by | Jan 12, 2012 | Fashion, Inspirations |
The new year is when many people make resolutions and try to make goals stick throughout 2012.
JT
For many people, one big resolution is losing weight. I don’t make resolutions because to me it’s a set up for failure. Everyone does not need to know my goals unless they are key people who have my best interest at heart. “Everyone you tell your dreams to may not necessarily be your cheerleader so you have to be careful,” my mother would tell me. My mother was a wise woman and she often had great quotes that I stand by today.
I constantly see, in magazines and online, images of women who are sizes zero, double zero, 2 and omg a size 4, which is starting to get a little too big in her britches. Are these realistic expectations of what we as women should look like? Of course not. I have often heard phrases like, “They get paid for how they look, so they have to be that small because the camera adds at least 10 pounds.” Or, “she’s rich so she can afford to hire people to keep her thin.” These phrases are all myths because if you want to, you can be in movies and be whatever size you are. If you exude confidence and strength, I believe that you can make it. If you want to be a dancer like Ginger Rogers being twirled around by Fred Astaire, than by all means, do it no matter what size you are.
We can easily get caught up in what the so called “they say”; whether it is the media or whoever. However, do not play that game because God made one you and you are special. Never forget that or be side tracked.
Kate Winslet is the face of St. John Knitwear. She recently did a promotional video that talked about how you do not have to be a size 2. I think that her message is wonderful. We all were not built to be a size 2. If you are a size 2, that is awesome. However, if you are not a size 2, you are awesome too. My point is that we are all awesome, no matter what size we are. That has to be factored into are minds. Please watch the Kate Winslet for St. John behind-the-scenes video and the full video below. I hope more advertisement can come out like this, to push the envelope.
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The finished advertisement for St. John. The line looks so fresh and elegant.
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I was reading an article from the Examiner, titled, “Kate Winslet Doesn’t Realize She’s Thinner Than The Average Woman.” Tracey Parece, the author took the article in a direction of saying that “Ms. Winslet is not the average size of the American woman even though she’s not American.”
The average size of the American woman is a 14. I do not know Ms. Winslet’s actual size; but I know that she is a good representative for women all over the world. You do not have to be a 14 or above to have curves. Curviness comes in all sizes, from a size 00 and up. The key is how comfortable are you with your curves no matter your size. A while back, a friend and I were at Macy’s. My friend was looking for a pair of black jeans in a size 4. But she was having issues finding the right jeans because she said they didn’t fit right in the hips. And you can buy plus size clothing from Curvissa online.
Are you comfortable with your curves?
Being Healthy
It is so great to be walking in good health and feeling good at the same time. If we don’t have our health, we don’t have anything.
I wrote a post in May 2011 entitled, “Are you Youthful at Any Age.” I focused on feeling young at any age. It may be a cliche; but age and size are only a number. Instead of focusing on the number, I focus on making sure I eat in moderation, get annual checkups, and exercise four to five times a week. My goals are being in the best shape mentally, physically and being the best me that I can be. We all have different bone structures and body mass. That is what makes us unique. We could be the same size and wearing the same outfit; but look completely different because we do not have the shape.
If we all were the same size, it would not be any fun because we would all be carbon copies of each other. We have to give ourselves a big hug and look in the mirror and say I am beautiful and I look great, God loves me. We have to work at having self-confidence and being our best because no one can do it for us.
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by | Jan 11, 2012 | Fashion |
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After Christmas is a good time to look for great deals at Macy’s.
I also found this great site that has cool deals. Here’s the link below:
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by | Jan 4, 2012 | Accessories, Fashion, Haircare |
Happy New Year to Everyone!
I wanted to share two of my Christmas presents that I received from my hubby. I had been eyeing a certain Calvin Klein coat. One day back in October we happen to be walking through Macy’s during one of it’s famous “ONE DAY SALE.” The coat was on sale and we couldn’t refuse. It was such a pretty coat, designed to the max.
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I made this video so quick because it was such a great deal. A deal of the century!
The coat is tweed and feels like boucle. The fabric combination is polyester and wool. I love the military style of the coat and the ribbing of the collar.
This coat gives off so much elegance and chicness that this coat is a new favorite of mine.
JT
The front view of the coat is military style with a touch of ribbing at the collar and epaulets on the shoulders. My hubby and I bought this coat on sale in October. However, I did not wear it until Christmas day because it was a Christmas present.
My other present was my Dooney and Bourke handbag.
Dooney and Bourke Handbag
My Curly Updo
I am also really loving that I am able to style my hair and do not have to use heat all of the time. Freedom and choices is always nice. It’s been a natural hair journey and it’s been so worth it. The process has not been a cake walk, but I have learned a great deal about how to take care of my natural hair.
Curly updo
I received some stylish gifts this past year. The main reason this Christmas holiday was special because we celebrated Jesus birthday! He’s the reason for the season. I also am very thankful for my family and friends.
Have a wonderful year!
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by | Dec 27, 2011 | Fashion, Sewing |
I am enjoying my hubby and doggies! This is such a wonderful time of the year and I strive to be like this all year long.
I love doing projects around my house.
I have a few alteration projects that I wanted to get done. My first project involved my red cashmere sweater. I wanted to wear the sweater to church for our Christmas service. However, it was too large. What should I do? I could have given to a charity/resell-it shop. But it is cashmere! And I really liked it and I couldn’t see giving it away.
I looked at the sweater and I decided I would take off an inch on both sides, and then finish off the seams. I started to sew at the cuff of the sleeve of the sweater and worked my down.
Stitching the sleeve and body of the sweater
The cashmere was so soft that it glided right through each stitch.
Almost and the end and making sure I backstitch for reinforcement
I cut off the extra fabric and clipped the excess threads. I repeated the process on the other side of the sweater. The finished product turned out great. It looks like I never did a thing to it. That’s just the way I like it. So if you have lost some weight and still want to keep a cool sweater, please look at it to see if it can be altered. If it is not too complicated, you can recycle a sweater where it looks completely new again.
The red sweater finished
I really like how it fits in the waist, very slimming.
My hubby and I were able to color coordinate for a holiday photo.
JT and hubby
More fitted in the waist
Outfit Review
Red Cashmere Sweater – Macy’s
Blouse – J Crew
Trousers -Jones New York
Loafers – Anne Klein
Heart Necklace – Nolan Miller
Ceramic Watch – Isaac Mizrahi
Christmas Bracelet – Gift
Gold Heart Charm Bracelet – Gift
Emerald Green Ring – Sajen
I serve in the Communion Ministry at church so I like to look polished, but comfortable. I need to be able to move and be on my feet to help with the juice and bread. I have two more cashmere sweaters, one in white and one in pink, that I need to alter the same way. It is a good feeling to know that with a few minor alterations, I can still wear these sweaters.
by | Dec 21, 2011 | Around the Home, Beauty, Fashion |
Boy! a lot has been going on. This is a Christmas Tree heavy post so please be forewarned. Christmas time is here and I hope everyone is enjoying this time and not getting caught up in the holiday rush. My hubby and I decided to get a real tree for the second year in a row. Last year was we purchased our first real tree; but we didn’t have the appropriate stand. We had to nail rope to the wall to keep the tree steady in a plastic bucket. We were newbie live tree owners, so that was our first time and we didn’t know.
This season Hubby picked up a stellar tree from one a favorite nursery of ours here in town.
Hubby picking up the tree
It looked so nice and couldn’t wait to get the tree off of the JEEP.
Well, my hubby brought the tree into the house and put it up fairly easily. We bought the tree stand instead of using the five-gallon bucket from last year. It took maybe ten minutes to get into the stand and up; instead of the two-plus hours it took last year with the bucket and the rope. After we placed it in the stand, we moved onto the decorations and the other beautiful ornaments like trumpets, shoes, purses, cowboy hats, crosses, gold reindeer, etc. I have two other trees in the house that are smaller not live trees that will be featured in another post.
Love putting up ornaments (OPI nail polish)
The tree is a 6 1/2 foot Scottish pine and it looks so regal. I like to decorate with sparkly decor and other ornaments to make the tree different and unique. By the way polish on my nails is Keep Me On My Mistletoes and Spark-tacular! Top coat from OPI.
Back to the tree — The ornaments are mostly passed down from both of our parents and some that my hubby and I have collected over the years.
When I look at this tree I see memories and new traditions created. I don’t know about you; but I think about what it really means and Christmas does not have a price tag with it. Christmas is the birthday of Jesus! Both of my parents are with the Lord and it makes me think about love and happiness which money cannot buy.
Merry Christmas!
Have a Wonderful Blessed Merry Christmas!
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