Stumpy Bootie

I wanted so badly to look cute in booties - unfortunately they make me look so short! Maybe it is just the place they cut off at but it really is not the most flattering look for me. boo! - These are really comfortable. Called American Rag 49$ at Macy's right now. They have them in this tan color or a deep brown- has a zipper with a cute bead detail on the back. I think very tall slender girls would pull this look off the best - with a nice light white summer dress!
OR - maybe I could pull them off if I wore them with jeans.

Mimi Scrunch Boot from Frye

Had to post pics of my first boots!!
These are the Mimi Scrunch Boots from FRYE! - I've always wanted a pair of Frye - but could always seem to find a better way to spend a couple hundred dollars! LOL
HAPPILY - for me, these were on sale from Zappos!
As usual, Zappos ultra speedy shipping is just amazing. The boots arrived in a day and perfect. I can wear them scrunched down or pulled up straight. I think they are actually really comfortable for being FOUR INCH HEELS!! LOL They feel more like 2 inch heels with the understated platform front.
- I love the soft leather and I'm wearing them now to break em in!
- Now that they are here I need to think of some cute outfits to wear with these!!!! I want to wear them everywhere! The first two pics are with them pulled up - and the last one is when I first arrived home and pulled them on to scrunch down! Oh yes and that is my Teddy Bear with me in the bottom photo! - I know its bad to be already planning my next pair of boots but I also need a pair of flat boots too. =) Thinking about either the Frye Melissa back zip button or the Frye Campus

Now and Then

Well as happy birthdays go- mine was a bit of sweet and a bit of sour! The above photo depicts me now as 34 year old Min with 15 year old Min at Prom!
- AHHHHH That girl!!! If she only KNEW. . . .what choices I would have made instead LOL!
I've made only a few mortal mistakes in those 19 years between. I've learned greatly from the amazing highs and amazing lows thrown my way. I've been the good person and the person I don't like. I feel more secure and solidly content in my skin now- more than ever. Nothing can derail me from whatever I am wanting to do.

- SO- for the gossip!
- Matt took me out to a beautiful birthday dinner at Roy's a Hawaiian Fusion restaurant. It was GORGEOUS. As you may know I adore fine dining, and Roy's usually doesn't disappoint with service and meal. . . .

Except this time =( The BUTTER FISH
talk about INSANE food poisoning!! I was in agony my whole birthday night and into the next day - and even today I still feel a little green gilled.

Talk about BLAHHHHHHH.  - BUT.
I'm feeling much better now and actually happy I have been on my best dieting behaviour lately *angel eyes*
LOL mostly because I'm terrified of eating ANYTHING that isn't bland! It's okay though because I love to have deep conversations with Bob Harper on the back of the Quaker Oatmeal box about the healing properties of plain oatmeal!!
Remember the Dad in My Big Fat Greek Wedding - and his obsession with Windex being the cure all?? - YEAH, that is how I am about Oatmeal!!!

Moving on. . .

LIFT, TONE, BURN!!! PURE BARRE!!!!

THAT IS RIGHT-- MAMA IS HOME! It feels so GOOD to be back at the Barre! I really missed the full body workout I get from each class. Though I loved Zumba and Body Pump and Spin, it felt as if there was something missing. . . .As if only parts of me were being worked at a time.
Now I think Anna and I have nailed it on the head. 1 hour Pure Barre then 30 mins Elliptical. We get the core strengthening LIFT TONE BURN and full on greatness of PB - then the cardio burn out of the Elliptical. I don't feel trashed out either. It is a completely different set of skills to be strong in this way - than to be strong in cardio. I always leave feeling HIGH. Also - there is a new instructor named Chaz! He is so awesome! I really enjoy his classes, as he is very passionate about form and making the most out of each isometric movement. ALSO - maybe because he is a man, he immediately dispells any catty bitchiness that seemed to have been lurking the last time I was there a few months ago. I finally feel like I can just go in there and be surrounded by positive energy.

To be honest my running outside has NOT been happening due to the horrid weather and miserable heat. . . . I will pick it up - PROMISE!!!! ( I know. ... Promises Promises!!)

Aside from adoring Pure Barre - I'm really into crazy leggings lately.

Bright colors just make me a happy girl =)  I'm really into Beyond Yoga and Splits59 more than anything right now. Though I am still interested in what Lululemon is up to, it is mostly from a curiosity outsider point of view! A lot of people are complaining about the Quality Control of lulu going downhill! CRAZY things too . . like Lulu telling people that the ph in their sweat is causing their workout clothes to stain odd colors. WHAAAAT???? PRAY TELL Lulu, what should my PH be to be allowed to safely sweat in my WORKOUT clothes?! LOL
HILAR!
 - Some blondes are upset because of pink headbands dying their hair pink while sweating - or ruining their extensions!!  - Leather couches being stained from bleeding fabrics - clothes bleeding onto other clothes just from sweating.. unraveling seams - see through leggings! -and that is just to name a few. . .I find it hilarious I am paying so close attention to the drama of a workout gear brand. ..  but really it is actually interesting. HOW is this company raising prices, treating customers terribly, pushing expanding lines that are shoddy - and still in business?! WILD.
Well . .  we shall see! For now though I'm having fun exploring new brands such as Kira Grace and Nancy Rose Performance.

 I know this post is chock a block filled with photos!! It is getting quite long. .. one more to share! My awesome Nepal roll on bracelets I bought for myself for my birthday =)
Other noted amazing gifts are a shopping spree to splits59 from my darling Matty and a gorgeous Rose gold pendant in the shape of a beautiful ship from my parents. It is an antique from Scotland.

Well that is it for now! - Looking forward to going to Pure Barre tomorrow morning!
All the best for you -
love,
Minda