Short and Sweet: Pop Sugar Event and Halloween!

Happy Halloween!

Today's blog post is sweet and short to finish out another week and go on into the weekend. I have been battling a cold off and on and I feel exhausted this morning. For some reason I am usually always battling colds at Halloween.

Last night Alexis and I went uptown for an event with Pop Sugar that was sponsored by Smirnoff. I tell you; being a blogger has perks sometimes, ha! It was such a fun event with a plethora of drinks, delicious foods, music, cornhole, other games, manicure and hair stations, and prizes. All of it was complimentary as well. We had such a fun time and thank the vendors significantly for their hard work and items provided to us. I also learned that Smirnoff is changing up their marketing and products to gear more towards women; one can make some super fun drinks with them!

I visited my hairstylist earlier this week because aside from always making my hair look absolutely gorgeous; she is a close friend. Sara goes all out of Halloween and I freaking love it. Her decor is sick, twisted, and all of what the holiday should be about it! I was in love.

Lastly, the ladies at my office are doing it up big today with their decor and I think it looks great. It doesn't hurt that later I am getting treats for everyone as well as giving out Target gift cards for best decor and costume.

Enjoy the day and weekend everyone! I am linking up with the girls!

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Let's Chat: Your Weekly Dose of Random!

It is Friday; and in true Fitness Blondie fashion, I am linking up with the girls and it is time for another round of "Let's Chat": your weekly dose of random in regards to all things life!

I received my Ipsy bag a little late this month; it felt like it took forever to come. I absolutely love the bag this though; the teal color is very pretty. I used the mascara, eyeliner, and lip color, in the picture below and I think they look great together. The lip color is natural and the mascara really thickens and lengths the lashes. The liner glades on nice and smooth; which is essential for me when I am picking out an eyeliner.

I have not used the protein BB cream that came for my hair but I am excited to use it as my hair is super dry. Has anyone else used it; what do you think?

If you do not know what Ipsy is, it is a monthly cosmetics subscription. On the first of every month you are charged only $10 bucks, and in the middle of the month you receive 4-5 beauty products. The best part? When  you sign up, you take a survey of your likes and wants, and Ipsy will send products catered to your preferences!

My mantra lately has been lazy girl hair. I have written about it before and I am still keeping this style going. I have not been a morning person at all; not that I have ever been, it has just been worse over the post couple of weeks, ha. Therefore, my hairstyles are all 3-5 minutes or less. However, it works! A little dry shampoo, leave in conditioner, and some volumizing hair spray is all a girl needs.

My anxiety has been so much better and damn it feels great to say that. I am staying so super busy with work and blogging; but it's great. It is essential to my growth and success; so I will take it. I have officially started training regularly at my new gym and so far so good. It is good to be back at a gym with a lateral cardio machine; I have been taking advantage of it regularly. I have also been really putting myself out there to make new friends. I have gone out with friends that I have not seen in a while and I have made a few awesome new ones; especially my girlfriends Candice and Brandie. I have been going out, doing new things, and having a lot of fun! That means so much to me especially due to the place I have been in life over the past months.

My dear friend Heather has launched her brand new company Shine Athletica. It is absolutely amazing to see women chasing their dreams and putting in the hard work and dedication it requires to be successful. Heather has done just that with her new apparel company. I know my friends and readers need new, awesome gym gear on a regular basis, so help me support small business and visit Heather's site! She has also been kind enough to offer a coupon code; which we all love!

The wonderful and amazing Diatta has interviewed me for the GuideStar Professional Connection blog to talk all things blogging; what I stand far, how I grow, and what blogging means to me. Head on over to read the article and show Diatta some love; she is so smart with blogging and works so, so hard!

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The Hump Day Blog Hop!

Happy Hump Day everyone! We are halfway through the week and the hump day camel is too freaking cool, so lets have some fun and a blog hop to celebrate.

This is a little different than a link up. To participate, simply add your blog link. There is no required entry or anything like that. This is about networking, making new friends, and finding new blogs.

All I ask:

1) "The Hump Day" blog hop button button be displayed anywhere on your blog page or a specific entry with a link back to me or the weekly co-host. (Please do this. These blog hops take a lot of work and preparation.)

2) You don't have to follow me, but in the words of Blake Shelton: it'd sure be cool if ya did.

3) Please follow the co-host. I love helping and promoting these amazing women in the blog world! I do this to not only meet new people, but help my friends make new friends and readers.

4) Mingle with your fellow Bloggers.

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Please join me in welcoming this weeks fabulous co-host, my dear friend and former co-worker, Maegen Lindsey @ Creating Confidence Today!

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The Hump Day Blog Hop!

Hey guys! I am so excited you have come over. We are halfway through the week and the hump day camel is too freaking cool, so I decided to start a weekly blog hop to celebrate.

This is a little different than a link up. To participate, simply add your blog link. There is no required entry or anything like that. This is about networking, making new friends, and finding new blogs.

All I ask:

1) "The Hump Day" blog hop button button be displayed anywhere on your blog page or a specific entry with a link back to me or the weekly co-host. (Please do this. These blog hops take a lot of work and preparation.)
2) You don't have to follow me, but in the words of Blake Shelton: it'd sure be cool if ya did.
3) Please follow the co-host. I love helping and promoting these amazing women in the blog world! I do this to not only meet new people, but help my friends make new friends and readers.
4) Mingle with your fellow Bloggers.

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Please join me in welcoming this weeks co-host; Amanda!

Her blog is "Voyage of the MeeMee". Amanda is not only drop dead gorgeous but absolutely hilarious. I love reading her posts, especially yesterday's "Valentine's Day is Stupid". She is an animal lover, shopaholic, book worm, beauty fanatic, food junkie, nap lovin' fool. A 20-something who still uses her fingers to count. I can't sing, but, I do anyway. I can't dance, but, I do anyway. Nothing is more important to me than my friends, family, dog, and doggy Daddy. If I could travel anywhere, I would go to Hogwarts. Honestly, what is not to love about this girl?

PS: I have never done this before, but I would like to do a Q&A for my blog. Is there anything you would like to know? Be it health, fitness, life, weight loss, cooking - anything?! You can ask anonymously, just please be nice! ask.fm/FitnessBlondieL

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