Thread Sense Spring 2011 Look Book

These socks are just adorable! And the dress is equally adorable.

I am loving the owl and bicycle necklace shown.

I want that feather necklace. Very bohemian. The print of the dress is sweet and reminds me of the country. :)

I am loving all of these pieces especially the dress and sweater.

Such a sweet, romantic maxi dress. It pairs perfectly with the denim vest.

I basically want this whole outfit. It is the perfect spring and summer outfit.

I adore this hat and want it! The maxi skirt and shoes are just my style as well.



I just discovered this website the other day and I just had to share it! They sell the most adorable clothing and accessories. It is also quite reasonably priced. Most items are under $100! Most of their clothing fit my style perfectly for the summer. They have a romantic, sweet, indie style. The website is also well laid out. Everything is well organized and presented. The shipping is also well priced. Only $5 for a $50 and below order. They also ship internationally!

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Enjoy and happy shopping! :)

The First Day It Feels Like Spring!

Today's Outfit:
Sweater: American Eagle
Shoes, Jeans and Clutch: Thrifted
Scarf and Sunglasses: Wet Seal
Watch: JcPenny
Ring: Gifted by my boyfriend :)

Today was the first day of spring for Southern Oregon. I know that spring officially started on March 20th but every day since then it has literally been raining. We maybe got a day or two of non rain but it was chilly and windy. Tomorrow we are to have 70 degree weather so I am sooo happy for that. I am tired of the rain! Also the watch above is new. It is a mens watch but I tend to like those more as they are bigger and bolder. I am also loving these sunglasses I got a couple weeks ago at Wet Seal. I got them for only $5! I never owned sunglasses this huge before and I am quite liking them!

Hope the weather is treating you well wherever you live!

A Year of Keeping The Weight Off!

This week is my one year anniversary of keeping my weight loss of 80 pounds off. Yes, that was really me over a year ago! I started the weight loss journey in the beginning of summer of 2009. I walked in Curves one day, for I don't know what reason but to just check it out. Something just clicked and I said to myself, I want to loose weight. At first I was just thinking of loosing 40 or so pounds. At my first weigh in I was shocked, I had no idea I weighed 223 pounds. I was like, I need to do this. Not because I wanted to look better but for my health.
The first month I lost 12 pounds. I was so happy and proud of myself for working so hard. I just kept going and I just wanted to keep loosing more! About half way I set the goal for myself to reach size 6. At the start I was size 16. And I did!
I am now size 6 and weigh in at 145 pounds. I am 5'8" for those who are asking, which makes my BMI average, which at the start I was in the category Obese.

This journey has been the most challenging and rewarding thing I have ever done in my life.
I was always overweight and after college I just let it go. The biggest reason was because I wasn't eating the right things and didn't exercise.
This is the smallest I ever been in my whole life, and I never felt this good and healthy at the same time! Sometimes when I go shopping and I look at my size and think I could never fit into that! But I do and that is the most rewarding feeling.
I think the most challenging part for me was the exercising. Most people gain weight because of emotional issues. I just eat the wrong things and not the right way. I would not eat that much all day and then overeat at night. Which kills your metabolism.

Here are some tips on keeping the weight off:

- If you have just lost a ton of weight and have been dieting for a very long time you have to ease your body back into eating more. I was eating 1500 calories a day so every week I would increase my calorie limit by 100 calories. It took four weeks till I saw that about 1900 calories kept my weight off. Everyone will be different and you just have to test it out to see.

- An average person should be eating 2000 calories a day.

- I still exercised the same amount and every 3-5 days.

- It is OK to indulge! I eat chocolate, and pizza, and pasta but... in moderation. I treat myself once a week but I don't overeat any of it.

- And as always, keep eating healthy and don't start eating junk food again! Oh and exercise - hehe ;)


Please pass this inspiration along to anyone who is looking to loose weight. You can do it, it is not impossible! You have to WANT to loose weight. Not because you want to look better but because you want to improve your health. It is a lifestyle change and you must be willing to change your life in the process.

Good luck to any of you who are on the weight loss journey. Let me know if you would like to see a FAQ page on weight loss tips and weight management! Or if you have any personal questions!

You can do it! ;)

Anja Rubik for Vogue Australia April 2011

From MsFashinista

I am just loving this editorial. The photography is absolutely stunning. They even somehow made the desert look gorgeous and inviting. The splash of paint on the skin in some of the photos adds a touch of uniqueness and fun! My favorite's are the two pink dresses and the last blouse/shirt in the last picture. Loving all the floral, fringe and chiffon detailing!

Would you wear any of these outfits?

P.S. Look forward to a special inspiration post tomorrow or Wednesday. I hope you will enjoy it!

Anna Sui Spring 2011 RTW Collection

My top 7 picks from the Anna Sui Spring 2011 RTW collection:

The cargo jacket with the lace dress makes the ensemble look casual and chic.

I am loving the boots and the shirt underneath the dress. The mixing of the prints is also perfectly done.

Cute ruffle detailing on the sides and fun romantic prints!

I liked how free flowing the dress was mixed with the sheer leggings. Looks comfortable yet fashionable.

I am loving the fringe detailing and bohemian prints.

I adore this dress. Very "vintage-y" and feminine. I really like how they paired it with the feather necklace.

Another dress that has a vintage feel to it, as well as being glam and very feminine. I would not expect these boots to go with the outfit, but they look well together!


Anna Sui's spring collection has a very bohemian and casual chic style. I am loving all the feathering, fringe and print detailing. I don't think there was one thing I didn't like. I pretty much liked all of the outfits. Everything was perfectly styled and well presented. Well done Anna Sui!

What do you think of the collection? Hope you all had a wonderful weekend! :)

Celebrity Fashion Weekly Edition

This week's celebrity fashion edition will be on the gorgeous Victoria's Secret super model and mother, Miranda Kerr!

How to copy this look for all under $100!:
Dress: Sparkle and Fade Striped Fitted Knit Dress for $39 from Urban Outfitters
Blazer: Black Gabardine Boyfriend Jacket for $57 from Blue Fly
Shoes: American Eagle Feebe Bow Flat for $23 from Payless
Handbag: Brooke Tote from for $58 from Shop Suey Boutique

This is a cute, fun summer nautical look. Miranda was spotted wearing this when she was at the Brisbane Airport. I am almost positive that she stole that blazer from her boyfriend's closet because I could not find one single blazer that went down past the rear! I think the one above would work just as good anyways.

To further enhance the nautical theme, here are some jewelry suggestions:

From left to right: Both from Regalia Silver. Nautical 3 Strand Necklace 16 + 3 inch Extension for $20; Nautical French Wire Earrings for $12.50.

I think these would look perfect with the outfit and a little bit of pizazz.

What do you think of Miranda's outfit? I love it!

Disney Dream Portraits

Charming Snow White

Pocahontas

Cinderella. I am loving her gown!

Aladdin. I thought this picture was very sweet.

Sleeping Beauty. The effects of the fire, horse and sunset is just extraordinary.

Ursula

Beauty and the Beast. This picture is so romantic. I want to pose like this on my wedding day! hehe :)

Snow White- The evil queen. Her expression is wonderfully done.

Tinkerbell

The Little Mermaid. I thought this one was kind of sexy and made much more for adults. Gorgeous photography.

Peter Pan- where you never have to grow up!

These photographs are amazingly stunning! Disney did a wonderful job creating advertisements to portray their theme park. Not only does these advertisements gear towards families but also couples and the young and old. If I never heard of Disney before, these photographs would definitely make me want to go!

Which one of these photographs are your favorite?