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Be Mine

Hey guys! So I know it has been FOREVER since I last posted, but I promise that this post was worth the wait. I wanted to post something really special and meaningful because my readers are so important to me, and what is more special and meaningful than love?! Plus, with it being Valentine’s Day and all, I thought this was very appropriate.


So for this entry, I am going to be talking about love, giving you guys some dating/relationship advice, and we’re going to play a fun little game! But first, let me introduce my super hot models that I borrowed for this shoot.




Eric 





Elliot   





Lance




Adam  




Michael


Aren’t they major babes? As you read through this post, try to guess which one of them I’m actually dating… ;) you’ll find out at the end!

Unfortunately, not all of them were available for our couple's shoot. But they were all awesome examples of what guys should wear for any special occasion. Church, fancy parties, or Valentine's Day! 

Okay so let’s talk about LOVE. I think Dr. Seuss truly said it best: “You know you’re in love when you can’t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.” And let me tell you, being in love is just that. It’s all about the butterflies, the holding hands, the social media posts. Pretty much anything that lets the world know that you are in a relationship and it’s better than your dreams!


Which brings me to my advice for all of you lovely people. Whether you’re in a relationship, single, or even married, all of this can be helpful for you!

Sense of Humor


Make sure the guy you’re dating can make you laugh. But also, if he’s not that funny, it’s okay. Just laugh at whatever he says and he’ll feel so good about himself! That is key to having a good relationship or getting a guy to like you. Just laugh at all their jokes!


Height Differences


When it comes to height, I am a girl that strictly believes that a guy should be at LEAST 6 inches taller than you. That way you can wear heels whenever you want, and you get to feel small and protected by your man! However, there are some super cute guys who may be shorter than you. If they’re really attractive, the height thing can be overlooked. BUT it is extremely important that you never wear heels.


(Just look how awkward it was with me and Eric!) But the good news is that our photoshoot was fixed quickly just by taking off my heels! 


With every relationship obstacle, there is a quick and easy solution.

Fights


Speaking of obstacles, sometimes you’re gonna fight in a relationship. This is totally normal! There are a few ways that you can move forward from these. 

1. Ignore the problem, and learn to deal with it. This has proved to be very effective. 
2. Complain about it on social media, or to your friends and family. Sometimes you just need to vent! 
3. Talk it out and try to come to a compromise. This is always risky, but sometimes can work out for the best.

Whatever you decide, one of those 3 options is bound to help and you’ll be making up in no time!


PDA


PDA (or public displays of affection) is kind of a personal choice, but I fully encourage it. In fact, my motto is “the more PDA, the better!” Because like I previously mentioned, you want everyone to know you’re dating someone! 



Well, that’s about all the advice I can think of to give you all, and I know that if you put some of those things into practice, you will have super happy relationships!

Now let’s talk about my outfit.


What I love about my Valentine’s Day outfit is that it can be totally appropriate for any sort of date. Fancy or casual, all I need to do is change my shoes! For our shoot, I chose to go with fancy, because I really wanted a chance to wear my red heels. Now, you guys know how I feel about bright colors, and how I’m all about the neutrals. But for Valentine’s Day, all that goes out the window. The more pink and red you can put into an outfit, the better. You basically want to look like a walking Hallmark card. It lets people (and your date) know that you are fun, flirty, and LOVE love!


I chose my favorite Valentine’s Day shirt because it’s adorable and so festive, and when else can I wear it?



The pink skirt is one of my favorites, and I thought it looked so nice with my pink shirt. The two different shades of pink were exactly what I was looking for when I was picking out an outfit! The pleats give it a flirty vibe and you absolutely must be flirty on Valentine's Day!


I knew I wanted to wear my red heels, and obviously that meant red lipstick! Gotta keep with the theme. Plus, a red lip is just so classic. 

This outfit was just so much fun. I truly wish it was Valentine’s Day every day! 


Okay, so now that you’ve seen all of these pictures of me and these handsome men, it’s time to guess which one you think is my boyfriend!


Is it Lance? 


Elliot?


Eric? 


Michael?


 Adam?




It’s….. none of them! 


I’m actually not dating any of them, or anyone for that matter! Aren’t you surprised?! I know what you’re thinking, with advice this good, how are you still single? It’s a mystery to me, too. But trust me, I am so qualified to be giving advice on dating and relationships. I have many married friends and you know what they all have in common? Me as their friend! That can’t be a coincidence ;)

I had such a blast shooting with these cute guys. They were such good sports, and I couldn’t have asked for better models and pretend boyfriends.



I hope you guys enjoyed this post, and that you have a wonderful Valentine’s Day! LOVE you all! See you next time!




Shirt: $5 from Walmart, designed by me with a bleach pen
Skirt: $10 from H&M
Shoes: $10 from Plato's Closet

Photography by: Myself, Michael Bodmer, Elliot Holder

Special Guest: Fashion Blogger AdammaxLA

Adventure Is Out There!

 Hey everyone! I know I promised I would be better about posting, but life and all of its exciting adventures kind of got in the way for a bit! However, I just went on a wonderful trip to Utah this past weekend, and I couldn't not blog about it.

I went up for my bestie Stephanie's birthday, and to experience Fall in all its glory since we don't exactly have real seasons in California. Never thought I would get tired of sunshine all the time!


There are so many things I ADORE about Utah, but the best thing has to be all of the adventure locations! While I was there, I of course had to take a little journey to my favorite adventure spot of all time- the Alpine Loop! For those of you who have never been there before, it's this beautiful, winding road up the Provo canyon, just past Sundance Resort.

Love this action shot my photographer got of me on my adventure!

I love the outdoors, so when I lived in Provo, I tried to be outside as much as possible. And I don't know about you, but nothing says "adventure" like going for a drive up a canyon! 


For my adventuring outfit, I chose something that would be cute but also functional. You guys know how much I love functional outfits ;) The floral, babydoll-style dress gave me a feminine flair, and the boots really pulled the outfit together for a total autumn look. Not only that, but they made it so easy to walk around and climb on that log! My poor photographer was wearing flip flops...yikes! (Note to readers: flip flops are NOT good adventure footwear...unless you're adventuring at the beach!)



I know what you're thinking... "Floral?! What happened to Heather's signature neutral colors style?!" A little advice for my wonderful readers: sometimes, you have to be a little crazy and go outside your comfort zone. Take risks and be bold! :) 

My adventure look would not have been complete without my absolute FAVORITE accessory- sunnies! 


I loved how the brown of my boots complemented the brown in my sunnies.


And last but certainly not least, we can't forget about the hair! As you all know, I love the top knot. I am constantly talking about it in my posts! But this time I wanted to go with something a little different, because isn't that what adventure is all about?! I decided to try the half-up, half-down top knot this time, which I think really added to the overall feel of this look. 


Well, that's all I have for today everyone! I hope this post inspired you to go on your own adventures! Can't wait to tell you all about my next one...maybe I'll try out a different canyon drive this time! ;)


Dress: Called to Surf, $40
Riding Boots: Forever Young, $20
Sunnies: Dollar Tree, $1

Photography by: Sarai DeJesus



Fun with Fitness

Hey everyone! I am SO sorry it has been so long since my last post! I was lucky enough to be hired at my dream job (about which I have zero complaints), so life has just been absolutely crazy! But never fear, this working girl has been brainstorming outfit and post ideas so there will be much more coming your way soon!



For today's post, I wanted to talk about my favorite subject...fitness! I know what you're thinking, "Ugh, Heather, working out is such a drag!" But that's where you're wrong, my dear readers. Yes, if you put all of your focus into your work out, it can be a total bummer. Focus on your outfit, however, and all of a sudden working out becomes the best part of your day! 


When it is as warm as it has been here in sunny Cali, this is my go-to outfit for exercising. The shorts are my favorite pair, because they are classic black, which goes with everything. Personally, I like to pair them with white tank tops like the one I'm sporting (pun intended!), because I am ALL about neutral colors. You can't really tell, but even my sports bra is neutral- gray! The one thing I do love to have some color on is my shoes. The little pop of peach on my Nikes is just what I need to make this outfit fun! 


Can't forget the hairstyle! I am rocking the top knot once again, because it's cute, it keeps my hair out of my face while I'm working out, and it means I don't have to wash my hair. Score! 

The BEST part about this outfit is its versatility. And if you guys read my last post, you know I am all about versatility in my outfits! This one is great for a number of different activities, such as the following: 

Tennis!


Walking your dog!



Biking! 



And SO much more!

Now, I don't actually do any of those activities. But I do want to share with you the exercises I do and a week-long look at what my diet looks like. Because even if you have an obviously perfect bod like mine, it's important to be healthy and exercise! 

I really try to just focus on basic cardio, which really consists of me going up and down the stairs throughout the day. Say I forgot something upstairs, or I want to stop watching TV in the living room and want to switch to my TV in my bedroom. It is SUCH a great work out! I have demonstrated the moves for you below, so you can try at home! 

Step 1: Stand at the bottom of the stairs. 


Step 2: Go up the stairs one at a time. 


Step 3: Go down the stairs one at a time. 


...and done! 


A few reps of that a day, and I am feeling the burn! 

Now a look at my meals in a typical week:

As you can see, I stick to a strict and structured diet plan. This is important when you are trying to maintain your current physique. Don't try to switch it up from day-to-day, just stick with what you know and what feels good for your body! 

Well, I think I have now given away ALL of my secrets, but you guys are totally worth it. I wouldn't be anything without you readers! Stay tuned for my next post, coming soon! And remember, fitness is FUN!



Shorties: Old Navy, $20. 
Tanky Top: Target, Hanes 3-pack of boys ribbed undershirts, price unknown. 
Sporty bra: Target, 3-pack of bras, price unknown. 
Kicks: Nike, retrieved from the DI bin, FREE!

Photography by: Mark Virgo
Featured Guest: Rory, the dog.