Get ripped quick!

I woke up at 4 in the morning a couple of nights ago and channel surfed until stopping at the Slim in 6 infomercial.  I immediately was excited because the chicks were losing lots of weight real quick.  I want to lose 10 pounds in a week too!  I've been piling on the pounds, which usually takes place for me around this time of year, so I whipped out the debit card ready to pay 4 installments of $19.95.  I let a couple more chicks share their successes before I looked in the corner and saw the Bender Ball that was gonna give me ripped abs and the Taebo tapes that were gonna sculpt and tone me that I haven't used in years.  Literally, years.  I stopped and piece together in my mind a workout regimen that will work for me over the holidays.  I've got some after Christmas sales that I am looking forward to and refuse to purchase any "holiday sizes."  What's your get fit/stay fit strategy?

Brrrr it's cold out here.... O, E, O, E ice, ice,ice

It's currently 36 degrees in Atlanta and I can't take it!  My fingers are chilled, toes feeling frost bit, the tip of my nose is colder than Frosty's, and my chattering teeth just need lyrics to accompany them.  I am so super cold and my mind won't stop thinking about the temperatures ahead of me.  If I can't handle this bit of chill down here in the dirty, dirty, how will I be able to handle New York smack dab in the beginning of winter!?!  I can't remember how I did it the first time around as a New York city resident, only can remember that it indeed was dreadfully cold.  I'm putting together my "must haves" for the winter wardrobe and here are a few of the looks that I'm thinking will keep me warm and of course keep me fly.

I like the yellow coat to add a pop of color to a dreary season.  This way there is sunshine daily.  The black coats are versatile options that can be worn over casual attire and office wear.

These two faux fur options will keep me as toasty as the rabbits that the look emulates.  The second hat is easily transferable as a scarf which adds versatility to a chick on a budget's wardrobe.  The cotton beret is every fashionable girl's winter must have.

Rain boots are gonna be the best option to keep my toes warm when I'm trudging along the city streets in 20 degree weather in search for the perfect uptown abode.  I'll toss on a pair of cashmere socks and should be in good shape to face the city chill.

By the way, being from Michigan doesn't automatically make my skin thick to sustain winter weather!  Cold is cold and I have never gotten used to that.

Images:  urbanoutfitters.com, shopbop.com, neimanmarcus.com, victoriassecret.com, and style.com

Women wear Menswear

I love dressing in menswear.  It feels so sexy.  I used to (still do) daydream about having a boyfriend and preparing breakfast in his sleepshirt while he wore the pajama bottoms.  I have a piece of item from the boyfriends of the past that I easily incorporate into my wardrobe.  I've definitely reached the point of moving on from each of them, but I keep the clothes because I deserve something outta the time I devoted.  Right? Right.

Men's button up provided by an old flame, belted with a $5 H&M steal,

stirrup leggings purchased at TJ Maxx ages ago,

riding boots: Urban Outfitters,

mens watch: Kohls,

two finger Fabulous ring: Charlotte Russe

I'm still getting the hang of this blogging business.  In the process of my upgrade I'm working on getting a new camera, something with a better quality than the Fuji I'm working with at the moment.  The goal is a Nikon Rebel, but that may not happen until sometime next year.  I'm also working on Photoshop and some creative outlets to zjuzjh up the page! I'm a fan of many blogs and I want mine to stand amongst some of my faves!