Getting Fit For Summer

Girlsssss summer is well on its way so if your wanting that bangin bikini bod this year I would have hoped you would be well on your way to your goal by now! But for those who haven't started better late then never right?!  Here's so of my tips on how to get that body you want to look hot in a bikini! 

COMMIT- Your first step to sucsess is committing not half committing FULLY committing! List down somewhere that will remind you why you started when you feel like quitting, reasons why you are doing this! Write down your starting weight so when you feel like giving in you see what you don't want to go back to! 

KEEP TRACK OF WHAT YOUR EATING- Its the first thing I ask any of my clients to do so I can see any patern in there eating habits and see what they are doing wrong and how it can be fixed, it's so easy to do this for yourself! Write down EVERYTHING I know how us girls like to lie to make ourselves feel better but really this could give the shakeup thats needed so be 100% honest, write down everything you drink also even that extra glass of wine you shouldn't have had!

GET A CUTE WORKOUT WARDROBE- What could motivate us more than having a super cute workout wardrobe to chose from to make us get our butt into gear!Have a variety of clothes and sneakers to chose from to help you get out and go to the gym or go for a run! 

CONTROL YOUR PORTIONS-This is something really important to getting YOUR perfect body! Serve your meals on smaller plates and fill them (not heap them FILL them) include lots of vegetables salad and some type of protein! Also don't feel like you have to eat everything you put on your plate once you are full, stop don't force eat! A good tip and what I usually do is instead of ordering a main at restaurants where you feel like you have to try to keep eating even when you are full, order an entree size. 

DRINK LESS- Yes us girls love our alcohol but it does nothing for our body! Half a glass of red wine is the only type of alcohol that will have some benefits but I still don't recommend from a personal trainers point of view. Limit your alcohol intake, maybe to only the weekends or something like that just limit other wise you are going to get your goal much much slower, which is not what we want.

EXERCISE/MOVE- These days its so easy to not move and not exercise, with all this technology its easy to pass up a workout. But comitt, think about your goal will sitting on your ass at home get you to your goal or will a workout?? 30 minutes, ideally 45 minutes of exercise is what will get you to your goal, any amount of exercise after that is a bonus! Whether you go all out for a workout at the gym or a hard beach run or just a walk with the dog is something and it will get you closer to your goal as long as you are moving you are getting closer to that goal! 

I hope these help a bit if you are on the mission for YOUR perfect bikini body! Why I emphasize your is because you should do this for you no one else whether your perfect bikini body is a size 14 or a size 6 do it for you and have a bikini body that you can rock and you can feel fab in! Xx Jessica

My Wedding Day...In Words!

I'm now on my honeymoon relaxing by the water, with my husband writting this blog post...couldn't really get anymore perfect! Today I wanted to tell you all about my perfect wedding day! 

The night before the big day wasn't very crazy at all...surprisingly #pregnantproblems. Earlier that evening we had a wedding rehearsal then I hired out a venue for the rehearsal dinner! I then had all my bridal party sleep over at my Mumma's house, we got all pampered up for the next day, but I still didn't get much sleep I was too excited! 

The big day arrived, I woke up to see my mumma in the kitchen cooking all the girls breakfast isn't she just a gem! Even though I was Feeling 10 different emotions a pregnant girl needs her food ha ha ha! We then just spent the day chilling out until It was hair and makeup time! My bestfriend is a makeup artist so she kindly asked 2 of her friends to come do our makeup, which I thought looked beautiful, obviously I had a trial run but this turned out even better! I had a hairstylist come over and do all of our hair aswell which looked fantastic you will see when I post the pictures! With glasses of bubbles in hand (water for me) all the girls decided to tell one of there best memories they have spent with me being a non married woman, the tears started flowing as I predicted luckily the makeup artists were on hand too touch up throughout the day! Then my amazing wedding dress designer arrived with the main attraction, what everyone was waiting to see. I kind of down played the dress to everyone since it wasn't exactly what I wanted, so really they wern't expecting anything too spesh! No one, not a single soul had seen this before and all my girls were wowed by the dress I think its because I downplayed it so much ha ha ha, and there were tears again! My bridesmaids put on their dresses which were light purple and they all looked SO stunning, and my mum in her gown and my mother in law who came later on to get her dress, they looked amazing! My Dad then came in to see me, which was so special since my dad is just the most amazing human being!

Coming fashionably late I arrived! I was about to get hitched! I got out the car nervous as hell I might add (don't trip on the dress Jess, Just do not trip) my bridesmaids first, then me with one of the people I love most my father we walk down the aisle together I get handed over to Tyler. He doesn't cry LIKE DOES NOT CRY but I saw that little tear he tells me he didn't, but Whatevs I saw it ha ha ha! After a gorgeous ceremony, which everyone looked like they truly enjoyed and said it was beautiful, I think partly because we requested at the ceremony  guests turn off there phones so they all were paying full attention! I was married, I just married the love of my life soo crazy! We walk back down the aisle together this time and go off to take this in, and get our photos taken with the bridal party,groomsmen and family! While in the mean time my wedding coordinater works her magic and turns the ceremony area into a little after party before the recpetion, I wanted a little casual after party before the formal after party! There were canapés and champagne for everyone and water for me ha ha ha, I could just mingle with everyone for a bit before we headed off to the recpetion! 

My wedding reception.... The most beautiful room I have ever seen white and light purple was the colour scheme and purple lights being reflected on draped white material and some sliver detailing around on the tables with candles,it was stunning my wedding coordinator did the most perfect job I was thrilled! We had a sit down 3 course meal, listened to the most hillarious emotional beautiful speeches I have ever heard in my life, danced our first dance, which was to Adore You by Miley Cyrus... Not very traditional I know but this song was so perfect and I absoloutey love it,and danced the night away into the early hours of the morning with the dj playing some great tracks to get everyone on there feet, with the alcohol flowing from the bar and everyone high on sugar from the candy bar none of the drinkies for me Unfourtunatly but oh so fourtunatley (By the way I wouldn't really recommend getting accidently preggo before your big day haha)and the food going down very quickly it was a good night/morning! 

This was honestly the best day of my life even more perfect then I could have ever imagined it to be it was just incredible magical it felt like a fairytale and I just want to thank anyone who came to my wedding it was great to have you there and thankyou so much for your gifts we appreciate every single one, my house is flooded with gifts right now since I didn't have time to sort them out! Thankyou also to anyone who sent me a message through out my wedding week and especially the day after my phone was flooded with messages from all my guests saying what a great time so thankyouuuu so much for all the love and to everyone attended and is reading this thankyou so much, I hope you had the best time and enjoyed dancing the night away with Tyler and I we loved having you there! xxx Jessica 

Btw... The next post to come will be my wedding photos post... Sorry for the delay the photographer took forever to send them too me!!!

Wedding Dress... Change/Photo Disaster

I had my dream wedding dress designed for my big day a strapless sweetheart neckline, long Lacey train amazing detail on the dress with a tiny bit of bling, it was perfect I was absoloutey in LOVE with this dress. 

I then found out I was pregnant! This dress was so figure hugging that if I were to wear it you would see my belly popping out and I knew I would be at the stage where you would look bloated, and I didn't want everyone to look at me and see that and I didn't want to look back at my wedding photos and see a little bloated bump! I wanted to look my best, because all eyes are on the bride and what she is wearing right?! 

So this called for a complete dress change, I felt so bad Telling my designer this since she had started work on my dream dress but she was so happy for me and didn't mind recreating a dress for me that would cover my bump but still look gorgeous. We had just over 2 months to design and make this dress, under pressure hellllll yesssss! I was really happy with how it turned out but I still would have loved to have worn the first dress, but at the end of the day I really didn't wanted to look bloated ha ha ha, and I did really like my dress, I was so happy with the end result my designer did an amazing job! 

There will be a few wedding related posts coming up very soon and they will include photos of the big day since I know I haven't shared any of my photos yet!! Below is a sneaky peak of my dress!

Aghhhhh...... We had a bit of a disaster with the wedding photos or more like reception photos. Our wedding ceremony photos turned out great I'm so happy with them!  

Buttttttt the wedding reception photos.... Well we don't have any. The photographer was taking lots of photos throughout the night with the cake, the first dance with friends and family ect I couldn't wait to see them! I get a call from the photographer saying how good the ceremony pictures turned out but he didn't have any of the reception. I was like hang on whattttttt, it's not like we can just go back and retake them I was pissed to say the least. Something happened with the card and they didn't realise I don't really know, I can't say I was listening, I was too annoyed to be listening to him ramble on about what happened. That only happened once and we don't have ANY photos to remember that by. Yes it was a mistake but he should check that his camera is working and if not come prepared with another card or even another camera just incase of an incident like this happening. This has to be the worst luck ever! I am beyond annoyed but least we got photos of the actual ceremony.... And free of charge! So unfourtunaley I won't have any photos of our gorgeous reception to show you all :( Xx Jess

Whats in My Makeup Bag

I personally LOVE having a sneaky peak into people's makeup bags and see what products they love! I'm going on a quick trip tomorrow so I thought I would show whats in my 'travel makeup bag'! It may seem like a lot to some people and not very much to others, so you decide! 

Etude House Goodbye Pore Ever Primer- This is from Japan so its not available in Australia. 

Laura Mercier Silk Creme Foundation

MAC Studio Fix Compact 

Maybelline FIT Me! Bronzer

NYX Soft Matte Lip Creme in Sydney

MAC Ruby Woo, Peachstock and Angel 

MAC Blush in Desert Rose

Artist Studio Brushes

ELF Natural Lashes 

Shiseido Majolica Majorca Lash King and Perfect Automatic Liner 

Covergirl Classic Blush in Pink Satin 

Too Faced Candlelight Highliter/Illuminator 

Maybelline Colour Tattoo Tough as Taupe 

MAC eyeshadow singles in Nehru 

Artdeco Camouflage Cream Concealer

I'm absolutely in love with all these products at the moment and all of the makeup in my makeup bag at the moment is really well priced! And if you ever go to Japan or have a friend going ask them to go to pick you up the primer and also there BB cream is amazing but I have sadly finished mine! Xxx Sammie  

Crop Top Lovin

Lately I have become so obsessed with crop tops! I actually can't stop buying them I have a huge collection in my wardrobe. They will be perfect for spring and summer as they won't be too hot to wear. I have even worn them in winter with a cardigan or a blazer but they are just WAYY to cute not to I love love love wearing them with a midi skirt, hight waisted shorts and skirts, they also look so cute with high waisted pants and leggings! Here are some gorgeous ones I found online!

Image 1- from boohoo
Image 2- from boohoo
Image 3- from boohoo
Image 4- from asos
Image 5- from asos
Image 6- from the iconic
Image 7- from the iconic
Image 8- from GoJane
Image 9- from GoJane
Image 10- from GoJane

All links to the exact crop top are above if you are interested in buying them which I really recommend because I think they look so gorgeous! Also if your not interested in paying lots of $$$ i included cheap options as well!! Xx Jessica  

Favourites

Lately I have discovered some amazing makeup and beauty products, apps, food and other favourites I thought I would share!

MAKEUP:
Max Factor Masterpiece Max Mascara:
This is honestly one of my favourite discoveries, It beats any of my expensive mascaras. I hadn't heard much about this but a lady in Priceline raved about it so I thought I would just try it! It is amazing it separates my lashes so well and makes them extra long! I hardly ever wear false eyelashes anymore it is that good! Get it here

Bourjois Colour Boost Lip Crayon:
I had never tried a lip crayon before so when I saw the price of these babies I just had to buy it! After buying one I actually went and bought every colour! They are so velvety, they have great colour payoff and have a nice glossy finish. I love every colour but my favourite is Fuchsia  Libre. Get it here

SKINCARE:
Michael Todd True Organics Charcoal Detox Cleanser:
Offically my favourite deep skin cleanser ever! My skin was having a little freak out and was breaking out quite a bit until I started using this guy and my skin was loving it aswell as clearing up my breakout my skin just felt softer and smoother than it ever has before and I love how it unclogs my pores from all the makeup I wear! Get it here

APPS:
WebMd Baby:
This is one for the mumma's out there. This has been one of my most used apps from the day Riley was born it has been amazing. You can use this up until your baby is 2 years old. It gives you paediatrician approved information and tips. You can track your babies growth and development and you can record your babies routine, feeds, nappy changes and sleep pattern. You can purchase this from the App store and for Android Google Play!

 Lorna Jane:
I love this app because you can track your walks,cycles and runs with a GPS and it records your distance, total time your workout went for, pace, speed and calories that you burnt. Besides all that I love the super cute pink set up!

WEBSITES:
Boohoo:
Aghhh I have spent way too much money on this website lately, everything is just such good prices and with free shipping to Australia I have just gone crazy! I literally love everything in there, If I could I would buy everything off there. They have some of the cutest stuff for such amazing prices. Check it out here

DRINKS:
Nudie Fresh Nothing But Carrot Orange and Apple Juice:
I do have a juicer but it takes way to long to actually make it so once I found this I was drinking a healthy juice without having to make it because it is all very natural probably still not as good as home made but it will do! They have 2 other flavours but this one is for me the best! I buy it at my local Woolworths but you can get it here

FOOD:
Well Naturally Bars Antiox Chocolate Goji:
For me this is my little chocolate bar when I am craving chocolate, of course not as good but still they taste great for something that is half healthy ha ha! Again I get mine from my local Woolworths but you can get it here

These are some of my favourites that I have been LOVING! I would love to know some of your favourites! Xxx Sammie 

Life Updates!

 Sammie has been working overtime on editing and uploading several blog posts I had written previous since I have been too sick to do anything but sleep! This has been ongoing but in the last few weeks it got really bad. I have been tired and had really bad nausea, I even had to take a week off work to just stay in bed. You may be wondering why i'm Writing this but I just wanted to update you on my life. Anyway when I told Sammie about this, she pulled out of her cupboard this stick thing that she told me to go to the bathroom and pee on (so weird), she thought I was pregnant.

Ha ha ha ha pregnant, really pregnant no way! I may have the same symptoms as what you had when you were pregnant but no way am I pregnant. Sammie being Sammie forces me to pee on this weird stick thing. 2 lines appear, Ha what did I tell you... not pregnant (I may have not have read the sample diagram on the side properly, just being myself not reading nothing!) Sammie being weirdo Sammie is just standing there saying nothing. She then said "Let me get you my last one just to check". I knew I wasn't pregnant but just to make her happy i'll do it again. 2 lines what did I tell you definitely...NOT PREGNANT. "But Jess 2 lines actually means a positive reading, your pregnant,your having a baby! Oh how I remember this conversation so clearly.

Wait, hold on shit those 2 lines are positive? I get a YES answer from someone who is screaming crying literally jumping around. Then there's me sitting on the loo (TMI?!)staring at this test thinking shit there's a human inside me i'm actually pregnant like actually having a baby. I didn't know how Ty would react because when we had talked about kids, he said he wasn't ready and I can't say I was ready either. I mean we are still kids at heart, everyone knows I'm the biggest kid going round,and we are having one. I was shocked to say the least. Then the waterfall of Jess started running down my face, have I said this already i'm having a baby.

Ty and I are both very surprised and shocked, but at the same time excited and every other emotion there is to feel. We are now 12 weeks this has gone crazy fast before I know it I will be a mum, ohhhh crappppp! This is just flying past me, even though at times it has been hell! I (my sister and Ty) found out a few weeks ago , I told my parents and Ty's parents the week after we found out (they had to keep the secret which for my family is a struggle, they had to keep it in OR ELSE) and then the rest of our family and friends found out last week, I had about 5000 people crying over me and the baby in the last few weeks ha ha. I oviously waited till the 12 week milestone before I told everyone else besides family and friends just incase  God forbid something did go wrong . I've had 2 ultrasounds and heard the heartbeat of this little human being inside of me, and it was truly incredible actually this whole thing is incredible! This is the biggest surprise that could have ever happened, i'm just about to get married in November and now a baby is on its way CRAZY right! I'm shit scared but I live in the moment take each day as it comes, so i'm sure I will be fine, i'm a big kid looking after a little baby ha ha ha.... it could work! So basically if you can't be bothered reading any of the above and skipped to here... i'm having a friggin baby aghhh... excited... YES...nervous...HELL YES! But with all the support I have around me I will be fine. I hope this post was ok, I have read re read, edited re edited what seems like a million times, I mean how are you supose to tell the world you are pregnant in a blog post ha ha! Oh and one more thing I would have attached my ultrasound pictures and bump pictures but that would have given the whole thing away!
Xx Jessica