Blueberry Mimosa's

Happy Tuesday! I sure am glad Monday is over how about you? Last Friday was my off weekend from teacher training so I wanted to soak it all in. Friday night one of my most favorite yoga teachers, Octavia Raheem brought in the first day of spring with a funky modern yoga class at 9pm with a DJ & strobe lights! How cool is that? This was my first time visiting Evolation Yoga in Midtown & was amazed at how nice the studio was! Some people choose clubs on Friday nights, I choose yoga with funky dance tracks:) Saturday was absolutely gorgeous so of course I had to take advange of being outside. My friend Blair & I love to venture out to different areas in Atlanta. This weekend we chose The Virginia Highlands: first stop Murphy's for an amazing brunch followed by blueberry Mimosas. Murphy's is by far my favorite place to have brunch, not only is the food superb but the ambiance is perfecto! One of my favorite little perks about Murphy's is the little assorted muffins & buttermilk biscuits they serve-AMAZING. I can honestly say I've tried almost everything on the menu & have never been disappointed. The shrimp & grits are very popular & of course the French toast if you have a sweet tooth. I also love the eggs virginia highland:) check it out & let me jnow what you guys think! Back to a long work week with lots of yoga packed in-hope y'all have a wonderful day!

❤️Beggsy

Lovely day at the Buford Farmer's Market

Good Evening folks:) I wanted to share this amazing recipe for Salmon, Tuna & Asparagus Tempura! I might've gotten the idea from a boy but I spiced it up a bit & made it my own. Girls are better in the kitchen anyways right? Haha just kidding guyzzzzz. Things you will need:

1.) Salmon & Tuna Steak Fillets (preferably from your local farmers market)

2.) Asparagus

3.)Tempura mix

4.)Vegatable oil( I substitute with olive oil)

5.)3/4 cups of ice water

6.)Soy sauce for dipping

To prepare Tempura batter: (box has instructions) 1cup of the tempura batter into a mixing bowl-pour the ice water into the mixture & stir until the batter is smooth without lumps. Keep the batter cold(I place in the freezer for a bit so it thickens up. Pour the oil into a pot or a deep fryer if you have one handy(I use a pot..works just as good) if using a pot make sure the oil is covering at least 2 inches-turn the heat to about medium high-cut your meat & veggies into small sushi style pieces- when you've heated the oil place the meat into the batter & drop one by one into the pot. Helpful tip:do not let the meat soak into the batter for long bc the mixture will not stick-just make sure it's coated and immediately drop into the oil. It doesn't take long at all bc the oil is so hot.. about a minute. You can always take a piece out & cut it down the middle if you aren't sure. Veggies: to be on the safe side I would make a separate bowl of tempura batter for your veggies bc the raw fish has been in the first mixture...we don't want to take a chance on getting sick! After preparing you can dip in soy sauce to add flavor!

Groundhog Day

Happy Tuesday❤️ What a crazy day-grrrr. Do you ever have those days where you think about leaving your job? Call me crazy but I have those kind of days more often than I'd like to admit. Do you ever feel like you're wasting your life away by sitting at a desk clocking in & out, working the same dead beat job? It's like friggin Groundhog Day! Basing your career off of what you're most passionate about is a scary thing because there's a good chance that it will fail...(why do we tell ourselves this!?) We live in a world of fear I suppose. I only say this because fear has held me back from so many things in life including what I'm most passionate about. We are taught to graduate highschool go to college & get a real job based off of our college degree, but what if it doesn't fulfill us? Isn't happiness #1 on your list? Most people do not get to live out their passions in life. I'm a huge believer in reverting back to childhood, reminiscing on what made you the happiest & let that steer you in the right direction. It's perfectly okay to struggle with deciding what you're most passionate about. Believe me...I've changed my mind a gazillion times! If you have a lot of interests like myself try focusing on the one that you do most often. For me, yoga is my ultimate passion & helping others achieve goals with their bodies & mind. Its going to be a very long road with some struggles while working towards this but in the end if I'm doing what makes me happiest I feel like I've conquered the world. 

❤️Beggsy

Einstein's

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Benedict 

Happy Monday Guys! I had quite a busy weekend and I wanted to apologize for not being able to blog until now. As you all know my life is consumed with yoga which I totally love but it's nice to get out with my friends on a gorgeous day! Brunch is one of my favorite things to do & I love trying new spots. My top three favorites that I've tried in Atlanta thus far would have to be 1.) Murphy's 2.) Highland Bakery 3.) Einstein's. Einstein's is located in Midtown & I found it to be "the trendy hot spot" for brunch. The food was top notch & they also have a Bloody Mary bar(how freaking awesome is that!) Halfway through our meal a DJ started spinning dance tracks that included Nicki Minaj....for a minute there I thought I was in a club haha. I would recommend Einstein's to anyone who's down for a unique brunch experience but you might not want to bring your Grandma;-) 

❤️Beggsy

VIS-A-VIS THE SALON

Good Morning Friends:) I'm feeling quite refreshed after a much needed hair appointment at my favorite Salon in Atlanta "Vis-A-Vis" if you're a woman then you know how important it is to find a great salon. I tried numerous places trying to get a good deal but it ended up costing me more because every salon I went to messed up my hair! Ahhh (girls worst nightmare) I swear someone gave me a cut that somewhat resembled a mullet! This is NOT okay! I definitely went home & bawled for a couple of hours. Needless to say, finding a good salon is essential for a girl. My aunt introduced me to Vis-A-Vis a couple years ago & I fell in love with the salon + my favorite southern belle colorist "Celena".  She has the magic touch when it comes to color & the health of my hair. One of my favorite things about Vis-A-Vis is that they will not over process which is something most salons have a bad habit of doing. Visit them at http://visavisthesalon.com. & ask for Celena! 

❤️Beggsy

Shoes are a girls best friend

I've died & gone to shoe heaven! Alexander Wang is a brilliant designer & these gorgeous heels are proof that he's making it big in the fashion industry.  Most of his designs are edgy combined with a futuristic look. You can find his designs at www.shopbop.com among other websites.  Check out the handbags as well-they're stellar.  I'm really into strappy stilettos at the moment:) These are perfect for a sexy sophisticated look.  Pair them with  leather skinnies to achieve an edgy look or dress them down with denim skinnies.. Whatever look you're going for these shoes will be the main focus so everything else should be simplified. Hope you guys enjoy your day & happy shoe shopping!

It's a cashmere kinda day

Brrrrrrrrrrr

❤️Beggsy 

Trader Joe's=❤️

Do you despise grocery shopping? I can't say I blame you..the lines are long, it takes forever to find one item & the employees aren't very helpful. Trader joes is the exact opposite! Excellent service, fresh organic produce, specialty items, perfect size so it's easy to find what you're looking for & my favorite part is the 2 buck chuck. I'm talking about the vino people-it's perfecto! Especially for a little under 3$ a pop. They also have natural beauty products such as lavender scented body scrub. Lavender has a number of health benefits like preventing migraines, anxiety, depression, muscle aches & the list goes on. One of my favorite yoga teachers massages my legs & forehead with lavender oil while in savasana-best stress reliever ever:) If you have a Trader Joe's near, you must check it out! Who knows? Grocery shopping might be your new favorite hobby;-)

My latest obsession!

#lavender#yogi

❤️Beggsy

Coconut Oil

Post hot yoga glow: 

Hey poodles:) Hopefully y'all are having a fabulous Saturday night! I wanted to share a little beauty secret that I use to maintain long healthy locks! As you all know I do hot yoga 24/7 & recently found out that the heat can be damaging to your hair:( Coconut oil has been my go-to product when it comes to conditioning my hair. You can use it on wet or dry hair & even do a deep conditioning treatment. This is great on the days that I don't feel like blow drying & straightening my hair.  I simply put a dab of coconut oil in the palm of my hand & run it thru each strand with my fingertips. It doesn't take much-a little goes a long way. The coconut oil tames the frizz & leaves you with healthy, shiny locks:) Coconut oil has many health benefits: It's great to substitute for your regular cooking oil, good for the skin & prevents wrinkles! 

Current Mood

Sounds like the perfect Friday night to me:)

❤️Beggsy

22 vs 29

Am I getting old? As I lie in a warm bubble bath with candles lit perusing my way through Pinterest & IG- thoughts run through my head of what I would be doing if I were 22. It's Friday evening-somewhere around 40 degrees in Atlanta & I'm quite certain that I'm rummaging through my closet for the cutest aka "most revealing outfit" I can possibly find. All to impress the douch-ey guy that's guaranteed to be too belligerent to even notice...his only concern is who he's going home with at the end of the night. My girlfriends & I cab it to Roswell road where all of the "frat-tastic" bars are located. We stand in line(freezing our asses off) but it's cool-we look damn good. After 45 minutes of standing in line for the shit show we paid 20$ to get into (excuse my French) the music is so loud that our ears are bleeding. Some D-bag (we'll call him Taco) "accidentally" bumps into me spilling his 99 cent el cheapo "te-kill-ya" shot on the outfit that took me 5 hours to choose. I now reek of booze & look like a drowned rat. My girlfriend(let's just call her "Annie May") has had one too many Vegas bombs & we cab it home. She proceeds to projectile vomit mid cab ride while we scramble to find the cash to pay the dude that just kicked us out of his car. We finally make it home around 3:30 a.m. a bit tattered & torn. Passing out wherever we lie in a face full of makeup that we forgot to wash off due to our incoherent state of mind.
Waking up the next morning in my 29 year old body & newly found state of mind I thank The Lord that I am no longer 22.

"I dunno about you but I'm feelin 22"

No judgment! 

❤️Beggsy

Menswear

Menswear has been a trending look for many seasons & is one of my very favorites. Sophisticatedly chic & a perfect choice for the office. I am a paralegal at a real estate firm (who does yoga to help with the constant chaos) so menswear is something I'm rocking constantly:) I like to spice it up from time to time like Olivia Palermo does in the photo above by adding a colored trouser with a tuxedo style blazer. After all, if we must work a 9-5 shouldn't we look FABULOUS doing it??

❤️Beggsy

Yoga Teacher Training

Hola! I assisted my first power class tonight & wanted to share a few things with my favorites:) Practicing yoga & teaching(observing) yoga are two completely different things. I feel like I've learned so much in the past 2 weeks about myself & those around me. One of the major topics we've discussed is non-judgment & that applies to every aspect of your life. Elaborating more on the yoga non-judgement is to stop comparing yourself to others in class..for example: Comparing your warrior pose to your neighbors warrior pose or judging yourself for falling out of a pose that you always master. Silence the judgment(noise) that you put on yourself & others. Another thing that I have learned is that everyone's body moves differently in yoga-so do what is right for you! As long as you're working towards the proper alignment to avoid injuries you shouldn't be comparing yourself to Bendy Betty or Bicep Bob. This can be difficult because let's face it we are HUMAN! The secret for me is to take deep cleansing breaths to release negative energy. By Focusing on your breath it allows you to block out unwanted chatter. Let's remember that we are all in this together & should uplift one another! 

NON-JUDGMENT

Namaste y'all

❤️Beggsy

Yogi Fashion

Good morning! I hope everyone is having a fabulous week☺️ I wanted to share these awesome yoga tights that I recently purchased by "Teeki" I am a HUGE lover of yoga pants & would like to start designing my own line one of these days! Until then I research & find the most unique brands. Lululemon seems to be the most popular yoga line but I have to say I would choose Teeki over Lulu when it comes to their pants-plus they are less expensive! Teeki's yoga tights are perfect for Bikram style yoga because they are light weight & keep you cool in the heated temperature. Another fun fact is that all of Teeki's products are created from recycled plastic bottles:) I will post more pictures of them on the blog so be sure to keep checking back! Yoga Hot pants are 66$ Check them out at www.teeki.com. Happy Shopping!

❤️Beggsy

Yoga Inspiration

Yoga to me: The ability to free yourself from judgment & letting go of all insecurities. Yoga is spiritual-Yoga is community-Yoga is love-Yoga is connecting through waves of energy-Yoga is breath-Yoga is individuality- Yoga is an infinite practice, Yoga is sweaty, Yoga is hot, Yoga is peace, Yoga is serenity, Yoga is sensual, Yoga is confidence, Yoga is brave-Yoga is self acceptance. Yoga is whatever you make it. BE YOU-BE FREE

"My Yoga" is the inspirational quote of the day: you can apply this to yoga or any other aspect of your life. This crazy world throws us off the beaten path from time to time but that's what keeps things interesting. If you're spending all of your time comparing yourself to others-try to calm the noise in your head & focus the energy into what it is that you love & feel free doing. Nobody is perfect & that's why they call yoga a "practice" it's not about being the best-it's about feeling your best & knowing that you are loved.

❤️Beggsy

Look of the Day

Haircut of the day❤️ 

Miss Olivia Palermo looks stunning with the ever so famous "Lob" hairstyle.

I love this look & am thinking of changing my hairstyle soon! If I get the guts to cut off my long hair this will be the style I choose! It's fabulously chic & frames the face to accentuate the cheekbones. Let me know what you guys think!

Look of the day❤️

Can you tell I'm ready for spring?

White is my go to color in the spring-of course it looks better when you have a little color going on. No tanning beds guys! Stay out of the sun! I learned that awhile ago after a horrible sunburn-plus tanning is so 1995! If you want a little color in your life buy a sunless tanner that works for you. I personally like Loreal's Sublime Bronzer. It's a lotion with a little bit of shimmer that gives you a radiant sun kissed look! 

❤️ Beggsy

Yoga on the mountain

                                                  Yoga on the mountain! Dancers Pose!
Its that time of year guyssss! The perfect weather for a mountain hike at Stone Mountain. If you haven't been & are in Atlanta you must go!  They have so many different activities such as: hiking trails,  festivals & events,  summit skyride, scenic railroad,  snowzone, &  so much more. Check out the website at www.stonemountainpark.com.

Daily parking : 10$
Annual parking: 35$

❤️Beggsy