2012 ~ ♥MoxieBB

Sunday, December 30, 2012

Four New Year's Eve Drinks Under 200 Cals! Fancy, Fruity & Bubbly!

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I have a few solid plans for tomorrow night (New Year's Eve) and they are to Eat, Drink & be Merry! Those would be most people's Holiday plans but I didn't get to celebrate Christmas so I'm making up for it on New Years Eve. It's still technically the Holidays anyway right? :)

I've also been making great progress on some weight loss that I don't want to blow so I did some digging to find some great drinks us ladies watching our calories can indulge in. Fancy, fruity and bubbly, a drink for every taste:

Fancy:

Pomegranate Martini

A 4oz serving made with pomegranate vodka and pure pomegranate juice (about 50/50) only has 185 calories! Delicious and full of antioxidants.

Red Wine

A glass of red wine boasts 120 delicious calories per 5 ounces. Remember a jumbo glass can hold 10 ounces or more so remember glass half full ;)

Fruity:

Strawberry Daiquiri

You can whip up your own low calorie daiquiri using frozen fruit with no added sugar. Strawberries make a perfect choice because they're naturally sweet. Mix three partially thawed berries in blender with ice, half oz lime juice and one and half shot of Rum. Add a little water to blend and you're set for 195 calories!

Bubbly:

Champagne

Pour Champagne into flutes and add a few raspberries. Pretty, delicious and only 100 calories per 5 ounce glass. Your best drink option! You can also make your own spritzer with club soda and ice added to white wine.

4 Delicious drinks under 200! I'll toast to that!

Happy New Year Moxie Beauty Friends! :)

Floral Ruffle Lace Fringe Scarves in Black or Pink! Find them at Tilly's ~ $14.99

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Darling alert! In love with these romantic Floral Ruffle Lace scraves at Tilly's! Crochet Knit with Lace overlay and all over Floral print. Both colors are so pretty and can be worn with almost anything! Only $14.99 each. What a steal! I'm sure these won't last long. Choose pink or black, or 1 of each :)

Tell Moxie! Which kind of outfit would you pair these with?

Holiday Heels for $25 ~ Get The Look For Less! Colin Stuart VS. Target ~ Gold Glitter Pumps

7:09 AM Fab Finds, Fashion Steals Under $50, Get The Look, Gold, Heels, Holiday Fashion, Shoes No comments

Happy December! I've been browsing online for some gorgeous stilettos for the Holidays (Christmas, New Years, etc ) and I came across these Golden beauties by Colin Stuart! I'm on a bit of a budget so I didn't want to spend $138 so I went online to search and came across a fab find that I had to share! Target has some gorgeous goldens that are just as shimmery as the Colin Stuart for $113 cheaper! What a steal!

Okay I know what you're thinking, yes the Colin Stuart are very cute. Maybe even worth the $138 but because this is such a bold piece, it's not something you'll be wearing everyday, maybe 1 or 2x a year so there's no great reason to splurge. I actually went into to Target to check them out and the Target version is super shiny and even looks better in person plus the ankle strap adds a nice touch of glam. :)

Spendy... or

Save!

These are going to look gorgeous with almost any dress or skinny jeans you decide to wear this season. Pair them with a killer body con in black, oxblood, or practically any jewel tone. Since these are already Glam be sure to not over accessorize and a simple but curve hugging dress is best!

About Moxie Beauty Blog

5:31 AM About, About Moxie 1 comment

During the conception of this blog I wanted to create a tool that teaches and inspires. I wanted to create a special place that can celebrate and inspire young women. Given the blessing of Intuition, the ability to bear another life, the ability to love unconditionally, a spectacle of beauty, and a deep connection to ones emotions and heart, is a Strength of ours that is commonly socialized as a weakness. These characteristics of our feminine since the beginning have subjected us as a moving target because many have subjected our strengths as weaknesses.

A lot of changes have happened for us women over the course of the last century, we have our right to vote, we have the right to equality and education and workforce. Many women are now even the breadwinners of the family and to all the Single Moms out there raising their families (A proud tear and a cheer: "We've come a long way honey!) I have never been so proud to call myself a Woman and to be included in this amazing group of beings.

With that said, I knew exactly the kind of content I wanted to share with these very special readers: Things that make us feel good, happy, healthy, inspired, hopeful, sexy and confident, things that help us embrace the Woman and her strength inside us all! I just needed a perfect name. So a few days later it came to me, Moxie, and it was a perfect way to start a Blog, meaning force of character, determination, courage and strength of oneself. Moxie is the ideal lady and she celebrates her Strengths and believes in her gifts!

Food for thought, nutrition for our bodies, fashion for fun and good laughs are what this Blog is all about! My goal is that something you read here will contribute to aiding you on your journey to becoming the best person you can be. You are special and you deserve it!

I'm on a spiritual journey to becoming an ultimate modern day woman warrior who can love unconditional both herself and others, be loved unconditionally, believe in oneself, respect oneself, love who I am both my flaws and perfections, and the courage to find and determine my place in the world.

Thank you so much for reading and I hope you find something useful here!

So Much Love,

SO CUTE! Victoria's Secret Must Have: Outfits ~ November 2012

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So much excitement abound, someone from my state of Arizona, is one of the so very lucky winners of the record $550M Powerball! I didn't have the lucky ticket but I am still waiting to hear back from long lost relatives ;)

But even still a large frothy caffè latte, warm snuggly Uggs and some online fashion surfing is a perfect way to start a cool November morning! The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show airs on Tuesday December 4th so this is a perfect time to check out some of their new arrivals. There are SO many adorable things on VS it was hard just to pick a few!

I'M SO IN LOVE WITH THESE: OUTFITS

Sequin Lace Peplum Top, VS Siren Low Rise Skinny Jean, Moto Jacket and Colin Stuart Sexy Sandal. I love everything about this outfit! So gorgeous Find It Here

Boyfriend Shirt in Leopard, VS Siren Skinny in Twill. Cute Belt & Wedges Find It Here

Wool Jacket, VS Angel Dolman Tee, Tie Up Legging Jean & Boots. Makes an adorable outfit! Find It Here

Cheetah Moto Jacket, White V Neck, VS Pencil Pant & Wedges Find It Here

Dream Tees Embellished Top, VS Siren Ankle-Zip Legging in Bisque, Gold Tone Bangle & Wedges Find It Here

Leopard Print Sweater, VS Siren Ankle Zip Legging in Wintergreen & Colin Stuart Side Buckle Boot in Taupe Find It Here

Can you tell I have a thing for Leopard print? ;)

Sequin Lace Tee, VS Siren Legging in Corduroy, Oversized Angora Cardi Sweater & Nude Pumps. So feminine! Find It Here

FOR THE OFFICE:

Fitted Poplin Shirt, Lexie Skinny Crop Pant in Ponte, and Camel Pumps. Sassy & Classy Find It Here

Nautical Boyfriend Shirt, Kate Flare Pant and Skinny Patent Belt & Black Patent Pumps. Find It Here

Go from Day to Date seamlessly with this Glam style! Find It Here

Tell Us! Which outfit is your fave?

My E.L.F. Cosmetic Haul from Target! Awesomely Affordable Makeup!

8:50 AM Beauty Reviews, Fab Finds, Fabulously Affordable, Hauls No comments

Hello dolls ;)

We're talking awesomely afforable makeup!

Last night I went to Target to return a few clothing pieces that I didn't like and I ended up on a mini-spree after I decided to just 'look around'. Bad idea. Luckily the only Cosmetic items I purchased were E.L.F. brand (aka that SUPER CHEAP but surprisingly good!) makeup so I didn't break the bank. Whew.

Check out these pretty things!

I got those adorable Floral and Polka Dot shorts underneath for $5 each @ Target! I don't care if it's Winter, what a Fab find right? They deserve their own post ;)

I am going to give these a try these instead of my regular products for a few days - week and post a review on each of them :)

What I bought:

~ELF Powder Brush $3! (How does it compare to MAC?)

~ELF Blush in Mellow Mauve $3! (Does it blend nice? (I love this color!))

~ELF Golden Bronzer $3! (Interested to see if this might work for contouring)

~ELF Matte Lip Color in Natural $3! (Beautiful color)

~ELF Liquid Eyeliner in Black $1! (One dollar!)

~ELF Lashes $1! (Includes Lash glue)

I got all these things for only $15.12 or about the cost of 1 MAC eyeshadow! I know the Dollar store carries cosmetics as well but I do believe this brand's makeup is slightly better in quality. No it's no MAC but I've been using the Eye Shadows in a Holiday kit I purchased last year and the quality isn't bad!

I still have lots of ELF products I'm dying to try such as the Eye Lid Primer, Plumping Lip Glazes (Ruby Kiss), Eyebrow Lift & Filler Pencil, Baked Eyeshadows, Pigment Eyeshadow, Shimmer Eye pencils & nail polish!

I will keep the reviews coming as I try them :)

E.L.F has an awesome offer on their website going. Imagine how much stuff you can get for $25 + Free Shipping! Sometimes Target doesn't have everything so I go here:

If you have any ELF products you LOVE please share in the comments sections! I'd love to hear from you! :)

6 Sassy Ways to Tie A Scarf - Just In Time For the Chilly Season ~ Use All Year Long!

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Originated: www.9Gag.com

I love numbers 1, 2, 5, & 6! Which way is your fave?

Craving Chinese Takeout? Eat This Instead! Lunch Under 200 Calories!

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Today I had a huge craving for some Asian chow so I made myself an Asian inspired lunch that was wonderful and under 200 calories! Lunch consisted of Mandarin Orange Chick'n (meatless), Kale Salad with Cranberries and Pine Nuts (recipe to come soon!) and delicious Miso Soup! Mmm Mm yummy!

Go ahead and have Seconds!

Even though these portions look small we can eat all the Miso soup and Kale to our tummy's desire without packing on much calories. Make sure to buy Low Sodium Miso soup because the regular version is packed with Salt which can make you retain extra water!

The instant Miso soup I use can be found here, I recommend it for you Miso soup lovers out there and I will be doing a full review on it later!

I really loved this light lunch and it satisfied my crazy craving for Chinese takeout! I might have just saved myself thousands of calories! :)

Review: St. Ives Blemish Control Apricot Scrub - Oil Free with Salicylic Acid Acne Medication

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Today I'm sharing a review on a staple product in my skincare regimen that I've been using for years: St. Ives Apricot Scrub: Blemish Control edition! Ever since I started really taking care of my skin I've always used St. Ives Apricot scrubs for two reasons: 1. They're SO affordable (about $4 at a Drugstore) and 2. They really do work!

This scrub really helps with blackheads and breakouts! Throughout the month, I usually have a few pimples and I can always tell what they've originated from. Sometimes they're hormonal, sometimes they show up the morning after a junk food sesh' and then there is the 'my face is dirty and my pores are clogged from my makeup' pimple and when I'm using a good facial cleanse and this scrub there's hardly ever any of those nasty pimples to be found!

There are a few different variations of St. Ives scrubs. There is the original Apricot version, some acne prevention scrubs and sensitive skin versions. (The original is also great for using in the shower on your whole body! You can buy a large tub for that, but I'll get more into that in a separate review :)

Most people prefer to use the Original version however there are some situations when this Blemish Control scrub would be ideal.

If you suffer from Acne
If you suffer from Blackheads
If your skin is on the Oily side
If your skin is NOT Sensitive

If you cannot say Yes to all of these things, do not use Blemish Control. It can make your skin very dry from the Salicylic Acid, inflamed from the very rough scrubbies, and irritated from ingredients that are not created for Sensitive skin types.

Let's take a look at the ingredients:

Ingredients like Propylene Glycol, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Fragrance, and Many others in this scrub are not suitable for Sensitive Skin and unfortunately don't pass our Moxie Green Beauty test!

The Scrub Experience:

An up close look at product color, texture, at all of those scubbies!

A fresh, clean and vibrant apricot scent. Pastey, foamy lather. Wonderful smell! Very large, sparingly and rough scubbing bead pieces making up of about 15% of the product. Contains Salicylic Acid for Blemish Control. Rinses easily and leaves a good clean feeling to my face. Face feels polished and lightly scented. Dries with a matte texture and my skin looks slightly lighter in color and more even in tone. Makes skin slightly taught with a clean finish and hint of shine. A smooth neutral base for moisturizer. Moisturizer would be needed before applying makeup after using this and a night cream or serum would be ideal for before Bed after this using this product.

Moxie Gives St. Ives Blemish Control Apricot Scub:

I hope this review gave you a '360' look at this product and helped you decide if you'd like to try it and generally what to expect.

Please share your experience with this product in the comments below! Thanks for reading! :)

Buzz Buzz! Happy November! My Pug Miyagi's Costume! Halloween 2012

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This year Miyagi the Pug was an adorable Bumble Bee. We like to call him "Mugsy" or "Bugsy" so he was a Bugsy Bee! How cute is he!? Miyagi and I both wish everyone a Happy November! We hope your Halloween was spooktacular ;)

Buzz Buzz Happy Halloween!

Native Chic - Stunning Pieces From One of My Favorite Trends!

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Taking que from the much loved return of the 60's Wild Flower fashion, we're naturally trending into another that inspired much of the hippy-gypsy spirited look, and from America's first Fashionistas, the Native.

Gorgeous woven graphic prints, nature inspired textures and lots of beautifully intricate details is what Native American wear is all about. Feathers in our hair and adoring ourselves in chunky rugged rocks (turquoise of course) can make even the most Urban-Chic feel like a Goddess of Nature. I will be following this beautiful style in many posts to come!

Here are a few fine pieces I've found to get you on your way to achieve Native Chic and links to where you can purchase them. I've mixed some fabulously affordable pieces in with a few that might be out of average spending but beautifully luxe to look at. We can dream. :)