January 17, 2012

Noa Noa: Spring 2012






Just As You Are


Seriously, does it look like winter in these pics?  California is the bestest.  Early in December my gal pals and I jumped in the car and headed to Laguna Beach for the afternoon.  It was a gorgeous day with the sun shining bright! It was still a bit chilly so it was the perfect opportunity to show you my new winter coat courtesy of Just As You Are.  It is by far the best coat I've ever owned.  I picked out the Aberdeen style and am more than pleased with it.  You don't just chose your size but you take your measurements and before you know it, your custom fit coat is waiting on your doorstep.  It literally fit like a glove.  If you have curves like I do, trust me, you won't be disappointed!

January 16, 2012

2012: True Resolutions, Let's make it count.


Happy 2012!  It's a new year, so wipe your slate clean and let's start fresh.  Let's take everything we've learned from the past year and focus on only the positive and forget the negative.  Take a deep breath and forgive yourself for any silly mistakes you might have made and embrace the change you want for yourself this year.

Tropicana Trop50 have asked me to be one of their Tropinistas for 2012!  It's all about getting real in the new year, starting with your real resolution.  My resolution is: TO PUT BREE FIRST.

I love to help people and I will continue to do so, but I have vowed to myself that I will make sure any decision I make is based on putting myself first. Making me happy. I'm not planning on turning into a selfish human or anything, just to take a step back and focus on me. It's time to treat myself. Not in a "max out my credit card" kind of way, but little things like shutting off the computer at 5pm instead of 1am or taking in a movie on a weekday afternoon. One result of not putting myself first over the years has also led to being out of shape, both mentally and physically. My stress level for 2011 was beyond high, we're talking severe risk for breakdown, and let me tell you, I had a few. These past few weeks I've been off my feet due to a bad ankle sprain and if it's taught me one thing, it's been not take my body for granted. I've also already started planning and organizing myself better in order to create more of a flow in my life. Changing some work related projects and opening myself up for new opportunities I hope and feel will present themselves to me. 
I know this is my year. What do you plan for your year?




My favorite flavor of Trop50 is raspberry lemonade.  You already may be asking if it is just because of the beautiful color...well, at first- yes, I will be honest, the bottle was calling my name!  But it really is de-lish!  So I was inspired by the flavors to show off this gorgeous color palette for spring!









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AND... now that you know my resolution (and I will continue to keep you updated throughout the year) What's yours? For a little extra incentive, if you leave a comment on this post with your resolution, as long as you pinky swear promise, you will try your best to keep up with your resolution all year long,...I will pick 2 winners to each receive a $50 Visa Gift Card! Winners will be chosen 2/1/12