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July 10, 2014
Think Outside the Lines

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PARIS COUTURE WEEK EDITION
ILLUSTRATION OF GIAMBATTISTA VALLI COUTURE FALL 2014

Think about what you’ve been told, and what you’ve learned along the way. Think about all the rules you live by…. Now forget all of that.

Think about the time you were really young and you had not a care in the world, when you were free of self-judgment and free of feeling judged by anyone else. How did you act and what did you think?

What would you do if you were not afraid? If you could be 100% yourself all the time without being judged, being made fun of or feeling less than.

What would you wear? What would you say? What would you do?
Would it be the same as you act now or would it be completely different?

In order to bring our best to this life, we need to be uniquely ourselves – and not a carbon copy of anyone else.  It’s time to break out of your shell and dance on the shadow of your former self.

Go back to that time when you were young and you could do no wrong.

Life is short and we only have THIS MOMENT to be the change you want to see. We only have this moment to be living our dreams.  Start now.

Color outside the lines. Get messy, experiment, take chances, be free, consult your inner guru, judge with your gut, move with your heart, speak with your soul.

Live like theirs no tomorrow. Operate from a place of yes.

What if there were no boundaries…. What are you waiting for?

Hope that inspires you!
xoxo
Emily

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October 10, 2013
Autumn Glamour

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Something about the fall always makes me feel like it’s time to pamper myself.  The cooler weather commands us to focus on fall fashion, on our beauty routines and freshening ourselves up for a new season.

Fashion week, fall fetes, holidays coming up and more social gatherings in a new climate lend themselves perfectly to trying a new lip color or trend.

Everything about the jewel tone colors, the excuse to wear more makeup then in the summer months and the call to play around with fashion is so fun.  Halloween, thanksgiving and holiday parties are what’s new to prep for.

Adapt a new hair conditioner now to combat brittle strands before they arrive, slather on that skin cream to hydrate in windy and brisk situations and go to the local boutique or drug store to try on new fashion or beauty finds.

It’s just a great excuse to feel extra girly. To prep our shells for winter weather; skin, tresses and garbs.

If you’re not into all those frills, just take this as an opportunity to get really vivid, nutrient-rich autumn veggies to steep into a stew, or douse the tub with Epsom salt and hop in for soak.

Whatever it is that feels like luxury to you, do it. Treat yourself.  The end of summer solstice marks the preparation to get all our nuts in a row in order to hibernate and marinate in our situations.

This pertains to business as well.  Take a luxurious approach to your work and really dig into your vision for the future, gnaw into the bones of your dreams and set the course correct, or deeper to get there.

Relish in this time of year that really gets you ready to saturate yourself in earthly pleasures, dreams come true and frivolous things.

Take the time you need, do it for yourself. You deserve it.

Hope that inspires you to live a glamorous autumn in more ways that one.

Xoxo

Emily

October 3, 2013
Fall Glimmer

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Add a little glimmer to your day for Fall.

We all get caught up from time to time in a mundane routine and work, no matter what it is you do.  Just remember that every day can have a little glimmer in it no matter what is on the schedule for you – especially this fall holiday season.

Relationships: A lot of times we let our social life go by the wayside when we are super busy.  I know as an entrepreneur working late until 3am most nights, there really is no room for 5pm happy hour. If you work a 9-5 you still may need to go to the gym, come home, make dinner, care for a family etc.  If you do have a schedule like that – of course it will be worth it in the end to see your accomplishments come to fruition (work, fitness, family etc.) but in between make sure to take some time for fun.

Step away from your normal routine if you feel drained and uninspired.  Just going for lunch (or a pumpkin spice latté) with a girlfriend will help bring the zing back to your day. Talking with friends also really can rejuvenate you.  Even a phone call will totally help.

Fall is the perfect time to nestle in with friends for coffee, drinks, fun and girl talk to battle the chilly weather blues.

I know I recently felt the blah’s coming on and was so caught up with a lot of work that I needed to finish and thought about canceling my plans.  However, just carving out an hour or two to see a friend really put things in perspective and reenergized me.

Relationships are what life is all about and it is important to have a balance in your life. Friends, romance, family, work; if any one of these four types of relationships are off kilter you will notice it in your energy.

It’s strange to think that this can literally affect your energy but drowning yourself in work or only a few of these types of relationships can bring on the feeling that there is something lacking.

Get creative, get feminine: No need to wait for a dull day to do something special (or sparkly for that matter). Make it a point to really take care of yourself and know that the more you do that the better your work in the world will be.  You will revive the creative juices inside of you by doing something imaginative.

Have girl time with yourself. Take that trip to the bookstore, go candle shopping, do something DIY, break out the glitter and pinterest boards to make some sparkly fall decor, or bake a fun fall batch of muffins.  By enjoying the little things that are feminine and creative, your left-brain will be activated and anything you need to do will get a little easier because you will have a fresh and inventive mindset. As a woman on a schedule, going by the to do list is a fairly masculine energy that we in the millennium have come to accept. It’s so important to tap back into the feminine things you enjoy to reenergize yourself for those hardened tasks.

Nest in: Sometimes our home or office needs a mini-facelift. Whenever things feel stale reorganize your space, purchase a fall scented candle, add some fall decorations and really get into the nesting zone.  When you do this you will feel like you are nurturing your soul.  Cuddle up to those close to you and enjoy your updated surroundings. Visual stimulus really help to provide soothing experiences for our mind, body and soul. Treat your space as a temple. Take it easy when you have to and prep for the fall festivities.

Hope that inspires you!

xoxo

Emily

 

 

August 28, 2013
Feed your Life

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No matter what it is that you care about, insert here:

You have to feed your _______________ right in order to grow and thrive.

Whether it’s your body, your business, your relationships or anything for that matter, taking the time to nourish your assets is super important to sustainability.

“How you take care of yourself fuels your body’s innate wisdom to be able to heal and balance itself. You deserve to feel vital and good. You really do. Your body is constantly talking to you. When you notice you are tired, make sure to take the time to rest and ask yourself what you can do to rejuvenate yourself. How often do you push yourself, grab a cup of caffeine or eat some sugar to lift your energy to keep you on task, forgetting all the while that your body was trying to get your attention? When you get a headache and feel like your head is in a vice, before you grab an aspirin and forget you even had a headache, make sure to take time to remember that your body is reminding you to be gentle with yourself and trying to get your attention. When you lay in bed restless and can’t seem to get to sleep, before you grab a sleeping aid, take a few moments to write your worries and concerns on a piece of paper so that your mind and heart can feel a bit lighter.” Says Robin Lee, intuitive health coach who writes for The Daily Love.

What Robin says is so interesting; we all tend to ignore our body’s intuitive voice coming through. If that is so, then we can safely assume we also ignore our intuitive voice on many other topics, like how to feed out soul, business and relationships.

Your inner wisdom is profound and if you tap into it you will be truly amazed.

By taking a minute or two to stop what you are doing, close your eyes and ask yourself what you need – your intuitive voice will tell you.

If you need a nap, take it.

If you are working out more and your body craves protein, get some protein.

*Side note: If you don’t eat a lot of animal protein and have food allergies to gluten and dairy like me (ug!) try this amazing protein powder that I add every morning to my breakfast and it tastes pretty good once you can get over the green color.

If you are craving some inspiration and you are drawn towards your September issue of the latest glossy but the work is piling up – take a 15 minute break and put a bookmark in where you left off.  It will lift your spirits, will make you feel productive and give you the creative jolt you needed.

If you feel like you want to write a letter to someone telling them how you feel, do it.  (Just make sure you sleep on it if it’s not the most positive message – but if it is positive go with it!)

If it’s your money take some extra time to manage it the way you need to if that’s what your intuition tells you.

And lastly if you feel like you need to put more time brainstorming and planning into your business or goals, do it.

Don’t ever feel like any of these things are wasting time. They will benefit you and so many others immensely.

Whatever it is that your body and intuition is telling you – don’t ignore it!

Take the time to properly feed your body and soul and everything else will fall into place. The work will get done and the to do list will get crossed off, but the difference is you will probably get it done faster and happier after you’ve listened to what you need and given it to yourself.

Hope you start listening harder today and every day!

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Hope that inspires you!
xoxo

Emily

 

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