Outfits, shoes and accessories from Cinema, 220 E. 9th Street Los Angeles, CA 90015

Happy New Year, folks! To ring in 2012, we have chosen three fresh looks for the month of January. These outfits are fun, fresh and daring - they incorporate several trends (lace shorts, palazzo pants and mullet skirt) that we think you should try this year!

Would you try it?


Editor/Photographer: Annie Chang
Fashion Stylist: Bettina Bati
Outfit courtesy of Cinema boutique

Happy & Healthy New Year

I hope everyone had a fantastic new year's! Like half of the population, I'm starting my "diet" & fitness plan tomorrow. I like to think of it less as dieting and more as making healthy eating lifestyle choices. Moving to Wisconsin has been such a wonderful experience, but all those cheese curds and frozen custards are no help to a petite girl!

One of my new year's resolutions is to cook more; these are some of the tasty & healthy recipes that I'm excited to try out whether you're craving breakfast, dinner, or something sweet!

L-R (clockwise): Pineapple Zucchini Cupcakes via Skinny Taste, Crock Pot Enchilada Soup via Skinny Taste, Coconut Chicken Salad w/ Honey Mustard Vinaigrette via Skinny Taste, Veggie Noodles via Kitchen Confidante,  Spinach & Egg Quiche via Under 400 Tumblr, Oriental Chicken Salad via Babble, Slow Cooker Pork Tacos via Food Network, Fruit Crepes via Under 400 Tumblr

Spending most of my life as a dancer, I get tired of the same old gym routines. I need to work out with a friend to stay motivated or try an alternative workout class. I'm a big fan of hula hoop aerobics that my gym offers, my little sister is also becoming a Zumba teacher which is too much fun! I've also signed up @ Self Magazine to track my food & exercise.

I love this simplified healthy lifestyle plan via a pair & a spare


This blog is also full of great healthy inspiration & motivation:

Is anyone else starting or continuing a journey to a healthy lifestyle? Share your favorite food & exercise blogs or tips or even workout playlists, I'd love to support eachother!

Wishing everyone a happy, healthy & stylish new year!

xoxo, lauren