Outfit Inspired by Orthaheel: Pin Me!:-)

<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--KYLNbMPkno/UebNnqkEJvI/AAAAAAAAHRs/GvitGK4JutU/s1600-h/orthaheel7%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="orthaheel7" border="0" height="703" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-S_LQPBsAIXk/UebNojUomhI/AAAAAAAAHR0/PNE_aKkCOyk/orthaheel7_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="orthaheel7" width="700" /></a><br /><div align="center">I was recently asked to participate in an Orthaheel campaign where I would create an outfit around a pair of their sandals. I was attracted to their brand because their shoes are manufactured with orthopedic technology that is geared toward the relief of heel pain and the relief of pain if you suffer from plantar fasciitis. I’ve had plantar fasciitis under my right foot for a while. I have gotten in treated in the past, but I do still have some discomfort. The folks at Orthaheel gave me the option to choose the pair I wanted, so I chose these called the <a href="http://www.orthaheelusa.com/women/sandals/hampton-toe-post-sandal.html"><strong><span style="color: #dd8484;">Hampton Toe Post</span></strong></a>.  I was pleasantly surprised at how stylish they are and I’ve received numerous compliments from people of all ages about how lovely they look. Of course, as to be expected they are super, super comfortable and one could walk in these for hours. </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="background-color: #cccccc; color: #dd8484; font-size: large;">What is the Orthaheel Campaign?</span></div><div align="center">Well, after I’ve styled my look, I have to pin it and hope for it to be repinned a gazillion times. I plan on pinning that first image since the sandals are shown more clearly.  The most pinned look(hopefully mine gets a prize). I’ve also decided if I win that I will have a giveaway on the blog to give the prize away. It’s a really great prize too!<img alt="Smile" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-WTAu5uSu2V0/UebNowWPyQI/AAAAAAAAHR4/mLc6s1yVk7M/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none;" />. </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="background-color: #ffc000; color: #dd8484; font-size: large;">Details on what I’m Wearing Above:</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: small;">Top: Old Navy</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: small;">White shorts: Borrowed from my bestie<img alt="Smile" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-WTAu5uSu2V0/UebNowWPyQI/AAAAAAAAHR4/mLc6s1yVk7M/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none;" /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: small;">Cuff: </span><a href="http://www.crazyandco.com/shop/bracelets.html?p=1"><span style="font-size: small;">CrazyandCo</span></a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: small;">Ring and necklace: (from my collection)I think I purchased them from Belk</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: small;">Sandals: </span><a href="http://www.orthaheelusa.com/women/sandals/hampton-toe-post-sandal.html"><span style="font-size: small;">Orthaheel</span></a></div><div align="center">Although the post is sponsored by Orthaheel, all my thoughts on the sandals are my own. Also, I noticed that they also have footwear for men. Just fyi.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-2Xnuuwd0xMI/Uebzrvw6ApI/AAAAAAAAHSk/50YR25IKqBk/s1600-h/stacy1%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img alt="stacy1" border="0" height="869" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-gLjaGjMnDw4/UebzsTpgF6I/AAAAAAAAHSs/uPLRVACiRPY/stacy1_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="stacy1" width="700" /></a></div><div align="center">So, are you going to help me win this thing or what?<img alt="Winking smile" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-winkingsmile" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-gWEeOdhjerM/UebNqu5eIXI/AAAAAAAAHSU/3ECLasVZT6c/wlEmoticon-winkingsmile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none;" /> I figure I could fit under categories like color/colour, natural hair, afro, hair,  fitness, shoes, fashion(maybe?),… I know my Pinterest game/presence sucks. I really need to work on that! Thanks in advance! Blessings and happy Wednesday. XX</div>

Outfit Inspired by Orthaheel: Pin Me!:-)

I was recently asked to participate in an Orthaheel campaign where I would create an outfit around a pair of their sandals. I was attracted ...

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Mankofit and a Nursery.

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZAeKjh35ZYMUfSE1Voh7Ayw1-4hdZ-rr2H_G83vaCSECpNlxNZyge7puCttp7UFGhiYuF3URAHERbyeXGRyeKKjv0veNQjr6OCzABxd0alH4DmuZUkMsCh-HcdSUKSReM_8ORz-CFtgGl/s1600-h/mankofit%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="mankofit" border="0" height="604" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihCN3s0kFmA33dhAALh1-kvCPoTRut_Z6jUUz9xcM750zasDyGxT7EuSrGNQ3bgW7wlddcV627tl-9Zvd70bvzW3VQY5Ekt_yHFg2QvY8h6OCvc3PUsVqE2D2h9odTcL7BkcVbQiQlt6Rg/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="mankofit" width="604" /></a><br />Mankofit is bad ass. I follow her on Instagram and she is my role model. She posts exercise routines and ideas for clean eating etc. Just look at that perfect pose!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVddCLtql97AnUd3P5PZyzZd4ovSz3TZ3GqLPJSuz4uPCnoO5qAg8stFwtup2RnwcFYGbaEtxugQAj88RIX7bVxkmZuqmyx0RcdyviI9MaJkarL8RSn8_29lLm0owbBTbCWMBxtqNq5WTV/s1600-h/mankofit1%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="mankofit1" border="0" height="604" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdDP-mwDudDL0TFgBlI2C4zrjHWn8oATc-NPS_nsPlsKkPCWr900B_awKgalFUyBbFO2aAfqn-IZJLfQolui87TIBqSXt2TIeCX-BUxIkUVftdip3eoVfbMhc8GcTjZdmBRWoXwYX9zYYe/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="mankofit1" width="604" /></a><br /><div align="center">bad ass for sure! </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="color: #dd8484; font-size: x-large;">Ok, a look at that adorable nursery now…</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: #dd8484; font-size: x-large;"></span></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiB0U1-igOl6y0L8EKJLH-7hcJu2cxwJkeBeEkfIpLVD1_6sCgB1rn2oaQO0ZtUvy-nAbaYh3_4m1_hme-T-Oc747ziklW0-T3D4Bf7dCtaeOwHGAGOKoOOMz4aZVFryGYXRtl-dYJnqm1/s1600-h/shared%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="shared" border="0" height="561" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtVDEmUMgbUUl2a4ncPkQ7S7ttAyAGLQxMi_VBlBty-bW3RXSnkNohpWT3EdVvYSeszhd_ezOWI2SfHGcMpj_zhsMPGHNf1gRToXczvUx571jMw71XPSOEUwkrGMS3g8HL5Ys-9wlr-j2x/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="shared" width="700" /></a></div><div align="center">loving all the different textures and colours in this super adorable nursery.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyqypIAYt-R46nHQyRZgJ6WeS3U-3xpA0JM4dlhVh87w2lsMZVRw5xALEtckZAMpo9NpYnooJ0-C2eyiFxXK3hMt0rlTiWqMGnqGnZcVX3K2f3lS45G6twRgnaTyDBJmHQr59vmPzEnk9B/s1600-h/shared1%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="shared1" border="0" height="874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZbtiiSewfN2y_kCKhoTvHTheYYeULxtjR2VkVXt12yR-rKJku0DB7xoE-RowTGwxrLGxcmwla4OgFzmC2aW4dHKmP1Tid49VQjg_ydahWwDQsodvBmJ_8sRFwwCBuHP95wmDZxhavAymL/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="shared1" width="700" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Dc6AikxIYgyxdpfUa1M59RTjmQpFozGWbC5SP9NNVjim1RovVSYbVurO36su4XWxNLwvRkLrJEgmSBVEnkLqIJV9aY4001LkP0MJgRlpji23Er8Y2PtJS0DEjgFssoKNkneqcazrpwPm/s1600-h/shared2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="shared2" border="0" height="874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvalsPNSf89083POd-RgfhCtppLgbsejk-nNQqCXOyoAOwwwLk5MDr30vqb05hPTVNaxuoLczEWrNYejsFQBqHk6J4ROygNSkqyHgccAfXpmQQcMJ7mBDOjj8vBah61QMzXYih4bVl4tg1/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="shared2" width="700" /></a><br /><div align="center">Mankofit and a nursery; perfect combination for a post right?<img alt="Smile" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-yrWdeYtwGuc/Uc2hRzTv6PI/AAAAAAAAHBA/eelIt7jyq7Y/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none;" />.  I am off to get my workout out! What are you all up to this weekend? Blessings and happy weekend beautiful friends! XX</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">{images: google, </span><a href="http://www.micasarevista.com/casas/peques/peques43/peques43_11.shtml"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">micasrevista</span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;">}</span></div>

Mankofit and a Nursery.

Mankofit is bad ass. I follow her on Instagram and she is my role model. She posts exercise routines and ideas for clean eating etc. Just lo...

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Day 8: Green Smoothie Challenge.

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSoztuz0cGWIRqoo_7JtJlEZd6JkfPJR0gSoeQ8AYKd_L7ByTcOLRRaVTHxvp05tkx3Tp39jkAWq-YD9OzwY8DLWRIxHjyw9v_r19H5UPkFxGL4E1LvEkJWcUEUvYxS8UAleC76nXC63gr/s1600-h/GreenS%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="GreenS" border="0" height="1305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLG7GSrcSxASpDcja9RB04-BawYUq-FlwmHEEQUrl8qWgjAQUjOo3X8B5QEaWoo8mgjd8tsRQultsAYP5sZMRNKvshRpLA3EUOLws7uJ2kPrvo5wO6xmG0rALOzz05ZKfU4gDpXbPHd430/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="GreenS" width="584" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center">Hi everyone! A very late Happy New Year<img alt="Smile" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-J4bfrSqmZ7A/UO2UoqNO-tI/AAAAAAAAEgs/yhOytW-wRtQ/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none;" />. At the end of December, I signed up to participate in a <a href="http://simplegreensmoothies.com/30-day-challenge"><b>green <span style="color: purple;">smoothie challenge</span></b></a> for 30 days. The challenge began January 2nd and will continue until the end of January. I have been replacing my breakfast with a green smoothie daily and now I’ve become a juicing maniac. In addition, I have adjusted my diet to exclude breads, the “bad” carbs etc. Now, I’m yearning all the “bad things” but I’m holding strong and fighting the urge… My Mom’s visiting which has also afforded me valuable time to exercising more routinely.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFBRzBjaKgyVGQ3ioCQCzlOMXjfkNJHLCL5O2g9MFT1qAMrmQVbTIpKNAd2sfh8bss3Fplpy0wOpmnbrPKMeIzpyvv11xARBid0014MhQEf4ZuoWQujboS8kWoa1dqT4uVBTgvLzpnbFJG/s1600-h/openbackgd%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="openbackgd" border="0" height="964" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBfJU4qGPtM5sqYhUwGqJ7hOsyweQ1rhb9OcM6IaF10u2u3qFTPo9UqpBJ5y0AApCUKVBe3iDXHR4M9uU2EBEYiH5UdO0riI7qap1Ot7J4uRvqcJVOEUdXD-gyqP-K8fVau8EaDba3huCG/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="openbackgd" width="644" /></a></div><div align="center">The great thing with this <a href="http://simplegreensmoothies.com/30-day-challenge"><span style="color: purple;"><b>challenge</b></span></a> is that they send you your smoothie recipes and a shopping list in your inbox each Friday. I find that really simplifies the process and make it more fun and stress free for me. I really do feel energized and fingers crossed, I’ll make it to the end of January. Here’s to maintaining a clean diet and being the healthiest you this year! XX</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">{images: </span><a href="http://kimberlysnyder.net/blog/ggs/"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">1</span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;">, </span><a href="http://wheretoget.it/look/11943"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">2</span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;">}</span></div>

Day 8: Green Smoothie Challenge.

Hi everyone! A very late Happy New Year . At the end of December, I signed up to participate in a green smoothie challenge for 30 days. The...

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Operation toned legs: Update

<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaMoMP7IBQxrvlMM_7I-LbnArxQl9_76bYcZ6gQBbkcYeKRxDCMZLLHaYFfHEjXf4ihYzxDNbAnO-20xwTLuRNYHbBTZzIXaFEw12mVQMak60IdtvgREfqg0JWbOdyKaAitXi4g_uqXDDg/s1600-h/random%20118%5B36%5D.jpg"><img alt="random 118" border="0" height="673" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXWjP0xyA5RLvfUCdaVHZ7pk8LarHMNU281wD-Xd_Ybd5aJuyaNMWZNaD4ofK6tQNq2G9TZk74RloTchBL6HuFTcmydeqH-loOXBht3oqzMXifyaf4lNkSCYe7C7TKmFX28zRkpVK364S7/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="random 118" width="724" /></a> I have been meaning to post an update on my progress regarding the launch of my operation toned legs. See <a href="http://designaddictmom.blogspot.com/2010/08/new-balance-operation-toned-legs.html">here</a> if you missed the original post. As you can see in the picture, I am sporting my <a href="http://designaddictmom.blogspot.com/2010/08/new-balance-operation-toned-legs.html">New Balance</a> toning shoes. I’m not sure how long it has been since i first posted about these sneakers. However, although i haven’t worn them everywhere i do exercise in them and wear them around the house. The cushioning is great and they’re lightweight, so when i’m on the elliptical, they don’t weigh me down. They feel great on too. Do they work? I think they do. The only thing is i have been exercising in conjunction with wearing them, so could my toned legs be from exercising or a result of both?(<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><em>wearing them and exercising</em></span>). I believe in my case, a result of both would be the answer. If you have a Dicks Sport store in your area, you can go there and try a pair on and see how you like them.  At the end of the four weeks(<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><em>time for seeing marked results from wearing these sneakers</em></span>), i might show off my sexy toned legs:-). So, stay tuned…</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKY-7Wm2_Oxu6BbC_CWmDQri8DRuf6plxKrV8h6VoU_lZVXfGHOYRJJZEeIr2U1F1CFoSsV6lPLbkPjeSwa2Rp-SN-MnHsUo1sK6s_OCRqs0juDhdpEP2yVUj6VaWt7PFZQdw2PraDJih7/s1600-h/random%20116%5B28%5D.jpg"><img alt="random 116" border="0" height="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiLQ6ifaBtcGkov0nRkOmvnYjpItieh_gftS7seGPIp8WQbiMzX7sghuh9F05hyiEjw-x1DI84aojlB1zVdBSY8KxDqgyPjUtVv4PYai0D1rK4wsWjcogYIyg9lsSpksWyMXxqGMGiMw0N/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-color: initial; border-bottom-style: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-color: initial; border-left-style: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-color: initial; border-right-style: initial; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-color: initial; border-top-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="random 116" width="697" /></a> Does anyone know of the Jack Lalane juicer? Well, i had one and it’s no longer functioning, so i’m looking for recommendations for some great juicers to make healthy concoctions. Also, i’m really enjoying reading Eat, Pray Love. Usually, i’d be done reading it by now(<span style="font-size: xx-small;">however that was life before i had a baby</span>). I hope everyone is off to a superb week! xx </div><div align="center"><br /></div>

Operation toned legs: Update

I have been meaning to post an update on my progress regarding the launch of my operation toned legs. See here if you missed the original ...

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