The Firm

While I'm sweating like a maniac and still cooling down from my workout... I'm feeling a little Liz Lemon right now.  No, I didn't walk on a treadmill while eating Chinese takeout, but... breaking a serious sweat in your living room definitely feels a little nerdy to me.  (Or could it be my Liz Lemon glasses?)

I'm just a few workouts into The Firm Express workout series, which promises results without a painful amount of time put into it.  Well, painful yes, but the perk is that they keep the workouts under 30 minutes.  They're pretty high intensity and combine cardio with weights, which has been super effective at making me exhausted.

So far, I'm really happy with these videos.  Each workout is pretty unique and very fast-paced, so you don't have a chance to get bored.  I was sold on these videos because of the short length.   For me, motivation is my biggest problem, so I want a quick and effective workout.  I did really great this summer with jogging regularly, but truth be told, winter makes me lazy and I have to get ready to be a bride next year!

So have any of you lovely ladies out there climbed onto the work-out video bandwagon?  Any Firm users?  I'm dying for some some amazing success stories...

 

Belt: H&M

Boots: Macy's

Necklace: F21

Dress & Vest: Gap

Glasses: Warby Parker

Watch: Michael Kors

The White Blazer Lives On

The past few weeks have been unseasonably warm, so perhaps that's why I was inspired to pull out my white blazer, which was a favorite from the summer.  

I tried to "autumn" it up a bit with my new boots from DSW... love these new guys but I'm still trying to figure out how to wear them!

Any favorite looks out there with similar color booties?

Blazer & Tights: Gap

Dress: H&M

Scarf: Target

Necklaces: J.Crew Outlet

Shoes: Audrey Brooke via DSW

Bag: Ecote via Urban Outfitters

Monday Pants

These pants have quickly become my Monday uniform... mostly for two reasons: 

1. It's relatively warm and I can get away with short pants and no boots.

2. They are just as comfortable as my pajama pants which makes me hate Mondays slightly less than I usually do.

Jacket, Pants, Blouse: Gap

Necklace: J.Crew Outlet

Shoes: Urban Outfitters