Casual Tuesday

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One of my favorite looks is an understated elegance. Here are two simple steps to achieve this: 1. Pull your hair back into a slick, high bun.  2. Throw on a pair of pointy toed, black heels. 

Photos by Mikel Roberts | @mikelrob

Jeans - Maje | Bra - Indah | Heels - Zara | Sunglasses - Toms |

Earrings - Long Lost Jewelry | Bag - Celine

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Bikini Series - Neoprene Love

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Ladies, summer is finally here and that means it's time to break out the bikinis! I'll be featuring my top bikini picks of the season over the next few weeks, starting with this amazing neoprene one piece from Indah! This sexy little number is the perfect piece for a pool party, or if you're looking to turn heads on the beach, this one's a winner. 

Photos by Mikel Roberts | @mikelrob

Swimsuit - Indah

Handcrafted For A Cause

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Emma O Clothing is a handmade, charity based clothing line in Africa. 60% of all her proceeds go to a charity in Zimbabwe to help aid in building schools for underprivileged children. Since starting her line in 2011, Emma O has already helped in building 5 new schools in Zimbabwe. Thank you Emma for my beautifully handcrafted dress and thank you for everything that you do!

You inspire me! Xo

Photos by Mikel Roberts | @mikelrob

Dress - Emma O | Hat - Lack Of Color

Indah

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I recently shot with Indah Clothing in Malibu for their new line! Here's a peak into my favorite looks from the shoot! 

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Photos by Mikel Roberts | @mikelrob

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Love Your Skin

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The number one question I get asked everyday, without fail, is how are you so tan !?! And the answer to all your questions is, the SUN! I spend every single waking moment I can outside.. If I'm not running on the beach, I'm either laying on it or I'm out in the water surfing. But, let me tell you, the older I get, the more I realize how important it is to take proper care of my skin. I'm learning that you can't reverse aging naturally but you can prevent it! Some people tell me to stay out of the sun completely, but for me, that would be just too depressing. So, I've developed a skin care routine instead! Here it is: :)

Moisturize: Every morning with Kiehl's Rosa Arctica Lightweight Cream and Alba Botanica Hawaiian Cocoa Butter Lotion. Before bed, I use Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Oil. Also, I like to apply pure organic coconut oil from head to toe. That's the secret to getting that healthy looking glow! 

Protect: I love Maui Babe SPF 30 and Bare Minerals SPF 15 Powder Foundation for my face.

Scrub: Twice a week with Frank Body Scrub!

Bikini - Mary Grace Swim 

Photos by Serfoss Production


My Workout Routine - Abs

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Ladies, today I'm sharing with you all my ab workout! Again, any questions, please feel free to leave your comments below and I'll be sure and answer them! Also, make sure you always stretch for at least 15 minutes before and after your workout and drink plenty of water! Next post will be, my personal favorite, glutes and legs! Stay tuned!

 Photos by Franck Berthuot | @frankiebees

 

1. Bicycle Crunches - 25-35 reps. (Strengthens core and tones thighs)

2. Leg Drops - 25 - 35 reps. (This one is great for the lower stomach!) 

3. Mountain Climbers - 25 - 35 reps. (These are great for your core\balance\legs and arms.) Start in plank position. Bring knee to elbow. Alternate. 

4. Plank - Hold 1 minute (Because you can never do enough planks) ;)

2 minute break. REPEAT 3 TIMES!

Shirt - Bluesmiths | Shorts - Lululemon | Shoes - Nike | Headphones - Frends

Summer Dress

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I paired this cute little dress from Anthropologie with these ZU boots to keep cool in the 98 degree heat wavs today! ☀️Now I'm off to a few last minute meetings before catching my flight to NYC!

My Workout Routine - Running

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Ladies, you've been asking for a while if I would share my workout routine with you guys and I have finally found time to do so! This is the first of many posts to come but today I'm sharing with you the key to all exercises, Running and Stretching! You can lift weights in the gym all day long but if  you’re aiming for a more lean/toned body (which most all women are) then running is your new best friend. I personally love to run in the sand, it’s less intensive on my knees vs running on pavement and it provides more resistance which will give you more of a workout in less time! So, for those of you that live near a beach, here’s my routine and tips for running in the sand. For those of you who don’t have access to sand or a beach, I recommend running trails vs pavement. Again it’s much less intense on your knees but trails are also uneven so that will require you to use more of your core! And If you want the resistance the sand provides, throw on a pair of ankle weights! 

Photos by Franck Berthuot | @frankiebees

Distance: 1 mile (sand) or 3 miles (trails). Run at your own pace but don't forget to push yourself! 

Every 1/2 mile I like to do 2 sets of sprints. In other words, run as fast as you possibly can for 15 seconds. Don’t forget to take a 1 minute breather in-between sprints.

Tip: If the dry sand becomes too intense, move to the waters edge and run along the wet sand. It's much more compact and will give your legs a bit of a break if need be but try and stay in the dry parts, it’s much harder but again that’s the point of working out! ;) 

Drink a ton of water and don't forget to stretch!!! 

Also, I am addicted to these shirts by Bluesmiths! They're so versatile. I can wear them while I'm running or surfing! They breathe like you wouldn't believe, are super comfy and they dry within seconds. A heavenly combination if you're always active like me! 

I'll be posting my workout routine for abs, glutes and legs next so stay tuned!!

Shirt - Bluesmiths | Shorts - Lululemon | Shoes - Nike 

Feel free to comment below with any questions and I'll be sure to answer them for you! Xx