Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Day 3

I'm still fat. I did the Elliptical Trainer today for thirty- five minutes. What sort of sick torture machine is that anyway?!  At three minutes in I thought just kill me now. When I hit twenty, I cursed myself out loud with each step or glide rather. But I made it. Please don't make me go back there. The best part of my experience was accidentally walking in the men's locker room, the look on their faces was priceless.
Needless to say I was humiliated and went and hid in the woman's locker room until I was sure the gentlemen had left the building. No white breads though except of course for a little slice of pizza but that doesn't count right?

Monday, March 4, 2013

Gym Rat

I'm not going to lie it's been a rough year. Forgive me for my absence. After a separation and a major surgery I'm back. I realized something in my hiatus.... I'm fat. Ok so maybe I'm not obese but I can't quite squeeze into a pair of skinny jeans with out some serious muffin top. Which leads me to why I'm here. To have some accountability and to document my ups and downs of getting into shape.

So I joined a gym. BodyWise. Even the name annoys me. I haven't had a good relationship with the gym in years passed. The most time I've spent in it is working in the child care, rarely taking advantage of the free membership I got as an employee. Which ironically was the only reason I signed up to work there in the first place. On the rare occasion I've gone I end up aimlessly wandering around somewhere in between the magazine rack and drinking fountain trying to figure out where to start and what to do. I've tried classes. Fail. I run out in the middle when I think I'm close to death, hoping no one will recognize me the next time I come, months later. But this time, this time will be different, I tell myself.  So here is the plan I will start small. Twenty-thirty minutes on the treadmill four days a week. I can do that right? I'm not expecting dramatic results and I refuse the number on the scale to dictate my self worth. This is about me getting healthy, more muscle, and hopefully more endurance, if I shed a few in the mean time than thats just the frosting on the cake. Wish me luck. Oh I almost forgot I will not be eating any white refined breads or carbs either for the next three months. Here goes......sigh


Tuesday, September 11, 2012

British Invasion

That's right folks Top Shop has arrived at Nordstrom. Check out my favorite pieces, mix and match or do as you please.
#britishstyle








Thursday, June 7, 2012

Poolside


I've come to the gross realization that I will probably never wear a bikini again. Childbirth will do that to you I guess, unless you're some sort of genetic freak or spend all your free time in the gym. I've made my peace with this mainly because of the new sassy one pieces that are hip right now. They're not your TYR swimsuits of yesteryear.


Thursday, April 26, 2012

Chester Pink

I ran into the great Chet Cannon at my kids Art Show. He was dressed to the nines in Jeans a navy blazer with one of his signature Rags from his adorable collection. All pieces have his signature label on them and are named after the people who inspired them {The Sally Lu, The Eleanor, The Spenny.} Check out this up and coming designer at Chesterpink.com. Buy a scarf while you're there to bring out  inner preppy in all of us.










Friday, April 13, 2012

Mirage

I'm kind of having an Ikat moment. Inspired by my rode trip through Arizona, and my never ending love affair of anything Southwest
Mirage


Silk t shirt
$80 - warehouse.co.uk

Joe s
$179 - anthropologie.com

Color block skirt
$71 - warehouse.co.uk

Theodora & Callum tying shoes
$235 - saksfifthavenue.com

TOMS peep toe wedge shoes
$138 - cusp.com

14k jewelry
$98 - anthropologie.com

Vince Camuto red bangle
$78 - vincecamuto.com

Metal bangle
$16 - needsupply.com

Monday, April 9, 2012

Best of the City


I'm back! After a month long sabbatical here I am. My break has mainly been due to the fact I've been insanely busy and haven't really had the blog up too high on my priority list. It's been either sleep or blog, I chose the former. My apologizes to my readers.... all three of you.


Anywho this year's Best of Utah came out in City Weekly, a magazine which is mostly (or fully) catered to wannabes and hipsters alike in the Salt Lake Valley. I wouldn't say it's responsible journalism, or that it represents any opinions other than that of the far left, but it is occasionally entertaining. I especially enjoy reading this particular issue while pretending to watch my kids at the park.


This year I disagree more than I agree with their findings. So I created my own "Best Of" list for local restaurants, and entertainment. Let the games begin.


Best place to Hike
Millie: Big Cottonwood Canyon
City Weekly: Millcreek Canyon {My second choice but I fear the snakes}


Best Ski Resort
Millie: Alta
City Weekly: Snowbird


Best Pizza
Millie:1. Settebello
          2. Litza's
City Weekly: The Pie


Best BBQ
Millie: Pat's BBQ
City Weekly: Pat's BBQ


Best Breakfast
Millie: Silver Fork Lodge { the sourdough pancakes are to die for}
City Weekly: Blue Plate {strongly disagree on this one don't make me tell the story of my waitress and her armpit hair}


Best Greek
Millie: Aristo's
City Weekly: Aristo's


Best Mexican
Millie: Tarahumara {In Midway they catered one of my weddings}
City Weekly: Red Iguana


Best Falafel
Millie: Mazza
City Weekly: O'Falafel


Best Downtown Restaurants
Millie: Eva's
City Weekly: Copper Onion


Best Mindfulness for Beginners
Millie: Tom McConkie's group meditation
City Weekly: Golden Braid Bookstore


Best Corner Market
Millie: Emigration Market {Harmons}
City Weekly: The Store


Best Kept Fashion Secret
Millie:Urban Blues
City Weekly: Q Clothing


Well that's all folks. Stay tuned for my Worst of Salt Lake edition



Thursday, March 1, 2012

Button Up Buttercup

Five favorite ways to wear a Button Up





photos courtesy of Anthropologie.com