Monday, September 30, 2013

Thrifters Anonymous Link Up! Join us in the #marshallsdressingroom Active wear department! #fabfound #projectFAB

The Thrifters Anonymous Member of the week goes to Lindsey
Thrift and Shout

{plaid shirt: thirft $4, t-shirt: thrift $4, jeans: Target $28, shoes: Target $10}

Well most of you know Lindsey...she has been one of my favorite Thrifters and TA Members...she is stylish..thrifty...and well all around adorable...with a quirky edge..Lindsey always ends of looking straight out of a catalog and always spending less than $50 on an outfit...she has many of followers..but if you are not one..get on it. Thanks Lindsey..I don't always have time to stop by but know that I am always secretly lurking...:O)If you missed last weeks Thrifters Anonymous you can check it our HEREDon't forget to subscribe to my Youtube channel where you can go thrifting withe me...I will be updating videos soon!Don't forget to follow me on INSTAGRAM!!! I always try to post some finds out and about when I can...@colorblindblog
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So about a week ago I decided to take Edwina aka Photographer Extraordinaire with me on my journey to the Active Wear department at Marshalls. We were there for over an hour and barely scratched the surface... Luckily we got all on film for you guys haha still editing...One of these days I will get faster...today is not one of them...haha so here are a few pics we snapped on the dressing room!
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Edwina ended up getting this tank...and I did too!!
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This tank was a little big...but I really wanted those shorts dang it...they retail for like $60 and they were only $14.99..I hate it when I pass on something and when you go back...it's gone!
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Loving all of the colors on P.E!!!
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Never thought I would like this color violet but I love it!
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ugh and these shorts...the scalloped detailing...crap...
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P.E. got those pants..so cute!
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Here is another item I passed up...this jacket...only $19.99 originally $79....grrrr..
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I got these pants though!!! I paid $20 they were originally like $80 or something ridiculous!
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I wanna say P.E. got these pants...we both loved them!
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I was loving the ballet inspired pieces too..
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Socks anyone?
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Almost got a kettle bell...they are great to have on hand at home for a quick workout...anyone who tells me they don't have time to workout doesn't want to work out...Period.
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By now...you have probably already seen this kicks...ughhh...LOVE!
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P.E. got herself a matching fanny!!! Love this thing..I got one for my coach as well!
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We basically stared at this wall for like 30 minutes haha
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Did you guys go to Marshalls recently for workout clothes? Any designer deals? Please share in the link below or tag @colorblindblog and #fabfound so we can all see and you can win a $50 Gift Card to get your own goods!!! Can't wait to see!!!

STAY TUNED for our Thrifters Anonymous Trip on my youtube channel! 

Thanks for Linking Up!
 Now it is you turn!
 If you have a thrifted item, a sale item, or something you can help others save money or time on from this past week, Link up to Thrifters Anonymous every MONDAY and you will have a chance to be featured! Let's be real folks...who doesn't want to see what others are doing to save money, or even how they are letting their creativity amaze us. Oh and not to mention that it's just a cool club and there are no rules, so I won't punish you if you don't want to post my button...I mean it is anonymous right? Thank you and see you every Monday!

Hi, My Name is {Your Name HERE} I am addicted to Thrifting!
Thrifters Anonymous
Here is how it works...

  • In the "Link it to" section, leave a link to one specific Thrifters Anonymous post from the past week or week prior...doesn't matter...

  • In the "Title" section, tell me what was thrifted cuz you were super excited about your outfit or new couch . An example would be "Thrifted Belt, handmade skirt, & shoes on sale!

  • That's all...and there is no judgement here...everything is worthy...and believe me once you link up you are officially a Thrifters Anonymous Member...FOR EVA..ha ha ok..or as long as I am doing this madness..

  • If you miss the link up or do not have a blog Link up to my facebook and share! I would love to see your finds and meet you!
  • You can also check out my Youtube channel for Hauls, stylings, and more!
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Saturday, September 28, 2013

Strong

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Outfit Details
Strong is the New Skinny Tank: c/oMarshalls
Lucy Leggings: c/o Marshalls
Nike Kicks: c/o Marshalls
Skull Candy Headphones: c/o Marshalls
Fanny pack: c/o Marshalls


It's only appropriate that I am in full workout gear for a blog post...since well..I am pretty much in workout clothes 50% of the week...Business attire for the other 50% 

I really wanted some leggings I could wear out or even to the movies or to the store..and I found these...they were so unique..soft...and had this slightly "I don't look like workout pants" pants thing going on...I am going to see what I can do with them...and then we have these shoes...I have been looking for a pair of high tops that inspire me..and when you guys see the video on my youtube channel where Edwina (P.E.) and I went to Marshalls... you will see how excited I got...

Anyway...I am loving experimenting with my gym attire and really making sure that I feel sexy...fit...and like ME when I go...it changes my workout...it changes my mood...and well...it makes for great selfies i.e. me selfishly taking pics of myself ALL THE TIME...and to be honest...it's because of all of you that I do...the motivation adn inspiration you give me and the kind words you send my way letting me know I inspire you is why I do it...  at the gym...or in my case...in the middle of the street! 

Anyway..this latest Vlog kind of got on my nerves...not only did I let really silly things get to me..but I lost footage of a full hour meeting with Eleve Studios and LARISSA REIS...at the Protein House...I don't even want to talk about it...so annoyed...

Hope you guys are having a good weekend!

P.S. Don't forget to share your finds to win a gift card to Marshalls! Use Hashtag #FABFOUND and tag me @colorblindblog !! 
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Disclosure: I have received free products or value from Marshalls or The TJX Companies, Inc. in connection with my affiliation with Marshalls Project FAB, however it does not influence the opinions expressed in this post..


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Thursday, September 26, 2013

I hope you dance... #ProjectFAB #FABFOUND

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Outfit Details
Strong is the New Sexy Tank: c/o Marshalls Retail $25 Cost $12.99
Lucy Leggings: c/o Marshalls Retail $89 Cost $29.99
Nike Shoes: c/o Marshalls Retail $100 Cost $29.99
Head Phones:c/o Marshalls Retail $50 Cost $19.99

Yep. This is my new favorite outfit...I feel sexy...I feel fit.... I have been going on and on about these headphones too...primarily because without MUSIC...well...I'm not sure I could survive...

Let's first talk about music at the gym...It's amazing how just a beat...or a lyric from a song will ignite this FIRESTORM inside and a rush of energy will literally go through you like lightning...you know what I am talking about?..it gives you that extra push to run faster...or strength to lift heavier..I mean sometimes I have found myself literally crying on the treadmill.... on the down side...if I DO NOT have music...it's like the world stopped...my body goes limp and I am practically sleeping...haha 

So this brings me to my Skull Candy accident a month ago...my beloved headphones that I bought from Marshalls snapped in half when I pretty much ran it over with my car....haha long story...anyway...I got to the gym and I could barely peel myself off the bench in the locker room...I was upset...no ANGRY...and I was searching for an extra pair...I even asked 3 of my friends there if they had extra...I contemplated leaving but I stayed...it was a miserable experience...

Fast forward 3 days later and on my doorstep..was a box...from PROJECT FAB....Marshalls...when I say I was in tears I am not kidding...so honored to be among st these women from all over the country..Inside...were these headphones...it was like a prayer had been answered...

I wore them to the gym that night... LOUD...beautiful..these headphones literally have been my savior to my workouts...giving that extra push...they get real loud where you get that warning about your ears? haha they stay in your ears when you look like you had a bottle of water dumped on your head...and they came with a case..a hard one...so I don't break them...they are perfect. 

and that my friends...is how I met my new dance partner....haha

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Don't forget to show us your new dance partner...or new gym swag from Marshalls by tagging
#FABFOUND #ProjectFAB for a chance to win a $50 Gift Card....Do you know how much you could get with that? haha Tag @colorblindblog so I can see!!!


Disclosure: I have received free products or value from Marshalls or The TJX Companies, Inc. in connection with my affiliation with Marshalls Project FAB, however it does not influence the opinions expressed in this post..


New VLOG is up! 


I am authentically and mostly certainly addicted.. haha
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Wednesday, September 25, 2013

If you like it. Wear it. A lot. #projectFAB #fabfound

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Outfit Details
Designer Vest: c/o Marshalls Retail $90 I paid $24.99!
Aztec Skirt: Marshalls Retail $40 I paid $16.99 !
Shrunken Sweatshirt: c/o CAbi
Desginer Heels: Marshalls (I got these a couple of years ago!) Retail $120 !!I think I paid like $20
Necklace: H&M

So. I have this clothing rack...ok like 3 clothing racks but one in particular that I pull clothes for...pieces that fit the season..pieces that I have been wanting to wear but forgot about..and pieces I am not sure I want anymore to try...I use this rack for the whole week...and style from it...HENCE why you see me re-using pieces...through this process I discover what I love...and what I gravitate towards...so far this VEST...is a winner...I have worn it 4 times in one week..and I don't care...cuz I love it..and I think that when you love something you should wear it ALWAYS. AGREED? AGREED haha 

Since I practically live in my gym clothes I noticed I have been gravitating towards sporty things...and while this vest has been worn to the office I think it still reads a casual vibe and can be dressed up for date night...like in this picture...don't let me fool you though..this was NOT date night...cuz well I ain't got time for that haha just kidding... anyway I also bring it with me to the gym in case I have to go anywhere afterwards...catch my drift... throw it on over your gym clothes and voila...you are casual chic...or casually sweaty under a really cute vest...

Anyway...one of my #fabfound #projectFAB amazing pieces...that I will cherish in my closet. Do you guys have a piece like that? 
PLEASE SHARE with me... tag me on twitter with @shanaemily and #fabfound.... I can share your looks...and YOU can win a gift card to Marshalls...can't get any better than that right?

Maybe I will show you guys this rack one day in my videos...until then you can kinda see it in my VLOGS...you can also see me shopping...eating...and whining after my workouts...but you can always skip over those parts haha  

Here is my most recent VLOG...



Disclosure: I have received free products or value from Marshalls or The TJX Companies, Inc. in connection with my affiliation with Marshalls Project FAB, however it does not influence the opinions expressed in this post..

I am authentically and mostly certainly addicted.. haha


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Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Karate Chop | #TheBoudoirBodyChallenge Week 3

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Shoes: c/o Marshalls, Workout Pants: c/o Marshalls, Tank: c/o Marshalls, Karate Chop: all me...all angry..haha

yep. that's me. I was so angry last week...and it was time to take some photos of my new outfits for the blog...I didn't even know what to do so I started just kicking and jumping and THIS is what my hubby did for me...haha he emailed it to me this morning...LOVE IT.. Thanks Love...I needed this!!!


SO...Here are 10 things I have learned over the past 3 weeks since starting this challenge..which by the way is not too late to join people...so get on it! Click HERE to join and Click HERE to learn more about the Ambassadors.. Haute Shots..and the whole incredible experience...we have over 250 men and women from all over the world...it's pretty incredible if you ask me..anyway on to my learning experience...

1. EACH DAY IS A NEW DAY remember that each day is a NEW day and that what you did last night won't ruin what you to today....well unless of coarse you break your leg or something..I was mostly talking about the eating of a fiber one bar in a starvation panic break down...haha

2.  GO TO MARSHALLS when you are feeling down..haha I know I sound likea commercial but honestly.. I swear it's like my therapist...I mean sometimes I don't even buy anything...and well in this case I bought this whole outfit you see above...haha $50 later I am like a new women!!! haha I promise...just go get you a pair of workout pants for like $10 and you will know what I mean... Don't forget to share your finds using the #fabfound for a gift card!! You can link up HERE!

3. FACE YOUR FEARS...never let your fears stop you from doing something you might fail at...because you just might surprise yourself and LOVE every second of it..I have learned the SECOND you start to fear something is the second you should do it....DO IT! .i.e. hot yoga....who would have thought I would love that so much..more ont he vlog...

4. EAT SLOWLY...and enjoy the flavors in your food...haha basically don't inhale it and choke on rice whilst doing your make up and editing videos...just sayin haha DRINK water....and always use hot sauce...hahaDon't leave your water bottle in the car...as the pressure will literally squirt right in your face...exhibit A...in this VLOG....

5. YOU ARE NOT ALONE...Just when you think you are alone with your silly thoughts...you realize there are 267 others who think just like you...THAT'S YOU #BBC friends...haha I mean...thinking about french fries 22 hours of the day seems odd...but when others do it, well it just doesn't seem so bad...haha

6. BRING A FRIEND with you when you train legs...and any body part for that matter...two people not wanting to do it makes 1 person doing it...thus forcing you to DO IT....haha you like my logic?

7. HIRE A COACH/TRAINER....BOND with your coach/trainer...LISTEN to your coach/trainer...not 80%...not 90% 110%....and don't wine or make excuses...and if you do...do it in the privacy of your own home..I love my coach! She is an amazingly strong...motivational women who pushes me to my max and is always teaching me a little something new about myself...You can learn more about here HERE! Send her some love on her Facebook page HERE  it's her  birthday today!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY CLAUDIA!!!

8. JUST PUT YOUR SHOES ON and start moving...I don't event care what it is...jumping jacks...punching in the air...in my case...kicking haha I promise...once you start you will want to push harder than before....I noticed that the days I didn't want to do crap I ended up exceeding goals I never thought I would reach!

9. MEAL PREP..MEAL PREP...MEAL PREP....ALWAYS have your food ready to go...and make sure to eat every 2-3 hours.. I noticed if I allow myself to go past that 3 hour mark I start losing it...like thinking I will never make it..I am hopeless...I am just gonna eat what I want... stay on a plan! My Costco Part 2 with Edwina is up you can check it out HERE!

10. SLEEP....REST...SLEEP....I can do what I need to do on 5 hours sometimes 4 hours of sleep...but what I am not doing is taking care of my body...all the workouts...eating clean means nothing if I don't rest...this whole experience has taught me that I need to make time for that...

So.. I kicked the crap out of my crappy week...what have you guys learned? anything that may help me? please share...and if you are not part of the challenge share your thoughts on a health fit..clean lifestyle I think we would all love to know!!!!

Love you guys!! here is to an awesome week!

Here is my latest VLOG...Some more Marshalls Shopping...Michaels crafts...and some Yoga...



Disclosure: I have received free products or value from Marshalls or The TJX Companies, Inc. in connection with my affiliation with Marshalls Project FAB, however it does not influence the opinions expressed in this post..

I am authentically and mostly certainly addicted.. haha
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Monday, September 23, 2013

Thrifters Anonymous Link Up! Join me in the #marshallsdressingroom everything is on sale!!! Edition!

The Thrifters Anonymous Member of the week goes to Kristen of
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First of all I LOVE that your whole outfit was $15... so WELCOME to Thrifters Anonymous!!! Super casual chic outfit...Finding Ann Taylor at Goodwill is always a plus.. I mean that top probably retailed for at least $50.... haha LOVE and Franco Sarto heels...leather gorgeous... Loving the simple chic looks lately and that is why I was drawn to your thriftyness lady! Come back..share and keep on thrifting! If you missed last weeks Thrifters Anonymous you cancheck it our HERE! Don't forget to subscribe to my Youtube channel where you can go thrifting withe me...I will be updating videos soon!Don't forget to follow me on INSTAGRAM!!! I always try to post some finds out and about when I can...@colorblindblog
I am diligently working on editng some videos from our recent Thrifting adventures! I also have a special project P.E. and I are working on!! Until then here are some of my weekend finds and my new vlogging series on my other channel!!! I am new to this vlogging world but let me know what kinds of things you want to see!! Love you guys!

So I have been spending some time at Marshalls since well I love Marshalls...it's right across the street from my house...I AM a #projectFAB blogger so I feel it is my duty...you may have seen the badge below on my side bar!!! DREAM COME TRUE.....haha
and more importantly EVERYTHING is on SALE...I mean like EVERYHTING.. even FALL stuff...and they have new stuff too...ughhh I was there for like an hour....haha anyway here are some of the SALE items you can find in your store now...I even found some designer items I had already purchased on sale..BOO I hate it when that happens! haha

P.S. Don't forget to hashtag #fabfound on Instagram and twitter for your chance to win a gift card to Marshalls with your thrifty finds!!! Also, tag me @colorblindblog on instagram and #thriftersanonymous so I can see what you found and share!!!

Thrifters Anonymous #MarshallsDressingRoom Edition!
Here is my most recent vlog...you can check me out shopping at Marshalls and clearly wasting time trying not to do what I should have been doing which was FOCUSING haha Enjoy!
Check out the Kate Spade collection.. SO beautiful and preppy..loving the embellishments on the cardigan...hmmm DIY?
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HEY LOOK at my crusty nail? haha this is what happens when you paint your nails and immediately following decide to do dishes...haha
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The material used to make these sweaters are unreal...SO SOFT
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SO I finally tried on this designer dress I had been eying for over a month.. NOW on sale for $20 It kinda looks horrible in this picture...but WAIT for it... JUST WAIT...I totally got it..it is gorgeous!!!
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FREE PEOPLE $10 yep...
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Loved the Aztec band on the side
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Um look familiar! haha I got this with my #projectFAB Funds thanks to #Marshalls #sponsoring me...and look it's on freaking sale...in a different color! haha
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thought this would be cute but it is a little long... ALWAYS try your stuff on ladies...
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Ok this top was originally $50 haha designer don't even know who it is but it was $7 and I got it it looks so cute not so much in this picture but as I say WAIT FOR IT! haha
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Another top I was eyeing I didn't get it...crap it's cute I should have ...crap...
Amazing how expensive these originally were...Who buys this at full price..who WHO ARE YOU!
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Loved the beading....it was so heavy!
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I almost got this it was only $24.99 I want a leather jacket but I am going to hold out for the one in the front that was designer and...hoping it goes on sale!!!
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UM LOOK at my elbow...do you see the patches.. I got this... I love it... A LOT!
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Super sexy workout pants... $14 originally $80 WHAT WHAT!
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As if I needed ANOTHER make up bag... so cute
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Cute earrings!
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oh hey.. look it's my crusty nail.. haha I mean LIKE CRUSTY....
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and there is my cart... overloaded with amazingness!!
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Stay tuned to see what I got!! 

Thrifters Anonymous
Here is how it works...

  • In the "Link it to" section, leave a link to one specific Thrifters Anonymous post from the past week or week prior...doesn't matter...

  • In the "Title" section, tell me what was thrifted cuz you were super excited about your outfit or new couch . An example would be "Thrifted Belt, handmade skirt, & shoes on sale!

  • That's all...and there is no judgement here...everything is worthy...and believe me once you link up you are officially a Thrifters Anonymous Member...FOR EVA..ha ha ok..or as long as I am doing this madness..

  • If you miss the link up or do not have a blog Link up to my facebook and share! I would love to see your finds and meet you!
  • You can also check out my Youtube channel for Hauls, stylings, and more!
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