Summer Shimmer

EMI-JAY /  NARS / VALERIE / BOBBI BROWN / NUXE / Lacrème Beaute /

The bud of the tiare flower is soaked in the finest coconut oil and then blended for a translucent chocolate shimmer.  It looks as good  on as it sounds.  It feels like you stepped right in the sand in Tahiti.

NARS BODY GLOW 

NARS EYESHADOW - OUTER LIMITS  This is my favorite eyeshadow for summer.  It's so soft and feminine and the shimmer catches the light just the right way.  You can also apply the shadow over brown or a mauve shadow. 

Have a little Aloha spirit today

The vintage and old school feel of these Hawaiian Postcards  make me smile.  I always buy several when we travel to Hawaii and then send a few to my friends and family.  For the past several years I have written postcards to our family and  send them to our home.  We usually   beat them back, but it's so nice to open the mailbox and get a reminder of our vacation.  One day when I hit 100... why not? I hope to be reading these postcards and reflecting back on our many happy journey's.   Happy travels and feel beautiful.  ALOHA

Love Your Legs

I want to share a few of my favorite leg exercises you can sneak into your day in 20 minutes.

With your exercise ball  C9 Core Fitness Ball- Let's place the ball against a wall at your lower back and butt area.  

Press you weight against the ball, hands on your hips with your feet shoulder width apart and slowly lower to Chair Position, then back up.  I like to do 4 sets of 25.  

Use a weight that's right for you - Here I have a 7.5 pound weight

Place your weight at chin level - step forward to create your base - staying in that position, you will lower down - not taking your knee all the way to the floor - then back up to standing position and repeat 4 sets of 25.  Of course do what's best for you

Boost your metabolism with just 20 minutes a day.  Exercise doesn't have to mean a sweaty, exhausting run; gardening, walking, or other low-intensity exercise can offer many benefits.  Bottom line it can increase your 'Happiness Factor'.  And you deserve that!   *I am not a trainer*  I like to share my routines with you.  See the video below for a better visual.

20 minute workout boost your metabolism

Have a great day & Take care of yourself

Looking At The Bright Side Of Cauliflower

I never really liked or disliked cauliflower, but it appears to be a popular superfood right now.  Cauliflower is an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, pantothenic acid, and vitamin B6.  It's a really good source of choline, dietary fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, manganese, phosphorus, and biotin (need that for the hair).  Additionally, it is a good source of vitamin B2, protein, vitamin B1, niacin, and magnesium.  Have your cauliflower your way- raw or cooked.  Lanvin Sunglasses

In Search of Shrimp    Loving my Longchamp bag

Spicy grilled shrimp with cherry tomatoes & habanero peppers (just a few) and grilled cauliflower - I mix the cauliflower in a bowl with a little salt, pepper, olive oil, and toss in a few onions.  Place in the oven at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes (depending on your oven) mix in with the shrimp and place into the Butter Lettuce cups for Spicy Shrimp & Grilled Cauliflower Tacos.  For a bit of seasoning, I mix spicy mustard with olive oil, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, garlic, salt & pepper.  Sprinkle the dressing onto your tacos.  Along with the cauliflower and shrimp, I have included yellow beets with parsley.

Simple, Healthy and Tasty 

Throw on a little Tropical Breeze Jazz on Pandora Radio and enjoy your cooking experience . I adore  my MARIOLUCA GIUSTI Synthetic Crystal from Italy.  The colors they offer are fantastic. Puts a colorful touch on any meal.                 

Uploaded by janet gunn on 2015-07-22.