The EveryGirl's Guide To Life-Maria Menounos

On Saturday I attended the Celebrity Style Spring Event and VIP book signing with Access Hollywood special correspondent, actress, and author, Maria Menounos.  During the fashion event Maria shared her views on the hottest celebrity styles in a celebrity-inspired fashion show.  I did not end up staying for the entire book signing because the it started late, there were long lines for the book signing, and my VIP pass just couldn't get me to the front of the line! Have I mentioned patience is not one of my strengths? Anyway I did get two copies of the book and will let you know how the book is once I read it.

Don't you think Maria looks fabulous in this simple short white lace dress from H&M? You can't see Maria's shoes but she was wearing adorable Louboutin nude patent leather platform pumps. Maria also recommends more affordable nude patent pumps by Steve Madden.

In The EveryGirl's Guide to Life, Maria reveals her EveryGirl secrets on everything from systems to organize life, managing time, weight-loss tips (she lost forty pounds),  and styling yourself like the stars.

Here's a few EveryGirl Motto's from the book

Be proactive, not reactive, in life. 

Maximize every resource, as well as every minute of the day, fitting in everything from fashion to family to finances to fitness. 

Avoid vampires. Friends, family, or other individuals who are jealous, seek to harm you, or are just plain negative should be avoided. 

Embrace "the Sunshine Committee." Friends, family, or other individuals who are positive and full of "sunshine" should be sought out and embraced. 

If you're not growing, you're dying. Remain open to learning and to new experiences.

And a big thank you for your support and your continued votes over at circle of moms. 

xoxo, Naina

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Your Guide to Style

Lately I have not had much time to read lengthy novels but these style books are on my current reading list and they will be perfect for my upcoming air travel.

1. Pia Me by Pia Jacobsen. I bought this book but I have not had a chance to read it yet.

2. Lauren Conrad Style Guide.  I saw this book in Urban Outfitters and it looked pretty good. This may be my next purchase.

3. Oh No She Didn't: The Top 100 Mistakes Women Make and How to Avoid Them by Clinton Kelly.   My colleague Sandy was so sweet and thoughtful to send me this book as a thank you for being her mentor the past few months.  Sandy had the wonderful opportunity to attend a book signing with Clinton Kelly and she managed to get me a signed copy of the book.  Some of the topics he discusses are muffin tops, mom jeans, scrunchies, suntan hose, and visible panty lines. I think this is going to be a good read!  

4. Getting the Pretty Back: Friendship, Family and Finding the Perfect Lipstick by Molly Ringwald. This book was on sale at Barnes and Noble and so I picked this up. It's a quick, easy, and light read.


Are you currently reading any interesting books?

And a very special thank you to my husband who gave me this (also here) because he thought I would love it and he wanted to thank me for making him a smoothie and coffee every morning.   So to all you lovely ladies -make sure you husband's and boyfriend's are reading your blogs!

Happy Halloween!

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Week in Review

This has been quite a busy work week so I am glad it is finally Friday!  Ok today is all about my random ideas and thoughts.

1. Score!  Earlier this week I posted on Beautiful Necklaces and I  featured this Amrita Singh necklace.  My sister sent me a text and said the $100 necklace is on sale for $24 at Hautelook.  I immediately went over to Hautelook and clicked "purchase." And, of course my sister picked one up too!

 2.  Last month I reviewed some laptop sleeves (here) because I really needed a new sleeve for my work laptop. After traveling last with my laptop and no laptop sleeve I finally got around to ordering this laptop sleeve. It was a bargain at $29.99. 

3. And, while I was on vacation last week I came across this article in the Fashion and Style section of the NY Times magazine.  I am sure many of you have heard of the book "French Women Don't Get Fat."   This article kind of reminded me of that book. It's an interesting read if you have a few minutes to click on the link.

From The New York Times:
Aging Gracefully, the French Way
If there is a secret to aging well, Frenchwomen must know it.
http://nyti.ms/bsbbT0

Thought I would take a peek at Amazon and see what other books are available about French Women. Here's a few books books that look interesting.

4. Finally, I decided to make a list of things I really want to accomplish  this weekend. (But notice this list only include FUN activities.) It is the first weekend in a while we don't have a lot of plans or things scheduled. I hope to accomplish the following.....

• Read at least half of the magazines that came in the mail this week
• Make this Gazpacho recipe I found in Cooking Light
• Bake cupcakes with sprinkles with my daughter this weekend
• Go to Core Fusion Saturday morning since I have not been in a while
• Go for a 5 mile run on Sunday
• Sit outside on our deck and enjoy this beautiful weather with a nice cold margarita in hand
• Hit at least one boutique for the summer sale. Moxie looks like they are having a good sale

Have you made any fun summer purchases lately? 

And do you have a list of fun things to do this weekend?

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Week in Review

Our vacation week in Maui is almost over and we will soon be back to reality.  I thought I would share a few pictures from the week and some of the things I loved about this vacation.
What do you love most about vacation?

                                        {I enjoyed reading this book and loved sipping on red wine}

                                              {I loved waking up early and doing yoga on the beach}

                                           {I loved sitting by the pool and long walks on the beach}

                                              {I loved eating dinner while watching the beautiful sunset }

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Just Let Me Lie Down

As a mom of a 2 year old,  sometimes I feel like I just need to lie down! The past month or so I have been trying to read a bit before going to sleep every evening.  And, I must say I am doing pretty well!  It feels so good to get back to reading, even if it is just 10-15 minutes every evening.  I just finished reading this book by Kristin van Ogtrop, editor of Real Simple magazine.  Just Let Me Lie Down is a funny and easy to read book about motherhood and working.
Next on the reading list is The Help by Kathryn Stockett.

What are you reading right now?

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Currently Reading

I have not been reading lately as much as I would like. So I saw reviews for this book "Falling Apart in One Piece: An Optimists Journey Through the Hell of Divorce and I decided to order it.   First let me say that usually I would not read a book about divorce since I am happily married.  But, I really enjoy memoirs and I find it interesting when people can live through difficulties and share their stories of pain and hope.   I was intrigued by this particular memoir by Stacy Morrison,  editor in chief of Redbook magazine. Stacy captures the experience of her divorce in an emotional and honest way.  So far the book is captivating and I am hooked.

Have you read any amazing memoirs recently?

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