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STYLE INSPIRATION SERIES: Part 1

I’m excited about this 15 part series on style that I’ll be adding to my blog over the next few months. This series will highlight the 15 items every woman must own in her closet. These pieces will not break the bank and will allow so many more options to your everyday look. It will also give you a closet inventory checklist and will make your next shopping adventure successful.  With each post I will show you several ways to wear each piece with visual inspirations. As I post each post/image, you sill see each "must have" worn with another "must have".  Can you take a guess what Style Inspiration Must Have #2 will be?

Invest in timeless pieces, and you’ll never be at a loss for what to wear for whatever occasion and season. 

Lets start this list with the 1. CLASSIC CRISP WHITE BUTTON DOWN

The perfect white shirt can take you anywhere…..from the office to a casual stroll in the park. Here are some ways I love to wear the white button down.

 

MOTHER NATURE

Almost all of us have been awestruck at one time or another by nature and its beauty. So why not spend more time outside? 

Being outdoors and aware of the natural beauty that the world has instantly makes you feel energized and alive. More and more research has focused on the “nature connection” and the affects on our overall well being.

Nature has natural healing powers. It seems that just being outside along with nature does your body, mind and soul good. According to a 2009 study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, the closer you live to nature, the healthier you're likely to be. The study found that people who lived within 1 kilometer of a park or a wooded area experienced less anxiety and depression than those who lived farther away from green space.

For city dwellers, there is a higher prevalence of anxiety and depression disorders. Not near any parks, don’t worry! Another study done by researchers in England and Sweden have found that joggers who exercise in a natural green setting with trees, foliage and landscape views, feel more restored, and less anxious, angry and depressed than those runners who burn the same amount of calories in gyms. So even if you have to drive a few miles to find a little green, it's worth it! Do as Nike says and “Just do it”~!

Being outside gives us a break of the fast paced, technology driven world in which we live in. When we spend time outside we have a clearer more focused mindset to enjoy our friends or quiet time. For me, being outside is my “me” time, it allows me to turn off my mind, worries, and provides me with a reset button for the week.

How much time outside is needed? Researchers say “not much” to feel the effects. So…. What are you waiting for?! Get outside!

Here are some ways you can incorporate more of your life outdoors and enjoy the health benefits of nature:

1. Make It a ritual (like I do) Either a morning or evening run everyday.
2. Garden if you can……
3. Book a vacation in a beautiful natural setting or visit a local park or beach.
4. Eat one of your meals outside. Bring your breakfast out on the poorch and take in the fresh air, or have your lunch on a bench outside.
5.  Commit to spending time outdoors, rain, snow or shine. Dress properly for the weather and prepare for your time outside. No excuses.

 

So the next time you have the opportunity to get outside for a brisk walk or a workout, take the chance to soak in that Mother Nature! 

What's your favorite exercise to do outside? How does it make you feel?

RECAP

Just a quick recap.....

To sum the weekend up in one word, I will have to say , it was PERFECT! Friday night I attended an engagement party in the Atrium Room at the Madison Hotel – a gorgeous room lite with opulent chandeliers and trees overgrow framing the ceiling.

Mothers Day was beyond special for both me and my stepmother and we ended the celebration sharing a piece of red velvet cake (once a month treat). To die!

Brunch was just what I needed to start the day and I also got to spend a few hours in Central Park near Turtle Pond (my weekend ritual). It was bustling with families, picnics, music and food. I ended the weekend seeing The Great Gatsby in 3D. Highly recommend the movie and book, I will be ordering the soundtrack it was incredible. & those dresses and suits!  A must see.

I hope you enjoyed this special weekend with your loved ones. Lets start the week off right and remember to choose a healthier option or version of your meals. Lace up your gym sneakers and schedule time to workout outside. 

See you soon! 

xo

M

FESTIVITIES WEEKEND

The weekend has arrived! Today has got to be the busiest day this week for me - I've

been on the go since 6am running, typing, working, planning etc. Getting ready for a weekend of celebrations and appreciation!

Ill be headed out to the salon shortly to get ready for an engagement party for a friend of mine. Dancing and schmoozing along with some of my closest friends whom I consider family. 

 Ill then be headed to New Jersey to spend time with my beautiful stepmother and family to celebrate and appreciate all of who she is!

As the weekend begins, I hope you find time to unwind and celebrate your mother, grandmother and mother figures. Make sure to let them know just how special they are to you and enjoy the moment with your loved ones.

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Have a beautiful weekend!