Cold Weather Running Attire

Happy Friday everyone!  Today I'm going to talk a bit about my cold weather running clothes.  Its been in the 30's here in the mornings on and off for several weeks now.  I still have to get up in the mornings and run. I just don't trust myself to do it in the afternoons after working and driving home. 
I've read that you should dress for 10 degrees warmer than what it really is to count for your body heating up.  I absolutely love Target's workout clothes! 
When its in the 50s-60s I will wear capris.

Target running tights $16

I always wear a base layer of a moisture-wicking tank.  I don't like tanks with a shelf-bra.  I wear a heart rate monitor strap. So the shelf bra rubs against that. 

LuLuLemon Cool Racerback $42

Then if its in the 50's I might throw on a long sleeve vented shirt like the one below or just wear a long sleeve to begin with.

C9 1/4 zip shirt $34.999

C9 long sleeve athletic top $24.99

When its in the 40s and below I will wear full pants.

C9 Long Tights $34.99

Then I will wear a tank, 1/4 zip shirt, and then I add a light zip up jacket over it.  If its in the 30s I will run with gloves and a headband to cover my ears also.

Tuff Athletics Jacket- Ebay- $14.99

C9 Headband $10

These are just a few of my favorite cold weather running items!  I actually really enjoy running in the cold. Its easier for me.  I hope everyone has a great weekend!  Tomorrow we are celebrating Thanksgiving with my in-laws.
I just realized that it was a year ago today that I decided to become a pescetarian.  Best health decision I've ever made!

Xo-Heather

OOTD & a recipe

I haven't been feeling too good since yesterday afternoon. I had a 3 mile run scheduled with a friend. And I thought really hard about canceling. But I went anyway, and I felt better afterwards.

For my meal 5 on day 1 of the 5dsd yesterday I made a random concoction of kale and chickpeas.

1 can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
Minced garlic
A few handfuls of kale
2 tbsp Olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
.5c veggie stock

Heat up a pan with olive oil
Add minced garlic (however much you like)
Pour in chickpeas and heat them up for a minute
Throw in kale, balsamic vinegar, & stock
Let simmer until kale is wilted
* this would w great topped with feta too!!

This morning I did not want to wake up to work out. But I got up and did the surfer girl routine from the TIU beach babe DVD. My M1 was a typical protein pancake.

Here's an outfit for today too!

 Top: Loft

Blazer: LC for Kohls

Skinnies: Kohls

Shoes: Steve Madden

Necklace: Stella & Dot

Headband: Goody from Target

Happy Tuesday everyone!!

XO-Heather

An Announcement

Now everyone don't get too carried away... I am not with child...  That's usually the first thing that comes to mind when I tell people I have something to tell them!

I am, however, a new Stella & Dot Stylist thanks to Lindsey of The Bargain Blonde.
I've wanted to become a stylist for a while now.  But she pushed me to make the decision and she is my sponsor!  

I'm sure everyone has heard of this awesome company!  If not, click through to read a little more about it.  I'm hosting a launch party in June.  And luckily I am taking outside orders on my website! 

Make sure you take a look!  I also see a giveaway in the near future once I get this little business going!

Just in case anyone was wondering... These are my favorites:

Gorgeous Signature Clover Necklace

Campari Necklace

Clover Double Wrap Leather Bracelet (my favorite)

Capri Chandelier Earrings

Gold & Black Diamond Stackable Ring

In case you all can't tell.... I love yellow gold accessories! 
There are a TON of gorgeous accessories UNDER $50!!!

If anyone lives in the New Orleans/ Baton Rouge area and would be interested in hosting a trunk show please let me know.  There are great incentives to being a host- including FREE and HALF-PRICE jewelry! 

Wardrobe Wednesday: OOTD

Today's outfit is a pretty basic work outfit- nothing fancy.  Pretty boring... It got pretty cold here overnight. 

 

pants- Loft
sweater- JCP
wedges- Target
scarf- American Eagle

I picked up this scarf over the weekend with an American Eagle coupon, and I couldn't wait to wear it.  I have no makeup on today.  My eyelid has been itching all week in one spot, and I just couldn't bare to put any eye makeup on just to rub it off.
With that being said... This leads me into a discussion about the random "health" issues I've been having for the past month. 
I've got this weird red patch on my left eyelid.  And it itches like crazy.  I haven't changed my makeup or any facial products recently.  So I have no clue what it is.  My vision insurance kicks in January 1st so I'm going to have my eyes checked then.
Both of my eyes have been twitching for over a month.  Not continuously.  But on and off and nearly every day.  Just recently my entire right eyelid has been twitching every few times I blink.  People can even see it when they look close enough.  I have no idea what is causing it. 
I have also been having crazy muscle spasms everywhere lately.  Sometimes when I lay down at night my temple will spasm while I'm laying on it.  I get spasms in muscles in my legs, arms, back, etc... I've never had them this much this often.  So at this point I've convinced myself that I have some neurological problem and I need to go to the doctor asap.  Husband thinks I'm over-reacting...
Anyone else ever had this happen?!
XO-Heather

Wardrobe Wednesday: OOTD

Happy Wednesday!
Today I'm wearing what's as close to PJ's to work as possible.  I think I may have injured my knee in the gym yesterday, doing lunges.  Something popped, but it didn't hurt.  So I finished my entire routine.  Then later in the day it kept popping and feels like something is pulling whenever I straighten it.  I've been wearing flats for 2 days, and I have to take the elevator in my building.  I'm so mad because I feel like I just found my groove.  I had a good routine down that I really liked.  Now this happens!!!  Hopefully it's nothing serious.  But its still bothering me this morning. 

Anyway, I'm wearing my Daisy Fuentes skinnies that I posted about in my recent purchases post Monday.

Shirt- Gap $12
Skinnes- Daisy Fuentes via Kohl's $23
shoes- Steve Madden via Plato's Closet $9.99
These pants feel like a really thick legging.  They have an elastic waist.  So you just pull them on.  But they're not tight like leggings.  They are looser like a regular pant, and they have pockets in the back so it looks like pants.  I probably wouldn't wear them with anything other than a looser shirt though.
I picked up this shirt of the clearance rack at Gap a while back.  This is my first time wearing it.  I really like the back of it!!  

weekend shopping

weekend shopping by hbaham featuring a stripe t shirt

LOFT poncho top
$70 - loft.com

LOFT stripe t shirt
$25 - loft.com

Belt
$17 - bardot.com.au