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Lovely Links: My Favorite Fashion Blogs

Published on November 7, 2013February 14, 2014 by Wild Piece1 Comment

It’s so important to always keep tabs on your industry—you never know where inspiration will pop up. I thought I’d share some of my favorite (and most inspiring) fashion blogs. Love!

Song of Style

Song of Style Aimee Song

Leading the fashion-blogging pack, Aimee (pronounced aw-mee) Song is at the top of the list for most-coveted clothes.

Cupcakes & Cashmere

Cupcakes and Cashmere

Besides modeling cute clothes, Emily gives us some great DIY crafts and yummy recipes.

Wendy’s Lookbook

Wendy's Lookbook

Every look she posts is perfection.

GABIFRESH

Gabifresh

This curvy blogger’s intro says it all: “If you love fashion but you’re sick of being told to wear A-line skirts, wrap dresses, boot cut jeans, and slimming prints, this is the blog for you.”

What I Wore

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The best feature is the ability to search Jessica’s looks by color. Purple, anyone?

P.S. I Made This…

P.S.- I made this

Seriously, guys—Erica shows us how to make the cutest accessories ever.

Fash Boulevard

Anna James blogs her cutest looks and celebs cutest looks—and continues to crush it blogging for Lauren Conrad.

The Daily Savant

Double win: Because Signe lives abroad, not only do we get fashion, we also get gorgeous pics of her travels.

New Favorite Breakfast: Bananas and Almond Butter

Published on November 7, 2013March 17, 2016 by Wild PieceLeave a comment

Oh wow, so good you guys! I like to sprinkle a bit of salt on the almond butter to give it a bit of a boost. Perfection! Yummy perfection!

What We All (Should) Know: Preparation=Key

Published on November 6, 2013March 17, 2016 by Wild PieceLeave a comment

Good morning! Just wanted to share with you my snack prep for the rest of the week (I know, I know, I’m a bit late—hello, Wednesday!—but it’s better than never, right?).

This yummy assortment will turn into: veggie bites with hummus; bananas and apples (missing…left at work, oops!) with almond butter; a slice of toast (Ezekial bread) with avocado and sliced tomato; and this “Easy Ass But Not So Pretty Vegan Quinoa Salad” by The Skinny Confidential (we’ll see if I can recreate it. Not pictured: quinoa, plain hummus, chili flakes, lemon and pomegranate seeds).

The Power of Pomegranate Seeds

Published on November 5, 2013March 17, 2016 by Wild Piece2 Comments

Wow, you guys. Have you tried pomegranate seeds? They are so delicious! And they are packed with tons of fruity goodness: They are high in vitamins C, K and B5; contain lots of antioxidants; and are filled with protein and fiber. But the best part? So yummy! Perfect as a snack or sprinkled on a salad.

Wrap Up in Winter Coats

Published on November 5, 2013February 14, 2014 by Wild PieceLeave a comment

It has finally grown a bit chilly in Los Angeles. Since we never seem to fully dive into winter weather here, a heavy winter coat isn’t always necessary. But who can resist—especially with these cuties that I found on Polyvore.

Busting Out: Some Love for Ladies Who Are “Blessed with Chest”

Published on October 30, 2013March 17, 2016 by Wild Piece4 Comments

Up until about, mmm, sayyy, four years ago, I had huge boobs. Like, HUGE. But it’s not like I was enjoying some super hot Sophia Vergara-like existence. Life was not about looking curvacious and cute in sexy clothes. No—my back and shoulders were constantly in pain at the end of each day, when I would have to lie down and give my body a rest from the extra weight I was carrying around on my chest.

Small boobs on my wedding day! No back pain, just fun. Photo by Danielle Capito Photography

Ever since they cropped up at the age of 13, my boobs were a constant hazard. It was awkward being so young with such an adult physique. There was a lot of staring and teasing in school, and I didn’t know how to handle this “development” much better than anyone else knew how to ignore it. What made it even more of a challenge was being required to wear a uniform everyday that included button-down shirts, and as ladies with big boobs will tell you—button-downs are impossible. You have to buy them big enough to not bust open, and at that point you look like you’re wearing a garbage bag. SO FREAKING FUN, let me tell you.

Anyway, clothing was a constant challenge. Most shopping trips ended in tears because I just wanted to look cute and dainty like my friends, but it just wasn’t going to happen. There weren’t a ton of options then besides just buying bigger (too big) clothes. Finally, in 2009, after talking about it for years, I had a breast reduction and went from about an F cup (by this time, my boobs had continued to grow since high school and college, when I had been a DD) to a modest C cup. After some weight loss, I’m now a B cup and couldn’t be happier—it’s the best thing I’ve ever done.

But, this post is for those big-breasted women whose pain I felt. I wish I’d had a resource when I was in high school on the best chest tamers. For those who are lucky enough to be able deal with this problem with today’s technology, below are some links to help with everything from clothes to bras to bathing suits (and, of course, the Sophia Vergara collection).

Bras, bras and more bras
Bare Necessities Swimwear
Sophia Vergara for K-Mart
Cute clothes by Carissa Rose, Pepperberry (embrace the wrap!) and DD Atelier
And all the support and advice you need here

Couscous Confetti Salad

Published on October 29, 2013March 17, 2016 by Wild Piece2 Comments

Ingredients:

1.5 cups dry whole-wheat couscous
2 cups boiling water
3-4 green onions
1 red bell pepper
1 carrot, grated
1-2 cups finely shredded red cabbage
.5 cup parsley, finely chopped
.5 cup golden raisins or chopped dried apricots
1 lemon, juiced
.25 cup seasoned rice vinegar
1 tbspn olive oil
1 tspn curry powder
1.5 tspn salt

Step 1: In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5-10 minutes or until broth is absorbed.

Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk the lemon, rice vinegar, olive oil, curry powder and salt.

Step 3: Mix all ingredients together. Drizzle with dressing (step 2) and toss. Salad!

Marathon Training Week #2

Published on October 26, 2013March 17, 2016 by Wild PieceLeave a comment

After a bit of fog, it turned out to be a beautiful morning for a training run. We’re on week two of our training schedule for the L.A. Marathon (March 9), and we blasted through 5 miles this morning. I’m doing some adjusting with my pre-run dinner and morning-of breakfast to figure out what works, and I’m thinking next week I’ll try a banana before running. Does anyone out there have some suggestions on what you like best before a morning run? I’d love your advice!

Stuck in a Fashion Rut—How to Break Out

Published on October 25, 2013February 14, 2014 by Wild Piece4 Comments

Ugh, I’m bored. I’ve been stuck in a rut with my daily routines for a while, and it’s time for that to change. Mostly, I’ve been wearing the same clothes over and over and over again.

Now, I can’t exactly afford to go on some wild shopping spree, but I can liven things up. I always recommend investing in slightly pricier, but much nicer pieces that will last forever, but in situations like this, we can take a pass on that advice.

I love heading to Forever21 and H&M to spice things up. So cheap! So cute! But I’m not really talking about the clothes. I’m talking about the accessories. They will doll up your drab outfit in an instant! Pictured are some of the gems I’ve found recently.

What do when you find yourself in a fashion rut?

Run or Dye—To Color Run or To Not Color Run

Published on October 25, 2013March 17, 2016 by Wild PieceLeave a comment

Have you guys tried this? I’m all about the 5k, they’re a great, quick workout, lots of fun and spirit and you get a t-shirt (admit it—that’s half the reason we do this!). I did a Run or Dye 5k and it was pretty fun, save for the volunteer who through the green powder directly into my eyes (less fun). I snapped some photos, below, including one of myself and the hubby.