Wardrobe Staple -- The LBD

Who doesn’t love a little black dress? It can take you practically anywhere and fashion experts agree it is a wardrobe essential. The 1920s designs of Coca Channel are known for bringing the LBD to the forefront of style. Personally, I love the fact that for as many different personality types there are you can find an LBD to match it. They are a dream to accessorize with, the sky is the limit when it comes to what you pair with it. What does your LBD look like? Is this a wardrobe staple for you as it is for so many women?

Check out my youtube video on the LBD- http://youtu.be/8mHWM6pk-T8

Leopard print + red & black = LOVE!

I adore black with a pop of color as it is…throw in some leopard print and I am in total fashion bliss! What do you think? Is this something you would rock?

Can I just say that I am in LOVE with the glamorized hippy chic look Kelly Clarkson sported at the Inaugural Ball? She absolutely stunned in her strapless, sweetheart neck Oscar de la Renta gown. The dress was a gorgeous array of white, yellow and red/orange flowers and green leaves. Go Kelly! 

On a side note: Aren't she and her boyfriend adorable? They are so sweet and normal looking. 

NYR -- Staying Balanced

I am normally a skeptic when it comes to New Years Resolutions. I simply feel that it doesn’t need to be a New Year to strive for a goal that you have set for yourself. But I have changed my mind and this is the FIRST year I will ever set myself a NYR. My goal is to do a better job of staying balanced in my day to day life. Balance can mean different things to different people so I’ve broken it down into “mini steps”. What can I say? It’s the type A in me. ;) 

• Do yoga daily. I have found that through yoga I am able to de-stress and really center myself. I love the physical flexibility and strength it gives me but even more than that I love what it does for me mentally. Clearing my head and calming me down is no easy task but yoga seems to do the trick. 
• Make time for prayer and meditation. Meditation will fit in nicely with yoga. To help me with my prayer life I have been reading a Bible devotion book nightly. It has helped me have a greater sense of security and it has helped put me to ease before bed.
• Eating smart. This has nothing to do with a diet or losing weight. By eating smart I mean that I’d like to be sure I am eating the freshest most nutritious foods and that I am really taking the time to enjoy the cooking/eating process with out feeling rushed. I have cut back on the caffeine as well which has been a great thing for my nerves.  

What are your goals for the New Year? If you are striving for something similar I’d love to hear from you…we can be NYR buddies. :)

Here is the link to my YT video about my resolution if you are interested. http://youtu.be/VWPXh5xATSI

Have a fabulous day!