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I'm not the world's greatest fitness lover but I'm no fool. I know working out creates the results that I like (i.e. flat stomach-hello) and Pilates is by the far my favorite way to get where I need to be. I used to take Pilates regularly and hands down had the best abs of my life (seriously). But believe it or not it's so easy to do some of the core ab exercises right at home (my favorite is the Pilates Hundred). Check out the top Pilates ab exercises here!

top photo: Pilates Double Straight Leg

middle photo: Pilates Criss Cross

Trina Turk Vintage Print triangle top $79 & bottom $79. I love the colorful vintage inspired print. What a great way to showcase those Pilates abs (not there yet-but I'm working on it one exercise at a time)

Fashion Faux Pas Friday

We've all had a time when we stepped out into the world and looked back in regret at our fashion or hair choices (Oh okay, all of the sudden nobody remembers biker shorts or their Jheri Curl?). It happens to everybody (I did manage to dodge the Jheri Curl bullet though). After all fashion can be fun, fashion can be painful, but who knew fashion could be so down right embarrassing. Hope you get a good laugh. Happy Friday!






Yikes, that's going to hurt in the morning.

The Time Has Come

Spring is officially here and that means bathing suit season is around the corner. Summer will be here before we know it so I don't think I can put off exercising another minute (with pool parties, beach bonfires and vacations coming up and I would like to be in the pictures). The only thing more motivating than the thought of a firmer butt is cute exercise gear (I'm so deep and complex is scares me sometimes). Hey, it's a scientific fact looking cute makes you feel great and motivates you into action. Besides, you never know who you're going to run into at the gym. I don't care what you say no one wants to run into their ex or Friday night's potential date wearing a ratty t-shirt and hole ridden sweat pants (hey, it can happen).

left: Pulse Power Tank $48, Lucy , right: Belted Power Knee Short $68, Lucy

left: Camo Sports Bra $34, Nike, right: Tempo Track Shorts $30, Nike

Target, a store very close to my heart, always has great workout clothing that is affordable and cute (there's a better selection in the stores). If you can't think of facing the gym without bringing high fashion to fitness check out Stella McCartney's collection for Adidas here (warning- cute stuff but it's going to cost you).

Come to Mama

Lately I've been thinking that maybe I should slow down on buying the big ticket items these days (after all we are in a recession). But, I'd love to get my hands on the new HP Mini 1000 Clutch by designer Vivienne Tam. At 2.45 lbs and less than 1" inch, this laptop is absolutely adorable (a fashionista's dream-LOVE IT) and mirrors Vivienne Tam's Spring '09 collection. The last thing I need is a new computer, but I might not be able to resist. I can count this as a write off, right?

HP Mini Vivienne Tam Edition $699

The matching bag and scarf are available too (however, I don't know if I'd recommend that much matching-the shoes are cute though).

For more info check out my full article on online magazine Guts.Glam . Grace.

Weekend Shopping Coast to Coast

Happy Friday ladies! It's been a long week and I could not be happier to see the beginning of the weekend. I stumbed across some cool shopping events for you ladies in the Bay area and NYC. If you're in the San Franciso area this weekend check out the Vintage Fashion Expo. New York City girls check out the A Second Chance Resale event. Both these events hit on two things close to my heart, vintage clothing and consignment shopping (everything should this blissful). Who says a true fashionista can't go green (remember recycling fashion helps the environment too)? Happy shopping! photo top right: Golden Gate Bridge by PanDiSal on Flickr

photo: Time Square by Ozan on Flickr

White Hot!

I love the idea of a stand out accessory. This season we have a lot of choices: cool earrings, bracelets, statement necklaces. Why not switch it up a little with a stand out watch. These white watches demand attention, and tell time too (gotta love a two for one special)! The great thing about rocking a white watch is that you have the versatility of a neutral color but it's bolder and adds more pop than your basic black. Besides, I'm a sucker for a throwback look and I get a very 60's mod feel from white. Do you like?
Juicy Couture "Socialite" Bracelet Watch $195

Adidas "Candy Collection" Digital Watch $65. My pick - It's sporty, oversized, digital, and rubber (reminds me of my old Swatch watch).

Michael Kors "Gold & White Catwalk" Watch $250

Oh, and there's also this option. Well, it's white and someone actually gave this to me. And yes, that is the Obama family on the face of the watch (wow).

Color Me Happy

Gray winter skies got you down? That's no reason to surround yourself in a sea of gray and black. Spring is just around the corner but why wait, inject some color into your wardrobe today. Brighten up your day (and your mood) with spring's most colorful accessories. The best recipe to cure the winter blues is to stir in color and smile. How will you add in color this season?

photo top: Foldover Clutch in Emerald $69.99, Banana Republic

Ruched Shoulder Bag in Papaya $458, Francesco Biasia

Carmen Shopper in Blue China $545, Furla