by | Mar 25, 2013 | Fashion, Fitness |
JTwisdom
Hello Elegant readers,
It snowed all day today and it is so beautiful.
A great time to workout using the Brazilian Butt lift. This is a serious workout from Beachbody and is a lot of fun.
The workout is easy to follow, just be mindful that you will be dancing in this workout . My muscles feel tighter and more tuned. I really like the moves. Leandro, the instructor, is very energetic and enthusiastic. The workout includes
Qvc.com explains so well what the set includes:
- Includes three DVDs, Triangle Training workout cards, makeover and nutrition guides, measurement tracker, tape measure, and three bands
- DVD 1: Basics, Bum Bum, and Bum Bum Rapido; run time approximately 1:30
- DVD 2: High & Tight and Sculpt; run time approximately 1:40
- DVD 3: Cardio Axe and Tummy Tuck; run time approximately 1:00
At this stage, I like to keep toned and shock my body with various different exercises. I highly reccomend these workouts because I know I feel tighter in my thighs and “bum bum”, as Leandro would say. These workouts can be done at a variety of intensity levels, based on the instructions that Leandro. Whether you are a beginning or an experienced exerciser, you do not need to shy away from these workouts. Leandro will provide you with the workout level that you need.
JTwisdom
by | Mar 23, 2013 | Fashion |
Hello Elegant readers,
I enjoy wearing skirts — short, long, pencil or full — I wear them all. Above I have on my Badgely Mischka skirt because it is still feeling like winter. However, spring temperatures are on the horizon so I was looking for some really feminie pretty skirts and dresses. I found some really cute choices.
The dress in the photo below is so different and unexpected. I love the different prints. It will definitely turn some heads and will garner some attention and questions, I am sure. This look is so modern.
DefShop.com has many real pretty skirts that are perfect for spring and summer. The Vero Moda Lightning Mini skirt in bluebird looks so fresh and feminine. I could see this skirt with a T-shirt or a crisp white shirt with a light weight cotton scarf around my neck.
Vero Moda Lightning Mini skirt Defshop.com
The Desigual Luisette Skirt in Free Green is so feminine and makes me smile, I think it’s gorgeous.
Look at how the colors build from teal to pinks and yellows. The skirt is A-line and is flattering to every figure.
Desigual Luisette Skirt Defshop.com
Oh my goodness the design below is so pretty in this Desigual Tisdal skirt in Cognac. I could rock this skirt all year long I would change it up with the seasons, sandals and wedges in the spring and summer and boots in the fall and winter. This skirt is a chameleon because it has so much versatility. I would shock by adding a pink short sleeve shirt with this skirt and tan wedges in the spring when it gets warmer.
Desigual Tisdal skirt Defshop.com
The skirt below is a burst of color that just makes you dream of sitting on the beach watching the relaxing waves go by. The Desigual Fionna Skirt in Storm Grey has a design that would make me stand out from the crowd. I could wear any color with this skirt and it would be oh so pretty.
Desigual Fionna Skirt Storm Grey Defshop.com
I think every woman should get a new skirt for their spring and summer wardrobe.
Do you like to be different and not look like a carbon copy of everybody else? Well, I must say that I like to be different; so finding these cool skirts and dresses you can buy at DefShop.com is a plus for me because the styles are so unique.
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by | Mar 18, 2013 | Accessories, Fashion |
A high heel can transform any outfit however, finding the right quality high heel that will add a little extra touch to your outfit and confidence may be hard to find. It is important to remember that all high heels are not created equal. In reality, there are enormous differences in quality from one designer to the next. Here are some of Footcandy’s tips on learning how to spot quality high heels.
1. Inspect the heel.
High quality high heel shoes generally have leather heels and will have a rubber or nylon top piece located at the very bottom of the heel. A leather heel aids in the overall structural design of the shoe and will make you feel secure when walking in them. Typically, high quality designers will expose the leather or they might put a thin layer of material over it. Unlike high quality heels a cheap heel will be made of plastic. When you walk in the plastic heels they will feel structurally unstable. If you do spot a shoe that has a plastic heel avoid it at all costs because it will not last you more than a season.
footcandyshoes.com – Kate Spade – Lori
*Note: The leather heel with top piece*
2. Materials Matter.
One must realize high quality materials are going to be more expensive but they will last you a lifetime rather than a season. Good quality materials are generally purchased and assembled in Europe. So the next time you go shopping and see a European high heel made from leather, suede, patent leather or fur and it is expensive, the materials are of good quality. To make sure the quality remains we do recommend that you spray a protectant on them. Each protectant spray depends on the specific material used on the shoe so make sure you know what material the shoe is made of. By spraying the heel it will ensure that your material will endure time and various weather terrains.
footcandyshoes.com – Jimmy Choo – Vero
*Note: Jimmy Choo is a European Designer*
3. Examine the Shoe’s Interior.
Pay attention to the insole lining of a high heel. Typically, a shoe of high quality is made with leather rather than a synthetic material and it will go all the way around the inside of the heel and insole and will stop at the counter of the heel. If the heel simply has lining on the sides or bottom of the insole then it is not of high quality nor will it feel comfortable after wearing them for a duration of time. Additionally, it is important to note that leather absorbs moisture which consequently allows ones foot to breathe. Synthetic materials like vinyl will leave your feet feeling clammy and will cause you to slip out of your shoe after wearing them for a while.
footcandyshoes.com – Charlotte Olympia – Ava
*Note: The insole and inner lining is entirely covered in leather and stops at the counter of the heel*
4. Inspect Buckles and Adornments.
Examine any adornment like crystals, buckles, tassels, etc. on a heel. A quality high heel will be securely attached, is reinforced with double stitching and the stitching will not be visible to the naked eye. Also, one should make sure that the stitching is smooth and tight. If the shoe is not double stitched it will be loose and the likelihood of it enduring even a season is highly unlikely.
footcandyshoes.com – Oscar De La Renta – Tropezia
*Note: The white, gold and pink gems are not loose, therefore it has double stitching. Also the stitching is not visible to the naked eye*
5. Analyze how the sole is attached
Typically a high quality sole is made of leather or rubber. Depending on what material is used the sole is either glued or stitched. If the sole is stitched on make certain that the stitches are secure and not uneven. If the sole is glued on make sure that there is no excess glue on other materials surrounding the sole. Usually heels that are of high quality will not have glue visible to the naked eye.
footcandyshoes.com – Stuart Weitzman – Prancing
*Note: The rubber sole is stitched securely and is even*
We hope these tips help you find your next pair of high quality high heels!
To purchase these high quality high heel styles, or find more of your own, be sure to visit footcandyshoes.com
by | Mar 17, 2013 | Accessories, Fashion |
Hello Elegant Readers!
I really love wearing scarfs all year long because they are so chic and takes a ordinary outfit to a higher level. In the ensemble below, I did not want the outfit to be all black, even though the dress had white embroidered flowers. I added a floral print scarf that was a gift of my mother in love. The material of the scarf is polyester; but it looks like silk.
JT with Floral scarf
I am often looking for websites that have quality scarfs and are reasonable in price. I found an online shop called Defshop.com their motto, GOTSKILLZ. GOTSTYLE.
“Defshop.com is Europe’s largest Online shop for Streetwear and Lifestyle with over 200 brands.”
Def Shop’s website is so fashionable and user friendly.
I have five scarfs that really caught my eye.
1. The Skull Scarf
Skulls are so fashionable with a rocker chic edge. Skulls are on trend and hotter than ever, from apparel to jewelry.
Def Shop
Skull Scarf
http://en.def-shop.com
2. Madonna Scarf
This scarf gives me ideas for ways I can style it, now as well as in the spring and summer. This color makes me smile and would look so summer breezy on a sunny day.
Madonna Scarf
http://en.def-shop.com
3. Madonna Pink scarf
Pink brightens the face and makes the face look more youthful.
Pink Madonna scarf
http://en.def-shop.com
4. Red Stars Sublevel Scarf
This scarf is such a burst of color and the stars is such a show stopper. I would wear this with a tan cardigan or blazer to work or with jeans and a pink oxford shirt going to the mall.
Sublevel Stars Scarf
http://en.def-shop.com
5. Floral drawing scarf
Floral scarf
http://en.def-shop.com
The drawing of the flowers with the turquoise blue in the background is a sense of great style that is classic. I choose this scarf because it is so feminine so versatile to go with so many items in the wardrobe.
Defshop.com has a wide array of hip and on-trend scarfs that will work from the work day, to out on the town over the weekend. Take a look at itswebsite because they have a wide array of fashion and accessories.
Stay tuned because I will be taking another look at what is offered at Defshop.com.
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by | Mar 11, 2013 | Fashion |
JTwisdom
Hello Elegant Readers, hope you are having a wonderful day! God is Good and He is good all the time.
When you wear all black; how do you add some color? Well, you can wear a scarf, jewelry, colorful shoes. But I am adding a very high style headband.
Embroidered headband
I bought this headband at a Beauty Supply store for $3.00. It looks like I paid much more for it. Sometimes I have to sort through stuff to get to the headband that really is calling my name. This one was calling my name. A headband is so simple. All I have to do is put it on. I have made flower pins and headbands from recycled stockings, but I want to start making some headbands with different sorts of material, maybe braiding.
I serve in Media Ministries at my church where we have to wear all black to remain invisible. I have to have a smidgen of color so this time I went for a colorful headband that still has some black in it.
I get compliments all the time because this headband is so unique.
by | Mar 3, 2013 | Fashion |
Hello Elegant and Lovely readers,
I recently was gifted a Susan Graver Quilted Peachskin Snap Front Jacket in the color of my choice. The colors where antique white/ black trim, black/ light khaki trim, and navy/scarlet red trim. I choose the white because it is so fresh. When I opened the package, the jacket looked sharp and reminded me of a jacket that is very reminiscent of something that Jacqueline Kennedy or Audrey Hepburn would have worn. I began contemplating how I would style it. There are no more rules anymore when it comes to white. The color can be worn all year long. I chose white because it is refreshing and makes me smile all year long.
For church I styled the quilted jacket with a Jones New York metal matte sequin tank that I purchased last year for a good deal. The outfit just clicked. The metallic with the quilting of the jacket gives it a rock edge. So cool!
JTwisdom in Susan Graver Quilted Jacket/Jones New York metal pailette tank.
To have simplicity with an edge is sheer genius in an outfit. You appear youthful without looking immature. I loved styling the jacket with the tank and color contrast of the red pumps. The necklace over the metal sequin tank was not overpowering and added depth in a good way.
JTwisdom
It was a cold snowy day when I took this picture below. I could not resist getting a picture in the park along this bridge. I took my coat off to take the picture and the jacket looked really good. The construction of the quilted jacket is structured but relaxed. Black trim is along the edges of the jacket, pockets and sleeve trim. It is put together well. White brightens your complexion and I feel it makes me look even more youthful than I already am. The size I requested in the jacket was a Small; which is giving me a looser fit. I think if I sized down to an Extra Extra Small, it would be more of a fitted look. The small is a 42 1/2 in the chest and the XXS is a 381/2 in the chest. By getting the small, the jacket could be an outer jacket also for me.
I wore the jacket to work. I was getting compliments right and left; so I knew this was a winner. Now this was a snowy cold day; but again this jacket could also be an outer jacket in the spring.
With the Susan Graver jacket, I am wearing my Lamo boots and Dooney and Bourke handbag. The outfit has been elevated to another level.
I have the same teal turquoise turtleneck, with the Susan Graver jacket that I wore to work and paired it with dark denim jeans and high heel ankle boots. This look could be for a night out with my hubby or I could wear this to church.
This Susan Graver jacket has such a cool look; but is not overdone. It rocks. It sets the stage and the actors and actresses are my gold jeweled boots and turquoise bracelets. To have an outfit that flows well gives a feeling of confidence and great satisfaction.
I had so much fun styling this jacket.
JTwisdom in Susan Graver Jacket.
The quilted jacket is so versatile whether I wore it with jeans or trousers.
Thank you to Susan Graver and her team for the opportunity to style such a well made jacket.
Stay tuned when I style the Susan Graver Quilted jacket with a skirt.
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