"Beyonce's pregnant, this is her replacement!"

Little Black Party Dress

Wardrobe Essential

The first Little Black Dress was designed and introduced by Coco Chanel in the 1920s.  Since then, it has become a timeless, chic and classic favorite for every woman. 

The LBD is meant to be versatile so you can wear it to work, cocktail parties, dates, weddings... anywhere you want. It's a simple, yet sexy item.

Since a LBD is meant to be a staple for a number of years, ideally your first LBD should be a good quality, simple, knee length (right above, at or below) sheath dress, which will always be in style.

But, of course, any variations are possible to flatter your body type...

Workout Wednesday - Nutrients You Need

Here are the figures for women.

Calcium
Recommendation: 1,000 milligrams a day.
Benefits: Bone health.
Sources: Dairy products; fish with bones; dark, leafy greens.

Fiber
Recommendation: 25 grams a day.
Benefits: Protects against coronary heart disease and reduces the risk of diabetes.
Sources: Fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, whole grains.

Magnesium
Recommendation: 310 to 320 milligrams a day.
Benefits: Helps maintain normal muscle and nerve function and develop and maintain bones.
Sources: Nuts, seeds, bran, halibut and other fish.

Potassium
Recommendation: 4,700 milligrams a day.
Benefits: Helps maintain healthy blood pressure and reduce the effects of salt; may reduce the risk of recurrent kidney stones and possibly decrease bone loss.
Sources: Potatoes, tomato paste and puree, white beans, yogurt, soybeans, bananas.

Vitamin A
Recommendation: 2,310 international units a day.
Benefits: Important for vision, red blood cell production, embryonic development, and immune function.
Sources: Organ meats; orange vegetables; green, leafy vegetables.

Vitamin C
Recommendation: 75 milligrams a day.
Benefits: Acts as a disease-fighting antioxidant; may help to maintain a healthy immune system.
Sources: Fruits and vegetables, including citrus fruits, red and green peppers, kiwis, and guavas.

Vitamin E
Recommendation: 15 milligrams a day.
Benefits: Acts as a disease-fighting antioxidant; may support eye health.
Sources: Some ready-to-eat cereals, some oils, almonds, peanut butter.

Healthy Eating



 Tomatoes, basil, and mayonnaise on sandwich bread. And a heavy sprinkle of kosher salt.

Autumn Love

I love the Fall season which is one of the reasons I love living in NYC.  The colors of fall are absolutely beautiful.  Sometimes I just enjoy the simple things in life.

Workout Wednesday - Workout your Abs and then go shopping

Try to do it without stopping for 5 whole minutes.  I couldn't.

...some coupons to shop for something new

The Loft

Pippa Middleton Sweater Dresses

1. Mossimo Sweater Dress - $24.99 or BCBGMAXAZRIA Black Dress - $78
2. New York & Co. Cheetah Scarf - $19.95 or Sears Leopard Print Scarf - $19.99
3. Forever 21 handbag - $16.80 or Kate Spade leather handbag - $295
4. GASTONE LUCIOLI 3060 Oxford Bootie Black Suede  - $298

 

 

1. French Connection Tunic Dress -$148 or Old Navy Sweater Dress (no pockets) -$42.50
2. Forever 21 Sunglasses -$4.06
3. Steve Madden Belt -$38
   
4. Franco Sarto Suede boots -$129.95
5. Michael Kors Leather Handabag -$348

 

Workout Wednesdays - What I've Been Doing

I worked out with these since last Wednesday and I'm sore.  You're supposed to repeat each video, but I didn't do that yet.  But this week I will.  I'm going to repeat each video twice, at least.

Walking on the Wild Side- Leopard Print

I am starting to like the leopard print look.  You can wear it any season so it's a perfect transitional look. Here's a few of my favorites

 Sally Hansen Salon Effects Nail Polish Strips in Kitty, Kitty .
You can also get it at the drugstore.

Available at Nordstrom and something similar

Aren't these costumes so cute?

Holly Golightly from Breakfast at Tiffany

Edward Scissorhands

Pretty Little Scarecrow

Workout Wednesday - Tips and Advice

I'v decided to start blogging my exercise routines  I figure it will help you and it will help me stick to it.

Look cool like Kim Kardashian on your way to the gym.

1. Bebe Pink Jacket - $68
2. Old Navy Black Pants - $34.94
3. Foot Locker Sneakers  - $59

I got these tips from SELF magazine.

  

10 Fun, Easy Ways We...

Sneak In Exercise!

1. "Walk to your destination if it takes fewer than 30 minutes to get there." -Jennifer Bikel, photo research editor
2. "Do biceps curls with any heavy bags you haul to and from work. They're as unwieldy as kettlebells, so balancing them forces more muscles to fire." -Marissa Stephenson, fitness editor
3. "Dance with your kids. I even break it down to Toddler Tunes!" -Carla Levy, editorial director
4. "Clench your butt muscles while climbing stairs." -Kristen Saladino, senior market editor
5. "See if you can hold plank pose for three consecutive minutes every day." -Jaclyn Emerick, editorial assistant
6. "Eke out crunches during television commercials." -Allison Baker, associate editor
7. "Bike to meet pals on the weekend." -Alex Samuel, associate beauty editor
8. "Wear a watch that monitors calorie burn." -Nicole Kwan, associate Web editor
9. "Perform leg lifts and bridges while you talk on the phone." -Lindsey Palmer, psychology editor
10. "Set your clock 30 minutes ahead so you have time to run before work." -Lindsey Benoit, senior public relations manager

Catwoman Halloween Makeup

If you don't find this mask at Rubies, you can order the Catwoman Mask from Amazon

Sexy Cat Halloween Makeup

Halloween Tutorial - Kitty Cat Makeup

Looks the same as the Sexy Cat Makeup except she doesn't have the whiskers. 

Calvin Klein "Fanya" Black/Leopard Print Wedge Sandal- $65

 New In Original Box -- Size 9 1/2  - $65 - Original Price - $138

This black/leopard print wedge sandal is perfect with skinny jeans or with that little black dress.


From Calvin Klein, the "Fanya" features:

• black leather straps and leopard print calf/pony-hair upper
• strappy styling with round peep toe
• back zipper makes it easy to slip on and off
• lightly padded footbed
• traction outsole
• 3.5" wedge heel

Hit the gym with style

Women Nike Sneakers -   Perfect for Zumba    Size 9          $62

• Material: Full-grain leather and synthetic leather upper for optimal support and comfort.
• Double-lasted upper for a sleek, feminine profile that also keeps your foot snug to the midsole for the ultimate fit

SOLD

B.Makowsky Tote - $160 New with Tags

SOLD

Black Leather

14" x 11.5" x 4.5"

Magnetic snap closure

Double straps 10" drop

One big slip pocket on the back of the bag

One big turn-lock pocket on the front of the bag in Gold and Silver-tone hardware 

Interior Pockets: 1 Zippered Pocket, 1 Zippered Divider Pocket, 1 Slip Pocket and Accessory Clip

Four protective metal studs on base

Plum Sateen Lining

Dust cover

MSRP $258