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I Won & P90X Day 1

I'd like to send a big thank-you hug to Ashley at The Thing about Daisies for her awesome contest package she sent to me in the mail today. It was packaged so sweetly I just had to take a shot of it!

I got a nail file, Sally Hansen HD nail polish in "opulent cloud" and a Burts Bees cuticle conditioner. Thank you so much! I can't wait to use them :) (you know I LOVE nail stuff!) Plus, I was super excited to win a contest because I never win anything!

Speaking of nails (and I know I talked about this in a previous post) but after wearing it for a few days, I am absolutely obsessed with OPI's "Lucky Lucky Lavender." Honestly, it is such a gorgeous color that I don't want to change my nail color for awhile! If you like purple shades, you must make this part of your collection!

I don't have a particular topic to write about today because I am super exhausted after our first P90X session. We did the arms, back and chest video and then a 20 minute ab ripper video. Phew! What a workout. I don't usually work out my upper body intensely very often so this was a good challenge for me.

We also took our "before" pictures tonight. It will be really cool to track and see our progress. I have to admit I was not happy with my backside after seeing these photos. I like how my body looks in clothes, but I definitely need to tone it up and get my body fat down a bit. That's my goal. I don't want to be crazy ripped, just noticeably toned with less body fat.

I hope everyone has an awesome evening! This weekend my goal is to try and use the Flip cam my husband got me for Christmas to film my first video for the blog. I'm not sure what I will do it on, but a lot of people have asked me to show how I do my eyeliner or a makeup collection video or something like that so I have a few ideas to work with. I think I'm scared to put myself out there in videos, but at the same time I know it will enhance a post if I can actually show how I do something. So we will see. If not this weekend, then next weekend.

xoxo,

Veronika.

Motivation Mondays: P90X Has Arrived & Clarisonic Update

Today, I froze my gym membership for 6 months (gasp!)

But but but...it's not because I'm not working out anymore, it's quite the opposite. I actually plan to work out more. Ever since January 1st, the 24 Hour Fitness I go to has been an absolute cluster. When I do attempt to go after work, I end up driving around the parking garage for 20 minutes circling around and around as me, and 20 other people look for parking spaces. Eventually I get frustrated and I leave.

Since I started doing Pilates at the studio I go to and seeing my personal trainer, I have found myself not missing the gym at all. I don't pay a ton for my monthly membership, but I thought it would be more productive to invest my fitness dollars into workouts I enjoy doing and that don't leave me circling a parking garage for 20 minutes only to not get a workout in anyways (because, trust me, driving in circles is not a workout no matter how many times you circle 'round.)

My husband started a new job, so he's also been finding it hard to get a workout in during the week. He ordered P90X and we are going to do it together at home. The DVD's arrived today and we did one of the UML workouts (and by "did" I mean "attempted to do 40% of it.)

We watched the P90X introduction DVD and I did some of my Pilates moves while I watched it, trying to be as productive as possible. Then we popped in the UML workout and like I said, tried to do about 40% of it. P90X has a lot of reps. Like 30. It was difficult.


To make the first workout even more difficult, the host (Tony Horton) is completely annoying. He has these stream of consciousness-type thoughts and expressions he spews out during the workouts. I don't know what the other videos are like, but the poor guy is kind of annoying, and I just want him to stop making random comments. He also likes to take jabs at people like "...and if you get fat, then you'll feel depressed, and then you'll eat bad foods and then you'll get fatter and die sooner." Thanks Tony.

Here's the other thing about P90X- it's definitely NOT for beginners. You definitely have to already be in somewhat decent shape (IMO) to start these videos. They are very challenging and fast-paced. It is an intense workout (I work out pretty regularly and I couldn't do the entire workout.) I guess you could try to do them as a beginner, but you'd probably feel like you were hit by a bus for several days after doing just the first workout.

Having said that, I think these workouts are great to have for that same reason- they are intense and you can do them at home. It's like learning all these great moves from a trainer but on your TV. I will give updates on how I'm doing with the P90X.

Keep in mind that I probably won't follow the workouts daily. I still want to do Pilates at least twice a week, so I might sub that in on the days I don't do P90X workouts.

I also wanted to provide a Clarisonic update for anyone who has been interested in my progress. I really enjoy the Clarisonic. Now that I've been using it for nearly a month, I am finding my skin if softer, smoother, makeup stays on better/longer, and pores look smaller. I also just find my face feels cleaner, like it's more deeply cleansed. The only thing it has not cured (but has improved) is occasional redness/blotchiness. I still get that sometimes in certain areas. I am happy I got this brush and love using it at night before bed. Is it a must-have? I'm not sure because it's so pricey. I think after having used it, I can't imagine cleansing without it...but if you don't use it, then I guess you don't really know what you're missing, right?


It is part of my routine now and I can't imagine cleansing without it (kind of like when you start to use an electric toothbrush- you can't ever go back to a manual, it's an inferior teeth-cleaning experience.)

Have you tried P90X? Do you find Tony Horton as annoying as I do? Let me know in the comments below (by the way, I don't mean he is annoying in a disrespectful way, I think he is talented and puts together great workouts. I could just go without his random comments...oh and one of the girls in the video is named "Veronica" so he's always saying my name too...ugh!)

xoxo,

Veronika.

P.S. - On Sunday at church, the sermon was so incredible that I had to share it with you all. Sometimes I really feel like God is listening to me and he knows exactly what I need to hear. Basically the sermon was about avoiding letting negative people into your life, and remaining positive no matter how negative someone is, day in, and day out. It also talked about blossoming (like a flower) even if you are amongst weeds. So keep positive, happy and be kind even if someone is not this way towards you. The pastor also said "some people just don't want to be happy" and I finally realized that was true.

Victoria Beckham Hairstyle

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Beauty Inspiration: Simply Stunning Cheryl Cole

Everyone knows I am obsessed with Cheryl Cole (I've blogged about her hair alone a few times.) There is something about her look that I find so stunning. The big hair, the pretty makeup, her smile.

I saw some new photos of her recently which re-ignited my love of her overall look. I don't see her on celebrity blogs too often because I believe she lives in the UK so I'm sure she's not photographed as much here/not as prominent of a celeb in the U.S. She's probably all over the UK versions of "Us Weekly" and "STAR" though. (Pics from CherylSource.org)


Is she just stunningly gorgeous or what? I wish I knew exactly what makeup products she uses and how she applies it. I notice she tends to always do her makeup the same way (or variations of the same way) which is what I tend to do as well. I guess she knows what works for her.


Here are some recent candid shots too:


What do you think of her look? Let me know in the comments below.

Hope you had a great weekend!

xoxo,

Veronika.

Contest: Big Hair, Big Lashes- 350 Plus Subscribers!!!!!!!

I finally made it out to Ulta today to purchase some goodies for a blog contest. Right now I am at just over 350 followers and I am so grateful for your readership and for contributing so much to this blog.

I made the theme of this contest "Big Hair, Big Lashes" because I am obsessed with volume. Big hair, thick lashes, ruffles and all kinds of voluminous texture in my clothes...you get the picture.

The contest prize is the following:

1. Redken "Guts 10" mini, which is a volumizing spray (Elle- AllThatGlitters21 on YouTube) recently recommended it, so I picked one up for the contest (and one for myself too!)

2. Redken "Satinwear 02" mini, which is a smoothing blowdry lotion (gotta do the blow dry to get the volume!)

3. Redken Extreme "Anti Snap" mini, which is a leave-in protein hair repair treatment. I have been using this product for awhile now and I like it. I am not sure how much of a difference it makes, but I do like it.

4. L'Oreal Volume Collagen Mascara (waterproof) in "Blackest Black." This is my favorite mascara right now, so I decided to spread the love so someone else can full, thick, luscious lashes. See my rave about this mascara here.

Here are the rules for this contest:

1. You must be a subscriber/blog follower, (please enter once only)

2. You must enter your comment with a valid name/login. No anonymous entries will be accepted. A simple "enter me" is all it takes :) or you can write a longer comment, whatever you desire!

3. You must provide your email address in your comment so I can contact you should you win. You can write it like this: veronabrit at gmail dot com (less chance of spam this way.)

4. The contest closes on Friday, February 26th at midnight CST. No entries will be accepted after that time.

5. I will announce the winner next Saturday, February 27th. UPDATE: as with my last contest, I will choose the winning comment using RANDOM.ORG. Sorry I forgot to include that!

6. You must provide me with your mailing address if you win so I can mail the package to you.

I hope you will enter this contest :) I bought the same products for myself, so hopefully we will both enjoy them/explore them. I also got myself a mini of the volumizing mousse, because I am always looking for something to out-do my Garnier Fructis XXL volume mousse.

While at Ulta, I also picked up some Seche Vite topcoat, which Tiffany D raves about. I just used it on my nails and it really does work. I like it better than the OPI brand topcoat. I did 3 layers of nail polish and used this topcoat, and I notice my nails did dry faster.

The color I painted my nails with is from OPI's new Hong Kong collection. It's called "Lucky Lucky Lavender." I really like it. I haven't had a chance to clean up the sides yet, but this is a pic of the color. It actually reminds me of the color of these pretty J.Crew pumps.

The color is a bit darker than the pumps (I used 3 coats) but I absolutely love it. I am seeing a lot of lilac everywhere for spring. I love the soft pastels and brights that come along with spring. It inspires me to add some color to my usual black ensembles.

Speaking of awesome shoes with bows, I just ordered these gorgeous Paris Hilton pumps. I just couldn't resist the amazing bow. I got them in black and they have hot pink underneath (no doubt a nod to Mr. Louboutin.) They are called Paris Hilton- Senorita Peep Toe Pumps and I got them from Macys.com.

I have been looking for shoes like this for a long time. I saw some at Ann Taylor a couple of weeks ago, but the bow just wasn't bold enough. I love that the bow on these is more dramatic. I can't wait until they come in. I loved them in gold too, but black just seemed more versatile. I can see these becoming my favorite pumps. A lot of people have said that these are a replica of the Valentino pumps. I can't afford Valentino, but give me a black pump with a huge bow by any brand I can afford, and I'll take it! They were $89.

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend! Thank you so much for reading, and if you're interested in the products above, please do enter the contest.

xoxo,

Veronika.

Pretty Glow-y Makeup Inspiration: Natalie Portman & AnnaLynne part II

Seriously. Every time I see a photo of Natalie Portman I marvel at her natural beauty and her overall look. She just has such stunning features (photos from Just Jared & Google)


I absolutely love the dark eyes, strong brows and otherwise nude face in the above Elle Magazine photo shoot.

Her makeup is always so fresh and glowing (kinda like AnnaLynne McCord's.) She always seems to do browns and neutrals on her eyes and pink or nude lips. Just super gorgeous and simple. She's such a natural beauty that she doesn't need much.

Speaking of AnnaLynne McCord, I saw some recent pictures of her at a Nintendo event and thought her makeup looked as awesome as it did in my last post: (Isn't she just a doll?! Love her!)

Happy Friday everyone, and thank you so much to everyone who made sweet comments in my last post. It really brightened my day (well, night) Either way, love you ladies!

PS- AnnaLynne is on the cover of the new SHAPE magazine this month too:

xoxo,

Veronika.