"The voice in your head telling you that you can't, is a lying bitch"

Hey ladies!

So as you can guess from the title of this post, it is all about motivation.

I mentioned in my new years resolution post, one of my goals this year is to run a half-marathon. I really like (sometimes even love) to run, but I'll be the first to admit that my bed is just oh-so-warm-and-comfy in the morning and after a long day, the last place I want to go to is the gym. Though I also must admit I have never, ever regretted a good workout or run. When I have my days that I just don't want to workout though, I head over to my Fitness board on Pinterest. I found a great 12 week training schedule for my half-marathon (see below) and here are some of my favorite pins to keep me going!

Here is the sched:

And here is some motivation:

I literally repeat this in my head when I start to get tired on my runs.

I must say, the best part of this fitness journey is getting to know my body and learning just how far I can push myself. Kind of cheesy? Maybe! But I still love it!

What do you all use for your fitness motivation??

♥ Girl in Pearls

Florida Bound

If I didn't know better when I woke up this morning I would have thought I was in Antarctica. No really, 1 degree WITHOUT the wind chill?! No thank you! The silver lining to this frigid weather? In 4 weeks I am heading to Florida! The boyfriend lives there so every month or so one of us flies to visit and when the temp here drops to below freezing, I am very quick to volunteer to do the traveling! The whole long-distance thing is super suck-o, but since he is an aspiring golf pro, this time of year he has to be down south and until I finish school this spring, I am stuck here. So we do what we have to do and if that means a little mini vaca here and there, well I'm just going to have to take one for the team!

So with warm weather in my near future, I have of course already begun the wish list of warm weather outfits (and swimsuits)! Here are a few of my picks:

Love, Love, Love the new Lilly spring line! Of course, these are all a bit pricey so chances are I won't be indulging but a girl can look right? Here are a few other things on the list courtesy of Pinterest.

Oh, and perhaps I should mention this is the first time I will be meeting the extended family and I am a bit, (okay, very) nervous so anything thoughts/input/outfit ideas would be much appreciated!

Happy Monday ladies!

♥ Girl in Pearls

New Gossip!

As I told you all earlier, my guilty please is The Bachelor/Bachelorette. For those of you who also enjoy this bit on mindless television, I'm sure you all remember this lovely lady:

Um, can we say gorgeous? Plus she is so sweet and has the BEST style. Well I heard a rumor that Miss Maynard will be the next Bachelorette! I so hope this is true because A. She has such a sad story and so deserves to find a good guy! and B. Like I said, she has the best style and I could use a little outfit inspiration every monday evening!

Here are a few of her fabulous looks:

Love the denim top with the white shorts!

Best stack ever

Ugh, I wish stupid Brad wasn't in the rest of these pictures but this outfit is to die for.

Who else adores her style??

♥ Girl in Pearls

OOTD

Hi everyone! Hope you're all having a great week. Just got home from spending a couple days in Boston visiting the bestie, so I'm super tired but I just wanted to post a quick OOTD. Off to rest up but stay tuned for more posts this week!

♥ Girl in Pearls

In need of makeup advice!

I am a makeup junkie. I can't get enough of it and the minute I see something new on the market I gotta have it. I am also always in search of products to achieve the flawless face. I have a somewhat uneven skin tone (sight redness around my nose and cheeks and light freckles) and I'm dying to find a way to get an even face without looking too cakey.

Right now I use either:

Exhibit A:

Or Exhibit B:

I tend to lean towards matte finished foundations as my skin gets a tad oily by the end of the day. Yet with winter, parts of my skin also get dry. FRUSTRATING. I like both of these foundations but for the price, I feel like I should love them and I just don't.

So ladies I need your help! What foundations do you all like? I would also love to hear what finishing powders and concealers you like too!

I would really really really appreciate your input!

Hope everyone had a fabulous monday!

♥ Girl in Pearls

OOTD

Just a quick OOTD

Black Leggings, tan sweater-tunic-thingy (Forever 21), brown boots (Payless believe it or not!)

That's all for now!

♥ Girl in Pearls

"Just give me a really big closet!"

“I like my money where I can see it, hanging in my closet.” ~Carrie Bradshaw

Oh no one says it like Carrie! Is is not every girls dream to have a big ol closet?! Here are just a few of the closets I am lusting over and would most likely live in if given the choice.

Love the idea of framing different shopping bags! Now I guess I just need to start shopping a Chanel and Hermes. HA!

If you could remodel any room in your house what would it be??

Happy Sunday!

♥ Girl in Pearls