MoZella Makes Monday Magical

One of my favorite artists is MoZella. Her voice is absolutely angelic! Her albums have a wonderful mix of energetic and moving tracks. I could never pick a favorite song, but I think this song sums up my day! Enjoy!

Weight Loss Goals

I am setting my first weight loss goal.  I have dieted before, but it has always been a plan set up by a coach.  Because this will be my first time dieting without the guidance of a coach, I have made my goal pretty low.  I want to lose 5lbs in the next 4 weeks. I think 5lbs in 4 weeks is totally reasonable! I'm not going to worry about it to much, I am not going to starve myself, or exercise like a maniac. I want to do this the healthy way. Im going to eat healthy foods, and go to the gym 4-6 times a week.
I am mostly concerned about making sure I live a healthy lifestyle. If that means I dont loss 5lbs, Im fine with that. I just want to healthy, and a little fitter.

Elsa Peretti Open Heart Silk Bracelet

This bracelet recently caught my eye, and I can't stop thinking about it! It is the Elsa Peretti Open Heart Silk Bracelet from Tiffany & Co.

It isn't to casual, but its not to flashy. Its elegance with a twist! I think it would quickly become an everyday staple in my wardrobe!  I may have to add this to my Christmas List ;)

Tuesday Toes!

I tried out a new pedicure design this past weekend, and I'm in love! 

The red is Essie's Jag-u-are, which is a perfect red! Not to orange, not to dark, not to pink! It is totally appropriate for every occasion or season! 

A close up. A little too close for my taste!

The leopard print was relatively easy. Just randomly paint a few gold dots all over the nail. Then once the gold has dried, paint a few THIN black lines around the gold. You do not want the black to go all the way around the gold, and you don't want it to be to thick.

I am eager to try this print over a hot pink! I think it would look FAB!

Music Mondays ~ Brendan James

My most recent music obsession has been “The Fall” by the divine Brendan James.  I have probably listened to the song more than 500 times in the last week! Not an exaggeration, my neighbors probably hate me by now, but I don’t care, because the song is AMAZING! It never fails to put a big cheesy grin on my face!

L’Oreal Voluminous Million Lashes Waterproof Review

A few weeks ago I picked up L’Oreal’s Voluminous Million Lashes at my local CVS. It was about $9, and I have to say I’m pretty impressed. The packaging is glamorous, and I really like the wand.

I choose the waterproof version on a whim, and I’m glad I did, because this sucker does not budge! It holds a curl, doesn’t flake, and gives my lashes TONS of volume. Most days I only wear one coat, because I feel that it gives me plenty of volume, and makes my lashes look amazing! If I am going out for the night, I might put on two coats. You can not let the mascara dry in-between coats, it will just turn to a clumpy mess!

                                                               Without Any Mascara

One Coat

Two Coats (which is what I normally wear)

After 36+ Hours

I was serious when I said this stuff doesn’t move! The above picture is more than 36 hours after I applied it! I have washed my face (multiple times), showered, and still Perfect!

The only down side is the removal process, and it is a lengthy process!  I take a cotton pad soaked with eye makeup remover, and leave it on my eye for 3~5 minutes, rinse my eyes with water, and sometimes I have to repeat. This is a price I am willing to pay. And, since I’m such a busy person, not having to apply mascara everyday is kinda nice.  Kinda…

MY Great Race- Nike Women’s Marathon 2011 (NWM Part 2)

My girlfriends and I arrived in San Francisco (one of my favorite cities in the WORLD) the night before the race. We had a delicious dinner at a restaurant down the street from where we were staying, painted our nails a fabulous neon pink, and went to bed. We woke up at 5am, I had some oatmeal and an energy drink, pinned on the race bib, and hopped in the car.

The starting line was INSANE! There were so many people, and everyone was so excited! The energy was contagious! As we stood around waiting for the start I became very nervous. I knew what I was about to put my body through, and I was not excited about the pain that was sure to come.

So, once we made it through the start (a whole 20 minutes after the official start of the race, but I could have cared less) I hit a pace I was comfortable with, and ran! I felt good, I was excited and totally ready for the next 13 miles.  I kept my pace at around 9 minutes for the first 6 miles (except for a quick bathroom break, which was seriously necessary), and I felt that I would be able to keep the pace for the whole race.  That was until I came to the first hill.  I had been dreading this hill since I looked at the course map, so I knew it was coming, but I was totally unprepared. The hill kicked my ass. Luckily I caught up will a good friend right before the hill, and she kept me going.  But, the hill defiantly messed with my mind, and the rest of the race only got worse.

Miles 6-10 were good. Not as amazing as 1-6, but still pretty good. There were LOTS of hills, but what goes up must come down, so there were some nice downhill sections too! And the views were STUNNING!

It wasn’t until mile 10 that I hit the “wall”. Now, it wasn’t “THE WALL”, but it wasn’t fun.  I just blocked out the pain, and kept going.  It was slow, but I made it!

"I Run To Be."

NMW11

Crossing the finish line was simply amazing, an indescribable feeling.  And the hot firemen with Tiffany Necklaces, were the cherry on top of an unforgettable day!