One Way

Outfit Details

Dress:  H&M Thrifted Savers 

Canvas bag: GAP Thrifted Savers

Aviators: Bought in the Bahamas

Sperry Top Siders: Thrifted Savers

Hey look what I found...haha pictures from our vacation...that I totally forgot to post!..not sure what Island this was...after the 3rd it didn't matter anymore...we had so much fun...the hubby and 43 great friends and new friends had a blast among the Carnival Glory and man I wish I was there right now. I also wish it was warm enough to wear a dress. I haven't quite gotten into the Winter weather just yet...anyway...we took tons of pics and I can't wait to share them with you guys...it might be picture overload...but ah well...I just really felt like this vacation was more than just a chance to let loose, eat waay to much food, and stay up late....There were moments that I would close my eyes and just be...I know that probably sounds weird...especially to those who do yoga....probably why I could never do yoga...anyway...I was just allowing myself to BE where ever I was...and man was it difficult the first couple days.I kept checking my non service cell phone and looking at the itinerary for the cruise...it was like I was reaching for a plan...a schedule...and then on the 3rd day...I finally just 

LET GO

I cried, I laughed...and I just let go...of what I thought I should be doing...there was no schedule...I could do whatever I wanted to do, at anytime...is that what relaxing is? haha because I am starting to think that when I say I am relaxing I am really not...instagramming, blogging watching tv...I am the biggest multitasker there is and I think that is why it is so hard for me to do nothing...so I guess I will add that to my "I WANT" list for 2013...moments where I just LET GO and BE :O)

STRONG IS THE NEW SKINNY #colorblindfitness

Photo taken by Stacie Frazier of Haute Shots!

Said me yesterday...I USED to start my new year with..."I WANT TO BE SKINNY" boy has that changed...I want MORE muscles...so much more....I used to look around the room to see who the skinniest was and compare myself...don't judge haha NOW I look around for who is the strongest...seriously...haha

Photo taken by Stacie Frazier of Haute Shots

 I am ALMOST re-motivated...had a really nice workout last night...what motivates you guys? I am such a project junkie...I LOVE me a good project..and when I am focused I am ALL IN...when I am not...well...you can pretty much find me on the couch watching endless re-runs of friends and Real Housewives...eating almonds and lots of toast with peanut butter...anyway...I had a good workout last night and it put me in a good mood...and that's me in that pic up there! I can't believe I didn't break a tooth or bust my face....Stacie is really amazing...while she is an incredible Boudoir photographer...she really is an incredible photographer all around...thank you for this Stacie! She is starting her own journey HERE, I'm thinking I might try her plan out! I think I will share some sort of motivation or something health and fitness on Tuesdays...I know I need some motivation...so I will share what I am doing etc... here is my progress pic of shoulders and biceps for this week! 

You can follow me on Instagram if you want to see my meals etc... Love you guys!!
and my video has been put off for so long cuz I just haven't had time to edit it...let's THANK my hubby for finally editing it and helping me get it done so I can share my BEFORE picture...and my journey to the stage! Luckily I will be making another journey to redeem myself haha :O) hopefully I will post it tomorrow or Thursday!

This will be my second time going to the stage...and almost one year since I started this journey!!!

So what motivates you guys?

Thrifters Anonymous Link Up! Savers Girl Time Edition!

The Thrifters Anonymous Member of the week goes to
Sara of 
House of Shoes

Sweater: F21!///Skirt:Thrifted (orig. Downeast Basics)///Heels:Charlotte Russe //Belt:Ross///Flower pin: Vintage///Glasses necklace: F21

SARA!!! I apologize if you have linked up before, but I thank you for doing so! Welcome to Thrifters Anonymous! You have captured my heart with this whole outfit....I literally own this whole outfit...and I love that the whole outfit is thrify and eclectic...love love...can't wait to see more of your thrifty finds!! Thank you for linking up!If you missed last weeks Thrifters Anonymous you can check 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!

Everyone meet Jolana! Mother of two, make up artist, singer song writer, friend extraordinaire...See I don't know much about having children, but when Jolana called me the other day saying that she desperately wanted some girl time and didn't have the kids for a whole 2 hours, I jumped in my car and ran to SAVERS....did I mention that, that is the best place for girls time?haha well it is...and while don't have a lot of time...I will always make time for my friends...and I know how little time Jolana has...so...on to our trip....what started as a "I'm just looking for a few things for winter and perhaps some "feel good" items...you guys know what I mean...when you see something that you can't imagine living without? Some people rarely find those kinds of items...I on the other hand...EVER SINGLE TIME

EXHIBIT A
Jordache....enough said...

This jacket was gorgeous...but in the end, the price tag didn't warrant it...crap..Jolana...it is a cute jacket..haha only true thrifters know that feeling that you get when you realized you should have BOUGH THAT haha 

 AS I have said many time before...EVERY women should own a tuxedo jacket...preferably thrifted and very fitted...YAY Jolana! You have gotten an essential!

 Sorry about the flash..I found this quilted velvet vest...and I am in LOVE...

 This jacket was cute, but a little big...she passed

 So I can't take credit for this beauty...Jolana found it...and I was immediately in love...it is a french brand..and vintage...ughhh 

 This FREE PEOPLE vest was cute...but man was it itchy...it's soooo cute...crap...ahh well I didn't get it..I was getting a rash on my arm just taking a picture!

 YES....that is all I can say...YES

 This was such a cute vintage slip!

 haha....yeah....I really thought I could make this number work...

 Brand new Bettie Page slip....you guys know how expensive this store is here in Vegas!!!!!

 Vintage jacket...

 I love these shirts and I have never had one haha

Vintage Military blouse...so cute! 

 American Apparel cardi...dang it..I left this one...crap...haha

 Jolana didn't get this either...it is cute...but we had to really edit ourselves haha

 Betsy Johnson Jean Jacket...yes...

 Most adroable vintage sweater ....ok sexy mama...

 Free People massive yummy sweater...

 such a cute cardi...

 This was out cart....haha

Thank you all 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!

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The Future: H&M Giveaway

Photography: Stacie Frazier of Haute Shots Beauty and Boudoir Photography

Make Up: Kathryn Ludens of  Haute Shots

Hair: Rachel Bates of Haute Shots

Styling: Me!

Ok folks, Giveaway time! Remember when I posted these images by the lovely Stacie Frazier? Well now is your chance to win the same H&M silver cuff bracelet and Silver Peter Pan Necklace I am wearing!! Stacie is giving the same ones I wore for the shoot away to one of you! It is super easy to enter here is all you gotta do!

HOW TO ENTER

• Visit Haute Shots by clicking on this LINK http://www.hauteshots.com/blog/2013/01/02/happy-2013/  and leave a comment...you can tell us what is sexy now, for 2013!

EXTRA ENTRIES

• Follow Haute Shots on Twitter at @HauteShotsVegas and Tweet this post or Haute Shots Post and mention #HauteShots!
• You can also visit Haute Shots on Facebook HERE and show some love for Stacie and her team, you can tell them Shana from Colorblind sent you, this will get you an extra in :O)

The winner will be randomly generated from the list of comments and tweets and will be announced on Monday, January 7, 2013. 

Good luck!

Carry On

 

Right after I got back from our cruise I performed in an original piece choreographed by the lovely Anastasia Weiss. We performed for the Breaking Boundaries  benefiting Street Teens Show here in Las Vegas, and it was the first time I performed in over 3 years...the last time I danced, we performed Thriller for the American Heart Association! haha anyway...we danced to the song Carry On by FUN and it was so much more...you can see me at the end going "Oh my gosh...I didn't break my neck and we actually did it? haha 

While it benefited a good cause it also helped me reach one of my "I WANTS" or as most of you know them as "resolutions" of 2012...I wanted...actually let me rephrase that..I NEEDED to dance again...whether I was bad...good...or in between...I NEEDED to get back to the things I loved...and man was this an incredible experience... Keely who is in the green had only worked with me one time prior to me leaving on our cruise and practiced twice when we got back! She was great!  haha Not sure how we did it...but together we carried each other through...haha I know...so cliche....but so true!

 I can not wait to get back in the studio and really get my groove back...for those of you who may not know..I used to dance ballet for over 15 years with the Academy of Ballet here in Las Vegas, Royal Academy of Dance, (RAD) trained, I had high hopes of dancing...for EVER...but then college came around and I loved the theater ..my viola and everything else that college made available...haha any way long story short...I have never been able to get rid of that need for music and dance...and while winning dance offs in the club were great..I am happy to be doing it for a better cause....Thank you to Anastasia for this beautiful piece and for including me in this...Thank you Keely for being my partner, can't wait for our next performance!

The Future

Outfit Details

Necklace and Silver Cuff Bracelet:H&M ( Giveaway for both of them is HERE)

Lingerie: Victoria Secret

Hair: Rachel Bates of Haute Shots

Make Up: Kathryn Ludens of Haute Shots

Photography: Stacie Frazier of Haute Shots

Well, it is 2013. I sometimes go through a weird depression thing from the 31st to the 1st...like you get so high that it is New Years Eve and then BAM. You drop down and realize...time to get back in the groove...whatever the groove is. I have a lot of hopes for this year...and I am feeling a bit overwhelmed...I am also going to apologize for my less than inspiring winter outfits...haha since I haven't been wearing much of anything...haha hey...when you bust your butt in the gym...and eat your veggies and protein every day...it's nice to see your hard work...in incredible pictures...thank you Haute Shots team for that one...haha this particular shoot reminded us of the future...it also got us excited to host a giveaway for all of you! So if you like the silver cuff and silver peter pan necklace you can win it! Just check out Stacies blog for more info! 

In the meantime, I hope everyone had a safe and Happy New Year...We had a great time...my Rent the Runway experience was awesome, and I am looking forward to what is to come. I will be posting pics from New Years Eve along with a video of my experience! In the meantime you can check out the behind the scenes video of today's post along with this photoshoot!

Happy Wednesday...the first Wednesday of 2013!

Haute Shots New Years Video from Black Raven Films on Vimeo.