What to Wear in Beijing

And hello from Beijing!!  We flew here 1 week ago and I got to spend my birthday climing the Great Wall.  We explored tons and let me tell you... China is cold right now!  I am wearing 5 layers in this photo if you can believe it!!  We are celebrating our 10 year anniversary and are just now heading to a secluded island in Thailand.  I am not on the internet much so not sure when I can post another photo but wanted to pop in and say hi and let you all know I am still around!!  And I also must admit I am not exactly all that stylish for this trip since I am carrying a small day pack for the whole trip.  This means very simple, limited clothing items!!

I wish you all well til the next update!! over n out reporting live from Beijing!! xox Jodi

25 Ways to Wear a Scarf (in 4.5 minutes)- WendysLookBook

This is totally fun. Cinderita sent this to me this morning. As you know, I love scarves so this is awesome!!

Animal and Bling

 

And I pulled out my favorite top from the drawer (how could I have forgotten about this one???).  I felt sassy today.. with my boots and  tights all I needed was  a cape to feel like a full Superhero!!   Inside photos today... not my specialty but you get the idea about the outfit.  It's freezing here tonight so I am now all bundled up in stretchy pants (as my mom calls them) and a big thick hoodie on- oh yeah, with some rooibos vanilla tea also!!

I am also going through my closet tonight to try to find something to wear to our Triathlon team xmas party this weekend.... ohhhh I don't know what to wear!!!

xoxo J

Green Black

And hello. Hump day. and guess what? I have 1 week til I seat my butt on a big airplane and leave for...drumroll please... THAILAND!!  Yes, fiance and I are going on a 6 week holiday and I  CAN. NOT.WAIT!!  I have been really busy traveling with work and trying to finish projects leading up to going away on this trip so haven't been posting on here very much as a result.  Outfits have been pretty good but by the time I get home its too dark for photos-- sorry about that!!!

I have my leopard tights on today but you can't see the subtle pattern.  and I actually am annoyed with these ones (from le Chateau) as they have stretched out and are way too big and baggy after only 2 wears. Not a recommended brand in my opinion.

Happy Wednesday everyone.. I hope you are having a super day so far!! xox oJ

Red and Leopard

Well hello my pretties! Yes, its been awhile! I was away with work and a family visit and ended up getting snowed in for 4 days with no flights leaving. The first few days were nice but then I began feeling like I was held hostage with no way to leave!!  AND the worst thing about it was I had no internet so couldn't come by to visit you OR post outfits.  Not that my outfits were fancy- I was mainly lounging in comfy clothes or outside bundled up in the snow.

Anyway, I am back and its the weekend. That's all that matters.  Am off for my Saturday ride and then running errands in preparation for our big trip.    Hope you are all doing well!!! xoxo J

Green Leather Skirt

Well, I thought this leather skirt was a good find, and a good price ($4.00).  Mixed reviews.  Someone told me it wasn't her favorite skirt on me (YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE :) and someone else said they loved it.  I can't find the post, but one blogger wrote a really good post on the things to look for this season in thrift stores. It included things like leopard print blouses, leather skirts and I honestly can't remember the rest (oh am I losing my mind???).  The green of the top and skirt is hunters green but my photos sucked today so I played around with the color processing for fun. NOBODY SAID I WAS A GRAPHICS/DESIGN PERSON!!!

Went to Bikrams this morning and my head almost exploded it was so hot in there.. holy smokes- I guess thats what happens when the heater breaks down for a weekend.. they fix it up REAL good!!
Off to spin class tonight. Training begins!! woo hoo.  I will have sock lines on my lower legs from my knee highs but I dont mind looking like an old lady, heck, I am losing mind I might as well have sock marks too!!

Happy Tuesday Fashionistas around the world!! xoxo Jodi

Ragamuffin Saturday

I went on a 4 hour ride today and ended up coming home with completely frozen fingers and toes. Frozen to the point where I couldn't squeeze my hands to use the brakes.  I could have stayed in the bathtub all day if I hadn't drained the whole hot water tank of hot water. TALK ABOUT COLD.  So I have been chilled all day.  Then I had to go downtown to run errands...Do you have trouble finding casual clothes?  I have lots of work clothes and lots of workout and sports-like clothing but very little in the weekend casual category. Needless to say, half the time when I go downtown on weekends I probably set my fashionista reputation back  by leaps and bounds by the way I am dressed!!  And on these casual no-heels days  I often wear my very old beloved Blundstone booties that I used to wear back in New Zealand.  So, please do not hold it against me.. I am not always fashionably awesome- sometimes just a freezing cold athlete who has to go shopping when she doesn't want to!!

Happy Saturday!! xoxo J

Leopard Tights

My long journey to finding leopard tights is over. I found some in Montreal. Not exactly the pair I had been dreaming about but instead of not having any at all I splurged on these ones.  Got home late afternoon, threw on my brown tunic, tights and boots and went out to get some groceries and grab a quick cuppa with fiance.  Tonight we relax and watch movies. After being away all week for work the last thing I want to do is go out anywhere. I am hunkered down at home for the rest of the weekend-- except of course, for my run and bike workouts!!!

Hope you have an exceptional weekend yourselves!!! oxoxo Jodi

Leopard Shoes Camel Pants

 

It's a 24 dollar outfit day!!  Shoes- Nine West ($6), Pants- Banana Republic ($12), Sweater- Calvin Klein ($6). Well, I am not including the cost of my bra, undies and tank top.. will spare you the details on those (but the undergarmets ARE animal print of course :)... (and they are also NOT thrifted!!!).

Cinderita took my photo again today and its so much more fun having someone else take it for me!! Hmm maybe have to make this a regular thing.. (just saying :).  I rarely wear pants and actually am liking these ones, very comfy and versatile.  I have our triathlon team launch party to go to on Saturday night so can't wait to break out a funky outfit for that. Will make sure I get some photos for your viewing pleasure!!!  Most of the ladies dress all athletic in just plain jeans and fitted t-shirts so of course I stand out as a stylish one (which I LOVE!!).

Have a super Weekend everyone!! I am off to Montreal all next week and will do my best to get some outfit shots ala hotel room!!! Over n Out for this week. xxo Jodi

Vintage Retro blue and green

 

 

Oh I love this outfit. Another one I threw together this morning before teaching my spin class.. first time trying it on together was at the gym. Lucky it worked (yeah me!!).  This top is from the GREAT BAG SALE I went to where I stuffed as much as I could in a bag for $10 bucks.... once I counted all the items (and the blue trench was in there also) I think each piece ended up costing about 0.75 cents. YES I got ALOT of stuff in that bag let me tell you. Imagine what I am like a a buffet??? Not pretty.. heh heh.

Yes, I am actually (I dont want to admit this) getting into BLUE.  And I haven't worn this kind of empire waist before but I think this top works.    OH and if you would, please help me out by sharing any ideas you might have for new styles that could work on my body type.. or other bloggers that have a similar shape as me. I am looking for new ideas and then you get to say " I GET THE CREDIT FOR JODI'S NEW LOOK!!"  

Happy Thursday hotstuff bloggers.. hope you are looking Fantabulous today!!!  xoxo Jodi