by | Jan 29, 2012 | Fitness |
I enjoy working out! After a long day, it is so nice to come home and put on my workout gear and dance. Yes, Dance! How can working out be dancing? But with ZUMBA!
I first started working out with Zumba last year and it has since become a regular part of my fitness routine. Working out with Zumba is never boring because there are so many different workouts in the program. You could have one for every day of the week. One of my favorite workouts is the Zumba Exhilarate. This workout is pumped from start to finish with heart-pounding cardio dance routines, featuring international rhythms and beats.
JT getting in to the moves
You can say to yourself, “Boy I gotta workout tonight!” However, as soon as you insert DVD and press play and the music starts, your mood will definitely change. Zumba Exhilarate is so much fun that you will not even realize that you are burning some serious calories. See the sweat! Yes, sweat! That is no joke. It is fun; but it is most definitely a true workout.
Zumba Exhilarate is part of a six DVD set that I purchased from QVC. It is a 45 minute kick tush cardio explosion that works every body muscle.
I must say there are some detailed dance steps in this workout, like belly dancing. If you are not a dancer, take it slow and follow the instructions because there are instructions. If you don’t get the moves at first, push pause and go back over it again. Practice, Practice, Practice. Don’t give up!
Belly dancing tones, arms, hips, thighs and legs.
- JT doing Belly Dancing Moves
If you love to dance and want to get a good workout at the same time, Zumba Exhilarate is an awesome routine to try.
This is a stomp, stomp, step to the side
Let the music move you and get up and dance. Zumba is an experience that makes you feel so good when your done that you can’t wait to do it again. I will review the other DVDs in future post because workouts are pretty cool.
by | Jan 28, 2012 | Fashion |
I love to wear headbands because I can change my look in so many different ways.
JT wearing a Charm and Charlie Headband
I bought this headband at one of the Charm and Charlies stores here in town and it was on sale too. Sometimes you can get some really good deals on headbands because they can be quite expensive. It’s so cool to use a headband to spice up a simple bun.
I love wearing my new coat and black ensemble with my bow headband for a different way of chicness.
JT having a conversation
Do you like wearing hair accessories or do you prefer to go without them?
by | Jan 23, 2012 | Accessories, Fashion |
I wanted to add some spice to my simple white button down shirt, kick it up a notch.
So I started thinking in my head what pieces I could coordinate with my shirt and my jeans.
JT with her doggies
I decided to add an animal print tank and a tweed jacket. The animal print tank is a combination of silk, nylon and viscose so it is so soft.
My Susan Graver jacket from QVC.com has metallic, yellow, blue, and black yarns in it with piping trim so it popped the outfit and took it up a notch.
I have had this jacket for at least three years and it looks as good as new. The jacket came with black pants; but I like to coordinate my jackets with other pieces in my wardrobe.
Lapis Earrings by Jay King
The hair sticks are from Claire’s and I have had them for years. My necklace is one of my favorites, the necklace is was a gift and the heart pendant enhancer is from Nolan Miller.
One of my new favorites is my Ellen Tracey metallic woven jeans, so slimming and love seeing the glitter.
My Dooney and Bourke bag in cherry red was a Christmas present so I am really enjoying it.
My cowboy boots are from Madden Girl and they are so comfortable and cute at the same time.
As you can see layering pieces of clothing from your wardrobe can take a simple white button shirt to another level.
Next time you have on a crisp button down shirt on, please let me know how you style it.
Until next time have a blessed and awesome week.
This post is linked to Not Dead Yet Style!
by | Jan 20, 2012 | Fashion |
Glad we are getting some cold weather because I have so many cute sweaters to wear. With all this mild weather that we have been getting, it has been too warm to wear them.
JT
I got a good deal on this embroidered Isaac Mizrahi cardigan. At first, I unsure how I wanted to style it. With the cardigan being a dark purple, I wanted to add a pop of color. I added a pink thin cable turtleneck. I did not want to accentuate my hips, so I am wearing dark thin wale brown corduroy pants. I added my Matisse boots since my pants were straight leg. I liked the brown, pink and purple combination of colors. It is unexpected and really makes the outfit pop!
JT's Italian Lire Jewelry gift from hubby
What you see behind me is a few my dolls that I have collected through the years. I enjoy collecting Barbie dolls, Indian dolls, all kinds of dolls. I collect dolls of all nationalities. My genealogical heritage is Black, Choctaw Indian and Caucasian so I collect all kinds of dolls. My collection isn’t a large one; but it is a good size for me. In a future a post, I will share some of my favorite dolls.
This post is linked to Katherine’s Corner.
by | Jan 19, 2012 | Accessories, Fashion |
This winter’s weather has been something else !
One day it is mild and in the 60s and the next day it is bitter cold and windy and 24.
Today, it has been cold. I had to dress accordingly; but I still like to look chic.
The cold weather makes me bring out my furs and hats that I enjoy wearing.
JT
This coat is from Terry Lewis and I especially love the fur accents on the collar and cuff. I love the color that reminds me of the honeysuckle pink pantone color of 2011 and I think the detailing adds extra pizzazz.
JT's coat by Terry Lewis and hat by Threadmill.etsy.com
My hat is so cool! Dottie hand made this hat. Her prices are really reasonable. My handbag is a Dooney and Bourke Satchel that I have had for years and I love how it looks brand new. This bag is great for work. I found y comfortable detailed boots, by Matisse, about two years ago at DSW. I bought my gloves on sale at Macy’s a couple of years ago. Can you tell that I just don’t go out and rush and buy stuff. No need to buy stuff all the time if you find great deals on quality pieces.
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