Following the adventures of a Honolulu girl as she takes her home from builder-typical to all out fab, one repurposed item at a time.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Operation Get Fine '09 Gets a Dose of the Greenies
Ladies have you ever known a gal who just seems to have it all and wonder how the heck does she do it and keep her abs and butt tight while chasing around a 5 year old? I have a gal pal, she is the tops and I love her to death. Just saw a recent photo of her and it has given me the resolve to get my butt to the gym. If she can look like that and juggle her life, then I should be able to as well! There's no reason for me not to, except my own excuses. Hopefully her inspiring me (or just making me totally Jealous - with a capital J) will help me move forward and lose some more pounds. I've seen a few results by changing my eating habits, now it's time to get off my duff and start working out. Improvements hopefully to follow.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
OOTD: Oh J.Crew How I Love You (Again)
Today's OOTD shows how much of the crewlade I shamefully lap up. Anyhoo ladies, I am falling alseep at the Mac so will keep the words short and instead focus on the pictures. Have a good day!
Tartine Merino Cardigan in Light Pewter, J.Crew
Eyelet Pencil skirt in Shadow, J.Crew
Leather silver skinny belt, J.Crew
Top in Ivory with the little bell flowers [forgot name], J.Crew
Faux Snakeskin grey heels, Nine West
Silver Bracelet, Tiffany & co.
White and Grey freshwater pearl bracelet, courtesy of my crafty and fabulous sister
A girl and her shoes... it's a beautiful thing.
Today's outfit in Polyvore.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
J.Crew Silk Evening Primrose Dress IRL OOTD
I received the Silk Evening Primrose dress the other day and couldn't NOT wear it. I love the colors and paired it with a navy merino chiffon roses cardigan from last fall mostly because I had no other color that would go with it and I thought the navy made it kind of quirky. Wore a skinny leather belt around the waist. That being said, I thought the dress was SUPER cute but it is definitely not for all day wear. The boning killed me by day's end and I was so happy to take it off and get in a tank and some yoga pants. What can I say? Style before Comfort!
Hubs had to get into the polyvore act tonight, too. This is his, below. I told him to label it artistic expression but he says it's fashion all the way. Hmmm. Not a set I'd put or wear together, but his use of color was superb!
Silk Evening Primrose Dress, J.Crew
Chiffon roses navy merino cardigan, J.Crew
Bracelet, Banana Republic
Shoes, Black Slingbacks, Calvin Klein
A polyvore of today's outfit:
Monday, September 28, 2009
Update: Operation Get Fine '09 Week 3
Image from dailycandy.com
Hi all! Just an update on the ACV-Low Carb diet. I just realized I haven't blogged about it in a while and have some cool news to put out there!
First of all, ACV drinking is hard! Even with a little bit of honey and a glass full of water, the stuff is foul. A friend has likened it to drano in its foul acidity, but I keep thinking about the wonders it does for me, so I'm just soldiering on!
Second, the eating has become routine and I don't have to think very much anymore. I've discovered Slim Fast Low Carb and EAS Low Carb formulas, which have become my breakfast of choice. Mid-morning snack is usually a few pieces of cheese. Off topic but slightly related -- I can't help but think of Emily Blunt's character in The Devil Wears Prada who says whenever she feels like she's going to faint, she eats a piece of cheese. Ha! I find this on mind every morning at about 10:30am. Lunch is some grilled chicken, a salad, a few more pieces of cheese, and a sugar-free jello (10 cals & 0 carbs!) for dessert. The best part is I have this all stocked in my work fridge, so there is no reason to run out to Burger King or Taco Bell, or even Subway. The bad part is that I eat in the office now which means I don't really get out much. But I get a lot of work done! Usually I have some almonds as an afternoon snack, and then some lean meat for dinner. Oh, and lest I forget, water water water!
Ok, so on to the changes I've noticed so far: I tried on some of the dreaded dresses that didn't fit last month and they are ON, they don't make me look like a sausage, and I can zipper them up. I'm calling this, STAGE 1. STAGE 1 still would require some form of Spanx-ish underwear in order for me to leave the house in said dresses. STAGE 2 will be when the Spanx become optional!
For now, my energy is high, I still haven't gone to the gym and I would estimate I've lost about 4-5 lbs in a 21-day time frame. My analysis of this is that this is pretty decent and definitely a pretty good start. If you think that the first week is just revving your body up to start losing, then really the weight I've lost is truly only over 14 days, or about two and a half pounds a week on average thus far. Or my thinking is totally skewed. :) In any case, I'm psyched to move forward and keeping at it! STAGE 2 here I come!
I'm just about ready to get back to the gym and kick it into some sort of actual physical activity! Oh well, getting to the gym is the hardest part!
Gilt's Upcoming BCGB Sale!
Gals if you are a member of Gilt, BCBG's sale starts in 8 hours! That's 1am Japan Standard Time and you can put 100 Yen on the fact that I'll be setting my alarm tonight for this! I always miss the good Gilt sales. No longer!
Friday, September 25, 2009
Image from dailycandy.com
I have to say there are some pretty sweet people in my little section of the blogosphere and I wanted to say Thank You! to Awesome Amy at Kelinda.Kelinda for thinking of me and nominating me for:
The rules are:
2) Copy the Logo and place it your blog: Done.
3) Link the person who nominated you: That was Amy at Kelinda.Kelinda
4) Name 7 things about yourself that no one would really know: See below.
5) Nominate 7 Kreativ Bloggers: See below the other see below.
6) Post links to the 7 blogs you nominate: See above. (confused yet?)
7) Leave a comment on each of the blogs letting them know you nominated them: Very soon, it will be done!
Now, the 7 Things You Probably Don't Know About Me:
1. I really really like stats. I know, it's weird right? I'm applying for a grad cert in applied stats at Penn State. That's how much I love it. I just want to study regression theory all day. It's a sickness.
2. Japan is only the 2nd place I've ever lived!
3. & I'm plotting how I can move back to the first & only other place I've ever lived (Hawaii) on a daily basis.
4. No one at work has any INKLING that I blog like this. I fear how other stat geeks would judge my love of the Crewlade.
5. I think I should have graduated high school in the late 70's - like straight out of Dazed & Confused. Those were the days! I could have had a bitchin car, listened to bitchin music, and just done some wild and crazy things. *sigh*
1) Thank the person who gave this to me: Amy! Your blog rocks, girl! I love the poses! I love the detail (the hair, etc.) and the outfits are always gorgeous. & you always make me laugh!
2) Copy the Logo and place it your blog: Done.
3) Link the person who nominated you: That was Amy at Kelinda.Kelinda
4) Name 7 things about yourself that no one would really know: See below.
5) Nominate 7 Kreativ Bloggers: See below the other see below.
6) Post links to the 7 blogs you nominate: See above. (confused yet?)
7) Leave a comment on each of the blogs letting them know you nominated them: Very soon, it will be done!
Now, the 7 Things You Probably Don't Know About Me:
1. I really really like stats. I know, it's weird right? I'm applying for a grad cert in applied stats at Penn State. That's how much I love it. I just want to study regression theory all day. It's a sickness.
2. Japan is only the 2nd place I've ever lived!
3. & I'm plotting how I can move back to the first & only other place I've ever lived (Hawaii) on a daily basis.
4. No one at work has any INKLING that I blog like this. I fear how other stat geeks would judge my love of the Crewlade.
5. I think I should have graduated high school in the late 70's - like straight out of Dazed & Confused. Those were the days! I could have had a bitchin car, listened to bitchin music, and just done some wild and crazy things. *sigh*
6. I would LOVE to have a little girl, but I fear I just couldn't keep up with 2 babies! My 5 year old wears me out!
7. I totally value everyone's opinion who leaves me comments here. You girls are the greatest!
& now, I nominate:
Like Amy, I tried to send out the blogs to those that may have not already had a turn and whose blogs always make me smile. Ladies your blogs get me through the day!
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
OOTD: All J.Crew & Really Blurry...
Ack! What is up with my terrible picture taking abilities lately? On this day of days when I decided to unveil my Bubble Necklace to the world? My big order from J.Crew arrived yesterday and I couldn't wait to unveil my goods, so here they are, like a kid with new school clothes:
You may think the Bubble Necklace is too much with the Falling Petals and indeed, it is some serious messery happening around the chest area. But in reality I loved the way the necklace hid amongst the petals today. I found myself constantly staring down to check it out. I've had the skirt from this summer and I love it. It's actually very versatile and the fabric feels sooooo good and silky smooth.
& I guess I'll leave you with Blurry Picture #3 of me last night in the Super 120s Carlysle Dress. Oh how I love you, dress - with your sleeves and your prim and properness with a hint of come hither in the swooping neckline. Oh how I love this dress! ... What do you all think? Promise to post pics that are not blurry from now on.
Top: Falling Petals, black
Necklace: Grey colored Bubble Necklace
Belt: Super Skinny Pearlized Patent, black
Skirt: Charmeuse Pencil skirt, grey (previously owned)
You may think the Bubble Necklace is too much with the Falling Petals and indeed, it is some serious messery happening around the chest area. But in reality I loved the way the necklace hid amongst the petals today. I found myself constantly staring down to check it out. I've had the skirt from this summer and I love it. It's actually very versatile and the fabric feels sooooo good and silky smooth. 
& I guess I'll leave you with Blurry Picture #3 of me last night in the Super 120s Carlysle Dress. Oh how I love you, dress - with your sleeves and your prim and properness with a hint of come hither in the swooping neckline. Oh how I love this dress! ... What do you all think? Promise to post pics that are not blurry from now on.
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