Black and White Basics

First date night of the new year and I've traded in my red lipstick for a raspberry pink shade. For some reason after the holidays I tend to gravitate towards simple outfits with minimal embellishments. Just me? Maybe it has something to do with my most recent room purge and de-cluttering session. Time to refocus and organize for the year! Black and white is just a classic pairing for any season. Add in a touch of pink, and I'm longing for spring. Yup, already. It's going to be a long winter...

{Topshop hat, RW&CO coat, J Brand pants, Indigo bag (back in stock) , Michael Kors boots (on sale!)}

Almond Milk Iced Latte

I'm officially over the season of hot chocolate and peppermint tea. For some reason I keep thinking that if I drink enough iced drinks and smoothies somehow Spring will arrive. I may be wrong but this iced latte is too good not to drink just because it's cold out. If you're looking for a get me out of bed so I can do my workout drink, or it's too early to eat but I need energy drink, this is it! Tasty and light but packs a super protein punch and a dose of caffeine all in one to get your morning started!

Ingredients:
7 ice cubes (or more/less depending on your desired texture)
1 cup almond milk
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1 shot of espresso (I use Nespresso for the perfect measurement)
1 tsp cinnamon
*you can add some form of sweetener if desired (i.e.: sugar, stevia, agave, vanilla extract)

Directions:
Brew expresso
Place all ingredients in blender, shake first, then blend
Sprinkle with cinnamon

Back On Track

I hope you all had a lovely holiday! After this weekend it's back to work, school and a normal routine, so I thought I'd share some great sites to keep you motivated to live a healthy lifestyle and get back on track after a very indulgent month.

Oh She Glows : I'm may not be vegan, but Angela's recipes are seriously good! Her cookbook is easily my favourite. Simple instructions, pictures to go along with every recipe, and ingredients that won't have you running to the grocery story every other day. I'm obsessed with her Green Monster smoothie.

Deliciously Ella : Read this post to get rid of any post-holiday guilt and feel completely motivated to be the best version of yourself this year, and always. Her breakfast and salad recipes are fab!

Tone It Up : Need a little push to get yourself back to the gym? Tone It Up posts weekly workout schedules to get you moving. Right now they are doing the 100 Miles by V-Day Challenge (I am at 8 miles today!). You can get your miles in any way- by walking, running, spin class, or even swimming. Check it out and join in on the fun!

Also- check out Nutritious and Delicious  for some of my favourite breakfasts/post workout snacks.