tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68810256312581632632024-02-18T22:49:34.883-08:00Work In Progressrandom thoughts by jennifer stoddartJennifer Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04241053787278478578noreply@blogger.comBlogger441125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881025631258163263.post-50706200583441363232009-09-08T13:03:00.007-07:002009-09-08T18:17:59.509-07:00ChangesFor two years, I logged my every thought and feeling on my first blog over at <a href="http://www.friendster.com/">Friendster</a>. (It still absolutely breaks my heart that I lost all of my content from those early days...) Following that has been my (just about) two and a half year run here at <a href="http://www.blogger.com/">Blogger</a>... but I suppose it was only a matter of time before I was antsy for another change. This weekend, I finally bit the bullet and made the move over to <a href="http://wordpress.com/">WordPress</a>. I have to admit that I was fairly pleased with myself for doing as much of this on my own as I did; however, I also owe a million thanks to my little bro, <a href="http://hollow-star.net/blog/">Janine</a> and <a href="http://hummingbird604.com/">Raul</a> for all of their help with the transition.<br /><br />Please update your feeds, bookmarks and blogrolls accordingly. The home of my "shiny new blog" is right here:<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><a href="http://jenniferstoddart.com/">Work In Progress</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">Thanks everybody for all of your support! I hope that you'll follow me into the next phase...</span><br /></span>Jennifer Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04241053787278478578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881025631258163263.post-14778610264558767492009-09-07T06:48:00.002-07:002009-09-07T10:26:44.672-07:00I Had To Find The Brake<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jenniferlstoddart/3894548727/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 390px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieCBDKUgVIPiBW1X6t_1pSE11TWoThsSx3B2YZzkIjNn44tOeiIuN_1I5xxWjOoXin_fczRBB7HvyuvJghQPNteyvd4RoHEFmaDgzrc1YQQsLD8Cu2Hwz6Z3WoVlWWtYRaQV0VRby1DKo/s400/braids.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378552584178236114" border="0" /></a><br />I often feel like if I stop for one minute, I'll shut down and I won't be able to start back up again. Then like a house of cards, everything will come tumbling down. I'm a control freak and I'm attracted to extremes, so sometimes I don't even realize how hard I'm pushing myself.<br /><br />In the last few weeks, I have been sicker than I can ever remember being. It has made me realize that I'm not invincible; that if I don't take care of myself, I won't be capable of doing what I need to do. Caught up with "being in the zone, " and so busy congratulating myself for how much weight I'd lost, I didn't even realize how little I was eating, the limited hours of sleep that I was getting, or how hard I was pushing my body with intense workout sessions. Commitments on top of commitments, and I couldn't ever bring myself to just say no. I kept motoring through. I hate letting people down, so will go to just about any length to avoid it. Go, go, go is what I did, until I finally hit my breaking point, and ended up being forced to do nothing but<span style="font-style: italic;"> </span>rest for almost two whole weeks. I started to genuinely worry that I was never going to get better. I guess this was my body's way of pulling on the reigns. Without balance, bodies, minds, and even machines break down. How easily I seem to forget that.<br /><br />Finally starting to feel better, I have spent this weekend allowing myself to unravel, digging deep underneath all those layers of muck to see what was going on in the cluttered up parts of my mind and the empty spaces of my heart.<br /><br />Life involves constantly readjusting priorities and trying find balance. I recognize now that I need to start making my health and well being a priority. I need to listen to my body and learn how to relax. Oh, how I've fought it. As it turns out, I'm actually <span style="font-style: italic;">not</span> the energizer bunny.<br /><br />I will rest tonight,<br />to the tips of my toes.Jennifer Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04241053787278478578noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881025631258163263.post-38908581042716866342009-09-06T13:48:00.005-07:002009-09-06T14:03:22.002-07:00Butter And Blogs<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQuehIe7MEOWC7np2xGRXjfJcTxnxB_JnuFeycmsBjChkWNNnp_tjw_k0ic7oSaRmuIZseVgC3R27YTyk_eOmhbXFbVg5eOOdcDU1tOCEUEmRPuBkEAKmDabgke1ELPzM3AJttoB65GkU/s1600-h/meryl.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQuehIe7MEOWC7np2xGRXjfJcTxnxB_JnuFeycmsBjChkWNNnp_tjw_k0ic7oSaRmuIZseVgC3R27YTyk_eOmhbXFbVg5eOOdcDU1tOCEUEmRPuBkEAKmDabgke1ELPzM3AJttoB65GkU/s400/meryl.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378460523388682370" border="0" /></a><br />I saw <i>Julie and Julia</i>, and loved it! It really made me want to think about some sort of short-term goal that I can set for myself, that makes every day a little more fun and challenging. Hmmm…<br /><br />And if Sophie Dahl's <a href="http://jenniferstoddart.blogspot.com/2009/09/voluptuous-delights.html">book</a> wasn't enough inspiration to get me to put on an apron and spend some time in the kitchen, this film certainly gave me an extra push in that direction.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi997LzfJx8PwAIg1oboTB9pfdMYI_dBa4UKgoKF2XPrr9-nkbVwXqNg_BHrKJlh40D-ETvnWjJoi-X2S9BQkyDMX4Wnzn1FwtXDyu5Uz2MoaALsA8wMUxaMFh9LsZjNsADI5_zZKtnCdA/s1600-h/julia.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 287px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi997LzfJx8PwAIg1oboTB9pfdMYI_dBa4UKgoKF2XPrr9-nkbVwXqNg_BHrKJlh40D-ETvnWjJoi-X2S9BQkyDMX4Wnzn1FwtXDyu5Uz2MoaALsA8wMUxaMFh9LsZjNsADI5_zZKtnCdA/s400/julia.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378460896315748178" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Photos: Sony Pictures</span>Jennifer Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04241053787278478578noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881025631258163263.post-47976573778762791112009-09-05T19:09:00.027-07:002009-09-05T22:25:41.207-07:00Tennis, Anyone?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRAjCWIIOevxpXoiZkUfALXtslHkHMbPA2bL6_jksayhGCuBs1qydZ6MtvwZOPSajntwAJcSek69TTVvtcXlVuxGUeHzLSZhbgJAm9HYbq6aE3Yux-YzURc-zCW2dBPtjcLooiW3BznWc/s1600-h/tennis1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRAjCWIIOevxpXoiZkUfALXtslHkHMbPA2bL6_jksayhGCuBs1qydZ6MtvwZOPSajntwAJcSek69TTVvtcXlVuxGUeHzLSZhbgJAm9HYbq6aE3Yux-YzURc-zCW2dBPtjcLooiW3BznWc/s400/tennis1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378183082786277922" border="0" /></a><br />The season's final Grand Slam is here, and the all-white outfits from Wimbledon and clay-stained duds from Roland Garros have given way to some of the season's loudest fashion statements. Long the home of John McEnroe's headbands and the understated styles of Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova, the courts at Flushing Meadows have seen everything from Serena Williams' cat suit to Roger Federer's monogrammed jackets in recent years. This year's U.S. Open is no different.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJLGOFkhTwA-gh2Xf0QnYlKfjmyVqDgPM_9jsjqYPM7fZFWL5wAU-7Rw29AyeFeX_eqLszCMZTzlOpEavczXIzsdtDmj329pkhNsk7MlM1ju_KI_w_8wTC0nj1fRg73D0OGxDGXd_1idk/s1600-h/bethanie-mattek-sands.jpg"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghkeVR8G8sI-ApoFlSXICH0mobt6F09Sz80AEjFfGZxve6lXQrLIuDBLmHxlz00UqMNw74RQiFJQsHoyAv4Zd6a2s7avL5w2Jfxkg1fYWmHqZ54R5MiWi7-DHUVagm5Id-1CTfwFcHYbU/s1600-h/rog.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 328px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghkeVR8G8sI-ApoFlSXICH0mobt6F09Sz80AEjFfGZxve6lXQrLIuDBLmHxlz00UqMNw74RQiFJQsHoyAv4Zd6a2s7avL5w2Jfxkg1fYWmHqZ54R5MiWi7-DHUVagm5Id-1CTfwFcHYbU/s400/rog.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378180088908843410" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5SSjzhG5cdS4Ac4AYWNCGFX1MukpzDYfvPL7UDjgsj6XvdV370x7iJhgjRNr45FbNRGE9Bhe9r3V2Q8nLQPhP5frD7O8Xy3yaWtQgIxLz6fRUouVtEVFyZPDmQS5vp2d16AejDoEncN4/s1600-h/melanie+oudin.jpg"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA4DMdICGPwe4lMnO2hy0b2p-ZppXDhHAcmmxY36ujRSR_UZgob9E1c_34_2f7gyNYmLjfCLaP7b-U2TruGVo8mVggXotZnqygB0hxJ5w5qmaybuKlukWA1LkemBcxdOjbZSno3fIZmGw/s1600-h/maria2.jpg"></a><br />I've been glued to the action. Since opening day of the tournament, we've not only seen lots of seriously bold colours and designs on the athletes, but some great, classic looks as well.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk8SKo3wZFCvH2m5P0zo7n4W0AkOv1Ofsb1dZWSxtM2WzyRh-QA1dy9S_IQgu8DEAV7THEzgVoeWo2fZcyObBwbZaWASH42c-ylTHH1oSKfz0BT0kzEK8eTjUzmK9uV1ZDB9nQO9kmUyg/s1600-h/1-usopenrafael-nadal.jpg"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgySMBsNPrxrF5fiZNtYk4izeHZnGl7njnRkoKxIv0YDvo7QKb2yLxejVCWBUulbHZ-n-fxTXDSfsJG5TOmFa86bE2vGfEC7ohIIxf2bFKUXUA9oxuQRkOQc5fk0P1DdfbW5pwbAwOg0oc/s1600-h/8-usopen-andy-Roddick.jpg"></a><br />Serena Williams rocked Fuchsia by Nike, while her sister Venus <a target="_blank" href="http://www.stylelist.com/blog/photos/from-red-carpet-to-your-closet-venus-williams/936165"></a>came back from a knee injury to win in a bright pink tennis dress featuring her specialized crest.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJaIeos-3iDL2gaXd5f-QWeyFkcYAjsv9StUhfXg3_7zAZYGrSXvavPVJbMCJ34bLiYo4ZJqeKdwAo15KSo1ivbqzg2LkwMtUhm3NR7x3A3ilnillErZbjCC9w6NhfRJO65KBdp0yuuLo/s1600-h/9-usopen-+caroline-Wozniacki.jpg"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5SSjzhG5cdS4Ac4AYWNCGFX1MukpzDYfvPL7UDjgsj6XvdV370x7iJhgjRNr45FbNRGE9Bhe9r3V2Q8nLQPhP5frD7O8Xy3yaWtQgIxLz6fRUouVtEVFyZPDmQS5vp2d16AejDoEncN4/s1600-h/melanie+oudin.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_BBox4crGT9mQ5iZXPPDCfkUL6W6zdj4WkyFQgd_0zERW1X7EaNsMGUzYO4VgHVS00Ob0I1WySlfd78j4Qe1cKNi3b1bPQe8fQTzEIwzwJJALK_jCzmz3CtuQ2qVUaaOh6kFnqEdDVz4/s1600-h/7-+usopen-+serena-williams.jpg"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGcEKcvE6IaLQVff64lpZzq5nCjhaH19TZcvLQG8FKzSEvO2vjVkExJai67cznA912bt58W4jVE_EV_43Oe3tLV6uQoLqo239V1UxRMu9jUSy8Eo36u6lZRqQyXya2J4S9rn51LL2SQlM/s1600-h/10-+usopen-+gail-Brodsky.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_BBox4crGT9mQ5iZXPPDCfkUL6W6zdj4WkyFQgd_0zERW1X7EaNsMGUzYO4VgHVS00Ob0I1WySlfd78j4Qe1cKNi3b1bPQe8fQTzEIwzwJJALK_jCzmz3CtuQ2qVUaaOh6kFnqEdDVz4/s1600-h/7-+usopen-+serena-williams.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 312px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_BBox4crGT9mQ5iZXPPDCfkUL6W6zdj4WkyFQgd_0zERW1X7EaNsMGUzYO4VgHVS00Ob0I1WySlfd78j4Qe1cKNi3b1bPQe8fQTzEIwzwJJALK_jCzmz3CtuQ2qVUaaOh6kFnqEdDVz4/s400/7-+usopen-+serena-williams.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378172046203383746" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMC1k69kztHMhdz2wBm2YyWYILRUsU-WjbTnsVtIrsGOmcR2VZFU3iQztR1I1FUPxBYWxk5l0xHPLBrqgmW2QAHOx2zYyXcpWHPpFBYbNzTc4Ra-M4pqi8QLxlFQF0xYn2dCBcYpeHHP0/s1600-h/2-usopen-venus-williams.cut.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 386px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMC1k69kztHMhdz2wBm2YyWYILRUsU-WjbTnsVtIrsGOmcR2VZFU3iQztR1I1FUPxBYWxk5l0xHPLBrqgmW2QAHOx2zYyXcpWHPpFBYbNzTc4Ra-M4pqi8QLxlFQF0xYn2dCBcYpeHHP0/s400/2-usopen-venus-williams.cut.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378171422492314770" border="0" /></a><br />Bouncing back victoriously from her shoulder injury, Maria Sharapova advanced to the second round of the U.S. Open with a 6-3, 6-0 victory over Bulgaria's Tsveta Pironkova. As always, Sharapova looked fashionable in her black tennis dress with silver straps and a silver headband. Coordinated on all fronts! I'm lusting after her gorgeous Tiffany's earrings too. Maria always brings glamour to the court.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrjsm00pE-syXIgptNYs7Z9Fednm5kyxgMftvzkhS1SFd0pohDKQ9WH1mo7iVtxcr06r6NKKa1YLr_bwLD6H3aL_V3B_FxAhYquJ88uIDF8T6UQ6i_puCN1oLZYsdmJxcyQHtNjJ5-eU0/s1600-h/3-usopen-maria-sharapova.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 286px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrjsm00pE-syXIgptNYs7Z9Fednm5kyxgMftvzkhS1SFd0pohDKQ9WH1mo7iVtxcr06r6NKKa1YLr_bwLD6H3aL_V3B_FxAhYquJ88uIDF8T6UQ6i_puCN1oLZYsdmJxcyQHtNjJ5-eU0/s400/3-usopen-maria-sharapova.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378171493830483010" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA4DMdICGPwe4lMnO2hy0b2p-ZppXDhHAcmmxY36ujRSR_UZgob9E1c_34_2f7gyNYmLjfCLaP7b-U2TruGVo8mVggXotZnqygB0hxJ5w5qmaybuKlukWA1LkemBcxdOjbZSno3fIZmGw/s1600-h/maria2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 340px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA4DMdICGPwe4lMnO2hy0b2p-ZppXDhHAcmmxY36ujRSR_UZgob9E1c_34_2f7gyNYmLjfCLaP7b-U2TruGVo8mVggXotZnqygB0hxJ5w5qmaybuKlukWA1LkemBcxdOjbZSno3fIZmGw/s400/maria2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378179649751386898" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5SSjzhG5cdS4Ac4AYWNCGFX1MukpzDYfvPL7UDjgsj6XvdV370x7iJhgjRNr45FbNRGE9Bhe9r3V2Q8nLQPhP5frD7O8Xy3yaWtQgIxLz6fRUouVtEVFyZPDmQS5vp2d16AejDoEncN4/s1600-h/melanie+oudin.jpg"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA4DMdICGPwe4lMnO2hy0b2p-ZppXDhHAcmmxY36ujRSR_UZgob9E1c_34_2f7gyNYmLjfCLaP7b-U2TruGVo8mVggXotZnqygB0hxJ5w5qmaybuKlukWA1LkemBcxdOjbZSno3fIZmGw/s1600-h/maria2.jpg"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Alcpclt_MmtmoP4oCY7zRPXfSSB2ZZdoExW3vi3YSDOM-WKq7dmmer74_hBDQpPe_WDNbKrBztqYBu5xNh5ETrUUygb9BWeZe5SCQR-LQgddMWDPLyPHS601D9-HHqgyRfdn9m9_Pw0/s1600-h/Magdalena-Rybarikova.jpg"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJLGOFkhTwA-gh2Xf0QnYlKfjmyVqDgPM_9jsjqYPM7fZFWL5wAU-7Rw29AyeFeX_eqLszCMZTzlOpEavczXIzsdtDmj329pkhNsk7MlM1ju_KI_w_8wTC0nj1fRg73D0OGxDGXd_1idk/s1600-h/bethanie-mattek-sands.jpg"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGcEKcvE6IaLQVff64lpZzq5nCjhaH19TZcvLQG8FKzSEvO2vjVkExJai67cznA912bt58W4jVE_EV_43Oe3tLV6uQoLqo239V1UxRMu9jUSy8Eo36u6lZRqQyXya2J4S9rn51LL2SQlM/s1600-h/10-+usopen-+gail-Brodsky.jpg"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJaIeos-3iDL2gaXd5f-QWeyFkcYAjsv9StUhfXg3_7zAZYGrSXvavPVJbMCJ34bLiYo4ZJqeKdwAo15KSo1ivbqzg2LkwMtUhm3NR7x3A3ilnillErZbjCC9w6NhfRJO65KBdp0yuuLo/s1600-h/9-usopen-+caroline-Wozniacki.jpg"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgySMBsNPrxrF5fiZNtYk4izeHZnGl7njnRkoKxIv0YDvo7QKb2yLxejVCWBUulbHZ-n-fxTXDSfsJG5TOmFa86bE2vGfEC7ohIIxf2bFKUXUA9oxuQRkOQc5fk0P1DdfbW5pwbAwOg0oc/s1600-h/8-usopen-andy-Roddick.jpg"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg29QLYhG714Ott3rBc48m9hkxsyWieTOMMP3lPphjmS_Qd5aSzepoQzVCDaI-6cXfclPopdVhZZIIHRgrsSQoiY6-2Slzw3N3keAWgdekem8SM26Mt-HzvwIZ3xFq9R6j4H8ArLQzoeEw/s1600-h/6-usopen-fernando-Verdasco.c.jpg"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB6T4qj-3AXVYRxwUh0zz75S1obCi9p23hg7Lu_oCece-4o0QB7T7MGzcUxqhQ6VJRj9MoStAiHrkRtIakEqLx3EF9RKcObrNZPnJWYu_pMRwr4dATB0CuPedrBeQJ-YJUwm_vIx6ymbM/s1600-h/5-usopen-+yaroslava-Shvedova.c.jpg"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2hYM7fb6U3gbkFZpTA_e7ilwxUo-d-HZGukJL3FfAq85gokkxq8br9ElEHOqGAcjMOj9epmSZ4qBMf9BAtDfb_vQ69M22lSlmCG1xxJil_a520wyF0Asxs_MzzJZ7WHbqOYVZJYcDpQ0/s1600-h/4-usopen-roger-federer.jpg"></a><br />Today, she donned the same style dress in a pink tone with bright neon yellow details and swapped her headband for a visor.<br /><br />17 year old Melanie Oudin knocked off the three-time Grand Slam champion and former No. 1 Sharapova 3-6, 6-4, 7-5 this afternoon in a huge upset. The youngster brought some style to the court with her colourful kicks.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA4DMdICGPwe4lMnO2hy0b2p-ZppXDhHAcmmxY36ujRSR_UZgob9E1c_34_2f7gyNYmLjfCLaP7b-U2TruGVo8mVggXotZnqygB0hxJ5w5qmaybuKlukWA1LkemBcxdOjbZSno3fIZmGw/s1600-h/maria2.jpg"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.ladydragon.com/wtatennis/MARIA/050909.html"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 342px; height: 357px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5SSjzhG5cdS4Ac4AYWNCGFX1MukpzDYfvPL7UDjgsj6XvdV370x7iJhgjRNr45FbNRGE9Bhe9r3V2Q8nLQPhP5frD7O8Xy3yaWtQgIxLz6fRUouVtEVFyZPDmQS5vp2d16AejDoEncN4/s400/melanie+oudin.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378184589043900354" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo: <a href="http://www.ladydragon.com/wtatennis/MARIA/050909.html">Ladydragon</a></span><br /><br />There are so many fashionably coordinated looks on the court at this tournament. If anybody understands how a great outfit can enhance your performance, it's me! (wink) Just putting this post together has pumped me up to get to the gym in some cute <a href="http://www.roxy.com/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=3533484">Roxy Athletix</a> gear!<br /><br />These days, a good sense of style seems to be just as important as good racquets and sneakers.<br /><br />Here are some more of my favourite U.S. Open looks:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJaIeos-3iDL2gaXd5f-QWeyFkcYAjsv9StUhfXg3_7zAZYGrSXvavPVJbMCJ34bLiYo4ZJqeKdwAo15KSo1ivbqzg2LkwMtUhm3NR7x3A3ilnillErZbjCC9w6NhfRJO65KBdp0yuuLo/s1600-h/9-usopen-+caroline-Wozniacki.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 252px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJaIeos-3iDL2gaXd5f-QWeyFkcYAjsv9StUhfXg3_7zAZYGrSXvavPVJbMCJ34bLiYo4ZJqeKdwAo15KSo1ivbqzg2LkwMtUhm3NR7x3A3ilnillErZbjCC9w6NhfRJO65KBdp0yuuLo/s400/9-usopen-+caroline-Wozniacki.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378172592138601586" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgySMBsNPrxrF5fiZNtYk4izeHZnGl7njnRkoKxIv0YDvo7QKb2yLxejVCWBUulbHZ-n-fxTXDSfsJG5TOmFa86bE2vGfEC7ohIIxf2bFKUXUA9oxuQRkOQc5fk0P1DdfbW5pwbAwOg0oc/s1600-h/8-usopen-andy-Roddick.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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Who wants to play me?<br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);">Photos courtesy of Sports Illustrated</span></span>Jennifer Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04241053787278478578noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881025631258163263.post-42455839194945647572009-09-04T03:31:00.010-07:002009-09-04T11:44:06.188-07:00A New Season In The City<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe1nVR_vYbAzuzxVAHW2LOoTAZVn0Rm_t1qUTxg66vIn0DeLvbSyDkmpnOhyFXp5PuOPEsSlcUtv7ZrFLfMxgEkTjkvijLpJGOg4mhaxiCPuIAES1JTpzNjNbSpguJjn0NDHHu0lXs9CM/s1600-h/whitney-port-pink.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe1nVR_vYbAzuzxVAHW2LOoTAZVn0Rm_t1qUTxg66vIn0DeLvbSyDkmpnOhyFXp5PuOPEsSlcUtv7ZrFLfMxgEkTjkvijLpJGOg4mhaxiCPuIAES1JTpzNjNbSpguJjn0NDHHu0lXs9CM/s400/whitney-port-pink.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377681745432045330" border="0" /></a><br />The first episode of the second season of <span style="font-style: italic;">The City</span> is set to air September 29th on MTV and I'd be a lying if I didn't admit that I can't wait. So many rumours, and by the sound of it, so many changes. As usual, what excites me the most, of course, is the fashion.<br /><br />via <a href="http://tvwatch.people.com/2009/09/02/new-job-new-guy-for-whitney-port-on-the-city/">People TV Watch</a>:<br /><br /><blockquote><p><span style="font-size:85%;">First of all, her former boss <strong>Kelly Cutrone</strong> has made Whitney an offer</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> she can’t refuse, to come back to People’s Revolution in New York, working “five, six hours </span><span style="font-size:85%;">a day” while at the same time working on her own fashion line. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:85%;">Meanwhile, her former <a href="http://tvwatch.people.com/2009/03/03/the-city-recap-olivia-steals-whitneys-thunder/">nemesis coworker</a> at Diane Von Furstenberg, <strong>O</strong></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>livia Palermo</strong>, is turning her promotion into a new job at <em>Elle</em>, where she’s already clashing with <strong>Erin Kaplan</strong>, a PR director for the fashion mag.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:85%;">Since her days on <em>The Hills</em>, Whitney has always been focused on a career in fashion, but there will be two big distractions for her as season 1 continues. First, a pal from Los Angeles, <strong>Roxy Olin</strong>, has arrived at the doorstep of Whitney’s new West Village apartment, looking for a place to stay and a new job. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:85%;">Second, of course, is a new guy. With <strong>Jay Lyon</strong> <a href="http://tvwatch.people.com/2009/03/17/the-city-whitney-port-jay-lyon-split/">in her past</a>, Whitne</span><span style="font-size:85%;">y is single and hanging out with a cute new guy named <strong>Freddy</strong>.</span></p></blockquote><br />Check out the trailer:<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/6UdHnbN9EeI&hl=en&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/6UdHnbN9EeI&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><br />My girl crush on <a href="http://whitneyport.celebuzz.com/">Whitney Port</a> will undoubtedly carry on into the fall. Here are some recent photos of Whit out and about in New York. 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They have been taken from various websites. If your photo has not been credited and you would like it to be, please e-mail me.**</span>Jennifer Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04241053787278478578noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881025631258163263.post-61177711816509066412009-09-03T10:19:00.016-07:002009-09-03T10:59:39.808-07:00Carrie's Back<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCdk0ocXwir6tX9LHxpkwYf2jxRd4EoZM997yDpWxmFpOb8vJw2EKzRQMakSm5O5uDH5vo9diMUKMIXLO91Zh7Pbali1O9ac1OkP_2-mIC_cBeJ0cF2v8Nt3fIgZLcCpoTVOY2PC08cB0/s1600-h/bigcarrie.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 290px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCdk0ocXwir6tX9LHxpkwYf2jxRd4EoZM997yDpWxmFpOb8vJw2EKzRQMakSm5O5uDH5vo9diMUKMIXLO91Zh7Pbali1O9ac1OkP_2-mIC_cBeJ0cF2v8Nt3fIgZLcCpoTVOY2PC08cB0/s400/bigcarrie.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377299248715203154" border="0" /></a><br />Filming for the second <span style="font-style: italic;">Sex And The City</span> movie has begun in New York City. It's true, initially I wasn't totally pumped on the idea of another film, but I'd be lying if didn't admit that I am absolutely giddy over these first glimpses of the fabulously fashionable Carrie Bradshaw's wardrobe. Check out these photos taken on set this week...would you look at those Louboutins? Oh my!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTV0ety2HVVZmPmaD762zlAitk3J7T8dy8zTpj2u-eQdCL4awAJ3YkZEUundZhrCBOQv-Mp_fhTtgdzbJk6X8DtFoc-W5LoeiFwyuFBJjCWeSuEiIVPBYE1PwMyPM9YRh7PWwmsoELYk8/s1600-h/carrie22.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTV0ety2HVVZmPmaD762zlAitk3J7T8dy8zTpj2u-eQdCL4awAJ3YkZEUundZhrCBOQv-Mp_fhTtgdzbJk6X8DtFoc-W5LoeiFwyuFBJjCWeSuEiIVPBYE1PwMyPM9YRh7PWwmsoELYk8/s400/carrie22.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377300825419129090" border="0" /></a><br />SJP looked stunning in a white Halston dress and Christina Louboutin heels, carrying a Chanel clutch bag. The kicks are my favourite part... (how <span style="font-style: italic;">hot</span> are those??)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgtxuMvDwrZGQemNfuusZN9nDEmAqsct43Fg7K7-e87Jar4w48Kcva36BFj_cDUFOqiJKD9f4bh-PbIDbP4AyfuFQ-UQVeZ21n7FHz0hjlFauCHwdUkYP4Cb2X3J869O7-MzNmVVcW8g4/s1600-h/carrie3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 391px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgtxuMvDwrZGQemNfuusZN9nDEmAqsct43Fg7K7-e87Jar4w48Kcva36BFj_cDUFOqiJKD9f4bh-PbIDbP4AyfuFQ-UQVeZ21n7FHz0hjlFauCHwdUkYP4Cb2X3J869O7-MzNmVVcW8g4/s400/carrie3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377297710456092370" border="0" /></a><br />Loving this gorgeous purple pleated dress and super glam flapper-esque Christian Louboutin Gino T-strap shoes.<br /><br />Fashion guru Patricia Field is getting sky high marks right off the bat. Now bring on Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Photos from various sources</span>Jennifer Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04241053787278478578noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881025631258163263.post-53570092518355462212009-09-02T15:15:00.021-07:002009-09-03T11:03:45.035-07:00Voluptuous Delights<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUY8uTJmlCogUkaIrgs7SsI_rIaW_w9ZRTaoVs26VPZlgL-gfPRJZM0vwWbw2eFXp0d13Tvwy6TYLpfBN6uSOTrBNnaNh6u5j1dUVQ1Ie4XUfMvIPiUOwPUIg8QHW1IylZwNROkRMQ4aw/s1600-h/sophie+dahl.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 314px; height: 398px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUY8uTJmlCogUkaIrgs7SsI_rIaW_w9ZRTaoVs26VPZlgL-gfPRJZM0vwWbw2eFXp0d13Tvwy6TYLpfBN6uSOTrBNnaNh6u5j1dUVQ1Ie4XUfMvIPiUOwPUIg8QHW1IylZwNROkRMQ4aw/s400/sophie+dahl.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377004616598433026" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo: Sermulher</span>
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<br />Sophie Dahl, one of the most glorious women on the planet, shares delicious secrets from her slinky kitchen, funny stories and favourite recipes in a beautifully illustrated hardback:
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<br /><h2><span style="font-size:100%;">Miss Dahl's Voluptuous Delights: The Art Of Eating A L</span><span style="font-size:100%;">ittle Of What You Fancy </span></h2>
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<br />As somebody with a pretty rocky relationship with food, (and who is by no means a cook) I really appreciate Miss Dahl's honesty (and fantastic suggestions). Her book, full of delectable recipes for each season, photographed to magical perfection and accompanied by her positively Mitford-esque writing voice and a luscious abundant take on food. Sophie also writes about her battle with weight and her body. Flirting with every food fad from Atkins to raw food over the years, she has had both misadventures and victories in her quest to have a sound healthy relationship with food. She writes about the how press never understood that her weight ballooned during her modeling years not because she was a compulsive over-eater or a <span style="font-style: italic;">"fatty</span>," but because she felt the pressure of a hardened industry where she did not fit in. She ate for comfort, she ate for sadness, she ate because she felt the expectations of everyone telling her 'you are an inspiration for everyone normal and large', she ate because it seemed like she had to be big, otherwise what the hell was she doing in this glamourous world? Then she discusses how later, after she lost the weight, she had to deal with people all over the world commenting on her shape. People were telling her that she had sold out, that she had lost her confidence, that she was much better and more authentic when she was full- figured. Sophie's frank analysis of her body throughout her life shows considerable and commendable hindsight. She writes with such poignancy and pathos, I felt very sympathetic. I could also relate.
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Ultimately, her book is less about food and more about eating, if that makes any sense. The happy medium where she finds herself now, slim and fit, leaves her in a healthy position- which is where this book is coming from.
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<br />As Sophie writes, "<span style="font-style: italic;">we have to change our understanding of what is beautiful and what is sexy." </span>She says that she has seen and been that woman who is <span style="font-style: italic;">"</span><span style="font-style: italic;">reed-thin and creamily voluptuous</span>. <span style="font-style: italic;">The women who are truly sexy are those who eat sensibly, but don't count calories or stuff their faces. They exercise, but in a way that they enjoy. They are not prisoners to their body" </span><div>
<br /></div><div><span style="font-style: italic;">"</span><span style="font-style: italic;">Sexy</span>," Sophie writes, <span style="font-style: italic;">"</span><span style="font-style: italic;">is inherent in a healthy appreciation for food, in having the energy to romp with your beloved, pick up your baby, cook dinner for your friends... it is feeling sated, having opinions and feeling alive.</span>"
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<br /></div><div> </div>Original, funny, quirky with a bit of whimsy, this glorious book is full of memoir, anecdote and delicious recipes, scattered with lovely Matisse-like line drawings that slope off the page. Love Sophie, love her book. I even find myself inspired to whip up some of her suggestions in my own kitchen. (Imagine that!)
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<br />Footnote:
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<br /><div>Sophie Dahl now lives in London after an eight year sojourn in New York. Her grandfather was the late author <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roald_Dahl" title="Roald Dahl">Roald Dahl</a>. Her first novel, <strong><em>Playing with the Grown-Ups</em></strong>, was published in 2007. She was contributing editor for Men's Vogue for three years and now works for, amongst others, British Vogue, American Vogue, Guardian, Spectator and The Times.
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<br /><div> <h2><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/images/episode/b00by1r7_512_288.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMB4zTf4IQlusdUOinio1csE5Gahyphenhyphen7MNRuZmZeCAZTfSYEkluRVNrLpeyb60Aae8qa8hx18JjsSDlIfwH-VqEEHT3pPXOfc5obxNM5o0OQoX02K2Ino2Iq9KSob39fljbakqdNm9QSH-Q/s400/sophiedahl.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377005651324012882" border="0" /></a></h2> </div><span style="font-size:78%;">Photos: BBC</span>
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<br />Miss <a href="http://www.vancityallie.com/">Vancity Allie</a> asked a great question in the comments about the recipes in the book, so I thought I'd answer right here for everybody.
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<br />Each recipe takes a few good quality ingredients and with just some simple preparation and cooking a lovely dish emerges. The recipes are mostly vegetarian, with just a few chicken and fish dishes. There are no demands for special equipment or techniques. Just assemble your ingredients and, as long as you have a basic understanding of how a kitchen works, you’ll be fine. (This is perfect for somebody like me!)
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<br />Here are a couple of the first ones that I plan to try:
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<br /><a href="http://media.play.com/ContentDocs/6096751b.pdf">Pear and Ginger Muffins</a>
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<br /><a href="http://media.play.com/ContentDocs/6096751c.pdf">Warm Winter Vegetable Salad</a>
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<br />And just to give you all an additional little taster, here’s an example of a possible day’s menu for each of the four seasons:
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<br />Autumn
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<br />Breakfast: Indian sweet potato pancakes
<br />Lunch: Chicken & halloumi kebabs with chanterelles
<br />Supper: Aubergine Parmigiana
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<br />Winter
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<br />Breakfast: Kedgeree with brown rice
<br />Lunch: Pasta puttanesca
<br />Supper: Monkfish with saffron sauce
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<br />Spring
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<br />Breakfast: Lemon & ricotta spelt pancakes
<br />Lunch: Crab & fennel salad
<br />Supper: Hortense’s fish soup
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<br />Summer
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<br />Breakfast: Scrambled eggs with watercress & smoked salmon
<br />Lunch: Fish cakes
<br />Supper: Wild rice risotto
<br />Jennifer Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04241053787278478578noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881025631258163263.post-67191078379595295892009-08-26T19:32:00.000-07:002009-08-26T18:32:57.145-07:00DC's King Of Vancouver<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgowNe4Ebvlwl_d_J93ashn7fIBdHkbo1QDaNqNP91v7KrBAxA41ree3jV83ldGJiE_TWxFCp6VftuLEY3GRsc1k7YTpUuR0lXk9bzZ_wIH67gVfnciiJwrA_sobz33GS1PwquZIeLxQkMh/s1600-h/JS-Lapierre--Kickflip-5-0.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgowNe4Ebvlwl_d_J93ashn7fIBdHkbo1QDaNqNP91v7KrBAxA41ree3jV83ldGJiE_TWxFCp6VftuLEY3GRsc1k7YTpUuR0lXk9bzZ_wIH67gVfnciiJwrA_sobz33GS1PwquZIeLxQkMh/s400/JS-Lapierre--Kickflip-5-0.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373760594755020322" border="0" /></a><br />The top finishers from the DC Nationals City Qualifiers all over Canada hit the famous Vancouver Skate Plaza in the heart of the city this past weekend for DC's <a href="http://skate.dcshoes.com/king/#/Vancouver/Home">King Of Vancouver</a>, the final stage for this summer’s series.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRESBNuNd4xvibt37Ao70cow3199r6O7zXcktMOz4sppAo4FWWZl09RgFNHJAlG1U3NOhQsE1JF0g0oVkjFJBu8RtJlK0KK4FzKAioO4cq4T_EvMnUNLySPkdJiV9eiuDrWQf0qfYZ89o/s1600-h/IMG_6520.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRESBNuNd4xvibt37Ao70cow3199r6O7zXcktMOz4sppAo4FWWZl09RgFNHJAlG1U3NOhQsE1JF0g0oVkjFJBu8RtJlK0KK4FzKAioO4cq4T_EvMnUNLySPkdJiV9eiuDrWQf0qfYZ89o/s400/IMG_6520.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374069148497342866" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijo2niLJ9FFHFb54K0dXk9Bjr5oxGg0nv9Kyxn6t3q_I7qfyIOmQc9AgddeLhGsKj9FzbK7LyIVd_UO7mHuXRlbjLJBJWMvEtHqRmO6NAiRWFXqYx9sEha-w1SepoPSsMBbW3y8yCbc78/s1600-h/JoshKalis_4235.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijo2niLJ9FFHFb54K0dXk9Bjr5oxGg0nv9Kyxn6t3q_I7qfyIOmQc9AgddeLhGsKj9FzbK7LyIVd_UO7mHuXRlbjLJBJWMvEtHqRmO6NAiRWFXqYx9sEha-w1SepoPSsMBbW3y8yCbc78/s400/JoshKalis_4235.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374278067236629442" border="0" /></a><br />DC’s <a href="http://dcshoes.com/king">King Of Series</a> is a global grassroots skateboarding contest. It travels to local street skate spots in cities across the globe, welcoming the city’s best unsponsored skateboarders to compete in a jam format contest. This weekend Vancouver also welcomed members of the <a href="http://skate.dcshoes.com/team-global/">Global DC skate team</a> including Colin McKay, Josh Kalis, Lindsey Robertson, Marquise Henry and Matt Miller.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5dtUmEuO9QvYaF22YHgh38MkfJ8vUrq0inJMR56KX7xFJBhGTklTuysUYfKu63b_17kpX2Ne7z-vHaqQGKtc4Q9kY24LVeb-3MIrvxU1c4Y9L5oL7rw7e2oMtSMDcfaj0cAQhWP9wGTA/s1600-h/IMG_6515.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5dtUmEuO9QvYaF22YHgh38MkfJ8vUrq0inJMR56KX7xFJBhGTklTuysUYfKu63b_17kpX2Ne7z-vHaqQGKtc4Q9kY24LVeb-3MIrvxU1c4Y9L5oL7rw7e2oMtSMDcfaj0cAQhWP9wGTA/s400/IMG_6515.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374170990741035586" border="0" /></a><br />The choice to have a King of contest in Vancouver was obvious—Vancouver has always been one of Canada’s best skate cities. The streets of Vancouver have spawned many pros including DC riders Colin McKay and Ryan Smith, with Vancouver's wooden indoor play lands (like the Skate Ranch) bringing up other future pros like Moses Itkonen, Sluggo, and Rick Howard. The city’s skate terrain is unique and versatile. On any day, you can skate the streets of downtown, the plaza in the heart of the city or hit up one of the many parks.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jenniferlstoddart/3857006013/in/photostream/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfcTdADzf5voOAhvQCbzVZjnoDs10ebhgmZhXizRraKPLfZCV-3BIEr7bZ2vTEshJR1L7y5fhzLAjCJG0EHawLrxl80EqSp58B1utS4yRnZkh5a3KUtoi0Od2xDhD8KE0k8x0E0gmFkCcP/s400/Copy+of+King+Of+Vanvouver+003.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374067853380340562" border="0" /></a><br />DC's Canadian Team Manager Trevn Sharp did an incredible job of heading up the DC Nationals Tour, culminating in the big show at KOV this past weekend. Reflecting on the summer's events, Trevn said, <span style="font-style: italic;">"We saw some amazing skating go down and realized that kids are getting better and better every year. This year we saw a lot of young guns coming out and ripping hard to secure a spot at the finals, proving that anything is possible when your knees are still fresh. Because every city is different, as is every skater, so were each of t</span><span style="font-style: italic;">he city qualifiers. With different elements associated with each province, each sk</span><span style="font-style: italic;">ater</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> had the</span><span style="font-style: italic;">ir own unique bag of tricks that they brought to the table.The line up for the Kin</span><span style="font-style: italic;">g Of Van is a mix of raw street skaters, buttery smooth control freaks, big gap assassins a</span><span style="font-style: italic;">nd young 'ins who seem to think that nothing is impossible. Fifty skaters will meet up in Vancouver and each has a shot at becoming the king."</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU9V1qLxa5mk4lMHpLXPPPp1wZGr3BNaJYoO_ynB-qg-YJZSuzYeoA-arYaY6Fpd0wNJVP2RUN8rKXIKg0H2R9UeoK_-dOdV64dLZtydGBwhYYNa855NU21d2JhWiKvnsNMuJxEmnbdRc-/s1600-h/King-of-Vancouver-JS-Lapierre.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU9V1qLxa5mk4lMHpLXPPPp1wZGr3BNaJYoO_ynB-qg-YJZSuzYeoA-arYaY6Fpd0wNJVP2RUN8rKXIKg0H2R9UeoK_-dOdV64dLZtydGBwhYYNa855NU21d2JhWiKvnsNMuJxEmnbdRc-/s400/King-of-Vancouver-JS-Lapierre.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373760705965533522" border="0" /></a><br />In the end, it was 16 year old JS Lapierre from Notre Dame, QC who reigned supreme. He placed first on both Saturday and Sunday, earning him the title of King. Lapierre walks away with instant global exposure throughout the skate world, a spot on DC's Canadian amateur team and $7000 of the $10,000 purse. He will also receive a “SHAZAM” in <i>Color Magazine</i>, where he will be partnered with some of the best photographers and writers in the industry.<br /><br />Plus, not only did DC hook up the skaters this weekend, at the end of the King Of Vancouver, a cheque for $10,000 was presented to the city of Vancouver for repairs and maintenance on the downtown skate plaza. The money will help ensure that the plaza remains the center for the Vancouver skate scene for years to come.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jenniferlstoddart/3856995455/in/set-72157622024803829/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJWZpbV2Xp4oc6S4I4s9tGDeCo2xqoYh-DvnveeK2MlNmH4e4WyLfihprAgOPDwwTEGKagmloMYd3SUAxJAOZkA8q-R4VQEdRa6j3yI47WYbXTJdI1cNsFfdfwdZ9x0mhjbLd7HOdPkL0/s400/IMG_6516.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374171454372953938" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jenniferlstoddart/3857780668/in/set-72157622024803829/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifvwi5s3P8AgovJu6kwEu0Y8wWnwE5w0fdEDLGK1prjoNGdZTfb4G6F4cSBWxf4K3AdtMfUZZJeP395LhC6MKonWhbNbyJJsQEkKL3Is4C0K1mWi1wVCnBh4_5FlQx9PzOETaD4xvu0qM/s400/IMG_6510.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374171778285683874" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jenniferlstoddart/3857012085/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFJK9XrMgNwUgxU0xqjv_rqr2n6w9VKXDaZrC9hLoTzUxv-K-XgOGG3hd8yhtk9cxKLQQrqz2Z2YDzL6w5-6fGjaHBGs7xDvLk35KerGfeGEXEKXdtDiKRmh76qdYRgS71p7A7NgTsruU/s400/Copy+of+King+Of+Vanvouver+007.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374274322958586482" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jenniferlstoddart/3856999907/in/set-72157622024803829/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSR-n1X3W211mB9bNq-cCrStby10OBCJCqk-OazZpT1IiINWlepQYfmWrWK6hu0TnS7A1Rj8hQDuw76T0WNota2_bS3iUBs5hMiI6oMb4Lj22aPVCgdCZ5nIXNwB0Ou6tq6uxQ7yGyyKs/s400/IMG_6524.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374173322440217394" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Under sunny blue skies, it was a fun filled and entertaining weekend at the skatepark for myself and the massive crowd who joined me.Jennifer Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04241053787278478578noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881025631258163263.post-90956859269073093272009-08-24T05:12:00.001-07:002009-08-24T06:44:59.088-07:00Back To Fall BasicsAfter being holed up in my apartment for what seemed like an eternity last week...with barely enough energy to get popsicles from my freezer and capable of little more than sleeping and whining (on account of being taken out by a case of strep throat), I found myself with time to think about what lies ahead...that's right kids, <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">fall fashion</span>! Today I felt inspired to share with you a few key things that I have on my radar for the coming season.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTITnCyO6t2Mk7mYJU_uhNh_ImipJAPZ4zOoHc5Tuka2iGdFVIOJv4YMx-Pe2-R7tR2FCzjI7bgwOnCIEXaJoBbGIj4NZcjUXyIUkIWsCF8Jas9rUgsD-Cibhii-Y0Y_oE_dvUdiGAt_hT/s1600-h/jeans+tees.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTITnCyO6t2Mk7mYJU_uhNh_ImipJAPZ4zOoHc5Tuka2iGdFVIOJv4YMx-Pe2-R7tR2FCzjI7bgwOnCIEXaJoBbGIj4NZcjUXyIUkIWsCF8Jas9rUgsD-Cibhii-Y0Y_oE_dvUdiGAt_hT/s400/jeans+tees.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372851967210815810" border="0" /></a><br /><span>1. First up,</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> jeans</span> are an absolute wardrobe essential. Jeans go with everything and there’s a pair out there to flatter everyone. No matter your personal style, there’s no way you can go into fall without at least one amazing pair of jeans. They’re the foundation of a look, part of countless great outfits, and one of the most comfortable and classic pieces you can own. This season there's no <span style="font-style: italic;">one </span>style to have but rather, there are several great fits and washes that work. Skinny, bootcut, boyfriend, ripped, bleached, tie-dyed, wide-leg trouser, ankle length, black, grey, dark indigo or brightly coloured- you can do no wrong with a great fitting pair of jeans this fall.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgezhAxDHV6AWK44XKS0I4kGNWc9keEdxFMGalE63mavLKX2JDMSi5P1bKeX6QM8J7u8fLnQd1efH_Mk3AW8bzZxZKVJgJs0Uunu9J37FKeZr-YsyPSQ4TlEGN02CqFPVxX_4fQxF5WqvLU/s1600-h/denimtrends.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 291px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgezhAxDHV6AWK44XKS0I4kGNWc9keEdxFMGalE63mavLKX2JDMSi5P1bKeX6QM8J7u8fLnQd1efH_Mk3AW8bzZxZKVJgJs0Uunu9J37FKeZr-YsyPSQ4TlEGN02CqFPVxX_4fQxF5WqvLU/s400/denimtrends.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372590390245631474" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8755vPNnCM_xiAsw0juHZiZM9oRWcrHQcNOH53y52bBo0KdxQH-Dt7JPz6etX5FDFTO9sRanWcw792mDadWosjBYFjn1-ePXOwuvjxTKnaSCdZvZl8FcM4c3jYjKFN1gW4qr5vRDO2WsS/s1600-h/boyfriend-jean.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 243px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8755vPNnCM_xiAsw0juHZiZM9oRWcrHQcNOH53y52bBo0KdxQH-Dt7JPz6etX5FDFTO9sRanWcw792mDadWosjBYFjn1-ePXOwuvjxTKnaSCdZvZl8FcM4c3jYjKFN1gW4qr5vRDO2WsS/s400/boyfriend-jean.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372592114306444066" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivsHhTy5IWAFMpY_vWL-FFz1av7jQ1kcUq1MD41do8o-8I4VvsW1LrGXofMOkMqCYU1cnCNgYDF92PQiVwGqaI-BuX9-nN4UWEn8dgd35VL9y4zlZ-ei_12FjMZszHvmea8wCGKhORPRlk/s1600-h/tiedyejeans.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivsHhTy5IWAFMpY_vWL-FFz1av7jQ1kcUq1MD41do8o-8I4VvsW1LrGXofMOkMqCYU1cnCNgYDF92PQiVwGqaI-BuX9-nN4UWEn8dgd35VL9y4zlZ-ei_12FjMZszHvmea8wCGKhORPRlk/s400/tiedyejeans.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372594474683901618" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8YPUV2hVbeoCQeYFX4nygMcdyn_-0ZvKVUekWUnAMa1xlqTvz_iRwyoD9PcoN9LQofrmhTydf914tVCrDoU7XrW4MssyyBx7JqOl5PiUgNJUtKqxcm48tBpgOVPVsk0R1Ox0qx_hfpIEV/s1600-h/coloureddenim.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8YPUV2hVbeoCQeYFX4nygMcdyn_-0ZvKVUekWUnAMa1xlqTvz_iRwyoD9PcoN9LQofrmhTydf914tVCrDoU7XrW4MssyyBx7JqOl5PiUgNJUtKqxcm48tBpgOVPVsk0R1Ox0qx_hfpIEV/s400/coloureddenim.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372593197874552978" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfSYg1GvELQOl2iphm2eQZXJoJy-MTa8Y1x4EVRcP6e7peQpncgvgWwQDu5aIcP6pMiCIjSevz-ES81liH0T4Rt2I7djxcV6uMnDFNGF112fAmR2p_MGyzJLyUshyphenhyphenfwKWoUvygab7N1cHp/s1600-h/jeans.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfSYg1GvELQOl2iphm2eQZXJoJy-MTa8Y1x4EVRcP6e7peQpncgvgWwQDu5aIcP6pMiCIjSevz-ES81liH0T4Rt2I7djxcV6uMnDFNGF112fAmR2p_MGyzJLyUshyphenhyphenfwKWoUvygab7N1cHp/s400/jeans.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372591404145105762" border="0" /></a><br />2. Who wouldn't want their hands free to sip a latte, send a Blackberry message or flip through the sale racks? Enter <span style="font-weight: bold;">crossbody bags</span>. Totally practical, totally hip. This fall you can sling your purse across your stylish outfit. I just picked up a <a href="http://www.roxy.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3535801&cp=2818169">cute one by Roxy</a>; it's perfect for Saturday shopping trips.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvNgL2Tk9ksBjW7vHTa0V0LgKqSO7YQk0BJX-Ia5vSnvxr5S_LATd1amSY6TWEn15vFhwLb_SMPq5yxL84mW45YQCms4AFaPNMIcsVZTphYxCDr6cPR1r7sEs57AniJth0YM_SwoXwmXaq/s1600-h/crossbodybags.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvNgL2Tk9ksBjW7vHTa0V0LgKqSO7YQk0BJX-Ia5vSnvxr5S_LATd1amSY6TWEn15vFhwLb_SMPq5yxL84mW45YQCms4AFaPNMIcsVZTphYxCDr6cPR1r7sEs57AniJth0YM_SwoXwmXaq/s400/crossbodybags.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372586409445362130" border="0" /></a><br />3. Another key piece for your fall wardrobe is<span style="font-weight: bold;"> the basic tee</span>. I don’t know about you, but I can’t think of a top more versatile or essential for daytime than the slouchy basic tee. It keeps you cool when it’s hot out, layers perfectly under everything, never looks too dressy and can be worn a million different ways. Even better, if you’re shopping on a budget, you can’t get more budget friendly than the slouchy basic tee shirt. I own the <a href="http://store.americanapparel.ca/women-basic-t-shirts.html">American Apparel</a> one shown below in several colours, and I love it. Soft, comfortable, and cheap. What more could a girl (or boy!) ask for? the <a href="http://www.quiksilver.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3502468&cp=3187747">Quiksilver Women's</a> line also has a ton of perfect, slouchy tees. Dress it up or dress it down, a comfy t-shirt never disappoints.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisjM4LoavLU-fC6ZqqALQLrSLEc9nhZhfQIv283COhnNA3me8s8zuX_I3SU7V7N6vHz28irL_wiOYqwipfu5_J7yQtgCTCkCqKHIAW8Yu3zItRL8oRrqRyosByP4XM8omZ64If0sDfgufi/s1600-h/thebasictee.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 211px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisjM4LoavLU-fC6ZqqALQLrSLEc9nhZhfQIv283COhnNA3me8s8zuX_I3SU7V7N6vHz28irL_wiOYqwipfu5_J7yQtgCTCkCqKHIAW8Yu3zItRL8oRrqRyosByP4XM8omZ64If0sDfgufi/s400/thebasictee.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372598411832937506" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlZqVsyGTBgNv8fQc05pPGZ3UnXaBe8rAZk0dKEr3qtbKz8v8Zak_oS4jdR1FtAYIcBuhoKjIH-XauMyLKs5xm-PGCRK9MgXhnBWQUaZbdShx3kJUFqyMYg6Z9pnLPEWS0IpXObPEqf8G2/s1600-h/blake+tee.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 285px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlZqVsyGTBgNv8fQc05pPGZ3UnXaBe8rAZk0dKEr3qtbKz8v8Zak_oS4jdR1FtAYIcBuhoKjIH-XauMyLKs5xm-PGCRK9MgXhnBWQUaZbdShx3kJUFqyMYg6Z9pnLPEWS0IpXObPEqf8G2/s400/blake+tee.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372618791463330514" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx8dnL4upUAOHo2T6O6mE0K_T9MDAEmkSfBpRk1ZG95bvb34IiYvTH6x9sHybkcqnbD3VP4n3gkTNTImLJYZfd8A94aM6iLz3fNsIjqUpRemxAobKrdCr-7TNtFpN5LnX3WGq6vvzVeDWw/s1600-h/basictee2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 329px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx8dnL4upUAOHo2T6O6mE0K_T9MDAEmkSfBpRk1ZG95bvb34IiYvTH6x9sHybkcqnbD3VP4n3gkTNTImLJYZfd8A94aM6iLz3fNsIjqUpRemxAobKrdCr-7TNtFpN5LnX3WGq6vvzVeDWw/s400/basictee2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372600459080261362" border="0" /></a><br /><span>4.</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> A great jacket</span> is perhaps the most essential fall piece that every girl needs in her wardrobe. Not only do jackets keep us warm on cool fall days, but they’re also important for wardrobe versatility and layering. Feeling like you wear the same thing every day? One new jacket can add tons of new looks to your rotation. Jackets are also the perfect way to cover up any perceived body “problem areas” – a well-cut blazer, for example, can cinch you in at the waist, making you look thinner and perfectly proportioned. The hottest jackets this fall include: the denim jacket, the motorcycle jacket, the embellished military jacket and the boyfriend blazer.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMF0mmhdPL6E3q3V-3MIlFurjAL8XAaJZ2iX1-TYCsj8ZQkABIhBy8gk2heTnMszzkCvsltYyb3omj0rh5MKMkQUIx1F6Hu4jY7NFxRkLjBbzOGvJ9GBT4x5waeDJi3pRBHwx0ce4cLs97/s1600-h/denimjacket1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 356px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMF0mmhdPL6E3q3V-3MIlFurjAL8XAaJZ2iX1-TYCsj8ZQkABIhBy8gk2heTnMszzkCvsltYyb3omj0rh5MKMkQUIx1F6Hu4jY7NFxRkLjBbzOGvJ9GBT4x5waeDJi3pRBHwx0ce4cLs97/s400/denimjacket1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372604854953434450" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl7RutbNiM8OERxvYb9sy3mpjlvJzFhKGP7NMCMpADQdP8Tx47-lGh8qOJaywU9SV78EINRkhLIQxGpsWKp6iI3ZHxuPe2i71iyNUGbzbQp8lsTIyQvidKijK6FgePNCGAW-tv5PDh7TUo/s1600-h/moto3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 261px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl7RutbNiM8OERxvYb9sy3mpjlvJzFhKGP7NMCMpADQdP8Tx47-lGh8qOJaywU9SV78EINRkhLIQxGpsWKp6iI3ZHxuPe2i71iyNUGbzbQp8lsTIyQvidKijK6FgePNCGAW-tv5PDh7TUo/s400/moto3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372605726626362882" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUhzGlNNWykr9AJXA284z9nYWtnkksbVMMMZcMRqXZNGBF1jGB7NOy8xLHL4dKkjOwvcuoi6QsqljF-e9iQwRvW56_l3fzCCCeEcDolM2HRhhJKi8BUTzeilY6aixks0O_phkCrgrticGd/s1600-h/taylor-momsen-rock-chick-2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 274px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUhzGlNNWykr9AJXA284z9nYWtnkksbVMMMZcMRqXZNGBF1jGB7NOy8xLHL4dKkjOwvcuoi6QsqljF-e9iQwRvW56_l3fzCCCeEcDolM2HRhhJKi8BUTzeilY6aixks0O_phkCrgrticGd/s400/taylor-momsen-rock-chick-2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372612871705822978" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje_Z_nfG2TKyznK8yhf4GOy3aGI626C5H7z7rIuj0S2HMXen10tZ-zhFUToiDQrHrdxsbmqbNDH2UAQj1Z3pnV9oAlRkmVVjJPal52TiGTecWZTWEl4WGvwD9jQuxWduS_nluOz5EHBGcn/s1600-h/militaryjacket.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 380px; height: 340px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje_Z_nfG2TKyznK8yhf4GOy3aGI626C5H7z7rIuj0S2HMXen10tZ-zhFUToiDQrHrdxsbmqbNDH2UAQj1Z3pnV9oAlRkmVVjJPal52TiGTecWZTWEl4WGvwD9jQuxWduS_nluOz5EHBGcn/s400/militaryjacket.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372606174628449826" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX5VwA7VaHY8TrqdiGilynakgbUnaMgeeAC0fupUl1l7BYNjc6QaCiDfR7LUNuWJvtklgjB1im2Xd0qq2Izcn2x4bdKlgYB_cBIWODO_BNCMASiTqo4R0A2nr-_AjNU6b3OEwQ2vuMHTEx/s1600-h/boyfriendblazer1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 248px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX5VwA7VaHY8TrqdiGilynakgbUnaMgeeAC0fupUl1l7BYNjc6QaCiDfR7LUNuWJvtklgjB1im2Xd0qq2Izcn2x4bdKlgYB_cBIWODO_BNCMASiTqo4R0A2nr-_AjNU6b3OEwQ2vuMHTEx/s400/boyfriendblazer1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372606571775082658" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVZs49tKgSd3p7qy3a06-Ds6d9icjfp3w4d3oRS-WGQmuGBDwVpJV6u2rRq50-GQ_bkClROM0xl1cLBqSfoOTNiO5R8gRhYFyHcMMc2zP1B80UwME8WEgjUwSuOCjo59A-vqELMqgv76Kg/s1600-h/bfblazer.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVZs49tKgSd3p7qy3a06-Ds6d9icjfp3w4d3oRS-WGQmuGBDwVpJV6u2rRq50-GQ_bkClROM0xl1cLBqSfoOTNiO5R8gRhYFyHcMMc2zP1B80UwME8WEgjUwSuOCjo59A-vqELMqgv76Kg/s400/bfblazer.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372857901940138562" border="0" /></a><br /><span>5.</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>Sweaters</span> are another must have for fall. I don’t know about you, but when I think of fall fashion, I always think of layering – it can be warm enough that you don’t need always coat but cool enough that you do need sweaters, scarves, and the occasional fabulous jacket...perfect layering weather. Of course a great cardigan remains a staple in every wardrobe, but the "destroyed sweater" has become a must have item this year as well. The incredible Alexander Wang got us obsessed with this trend last fall when he sent his <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/41255#" target="_blank">coveted grunge sweater dress</a> down the runway. Ever since, high-end retailers and discount shops alike have been stocking their own versions of his shredded knitwear. A destroyed sweater is a perfect piece for fall because it will keep you warm but not <span style="font-style: italic;">too</span> warm, it can be layered over your favourite tanks and skinny jeans, and will give you that effortlessly chic grunge look.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigXX1G7eZSxmsKp10B6zLR8Ta3BgFvAcyjOb2xwzcUNBh29VEK4iDa4KBmF9K1kP8eHbkN8BYqlARYi08fqlNEh6CqZbJC8xwIRYlhVF-mzjB84FzMY1E1gZZKANvnpEZYpsmKar6P8Sq8/s1600-h/sweater1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 345px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigXX1G7eZSxmsKp10B6zLR8Ta3BgFvAcyjOb2xwzcUNBh29VEK4iDa4KBmF9K1kP8eHbkN8BYqlARYi08fqlNEh6CqZbJC8xwIRYlhVF-mzjB84FzMY1E1gZZKANvnpEZYpsmKar6P8Sq8/s400/sweater1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372609731000838546" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnpcre30QgVdlQpTmODVCM-JxMi-RqjW-T6TzbFo8nep3IAfSMkW2qlvS8jDuSSgC26fJYMuDuEHodWB7hh3EyJX4IRRmWYLhqr23dCGKDUJnbO31tFd6tv6S5MvV6K5h8ay_YCB4HFfiP/s1600-h/destroyedsweater.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 276px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnpcre30QgVdlQpTmODVCM-JxMi-RqjW-T6TzbFo8nep3IAfSMkW2qlvS8jDuSSgC26fJYMuDuEHodWB7hh3EyJX4IRRmWYLhqr23dCGKDUJnbO31tFd6tv6S5MvV6K5h8ay_YCB4HFfiP/s400/destroyedsweater.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372609839770713106" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo: Fashion Toast</span><br /><br />6. One of the most talked-about trends for fall? <strong>Over-the-knee boots.</strong> This trend first appeared at the Spring 2009 Ready-to-Wear shows when Givenchy sent an amazing shiny black pair (pictured below) down the runway. Then Blake Lively’s character Serena famously caused an internet uproar when she wore a suede pair during <span style="font-style: italic;">Gossip Girl</span>’s first season. Ever since, the trend has taken off! Over-the-knee boots showed up on all the Fall 2009 RTW runways, spotted everywhere from Louis Vuitton to Prada. Celebrities love this trend too: everyone from Lindsay Lohan to Rihanna to Kate Moss and even Miley Cyrus has worn over-the-knee boots recently. Whether they’re thigh-high or slightly above the knee, leather or suede, flat or stiletto-heeled, every possible incarnation of over-the-knee boots will be available in stores this fall.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfqNRonRWGboPc5QvFLzkXr-Udq535HDwpYh1set8_O6bGUX1EIzrJdV7dFfZFv_Mo30NOH3ZOQFUz1P-5QeSzqfstWzGqv9h-JY8kFEgsF1ZbFbYVO063YejJg8T4p4mADovt0iaKSFM3/s1600-h/over-the-knee-boots.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 257px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfqNRonRWGboPc5QvFLzkXr-Udq535HDwpYh1set8_O6bGUX1EIzrJdV7dFfZFv_Mo30NOH3ZOQFUz1P-5QeSzqfstWzGqv9h-JY8kFEgsF1ZbFbYVO063YejJg8T4p4mADovt0iaKSFM3/s400/over-the-knee-boots.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372585013918136690" border="0" /></a><br />My big purchase of the season (I hope) will be the perfect moto jacket. I'm officially on the hunt. What items will be tops on your shopping list this fall?<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:78%;" >**Photos are not property of <span style="font-style: italic;">Work In Progress</span>. They have been taken from various websites. If your photo has not been credited and you would like it to be, please e-mail me.**</span>Jennifer Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04241053787278478578noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881025631258163263.post-25404013330275774252009-08-22T15:44:00.019-07:002009-08-22T16:40:36.720-07:00The Heat Of The Summer Sunshine<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5VYEnC_6MH9BByo5ScpSFpX4vhJG2ICzNj1FhtweIwseelrLr-lIrzNiQuEcs2W2FyMSlixkxKsE7HTxReXqw_SHjNADPBy_UR-ZV5IcYjxPJSfsVrKUW1BP7B_PfQs2FaD7TilOuM0nB/s1600-h/reese.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 272px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5VYEnC_6MH9BByo5ScpSFpX4vhJG2ICzNj1FhtweIwseelrLr-lIrzNiQuEcs2W2FyMSlixkxKsE7HTxReXqw_SHjNADPBy_UR-ZV5IcYjxPJSfsVrKUW1BP7B_PfQs2FaD7TilOuM0nB/s400/reese.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372935003480660706" border="0" /></a><br />I felt compelled to share with you how much I've been loving Reese Witherspoon's style lately. Her outfits, no matter where she is or what the occasion, have been absolutely flawless this summer.<br /><br />Reese is so graceful and classy. She really knows what works for her. Boyfriend jeans, gladiators, cute dresses, high waisted skirts, eclectic jewellery, fedoras, amazing bags and a large collection of stylish sunnies. Reese embraces trends that she likes and she wears them well. I think that her style is classic, elegant and effortless, even when she's enjoying a casual chic afternoon with her family.<br /><br />Let's take a look at some of my favourite outfits, shall we?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggWhGDl4PHx8vDLtFC8zXbDD-gczFkFI27O8ncjOpVaoyeWs7Lp0zXM7svxl4tEw1puO0WBOs1Gq4cjrXRgNMAOS8an7_XCU0rVTLSqpZ3xO2o0aUAAagcsziYqNoYuMy9Ez8tZcu0Q6CB/s1600-h/reese4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggWhGDl4PHx8vDLtFC8zXbDD-gczFkFI27O8ncjOpVaoyeWs7Lp0zXM7svxl4tEw1puO0WBOs1Gq4cjrXRgNMAOS8an7_XCU0rVTLSqpZ3xO2o0aUAAagcsziYqNoYuMy9Ez8tZcu0Q6CB/s400/reese4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372925162764337314" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXbCtkMcGDf3itK0V9bZ1Dh_s_aOb0lrUrBrO4vjce4avicRGtmYcCF3FV1LGhQ6ovgle-O3eBHlesAA1tPysvm8JW5dGb2iO-QkvaOIgOVk5yuASP5BrC8Wq4fiCuuhjErTW_PV6B3ro2/s1600-h/reese1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 284px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx2o5ZiEQZ0pjbU8tKa-7GvGm_AOCqwx0UxxOOPr9L64XwNNX4Up6aoJQ2-BORArN1gWJuvxZD5z8aL8WghFrdgCiqC2t1SR8VJwbdVzsqY_nhiQgXYSo8ONGsAAcTQvrj68bORZmVkzBd/s400/jennyreese.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372931420048999074" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://keira-anne.com/">Keira</a>, that last one is especially for you!</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:78%;" >**Photos are not property of <span style="font-style: italic;">Work In Progress</span>. They have been taken from various websites. If your photo has not been credited and you would like it to be, please e-mail me.**</span>Jennifer Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04241053787278478578noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881025631258163263.post-68225438722215854972009-08-21T07:19:00.002-07:002009-08-21T22:02:47.357-07:00Louie, Louie<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi81qVx_DmRkI8rgzA9sw0Ls1IgUiQay32LlAH-tLn5m8RxpAQU4FAq70JJJ3hQU1CJGXbQLMKUCkYF-kSwKsbewP7tOijhVsCFDbsaev5vISC-dVgeh9FwCMS2BK85DnyXtK9S2uTcQA7Z/s1600-h/leah1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi81qVx_DmRkI8rgzA9sw0Ls1IgUiQay32LlAH-tLn5m8RxpAQU4FAq70JJJ3hQU1CJGXbQLMKUCkYF-kSwKsbewP7tOijhVsCFDbsaev5vISC-dVgeh9FwCMS2BK85DnyXtK9S2uTcQA7Z/s400/leah1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372136571469127442" border="0" /></a><br />Today is my lovely friend <a href="http://twitter.com/simonehudson">Leah's</a> birthday. What can I say about Leah? She's truly one of a kind. She is hands down one of the funniest people I've never known and she has this really contagious, positive energy about her that I can't even describe with words. I laugh until my face hurts every single time we hang out. There's no doubt in my mind that Leah could be a famous stand-up comedienne, but she chooses instead to take her talent and ability to create smiles to her very important work as the Community Relations Coordinator for <a href="http://www.ugm.ca/">Union Gospel Mission</a>. She's changing the world, she really is.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggV6mzpe_IglcR2o0Z-n4ly4c90FbghCiHdnmlsLdNWKYovlvzj-uo2zp28u97hhPTY9ZTmom0dWfsXR0cJqAFAW-PNGFBleKasg-gIpuGP2j7We7EJ6Vc8lt6mb_nbLJwQ3DW8Pbr2lJw/s1600-h/leah2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggV6mzpe_IglcR2o0Z-n4ly4c90FbghCiHdnmlsLdNWKYovlvzj-uo2zp28u97hhPTY9ZTmom0dWfsXR0cJqAFAW-PNGFBleKasg-gIpuGP2j7We7EJ6Vc8lt6mb_nbLJwQ3DW8Pbr2lJw/s400/leah2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372454125197395826" border="0" /></a><br />Leah is also a brilliant photographer (check out her work <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/simonehudson/">here</a>) not to mention, an awesome basketball teammate, fantastic tennis partner ("give it to me!") and someone who I share over 15 years of hilarious inside jokes and fun memories with. Happy Birthday, Louie! I hope that all of your wishes come true!Jennifer Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04241053787278478578noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881025631258163263.post-34271694827474571752009-08-17T19:49:00.011-07:002009-08-17T21:10:51.205-07:00I Like To Dance All Night<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://sonymusicphil.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/kings-of-leon-only-by-the-night2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF0BUy-TwmkOGImJ6NH2ribpLCSofDSDMrloqQYApZyjNqWcxQaaF_5YUZJtlQDBS9woRr3zNMA1LFFlmi2E_zQXOMySj4tm88sxjduhqyMWjMZPD_rFK1ZL__xvY2gC3DHdUzPydBtlmq/s400/kings-of-leon-only-by-the-night2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371144719356345314" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo: <a href="http://sonymusicphil.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/kings-of-leon-only-by-the-night2.jpg">Sony Music</a></span><br /><br />So <a href="http://www.absolutek9.ca/">Christine</a> and I casually bumped into the <a href="http://www.kingsofleon.com/">Kings Of Leon</a> when we all happened to be dining and drinking at <a href="http://www.fourseasons.com/vancouver/dining.html">Yew</a> on Friday night (P.S. Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens were there too!) It was a pretty stellar start to the weekend, I must say.<br /><br />A humble little band from Nashville, Tennessee, Kings of Leon consists of the Followill brothers; Caleb, Jared, and Nathan, and their cousin Matthew. They are among a small handful of bands today, mainstream or otherwise, who keep themselves fresh. Their most recent album <span style="font-style: italic;">Only By The Night</span> is a much slower paced, but cleaner sounding record than previous efforts. That's part of what makes them good, in my opinion. They didn’t just find a formula that worked and stick with it, plowing out repetitive record after repetitive record (I’m looking at you Nickelback.) Their formula is that they just click...and when they click, they write music. The Followill boys simply play amazing music without an agenda- which is refreshing.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jenniferlstoddart/3831720581/in/photostream/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6la2w0Itoy9nOC7SOvtwu-MnBKTkCCTR_0fwfQtMVET4hO80dbU6Tmu79-Sc3bIBDu4OO-Dx7ZkX9OeR2qmUbPaqa92cQ9lE-eMZQNBqeRiv9x15xTTX4ANp661gQx3_8M-yfI3Si-cKZ/s400/IMG_6467.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371143540400294370" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jenniferlstoddart/3831722893/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhop6JHvXiau5VlfX9tAWO8auy6RwRhweJ7V0e4XpvyoHdoXLvM25_adwkQTiAaBCdtxpAm7UHcU2e-QuBm9_EyEh_B2KDOUac2vq-GK8Hx1mR14haQiDBuSvSdaWkOUveB7poFZb_X7860/s400/IMG_6475.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371143695030009394" border="0" /></a><br />Last night, they took the stage at GM Place for the second time in as many nights. The <a href="http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/kings-of-leon/2009/general-motors-place-vancouver-bc-4bd7af2a.html">setlist</a> was a perfect mix of new and old favourites- featuring tunes from all of their albums. The energy on the floor was absolutely mind blowing. (This is also why I hardly took any photos. I was way too busy singing and dancing and trying to maintain my spot in the crowd to fuss with my camera.)<br /><br />It’s pretty easy to be cynical about the current state of “live” music in an era of pre-recorded tracks and lip-synching artists; but the Kings Of Leon proved that rock and roll is alive and extremely well, thank you very much, with a scintillating and booming performance last night. It was a hell of a night. I can't wait until this modest and brilliantly talented family rolls back into Vancouver.Jennifer Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04241053787278478578noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881025631258163263.post-26729484458784502982009-08-15T17:06:00.009-07:002009-08-15T17:56:57.583-07:00Search Your Heart<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghFNMNfGa910FlxslWV86i3fsDVYB65S_XBCAOE5mC2Fg2wgJ4h3QjKQmvNkwnG8VEUymuBL1arUzTZWnrzPV39LvhDTlPAaSdTy8AgNM9-ulORCqkM-vYcblcRh4byF_PHzNDdZ9d3asq/s1600-h/scarlett-og-pete.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 318px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghFNMNfGa910FlxslWV86i3fsDVYB65S_XBCAOE5mC2Fg2wgJ4h3QjKQmvNkwnG8VEUymuBL1arUzTZWnrzPV39LvhDTlPAaSdTy8AgNM9-ulORCqkM-vYcblcRh4byF_PHzNDdZ9d3asq/s400/scarlett-og-pete.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370351779868140738" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo: <a href="http://images.eonline.com/eol_images/Entire_Site/20090526/425.yorn.johansson3.lc.052609.jpg">E-Online</a></span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.peteyorn.com/">Pete Yorn</a> and Scarlett Johansson are scheduled to release a collaborative record this fall. Entitled <span style="font-style: italic;">Break Up</span>, the nine song set is due September 8. The lead single "Relator" is available via iTunes and streaming on the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.thebreakupalbum.com/">album's website</a> now.<br /><br />While best known for her film work, Johansson released her first album <span style="font-style: italic;">Anywhere I Lay My Head</span> in 2008. The album featured 10 Tom Waits covers along with one original and was met with mixed critical reception.<br /><br />Yet the conception and recording of <span style="font-style: italic;">Break Up</span> predates <span style="font-style: italic;">Anywhere I Lay My Head</span> by two years. Inspired by a bout of sleep deprivation and the 1960s duet recordings of French song craftsman Serge Gainsbourg and his muse Brigitte Bardot, <em>Break Up</em> includes eight original compositions by Yorn and a cover of Chris Bell's "I Am The Cosmos."<br /><br />“I was having a strange week of insomnia and when I finally passed out, it came to me in a dream,” says Yorn. “I woke up and the whole thing was in my head, fully formed.”<br /> <br />With his idea laid out, Yorn became one of the few lucky men in the world to actually act on a dream they’ve had about Scarlett Johansson. After receiving an out-of-the-blue invitation to record with Yorn, Johansson was readily on board. “It sounded like an interesting little adventure,” she says. “The idea of two people vocalizing their relationship through duets.”<br /><br />I'm totally digging this first single...what do you think?<br /><br /><br /><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" id="yfop" width="320" height="270"><param name="movie" value="http://d.yimg.com/m/up/fop/embedflv/swf/fop.swf"><param name="flashvars" value="id=v217267965&shareEnable=1"><embed src="http://d.yimg.com/m/up/fop/embedflv/swf/fop.swf" name="yfop" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" flashvars="id=v217267965&shareEnable=1" width="320" height="270"></embed></object>Jennifer Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04241053787278478578noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881025631258163263.post-35761673398461639332009-08-12T20:16:00.004-07:002009-08-12T20:20:23.278-07:00If Only...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjioBpDBSSQOtYsKuy6UdFo2Zt5G1sRasdWvR-4AVQDJC8X36JCX4Lr0BeJI9GFNFPpDF94oRAipyJ6h88jwjaEzZhMB4dEIafJPwStDcBLm7ZyCyhIVf3M_TNKi5i9CUSECcs2CBS3DtYM/s1600-h/escape.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 269px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjioBpDBSSQOtYsKuy6UdFo2Zt5G1sRasdWvR-4AVQDJC8X36JCX4Lr0BeJI9GFNFPpDF94oRAipyJ6h88jwjaEzZhMB4dEIafJPwStDcBLm7ZyCyhIVf3M_TNKi5i9CUSECcs2CBS3DtYM/s400/escape.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369282234921803026" border="0" /></a><br />...I could just escape to this place on days like today.Jennifer Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04241053787278478578noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881025631258163263.post-86535531029673278082009-08-06T08:31:00.005-07:002009-08-06T17:56:31.560-07:00Sweet Darlin' Come Hold Me<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnCVbmj87Vy4nlkwaiN1QSU4ti4yXJDcoGEHCZ7k6sGvevV1a92Om_6Hu1gykEEFUFrHIo2ocwkieR26PVQt4bUtMIHe2u2eTWlqnNQzCahKITJ2bm4RnMSoliZciBmjCsQqfOKXMoYoF5/s1600-h/zooeymain.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnCVbmj87Vy4nlkwaiN1QSU4ti4yXJDcoGEHCZ7k6sGvevV1a92Om_6Hu1gykEEFUFrHIo2ocwkieR26PVQt4bUtMIHe2u2eTWlqnNQzCahKITJ2bm4RnMSoliZciBmjCsQqfOKXMoYoF5/s400/zooeymain.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366698599691078930" border="0" /></a><br />I have always had an enthusiastic love affair with vintage clothing, but the more I see indie darling Zooey Deschanel in vintage dresses, the more my need for vintage dresses increases. After watching her in <span style="font-style: italic;">(500) Days of Summer</span> the other night, I wanted to run out and buy a whole new wardrobe à la Summer. With her saucer-sized blue eyes, her thick bangs and her impossibly cute clothes, she inspired me. Zooey's offbeat and charming style has stolen my heart.<br /><br />She is one of the most adorable women on the planet, and her style really seems to transcend time. She wears vintage like she was meant for it and in a way that never looks outdated. She has the ability to make vintage look...fresh? Oxymoron much? I love the contradiction.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicwGjh5aIhbGvgB2ou5eVWaBavCgOk-jshdIw4wTmYWxJs5QpjwpJtrYqgcVPjHE4hm-SggGpjQ_VCnOhb21yLomYr_fv26haYVthqdAa539Zighz7GV-m1HQmKikzDIKXqbOYLy0sd1Mi/s1600-h/zooey.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 273px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicwGjh5aIhbGvgB2ou5eVWaBavCgOk-jshdIw4wTmYWxJs5QpjwpJtrYqgcVPjHE4hm-SggGpjQ_VCnOhb21yLomYr_fv26haYVthqdAa539Zighz7GV-m1HQmKikzDIKXqbOYLy0sd1Mi/s400/zooey.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366703095630681234" border="0" /></a><br />Everything about Zooey is out of another era, including her singing voice which is often heard on-screen. (She also sings in a band called <a href="http://www.sheandhim.com/sheandhim.php" target="_blank">She & Him)</a>. Her fashion choices reflect this throwback style. While most young actresses are showing boobs and legs, it's surprising how many times you see Zooey covered up in a sweet frock and tights. She wears dresses that have a retro feel with charming details like bows or flowers. Her ensembles range from French hippie with her high-waisted, wide leg trousers to sixties mod in a crisp, bell sleeve dress and nude stockings. Although the style and cut of her ensembles could come off as stuffy and prim, Zooey has a carefree attitude that softens the look. 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 345px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixXFuUf-pyAXFWivMWOTZxXphj_e53fZCUPtXt9S6iwkaQYywb4L3ERHViSZuoynwH_xSgNMPkm9vgoLNszcgrhXDbkYTsQ-Huge2M-4D0Aa5C2FYwQ_kioahwONv2f0uHqDZKe_LlU6uP/s400/zooey18.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366699667620175298" border="0" /></a></p><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:78%;" >**Photos are not property of <span style="font-style: italic;">Work In Progress</span>. They have been taken from various websites. If your photo has not been credited and you would like it to be, please e-mail me.**</span>Jennifer Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04241053787278478578noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881025631258163263.post-3135840674979720622009-08-05T19:31:00.009-07:002009-08-05T19:54:31.345-07:00"I Love Us"I saw <span style="font-style: italic;">(500) Days Of Summer </span>last night and it absolutely melted my heart. It also launched a full fledged obsession with Regina Spektor's voice (the rest of the <a href="http://www.500days.com/500-days-of-summer-soundtrack.html">soundtrack</a> is all kinds of awesome too!) I'm not going to lie, I practiced singing <span style="font-style: italic;">Us</span> while driving in my car to and from work today. I'm fairly certain that I'm almost ready for my big debut. (Or maybe I should sign up for those singing lessons first.)<br /><span class="content"><br />Back to the film...<br />Boy meets girl, boy loses girl. It’s been done a million times over. That’s why the sublimely smart-sexy-joyful-sad <i>(500) Days of Summer</i> hits you like a blast of pure romantic oxygen. It turns the genre on its empty head and sees relationships for what they are — a bruising business. Someone’s heart always gets ripped out.</span> This movie is a different kind of love story: an honest one that takes a piece out of you.<span class="content"></span><br /><br /><object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/PsD0NpFSADM&hl=en&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/PsD0NpFSADM&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" width="370" height="340"></embed></object>Jennifer Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04241053787278478578noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881025631258163263.post-65236484840286089162009-07-29T06:26:00.007-07:002009-07-29T06:49:52.766-07:00Oooh, L.A.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT-6RMTi4HS4JXiXABugw-qp_O4S_La4vJNbW5bbRir9Xn4MUfEt5SO0_MhE_04i9afR7Iio-eKm00Dcd1iuFJeyzpfAPvY-gNhotkulD6aJT_vrplPvA37Hf6HJ1OvHNFY9E3KYdlB1op/s1600-h/lc.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 296px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT-6RMTi4HS4JXiXABugw-qp_O4S_La4vJNbW5bbRir9Xn4MUfEt5SO0_MhE_04i9afR7Iio-eKm00Dcd1iuFJeyzpfAPvY-gNhotkulD6aJT_vrplPvA37Hf6HJ1OvHNFY9E3KYdlB1op/s400/lc.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363878113995644914" border="0" /></a><br />I wanted something light to read while I was away. I just needed a book that I could escape into before bed, to take my mind off work and stresses, so I decided to pick up my girl Lauren Conrad's first book, "L.A. Candy" last week. I wasn't quite sure what to expect, but I figured since I heart LC and <span style="font-style: italic;">The Hills</span>, plus the fact that it spent some time at the top of the New York Times bestseller list, it was worth a shot.<br /><br />"L.A. Candy" is loosely based on the reality star turned designer turned best selling author's life. It tells the story of a young girl named Jane Roberts who moves to L.A. and unexpectedly becomes the star of a reality television show. Was it deeply thought provoking or absolutely brilliant? Not exactly. But it certainly was entertaining. I totally enjoyed it and I'll admit, I'm pretty pumped for the sequel. Lauren is currently working on the second installment of her series. "It picks up where the first left off, " she says. " I signed a three-book deal, so this is all part of the same story. The second book will be more dramatic than the first. It’s a relief, because I didn’t have to worry about character introductions."<br /><br />Art definitely imitates life. "Some of the characters may symbolize people in my life," LC has said, "but it is in no way calling anyone out." I don't know. It really felt to me like it was a glimpse behind the scenes of <span style="font-style: italic;">Laguna Beach</span> and <span style="font-style: italic;">The Hills</span>. I think that's why I got so into it. Adds the star, "I've always loved books that I could lose myself in, ones that would transport me to another place, but had characters I could relate to. So, I'm so excited to have this opportunity to write books like that for other readers." That's what we all love about Lauren, I think- we can relate to her. She's someone you'd want to be friends with and hang out with. Well, at least I would. It's her "realness" that we're attracted to. “Imperfection is relatable,” Lauren explains. “If you look at the show, there are a lot of skinny girls with big boobs, and they’re always perfect. I don’t think perfect is relatable. I’ve screwed up a lot.” Indeed, she has screwed up so often, she wanted to publish a book titled <em>How Not to Date</em> “and basically write down every mistake I’ve ever made.” Ha, I would read that too.<br /><br />LC has had the last five years of her life documented on national television. Since she only turned 23 in February, this means that nearly 22 percent of LC’s time on earth has been transmitted to homes around the world. And that’s not including the countless tabloid articles chronicling her anxieties about her work (at <em>Teen Vogue</em> and fashion-public-relations firm People’s Revolution), her friends (Whitney Port, Audrina Patridge, and Lo Bosworth among them), her frenemies (Heidi Pratt), and, of course, her love life. Her novel does seem to be a peek at what happens on the other side of the reality show, and the line between what is shown on camera and what happens when the cameras aren't rolling.<br /><br />Word on the web this week is that LC's book could be made into a feature film, if the pieces fall into place. If that happens, I'm quite sure I'll be able to twist <a href="http://saskatoonsoapbox.blogspot.com/">Mel's</a> arm to join me at the theatre on opening night.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHXXDAUoxwJkuo3kRcylj1u53x3LqsxfUKTKP1WlN6nBqX7o6dq_RbkudRK71KbWhs4a5lcl-DlDrvhgYMky3_tygQPJO2UWDGHpZvWOHYA38ZSMJu7Ykog_6vXZ6LU92gfUKNqbywwEJL/s1600-h/lauren-conrad-book.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 233px; height: 349px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHXXDAUoxwJkuo3kRcylj1u53x3LqsxfUKTKP1WlN6nBqX7o6dq_RbkudRK71KbWhs4a5lcl-DlDrvhgYMky3_tygQPJO2UWDGHpZvWOHYA38ZSMJu7Ykog_6vXZ6LU92gfUKNqbywwEJL/s400/lauren-conrad-book.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363727736387025842" border="0" /></a><br />I encourage you to pick up the book if you're a fan of Lauren's, it's a fantastic summer read.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:78%;" >**Photos are not property of <span style="font-style: italic;">Work In Progress</span>. They have been taken from various websites. If your photo has not been credited and you would like it to be, please e-mail me.**</span>Jennifer Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04241053787278478578noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881025631258163263.post-33944027873421751632009-07-28T05:49:00.003-07:002009-07-28T06:19:20.672-07:00Losing Faith, Gaining Courage<span style="font-size:130%;">"Sometimes you climb out of bed in the morning and think, I’m not going to make it, but then you laugh inside remembering all the times you’ve felt that way."<br />-charles bukowski</span><br /><br />There have been a lot of miles in the last few weeks. I still have a couple more weeks ahead that will be full of a lot of this:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jenniferlstoddart/3761238044/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 222px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcfH_6HZn03QomAr1iXOGFVzrpg3f3aWymKmVi-ENmz0j7cQlJOMC1mrQayYsxedoPoqP3M4X_6WUdXkvNFK5jtAdBtkTmaEjsUHB4qLTS6wnm2DJwQ4PR8gFzm3V_JBTFYEkl9064Oj-8/s400/work.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363338360288220306" border="0" /></a><br />...and more. Being home by no means signifies the end of the madness, but I sure am happy to be back in Vancouver.<br /><br />We are always rushing, rushing, rushing and forgetting to feel the world beneath our feet, the blood in our veins. Maybe if we could all. just. stop and let ourselves breathe, we could smile more and have hearts that pump, pump, pump to a new beat.<div><div> <p>How about this for a new morning routine?</p><p> 1) Wake up.<br />2) Lay in your bed and look at the ceiling.<br />3) Say: hello world, hello day.<br />4) Listen to your breathing.<br />Feel the blood in your veins.<br />Notice your skin waking up with you.<br />3) Stand and stretch.<br />Side to side.<br />Touch your toes.<br />Touch the earth.<br />Touch the sky.<br />4) Look in the mirror.<br />Say hello to yourself.<br />Smile.<br />Give yourself one compliment.</p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.lifelovepursuit.com/post/149728193/a-new-addition-to-my-office-via-hijirik-on-etsy"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5HVmc3JQkfTaW7-WD8pYx0HP_ldf7PTaNq5rgmbQZntFHXhsU9ibJ_OK6AhVyNz3yGKBDkhcLca-hfFvdCAzz3CLFXEAA5iYBOv7bNZnIZPUHUrYMHGbGbRVB4NG4k9WXc3ZlC5zAOvEL/s400/live+what+you+love.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363368666072419858" border="0" /></a></p> <p><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo: <a href="http://www.lifelovepursuit.com/post/149728193/a-new-addition-to-my-office-via-hijirik-on-etsy">Sarah Ashley</a></span><br /></p></div> </div>Jennifer Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04241053787278478578noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881025631258163263.post-59255318965806995092009-07-26T19:27:00.015-07:002009-07-28T20:50:52.718-07:00My Saskatoon Celebrity Sighting<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.starpulse.com/Television/Gene_Simmons_Family_Jewels/gallery/Gene-Simmons-tvae-23/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibwsGv_jWLzTNUp6DmCZeDgUh1jZJbIrvmLM_Evn3S_9Ha9f3YGJfcg6Ncd7W13dv6DvQikY40J_1DBmxoWcmswibD6_dQdeE7zdXhkaXzgT9jL10A0BZq8mIR7oUibPuD5gpQevuehuKz/s400/shannontweed.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362991320634565010" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo: <a href="http://www.starpulse.com/Television/Gene_Simmons_Family_Jewels/gallery/Gene-Simmons-tvae-23/">StarPulse</a></span><br /><br />Exhausted and ready for home, I sat at a table across from Alfred at the Saskatoon airport this morning. As I nibbled on a Tim Horton's breakfast sandwich and looked up to reach for my cup of tea, I noticed a striking woman walking towards the next table. She caught my eye immediately; tall and voluptuous, dressed in a black t-shirt, faded blue jeans and black Tory Burch flip flops. Her thick, luscious, cascading blonde hair fell below her shoulders and her perfect face looked like it had come right off a magazine cover. She sat down at the next table with a small group of people. I nudged Alfie and lowered my voice to a whisper.<br /><br />"Hey! Do you watch <a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.aetv.com/gene-simmons-family-jewels/">Gene Simmons </a><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.aetv.com/gene-simmons-family-jewels/">Family Jewels</a>?" I asked, my eyes still fixed on the next table.<br /><br />"The reality show?" Alfie asked, scrunching up his face in confusion.<br /><br />"Yeah." I continued whispering, without taking my eyes off her, "That woman over there looks <span style="font-style: italic;">so</span> much like Shannon Tweed...you know, Gene Simmons' woman? I think it's her!" I didn't want to point, nor did I want him to turn around in an obvious fashion to get a look, but I needed confirmation. The more I stared <span style="font-style: italic;">(yes, I have a staring problem...apparently it becomes a more serious problem when celebrities are involved)</span> I became certain that it was indeed the 1982 Playmate of the Year herself. I just knew it was. I watch their show all the time. I love it, and I love her.<br /><br />Finally Alfie was able to crane his neck around to get a glimpse without drawing any attention. "Yep, it's her," he said matter-of-factly as he turned back around to face me. He nodded his head with complete certainty. "She's Canadian. It's her."<br /><br />Since I never believe Alfie right away, even though he's usually right, I quickly typed her name into Google on my BlackBerry. I discovered that she was born and raised in Newfoundland and that she graduated from Mount Royal Collegiate in Saskatoon. It <span style="font-style: italic;">had</span> to be her!<br /><br />A few minutes later an awkward, young girl in a Tim Horton's uniform approached the glamazon's table and held out a piece of paper and a pen. I could practically see the poor, young girl's heart beating out of her chest. Shannon put down her iPhone, which she'd been busy texting on, took the pen and paper from the shaking girl, smiled graciously and signed the autograph. The girl walked away with a huge grin spread across her face.<br /><br />Alfred dared me to go up and talk to Shannon, or to get my photo taken with her. "Blog material!" he teased. He knows me too well. I wanted to, but I also felt like an idiot. As much as I'm intrigued by certain celebrities, I'm just not one to go up and bother people. I shook my head and the two of us headed off through security.<br /><br />It seemed that everybody in the airport was buzzing about Shannon Tweed. Even the security guys wanted to get her autograph and talked about what a fox she is as they scanned our bags and waved us through the metal detectors. I wondered if we'd see her again before our flight took off.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.theinsider.com/photos/17164_Shannon_Tweed"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 302px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKghcEhx1O4Vdmu398kN24YsH9_wzas3obTQubj5hL9IOPGgd8GxQpqYhyrJstsjqBNcz9NV14jQJaS9OYIZBE6ayDTDZ3yQjOxoQ05T9Hih-hfbbQvHYt6JlHN3cPozUTH5CuC3ZftMYW/s400/Playboy_June_1982.0.0.0x0.453x600.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362995027474409138" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo: <a href="http://www.theinsider.com/photos/17164_Shannon_Tweed">The Insider</a></span><br /><br />Sure enough, about 15 minutes later, up the escalator she came with her travel group. They all sat down right at our gate. A few more people approached her for autographs and photos. Others just pointed and whispered and tried to sit near her. She didn't seem to mind, but hardly put down her iPhone unless somebody came right up.<br /><br />I sat there across the room star struck. I was tweeting and texting my Dad about my celeb sighting, and then all of a sudden I looked over and she was gone. "Damn it!" I said out loud, " I missed my chance!"...even though I knew I wouldn't really have done anything about it anyway.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/XrimARl4Sf4/Imasu+Kelly+Nishimoto+MBFW+Fall+2008+Front/UsIPQiUJsAw/Shannon+Tweed"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 304px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjKdrhm1-0q1Q3t5ZA58Pc2OGKnMKObcMPXby4kJitjC_HebAbhyc5q-NaTYe-7YQnqo13haI5pacf5U3CJVXfBTW27dvm9oKxo8LZHNUzUxsSzluGT5YVdNB_xwXgAC9rOIrh0aL3mTsW/s400/shannon1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363000061690738754" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo:<a href="http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/XrimARl4Sf4/Imasu+Kelly+Nishimoto+MBFW+Fall+2008+Front/UsIPQiUJsAw/Shannon+Tweed"> Zimbio</a></span><br /><br />Our boarding time was drawing closer, so I figured that I better hit up the ladies' room before the flight. As I came out of the stall, it just so happened that Ms. Tweed was coming out of the next one at the exact same time. We walked up to the row of sinks and began washing our hands pretty much in unison. I glanced up at her in the mirror and she was already smiling back at me. Nervously I said, "Hi Shannon! I'm a big fan of your show..." or something equally dorky. "It's a real pleasure to meet you."<br /><br />She thanked me and then we chatted back and forth for a few minutes (I'll be damned if I remember exactly what we said) but I definitely did my nervous laugh at least a couple of times. She was so sweet and friendly and jaw-droppingly beautiful. She's 52 years old and looks just fabulous. Glamourous...so, so glamourous. Clearly, there was no photo op, as I didn't think it would be appropriate to whip out my camera in the bathroom, but I <span style="font-style: italic;">was </span>secretly pleased that I got a chance to talk to her without feeling like I was interrupting or being intrusive. I came back to our seats in the waiting area beaming. Alfie didn't even have to ask.<br /><br />My real moment of glory came a little later though...<br />It turned out that she was on our flight. As we were getting ready to board the plane, a couple of people (who obviously didn't know who Shannon was) tried to cut in front of her and her group in the lineup (we were standing right behind them) so I made a little joke about the "budgers" and Shannon and her whole crew cracked up. You see, it really doesn't take much more than getting a genuine laugh to make me feel cool for a second. <span style="font-style: italic;">(Which is probably why I still dream of being cast on Saturday Night Live one day...or maybe I should just pitch my own reality show...)</span><br /><br />So that, my friends, is the story of my Saskatoon celebrity sighting of the day. Conclusion: Shannon Tweed is one hot mama.Jennifer Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04241053787278478578noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881025631258163263.post-82514783634009876422009-07-23T04:26:00.003-07:002009-07-24T08:53:49.495-07:00Keeping Up With Kim<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkW3CeAccBxk4fPZ9-pexzoLFm3dW29znhIpRcuN_OL3gAM5hFjniPs-qWDgnE9nRg8CYxr3D7LOmN4kD2Z_SBKTWdugSZNVXgc8PIelcVsJZf-dP5xzpBEDeAaNQZ8OdEs5QK4puCjqoX/s1600-h/photoshoot_kim_kardashian_17.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkW3CeAccBxk4fPZ9-pexzoLFm3dW29znhIpRcuN_OL3gAM5hFjniPs-qWDgnE9nRg8CYxr3D7LOmN4kD2Z_SBKTWdugSZNVXgc8PIelcVsJZf-dP5xzpBEDeAaNQZ8OdEs5QK4puCjqoX/s400/photoshoot_kim_kardashian_17.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361512643023276322" border="0" /></a><br />One celebrity who has been on my radar lately is Kim Kardashian. Her personal style is one that I have seen evolve- and she is looking more fabulous than ever these days. Her style is city chic mixed with seductive glamour. She dresses up and down to perfection. The reality television princess prides herself on being sexy and alluring- which she does very well. Unlike most curvy women, Kim strives to enhance her assets and draw attention to them in a positive way. She has a hot body and really dresses to flatter it. Her head to toe is always impeccable- she understands that a great bag and shoes really pull a look together and take it to the next level. I have a great appreciation for attention to detail and Kim definitely has it.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRHkFm25RN0MXhiO0mBSaLQ9yynZxKWrywapA826Z6wUIr_51T-Ad-ny2gTsJFdv4JkVgy8NZrOAyOVFzl7gf5LbcOJHFxU3dj5eGxa7liaghOnLSlNFrYct8nj0tJkTHlExScx0KViQGl/s1600-h/kim23.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 238px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRHkFm25RN0MXhiO0mBSaLQ9yynZxKWrywapA826Z6wUIr_51T-Ad-ny2gTsJFdv4JkVgy8NZrOAyOVFzl7gf5LbcOJHFxU3dj5eGxa7liaghOnLSlNFrYct8nj0tJkTHlExScx0KViQGl/s400/kim23.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361443251891662610" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7ZWQMfq_ME0HKPT3j05b50ZV5MYm9gkkuwoZwjdE0l5G6l7LSD9z2IBeizMsEgWBT2TZCdRG1FjdOKDB87GtyJFmbZFsiS4QaX7ki2L1OzFdbH68jrzP8xVrAFgeGL0y3480FhP2JqoO2/s1600-h/kim-kardashian-new-york-city-3172009.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 232px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgInJmAoXMKjT-GlYgMfufWIMO_nY7_CtLZ3EVWZvlpyHd0SD3owQPs85NaH3kWSzcyryAVINGOzpoPuTB5MR1W9ChaSUfB7aZ-xFlk_VR-Gi8JsS_UI7yhH7pNmxO8dRxIpss9tci4bJaP/s400/kim13.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361441974832504866" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgw8DIE0hScCNxG-N_Ec6W8yPszEI5IKB48R3eEo1U2bb7lbvaaqwlFNwLFm0N9Y7sddez0-MdlSGJbjcDmjUWwrGhakxTJt1i9u9Rq8WC_RGFdmiBDC3by-NfIUoPOJyIFqAIka-TOW7Z/s1600-h/kim19.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgw8DIE0hScCNxG-N_Ec6W8yPszEI5IKB48R3eEo1U2bb7lbvaaqwlFNwLFm0N9Y7sddez0-MdlSGJbjcDmjUWwrGhakxTJt1i9u9Rq8WC_RGFdmiBDC3by-NfIUoPOJyIFqAIka-TOW7Z/s400/kim19.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361441798860299154" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxXOUht3lLyDAqAf8ouQoMark_t_vH0uRG0-oEvzfUShei1VQUbLT9kC0mrydefa3aQHhtQvTbpqLAJMeisv8OuWDagbDcZYWmA6IcOi49fLFhEjIRv0lvYKFGCYNF3100xtrEUq3OTM3H/s1600-h/kim18.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 254px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxXOUht3lLyDAqAf8ouQoMark_t_vH0uRG0-oEvzfUShei1VQUbLT9kC0mrydefa3aQHhtQvTbpqLAJMeisv8OuWDagbDcZYWmA6IcOi49fLFhEjIRv0lvYKFGCYNF3100xtrEUq3OTM3H/s400/kim18.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361661979090212658" border="0" /></a><br />Kim comes across as very down to earth, in my opinion. She connects with friends and fans through her daily <a href="http://twitter.com/kIMKARDASHIAN">Twitter updates</a> and writes blog posts regularly on <a href="http://kimkardashian.celebuzz.com/">her official website</a>, where she shares tons of awesome fashion, fitness, diet and beauty tips and tricks, plus as a ton of personal stories and photos. I also must admit that Kim has been a motivating factor for me to get my butt to the gym, at times. She works hard to keep her body in shape and tweets about it all the time. She also released a series of workout DVDs called <a href="http://www.fitinyourjeansbyfriday.com/">Fit In Your Jeans By Friday</a>, from which I've incorporated many moves into my own workouts, especially when I'm travelling.<br /><br />Kim also started a charity auction, for which puts her outfits and accessories up on eBay. A portion of auction proceeds benefit The Dream Foundation, the world’s largest “wish granting” organization for adults battling life-threatening illnesses. She calls it "Kim's Closet" and you can access the page by clicking here <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://cgi3.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=kimsaprincess"><u><b>ebay.com/kimscloset</b></u></a>. She feels that it's a way to give back, offering her fans the chance to bid on some of her outfits, shoes, handbags, and much more, with proceeds going straight to this excellent cause.<br /><br />Make sure that you tune in to the latest season of <a href="http://ca.eonline.com/on/shows/kardashians/index.jsp">Keeping Up With The Kardashians</a> to check out what Kim and her family are up to (as well as what they're wearing!)<br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:78%;" >**Photos are not property of <span style="font-style: italic;">Work In Progress</span>. They have been taken from various websites. If your photo has not been credited and you would like it to be, please e-mail me.**</span>Jennifer Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04241053787278478578noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881025631258163263.post-84818492589793091792009-07-20T19:25:00.017-07:002009-07-21T05:40:21.940-07:00Happy Now<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jenniferlstoddart/3736012985/in/set-72157621623175537/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqjyQtbBsI7gWwbyMuX-ZjR2jFdyRu8ZIoZGvoMxXMcTf8vyDKAKa1wdDuKm0vZ4Y8FjACgl1vUze1vTLNtQUFAQFo3J5bxQG-wLAzyfKixJRq-SGwLC7ug3yOWk9QkXeMskxjQgICf9g3/s400/IMG_6244.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360743944736453410" border="0" /></a><br />After a delicious pre-concert nosh on the patio at Section 3, <a href="http://saskatoonsoapbox.blogspot.com/">Melissa</a> and I skipped on over to The Garage last Saturday night for a fun filled evening of 90s ska-pop nostalgia.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jenniferlstoddart/3736797100/in/set-72157621623175537/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDMVysZ0LEnqY3MhyfFxx9EwbWafUIz88-o9V66mNWT4ueF8HJvr2FT-5b_t03_1bZAn-6FTt7zcEHvhFArb-neGPRJcrl0Y-XUeOvZqyKClYn-8lxq1M-XWR9nHU6LIMNKgQxcTy13A5n/s400/nodoubt.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360748495008148354" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jenniferlstoddart/3736809268/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbkwCCvO5ai9dwvZWThejIEGVdyFGRbGR7fP5NFQqC5d29OOrMiNuzBeHZDklE0gHVO4C0NAY850sepccDVbCXpllW4tNDfx296ah4lcrNNRUTUxS4xPR0zMWBZqSP2llU1kc5ia_3XlSt/s400/IMG_6300.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360744061473070098" border="0" /></a><br />Through three glittery costume changes, Gwen Stefani and No Doubt took us back in time. Ms. Stefani, at 39 years old with her peroxide blond hair tied up in knots on her head, looked <span style="font-style: italic;">absolutely incredible</span>. An animated and chatty performer, Gwen (as I've said before) seems more in her element with the band than she does when she's out doing her solo thing. Her charisma shined on every number. After a five-year absence during which Stefani started a family and kicked a solo career into high gear, the band returned looking and sounding better than ever. While Young’s appearance (bare chest, heavy makeup and a gelled Mohawk) remains full-on flaky, Stefani, Dumont and Kanal were resplendent in white-hot attire matching a well-designed and wide-open-spaces stage that allowed for a lot of running, high-kicking, and group calisthenics.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jenniferlstoddart/3738999001/in/set-72157621623175537/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglvP9gN71y_mvUDa-nCde1G6ZMiYu0ayG8pVWcXHklQS_KqgYIKyYDfMI7tZzgi7ACtS7smExsxY3VST5-sfxxpfIN4FzPk0L44-21E1QubL-1HXd-PZ417Wk3MsUIQYATt8D_zU6fxe1L/s400/gwen2+x.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360742451638251890" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jenniferlstoddart/3736802094/in/set-72157621623175537/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGIRVazbggRJPz-z1aCY1GYerrWJksxtnueBXwQaJ5yN7ucTEmRv-699PwVJ-rRwv2vEvKaGlLHZ5xGqSH-CfEYRZGrkQrE1S4OOjByj1KNZyMFqfZ-KSeVMnFzCbSjw8-M-GMBPj-EtR0/s400/IMG_6192.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360745227976476658" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jenniferlstoddart/3738998929/in/set-72157621623175537/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6SAbNR0FUgz-TS8IT6rLqm-bJM_B6aW-kR_WZ4uEm_3Y2nDas6tipmYuIhqo3IfZCza5uR7eRO-5nPaLbQ9EKuwZraeVAcOJFqiR_zizXyt-QC8Vai5Dlan-FGD_KNT6yc9CEICJUfEsP/s400/gwen1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360746058328517570" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jenniferlstoddart/3738998929/in/set-72157621623175537/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8ae0-QgzQgmkkCoNZ44J8ywmfaEwX6qiPIQeIgVjxpQwtnY6luE37EH96oA4qXT6lOFcIvIaxRviTJu9D7XB3yUTLBUVipHFHx7nWmTBUpqbggKJUkC8GvS2-1GvkZO6KWR3E858itT5s/s400/IMG_6314.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360745476065419442" border="0" /></a><br />With no new album to push this go around, the quartet, which was aided by a trumpeter and trombonist, stuck to the hits. The bouncy "Spiderwebs" opened the 90-minute set that also included near-studio-perfect renditions of favourites like "Hella Good," "Underneath It All," "Running" and "Simple Kind of Life." The crowd gleefully transformed the anthems "Just a Girl" and "Don't Speak" into massive sing a-longs.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jenniferlstoddart/3738999033/in/set-72157621623175537/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmglSQzQMcRE5px2SwB9vYuqXPjM-d87dmAzv6crEwOodWD80CL7SFhF79wjznEDxi1MfDSQ5p_9R9UHseOuetsUCSCkIBTI1xe7vrvvlosumzu47o7tgXNla8gnd56u1zuVcAVmN0K8OS/s400/gwen3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360742319983805554" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jenniferlstoddart/3738998929/in/set-72157621623175537/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgndtNEXkFOQ3YWSvIBNFGs8BezLeJXDFI3GL52H4CNAaGJTlwQc7KlemgvFpIK-KcXKmI_pOtK2a4L47QtlmMPunjNK8BKocU2kw6ir06q1K6QQTpdw4OEQHW8echMbG1kPgNGsjxhz57S/s400/IMG_6122.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360743778585283794" border="0" /></a><br />The show felt inspired, even though it was a reunion. Melissa and I shook our booties and sang along to every single song. It was hands down, one of the best shows I've ever seen- no doubt about it. (Ha)Jennifer Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04241053787278478578noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881025631258163263.post-55538458070797213582009-07-19T23:00:00.002-07:002009-07-20T20:26:18.274-07:00Teaser<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jenniferlstoddart/3736002947/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi65Bb19aGsO9XiGMEMqTzY-7WN6ifb4dpnNDJMFIm_a38HwB_pTKseXpomFjhmB3QIns8Np_tcn425cfEuSvzzhp4SsLNst0uikhEdokbwEIFmBtkBzEDqmnfhLRDE9-NyeJMa5nmmtOy_/s400/IMG_6126.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360431322420520978" border="0" /></a><br />Last night's No Doubt show was completely amazing. I actually prefer to see Gwennie Gwen with the band, as opposed to doing her solo thing. She's absolutely unreal live (so are her abs, even after two kids, just in case you were wondering). Gwen's stage presence is really what made me fall in love with No Doubt way back when. I'm too beat to blog tonight, but I couldn't resist sharing a photo from the show. Check back for a full report and more photos sometime this week.Jennifer Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04241053787278478578noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881025631258163263.post-55243843914415176612009-07-17T14:26:00.005-07:002009-07-17T16:39:02.170-07:00“Nothing is exactly as it seems, nor is it otherwise”<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jenniferlstoddart/3730683530/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 394px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEZlfkkazO51wevqUYksRUf-eGnVIEF5EpQkSq78I-kweCGybFR0Fb0PNOcG_ulTgDOuApEALQxvEA_2UTcbf5fJkoyH0oNWkSAKiamO8blDiMamG854X2tMSUIBMOSljH7ZujHwDprxsE/s400/jenkitchen.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359548967099465090" border="0" /></a><br />I'm right back into the full swing of craziness at work. Travel, travel, show, show, packing and unpacking. Truth be told, as hectic as it is, this is also what I enjoy most about my job. I don't think I'd want it to <span style="font-style: italic;">always</span> be like this, but by the time the madness begins, I'm usually ready for it. I'm home right now for two days in between trips. Next week, I'm off to the prairies with a zillion garment bags in tow. Sell or die.<br /><br />via <a href="http://www.contemporarywriters.com/authors/?p=authd4f18f621142f1babaiip1854743">Jon McGregor</a>:<br /><br />"You must always look with both of your eyes<br />and listen with both of your ears. This is a very big world<br />and there are many many things you could miss if you are not careful. There are remarkable things all the time, right in front of us,<br />but our eyes have like clouds over the sun<br />and our lives are paler and poorer if we do not see them<br />for what they are. If nobody speaks of remarkable things,<br />how can they be called remarkable?"Jennifer Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04241053787278478578noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881025631258163263.post-82545897824181986352009-07-05T18:30:00.020-07:002009-07-10T06:51:56.673-07:00Skatepark Saturday<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.dcshoes.com/king/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 285px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh51VK_F4Fr70y3IOzoMJXDloPs9ZIQeDdwYhMZU4igjYIgasQUQyyj2GNaJiQnYJnmHY3Cv5_0EOV_snlNUPEbno-7X3_CF0h2eHi6Pt0M4FjnbPK2i8Nwxb5yg0fQrodHTVXm9xD6OGFY/s400/kingof.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355159816493273234" border="0" /></a><br />The <a href="http://www.dcshoes.com/king/">DC King Of</a> Series will be landing in Vancouver this summer on August 22 - 23, 2009. DC’s King Of Series is a global grassroots skateboarding contest which tours to new skate spots all over the world, welcoming the city’s best unsponsored skateboarders to compete in a jam format contest. A win at these contests gives undiscovered street skaters more than just their local city’s respect.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jenniferlstoddart/3691740081/in/set-72157621014782022/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_ejT3ubjIFV9R3zUPcxxsxrREJi94YHl5zNFnyumc7Cff6_IUZKgtP5_VAxzVLzHSBqcjcnDvnA-TWPhpQ9qACera7xkg82CYAWia0IAggHovSzN4aE8Jt0_KV2IDgptg1zuSW9KNw_qi/s400/IMG_6023.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355200576377277138" border="0" /></a><br />“We are super excited to combine the DC Nationals final contest with the DC King Of series this year,” says Trevn Sharp, DC's Canadian Skate Team Manager. “I have already seen tons of sick skating and I am sure the level of skating at the Finals will be even higher. I’m really looking forward to seeing who will be crowned the King Of Vancouver this August.”<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jenniferlstoddart/3692532504/in/photostream/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt-6EtKTcGDW-zSlrOq2aSXguWCeX26S8ZmJwmMXZh8qRQZHJfy1ZydB1P-ndRi4F_5LHl2eBjSRiECkVkdktLxSTjzAm7BtVwGem85Ck2VY1NsfcOgkj-c6yh_3qiYRDXK5YNL-HC8pI2/s400/skatepark4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355159324691664642" border="0" /></a><br />The DC Nationals City Qualifiers will send the top 5 skateboarders from each contest to attend the King Of Vancouver, acting as the final stage for this summer’s series. In order to skate in the King Of Vancouver, skateboarders must qualify at a City Qualifier. The winner of the King Of Vancouver will walk away with instant global exposure throughout the skate world, a piece of the $10,000 cash purse and a spot on DC’s newly formed DC Kings Team, DC’s latest skate squad based completely off DC King Of contest winners. They will also be eligible to receive an article in <a href="http://www.colormagazine.ca/">Color Magazine</a>, where they will be partnered with some of the best photographers and writers in the industry.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jenniferlstoddart/3692532404/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKEE0aV43TfYYz5868eiHuNvgp5kaU6FQzrFJHncf9rn2gIWwnqQiooPYmRZWkV81b_T2L4ElsAE0n3NMiM_MGVRm_e7omk247P5KmhVXD1deLJH2n8O1veRHLo_b315epSmt0Cg6bjcLh/s400/skatepark5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355199070248896626" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jenniferlstoddart/3691732545/in/photostream/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgna6KSl9R6jEK_1V3ONIoJ-0QIZQvJnInJqMV-FfIzbz_8Z04w-DDMGtnLt2RVvmhsFQXcUuG2xp8T9yQEGWB6XSJC11ksFoCBgRqtsGptIOfMwIi9jC4tPWlI2YmJnuEsIkSCY81d8eg3/s400/IMG_6015.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355199762071335346" border="0" /></a><br />Yesterday I rounded up the troops and headed out to Port Coquitlam to check out the Vancouver City Qualifier, which was happening at the Railside Skatepark. It was the perfect Saturday afternoon: sunshine, friends, fun and incredible skating.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://twitpic.com/9baa0"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiARXdjBaZEEZC9yJFuvNsuOOOo_hZ8_mj6RkwIQbIr3EcVCv61v20F1xa1KbB21uADkKloZHoOT_olDNr_zFTUYMLaY57NPuOWfVmH0_KbUDSdHMMIJnJSD6r7LBjLTQE6ek7Q9orzLnH1/s400/skatepark.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355198495096926082" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jenniferlstoddart/3691738263/in/set-72157621014782022/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivFLV-XgTx7XjclH77daXHcD8-Zqa9pD-dFSX_ega6j6O9_LYvsOy9bS_Y78kts98t13iNF8lTom9AiU09udg9MGMGMB19HPnn1VwjIONkYJVTwTKfa36eTsNnibJASLUvvQd7TURhMhPn/s400/IMG_6021.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355199512899251330" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jenniferlstoddart/3691739405/in/set-72157621014782022/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZJLlkD1cXUKEk8_qQIntP4YSsIUQyvppkxsqA6b6lcl8LPXYc_VHJJ6VcQf5iTSNwCiKX8DA6-h3uTJPUzwiWQ7Rre9KSBFG5Gbe5-NKkcNscUS0RWwgEQleZJMmM1RUVj25qC-R3AlnB/s400/IMG_6022.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355200003399248530" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jenniferlstoddart/3691779529/in/set-72157621014782022/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8QD0e2Jed6LieEx0ADhfFaRG-3KlSNz6I01bSArrnf3SQ_2q-1TEQpaWFfp3iXy-zZdEQoF0QXv4wGdR_TTj1Oxb-q4Rk1znLsVCYkwvRY7OKCod9Uz3azdflfMYKrPIWdpJvyUnnixyv/s400/skatepark3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355155836462870674" border="0" /></a><br />There are 4 City Qualifiers still to take place, the next being this coming weekend in Regina.<br /><br />For more information and full contest details visit <a href="http://www.dcnationals.com/">DC Nationals</a>. Videos from all of the City Qualifiers will be available at <a href="http://push.ca/skateboarding/">Push.ca</a>. You can also follow <a href="http://twitter.com/DCNationals">@DCNationals</a> on Twitter for regular updates.<br /><br />You can read Trevn Sharp's blog about the Poco event, which is included in his series about the national contest <a href="http://www.dcnationals.com/blog/default.aspx?year=2009&month=7#43">here</a>.Jennifer Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04241053787278478578noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6881025631258163263.post-75582190470924894682009-06-27T09:09:00.016-07:002009-06-28T10:28:46.488-07:00Operation Beautiful<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikD5zHNwATi5GXycfBtNrxFYxWWa8HbQh7u5L05JQ0xhorCHB5fyiEi1qegU0rXWN6A_ntTTlrsuWGo2aITeFLaxZLBQHB2W5Llnqxk-e3fnSXpds_T9LWbgDsd9rcIQs4zjIvTWGEc7c9/s1600-h/operation++beautiful.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikD5zHNwATi5GXycfBtNrxFYxWWa8HbQh7u5L05JQ0xhorCHB5fyiEi1qegU0rXWN6A_ntTTlrsuWGo2aITeFLaxZLBQHB2W5Llnqxk-e3fnSXpds_T9LWbgDsd9rcIQs4zjIvTWGEc7c9/s400/operation++beautiful.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352040678472632866" border="0" /></a><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://nutritionista.tumblr.com/post/126168309/caitlin-over-at-healthy-tipping-point-recently">nutritionista</a>: <blockquote><p>Caitlin over at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.healthytippingpoint.com/">Healthy Tipping Point</a> recently launched <b class="highlighted0">Operation</b> <b class="highlighted1">Beautiful</b>. The goal is to end toxic fat talk. Like Caitlin says, “It hurts you emotionally, spiritually, and physically.”</p> <p>To participate in <a target="_blank" href="http://www.healthytippingpoint.com/2009/06/operation-beautiful.html"><b class="highlighted0">Operation</b> <b class="highlighted1">Beautiful</b></a>, all you have to do is leave an anonymous positive message (or several!) on mirrors in public restrooms or wherever you see fit. Mine is pictured above (“You are <b class="highlighted1">beautiful</b> in every moment!”), but I plan to do more. If you want to participate, <a target="_blank" href="mailto:seebriderun@gmail.com">email Caitlin</a> a photo of your note and description of your experience.</p></blockquote> <p>What an absolutely brilliant idea this is! I fell in love with this project the moment I read about it. I have struggled to have a positive body image for as long as I can remember. I certainly know what it feels like to hate your own body; to dissect every flaw and imperfection, to wish that your stomach was flatter and your nose was smaller. These are things that I still think about and worry about, even though I know that I shouldn't. We are constantly being bombarded with unrealistic images, telling us what we "should" look like and making us feel like we're not good enough. It needs to stop! We need to be kind to ourselves and kind to each other. This is why it's very important to me to spread the word about Caitlin's mission. </p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjShjwmYDiJ-bOY-d1i6HWVz5S_YdkXjwE8zoP7KZng5V9iTkDFqxFyGtP-tTFrg7HdpH1x2WeWBNhaNcQNiDIGK3HCP4ctZAmajc6561UECryXWRKGMspdnlVRoe79oB-V4WfgZUmc_fNc/s1600-h/opbeautiful6.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 301px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjShjwmYDiJ-bOY-d1i6HWVz5S_YdkXjwE8zoP7KZng5V9iTkDFqxFyGtP-tTFrg7HdpH1x2WeWBNhaNcQNiDIGK3HCP4ctZAmajc6561UECryXWRKGMspdnlVRoe79oB-V4WfgZUmc_fNc/s400/opbeautiful6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352048536667825426" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji3WlKeyeS_r3-0R75IEBM_xPmbxm8iCkU9zM5IyK0g4EOAThUPLQZzypajYPDXz8z9TI1iHw4tuJq5puuwyJbNNo4pguBvewdGiiZ9h0kxmt6nOftxbJNdd2TB08_H4G80ER-jTAn3U3h/s1600-h/sweat.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 301px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji3WlKeyeS_r3-0R75IEBM_xPmbxm8iCkU9zM5IyK0g4EOAThUPLQZzypajYPDXz8z9TI1iHw4tuJq5puuwyJbNNo4pguBvewdGiiZ9h0kxmt6nOftxbJNdd2TB08_H4G80ER-jTAn3U3h/s400/sweat.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352050027405932386" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiq19DCdLSyPQvyccCXjHadb07wkScOVlfOy07Lki6X1vAoRrpKkdDJVfqaBAkgE6iSEjcZ9IvT8v2BOoiYUUNmfWIpWYxvfvpmqDbHxS9vr4UKw0IFHE65STbFj_l4UUy8YS_96X7G3e-/s1600-h/opbeautiful2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiq19DCdLSyPQvyccCXjHadb07wkScOVlfOy07Lki6X1vAoRrpKkdDJVfqaBAkgE6iSEjcZ9IvT8v2BOoiYUUNmfWIpWYxvfvpmqDbHxS9vr4UKw0IFHE65STbFj_l4UUy8YS_96X7G3e-/s400/opbeautiful2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352046378279869938" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt3uC23rZvo45iSeQdH_ZVwrvx-7qFj-Ws43wNMVkFBLQYdSr7zh2ROGO4oE9ZJjAC-BMEiy9YU2TjEOWAYGPE94-ufz60S_y8tK9LOdedWv59okP-gorjEqN-OwmLsikc0F0cYsooyT8C/s1600-h/opbeautiful4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 301px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt3uC23rZvo45iSeQdH_ZVwrvx-7qFj-Ws43wNMVkFBLQYdSr7zh2ROGO4oE9ZJjAC-BMEiy9YU2TjEOWAYGPE94-ufz60S_y8tK9LOdedWv59okP-gorjEqN-OwmLsikc0F0cYsooyT8C/s400/opbeautiful4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352047978327944146" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7psIc5pmbRSdICdl-_gmQfeD2yPOkmmGzB6TH78TJq1c7M55kj6X85QmzrtS3-rmWY0kQvjOU1lXD0TkpPHjRbNKR8ooh1at6jCDVKkOmq1JZ1Uc2lauBzP1thCw11GnQv8RnxIEPYVIc/s1600-h/opbeautiful5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 301px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7psIc5pmbRSdICdl-_gmQfeD2yPOkmmGzB6TH78TJq1c7M55kj6X85QmzrtS3-rmWY0kQvjOU1lXD0TkpPHjRbNKR8ooh1at6jCDVKkOmq1JZ1Uc2lauBzP1thCw11GnQv8RnxIEPYVIc/s400/opbeautiful5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352048391680629922" border="0" /></a></p> <p>Caitlin has created a website dedicated to this project which features every single <a target="_blank" href="http://operationbeautiful.com/"><b class="highlighted0">Operation</b> <b class="highlighted1">Beautiful</b> </a>note you send in and it's updated daily. I'm heading to the gym this morning and I will definitely leave a note in the locker room today.<br /></p><p>Be sure to also check out the Operation Beautiful video featured <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqOEP40Pmdg">here</a>.<br /></p><p><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:78%;" >Photos: <a href="http://operationbeautiful.com/">Operation Beautiful</a></span><br /></p><blockquote></blockquote>Jennifer Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04241053787278478578noreply@blogger.com4