How Many Yums??

As we all know by now, I am a foodie. Oh, you didn't know?? Well, let me tell you.... I'm a foodie. When I eat something and it's delicious....YUM. When I eat something delicious that's actually good for me....Yum Yum. So when I eat something that's delicious, good for me, AND low calorie......YUM YUM YUM!! One of my favorite dishes is my "Chicken Fajita Salad". I have blogged about this recipe before (HERE) and it is seriously SO delicious. It's around 450 calories total, and because it's only veggies, you can add more and more and still not really gain any calories to the meal. I'm bringing this back up because I JUST ate it. Yum yum yum! Don't get me wrong, I still LOVE to make amazing paste dishes with cream based sauces. What I don't like is when it shows up on the scale or on my waistline. Someone needs to come up with a heavy cream that is calorie free. They should spend money on developing that rather than gathering stones from Mars. I'm just saying.LOL
I'm sorry, but this blog post really isn't about anything in particular. It is simply about my love of food and cream based pasta sauces.

Another Favorite healthy meal of mine, that I think people tend to forget, is tacos. Well, I can't speak for Taco Bell, but when I make tacos at home, it's pretty low calorie. Think about it....the hard taco shells are 65 calories each, and then you only add ground beef, lettuce, salsa, onions, cheese, and a dollop of sour cream. I personally like to add chopped cilantro, cucumber, and sweet corn as well. I know what you're thinking....cucumber?? corn?? Trust me!! Try it! I wish I had pictures but I don't. I was too busy eating to remember to take a picture. That's usually what ends up happening, so by the time a manage to take a picture for the blog, I have usually made the dish AT LEAST twice. I always forget because I am in too much of a rush to finish the dish, and then I'm too busy eating. I'm such a fat girl on the inside.lol
I know that when I look at a recipe, I won't even give it a second thought if there isn't a picture, so I'll make sure to post on next time. :-) Have a good night everyone.


XOXO,

Let's Talk About Shoes.....Again.

I love shoes. What woman does't love shoes? When you are as tall as I am and have feet as big as mine (11-12 depending on brand), finding cute shoes is really hard. Let's not even mention that when you are as tall as I am, you so often get questions/comments like "Why do you wear heels? You're already tall.", "You couldn't wear heels if I were dating you. ha ha ha. Just kidding" (no he isn't), or "You don't need those". Well, you know what?? I DO need them. More than anything I want them. I don't tell a short person that they should wear heels when they don't, so people should't tell me I can't wear heels because I'm tall. Let me clarify...I am not upset about people's opinion. I am simply annoyed with people feeling that it is not only acceptable, but somehow necessary for them to express their unsolicited opinion to me. A lot of you do not know me well enough yet, but I am quite outspoken, openminded, and inappropriate, (Yes I meant to say inappropriate. We will get to that and address it in a later post) but I do not just walk up to strangers and offer them my opinion.


Ok, enough ranting from me. Now onto the beautiful greatness that is shoes. Although I am not a huge fan of winter flats, I do like flat boots a lot. Today I will link you to some awesome places to find not only heels, but winter shoes as well. Let's get started.

As you may have noticed from a couple of previous posts, I love the English online store ASOS . They have tall sizes as well as large shoes. Again, they have free shipping both ways, so you will never lose money by trying something and then deciding you don't like it. CLICK HERE for a search for all shoes sz 11-14.






I bought a pair of my favorite flat boots last year from Macy's, and although that exact pair isn't available, I do recommend their other shoes. I bought a sz 12 Aerosoles boots that were not only affordable, but also super comfy. Check for promotions on Retail Me Not.  I think I used a 20% or 25% off coupon on my purchase, and they are almost always available. To see all Aerosole boots sz 10-12, CLICK HERE.

Right now there are exactly 2463 women's shoes in sizes 11-15 on the Macy's website. Have a look and find something you love by clicking HERE .

For all of my somewhat well off ladies out there, or for you who don't mind splurging on shoes, there is YOOX. This site carries a lot of high en brand like Cavalli, Marc Jacobs, and Giuseppe Zanotti. They also have a lot of very affordable shoes for the rest of us. To see them all in our size CLICK HERE.










They also have some really nice flat shoes, as well as sneakers. I am not normally a sneaker person, but they have some that think I would really like. It's hard to make sneakers look girly on small feet, so if I wear a pair that have to be really cute. Here are a few of their sneaker.

Last but not least is my all-time favorite shoe shop DSW!!! I can count on this place summer, spring, winter, and fall. With free shipping both ways, as well as earring rewards towards free shoes, I'm in heaven. And who does't like to pay less for high quality?? To check out all of their winter boots, CLICK HERE. If you are one of my "fancy-expensive-shoe-loving" ladies, they something for you too. 

DSW now have brands like Giuseppe Zanotti and Gucci, just to name a couple. Check out their luxury brand HERE

I hope each and every one of you find something you like, or better yet, something you love.

Please share my Facebook page with all of your friends, I would every much appreciate it.

XOXO,

Let's Talk About Pants

When you're tall, and especially a woman, finding pants is always a topic of conversation. Two tall women meet each other and the question of "hey, where do you get your pants?" always comes up.
Of course there are always the tall people sites like "Long Tall Sally", but it seems they try to take advantage of us because we are so desperate for long enough pants, and they raise the prices. I mean come on....$65 for a pair of yoga pants? That's just silly. SO here are some of my favorite places to shop when it comes to pants.

Old Navy Tall

Their sizes run big. I usually wear an 8 but I have to buy a 4 here. They also have yoga pants for $20 or less. The jeans are all quite stretchy for a better fit. The "Sweetheart" fit is one of my favorite fits as well as the "Curvy". Their skinny jeans in the "Rockstar" fit are just high enough in the waist, and hugs your butt just right to give it a lift. They run anywhere from the $12-$29 range. I always wait to get a coupon code, which you can usually find on Retail Me Not.

PS. X-Long is online ONLY





The Gap Tall
As I am sure you know, The Gap and Old Navy are owned by the same company. The Gap is just the slightly more pricey version. Now, I do not have a use for a lot of dress pants in my life, so I don't really own too many. I do buy manny jeans from them, and I have for several years. The "Long & Lean" cut is very frittering and will make you look slim. I prefer the "Curvy" because I am, well, curvy. The Gap's jeans are my absolute favorite ones of all time.
PS. X-Long is online ONLY

Alloy

One thing I REALLY like about Alloy is that not only have lengths from 32"-39" (yes you read that right. It is NOT a typo.) but they also carry size 1-25. Even the 39" inseam comes in a size 1 if you need it. Wow! I know right?! They are very reasonably priced. What I have noticed is that most sizes run a little small and the denim doesn't seem to work too well for an hourglass type figure. They do charge a $6.95 return fee, which is pretty annoying, so I tend to order a TON of stuff at a time and try it all on. By "a ton" I mean 20 pairs of pants at a time.

ASOS
Last, but most definitely not least, is ASOS. I'm obsessed with this store. They are not only affordable, but they are also very stylish. Their tall selection isn't huge, but I love them anyway. The price range on this site is from super cheap to uber expensive. It just depends on what you're looking for. I also love that they offer free shipping here and back all the way from the UK. They also provide the height of the model shown, as well as the size she is wearing. The also label each picture with either tall, petite, plus, or maternity. That way if you search for something like a dress, you'll know what's tailored to you without having to click on it every time to see.


I hope you enjoy. Please comment and let me know if you purchased something, what is what, and how you liked it. Please share your shopping experience with me.


XOXO,

Let's Talk About Wine

I am a lover of wine. I am a wine lover. I love wine. Is there another way I can say that? Oh, and I'm pretty sure wine loves me back.

"I enjoy cooking with wine. Sometimes I even put it in the food..."-Julia Childs

I guess if I found yet another way to express my love for wine, it might make me a bit of a wino. Oh wait, I found another way, and I'm ding it right now. I'm blogging about wine. My beloved better half surprised me with an 18 bottle dual zone wine fridge a couple of months ago from Wine Enthusiast, and I was absolutely over the moon. I can now have perfectly chilled wine any time I feel like it. I have my reds set to 55 degrees and my whites to 46. If you are interested, it can be purchased here . It fit in perfectly with my Zgallerie mirrored Butler Tray that I have had for a few years now. I love my little set up.

Ok, well onto the actual topic of this post.....WINE! Wonderfully delicious and yummy wine. I prefer red over white, and one of my favorite red wines (not including the insanely expensive ones I have gotten a chance to try over the years) is "Apothic Red".  The alcohol content is 13.5%, and it is described as follows by the manufacturer:

In 2012, Apothic Red was crafted from a blend of primarily Zinfandel, Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. These varieties come together seamlessly for a fruit-driven wine with fresh dark fruit flavors and jammy red fruit notes. The Zinfandel offers bold dark fruit flavors and spicy notes, complemented by the soft mouthfeel of Merlot. The Syrah adds layers of smooth blueberry, while the Cabernet Sauvignon delivers ripe fruit flavors and a firm structure. This decadent blend is framed by hints of black cherry, vanilla, and mocha.

I personally think it has a very smooth finish, and although it is really good with everything, I prefer it with spicier foods. It is a perfect blend of bold and soft flavors, and is a medium body wine. I recently got the chance to try the "Apothic White", and as I had hoped, it was equally delicious. The white is a great pairing with a light pasta or fish. 

Now to the best part of all. The price of this wine is more than affordable, and considering the quality, I'm almost a little surprised. But shhhh.....let's not tell anyone. They may raise the price if they find out how much of a steal it really is. But here's what I think you should do. Go to your nearest liquor or grocery store and grab yourself a bottle of Apothic Red, and then you can send me a message and thank me. You will love it. I promise. Comment on either my Facebook page or here, and let me know how you liked it.

XOXO,

Embrace Your Height!

I'm sure I have said this before, but I will say it again, and I am sure I will say it yet again in the future.....EMBRACE YOUR HEIGHT!

I'm always the tallest one.

I get so sad when I read posts by women who say that don't like being tall. I was never uncomfortable being tall, but there were times as a teen that I sometimes wished I would have been a little shorter. One day I looked in the mirror and simply said "You are not going to get any shorter, and the world is not going to get any taller, so you might as well like it", and I did. I have been loving it ever since. Some of you may have read my blog in the past, but for those of your who don't know I am 6'2" and in my heels I am anywhere from 6'6"-6'7" depending on the shoe. If you do not like being tall, you are not hurting anyone but yourself. Don't hunch over ladies, please! It doesn't make you look shorter at all. It only makes you look like you have bad posture and you look uncomfortable.
Stand up straight, shoulders back, and chest out. Love who you are and don't make excuses for anything. If you have big feet (like I do), taller heels actually make your feet look smaller, so that's a;ways an upside. Heels make your legs look sexier, butt look better, and make you look sexier as a whole. Heels are your friend. Don't miss out on the fun, sexy, and feminine things in life by not wearing heels and enjoying your height. The sexiest thing above all is CONFIDENCE. Learn how to have it and just embrace your height.
The pictures are here for a little Tallspiration. I can't say it enough: "Embrace your height! Love your height!"



XOXO,