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Trying to get back on that (workout) horse! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ They say consistency is key when it comes to working out and seeing results. You also gotta find something you enjoy doing. I like to switch things up when I get bored- it’s harder with age tho. I was doing a weekend boot camp for over a year but I was losing motivation and just not feeling it. Instead of giving up completely now, it’s a bit of yoga and beginner boxing to see if that will get me back in the fitness game. I am still working on consistency but the point is that I don’t quit. 💪🏾 #keepfit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #selfportrait #beyourbest #selfcare #fitspiration #healthyliving #selflove #fitnessmotivation #makechanges #focusonyou #healthandfitness #fitnesslifestyle #lifestylenlogger #canadianblogger #workoutmotivation #healthylifestyle #blackgirlmagic #empowerment #stayinspired #positivevibes #beinspired #healthylifestyle #fitoverforty #yyzblogger #torontoblogger #underarmourWINNING AT SLEEP p.1 🛌 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I recently read an article about sleep deprivation and it’s negative impacts on your mental health and physical wellbeing over time and it freaked me out. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I have no trouble falling asleep. My head hits the pillow and it takes my mind only a little while to relax and let go of thoughts then I’m fast asleep. But then I’ll be awake a few hours later. I haven’t figured out how to stay sleep. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’m a light sleeper and suffer from insomnia from time-to-time. Suffering from chronic lower back pain does not help at all either. So when it comes to sleep, well, I’m pretty sure I’ve shaved off about 5 years from my life expectancy by now. 😢 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Bad sleep habits, like disruptions in sleep, it turns out, can be a bad thing, a put yourself at risk of weight gain, type 2 diabetes and heart disease kind of a bad thing😮 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Sleep deprivation is more than just waking up and being all 😡 throughout your day. It can truly wreak havoc on your mental (anxiety and depression) and physical wellbeing. I’ll be sharing in another post some simple ways I’m trying to win this sleep game and get back my life 😌 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ How do you make sure you are actually getting good sleep?Note to self: Today is a good day, to have a good day! #tgif 🙌🏾I’m beginning to think the answer to my style rut is in the weather! Spring means I can get rid of the heavy coat and swap the layers for cute jackets and dresses and shop my closet 🙌🏾 (see my previous post about Seasonal Affective Disorder - SAD) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ There’s just something about bright sunshine-filled days and warmer weather that puts me in a better, happier mood and makes me want to look as good as I feel ( it might also be the prospect of a new dress or two from the season’s new collections😉). 💃🏾 #bringontheheat ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #cassmcdstyle #effortlessstyle #stylebyme #realoutfit #animalprint #mottojacket #styletips #fashiongram #aboutalook #stylingmywardrobe #stylerut #styleatanyage #stylepost #torontoblogger #lifestyleblogger #personalstyle #whatiamwearing #styleover40 #everyddayoutfit #fortyplusstyle #discoverunder5k #midlifestyle #fashionover40 #leopardprint #outfitinspo #selfcare #canadianblogger #instabloggerstyleArchives
Category Archives: The Essentials
the essentials: “P” is for a dab of scented goodness
According to Nina Garcia, “Perfume is a powerful weapon”. It is one weapon I will gladly weild if it is Dior by Christian Dior. I suffer from migraines so I typically avoid wearing perfume. however, this is by far my … Continue reading
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Tagged christian dior, fashion, fragrance, in my closet, j'adore, musthave, perfume, personalstyle, style
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the essentials: Motorcycle jacket – not just for the cool kids anymore
M is for motorcycle jacket nina garcia says: the biker jacket should be in your closet when you want to channel that “It” factor. I couldn’t agree more. how it work the biker jacket: this All Saints leather biker jacket i … Continue reading
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Tagged 9to5 style, all saints, biker jacket, business casual, career advice, career style, fashion, fashion blog, in my closet, leather, leather jacket, menswear inspired, musthave, office attire, professional women, style, style blog, weartowork, what to wear, womens fashion, womenswear, workwear
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the essentials: F is for Falling into coloured fall jacket
i’m adding a fall jacket to the list of essentials because if you live in Canada you know how confusing and indecisive the weather can be, you can get summer, fall and winter-like temps all in one week. my solution … Continue reading
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Tagged business casual, career style, career wear, coats, dress code, dress for success, fall fashion, fashion, in my closet, style, wear to work, workwear, zara
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the essentials: the unsung hero – little white dress
Nina Garcia says: the LWD is the ‘unsung’ hero according to nina garcia in One Hundred. wearing white can be tricky, especially if you are like me and enjoy your morning coffee. how i work the LWD: i grew out … Continue reading
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Tagged business casual, Club Monaco, in my closet, nina garcia, office attire, style, style blog, toronto, weartowork, whatiwear, women, womens fashion, womenswear, work, workwear
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the essentials: L is for primal & sexy leather
in the One Hundred, nina garcia says that wearing leather pants are ‘primal’ and ‘sexual’. not exactly the words you want to describe your workwear, or at least not in most cases. i’m opting for the leather ‘skirt’ as the … Continue reading
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Tagged 9to5 style, bosslady, business casual, fall fashion, in my closet, leather, leather skirt, massimo dutti, musthave, nina garcia, style, style blog, what to wear, whatiwear, womenswear, workwear
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the essentials: ” I” is Investment Bag – Pt. 2
just a quick follow-up from my previous post on the “Investment” Bag. how i work it: this Cole Haan tote is the perfect work bag for me. it’s a medium size bag … Continue reading
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Tagged 9to5 style, bosslady, business, business casual, career wear, cole haan, fashion, fashion blog, handbags, in my closet, musthave, nina garcia, office attire, style, style advice, the one hundred, tote, whatiwear, womenswear, workwear
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the essentials: the Investment Bag
the Essentials: the ‘Investment’ bag (or just a really good bag that fits all your stuff) in Nina G.’s world the “Investment Bag” goes something like this, Chanel, Birkin, LV Speedy, the Jackie O. Sadly, I do not live in … Continue reading
