August 2012
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July 2012
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Summer Fluff No More
Every summer without fail I gain weight, a nice little layer I like to call my summer fluff. Right now I can feel it, I am 1/4 of the way to my summer fluff so I am calling that shit out on myself and dropping it like a bad habit. Probably really feeling it this morning because I had lots of chips, ice cream and wine last not at my parents house. Out of control. Not to mention the cake of 4th of...
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Baby you're a firework ombre cake!
Ooops I tried it again.
Producing something I found on le pinterest. This week in honour of le american day I made:
Ombre Fireworks Cake
Original Pin…
My cake…
So I did not follow the recipe exactly, because well it had no rainbow chip, and a cake without rainbow chip is simply not a cake worth baking. According to the critics…
It was delicious! BOOM baby...
June 2012
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Pinterest Topsy Tail
Yesterday I sawr this pin:
And I said to myself,
Self, that’s just a topsy tail with some wrap around curls!
Do you remember the early days of the innovative topsy tail? You actually bought this shit, even though you didn’t need it to achieve said look. Oh yeah, I miss the 90s. When I ate carbs. And chocolate cake. And never felt bad about it.
Right? So. This morning I...
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Motivation is...
These two lovelies.
Dinner was this quick and easy salad of arugala, tomatoes, mushrooms and beans! And a repeat of last night’s dessert.
I love salad a lot, but I love dessert a lot more. And since today well let’s talk about my hump day:
Started with a speeding ticket on the way to the doctor at 7am
Got too busy to eat lunch and I ate hummus with my fingers
Still finishing...
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Your Tuesday called, it needs a glass of wine.
Oh it’s only Tuesday…
(Latrice Royale)
I feel like it should be Friday. But it’s not. Tomorrow it’s Wednesday, ALL day long.
Emma Lilly agrees that this is essentially horse shit. But not to worry Emma we have this…
Annnd let’s be honest here, I am motivated almost entirely by these things:
Dessert
Wine
Looking good in a bikini
Yes these are...
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I eat baby food.
Ready for OTL!
My name is Whitney and I eat baby food. Annnddd I love it a lot. ‘Tis true. This past weekend I fell in love with these beauties. Sesame Street Organic fruit + Yogurt. All organic. All fruit and yogurt. All delicious. 70 calories. Portable. Perfect for OTL.
Mmmm mixed berry!
Here’s the thing, I don’t really like eating breakfast. I do when I have time to...
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Corn Sugar + Big Gulps
Two Huge wins for humanity this week!
1. The FDA on Wednesday rejected the Corn Refiners Association’s bid to rename high fructose corn syrup to “corn sugar.” And that makes me think of this:
You may not find it to be big deal that this happened, but it is. America has a sad abusive relationship with food that we need to break up with. But to break up, we have to actually...
May 2012
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Free for Chubbies!
Did chubby used to be a flattering term? Or at least not as offensive? I die for this old Lane Bryant AD I found today.
Whatever. At least someone used to call it like they saw it. Kind of funny, anyone ever watch Weeds? Remember Huskeroos? Just own it.
Watch this right now.
Huskeroo huskeroo you’re beautiful in all the things you do!!
Discuss amongst yourselves. This makes me...
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C + RJ Baby Mama Shots
This past weekend I had the wonderful, wicked awesome pleasure of shooting the lovely Carrie + RJ Jones. They were absolutely delightful, and I dare say these are some of my most favorite shots to date. Thanks for letting me share in this moment with y’all.
x to the ohhh
To see the whole shoot visit my Flickr Page here.
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Yellow Roses.
Just writing the title of this post gives me goosebumps and fills my eyes with tears. 13 years ago today I lost my best friend, and the boy I was certain I’d marry. Sure I was pretty young, but I knew he was meant for me. Johnny passed away from Cystic Fibrosis on May 22, 1999. Just two weeks prior on my 14th birthday, he sent me a dozen yellow roses, vowing to make them red the following...
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{sneak peek} Ohhhh shoot. That's pretty.
Yesterday I was fortunate to work on a pretty wicked project with some pretty wicked awesome ladies. Details coming soon. Here’s a quick sneak peek of what went down.
Meet Hannah:
(Braid Collaboration between myself and Crosby of PR Couture)
Welcome to the jungle miss thangggg!
Isn’t she lovely? Difficult to get a bad shot. Eeeep! Can’t wait to share the deets later. I...
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Growing Up.
My little Maddy is growing up. I have known this one and her family since I was 19, giving her batting lessons when she was a skinny little muffin all the age of 9.
Maddy, Gin Gin and Whitters back in ‘08, she was 13.
NOW she is.
This gorgeous.
I don’t actually know how anyone is a mom and does not just cry hysterically sending their daughter to prom.
Madison is the closest...
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Bike to Work Day 2012
Waking up this morning I was literally so excited to ride my bike to work. SO excited. It was, the best day. The best.
First thing first was finding a suitable outfit. Obviously, it is what I think about first and foremost.
Base layer = lululemon black flow Y tank and wunder unders to wick the sweat and still make me presentable for work
Pretty layer = Long chiffon tank from Forever 21 with...
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Obsessed with a new eNeRGy in my Life
Hello my name is Whitney and I am an NRGmatrix - a - holic. Hi Whitney!
Allow me to introduce you all to my new addiction NRGmatrix, an energy drink supplement made from 100% organic mushrooms (say whhhaaa?) and a blend of herbs. Yup, you read right, mushrooms and herbs and I did not get high, NOR did it taste like dirt, it is quite delish and I am obsessed. And when I say obsessed, I mean it...
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Destiny of Souls
Ever hear your soul calling? When it’s time for a change, or when it’s time to step it up, or when it’s time to stop whining? I can’t always hear it. But lately I’ve heard it whispering.
It started here at Coachella:
I realized something in my life was missing, but I could not put my finger on it. I have a wonderful life, great hubs, great job, wonderful family...
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Pinterest Hair.
New mission: Actually attempt one thing a week I repin on Pinterest, particularly hairstyles. Today’s mission = underwhelming but a step in the right direction.
Said pin:
Said result:
#lifeisbetterwithgifs
Toot it and boot yourself: (No I did not take pictures of the how to, because the upside down braid was difficult enough.)
Difficulty: We’re gonna give this a 6 star...
March 2012
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The Best and Worst Half Marathon
Please pardon my whine: Last week in the San Diego Half Marathon I set a new PR shaving off 15 minutes, which is amazing, but I missed my goal time by 1 minute and 38 seconds, which is horse shit. I finished with an official time of 2 hours, 1 minute and 38 seconds. (Also, not paying 60 dollars for a memory CD, so we going ghetto.)
What I learned through this race was that your mind is...
February 2012
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January 2012
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glitter makes gold
Tomorrow we run 8 miles. Today I did not do my Insanity workout. Today I did eat fro-yo and shower in chips and cheese sauce. Today was a good day.
Balance looks different from the outside looking in. Balance is not a goal as it is only within the moment that it actually exists. Otherwise, it’s just another dream to be chased. Live with love for yourself, for those that love you, and...
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I really can't run, cuz baby it's cold outside...
My little buddy Jackalope that is. So over the years I’ve really come to love running. NOT because running is amazing because let’s be honest, it absolutely sucks every step until you’re back to your front door. But I love the way it makes me feel, inside and out.
Best sign ever right? ANYHOOTers. I went on a weird hiatus because it was cold, Jack was pulling on the...
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Audit Your Life
Friends and family around me lately seem to be going through a shift in their lives. I don’t know if it’s the new year, something crazy to do with the moon, or simply an unfortunate coincidence. Everything from sour love lives to resenting their jobs. I’ve been there, we all have, and I think my confidence in their ability to weather the storm is the fact that I know what...
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“What other people think about me is none of my business.”
– RuPaul
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Hippie Haute Gypsy
Yesterday, I got play with a real version of Barbie, a slightly edgy-gold-dusted doll showered in glitter, feathers, and beauty. Literally a day of dress up, photography, and dreams with my best beezy.
x to the ohhh
Model: Savannah Brown
Photographer: Whitney Benjamin
Styling: Whitney Benjamin
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Things of 2011
2011 was like many others. There was a lot of good things, and a lot of sad. But that really is life, and luckily I am surrounded with love and wonderfulness that the sad seems only a glimpse of the entire view. In 2012, I hope to live in the now and inspire those around me to do the same with roots and wings. Here’s looking back, enjoying, accepting, and moving forward moment by moment.
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December 2011
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Midday Runs. Coconut Oil, not just for cooking..
This was the view from the top of our midday lunch run today:
Some lovely coworkers and I run from our office down to the convention center, up the convention center steps, down and back to the office. And did I mention it is 73 degrees out today? I do love my daygo. The run is exactly 3 miles so we are right on track with our half marathon training.
This is Beth… happy as a clam,...
“By remaining in the moment we inevitably get to our destination.”
– DailyOm
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On the road again...
To a half marathon that is! It has been over a year since my last half marathon, and I am itching to race again. Mostly because I want Ru’s stems.
I’ve gathered a few friends at work and we will be following the training plan I put together on our road to greatness for the inaugural San Diego Half Marathon (must say I am stoked on this route):
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WatchHave you seen the Art of Dancing? Otherwise known as the best advent calendar in the history of man. We have watched it every morning in our office this December, simply to fill our day with dance and holiday joy. We love watching Lewis and Luke’s videos so much, we felt we needed to thank them. (In our minds on a first name basis with them…)
To Lewis and Luke,
Happy Christmas...
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OOooo girl
surisburnbook:
Britney Spears closed out her Femme Fatale tour this weekend by bringing her entire family onstage. The child here is her niece, Maddie, daughter of Jamie-Lynn Spears, who is still not of legal drinking age.
Note that, even though Maddie’s outfit appears to be from the Wal-Mart sale rack, she is looking questionably at Aunt Britney’s fishnet-jorts combination. While the...
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Apple Bottom Warmth
What happens when you forget your lunch and breakfast and don’t have time but to walk across the street to sevs to the elevs. You grab an apple, pull out the jar of nut butter that is ALWAYS in your cabinet, alongside your cinnamon you add to your tea every morning annndd you make a new delish, rather nutrish snack. 3 ingredients, infinite delish. Apples, cinnamon, nut buttah, oh AND love...
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Taking my first hip hop class tonight. Just a...
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WatchSeason 4. Try not to die and simultaneously piss glittah.
hair.ya.go: Don’t have a case of the... →
hairyago:
Don’t have a case of the MUUUUNNDDAAYYSS! I am starting your week out right with this fabulous Holiday Gift Guide!
Elchim Profession Blow-Dryer $77.00
Klorane Dry Shampoo $18.00
Spornette Porcupine Round Brush {best for bangs!} $11.50
Ban.do {great hair…
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I know this is categorically dorky but I can’t tell you how exciting it is when you have an interest in photography and get a new toy to play with. Over the years I’ve seen and done it all and these are 10 of my favorite fun photography gifts to date! Perhaps perfect for that someone who also…
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Few things you need to know.
Sugar Cookie Sleigh Ride Tea is to die for.
The last bite of salad chotskys from your Whole Paycheck salad is the best and someone needs to invent a better way of scooping all that delish out.
Am I right? Thanks to Melina for this Rockin find on Pinterest.
November 2011
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Rikki + Gabe Holiday Sesh
Yesterday I had such a treat of shooting one of my besties, and her rockin’ hubs. Not only is she amazing, and we go way, WAY back, she also is responsible for the these blonde locks of mine, so she’s kind of a big deal. Love her face, and Gabe. Thanks for letting me shoot you friends! x to the ohhh PS Follow her on Tumblr, for awesome hair styling tips, etcettss!
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“Think on this: It’s not who you are that holds you back, it’s who you...”
– Jillian Michaels
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