Young, Healthy & Free

I have been working as a professional fashion designer for a year now....wow time flies! Over the past year I have been posting pictures of my daily outfit's to help show young professional's my age how to style and keep work outfit's interesting and fun. I recently decided I wanted to change things up a little bit...show a more rounded me. I am gluten free, I work out 3 to 5 times a week and I still love clothing and fashion. Follow me to learn about how to stay healthy, fit and fashionable.

This Week's Lunch!

I was reading Women's Health magazine when I came across an article about making a large quinoa salad to last you through the week. I am a total cheapO and I try my best to only eat lunch out once a week. Eating lunch out in NYC can cost anywhere from $8-$15 bucks! Not only is it expensive, you're more likely to make rash decisions about what is convenient to eat. So this week, I stole the quinoa salad idea and created my own...super easy and delicioso! I also made a refreshing cranberry, orange and lime virgin cocktail...Although it would be amazing with a little added vodka!

Yummy Quinoa Salad

I would say this makes about 3 large servings, could be made into 4.

1 cup cooked quinoa
4 handfuls of baby spinach
1 1/2 cups of organic corn (canned or frozen)
1 1/2 cups of organic black beans (canned)
1/4 cup of sun dried tomatoes
1/4 cup of chopped red onion
1 avocado
feta cheese (about 2oz.)
you could add a boiled egg, chicken or tuna (which I will do for my lunch)
add vinaigrette when you eat

Cranberry/Orange/Lime Water

One serving.

1/2 medium orange- squeeze into glass first
1/4 lim- squeeze into glass and leave at bottom
5 or 6 ice cubes
splash of cranberry juice
fill the rest of the glass with water

Gluten Free?

This is a great article that puts things into perspective to those of you who are confused about what it means to be gluten free. I think people are making the gluten free lifestyle into some sort of "diet"...which for those of us who are actually intolerant can be pretty annoying. Just because you are eating gluten free cookies and bread doesn't mean you're going to lose weight and be "healthier." Really, read this article.

GLUTEN FREE?

Last weeks outfits and blog news!

I am finding interest in more things (along with fashion) lately: cooking, fitness, health, etc. And believe it or not, I have already been documenting my daily outfits for a year already!!! Anyways, I will continue my blog with a more well rounded, young adult "interests" point of view. I will still post a few outfits from the week :-) To finish off my year of outfits, see my last weeks outfits below.

Monday 6/4

Tuesday 6/5

Wednesday 6/6

Thursday 6/7

Friday 6/8

Stay tuned for an updated blog, coming soon!!

XOXO-EM

Pink Sneaks

Have on my comfy ol' pink converse sneaks, black denim shorts, high-low ombre polka-dot chiffon top, my hair up in a messy bun and my vintage butterfly necklace. Just keepin' it comfy at work today. Have a Fabulous Friday, my friends!! TGIF!!!

XOXO-EM

Romping Around in a Romper Today

Today I have on my floral print romper, wooden clogs, hair down and curly (we will see if it's like this all day!?), my floral head piece in mint and a couple of bracelets. It's heatin' up here in NY, ya'll! Hugs and kisses! Here's a little something I am listening to this morning :-) Click here ----> ENJOY

LONG HAIR I DON'T CARE

XOXO-EM

When it's 80º in Your Office...Dress Like This!

Considering it is like 80º in our office everyday... I have on a ruffle back tank, rolled up boyfriend jeans, brown flat sandals, a bunch of necklace and my hair in a side braid. Hope your Wednesday is Wonderful!

XOXO-EM

Pleats & Braids

Okay, so the first official day of summer is not until June 20th... but gaging how the weather was so warm this weekend I think I am going to go ahead and decided it's going to start now. Today I have on my black pleated two tiered dress, red sandals, vintage tribal necklace, a couple of bracelets and my hair in a side braid. I am dying to have long hair already so I can braid it...this is as good as it gets for now! HA! :) Have a fabulous 4 day week, my friends!

XOXO-EM

Vintage Dress & Green Patent Flats

Today I have on a vintage dress that I bought a few years ago, changing it up with a magenta sash, green patent flats and my hair in a high messy ponytail. I'm hoping we get out of work early for the weekend! This is the best week ever, my beautiful nephew Joseph Anthony was born yesterday and Dave will be in NY tonight, finally! (See pic below of baby JAG!) Happy Friday, ya'll!

LOVE the eyelet trim!

Minty Top and Blue Jeans

I have on my wide legged denim pants, minty sheer top, vintage owl necklace, apricot colored floral hair piece and my wooden clogs. I like doing funky nail polish sometimes so today I did black and white polka dots (see pic below). This is going to be a great weekend, my sister is having her baby boy today, the weather is supposed to be beautiful and my boyfriend is coming to visit. I know it's only Thursday but I can't help but be excited!!! :-) Have a Terrific Thursday my friends!

XOXO-EM

Lace Short & Tassel Top

Today I have on my Free People lace short, black poncho tee with tassel, my hair in a bun and my silver metallic flats. Happy Hump Day!

XOXO-EM

Completely Comfy

Yesterday the news said that it "might rain"...but when I got off the train it was like a torrential down pour and my flats AND pants were soaked by the time I got to work (even though I was using an umbrella) so I had to put on my sneakers with my cute lace top. Bummer! TODAY they said it "might rain" again so I am more prepared this time, I have on leggings, a tank top with a casual linen shirt over top and my converse sneakers. I am comfy and ready for whatever Mother Nature brings my way! Ha!! Anyways, have a great day wherever YOU are!

XOXO-EM

Baby Pink Lace Top

Today I have on a baby pink lace top with an open tulip back detail, it's kind of hard to see in the picture---I put on my high waisted jeans, sparkle flats and my hair in a side messy ponytail with my pink sequined headband. Staying casual yet girly today. Hope you have a great Monday!

XOXO-EM

Lace & Stripes

Today I have on a coral Almost Famous lace ruffle tank, striped short sleeve blazer, old boyfriend jeans, wooden clogs and my hair down and curly! TGIF...to the max!!! Have a fabulous weekend!

XOXO-EM

I Wear My Heart on My Shirt

Today I am wearing an Almost Famous tee, high-low with a giant sequined heart, I have on my high waisted jeans, and new dot platforms. Happy Thursday, ya'll!

XOXO-EM

Water Color Dress

I haven't worn this dress in a while but I like it a lot. So today, I added a red skinny patent belt, black clogs and my hair tied up in a bun. The guy on this mornings new even suggested not wearing your hair down! HA! Anyways, hope your Wednesday isn't too Wacky :-)

XOXO-EM

LBD

Today I have on a little black dress, silver metallic flats, floral print scarf, a bunch of bangle bracelets and my hair down and wavy. It's supposed to rain this today...so I don't know how long I will be able to keep my hair down!!! :( Have a Tremendous Tuesday!

XOXO-EM

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