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Meet Ellie

May 7, 2013 By Leave a Comment

 

You may have seen a few posts in the past about my love of running, or if you follow me on instagram, you’ve definitely seen it there (btw… are you following me? Do I follow you?)

Some days I live in my workout clothes. And to be completely honest, there are days I put on the spandex, lace up my shoes, and never never make time for that workout I originally planned. And then there are days I am up before the crack of dawn hitting the pavement or hitting the gym, only to continue to wear my workout clothes all day. Kind of gross, I know. Rest assured, I shower before climbing into bed.

I am always on the hunt for workout clothes that fits well, looks good, and fits my budget. That’s when I discovered Ellie.




(Click this link NOW!! Check them out and then come back here. I have a surprise for you)

 

Before I get into it, let me show you a few pieces:

From the Coral Crush collection: It takes Two top. I am in love with the look and feel of this style. (I am not the only one either – this one sold out quickly! but you’re in luck, they just got a new shipment, so they are back in stock!

ellie top

 

How about a pair of comfortable workout leggings? These are the My New Obsession Leggings, from the Love, Ellie collection.

Ellie workout leggings

Also from the Love, Ellie collection: Catch Me If You Can long sleeve top. I cannot even describe the softness of this top. It keeps me warm on my morning runs, but is breathable and allows me to not get too hot. I could live in this top. Also, it has thumb holes ;)

 catch me if you can Ellie

 (I’m wearing this today)

 I first discovered Ellie from a friend. After looking over the site and falling in love with the concept of Ellie and the style of these workout clothes I created my fit profile and signed up for the Fit Fashionista Club. Honestly, if you need workout clothes (or just want new ones), this is your best option. Read about how it works on their site.

Free shipping for club members, priority access to each new collection, flash sales, members only events, and in my opinion superior workout clothing.

Are you ready for the surprise?


20 percent of Ellie

What are you waiting for? You have nothing to lose…  except for a few inches and extra pounds, but we don’t want those anyway.

 

Disclaimer: I love Ellie products and after shouting it from the rooftops for a while I became an Ellie Ambassador. I only share this with you because I genuinely love their product and wear them. The outfits featured on me in the photos, were bought by ME. I did not receive compensation of any kind to write this post.

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Daily Dose of Sass: Be A Girl With…

May 6, 2013 By Leave a Comment

lady with class

’nuff said.

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Daily Dose of Sass: My Ideal Food Pyramid

May 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment

ideal food pyramid

I don’t turn down dessert. Ever.

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Daily Dose of Sass: Don’t Be Afraid

May 1, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Don't be afraid

Don’t be afraid to give yourself EVERYTHING

you have ever wanted in life.

*Image taken from one of our graduation cards.

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Ready… Set… Run!

April 30, 2013 By Leave a Comment

 

Oh, Hiya. It’s just me…  showing off my MEDALS.

Ragnar medals

I just completed my 4th Ragnar Relay in 7 months. Clearly, it’s become a hobby of mine.

If you have not heard about these Ragnar Relay races I’ll give you a quick run down of the race. You and 11 friends make up a team of 12 (or a team of 6 if you are crazy and a good runner), and run relay style for 200 miles non-stop. Teams average anywhere from 24 to 36 hours (give or take a few hours) to complete the 200 miles. And yes, this means running through the night.

About this time last year my sister convinced me to run my first Ragnar Relay through Napa Valley. I was hesitant because, quite simply, I don’t run, nor do I like it. Oh, and I like my sleep.

“But it would be so fun” she said to me…

Napa-Ragnar-Relay

She was right. (I know. We don’t look anything alike.)

In the end, I decided it would be great motivation to train and workout more regularly since my visits to the gym were becoming less frequent.

After Napa, I ran Las Vegas.

Las-Vegas-Ragnar-Relay

Final leg of the race and I am feeling great… also feeling very cold.

After Las Vegas, I ran Arizona.

Arizona-Del-Sol-Ragnar

The desert was more pretty than I thought it would be.  Also, a lot colder too… must have been the altitude.

Aside from my super awesome team, one of the best parts, was that I got to watch the sunrise during my final leg of the race.

Arizona-sunrise-Ragnar

 Gotta hand it to you Arizona, you have some beautiful sunrises.

And after Arizona, I ran So Cal.

 ragnar-so-cal

 That’s my gorgeous friend Michelle.

Also, I clearly have a thing for running in Team Sparkle skirts.

Aside from running Ragnar in Washington State (Northwest Passage), I have the western US covered and I am not done yet. I am starting back up again in September to run Napa (and maybe even Las Vegas and Arizona again too).  I have my sights set on running Key West in 2015 (only because I can’t get a team together for the 2014 one in time – it’s practically full).

All this motivation for fitness prompted me to add another Cheeky Woman to the current line up.

Meet our Cheeky Athlete.

Cheeky Athlete

 We have a few ideas in the works for her.

Now you all know my “get up and go” workout is running. Do you have one? What is it?

 

 

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Behind the scenes

April 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment

The magic of product photography is a clean stylized look of the product images taken. What you don’t see is the mess of products behind the camera. The miscellaneous props of papers, pens, cards, beads, gems, tape, etc., all strewn about. And yet, still close enough to grab and stylize when it’s time to shoot.

 

Cheeky-Woman-behind-the-scene-photoshoot

Michelle Carrillo of The Suitcase Studio is taking this beautiful mess and making magic.

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Sassafras

April 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment

I hope you had a lovely weekend. I had a great weekend, spending it with my family.

My little Miss is growing up and becoming such a Sassafras! I adore her fiery spirit and her humor. I don’t know where she comes up with half the things she says…. or maybe I do, but I don’t want to actually admit that she may have learned some of these words from me.

She just sassafras’d Little Miss Muffet

 

How could something so cute be so sassy?

Sassafras

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I’ve Got Baby On The Brain

March 18, 2013 By Leave a Comment

It’s true, I do.  But not for me.

That ship has sailed.

Everyone I know is pregnant or carrying a new bundle of heaven. I love the belly’s and itty-bitty babies  around me. Which got me thinking… Cheeky Woman needs a line of baby cards.

Cheeky Woman New Baby greeting cards

 

 

We all give up a little play time once the baby comes. But those sleepless nights really threw me for a loop. Especially because my oldest (now 7) didn’t sleep through night for an entire year. It’s any wonder how I kept my sanity.

 

 

 

Cheeky Woman New Baby greeting cards

 

 

 

 

The inside reads: “Also, can I borrow your skinny jeans? Some one should wear them.”

When you are eating for two, those skinny jeans will have to wait. I learned that the hard way.

 

 

 

 

I am just getting started on the baby series, but if you want to take a look at the others already available, head on over to the Cheeky Woman online store.

Go now.

 

 

 

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Foto Friday: Ragnar Training

March 15, 2013 By Leave a Comment
peter's canyon. ragnar training

Captured on a trail run through Peter’s Canyon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I am at it once again.

First there was Napa.

Then there was Vegas.

Followed by Arizona.

Now, I am preparing for SoCal.

Ragnar relay series

 

You *might* say that I picked up new hobby recently.

 

 

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Gatsby Collection: Celebrating the Roaring Twenties with Coloring Pages

January 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment

My obsession with the 1920s continues today with some fashion filled goodies.

Just the other day I unveiled the Gatsby Collection by Cheeky Woman. A fashion inspired, illustrated greeting card series to celebrate the Roaring Twenties. This collection comes from my love and adoration for fancy dresses, beautiful gowns, lace and beaded garments, pearls, The Great Gatsby, Downton Abby… to put is simply, all things 1920s.

Today, I have a few goodies to share.

Do you like fashion art? How about the Roaring Twenties? Do you like coloring? Oh, Fabulous! I have a couple of coloring pages for you to download from the Gatsby Collection.  I would LOVE to see the pages once you’ve colored them. Please share them on the Cheeky Woman FB page.

Here you go!

Cheeky Woman Gatsby Collection Cheers

click the image to download this coloring page

1920s Fashion illustration from the Gatsby Collection by Cheeky

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1920s Fashion illustration from the Gatsby Collection by Cheeky

click the image to download this coloring page

Cheeky Woman Gatsby Collection Lunch Date

click the image to download this coloring page

 

Enjoy! And don’t forget to share your finished work of art on the Cheeky Woman FB page so we can all admire your hard work.



p.s. I am itching to see that Gangster Squad movie - yes, I know it is set
in the 1940s and not the 20s, but I like that era too. 
Also, I like Ryan Gosling. Maybe this weekend?


		

		
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