Month: October 2014

I am excited to introduce to you a new app I have been loving lately called Fashion Identity. If you love to shop as much as I do, you will most definitely enjoy this app! It is a social community where you can connect with other fashion lovers while shopping your favorite brands. Through Fashion ID you can shop looks and products through the main feed page where you then can pin or re-pin items. You also have the ability to post pictures of your own personal style. Think Instagram meets Pinterest.
If you find an item that you must have, through the link of the product you can purchase it or put it in your wish list for later. Oh, and you can also get deals on accessories and clothes! 
My favorite part about Fashion ID is the visual chat. If you like a certain product someone pinned or love their personal style, you can share styling tips or chat with them about the latest trends. I love connecting with other people who have similar taste and style so I have really enjoyed this feature!
Fashion ID is pretty seamless to use and has lots of amazing brands to shop from. You can download the app on iTunes . 

In October we wear pink!
It is national breast cancer awareness month and pink is the official color to wear. This month is full of many activities and events. Whether it is through volunteering, donating, running, or attending a luncheon, wear pink all month to show your support!
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Regret not getting this cape from J.Crew….sigh.
Taking after my grandparents who had a coat for every 10 degrees, I have a rapidly growing collection. Coats complete the entire outfit. It is a great way to not have to sacrifice your style just because there is a little snowstorm happening.
Ugh winter, not ready. 
One style I have been eyeing, oh forever, is the classic cape. The easy to throw on, feminine design is an elegant alternative. Finding the perfect one has been somewhat of a process, as I haven’t quite found the perfect one for me. Last year I almost took the plunge with this Adrienne Landau coat, but couldn’t get myself to spend that much. As my search continues, here are some options that I am considering.
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Yesterday I finally watched the documentary FED UP.  Following the personal lives of over-weight teenagers and their struggle with food consumption, this film focuses on how our nation still has a (growing) problem with obesity. Our children are getting sicker and getting bigger. With a nation obsessed with exercise and appearance, it is disconcerting that we still have a huge obesity problem. People tend to think they can outrun a bad diet. That they can eat whatever they want and it is ok because they are very active. The truth is, they can not. Studies have shown that even people who look “skinny”, and may not gain weight from the foods they are eating, actually have symptoms of obesity. Their insulin levels are high, they are pre-diabetic, have heart problems, and their total body fat is high–yet they look “skinny” and healthy.  
Our thoughts on food and exercise is completely wrong. Look at professional sporting events, who is the sponsor? You guessed it–McDonalds, Pizza Hut, Pepsi. All unhealthy food choices. Even our school cafeterias are serving processed foods. Food Industries spend billions of dollars glamorizing their advertisements with a cheap and easy lifestyle, and it works. The government implements exercise programs and active lifestyle, yet feed into these campaigns. When even congress states that pizza is a vegetable, something is completely wrong here. 
The film is really eye-opening and makes you think twice about the foods we put into our bodies. I am no way a saint and my food choices are not flawless. I am as healthy of an eater as I possibly can be, but I do have a sweet tooth, pour honey into my tea, and enjoy a glass of wine or two. However, I know what my body is like when I eat foods that do not serve me. I know how my face and hair look, how my athletic performance is, how my stomach reacts, and how my mood is when I eat processed, sugar-filled foods. At the end of the day its our own choices that make up our lives. I think the film does a great job to help educate people to become fully aware and get involved in helping our children (and ourselves) make smarter choices. 
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