How awesome are push-ups? My exercise routine changes up fairly regularly, and over the past year I've gotten away from lifting weights and *conscious* strength training (while still definitely gaining strength from walking, running, Pilates, and yoga!). But I've never really *gotten away from* push-ups. I might let a few…
Ponchos don't go with everything---but I adore this look! A shorter poncho with tall boots will be a good fit for any frame. Stay posted for next week when I'll give you four great tips for how to wear a poncho! Get the look:
For my 26th birthday, Mr Science took me dancing. We'd been talking about taking dancing lessons for quite a while but we just hadn't gotten around to it. So we took dancing lessons on my birthday! We went to the Ted Motyka Dance Studio in Winnipeg (parts of Shall We…
This look is perfect if you have long hair. Simply section off a small amount of hair from one side of your head and braid that section. Secure it with an elastic, and then... style! You can leave the rest of your hair down the way it is, or tie…
I'm blogging for My Farmers' Market and I had the opportunity to interview Ashley from Food Ethos Farm last month. It was super interesting to learn all about what life is like on a farm - I am such a city girl (and more specifically, a center-of-the-city girl), so I…
How better to get an old Hollywood look than with long gloves? I love a nice pair of long, elbow-length gloves, and here are the two main reasons why: They're perfect for this time of year. The weather fluctuates quickly and it can be difficult to dress for the weather…
Living Healthy in the Real World has undergone quite a few blog makeovers over the six years that it's been around, and now it's time for another one! Over the past couple years, I haven't been blogging as much as I'd like, in part because I've been trying to figure…
Got an upcoming conference to attend? Here are the elements you'll need to put together the perfect conference outfit: Simple, business-casual clothes. I like a modest, fitted dress, like the one pictured here, but you can also go for a pretty skirt or dress pants with a blouse. Sensible bag.…
My birthday has come and gone, but the reflection continues! If you haven't already, check out last week's post on 13 things I learned in the year leading up to my 26th birthday. Thirteen (More) Things I Learned in the Year Leading Up to My 26th Birthday: 14) Dusting can…
I have a confession: I love wearing comfy clothes around the house. And although I get dressed properly on the weekdays (even when you run a home-based editing and writing business, you still need to dress the part!), I do enjoy wearing comfy clothes on the weekends. However, there's always…
