Links You’ll Love

Anyone whose spent time in New York, or any big city for that matter, will fully appreciate the hilarity of these NYC observations from the fabulous Garance Dore – Things New Yorkers Do.

Fashion & Beauty:

I know that I’m not the only one who is head-over-heels in love with the style Olivia Pope – aka Kerry Washington – Wears on the hit show Scandal. Especially the coats. And the white. Luckily Vogue supports our obsession – Kerry Washington’s Olivia Pope Wears the Best Coats on Scandal.

Did you know that the hangers you use are important? Don’t worry, Real Men Real Style has all the answers – How To Buy Hangers.

I recently saw Robyn Lawley on Ellen and it was love at first sight. Gorgeous, funny, down-to-earth, and most importantly, standing up for herself and her body in an image obsessed industry. Check out 8 Plus Size Models To Know and get to know some other beautiful, inspirational women who are making a difference in the fashion industry.

I’ve been obsessed with finding the perfect white tuxedo/blazer dress since I saw Blair of Atlantic-Pacific striking a pose in one a few months ago. Who What Wear is similarly obsessed – White Tuxedo Dress, Two Ways: Street Style Inspiration.

Some mornings nothing sounds more appealing than throwing on a knit cap and calling it a day. But there are an endless number of cute Winter looks that you can try – Chic Winter Hair, 6 Ways.

Health & Fitness:

My morning routine includes a detox drink containing turmeric and this Summer I started adding small amounts of the powerhouse spice to my baking to up the nutritional value. Find out some other great ways to work turmeric into your diet – 10 Ways To Get More Turmeric.

An hour long gym session is a luxury many of us don’t have during the week, but don’t fret, you can get a great workout in a short period of time. 10 Minute HIIT Workout.

You know that feeling when you look at a recipe and are horrified by the amount of butter, oil, or sugar? This is the perfect post to learn to swap out those unhealthy ingredients for nutrient-dense alternatives – 31 Instant Swaps to Healthify Any Recipe.

Sometimes a great way to get yourself to the gym is to get excited about fabulous new gear – Battle Of The Bulge:  Shape Up With Chic Workout Wear.

You’ll rarely find me on a cardio machine and one of the reasons is that it doesn’t keep me engaged. Circuit training, weights, and classes are more fun! That’s why I’m a big fan of Bootcamp style workouts filled with different movements, I’m currently making my way through this list from Peanut Butter Fingers – Collection of Boot Camp Workouts.