Re-living Childhood...on Ice

Have you ever had a moment where you're taken back to the sweeter times in life? Where everything was easy, fun and stress-free without worries?  I'm talking about the days where lights, music and dancing were all the glory. And no, I'm not talking about some night club. lol Today was one of those days.

I took my Reagan to see her very first Disney on Ice show. I was a little apprehensive at first because she is only a one year old. But I figured what the heck and I'm glad I did.  She was fascinated with every bit of it!! And although she understood nothing and hadn't even seen the movies they portrayed, it was worth the hour long drive made to see that little smile on her face.

Watching her happily smiling, bouncing up and down and clapping reminded me of my sweet, sweet childhood memories.  I remember attending those ice shows and how excited I was to see the Disney characters dancing around on their skates. And how I could not wait for the magical moment when all the lights would go out and the room would be filled with flickers from the light up toys being illuminated.

What I wore (sorry I forgot to take a good pic of myself):
Sweater: Gap - (similar, similar, similar)

Shirt: Gap - (similar)

Jeans: Gap - (similar)
Shoes: Bakers - (same, similar)

As I remember those childhood memories, I take note of how it feels to re-live them. I think of how much quality time with my parents has impacted my life and how much I anticipate to share those memories with my own daughter. I think of how much fun this journey with my daughter has been and how much more fun it is going to be. I admit, I am a true kid at heart. So I predict that my daughter will have the best childhood ever!!

What are some of your favorite childhood moments? I would love to hear from you so please comment below.

Until next time....

I came...I saw...I got Colored

So because I have finally gotten motivated to begin my weight loss and fitness journey, I feel compelled to tell you about a few of my accomplishments and disappointments.  Today.....was an accomplishment.

Many months ago I joined Black Girls Run, suggested to me by a very dear friend of mine. It is a free social/fitness group of girls whom are dedicated to staying fit by running while encouraging the new and challenging the old. It is truly a sisterhood and I am very grateful for them.

As I am learning to like running, I've found that I truly love to participate in races. It's the thrill and excitement, the camaraderie and the sea of runners that truly tickle my fancy.  I am surely not trying to finish in first place so right now I am just trying to finish.  It's fun but not easy.

My most recent race was the absolutely amazing The Color Run.  I had the best time ever.  Check out the photos below:

BGR sisters

Have you tried running to stay fit? Have you ever ran a 5K or 10K?  Have you been brave and tried the half or full marathon?  What are your favorite races to run?

I would love to hear from you.  Please post your comments below.

Until next time, keep reading and enjoy.

More than just a fashion blog

Hi my little Diamond Darlings!! I'm back for round two and I wanted to share a few things that I've been doing lately because of course this is "more than just a fashion blog".

So many things have changed in my life the past few years. I moved to a new state, new job, new man and new baby.  Well, she's not quite new anymore as we celebrated her first birthday in September lol.  And as most of you know, with a new baby comes a new mommy body that I am still not used to.  But I digress!!

With so many new things going on in my life, I've felt the need to share with my friends and family.  So besides my new found love for fashion (again), you'll see the occasional posts about my life, inspirational things, fitness and maybe even a recipe or two.

It's nearing the holiday season, my most favorite time of the year. So, I made the mad dash to daycare to pick up my daughter so that I could take her to the Tree Lighting Festival in Concord.  It was her first one and it was amazing.  Such a wonderful family atmosphere. Christmas carols, hot chocolate, Santa, huge Christmas tree and fireworks.  What more could a one year old (and 30+ year old) ask for?!  Unfortunately my stupid phone battery died so I didn't get many pictures except for this very dark one.  Nonetheless, my baby and I had a ball.

Have you ever been to a tree lighting ceremony?  What other holiday activities do you do to get in the spirit?  I would love to hear from you so please comment below.

Until next time.....

I'm a real REAL Blogger

Hello World!!! It's my first post EVER!!!  Feels a little weird just talking to the world because let's face it.....it's possible that NO ONE will listen or read for that matter.  But I am here and I'm screaming "Look Ma! I'm a Blogger. A real REAL Blogger". So let's get down to business.

I started this blog for various reasons. So, to make a long story short; I was a pretty fashionable youth with what little money I had. I made the best from what was given. And then I suddenly fell out of love with fashion. I wasn't that inspired by the styles/trends and probably the biggest reason was the increasing weight gain and low self esteem.  I had gotten into the "I'm not buying anything new until I lose weight" mode which left me completely out of style. And obviously the weight loss did not happen as fast as I would have liked. lol  Am I the only one whose experienced this?

Nonetheless, during that time styles had changed so much that I had become so unfamiliar. I had lost my mojo. So in effort to get my mojo back, I started reading fashion blogs and started to learn how to live life fashionably again.  And this is where the seeds for "The Diamond Lifestyle" began to grow. I wanted to share with the world that you can live life fashionably no matter if you are at your biggest self or your smallest self.

Have you ever lost your mojo? How did you get it back? You ever felt lost amongst the fast changing trends?

Let me know your thoughts below. I hope you've enjoyed and please keep reading.

Until next time.....