually or you will be suffering from some serious withdrawal headaches. Work on substituting water for soda, fill a pitcher with water and add slices of fruit (orange, lemon, lime, and grapefruit all work well, or use a combination of fruits) If you don't already drink a lot of milk (and you aren't allergic to dairy), work on adding in a glass of skim milk somewhere during the day. Milk has calcium that is hugely important for women and protein which helps you feel full and feeds your muscles. If tea is your thing, try to develop a taste for unsweetened tea, add lemon or other fruit. It can be done, trust me, I've had hard core sweet tea drinkers make the switch, it just takes some time getting used to. Do not start substituting fruit juice, it is generally either loaded with calories or chemicals, and neither of those are good options.
Okay, you with the snotty look on your face, what?? You don't drink soda and you always eat breakfast, well LA-DI-DAH. Then think of a bad food habit you DO have. Do you drink a lot of booze?? Are you a late-night snacker?? Do you skip lunch and eat a huge dinner?? Do you clean your toddler's plate when they are done?? Get seconds when you don't need them?? Eat a lot of fast food?? There's something, you know there is, so identify it, then post it below because it's all about accountability, people! Remember, we are talking about ONE thing, if you are guilty of all of this (Say it isn't so!), pick one to start with (I'd go with breakfast, but maybe you don't care what I think). Decide what you are going to change, and embrace it from the moment your feet hit the floor tomorrow! Oh, and while your feet are on the floor, why don't you go ahead and do 50 squats? I don't care when you do them, but get them done, all at once, and tell me about that too...did it suck?? Was it easier than the last time?? If you don't know what all this squat talk is about go back one post and read about squats and how to do them.
Now talk to me, I'm sick of listening to myself....
So, this week, I want you to make one change. We all have different bad food habits, pick whichever one applies to you and start RIGHT NOW. Here are a few of the big offenders--
Skipping Breakfast--I know, I know, you have been preached to about breakfast since you were 5, "It's the most important meal, blah, blah, blah, blah". Well, guess what?? It is. The fact is that even though people have drilled that into your head for as long as you can remember, an astonishing number of you choose to disregard this little tidbit. Listen, I can give you a 20 minute lecture on metabolism and 'starvation mode' and use all kinds of fun buzzwords to impress you with my vast knowledge. But, I have a feeling you've already heard it all. So I'm going to cut to the chase. EAT BREAKFAST. EVERY DAY. STARTING RIGHT NOW. Eat as soon as you can after waking up. You do not have to prepare a feast of bacon, eggs, and pancakes, but please do not eat a doughnut. An english muffin or whole wheat toast with peanut butter, a bowl of cereal (please no Lucky Charms or Cocoa Puffs) with skim milk, yogurt with a little lowfat granola, a nutri-grain bar if you must, whatever...just EAT. We can talk more about specific food choices later, but the reality is that you most likely already know how to make reasonably good food choices, you just don't do it. How's that for the harsh kick of reality in the booty?? You know it's true, I'm not in the business of blowing smoke up your butt, I'm in the business of making your butt look smoking hawwwwt...so get over it. For now, just get into the habit of eating something first thing in the morning. This is the meal that gives you the most caloric margin for error because you have all day to burn it off, so eat!!!!
Okay, so let's assume that you DO eat breakfast every day, well then perhaps you are guilty of sin #2
SODA/POP/COLA/TONIC/WHATEVERYOUCALLIT- For the record (Southern folks, I'm talking to you), sweet tea counts as soda as far as this is concerned ,so wipe that smug "I don't drink soda" grin off yo' face right now. NO, I don't care if it's diet either. YES, I know there are no calories in diet, I don't care. Diet soda is loaded with sodium that will bloat you, and filled with chemicals that may or may not kill you, and even if they won't kill you they certainly aren't doing you any good either--so there. Lay off the soda. If you drink a lot of caffeinated soda you are going to want to cut back gradually or you will be suffering from some serious withdrawal headaches. Work on substituting water for soda, fill a pitcher with water and add slices of fruit (orange, lemon, lime, and grapefruit all work well, or use a combination of fruits) If you don't already drink a lot of milk (and you aren't allergic to dairy), work on adding in a glass of skim milk somewhere during the day. Milk has calcium that is hugely important for women and protein which helps you feel full and feeds your muscles. If tea is your thing, try to develop a taste for unsweetened tea, add lemon or other fruit. It can be done, trust me, I've had hard core sweet tea drinkers make the switch, it just takes some time getting used to. Do not start substituting fruit juice, it is generally either loaded with calories or chemicals, and neither of those are good options.
Okay, you with the snotty look on your face, what?? You don't drink soda and you always eat breakfast, well LA-DI-DAH. Then think of a bad food habit you DO have. Do you drink a lot of booze?? Are you a late-night snacker?? Do you skip lunch and eat a huge dinner?? Do you clean your toddler's plate when they are done?? Get seconds when you don't need them?? Eat a lot of fast food?? There's something, you know there is, so identify it, then post it below because it's all about accountability, people! Remember, we are talking about ONE thing, if you are guilty of all of this (Say it isn't so!), pick one to start with (I'd go with breakfast, but maybe you don't care what I think). Decide what you are going to change, and embrace it from the moment your feet hit the floor tomorrow! Oh, and while your feet are on the floor, why don't you go ahead and do 50 squats? I don't care when you do them, but get them done, all at once, and tell me about that too...did it suck?? Was it easier than the last time?? If you don't know what all this squat talk is about go back one post and read about squats and how to do them.
Now talk to me, I'm sick of listening to myself....
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Random thoughts and a Fitness Challenge
Well, if you are reading this, you probably got here by accident or you are Hillary, my one follower...either way, I'm happy you are here. To reward you, I will give you one random thought and a fitness tip...you can thank me later ;)
Random thought: I love hummus. No, seriously, but I do NOT love all hummus equally, hummus must either be homemade by me (this is the less desirable option because I almost always prefer the lazy route when it comes to food preparation), or it must be Sabra Supremely Spicy Hummus. As a food, hummus is a great source of protein, low in fat and calories, and a much better option than many other "dips" (ie. anything involving cream cheese, sour cream, or velveeta) out there. If you haven't tried hummus, give it a shot, plain hummus is really nothing but chickpeas, and there isn't a whole lot of flavor in chickpeas in my opinion, so while there isn't anything special to like about it, it also shouldn't offend your taste buds! The key is finding a flavor you like, and there are many to choose from. Don't give up if the first one you tried doesn't 'do it' for you, do what I do and save your receipt and take that bad boy BACK to the store! Experiment based on flavors you know you like, I love spicy anything, so spicy hummus was a given for me, but I also love garlic, and roasted garlic hummus was not my thing...eeeew. Use hummus instead of high fat mayo on sandwiches, and as a dip, but be careful what you dip in it. Try to keep it healthy and stick with carrot or celery sticks, or a controlled portion of whole/multi-grain crackers or chips. I looooove the Food Should Taste Good multigrain chips, but just remember that even a "healthy" chip will likely contain sodium, fat, and carbs, and certainly be higher in calories than the veggies--so watch your portions! Snack on, people....ummm....person?
Fitness tip: Today I am going to give you a very simple challenge, if you have been working out it may not be that big of a deal, if you haven't, you may want to chase this challenge with a couple of preventative advil. It is very simple, but it is in my opinion one of the most important and functional exercises you can do. I start off every bootcamp I teach with 50 squats. Yes, 50...seriously...every time. Performing squats will raise your heart rate, and therefore burn calories, it also works almost every muscle in your lower body--for reals, peeps (peep?). Any time you lift a heavy object you have heard people say "lift with your legs". So true, your legs have much more load bearing potential, hence the importance of the squat. Strengthen those lower body muscles and maximize your body's power. Not to mention, everyone covets tones thighs and buttocks, no? So today I want you to perform 50 squats, in a row, without stopping. Put your feet slightly wider than hip width apart, bend at the knees like you are sitting in a chair (actually put a chair behind you to 'tap' your booty on if that helps), squat until your rear end is paralell with your knees, and ensure that your knees DO NOT go over your toes. Watch your profile in a mirror if you have to. You may find that putting your arms out in front of you helps--go for it. You will have to bend your upper body slightly forward to keep your balance, that's normal. As you stand back up, press through the heels of your feet--not the toes, at the top of the motion, keep your knees 'soft' (don't straighten your legs all the way and lock your knees). Got that?? Good. Now do it again, 49 more times, don't forget to breathe, visualize a bikini worthy rear view, and DO NOT QUIT. Yes, your legs may be screaming, but I promise if you just keep going it will all be over in less than 5 minutes and you can say you did it!!! If you have serious accountability issues (ie. I am not there watching you so you feel that 30 squats is sufficient), get someone to watch you and count for you, tell them you are doing 50 and they should give you a wet willy if you stop before you are finished. When you are done stretch out your legs and have a big glass of water. Post a comment telling me you did it and how you feel so proud and accomplished, tomorrow you can post a comment with lots of swear words about how you can't sit on the toilet, it's ok, I don't mind.
P.S. I am not currently in appropriate clothing to demonstrate a squat, but I will try to post a photo later on in case you are one of those 'visual learners'-- or in case my rambling description stinks.
Random thought: I love hummus. No, seriously, but I do NOT love all hummus equally, hummus must either be homemade by me (this is the less desirable option because I almost always prefer the lazy route when it comes to food preparation), or it must be Sabra Supremely Spicy Hummus. As a food, hummus is a great source of protein, low in fat and calories, and a much better option than many other "dips" (ie. anything involving cream cheese, sour cream, or velveeta) out there. If you haven't tried hummus, give it a shot, plain hummus is really nothing but chickpeas, and there isn't a whole lot of flavor in chickpeas in my opinion, so while there isn't anything special to like about it, it also shouldn't offend your taste buds! The key is finding a flavor you like, and there are many to choose from. Don't give up if the first one you tried doesn't 'do it' for you, do what I do and save your receipt and take that bad boy BACK to the store! Experiment based on flavors you know you like, I love spicy anything, so spicy hummus was a given for me, but I also love garlic, and roasted garlic hummus was not my thing...eeeew. Use hummus instead of high fat mayo on sandwiches, and as a dip, but be careful what you dip in it. Try to keep it healthy and stick with carrot or celery sticks, or a controlled portion of whole/multi-grain crackers or chips. I looooove the Food Should Taste Good multigrain chips, but just remember that even a "healthy" chip will likely contain sodium, fat, and carbs, and certainly be higher in calories than the veggies--so watch your portions! Snack on, people....ummm....person?
Fitness tip: Today I am going to give you a very simple challenge, if you have been working out it may not be that big of a deal, if you haven't, you may want to chase this challenge with a couple of preventative advil. It is very simple, but it is in my opinion one of the most important and functional exercises you can do. I start off every bootcamp I teach with 50 squats. Yes, 50...seriously...every time. Performing squats will raise your heart rate, and therefore burn calories, it also works almost every muscle in your lower body--for reals, peeps (peep?). Any time you lift a heavy object you have heard people say "lift with your legs". So true, your legs have much more load bearing potential, hence the importance of the squat. Strengthen those lower body muscles and maximize your body's power. Not to mention, everyone covets tones thighs and buttocks, no? So today I want you to perform 50 squats, in a row, without stopping. Put your feet slightly wider than hip width apart, bend at the knees like you are sitting in a chair (actually put a chair behind you to 'tap' your booty on if that helps), squat until your rear end is paralell with your knees, and ensure that your knees DO NOT go over your toes. Watch your profile in a mirror if you have to. You may find that putting your arms out in front of you helps--go for it. You will have to bend your upper body slightly forward to keep your balance, that's normal. As you stand back up, press through the heels of your feet--not the toes, at the top of the motion, keep your knees 'soft' (don't straighten your legs all the way and lock your knees). Got that?? Good. Now do it again, 49 more times, don't forget to breathe, visualize a bikini worthy rear view, and DO NOT QUIT. Yes, your legs may be screaming, but I promise if you just keep going it will all be over in less than 5 minutes and you can say you did it!!! If you have serious accountability issues (ie. I am not there watching you so you feel that 30 squats is sufficient), get someone to watch you and count for you, tell them you are doing 50 and they should give you a wet willy if you stop before you are finished. When you are done stretch out your legs and have a big glass of water. Post a comment telling me you did it and how you feel so proud and accomplished, tomorrow you can post a comment with lots of swear words about how you can't sit on the toilet, it's ok, I don't mind.
P.S. I am not currently in appropriate clothing to demonstrate a squat, but I will try to post a photo later on in case you are one of those 'visual learners'-- or in case my rambling description stinks.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Third time is the charm...allegedly?
Hello, WIWW friends! I'm Kristen, I am a mom of three boys, 11, 9, and 39 (Okay, I'm not his mom, but you know what I mean!). I live in NW Houston but I was born and raised in the Boston area. I am a volunteer at both kids' schools, I work part time in real estate, and I teach fitness bootcamps! I looove checking out everyone's WIWW and have found some really fabulous blogs that I read regularly too. Maybe eventually I will have more to talk about than just what I wore, but for now just getting decent pics and trying to set up this darn blog is keeping me busy enough! For now at least I feel less like a blog stalker because I'm putting my own outfits up too and not just nosing around everyone else's, it's all about give and take, people!!!
Wednesday I was feeling a little under the weather so I opted for the dreaded sweats...sorry folks, it happens. I just wanted to be warm and comfortable and this fit the bill nicely. If it makes you feel better I only left the house to drive kids to and from school, and then to teach a bootcamp, where sweats are perfectly acceptable attire!
Thursday I upgraded from sweats to jeans, that's better, right?? I had to run a few errands and then I had lunch with my mom and the two little kiddos she babysits.
Friday I had lunch with one of my best girlfriends, her son just committed to attending Southwest Oklahoma State University on a football scholarship. I wanted to hear all about their trip to see the school last weekend! This is my homage to Lisa Leonard, who has singlehandedly recruited a legion of women into the land of cuffed jeans and boots.
Friday night we had dinner with friends, and since it was 77 degrees (yikes!) I changed into short sleeves.
Saturday was my son's football game, and then we took the boys to the Houston Auto Show...we go every year, it's fun checking out all the new wheels! We always hit Logan's Roadhouse for dinner after...I love little traditions like that :)
Sunday is another bootcamp night. We don't tend to do much on Sundays but relax and run the occasional errand. No, we don't go to church~ for the record, I believe in God, but I do not believe in church. Sundays are all about pajamas, pancakes and family, that's how we roll around here. I don't think that makes me a heathen...the booze and my perpetual potty mouth probably do, but cut a girl a break, I'm Irish Catholic from Boston, booze and potty mouth come with the turf. (Seriously, have you not seen any of Matt Damon or Ben Affleck's movies?? I assure you they are quite accurate.) Anyway, I digress....the point is I tend to spend the first half of Sunday in pajamas and the second half in my workout gear. I am posting this photo for full disclosure, it isn't pretty...but here you have it..
Monday I volunteered at the No Place For Hate function at my oldest's school and got some work done from home. Later on in the day I traded in my nice duds for running shorts and a tee shirt and hit the pavement. (No pic of that, but basically the same as Sunday only with shorts since it was really warm!)
Wednesday I was feeling a little under the weather so I opted for the dreaded sweats...sorry folks, it happens. I just wanted to be warm and comfortable and this fit the bill nicely. If it makes you feel better I only left the house to drive kids to and from school, and then to teach a bootcamp, where sweats are perfectly acceptable attire!
Velour sweats (*gasp!)- Neighbor's boutique Hot pink tee- Bebe, gift from my mama :)
Tennies- Saucony from Academy
Thermal tee- Lucky brand from Costco Jeans - Bui Yah Kah
Furry Boots- Ed Hardy (Christmas Gift from my husband in 2009)
Friday I had lunch with one of my best girlfriends, her son just committed to attending Southwest Oklahoma State University on a football scholarship. I wanted to hear all about their trip to see the school last weekend! This is my homage to Lisa Leonard, who has singlehandedly recruited a legion of women into the land of cuffed jeans and boots.
Cream lace dress- Target Clearance ($5 smackeroos-yeehaw!) Aqua cardi- Target
Jeans- Bui Yah Kah (for the record, I have about 7 pairs of Bui Yah Kah jeans, so it isn't always the same ones!) Boots- Francesca's (I have these in black and tan, they are ridiculously comfortable and they were about $35.00-love, love, love it!)
Friday night we had dinner with friends, and since it was 77 degrees (yikes!) I changed into short sleeves.
Dress- Ross Leggings- Target Boots- Target
Saturday was my son's football game, and then we took the boys to the Houston Auto Show...we go every year, it's fun checking out all the new wheels! We always hit Logan's Roadhouse for dinner after...I love little traditions like that :)
Plaid shirt- Forever 21 Braided belt- Forever 21 Red tank- Old Navy Cargo Skinnies- Old Navy
Boots- Same Francesca's standbys! Hat- Target Clearance ($4.99 recently)
Sunday is another bootcamp night. We don't tend to do much on Sundays but relax and run the occasional errand. No, we don't go to church~ for the record, I believe in God, but I do not believe in church. Sundays are all about pajamas, pancakes and family, that's how we roll around here. I don't think that makes me a heathen...the booze and my perpetual potty mouth probably do, but cut a girl a break, I'm Irish Catholic from Boston, booze and potty mouth come with the turf. (Seriously, have you not seen any of Matt Damon or Ben Affleck's movies?? I assure you they are quite accurate.) Anyway, I digress....the point is I tend to spend the first half of Sunday in pajamas and the second half in my workout gear. I am posting this photo for full disclosure, it isn't pretty...but here you have it..
Cropped sweatpants- Ross Sports bra- Old Navy Tee shirt- Old Navy
Tennies- Saucony from Academy Hat- N. E. Patriots from Bob's Store in Beantown
Monday I volunteered at the No Place For Hate function at my oldest's school and got some work done from home. Later on in the day I traded in my nice duds for running shorts and a tee shirt and hit the pavement. (No pic of that, but basically the same as Sunday only with shorts since it was really warm!)
Off-White Cami- Forever 21 Cardigan- Target Skirt- Thrifted Tights- Target Boots- Kohl's Belt- Thrifted
Tuesday I went to one of closest girlfriend's house for lunch, she has a little one still at home, so it's easier than going out, not to mention she is a heck of a cook so I never turn down a meal from her!
"Karma" shirt (LOOOOVE it!)- Lucky Brand Brown tee- Kohl's Skinny Jeans- Bui Yah Kah
Knit boots- Old Navy Clearance (recently) Belt- Old Navy Clearance $4.00 (recently
Well, there ya have it! Maybe next week I will finally get the darn dog crate out of the bathroom...oooh the suspense, I know you will all be back to check ;)
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
WIWW
Welcome! Thanks for clicking on me, even though my pictures last week were AWFUL. I think I did a little better this week. I wish I had a full length mirror somewhere else in the house, because the flourescent lighting in my closet is not flattering...at all.
Thursday I had lunch with three of my best girlfriends and busted out my new taupe jacket/blazer/whatever that I snagged at the Gap last week. Original price about $90, marked down to $30, they were doing 50% off all clearance which brought it down to $15 AND it was Tuesday so Gap/Old Navy/Banana credit card gets you an extra discount. I ended up paying around $14 after tax, Mama loves a deal!!!
Jacket-Gap T-shirt-Old Navy Flower pin-Kohl's Jeans-Bui Yah Kah Boots-Target
Friday I ran some errands and made a quick trip into the office. In addition to being a personal trainer, I work part time helping a friend who has a very busy real estate business. Most of the work can be done from home, but occasionally I need to go into the office and I try to look decent, or at least not homeless...
Shirt- Lucky Brand (tried to get a photo of the design on the back, love the details on this shirt, also has flowers on the inside collar and sleeves!) Leggings- Target Boots-Target Hair Flyaways- Courtesy of Dry Air and Static
Saturday I took my younger son to his first football game! My husband was Boy Scout camping with our older son, so I took my parents to help cheer him on!
No pic of Sunday, but you didn't miss anything, I teach a outdoor bootcamp on Sunday nights so I wore my workout duds all day because I am all about minimizing laundry whenever possible.
Monday I worked from home, it was rainy and gross and aside from driving the boys to and from their schools I stayed in all day! This outfit is a complete rip off of one Genn from "Life in the Hass House" wore a few weeks ago. I already had the dress and boots, but I loved how she wore the purple leggings for a pop of color, I tend to dress very matchy-matchy. Anyway, I found a pair on clearance at Old Navy, snatched them up, and VOILA, fashion plagerism! Hopefully Genn doesn't think I'm a crazy stalker outfit stealer now, e
Checkered dress- Old Navy Purple (eggplant if yo' fancy) Leggings- Old Navy Black Boots- Target Belt- Ross
Tuesday I had some errands to run and it was open house at my oldest son's school. Still chilly here in TX, but it won't last much longer so I'm trying to wear all my heavier clothes before it's back to flip flops!
Pleated skirt- Target Clearance ($2.50-seriously!) Grey tank- Target Yellow/Green Cardi- Target
Grey tights-Target Black Flats-Ross Flower Pin- Kohl's Belt- came with a dress that I hated and donated
Well, there you have it, week 2....feel free to comment on my diva-like posture, my terrible photography, my fashion thievery, or just "Holla!" if you're sexy.... (yes, I am a funky, funky white leprechaun--fo shizzle.)
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
WIWW~not as easy as it looks!
Okay, first off, can we talk about how hard it is to take pics of yourself in the mirror?? Geez...I have so loved checking out everyone's WIWW and until I tried to do it I didn't realize how hard it is, so KUDOS to all you ladies who make it look easy! My apologies for my scowl in most of these photos, maybe I will get the hang of it eventually, or not!
Anyway, on to the clothes, this was Tuesday, had to volunteer at my oldest son's school in the morning and had a school board meeting in the evening.
Gray turtleneck- Forever 21
Skirt-Old Navy clearance $5.00(!)
Heathered gray tights-Target
Black patent shoes- Ross (they have a crocodile pattern on them)
Wednesday I was at my son's school again, I know, my life is fascinating, right? I should mention that these pics are taken in the master bedroom closet and the mess on the right of the mirror is my husband's side, not mine, I've tried to get him to neaten it up, but so far it ain't happening...
Gray dress pants- Ross
Hot Pink Ruffed top- Forever 21
Black Cardi- Target
Gray booties- Target clearance $7.00 (YAY!)
Belt- Ross
Okay, these photos are in backwards order and I am not technically inclined enough to figure out how to fix it, so this was Friday. The kids were off from school and hubby took the day off too. We went to the movies and out for pizza for some family fun! Pay no mind to the dog crate in the background, it isn't usually there and you don't want to know why we had to move it in there temporarily...trust me.
Orange and brown plaid shirt- Kohl's Clearance $5.00, I like the shirt, but I'm not so sure about having it tied like that.
Brown long sleeve tee-Kohl's
Brown Cords- Unionbay from Kohl's, also clearance, I think I paid around $4.00 last year.
Brown Nine West boots-gift from husband
Belt-Kohl's (I think)
Thanks for bearing through my terrible photos, I promise to smile next week :)
~Kristen
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