Product Review: SoLo Energy Bars

Product review time! I was happy to receive a box of eight SoLo energy bars a month ago. SoLo bars are certified gluten-free and are also lower on the Glycemic Index scale (around 23---30). The protein in them is in the form of soy and whey, and each bar contains…

Outfit of the Day: Faux Leather Pants & Cropped Sweater

There is something so stylish about this look! The high-waisted pants hit at just the right spot when paired with this cropped sweater. Although these pants look great with all kinds of tops, I especially like them with a cropped sweater, because it really shows off the beautiful zipper detailing…

We all have the same amount of hours in the day

We all have the same amount of hours in the day. This line has been coming up a lot lately in social media---usually along the lines of "You have the same amount of hours in the day as <super successful famous person>." It doesn't seem to matter who that super…

How to Wear a Blazer

Choosing the right blazer can be tricky! This is one of those areas where you might want to spend a little extra on one or two great blazers that go with a variety of outfits. Follow the tips below for how to wear a blazer: Got any blazer-wearing tips or…

10 Tips for Doing a Green Smoothie Cleanse

Click here to grab your free green smoothie booklet! Now that I've completed the 10-day green smoothie cleanse, I wanted to share with you some of the things that I learned in case you want to do a detox like this one! 10 Tips for Doing a Green Smoothie Cleanse:…

Color of the Season: Oxblood

Want to partake in the trends without going overboard? Get something in oxblood. This is the perfect autumn color---and it goes with so many different skin tones and hair colors! I wasn't sure how I felt about the above sweater in the store (it overwhelms my frame without a belt…

The Top Nine Things I Need When I’m Sick

I have gotten sick so many times over the past year. It's really starting to get annoying! Even worse, every time I get sick, it knocks me out flat for about a week. I spend hours curled up on the couch, and it's a huge amount of effort to do…

A Simple Trick to Change the Shape of Your Face

One of the fastest, easiest ways to change up your look is this: simply change the parting in your hair. It sounds ridiculously basic, but remember that you hair frames your face. When you change the frame, the shape of your face will look completely different, too! I love this…

My Results from the 10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse

Click here to grab your free green smoothie booklet! The results are in! Between Day 1 and Day 11 on JJ Smith's 10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse*... I lost 6.5 lbs. My body fat went from 27.1% to 25.2%. I lost 0.75 inches around my waist and 1.5 inches around the…

Outfit of the Day: Lace Tank & Leather Jacket

Follow my blog with Bloglovin Choose a slightly longer, unstructured jacket, or go for a chic jacket with multiple zipper details. A nice, fitted leather jacket is also a great choice for this look! Keep the makeup fairly minimal with this look---go with a pink lip and a swipe of…