Fashion Meets Food

A little slice of happy

2010-07-29T08:00:00.000-04:00

Hump Day

2010-07-28T19:50:00.000-04:00

Happy Hump Day darlings! Did anyone else have the storm hit there area? I absolutely hate storms my mummie even called to ask how I was dealing with the dreadful weather. I cannot wait until tomorrow... the morning sucks dentist appointment, but the afternoon is fabulous I am getting my hair did.... beautiful highlights and hair ready for a wedding ;)

Glee Event I thought that Naya's white dress was absolutely gorgeous, and I would love to own it!

Lea looked like a golden goddess in her dress. I was seriously adoring it. She also wore gold eyeshadow which paired fabulously with her dark hair. I will definitely be trying the gold shadow look out!

Breakfast
multigrain cheerios with a banana and 2% milk
Multigrain Cheerios: 2 pts. (110)
1/4 2% milk: 1 pt. (35)
banana: 2 pts. (135)
Total: 5 pts. (280)

Lunch
I met with the caterer today to discuss food, and while downtown I saw that Beyond Juice was back in town! You have no excited how excited I was for this place to be back. They make "meal" smoothies, and they are honestly absolutely fabulous! Their new place looks adorable as well!
I got a Total Energy Smoothie which consisted of strawberries, banans, honey, vanilla and their basic formal. The guy also gave me a small slice of their bread to try out.

Seriously incredible! I will be living of these bad boys until the wedding! Love it!
Total Energy Smoothie: 2 pts. (225)

Snacks
Fiber One Bar: 1 pt. (90)
Sweet no appetite mix: 2 pts. (120)
Total: 3 pts. (210)

Dinner
Veggie Wrap with less salt fritos.

Flatout wrap: 0 pts. (90)
Peppers: 1 pt. (130)
Balsamic: 1 pt. (30)
Spring greens: 0 pts. (25)
less salt fritos: 4 pts. (160)
Total: 6 pts. (435)

Daily Total: 16 pts. (1050)

AMAZING DEAL
Loves! I just found out about this AMAZING deal and had to share it with you. Thursday, Friday and Saturday Old Navy has Layering Cami's onsale for only $2! They're regular $8.50... so it's a fabulous deal. When you check out just say "Cami 4 Me". I will be going tomorrow before my hair appointment. These are perfect for fall layering!

Don't forget about my giveaway!

What color is your hair/do you color it?
xo enjoy your night!

Bride and Groom gift exchange

2010-07-28T12:50:00.000-04:00

Will you and your groom exchange wedding presents- Did you exchange wedding presents- Would you want to?

It has become an optional tradition for the bride and groom to exchange gifts the night before the wedding, the morning of, or once the festivities are over. Traditionally the groom buys the bride a pearl necklace and the bride gets the groom cuff links.

The boy and I will be exchanging gifts the night before our wedding, and let me tell you he is going to LOVE his gift! I would tell you what it is, but he reads this!

Here are some ideas for any budget.

Traditional
For her
• A string of pearls to wear
• One dozen red roses
• Diamond Earrings
• Jewelry box with an all-important item for the bride to wear on the wedding day with a note that you will fill the box.

For him
• Cuff links
• Embroidered handkerchief
• A silk tie
• A clock with a note engraved on the back.
• A watch

Tight Budget
• A photo album or photo frame with a favorite picture of the two of you
• A handwritten love letter
• A greeting card with sentiments of how you feel this day
• A mixed CD of all your favorite songs

The Sky is the Limit
for him
• Golf Clubs
• iPod
• Portable DVD player
• Brand new tv
• sky diving tickets
• Money clip
•cruise tickets for a future vacation

for her
• designer sunglasses
• a new purse
• a bracelet
• iPod
• tennis bracelet
• tickets for a future vacation
• dinner at that restaurant that is impossible to get into

If you exchanged gifts what did you get your groom and what did you receive?

Don't forget about my giveaway!

A passion for peppers

2010-07-27T22:10:00.000-04:00

Today has been a busy day. However I was able to accomplish so much. I ate awesome today, had a dress fitting (please erica lose at least 7 pounds in two weeks!!), put together some invitations and did a killer workout. Seriously I feel completely accomplished!

Breakfast

multigrain cheerios with 1/4 cup 2% milk and 1/2 a banana

Multigrain cheerios: 2 pts. (110)
1/4 cup 2% milk: 1 pt. (35)
1/2 a banana: 1 pt. (70)

Lunch

Summer fresh salad: spring greens, red and orange peppers from mum's garden, freshly sliced mozzarella and balsamic.

Spring greens: 0 pts. (20)
Red pepper and orange: 1 pt. (130) [includes dinner]
Mozzarella: 4 pts. (144) [includes dinner]
Balsamic: 1 pt. (30)

Snacks:
KettleCorn:2 pts. (120)
Red Grapes: 1 pt. (34)

Dinner

Flatout wrap with mozzarella and a variety of peppers...salsa on the side

Flatout wrap: 0 pts. (90)
Salsa: 0 pts. (10)

Work it out: KettleWorx workout & Bob Harper inside out method.

Today's bootcamp consisted of..
• 200 jacks
• 200 jump ropes
• 100 apolo ohno
• 50 eva arms
• 200 bicycle crunches
• 100 regular crunches
• 50 girl push ups
• 5 "boy" push ups
• 1 minute pilates 100's

Bubble Bee's in the backyard. They're massive!

Have a fabulous evening and don't forget that I have an awesome giveaway going on.

ENTER THE GIVEAWAY HERE!

xo

how to cut a mango

2010-07-27T20:45:00.000-04:00

How to select the perfect mango

When choosing a mango, pick one that is plump and heavy for its size. Most importantly, the mango should be fragrant when held near your nose. If you'll be using the mango right away, you will want to find a ripe one. Mangos are ripe when you can indent them slightly with your thumb. (Avoid mangos that are so ripe, they feel mushy, or mangos that have brown marks.) Unripe (but not green) mangos will ripen in a few days when left on your counter.
Note: Refrigerate a ripe mango to make it last longer.

Mangos have a very large, flat seed, so they cannot be sliced through the center.
• Place the mango with one flat side resting on the cutting board.
• Slice the mango lengthwise along the flat side next to the seed.
• Turn mango over and repeat on the other side. You should have two halves of mango pulp in the skin.

Without cutting through the skin make horizontal cuts into the mango like pictured above.

Now you want to cut the mango vertical without cutting into the skin.

You'll notice you have a cross hatched pattern.

• Pick up the cross-cut mango half.
• Place your thumbs gently on either end.
• Place your fingers underneath in the center.
• Gently push upward with your fingers while pressing down with your thumbs to turn the diced pulp inside out in the skin.

• Carefully slice out the diced pulp by cutting between the cubed mango pulp and the skin.
• Discard skin.

Don't forget about my giveaway!

xo happy eating

summery eats & a giveaway

2010-07-26T19:35:00.000-04:00

Happy Monday! Hope you had an absolutely fabulous weekend! Saturday and Sunday the weather here was pretty gorgeous. Mummie and I even managed to catch some UV Rays yesterday. However she got some blisters on her lips, and wore SPF chapstick... so we are thinking she could be allergic to the sun... so not good!

Some Sunday Eats

{I only eat Quaker Oats}

{one Splenda}

{Watkins cinnamon}

{yum}

{what to do with a tomato from mum's garden?
you make a tomato sandwich on hillbilly bread with light mayo,
and enjoy less salt fritos on the side}

Snacks: granola bar & fruit

Salad Challenge Day 15
{left over chicken waldorf salad from Nordstroms...yum!}

Meatless Monday Eats

{Multigrain Cheeries with 2% milk and half a banana}

Salad Challenge Day 14

{fruit salad: cantaloupe, raspberries, strawberries,
red grapes and a pineapple flower}

Snacks: Mickey Mouse Cheese & 1/2 a banana with nut butter

{Zucchini Boat}

GIVEAWAY

Do you ever find yourself saying when was the last time I watered that plant, or how old are these strawberries? This is the story of my life... how many days ago was that burger fixed, or how many days old is this salsa. Well someone loves is "how many days ago" people and came up with an awesome product.

The company is called DaysAgo and they make Digital Day Counters. The counters count up to 99 days, and start to count over again after that. The DaysAgo is simple to use, re-use and re-set. The battery lasts approximately 18 months, and can easily be replaced.

The DaysAgo is not just for food... fab right? You can use it to tell you how many days ago you watered your plants or even keep track of things for your pets; such as refreshing kitty litter, cleaning aquariums or cages and more. The possibilities are endless and the product is brilliant.

You open my frig and you can find DaysAgo on my salsa, fruit and salads.

DaysAgo is $8.00 for a two pack and completely worth the investment. In one month using DaysAgo I saved $20 because I wasn't guessing anymore on how old things were. That's a HUGE savings for an $8 investment!

Two people will each win a TWO PACK of DaysAgo Digital Day Counter

Here's how to enter
(you must be a follower of Fashion meets Food. no blog? no problem just leave a comment with your email and state that you do not have a blog.)

• What is your favorite food to make?
• Give me a recipe to put into my bridal cookbook (5 extra entries)
• Add me to your blogroll (3 extra entries)
• Post about this giveaway on your blog (3 extra entries)
• "Like" Fashion meets Food on Facebook (3 exra entries)

Good luck! This giveaway ends Friday, July 30th

xo

Monday Morning Blues

2010-07-26T12:00:00.001-04:00

Mad Men

2010-07-25T21:20:00.001-04:00

The new season of Mad Men premieres tonight. Will you be watching? I am excited to see what everyone will be wearing!

broken frog legs

2010-07-25T09:00:00.000-04:00

{breakfast: multigrain cheerios (1 cup) 1/2 a banana and 2% milk (1/4 cup)

{morning snack}

{lunch: tomato, basil and mozzarella cheese}

{snack: pineapple flower with watermelon center and two cups of kettle corn}

{bright rainbow}

While my goal was to give up meat for awhile. I couldn't resist the Waldorf Chicken Salad from Nordstroms. The restaurant will be closed for remodeling and they are getting rid of the salad! I was absolutely heart broken. I just had to bring one home!

{Dinner: 1/2 waldorf salad from Nordstrom with roll}

{my parents have a new addition to their backyard. It's this frog... he has a broken leg as you can see. He stayed for at least 10 minutes letting me snap pictures before he said forget you and went into the plant. Which looked like a huge struggle}

Have a fabulous Sunday Dolls!

xo

Techno Color

2010-07-24T12:30:00.001-04:00

Welcome back 80's! Neon is all the rage; so why not give your feet a little pop of neon love?

{Circuit Gladiator Sandal by Bettye Muller}

{K. Jacques St. Tropez Neon leather Flip Flops}

{"Poppy" by Jimmy Choo}

{Lime Green Patent Leather "Noeudette" sandal by Christian Louboutin}

Do you own any neon boots, flip flops, peep toe pumps, heels...etc?

I just bought a neon pink pair of pumps for my bridal shoes!

Inside Out Method

2010-07-23T16:00:00.001-04:00

When faced with the question; which trainer from The Biggest Loser would you want to work out with, most people will say Bob Harper over Jillian Michaels. I mean Jillian is the loud mouth hardass, and Bob is the nice one, right?

With his brand new four-disc DVD series called Inside Out Method, Bob is no longer the nice one! 30 Day Shred... cake walk. Inside Out Method Cardio Conditioning with Bob is the MOST INTENSE workout I have ever done from a DVD! Seriously this is a bit TMI, however I ended up throwing up at the end of the DVD. It's that intense!

His series contains workout DVD's from yoga to intense cardio. Bob will make you sweat, shake and scream. The more you complain, the harder he will make you work! Not feeling the pain? Should not have said that, because now you are going to keep going until your legs are completely shaking!

These are not your normal workout dvd's. They're intense and are going to make you work. They weren't all about making the set look aesthetically pleasing. It's all about keeping your heart rate up, and you sitting in a pool of sweat completely panting. I am not kidding when I tell you that these dvds are no joke. They are crazy intense, and if your legs aren't shaking you obviously did not do that dvd!

If you are like me and can't afford a personal trainer. Buy Inside Out Method from Bob Harper. You will have a personal trainer right in your living kicking your butt. If you have a hard time pushing yourself these dvd's are PERFECT for you. Seriously you'll want to flip Bob the bird, but your arms will be too fatigued!

time.... what is that?

2010-07-22T19:55:00.001-04:00

Hello Beauties! I feel like I am running around like a chicken with my head cut off. Now I understand what the means..haha. My great grandma use to say that all the time. So let's rewind to yesterday. Mummie and I have been getting lots of things ready for our luau themed party tomorrow, and I also had a dress fitting. In order for my dress to be FAB... I must work on my arms and abs. At the bottom of this post I have some new goals.

I want to apologize in advance if I am unable to comment on your blogs like I use to. I read all your comments I am just insanely busy! I will do my best to keep up with everyone.

Yesterday Eats
Thursday, July 21st

{1 cup multigrain Cheerios with 1/4 cup 2% milk and 1/2 a banana}

Salad Challenge
Day 19

{Lifestyle Foods Garden Salad with Italian Dressing}

{seriously a delish salad with only 80 calories!!}

{1/2 tuna sandwich on white bread with regular mayo and lettuce. Sunchips on the side}

Snacks: 90 Calorie Fiber One Bar & Nuts

Workout: Bob Harper Cardio DVD (Kicked my boooooo-tay)

Goals
• Write down everything that I eat, and the calorie, carb and protein count
• Two workout dvd's a day, "booty camp" and a run
• 80 oz. of water minimum
• No meat until further notice
• Breakfast, Lunch, Snack, Dinner period end of story
• No eating after 6:30. 7:00 pm at the latest
• Eat every three hours no matter what
• Continue with salad challenge

This is "J-WOW" from Jersey Shore. I do not watch the show....however I was amused by how much photoshopping was done on this picture. She has no belly button.

Today I was insanely busy, only got in a crappy workout. However I did order my bridal bouquet!!!!

xo see you tomorrow beauties!

Calories from within the ice cream truck.

2010-07-22T11:00:00.000-04:00

When I hear the familiar sound of a musical truck in the distance, and see the neighborhood children burst out of their front doors with dollars in hand. Summer just wouldn't be the same without the Good Humor Man!
We all treat ourselves to a treat from the ice cream truck every now and again. I find the Strawberry Shortcake, Bomb Pops and Orange Creamsicles hard to resist. I have never really given the calorie and fat amount a thought until well...now.

{Bomb Pop; 40 calories and 0 fat}

{Orange Creamsicle; 110 calories and 2 fat}

{Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie; 470 calories and 20 fat}

{Fudgesicle; 100 calories and 2.5 fat}

{Ice Cream Sandwich; 138 calories and 4.3 fat}

{Kondike Bar; 250 calories and 17 fat}

{Strawberry Shortcake; 230 calories and 12 fat}

{Giant King Cone; 420 calories and 10 fat}

What is your favorite treat from the ice cream man?

Guest Post: Protein Power

2010-07-22T08:00:00.000-04:00

Good Evening Fashion Meets Food Followers this is the boy guest posting tonight, Erica is extremely busy at home doing wedding things. Erica never eats protein so I thought I would put a post on here to help her get more protein in her system without making the same boring thing over and over. Maybe this will also help you if you feel like you don't get enough protein.

I used to take protein all the time and would only ever mix it with milk or pudding which was good but got old fast. So here are some of the ways I am suggesting to you and Erica on how to get more protein in your diets.

Milk comes in one flavor and protein power comes in so many flavors. Try mixing your milk with strawberry or chocolate protein power for a little extra flavor kick.

Unlike milk pudding comes in so many flavors and also comes in sugar free and fat free which is good for Erica because she is watching her calorie in take. In the past I have mixed banana pudding with strawberry protein power which is a pretty good combo.

Adding protein to a smoothie is a great way to get your sweet tooth fix and make it good for you all in one. Use your imagination with flavors or just add non flavored protein.

Pancakes are always great in the morning and even better with a kick of protein. I eat buttermilk pancakes so the non flavored protein works best for those but I know if you look around your local grocery store of even health food store there are lots of flavored pancake mixes to experiment with.

If oatmeal is your thing then a little strawberry or chocolate protein will give it that little extra flavor in your breakfast and keep you fuller longer. Again there are also lots of different oatmeal flavors so keep your eye open in the grocery store next time.
Well that's all for my guest post this time and if you like hearing from me I am sure I will be back while Erica is getting ready for the big day back in Michigan.

Pink & Green Inspiration Board

2010-07-21T08:00:00.000-04:00

Fabulous color combination

I need to remember to breathe

2010-07-20T22:20:00.000-04:00

Seriously today was one of many busy days to come. My Mummie didn't have to work so we went on a search for a "mother-of-the-bride" dress. Luck? NONE. However I did get a cute pair of hot pink pumps and my mum got me a Christmas gift :] Still no luck with the dress. *sigh*

Everyone keeps asking us if we are sisters... I guess we are just that fab lol.

{this morning I starred at these while I had breakfast}

{multigrain cheerios with half a banana and 2% milk}

Salad Challenge Day 20

{Mummie and I went to LakeShore Grille in Macy's for lunch. I got a "Maurice Salad"}

{with the meal came "Popovers"}

{Lemon Sunrise and Key Lime Fruigurt Twist in a kiddy cone}

{loose meat sandwich in a snuggle bun with tomato, mayo and less salt Frito's on the side}

Welcome to my Mummie's butterfly garden

Workouts: NONE! I had no time at all! From the time I woke up until now (10:30) I have been running around like crazy with the mum! Crazy!

Tomorrow
• Go to Macy's and get some cute shoes
• Dress Fitting
• Florist to talk about flowers
• Three workout dvd's
• 5 miles
• Prep for the Hawaiian party friday

xo have a fab hump day

back gap be gone

2010-07-20T10:00:00.001-04:00

Do you have gapping waistbands in your jeans? Are the ill fits? Do you have tacky back gap?

Let me introduce you to my genius denim fix that I couldn't live without. It eliminates that tacky back gap.

The brilliant product is called... isABelt

isABelt is the original invisible belt, and it is a must have fashion "fit-it" accessory. So what is "isABelt"? It's a thin, strong and flexible clear plastic belt, it virtually disappears when worn and provides you with assurance that all is secure. isABelt prevents back gap, slippage and not to mention, belt bulk and belt bulge. Seriously perfection.

Do you have a go to fashion fix? Please share!

Awards
I recently got some awards, and questions so I thought I would answer them now.

10 things about me
• I am shoe obsessed
• I love pedicures
• I don't know how to swim
• I am 4'11
• I only own designer purses
• I rarely drink alcohol it's a maybe once a year thing.
• fall is my favorite season
• i love hello kitty
• i believe that eminem is absolutely genius
• I do not own white socks

1. if you were a superhero (or if you prefer, super villain), what would your name be? Tabitha
2. what would your superpower be? genie

3. and finally, what would you wear? (haha, sorry, these are my favorite questions to ask) a pink genie outfit kind of like I dream of Jeannie

4. what do you want to dress up as for halloween this year? pebbles or wonder woman
5. who is your biggest fashion influence? audrey or blair
6. do you prefer lollipops or popsicles? lollipops
7. what is the most listened to song on your ipod/mp3 player/music library? bad influence (pink) and beautiful (eminem)
8. what is your best friend's first name? JB

1-2-3 Breathe

2010-07-20T09:00:00.000-04:00

Hope you've had a fabulous Monday! Today was packed! Mum and I went to get my dad lunch meat, to the grocery store, I got some essentials. We went to the mall and tried to find her an appropriate mother-of-the-bride dress. If you are married what did your mom wear at your wedding send me pictures please! I need help, everything i decided doesnt go over well with others!

I need to get in for a dress fitting this week, and make an appointment to design my bouquet. It's going to be a crazy crazy week!

Workouts didnt happen today! So not good!

Welcome to
Meatless Monday eats!

Breakfast

{ 1 cup multi grain cheerios with 1/4 cup 2% milk and 1/2 a banana}
110+30+68=208

Lunch

Day 21 Salad Challenge

{Grab and Go Healthy Salad from Lifestyles Garden Side Salad with Ranch}
120

Snacks

{iced lemonade cookies}
140
fiber one bar not pictured
90

Dinner

{tomato basil sandwich with reduced fat mozzarella cheese with Sunchips}
250+22+60+5+140=477

Just a reminder I have
TWO Giveaways going on
Click Here to enter the Girard's Salad Dressing Giveaway
Click Here to enter the Food Processor Giveaway

Polished Pony

2010-07-19T08:00:00.002-04:00

{Sandra Bullock}

{Audrina Patridge}

{Brittany Snow}

{Carrie Underwood}

{Blake Lively}

{Leighton Meester}

{Jennifer Aniston}

{Nicole Richie}

{Jessica Alba}

{Sophia Bush}

What do you think of ponytails?
Do you wear your hair in a ponytail?

Rewind, you don`t want to miss a beat!

2010-07-17T22:10:00.000-04:00

Hello Loves! The past couple of days have been completely crazy. Cleaning, packing, Pirates game and the road trip to my parents house. Things are now back to "normal" can I really even call this normal? I am here in Michigan at my parents house. RESIST TEMPTATION ERICA!!! Hopefully I can stay focused. I am stuck in the candy, ice cream and cake house for THREE WHOLE WEEKS! Absolutely insane!

Just a reminder I have
TWO Giveaways going on
Click Here to enter the Girard's Salad Dressing Giveaway
Click Here to enter the Food Processor Giveaway

Thursday, Friday and Saturday Eats

Thursday July 15

{strawberry banana protein smoothie from Sheetz}

Day 25 Salad Challenge

{spring greens, bbq chicken, tomato, broccoli and ranch}

Friday July 16th

{3/4 c. honey nut cheerios with 1/4 c. 2% milk}

{whole wheat pita with turkey and mustard. cheez-its on the side}

DAY 24 Salad Challenge

{bbq chicken, potato salad and spring greens with ranch}

{unsalted peanuts at the Pirate's Baseball Game}

{gorgeous city view}

Saturday July 17th
the road trip to Michigan

{3/4 c. honey nut cheerios with 1/4 c. 2% milk}
145 calories

Day 23 Salad Challenge

{1/2 classic salad from Panera Bread}
80 calories

{roasted almond & oat + honey granola three pieces of gum}
468 calories

Beat the Heat

2010-07-17T08:00:00.000-04:00

Water Workouts Are A Great Way To Stay Fit And Beat The Heat

Summer is a highly anticipated season throughout the year. The day is longer, the weather is nicer, and there's always plenty to do to stay active. With so much going on and the plethora of trips to the beach in sight, a lot of people have high expectations to “get in shape” by the time the hot weather rolls in. Whether it’s to capture attention in their bathing suit, or the mere desire to keep up with all the summer has to offer, it is now common to hear people wanting to lose weight, stay fit, and be healthy throughout the summer months.

Unfortunately, the summer season can also be the toughest to exercise regularly. It is sort of a Catch-22 because those with lots of activities planned don’t usually find time to exercise and anyone who does want to work out during the dog days of summer often don’t because heat wears out their stamina and causes fatigue rather easily. Furthermore, activities done directly in the sun or in a hot gym, such as weight training or extensive cardio on treadmills and ellipticals, can be almost unbearable, if not outright dangerous. So where does this leave a person who wants to stay fit while staying cool during the summertime? Well, you can look no further than a cold pool for all your summer workout needs.

Swimming is a great workout that helps to work every muscle of the body using the resistance from the water. In fact, it's been shown that deep water walking for a 130-pound person at moderate levels burns more calories per minute than long distance running on land. This is why it's important to be aware of great workouts like Power H2O, which can help you get an optimal workout without even breaking a sweat.

Swimming laps all day can get pretty repetitive. Doing a great watery workout like Power H2O allows you to push your limits while keeping your body temperature cool and comfortable even on the most humid of days. You start Power H2O workouts by walking around the pool and getting in knee lifts, heel kicks, and lunges for a nice warm up. After this, a workout of vertical jumps, lateral shuffles (16 counts a piece), jumping jacks, running in place, and power jumps towards different areas of the pool come in for the bulk of the workout. These workouts are best done when using the pools current against you. Therefore, it's best to keep moving and avoid staying in one place.

Power H2O is also great for technique because it requires you to keep your posture while in the pool to accomplish each of the goals. Maintaining good posture and mechanics throughout a workout routine are essential to maximizing the effectiveness of the workout and avoiding injury. The long term health benefits of maintaining good posture are more evident. Other than that, the routine itself is not overbearing, as each session lasts 30 minutes and produces real results. They prove that a refreshing pool is a great addition to an individuals repertoire of exercise equipment which most would normally not associate with the pieces of most home gyms.

If you're looking for a less intense workout in the pool – also not as boring as swimming laps -have no fear! Water Yoga is a much more relaxed way to work out and stay cool during the hot summer months. If you already do yoga, you’ll be surprised at the extra boost water resistance adds to the routine. Positions like Wall Cobra, Floating Forward Bend, and Corpse Pose are great ways to work the body in the pool without overheating. Actually combining the two workouts is a great combination of a high intensity workout and a relaxing yet rewarding cool down, so try them both out for a full routine.

Pools are usually seen as places where people come to relax and enjoy their time off but water workouts have shown that pools can offer so much more in terms of health. Ultimately, pools are great places for people to workout, stay fit, and stay cool without taking leisure time away from those that want to hang poolside on a sunny day. Take advantage of a great workout while beating the heat. Simply dive right in.

Pete from GymSource

Beautiful Braids & a Giveaway

2010-07-16T08:00:00.001-04:00

Friday Finally? Well it's bittersweet that it's Friday. My daddy is coming into town today to go to the Bucco's game with the boy and I tonight. He'll be taking me back to the mitten on Saturday with him. I have a love hate relationship with home... for the next three weeks that I will be home I will most likely have a hate relationship with it. I must be strong though!!!

Any food ideas, or ways to stay focused that you know and I do not...please share!!!

Braids

Seriously I am absolutely obsessed with braids. I absolutely love them! A goal while I am at home is to learn how to french braid my hair.

Do you love braids?
Do you know how to french braid your hair?

Giveaway

Like I have mentioned before CSN stores are absolutely fabulous. CSN has over 200 stores, so you can find anything that you are looking for. Anything from cookware and cribs to dining room sets and exercise equipment!

When I was registering for my bridal registry the lady told me that a huge trend is food processors and that everyone really should own one. So I figured one of my readers completely deserved a food processor!

How would you like to win this bad boy?

It's a Hamilton Beach 10-Cup Food Processor.

Features:

2 Speeds with pulse
Oversized feed chute
Chopping blade
Reversable slice disc
Reversable shread disc
Bowl, lid, and blades are dishwasher-safe
Capacity: 10 Cups

Here's how to enter
(you must be a follower of Fashion meets Food)

• Why do you want a food processor?
• Give me a recipe to put into my bridal cookbook (5 extra entries)
• Add me to your blogroll (3 extra entries)
• Post about this giveaway on your blog (3 extra entries)
• "Like" Fashion meets Food on Facebook (3 exra entries)

Giveaway ends Tuesday, July 20th

Best of luck!

xo

Giveaway and Gossip Girl sneaks!

2010-07-15T09:10:00.002-04:00

Good Morning Dolls! Thanks to everyone who has already participated in the Virtual Bridal Shower! I have gotten some absolutely fabulous recipes and I am thrilled.

Click here if you would like to participate in my
Virtual Bridal Shower.

Speaking of weddings Carrie Underwood tied the knot to hunky hockey player Mike Fisher over the weekend. People magazine has some pictures from the wedding. I am absolutely adoring the her dress. The issue comes out on Friday, I will definitely be hitting up the newsstands!

Gossip Girl Filming Photos

{I love bubble umbrellas! I have one with pink trim}

I felt the need to post this unflattering picture of Miss Gaga, since she is wearing the Old English D... GO TIGERS! :]

Well I am off to workout, clean the apartment and start to semi pack some stuff to take home.

While at home I would love to get a Personal Trainer for three weeks... I wonder if that is even possible?

xo

Electrolux #splits: Splitz on the Dock

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Hi! I can't believe it's already Wednesday! I go to my parents house for three weeks on Saturday. While I love going home, being in Michigan, spending time with my mum and shopping. I absolutely hate being at my parents house. Everything is unhealthy... i.e. 10 pm ice cream. Goodness I need am going to need to be so strong while I am home. i am completely nervous!

Today I begin my Virtual Bridal Shower. All you have to do is give me a recipe or as many as you'd like and you're entered to win FOUR amazing salad dressings!

Splitz on the Dock
Banana Split Michigan Style

I am posting this beachy style banana split for a great cause.

To help spread the word and raise funds for ovarian cancer research, Foodbuzz is sponsoring a blogging challenge that revolves around banana splits. Foodbuzz will also donate $50 for every banana split posted by a Featured Blogger.

You can help too! To help raise money, check out the Kelly Confidential website. You can make your own banana split! Fun right!

If you remember I did a post about press on nails. If you missed it you can check out here!
Some of you asked some questions so I thought I would do another post about them. I put these Color Changing nails on seven days ago. They have these fabulous tabs on the top which made putting my right hand on so much easier for my left.

Pretty darn cute right?

Oh yeah and they turn pink in the sun! LOVE IT!!! They did not ruin my nails at all, or fall off once. They were absolutely fabulous! Going to a wedding, bridal shower, baby shower anything these would be absolutely perfect!

Today's Eats

Breakfast
Honey Nut Cheerios with 2% milk

Lunch
Strawberry banana protein smoothie from Sheetz. Snacks (not pictured)
Fiber One Bar
No more hunger trail mix

Salad Challenge
Day 26

Dinner
Chicken Fiesta Salad; spring greens, tomato, chicken, tomato, black beans and salsa

Workout
5 mile jog
200 bicycle crunches
200 regular crunches
200 push-ups

Sweaty Bands is a company that makes the CUTEST workout headbands ever! I seriously adore them. They make me feel so chic and girly when I am out getting my run on.
They have a a velvet inside the headband. So it's soft on your hair and doesn't pull it out. Love that aspect! Seriously if you love to wear headbands when you run check out Sweaty Bands. They rock!

Got our engagement pictures today! I am off to check them out!

xo have a fabulous evening! Don't forget about my Virtual Bridal Shower!

Virtual Bridal Shower

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You're Invited!
to my virtual bridal shower!

It's become a recent tradition to ask guest of your bridal shower to share a recipe or two. You are some of the most amazing cooks, bakers and drink makers that I know! So I am inviting you to share a recipe or two with me to include in my "bridal cookbook"

What: Share a recipe with me to include in my "bridal cookbook"
Where: You can leave the recipe in a comment, or you can email me at fashionmeetsfood[at]yahoo[dot]com . Pictures are always welcome :]

What's one thing most bridal showers have in common? They have prizes! For everyone who sends me a recipe via email or in a comment you'll be entered to win a fabulous prize!

So what's the prize?
Four bottles of Girard's Salad Dressing
this includes the three new flavors: apple poppyseed, peach mimosa, creamy balsamic
also a classic favorite: champagne

• You may leave me as many recipes as you wish. Each recipe will get you one entry.

• Share my virtual bridal shower on your blog, and for each person who leaves me a recipe saying they are from your blog, you will get you three extra entries.

NOTE! If you answered the salad question on facebook you get 5 extra entries if you supply a recipe!

Thanks so much for being apart of my bridal shower!

xo