Easy to Pass By, but Worth a Second Look

Made a quick stop at Nordstroms last week and easily walked by this top, maybe even two or three times, but the texture and seaming caught my eye, so I added to my dressing room.  So happy I did - this cute little top, the Exposed Seam Top by Olivia Moon, is very cute and very comfortable, and a reasonable $39.  Its a bit slouchy, but not too slouchy, and a bit sheer, but not too sheer.  This model shows it over a white cami, which is ok, but it was a bit warm today so I opted to wear it with a dark  bra thought it looked very fresh with white skimmer jeans and my silver sandals for a couple of afternoon appointments.  Also available in a very pretty aqua, and a very faded red.

Flex Your Stuff!

I have been stalking this little gadget...  It was announced a couple of months ago, but has been backordered from the manufacturer and retailers for weeks!  Finally, last week while on my Target run, I stopped by the electronics department and asked about it on a whim .... it was my lucky day!  They had two in stock, still in the back room, but the sales associate was very helpful and tracked it down for me... and now I am the happy owner of a Fit Bit Flex!  The Flex is a small electronic device that fits in the bracelet to track your exercise and sleep patterns, the uploads them wirelessly to my iPhone app and FitBit website to track and monitor your progress.  The Flex also syncs it to popular fitness apps such as Lose It!, My Fitness Pal, and Spark People, and you can use it to track your weight and water, too.  The Flex comes in black or slate gray, and you can order a set of additional color bands and swap out the device to match your wardrobe.

See the FitBit website for more info.    FitBit

Flex™ Wireless

Activity + Sleep Wristband

• Tracks steps, distance, calories burned and active minutes.
• LED lights show progress against your goal.
• Monitors your sleep and wakes you with a silent alarm.
• Wear all day and night, even in the shower.
• Includes tracker, small and large wristbands, charging cable and wireless sync dongle.

Uh-Oh...

This may not be a good thing... Peanut Butter Pop Tarts!
99% of the time, I eat a healthy breakfast.  Really, I do.  But once in a while things get crazy or, sometimes you just get a craving for something different, then we might buy a box of Pop Tarts.  It is going to take real willpower not to buy more than a box or two of these a year.  Creamy peanut butter topped with a sprinkle of sugar - not too sweet, kind of filling.  Haven't tried the Chocolate Peanut Butter yet... probably a good thing!

A Glittering Life!

My creative and colorful daughter started a new blog - it's as creative and colorful as she is!  Check it out - it's a Pearl!

Glittering Life

French, Made Easy!

One of the items on my "Things I Don't Do" list is manicures.  Pedi's yes, but not manicures.  They just don't last and I don't want to spend the time and expense to maintain them.  But recently I read about a product called Nail Glow by Dior.  It claims to create an instant French manicure effect.  According to the label, the unique formula revives the natural colors of the nail - whitens the tips while enhancing the pink color of the nail body.  Designed to be used on its own, it requires just one step to brighten and protect your nails.   I've used it a couple of times, applying two quick coats each time.  I really like it!  It leaves my nails looking "finished" with the hint of a French manicure.  It lasted a week, without any noticeable chips.  I don't think this qualifies as a manicure, so I'm keeping that on my "Don't Do" list, but I will keep using this to keep my nails glowing!

Take a Quick Trip with Me....

... over to the blog Travel Fashion Girl where I am honored to have written a guest post.  Thank you, Alex, for the opportunity!

http://travelfashiongirl.com/?p=6661

Sweet or Salty?

Got the munchies but can't decide between Sweet or Salty?  Now you don't have to!  Swing by Walgreens and pick up a bag of the DeLish Popped Granola Chips in Sea Salt Caramel.  These light and crispy multi grain (corn, oat, brown & white rice) chips are sprinkled with sea salt caramel to make them simply irresistible.  But you don't have to resist, one serving is just 140 calories.  Yeah & Yum!