My First..Interview!

          Hi everyone!
          I wanted to give you guys a quick update on some really exciting news! I'm going to be interviewed on Park City Television next wednesday the 29th on their evening show called Mountain Views! I'll be talking about this blog. as well as some fashion related topics, and I am so excited! As it is a local station that is only available in Utah,  here is the link to watch online: http://www.parkcity.tv/live.html
I hope you all tune in for a few minutes, the show is from 5:30-6:30 and I think I am the first guest. Ill update more as I get more information, make sure to follow me on twitter to get the most recent updates!

Thanks for reading!
Ruzele

SO SORE! (Update #1)

          Hello everyone!
       
          This is my first weekly update on my weight loss progress. I'm not sure how exactly I want to format these, but I'll figure it out, if anyone has any suggestions, leave them in the comments below! Enough with the semantics, As you can tell from the title of this post, I'm very sore! I wasn't reaching the weight goals I wanted to, so kicked up my workout a bit. Im running/ walking on the treadmill for the first 30 minutes then doing weight machines for at least 15 minutes. Hopefully I'll get past this sore spot soon enough.

          I do have to give you a bit of bad news, I did go up a little in my weight this week, because I slacked on going to the gym, and keeping track of what I was eating. But this is the mark of a new week, and I know I am going to do better this week, because I'm paying attention to what I'm eating, and making sure I'm at the gym. And, I'm going to update more, because thats the only way I'll keep myself consistent and totally honest.

Thanks for reading!
Ruzele

Set-Backs, and Mess-ups

            First, I have to apologize for not posting since the 13th! I'm not going to make any excuses, because I had plenty of time to write, but I just didn't, and obviously everyone messes up and has imperfections, but it's how you use those imperfections to your benefit to reach your goal. Which is why I have written out a schedule, or better called, a to-do list for each day. I have to get all the items done on the list, before doing the things that I want to do, that way I'm sure everything is done, and I don't have to worry about those tasks during the day because I know that they are already done, or will be before I go to sleep.
          Iv'e come to the realization that if I want this blog to really be what I hope it to, it requires total honesty from me, which is a scary notion, but it's what Iv'e committed to, and therefor have to follow through with it. So if I have a bad day, I'll post about it. Because this isn't about me going through this perfect weight loss with no problems or set backs, because that is going to happen, but no one is perfect and its how I react to those set backs that define me as a person, and a blogger.

Thanks for reading,
Ruzele

Will you be my Valentine?

After Yesterday's gut spilling, I though I would post a simple outfit of the day. My day consisted of church, homework, and going to the gym. Although It was oh-so-thrilling, I would much prefer spending the day shopping, or doing something not involving school work.

Shirt- Asos

Vest- Forever21

Color Block Skirt- Forever21

Shoes- Style369

Feather Necklace- Urban Outfitters

Charm Necklace- Vintage

Tights-Style369

Yes, I know it's not Valentines day yet, but while out today everyone told me they loved my valentines outfit (which wasn't planed), and since it's 2 days away, I figured why not put it up today? I absolutely adore this shirt from Asos curve, and paired with the skirt and faux fur boots (considering there's about 2 feet of snow outside) I thought it was perfect! 

With Love,

Ruzele

Change is for the Better

          Iv'e always been a big girl, and by big girl, I mean heavier than everyone around me. And I have always had not just a love for clothing, but a fascination and attraction to all things related. Which is why this blog is here. Recently I have made a change in who I am, and how I view my self. Iv'e realized, Fashion is about being confident in what you put on, and not being afraid of what people will say. Not about what I should wear to impress other people, or what I shouldn't wear because I'm to fat. 

          Being a big girl who invests time in to fashion, is hard. Im not able to walk into any store and pick something that will fit me, a foreign concept which I have not had the luxury of experiencing. Before you start to think I'm writing this to complain about something I could have changed years ago, I want to explain why I'm writing this. I have come very close to being very sick, because I am carrying  extra weight around on my body. 

          I am done being unhealthy and not confident about who I am. If I don't change who I am now, My life will be cut short, and I will probably spend my whole life trying to reach a standard, that I would never reach. This change isn't about my outer appearance, but about being a healthier, happier version of who I already am. 

          A lot of plus size fashion bloggers will say that they love their body and are confident with how they look, and I do love who I am. But along with becoming healthier, I truly am not happy with the way I look, I don't want to be afraid of how people will perceive me because of my weight, or whether I need fix my clothing because the fat on my back is showing. 

        Starting today, I will be at the gym 5 days a week for at least an hour. I will be eating all organic and healthy foods, and tracking what I eat, in order to see the flaws in my diet. And I will continue to peruse my love for fashion. I am going to post twice a week, one post will be a fashion post, and one will be about my progress in becoming healthier.

         If your still reading this, and wondering what the purpose of this post is, it is because I need to make a public commitment to my self and to all of you. I have had similar conversasions with myself before, and not followed through. If this information is public, it will force me to uphold this change, and not only be honest with my self, but with all of you. 

         It is so exciting to me that I will have a record of these changes and I will be able to look back and see how I have changed. And anyone who wants to follow my progress, please do it, and keep me on track! I am so excited to make this change and I hope you enjoy seeing my progress, and maybe I will inspire one of you to do it with me.

With love,

Ruzele

Puppy Love

Hi Everyone!
Today I felt like writing a post about my dog, yes this might seem random, but I was just watching the news and they were talking about how dogs in my local city were being put down because there wasn't enough space in their kennel. I wanted to write this post about how important it is to adopt dogs that are in need. I adopted my dog about 4 months ago from my local animal shelter, he was 8 months old when I adopted him and had been a stray for his whole life.
This is Olliver (ollie):

I'm not sure what breed he his, I call him a yorkie-wiener-poo because I know that he has those 3 breeds in his genetics, but I'm not sure what else. He is so rambunctious and is obsessed with his toys. By the end of the day my room ends up looking like a preschool.

I just want to say how important it is to adopt if it is possible, I don't know how I lived before I got Ollie

Coming up; Style Profile: Hayley Hasselhoff

Thanks for Reading!

live.love.learn

-Ruzele

Absent-ee Bloger

             When I started this blog I promised myself I would post at least every week, and look at this, only three posts in and I'm already WAY behind! And yes, I realize I might just be writing this to my self, but I hope there is someone out there in those 100 page views who read this.
             Granted, It has been soo hectic with school right now, but no excuse is good enough so I am sorry, and hope that you will forgive me for lack of posting, no promises, but I am going to try try try to post more often, starting now!

Recently ( as in the past month or so ) I made my very first purchase from a European Plus Size Clothing store called style369.com  Which I now have to say, is one of my favorite online plus size stores. I was really skeptical at first, considering I never bought anything from them before, and the items are shipped from somewhere in europe. But being the dare devil, risk taking person that I am ( my attempt at sarcasm ) I threw caution to the wind and bought a few wardrobe staples:

All Items From Style369.com

And I have to say, I am SO happy I put in the money to buy these items! The second I saw the color block dress I knew nothing could stop me from buying it, It is an amazing dress! I am in love with the mustard color, and the high neck. This dress is also made from an amazing fabric that doesn't cling to my body; as most curvy girls dislike. This dress has now become a wardrobe staple, I love that it is so versatile and can be dressed down or up. 

I also bought two pairs of tights, one just an opaque black pair, and a pair of amazing lace tights which I was in dire need of!

And last on the list was a pair of leather biker boots lined with fur. These are amazing! I've been in need of a pair of boots that are wearable in the winter- because it snows like it's no tomorrow where I live- but also boots that would look good and feel good. What I think is one of the best features is the fact that these boots are wide leg/ foot so girls who are plus size can wear them. And they haven't come off my feet since

Coming up; Style Profile: Hayley Hasselhoff 

Thanks for reading!



live.love.learn

-Ruzele