workout must haves

I'm not going to look like a frump when I'm working out, and that's that. I'm much less likely to get moving if I feel less-than-pretty while doing it. Solution? Cute workout clothing.

cute waterbottle - comfy shorts - warm zip-up - cushioned shoes - pretty gym bag

Those are my must-haves. What are yours?

High Five for Friday

It's Friday! Yay! This weekend I'm going to a retreat with the executive of my student group and I'm really excited. I'm giving a mini workshop on nonverbal communication and I have about a billion improv games planned - I'm sure my fellow executives (all introverts) are probably just thrilled. lol. Oh well.

Today I'm linking up with Lauren Elizabeth for a five greats from the past week post called High Five for Friday! Yay! Here are my five: 

1. I got a sticker from Aerie Real's new campaign - they're no longer retouching their models which is really exciting to me. I hope this means we're one step closer to letting go of the ideals of photoshop altogether.
   
2. This week I managed to get ahead in my classes. I don't have any midterms or assignments now until after reading week, so I'm resisting the urge to slack off.
3. It's currently international week at the university and today was also Chinese New Year - I got to see some really fantastic lion dancers! They were seriously fantastic; I couldn't look away! Hence the poor photo quality. 
   
4. This week I went to see Dallas Buyers Club with one of my besties. It was absolutely incredible and I definitely recommend seeing it if you are into pharmaceutical history, AIDS prevention/treatment or if you just enjoy an amazing and emotional plot.
5. Today was filled with really good chats with friends. These hands belong to an inspirational and incredible friend of mine. I love Henna. Also she's holding a glass jar and I'm pretty much obsessed with glass jars so I forced her to let me photograph her hands! :) 
   

Hope your week was filled with many high points and have a great weekend!

Blogmopolitan Quiz

So I basically feel like a celeb right now. You know those quizzes at the interview section of Cosmo? Well this super cool blogger put together a similar quiz for us blogging ladies to fill out.
This was seriously SO fun.
It didn't quite fit properly in my template, but you just have to click on it for it to get bigger!

Love it!

Girl Crushes

Although I'm a very independent individual, there are a few women out there who I really look up to! Here's my list of girl crushes!

NUMBER ONE: Beyoncé Knowles 

If you've ever talked to me, you had to know this was coming. I LOVE Beyoncé and everything she stands for! I look up to her because she is strong, she is always empowering others (especially women!), she is a great role model, she avoids cheap drama. BeyBey works hard, is an amazing and talented artist, and is a very glam style icon. I adore her - it's definitely on my bucket list to see her in concert!

NUMBER TWO: Amy Poehler
Amy is one woman who I truly look up to and aspire to be like. Firstly, she is HILARIOUS. I love that she's a goofball - but she's no slacker! From producing AND writing AND directing AND starring in her own tv show (and yeah, I have a secondary crush on Leslie Knope) to her YouTube channel, Smart Girls, designed to empower young women, to being involved in the feminist movement, Amy just doesn't quit. She inspires me to be weird, be goofy, be independent - to be myself. I admire her so much!

NUMBER THREE: Emma Stone

Something about Emma just screams friendship! She's so down-to-earth and chill while maintaining a really cool persona - lets face it: we all want to be her bff. Plus, I love her style! I think my favourite thing about Emma is that she really promotes being yourself - no matter how messy and weird you think you are.

NUMBER FOUR: Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama is my favourite first lady. She's so into fitness, empowering women and she's also a hilarious goofball who is incredibly intelligent. I love that she's trying to make a dent in American childhood obesity - also, can I just say it's like a huge dream of mine to work out with her!? I think she's a great leader, an excellent mother and a wonderful wife. So, I have a total girl crush on her!

NUMBER FIVE: Rachel McAdams
Rachel McAdams is my beauty and style icon. She is so naturally beautiful, and I love her classy, girly style. She can pull off any look she wants to, and does so with grace. I also love watching her movies - I think she's such a fantastic actress. She's dramatic, funny and charming all at once! Love her!

So, it's your turn! Tell me in the comments below: who are YOUR girl crushes?

Wear Pink!

It's been a rough day, to say the least. Here's a little sunshine to brighten today for all of us ladies:

Things I Love

I got this idea from one of my favourite blogs: http://sweetnessitself.blogspot.ca/

5 Things I can't Live without by robin-lea-hansen featuring christian dior

1) my ESV pink bible!
2) STARBUCKS
3) perfume - particularly j'adore Dior
4) BabyLips
5) Mumford & Sons!

Also, this was my first time using Polyvore. I'm fancy huh!