This Week On Instagram

Okay, so I suck at this routine blogging thing! I'm sorry! I missed two weeks -- but I haven't been instagraming too many photos lately so this post will include photos since the last time I posted!

[ The running track on a gorgeous day ]

[ Workout Selfie + Jay-Z album I've been listening to during workouts ]

[ Philadelphia at night near the convention center ]

[ A lazy OOTD with mainly neutral colors ]

Top: Express loose chiffon button down,
Jeans: Forever 21,
Shoes: Bamboo Wedge Booties,
Watch: Michael Kors Rosegold,
Bag: LV Damier Azur Speedy 30 

[ First Dance / Congrats to James & Angelina! ]

[ Photobooth pic with my boyfriend :) <3 ]

[ NYC Skyline view at night from Brooklyn ]

The New York City skyline is absolutely stunning, isn't it?

Until next time, lovelies!

Inspirational / Motivational Quotes

I've always enjoyed collecting inspirational / motivational life quotes : ) 

Some days we just need that occasional reminder to just keep pushing forward.

I am dedicating this blogpost to some of my favorite quotes. Enjoy!   

"Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." - Confucius 

"Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it." - Lou Holtz

"An investment in knowledge pays the best interest." - Ben Franklin

"Little minds have no worries; big minds have no time for worries." -Ralph Waldo Emerson

"For every minute you remain angry, you give up sixty seconds of peace of mind." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

"Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less." - Marie Curie

"Face reality as it is, not as it was or as you wish it to be." - Jack Welch

"Waiting for someone else to make you happy is the best way to be sad."

Be independent : )

This Week On Instagram

Happy Sunday!

I figured I'd start a weekly routine post of all my instagram photos from the week!

Since this is my first "this week on instagram" post, I'll be including some photos from the past few weeks:

   [ Beautiful Weather / City Hall ]           [ Comcast Building / Philadelphia ]

 

[ Philadelphia Skyline Sunset ]                 [ Cleaning Makeup Brushes ]

[ Veggies Have Beautiful Colors ]           [ Home Cooked Burger - Yum! ]

    [ Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookies ]           [ Dijon Mustard Chicken Drumsticks ]

[ I followed this recipe ]             [ I followed this recipe ]

  [ Cookie dough ready for baking! ]       [ Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies ]

[ I followed this recipe! ]

     [ Fresh Steak Salad ]                      [ Tomato Egg Drop Soup ]

 

[ Wissahickon Trail, Philadelphia ]            [ Hiking the Wissahickon Trail ]

One of my favorite fitness quotes:

"Motivation is what gets you started,
habit is what keeps you going."

Have a great week, everyone!

DIY | Workout Tank with Old T-shirt

Here is a quick way to turn an old t-shirt into a more cute, sexy, and breathable workout tank top.
This style allows you to show a pop of color if you’re like me and enjoy bright/neon colored sports bras.

Materials needed:
- any t-shirt
- sharp sheers/scissors

All you have to do is cut the sleeves off and bring the cut as low as you please. (video tutorial here)

I personally like the cut to fall around the smallest area of my waist; that way it’s nice and breathable, shows part of the sports bra, but doesn’t show too much excess skin.

That is the general idea — extremely simple, right?

There are many variations you can try out:
* cut a deep v-neck
* cut a racerback shape in the back
* cut the bottom of the tee so it’s more cropped/fitting
* cut the bottom front of the tee for a high-low style

Have fun!

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Video Tutorial for Workout T-shirt DIY:

iPhone Backgrounds

I am dedicating this blog post to iPhone backgrounds I've come across and love! I hope you will enjoy them as well :)  [most will have dimensions to fit the background of an iPhone 5]
> click here for my post for iPhone 6 wallpapers <

 

 

 

Quirky / goofy bear with balloon iPhone 5 / 5S / 5C background:

Mickey Mouse Vector iPhone wallpaper:

Hello Kitty I Love Nerds (iPhone 4S or earlier):