Very Cherry & The Pursuit of Happiness

Blouse: Jacob

Experimenting with some red lipstick for the first time since the dancing years! Recitals were all about wearing loads of make up that will make you stand out on stage, red lipstick included. However, I've never been bold enough to try it off of the stage. I am wearing Very Cherry (635) by Maybelline, and I love it!

Why yes, those are candy canes & Christmas ornaments hanging in the background.
Vintage inspired mirror: Ikea, 

Loved this movie, and I love this quote just as much. I often think about people who are famous or those who I admire & wonder how they got there, why aren't things happening as quickly for me, etc. etc. However, it's not about that whatsoever. Maybe they just got lucky, or perhaps they were born into it. Nevertheless, you have to go for what you want & it will happen eventually!

Like a Cinema

I bought this work out DVD a few years ago, and I have just recently rekindled my love for the Skinny Bitch work outs. My favourite work outs are the abs & arms. Bonus: the work outs are all 20 minutes (or under), so it's a great option if you need to work out in a pinch!

I LOVE this DVD. Hands down. I'm on level two right now (there are three levels, which you do one for ten days and move up a level after), and I am already seeing a change in my body. More defined arms, legs & abs, and it's under 30 minutes, so it's perfect for a morning work out before work!

The following movies are some I picked up at a huge clearance sale at our local video store. I bought all these movies for $40! Can't complain there!

In fact, as I write this post, I'm watching Easy A!

What are your favourite movies, or the newest additions to your movie collection?

Movie Mania

1. Cuddling up on the couch with a pillow and a big warm blanket. Yeah, the stripes there belong to my shirt. This morning is comfortable all around. 2. I have been staring at the Blogger screen for a little while now wondering what to write. Finally, my pictures uploaded & I'm scrambling to find something to say. 3. I woke up around 9:04 am today, to be exact, and got ready to go for a run. I ran for half an hour on the treadmill listening to hip hop and upbeat songs to get me going. As soon as Beyonce came on (twice in a row), that just set the stage for me, and I started to work harder. By the end of my work out (which included stretching and some weights), I needed something cool to drink that wasn't just water. So, I made a green monster smoothie! It's a combination of spinach, banana, soy milk, and ice. You honestly can't taste the spinach at all, I promise! The end result is something creamy and banana flavoured with just a hint of green! I added some seeds in there as well to give me something to chew on, but I have a feeling I'll be needing something more in a little bit! 4. Last night's munchies for movie night. Brandon and I ended up watching The Town with Ben Affleck last night. I usually gravitate towards the more chick flick type of movies, but lately I have been craving a good action movie. This one filled that void! It kept me interested, and there was a love story in there as well. Best of both worlds. Note the Cheesies and Sweet & Chili Rice chips: that's why a run was in my future (and because I just wanted to go running)!

Happy Wednesday everyone! It's day one of two off for me, so hopefully something interesting happens either today or tomorrow. Brandon and I are watching The Social Network right now, and so far it's pretty good. Have you guys seen it? What do you think?

Holly xoxo

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Merry Christmas everyone! I hope you all got spoiled - I know I did!

A few of my presents included a laptop (my first ever, which I am posting on from the comfort of my bed), a couple SUPER cute purses/scarves, a Betsey Johnson totebag, cds, movies... Y'know, the good stuff ;)


Next week (Monday night apparently) I may be going to Vancouver with my boyfriend to see his dad, so a few things on my TO-BUY list (providing we go shopping, fingers crossed!) include: a faux fur jacket, new boots, hats, and accessories.

I am off to watch the rest of I Love You Man. Have a good night, all!

Love, Holly!