Victoria's Secret: A Very Sexy SPRING: Day Time Oufits & Attire Pretty Pastels! January 2013

I was just browsing Victoria's Secret new Spring attire...is it me or has Victoria's Secret really stepped up the Darling? Maybe it's always been that way and I've had a different taste in clothing these last 10 years I've been shopping there, but it seems lately it's not just their intimates that are adorable but their outfits, even casual wear is to die for! I think they've been taking inspiration for Boston Proper. Make it stop VS! I can't afford this love affair. ;) Pretty pastels are a Spring time classic. 

Pastels are perfect for Spring, add femininity and look gorgeous on all natural hair colors! ♥

Tell us! Which look is your fave?

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Strawberry Banana Greek Yogurt: Nutritious & Delicious Dessert Under 200 Calories!

After a dinner tonight of broiled Salmon, streamed broccoli and citrus romaine salad I was craving something super decadent for dessert! Feeling like I had been a good girl for dinner I was tempted to go out for ice cream with my boyfriend. He loves going to Baskin Robbins and whenever we go, I always get my favorite, a Mocha Blast Iced Coffee drink.... oh my god, so yum. We decided to take Miyagi for an after dinner walk and I was feeling so good after eating a light dinner that the entire walk I was already feeling the guilt of a Mocha Blast weigh on my conscience. That was when I decided that the Mocha Blast would have made me happy for a few minutes, but the 650 (yikes!) calories would have lasted a lot longer.

So when I came home I looked in the fridge for something sweet I could put together and like a light from the heavens or the Greek Gods (hehe) I seen oh so yummy Vanilla Greek yogurt, a pint of strawberries and a banana looking out to me from deep inside the fridge. Alas, Le Dessert!

I used a half banana, 2 strawberries and 6oz of yogurt accounting for about 190 calories. My boyfriend added extra yogurt and a squeeze of chocolate sauce on his. It was so enjoyable and I feel equally satisfied as I would have having Ice Cream and best of all there is no guilty girl. I had an amazing dinner and a lovely dessert for about 550 calories :)

I had Greek Gods Yogurt on hand (It's not truly Greek despite the name) but I highly recommend Chobani, Fage and Voskos brand as well. They're great for adding to smoothies and enjoying with fruit. When it's healthy and tastes so good, it's definitely a win/win! :) Let's choose Health ladies! ;)

Tell us! Which Greek Yogurt brand is your favorite?

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My Woman Crush: Phoebe Tonkin ~ Sexy Aussie You Might Have Seen on The Vampire Diaires

There's always a girl that we can't help but wish they were our Girlfriends. I mean I'm a straight girl but there are some girl's I'd consider changing my sexuality for (sorry it's true! ;) I call these Woman Crushes. I am proud to feature Phoebe Tonkin as Moxie's Beauty's first Woman crush.

If you're a fan obsessed The Vampire Diaires like I am, you might recognize Phoebe as 'Hailey' aka Tyler's girl Wolfy friend. She's also appeared in H2O (mermaid) and on The Secret Circle (if you like TVD, you'd probably like TSC too. :)

Phoebe is from Australia and a cool fact: her and Claire Holt (Klaus' sister Rebekah on VD) are best friends in real life and have been since they were young. How cute is that?

I'm sure landing a role on VD is going to bring a lot more acting jobs her way. She's a great actress and she's gorgeous. You can follow her on Twitter here. Phoebe also has a fun Instagram you can follow here.

We really hope to see more of her in the future! She is said to be cast in the The Vampire Diaries spin-off, The Originals started filming in March and should be on the CW Fall 2013. We love you Phoebe, you sexy devil angel you ;)

Courtesy of Jan Logan Jewelry
Just look at her! 

Courtesy of Jan Logan Jewelry

Courtesy of Jan Logan Jewelry

Courtesy of Jan Logan Jewelry

♥

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China Glaze in Champagne Kisses on Essie Penny Talk ~ Gold Glitter Nail Polish ~ In Love!

My Holiday Nails! China Glaze in Champagne Kisses ~ Golden Glitter Nail Polish layered over Essie's Penny Talk metallic shine. Lasted for days without chipping and I received so many compliments! 

My post on Essie's Penny Talk here!

I bought my China Glaze Champagne Kisses here for $5.95 + Free Shipping! :)

I purchased my Essie Penny Talk here for $7 + Free Shipping!

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Eat This Instead ~ Kale Garlic Naan Pizza ~ So Yummy & Vegetarian ~ Quick & Easy!

If I'm having an epic Pizza craving it's so easy to give in to a scrumptious but oh so greasy pie from my favorite Italian place (think Ray's, Gino's, Rosati's, Streets of New York etc)...yum! Or even worse a frozen pizza topped to the brim with nitrate laden sausage and pepperoni! It tastes great going in but once it's in your body it's not doing great things for you anymore...bleh :( It's easy to switch it up with a pizza that is yum to eat, easy to prepare and made with quality ingredients. If you've never tried Naan bread, now is the time!! It's an Indian bread traditionally cooked in a stone hearth like pit over an open fire, much like pita bread in texture, it's gets a nice crisp when cooked in the oven and it's so tastey! You'll only need a few ingredients to put together this delight. :)

Kale Garlic Naan Pizza

Ingredients:

~Naan Bread in Garlic
~Pizza Sauce
~Mozzarella Cheese
~Baby Kale
~Spices to Taste (I used Basil, Oregano, Pepper, Garlic and Red Pepper Flakes)

*Use Organic ingredients whenever possible

I preheated the oven to 425 degrees and put the premade Naan bread on a baking sheet. Spread a thin to medium layer of sauce, spices, cheese, kale, and more spices on top to taste. I baked for 10-12 mins until cheese was melted and Naan was crisp. It doesn't take very long (Careful Naan can burn quickly!) Also it it is best to go light on the sauce so the Naan isn't soggy. :)

The traditional way to cook a Naan pizza is with spicy Arugula leaves and Goat cheese. I'm a Kale lover but the Arugula and Goat cheese is equally good!

Check out the the interesting way Naan is cooked in a Tandoor! You can go to an Indian restaurant for fresh hot Naan. mmm.

The calories in Naan bread are about equal to regular pizza if not possibly a little higher, but I believe quality and organic ingredients over compensates health wise for a few extra calories. :)

Tell me know if you love! Enjoy!

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Essie Nail Polish in Penny Talk ~ Beautiful Copper Gold! Ooh, Shiny.

Love Love Love Essie Nail Polish in Penny Talk. A gorgeous copper gold toned polish that is very shiny and perfect for layering with Glitter! Check out the pretty Holiday Nails I did featuring Essie Penny Talk with China Glaze's Champagne Kisses here! 

I purchased my Essie Penny Talk here for $7 + Free Shipping!

Do you love this color as much as I do? ;)

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

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! :)

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

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? 

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

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!

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About Moxie Beauty Blog

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, 

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