Heart Dis-ease, the Silent Killer?

Hello Everyone~

I came across this amazing video today by Dr. Crandall, a heart disease specialist.  Heart dis-ease is a silent killer for many.  This video gives some great advice on how to prevent heart dis-ease and heal yourself from heart dis-ease.

Dr. Chauncey Crandall is Chief of the Cardiac Transplant Program at the world-renowned Palm Beach Cardiovascular Clinic in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. and practices interventional, vascular, and transplant cardiology.  Dr. Crandall is known as the “Christian physician”, and has been heralded for his values and message of hope to all his heart patients.


Please take the time to listen in on the video by clicking here.  If may save your life or the life of your love one.

~in loving memory of Tyrone R. Mason (July 14, 1940- September 18, 2011)

Confessions of a Mascara Junkie: Part I

Hello:  My name is _______________ and I am a mascara junkie with no desire to recover.  Anyone else out there like this?  Well, if you are and if you are anything like me, you are always on the quest for your next best mascara fix.. the one that promises to lift, curl, volumizes, strengthen, thicken, define, separate... you know the drill.

Recently, I purchased this amazing mascara by Smashbox from Ulta AND it was 1/2 price during the week I purchased it.  Good deal right?   Anyway, any good mascara junkie knows that it's all about the brush AND the formula.  This mascara wins on both ends.  The mascara has a unique flexible dual brush and comb applicator. You can use the brush side to build and thicken, then follow with the comb side to define and lengthen.  The formula is an amazingly rich highly pigmented black that last the duration of the day.  It literally coats your lash in one swoop.  After that, I go back and seperate with the comb side.

My SCORE for this mascara is:  5 STARS



TIP:  Use Christian Dior mascara primer as a base coat.

Good Luck and happy lashing! 

Shoes, Shoes and More Shoes!

Ok, so if you know me, you know about my love for SHOE's... and not just any shoes, but nicely crafted, artistic, sophisticated shoes!  One of my favorite Italian designers is Casadei.   This stilleto pump by Casadei is a thing of beauty!

Check out these AMAZING black suede pumps by Casadei:



This is a classic style with an amazing air of elegance.  The shoe also comes in black patent and blue suede.





What do you think?  Definitely one to add to my life ....  :)

Ron Kardashian: A New Fitness Icon?

Hi guys!  If  you read my previous post about Ron Kardashian, then you will be excited to hear what's new for this growing health and fitness icon!  I've followed his career for a while now and am excited about what he has coming down the pipeline!

In case you don't know, Ron Kardashian is a Celebrity Life Coach,  passionate corporate speaker and fitness authority.  Not to mention... he's  HOT :), his message of physical, mental, spiritual and financial health are worth looking at and paying attention too!  His ideals are very similar to mine and its always exciting to hear about others who are on the same or a similar path as yours.  Ron has a new book called "Ron Kardashian's 30 Second Solution".  Endorsed by TD Jake's who says, Ron... "Introduces readers to NEW breakthrough information for transforming old patterns into dramatic turnarounds for those who want to derive purpose and more satisfaction form life.", this book is on my MUST READ list.  I am excited to give it a whirl.

Have you read it yet? Heard about it? any thoughts?  I will give a book review on this soon!

Kardashian Kollection at Sears: Top Picks

So, last week, I visited Sears, one of the oldest retailers in American history... Walmat and Target got their start because of stores likes Sears, soooooo DON't sleep on them :)

As a kid growing up, my grandparents just LOVED Sears and they went there for everything from tires for the car, to clothes, washers and dryers, toaster ovens to fine jewelry.. you name it, Sears carried it! I think Sears lost a wee bit of their finese in the 90's and early 00's, but after my recent visit to Sears from the lure of the Kardashian sisters new klothing line, the Kardashian Kollection, I would say that Sears is defininitely stepping it up! 

The line reaches a rather interesting demographic... young tweens, college students, professionals looking for "fun" clothes and mature divas!  

Anywho, in my review, I really adore the style brought to Sears with the new "store within a store" koncept, with the larger the life size posters, black chandaliers, red potted roses, red carpet and black logo hangers 

My top pics and purchases from the kollection are...

Kardashian Kollection Leopard dress with lace overlay:


As seen on Kim Kardashian on David Letterman


I'm a sucker for animal print.. :/   .....for GOOD animal print!  It can't be too busy, or too cheap.  This makes the mark. What do you think?

Black Blazer with Lace back and sleeve


Lace see-through Shirt and matching skirt!


Seen here on Kourtney Kardashian. Pink lace Kardashian Kollection Shirt

 There are tons of other great pieces that I plan to add to my Kollection (sorry.. can't help the "K" fever) for the fall!

I must admit, these girls know how to SELL SELL SELL... Thee last several days, they've ditching their high-end desginer digs and replaced them with clothes from their OWN line... Marketing 101: best way to market your product?  USE/WEAR it yourself, don't just endorse it!  Way to go ladies...

My only dismay was the sizing seemed a bit off?  Anyone else experience this?  I think because of the dempgraphic, perhaps they tried to combine, juniors-misses-petite-women's sizes all into one line.  I DID have to go up a size on a few pieces from my normal size.

Next review... Kohl's for JLo's collection...  Celebrity mini-lines in reasonbly prices stores are definitely trending now...

Did anyone else purchase?  What's your fav?

BNIO Fitness Outdoor Boot Camp Commercial

Hello all! I just wanted to share some footage with you from my BNIO Fitness Boot Camp!  Fall Session begins Wednesday, 9/7!  Hope to see you there.  Please contact me for details.

People are seeing amazing results!

Beyonce- Baby Bump Revealed at VMA's 2011 during Live Performance

Well, to all of the Beyonce fans, the rumors are true! B & J are expecting their first child as revealed by Beyonce, a supporter of the Let's Move Campaign, during her life performance at the MTV's VMA's last night in LA.


Congrats to Beyonce, an amazing performer who will know now conquer motherhood!

Check out the performance and the Beyonce's Baby Bump reveal below:

Get More: 2011 VMA, Music, Beyoncé

BNIO Fitness Presents....


WRAP in the City Party!

Join me if you want to de-tox and LOSE INCHES of Fat NOT Water that STAY's off....Lift, TIGHTEN and TONE a part of your body ie. abs, legs, thighs, arms, face, chin, neck
…all within 45 minutes!!


Date: Saturday, August 27th from 4pm-6pm


What: “WRAP in the City Party!”



My de-tox body slimming wrap is a GREAT compliment (with proven results) to your exercise routine and healthy lifestyle! Not there yet? No Worries…This is a great way to JUMP-Start your NEW healthy lifestyle and lose inches in the process!


Join me and get wrapped in this all natural based de-tox slimming body WRAP* for only $30 -or- just come to talk to me about how itWorks!

Drinks and Light Fare will be served.

Want to bring a friend? No problem! Sign them up as well!


RSVP  in the comments section below or on facebook: www.facebook.com/BNIOFitness

Want more info? visit: http://www.bniofitness.itworks.net/

*Wrap application will be done in private.

***Spaces are limited.*** ***Please confirm your attendance AND/OR desire to Wrap during the party by Monday 8/22/2011 so that I will have a wrap available for you.***

Let me help you get your sexy back!

Mini Booty Boot Camp in 10 minutes!



Mini Booty Boosting Boot Camp Workout

which you can complete in 10 minutes!

The buns are complex, made up of 3 key muscles, the Maximus (top/major ), Meduis (middle/side) and Minimus (bottom). Whether you are a Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced levels, I've put together a

MINUTES 0-1:00:  Warm-up

• Jumping Jacks with alternationg front kicks

MINUTES 1:00- 2:00:  Reverse Lunge Right Leg

• Stand with legs hip width apart, arms at your side.
• Reach one foot behind you like you are taking the first step if walking backwards and drop your knee, hands on hips. (Pretend I'm standing above you with a string and drop straight down center, core tight)
• Push off with the heel of the opposite leg (this is the secret!).
• Alternate counts of down 1 up 1 and down 3 up 3.
• Be sure to keep your back firmly upright and straight throughout this exercise.

MINUTES 2:00- 3:00: Reverse Lunge Left Leg

• see above

MINUTES 3:00-4:30:  Arabesque

• Stand with feet hip-width apart, right arm reaching toward ceiling.
• Extend right leg back and lift 5 to 7 inches, knee facing floor and toes pointed.
• Lower and repeat 15 times.
• Alternate right and left side 15 times each.

MINUTES 4:30-5:00: Rest and stretch!

MINUTES 5:00-7:00: Front Kick with Squat

• With feet shoulder-width apart, squat down 90 degrees.
• Stand, lifting right leg to hip height at side.
• Hold for 3 counts, then kick forward and come down.
• Repeat 15 times on same leg then switch legs.

MINUTES 7:00-8:00: Standing Leg Toe Taps

• With feet shoulder-width apart, stand firm on one leg.
• raise the right leg to hip height and lower tapping toes to the ground
• count down 2 and up 2.
• Repeat 30 times on each leg.

MINUTES 8:00-9:00:  Straight Leg Deadlifts

• Stand with feet wide apart, your toes pointing out, and your hands clasped together in front of you.
• Slight bend in knees and henge forward from your hips.
• Make sure you keep your lower back straight and your head raised.
• Push back at the hips and out with the butt, reach back between your legs and stick your butt out and up, until your hamstrings reach maximum. (Try to bring your knees as close to your chest as possible.)
• Slowly return to starting position with weight in your heels.
• Repeat

MINUTES 9:00-10:00:  Stretch! and you're done!

Ear Drama, Stacey Dash on Single Ladies!

If you are in to the new era in television program... not quite reality, not quite drama, but a mix of the two worlds- where real stars play themselves, real designers are featured and there's tons of drama, then perhaps you've caught a glimpse at VH1's new series produced by Queen Latifa, "Single Ladies".  In a recent of the hit show starring Stacey Dash (Clueless) and Lisa Raye (The Player's Club), you may have noticed the "Ear Drama" on Stacey Dash who plays the sassy and independent yet emotionally sensitive character Val, at the closing bar scene.

Val,  played by Stacey Dash worn some pretty cool and super haut sparkling crystal and feather earrings by Bebe: 

        

In the show, the feathers were black instead of blue.  What do you think?   Epic Win or Epic Fail?