Today I welcome World Media Awards founder Murray Newlands for a guest post explaining the awards: a way to recognize top bloggers, writers and publishers, influencers, innovators and strategists as the latest talent in online marketing. 5 Reasons Why YOU Must Participate: The 2012 Media Awards There are a lot of excellent bloggers and publishers doing…
Month: August 2011
Around the Fitness Horn: Three Pieces of Awesomeness
“You are your reflection” … true, and awesome photo. “Sugar is a drug that is stronger than you” … step by step guide to kicking sugar’s fat ass. AWESOME! This girl is currently rocking my yoga world (I’m doing her bootcamp this week). Check her out, download some free vids, open your mind and body …
Glitter French Manicure
I’ve pinned it, tweeted it, and now am blogging it. I am officially obsessed with the glitter french manicure. It’s Rich Bitch nails with an edge—what’s not to love? PritiNYC Polish in Coronation + SoEasy Stripe Rite in Silver Glitter … hot. May also try again with thicker tips, perhaps a slow fade of glitter?
Aspen: Ashley Turner Yoga Bootcamp at King Yoga
Aspenites, if you can make time this week (8/30-9/2) from 11:30a-1p, you need to be doing yoga bootcamp. L.A.’s top yogini ASHLEY TURNER is doing a week-long bootcamp series at King Yoga. Based on Ashley’s upcoming DVD YOGA BOOTCAMP, this week program is specifically designed to wring out every nook and cranny of your body while radically shifting self-sabotage…
Win It! Lyssa is a Special Occasion
At the BlogHer conference in San Diego, one of my favorite booths was the “________ is a Special Occasion” by Hallmark. They provided bright purple tees with a spot for you to fill in what your special moment is. Allison and I did “serious” ones first: I said every day is a Special Occasion, she said…
Always work really hard
Remember the 85-year-old lady? In today’s episode of Old Lady Wisdom, she called down to me from the top track of the gym: “Young lady! What are you training for?” “Nothing really.” “Well you’re always working really hard. Good for you.” I smiled, thanked her, and went on with my workout. I thought about it…
Austin: Ferris Bueller’s Day on 6th Street
2nd Annual 6ixth Street Benefit Free Alamo Rolling Roadshow: FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF A fundraiser to clean up and revitalize Austin’s downtown entertainment district, the sunset screening hosted by the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema and parkside restaurant will be a sreet party on San Jacinto, between Fifth and Sixth Streets. Gates open at 7:30p and the movie begins at 9p. Admission is free…
Wendler 531
I’m doing it! Just finished week 1. Pretty excited about it. Still yoga-ing a lot too. I think they work well together. Hit it hard, stretch it hard? Also funny: how this article: i-heart-powerlifting-and-im-not-bulky-or-masculine went totally viral in a day. CrossFitting women all love powerlifting. I love powerlifting too. What was it about this particular article or…
Aspen: Wine and Heels
A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to attend Aspen’s latest ladies’ night craze: Wine in Heels. It’s a women-only (save for a few media men) wine and food pairing geared toward educating women about wine and food and creating networking opportunities. It works. Wine in Heels is hosted on top of the Dancing…
Austin: The Fashion Week Primer
It’s officially in swing! Tonight through Saturday, the third annual Austin Fashion Week is hoppin. Or shoppin? I may be missing an ‘s.’ Chedule? Tuesday, August 23: Jewelry Showcase at the Driskill Hotel Wednesday, August 24: Swimwear & Resort Wear Runway Presentations at the Driskill Hotel Thursday, August 25: Eclectic & Edgy Runway Presentations at the…