Dear Socialite with an Appetite,
I know the past few weeks have been difficult. Trying to create better habits, find time for yourself…to eat and workout. Thinking about going to the gym versus actually going to the gym has been extra challenging, but you’re doing it. And I’m proud of you for that!
Eating at home has been a game-changer. After a few weeks of eating clean, you’re cravings aren’t as severe and your will-power has increased, making it easier to resist canapes and hors d’oeuvres at parties and events. Sometimes you’re not even interested in socializing or going out. You’re not sure why. Who are you?!
Something is different.
What’s this? You’re starting to think about what’s really important? You’re starting to pay attention to that little voice. The one that knocks oh so softly but keeps you up at night if you let it. Seems there may be a paradigm shift happening within. I don’t know but when the 30 day challenge ends next week, don’t think of it as an end. Think of it as a beginning to something else. A healthier more meaningful you…
Cheers,
From one Socialite with an Appetite to another
A monthly feature that offers stylist tips so you can have the most fabulous, fashionable work wardrobe around!
This streak of amazingly beautiful weather has inspired me to share a few of my go-to items for a warm weather work wardrobe. This summer, I’ll be wearing…
#1: A Safari Style Shirt Dress
I absolutely love a cotton shirt dress for summer! The fabric breaths so well, and wearing it in a neutral color means you can rock all of your bright summer accessories! Pair this with red flats, a chunky belt and a few bangles for an easy, breezy summer outfit.
Hey everyone, I am Chef Kirsten representing Team Feel Good for the 30 day Fit & Fab Challenge. We are closing in with only 8 days until the big event to celebrate the final day of the challenge on Thursday, May 24th!
I see so much great stuff going on over on the Girl Power Hour Facebook Group page! Goals are being set – attainable goals that lead to lifelong health as well as weight loss – I love it! People are sharing their successes, challenges, tips and questions. Have you checked it out yet? You can find the group here.
I had the chance to interview nationally-renowned fashion and beauty expert, Jenn Falik, famous for her practical, common sense advice and natural instinct to share everything that she learns with everyone she knows. Jenn told me about how she’s joining forces with Dove’s “Show Us Your Skin“ campaign to encourage real women throughout the nation to have the confidence to show off their beautiful skin and she gave me the scoop on how you can take part!
About Dove’s “Show Us Your Skin” Campaign: By uploading a photograph of themselves, each participant will be featured in a Dove ad for their “Show Us Your Skin” campaign, including online ads, a digital gallery, and an interactive billboard in the world-renowned Times Square.
About Jenn Falik: Jenn is an authoritative expert on everything fashion and beauty who has honed her skills at predicting and interpreting trends by working with many of the most influential behind-the-scenes trendsetters (from makeup and hair artists to dermatologists to clothing and accessories designers, stylists, and buyers). A frequent guest on “The View,” “The Today Show,” “The Rachael Ray Show,” “Tyra Banks,” and “E! Entertainment Television,” Jenn uncovers beauty bargains, decodes the latest wacky skincare ingredients, and reveals her sought-after secrets for making even the most daunting fashion and beauty trends wearable.
For much more information on Jenn, please log onto her official website www.jennfalik.com or follow her on Twitter @jennfalik.
We’re switching things up over here at Chasing Harmony, folks. Though I love talking to you all about work/life balance, it’s come to my attention that I really don’t know that much about such things, or at least not much more then what I’ve already written on here. So what’s a blogger to do? Change her topic. What did I pick? BOOKS! After talking to Darnell about this new direction, she introduced me to her friend Jennifer Worick, author of 20+ books, including the upcoming Things I Want to Punch in the Face. A few days ago, Jennifer was kind enough to chat with me about the book, her writing career, and what she felt like punching in the face at that very moment (and don’t worry, it wasn’t me).
Thing I Want to Punch in the Face started as a blog. How did you come up with the idea behind it?
I had a really bad eight days a couple years ago. I had an unexpected break-up, followed by having to put my cat to sleep. Then three days after that, my book manuscript that I had just turned in got cut because of budget cuts, and then two days after that, I had surgery. At that point, the surgery was the least of my problems.
Congratulations to our Founder Darnell Sue who was selected as a Glambassador for Glamour Magazine for the 5th year in a row.
Glambassadors are a select group of well-connected and influential women across the country that receive the latest fashion and beauty products to test, share their thoughts , receive VIP access to private industry events , appear in advertorials in the magazine , co-host events and more.
Way to go Darnell!
If you’d like to get all the insider perks, freebies and more from Glamour Magazine, be sure to check out Glam Alert!
Talk Sporty to Me is your monthly cheat sheet to the hottest, most talked about sports topics.
What do you offer at work?
What do you do outside the specific skill set needed to your job?
Are you as valuable to your employer as you think you are?
That last question is a tough one. We all want to feel valued for our work. It gives us a sense of accomplishment and security, but in this highly competitive economy it’s hard to know when you’ve done ‘enough’ to be valuable.
Before the panic sets in, and you start wondering how many more tasks you can accomplish today, I want to suggest a new way to show value without adding to your to-do list. Let’s increase your value by improving your communication skills.
You can do this any number of ways and get results, but this month I want you to focus on your ability to make small talk and put people around you at ease. So often these days technology does the heavy lifting when in comes to communication. You know, all the emails, text messages, Facebook posts, Twitter updates… There’s nothing wrong with any of it – unless it’s taking the place of actual conversations. Business requires personal interactions and the better you are at them, the more value you offer and the greater your leverage.
Beautifully Organized: Teaching you how to live life more organized
Airport Security Made Easy
Airport security and dealing with the TSA is one of the biggest travel frustrations that many of us face. Grandmothers in wheelchairs targeted for additional screening, children and babies on no fly lists, passengers stripping down to make a point, and Congressmen claiming harassment and allege groping by TSA personnel have all be reported. Most of my experiences through airport security have been uneventful and the majority of the TSA workers that I have come in contact with over the years have been polite and professional. I get the sense that their least favorite part of their job are those obnoxious pat downs.
There are my travel tips for how to get organized and get through airport security quickly with a minimal amount of hassle.
Airport Security Made Easy
Let’s start with your travel outfit. Keep it simple and avoid tons of layers. Jeans, a simple top, and jacket with pockets are good travel basics. Don’t wear a lot of metal jewelry that might set off the metal detectors. Instead accessorize with a colorful scarf. Avoid wearing belts, since most likely you will be asked to take it off.
Wear shoes that are easy to remove. This is much easier in summer months. Shoes with straps and buckles should be avoided. They take too long to remove and too long to slip back on. I hate putting my bare feet on the gross airport floor (yuck), so I bring cotton socks to slip on.
Store your zip top bags with liquids in an outer luggage pocket for easy access. There is no way I can get all my cosmetics in one zip top bag, especially on longer trips. I often put my overflow in my husband’s zip top bag. He normally takes two liquid items: deodorant and toothpaste. How easy it that?
I love my backpack because it has a separate spot for my laptop, which makes it super easy to remove. You will be asked by TSA personnel to place your laptop in a separate bin. TSA is pretty fussy about this.
Take your boarding pass and ID out before getting to the airport security line. This is one of the reasons, that I like traveling with jackets that have pockets. You will have a convenient place to put these documents until you get through security.
Keep your roller bag on the floor until you get up to the x-ray machine. This avoids having to push it the whole length of the table. And nothing drives the TSA more crazy that passengers pushing their luggage through the x-ray machine. It will not speed things up and normally generates a stern warning from the TSA representative.
TSA policies are consistent, however implementation among airports is not. Some TSA employees are either clueless or place their own spin on the regulations. It is pointless to highlight the fact that the last time you traveled you didn’t have to take off your sweater. Save your energy and make it your goal to get through airport security quickly. And smile often, it helps!
Fit & Fab(ulous!) is a Girl Power Hour networking event and panel discussion for stylish women focusing on the mind-body connection. The event will take place at the brand new and hip Makers co-working Space in Belltown and will include photo opps, health-conscious cocktails & apps, our Ultimate Swag Bags filled with fabulous goodies, door prizes, fitness demos, healthy tips and treats for girls on the go, specials from our vendors and a guest appearance from the Firefighters of Seattle’s Bravest Charity. Meet the Team GPH and connect with other like-minded and savvy women.
Date: May 24, 2012
Venue: Makers | 92 Lenora St. | Belltown
Time: 6pm-10pm
Cost: $20 Non-Members // $12 GPH Members (Members, log into gph.com to get your discount)
Interested in sponsoring the event or hosting a vendor table? Let us know by emailing us at info@girlpowerhour.com
