fall boots

I love summertime but after the heat wave this year, fall cannot come soon enough.  I'm longing for the time of year when you can pull out boots & scarves.  Here are some of my favorite boots. 

1. minnetonka moccasin boot 

2. j.crew dixon short boots

3. hunter original rain boot

4. sorel caribou snow boot

5. j.crew metropolitan ankle boot

6. frye billy boot

{salutation nation}

I'm so excited for this event!  If you love yoga & being outside, you should definitely attend this fabulous outdoor class.

Join your community to move, breathe, connect & get your down dog on!

{salutation nation}

what: an international day of yoga led by local yoga ambassadors, complimentary & open to all levels

when: saturday, september 10

time: 9-10am

location: ou-tulsa schusterman campus

4502 East 41st Street

Tulsa, OK

See you there on the mat! 

beach bag essentials

  I'm so excited for our beach vacay coming up!  Here's what's in my beach bag. 

1. {SPF} la roche posay sunscreen milk- i used to worship the sun with oil (yeah I was a bad girl) but now I protect my skin with this sunscreen
{available @ walgreens}

2. {Magazines/books} i have tons i've been meaning to catch up on and under the umbrella is the perfect time. 

3. {Evian spray} mist yourself with this while sunbathing (or just take a dip in the ocean) to feel rejuvenated

4.{iPod} for your beach playlist ;-)

5. {camera} for beautiful beach photo ops

6. {baby powder} sprinkle this on your body and dust off with a towel to get the sand off

7. {headband} lululemon, of course

8. {beach towel} Ralph Lauren

9. {lip balm with SPF} bobbi brown

10. {shades} ray ban wayfarer (on my wish list)

11. {beach hat} j.crew

What's in your beach bag?

{road-trip checklist}

I'm a planner, therefore I make a lot of lists.  I have to-do lists, grocery lists, wish lists, packing lists, etc.  Because we have an upcoming road trip planned, I made a list of my must have items to make the long car ride more tolerable.


1. {audiobooks} "On the Road" by Jack Kerouac & anything by Chelsea Handler keep me entertained.  My husband enjoys financial audiobooks which put me to Zzzzz :-)

*available at iTunes.com for download to your iPad, iPhone, or iPod


2. Nap blanket, eyemask & pillow
*available at brookstone.com


3. {Playlist} upbeat songs like "On the Road Again" by Willie Nelson are sure to help pass the time.


4. Ice chest- with drinks & sandwiches & snacks


5. Hand sanitizing wipes & trash bag


6. Comfy clothing & flip flops


7. {Reusable cups} much greener than the styrofoam ones at gas stations


8. {iPad/laptop/dvd player} so I can play scrabble with mom or watch a movie


9. Yankee candle car freshner- especially if you're riding with boys- trust me!


10. {1st aid kit} because ya never know


11. {Magazines/books} My favorite guilty pleasure magazines include Us Weekly & People Style Watch; other favs are Self & Women's Health, which have great fitness & nutrition info. 


I am hoping to finally finish "The Bell Jar'' by Sylvia Plath. 

There you have it, my essentials for a pleasant road trip.  Happy travels!

yoga essentials

Here are some yoga basics I cannot live without.  They are surely to help perfect your down dog!

Sigg Om Bottle $19- It's important to hydrate before, during, & after yoga to help flush out the toxins, but aren't these cute?  

The Mat $68- this is the best yoga mat I have ever used  (and I've tried dozens, just ask my husband) and totally worth the investment. The mat literally soaks up sweat and keeps your hands & feet from slipping. See below. 

Power Y tank $52- this is my go-to yoga top.  It's breathable, sweat-wicking, & has a built in sports bra

The wunder under crop $78- think of them as the spanx of yoga clothes, but comfortable.  They hold you in and have a comfy waistband which prevents muffin top in your down dog.

Slipless headband $12- this is a must-have. It's great for layered hair. It has a rubber grip on the inside for a stay put hold. 

  *all available at lululemon.com & lululemon showroom Tulsa in September 2011

** I am a lululemon showroom educator; the opinions and positions expressed are my own and don’t reflect those of lululemon athletica.

drugstore beauty

For those of you who know me, I'm a sucker for beauty products.  Although I tend to splurge, there are also some beauty bargains I cannot live without. 

1. Neutrogena anti-residue shampoo $5- this is the best clarifying shampoo that I've found.  It gets my strands squeaky clean and eliminates oil.
2. Goody stay put headbands $4- these won't slip off while working out
3. Loreal voluminous mascara $6- Because mascara should be replaced every 3 months, this is a cheaper alternative to the department store brands.
4. Psst dry shampoo spray $6- this has been my lifesaver.  spray this on roots to soak up oil after the gym or on clean hair for a volume boost
5. Kiss my face moisture shave $4- this rich lather leaves my legs feeling silky smooth
6. Pantene flat to volume conditioner $5- rich enough to detangle, but light enough not to weigh my hair down
7. Aquafor healing ointment $4- this is a miracle ointment.  I use it to remove mascara, as an eye cream, & as a cuticle cream
8. Ivory Simply Lavender body wash $4- this has a natural soft smelling lavender scent
9. Burt's beeswax lip balm $3- I have these all over the house
10. Burt's bees tinted lip balm in Rose $7- this has the same moisturizing properties of the original but with a hint of natural looking color.  I heart!