Bar III and my LOUD voice

I had time yesterday between a client and class so I thought I would do a little shopping...whoops! I went in to Macy's for the first time in a long time and came across a brand called Bar III. Has anyone ever heard of this? I found such cute stuff, and just my luck they were having crazy sales! I really love Bar III's clothes and am so excited to have discovered them.

Here is a top I got. French Row Top. SO SO SO soft. I got one for my mom too! It's on SALE!

I wanted to share Bare III with you because some of their stuff is super comfy, things I can totally picture myself going to class in! And I am always on the lookout for cute clothes than can be worn in the studio and out. They have fun dresses too!

Some "cute for studio" and also for street tops:

Slub knit

Long sleeve striped ruched Might need to get that one!

High low

baseball Tee

And how awesome is this top!

Also I wanted to talk about the fact that I know I have a SUPER loud voice. Even when I try to whisper it comes out as a yell.  People have commented on my YouTube videos that my voice is too loud:

"Too LOUD !!!!PLEASE DONT SCREAM ! such a good girl and nice things,dont spoil! Thank you !"

"You are WAY too loud and hyper though I do love the content."

Even though I find the comments funny, I do have to agree. I have to turn the volume down when I watch my own videos. I can not help my "hyperness" or my crazy energy, but I think I can help the volume of my videos. I am going to look in to a wireless microphone and I hope that will make the difference.

Without a Wireless Mic: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6q9dRbDO9w?rel=0&w=560&h=315]

With a Wireless Mic: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HjUgRhjSf8?rel=0&w=560&h=315]

Save your lips from the cold!

I am outside a lot. No matter if it's raining, snowing, sunny, or dry I have to walk from class to class and client to client. In these cold winter months it feels as though all the moisture has been sucked out of my skin and my lips!

Below are my top 4 lip treatments for the winter. Enjoy and stay hydrated!

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6q9dRbDO9w?rel=0&w=560&h=315]

Homemade Green Juice. NO fancy juicer needed!

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I was on a mission to make myself a green juice. I do not have a juicer, but that did not stop me. And should not stop you either. Here is an easy way to make a green juice. You will need:

• blender
• jelly strainer (I got mine at ACE hardware)

Ingredients:

• 4spinach ice cubes
• 2 carrots chopped
• whole stalk of romaine lettuce
• 4 leafs of kale
• 1/2 a green apple
• 1/2 of lime squeezed
• 1/4 inch of ginger
• 1 Cup water

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Directions:

• add water, spinach ice cubes and blend
• add romaine lettuce and apples and blend
• Squeeze lemon juice and add kale. If you feel you need more water to help you mix ingredients, add more :)
• Lastly add the remainder of your ingredients, carrots, and ginger.

*TIP* Add ingredients in slowly. If you over stuff your blender it will not mix.

Blend until it is a puree.

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Wash your jelly strainer with soap and water. Rinse well. Drape it over a big glass and pour your green mixture. Squeeze the jelly strainer to help reveal your beautiful green juice into your glass.

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The jelly strainer will catch all of the fiber and ruffage from the vegetables and fruit and just give you the straight juices.

*TIP* I found that if i filled the jelly strainer too much it was hard to squeeze and made a mess. In order to prevent this you can squeeze the jelly strainer over a big bowl and then transfer to a glass cup.

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I like my juice COLD. So add some spinach ice cubes, or regular ice cubes to your juice to make it cold. Or stick it in the freezer for a couple of minutes. You want to drink the juice as soon as possible, while the juice is at its maximum nutrient level.

What is your favorite green juice mixture? Let me know if you try this jelly strainer trick!

Nike Studio Wraps

My friend showed me these Nike Studio Wraps, They are totally cute and remind me of toe shoes with a little edge. They look awesome for studio wear during your barre, yoga, or Pilates classes. Best thing: they come with a bag to wash them in, so they don't get stinky! What do you guys think? You have to watch the video, because it will make you want them!!!!

Barre Blast playlist.

Grab a chair and get your barre workout on. Just do the 4 videos below! Do each video once through. Comment below and let me know how you did! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pm1KOm_p4SE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRq2gEbmqcI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcSB6i-CilA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjXup8WfRb4