Pre-Mission 3 stats - Janathon Day 31

Phew - I somehow unbelievably made it to the end of Janathon - YABBA DABBA DOO. Though I will miss the Janathon cameraderie.

But wait, the end of Janathon marks the beginning of my third and SCARIEST Mission to date - FEBRULOUS or "INSANITY" (as my friends have taken to calling it!) = 28 days of running 10km a day.

I can't begin to explain how nervous I am - so voila:

1 part excitement: 1,000,000,000 parts trepidation.

Time for some pre-3rd-mission stats:
Weight: 10 stone 2lbs
Waist Measurement: 93cm/ 36 in
Distance ran during Janathon: 61.5km (that's exactly 61.5km more than I ran last January!!) Though I must pause a second to note that the winner of Janathon, Gary Vallance, ran 711km/ c. 400 miles!! during Janathon.  God I REALLY hope they don't rank us!!
Number of 10km completed in 2011: 0 (Saturday's 9.8km was pretty close though)
Number of Circuit/ Interval Sessions completed during Janathon: 16
Level of confidence I can pull this 3rd Mission off: 0.0000000001%
Potential number of kcals I will burn if I complete Februlous: Assuming you burn 100 kcals for each mile you run and Februlous = 168 miles. Number of kcals I will burn = 16,800 or 5lbs!!!
Ambition: If I somehow make it through Februlous, please can I be miraculously transformed to look like so:

I would kill to look like this OR Jessica Alba - I'm not fussy!!

Ever since I read the Para Fitness Guide by Major Sam McGrath a couple of weeks ago, one thought has lingered in my head, which has been haunting me, BIG TIME. To paraphrase the Major - to maximise your chances of completing a race/ fitness challenge, you should aim to complete 80% of your fitness challenge one month prior. Training is mental as well as physical. Then again completing 80% of a fitness challenge before you have to sounds MENTAL to me.

During Janathon I completed 61.5km - about 20% of my gruelling 280km Februlous target. Clearly, I am somewhat short of the mark ERGO this is going to be painful. Very painful indeed. Thankfully Lucinda is showing her support and is joining me in my 10km a day challenge for the first week. I am weak-at-the-knees grateful to have an ally in this.

I must now go say some last minute prayers:

Please let me survive the first day of Februlous
Please miraculously increase the temperature from 2 to 12 degrees, o Weather Gods, to enable me to breathe whilst running tomorrow. 
Pretty please let me survive the first day of Februlous
{Repeat x 1000}

Please do send me a prayer (and more importantly, one for baby Arthur Eccles too) xx

Arthur is only a week old but already has his own BRILLIANT blog, not to mention HUGE following - www.arthureccles.blogspot.com

Then again he is a MAJOR cutie!! xx

Ali Larter :: Gave Birth to Son Theodore Hayes

Actress Ali Larter has been showing off her brand new baby boy in the pages of Us Weekly magazine!

The former Heroes star gave birth to son Theodore Hayes MacArthur — her first child with hubby Hayes MacArthur — on December 20 in Los Angeles.

Theodore weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces at the time of his birth.

Ali says the baby’s arrival was a bit dramatic.

Larter said:
“During the L.A. mud slides, our street was closed,”

“Four hours after the fireman opened it, I was in labor!

“It’s incredible to look at this little guy and think he grew inside of me.”

Watch Ali larter video:

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Most Beautiful Pakistani girls hot photo collection - 09864………

The Pakistani girls, especially those from the Indus valley (that’s Punjab, Sindh and Hazara), have a wheatish or olive complexion that is usually considered very sexy by most men.
On the other hand, have a distinctly middle Eastern look about them taht is again a unique feature in South Asia. These unique looks are partly to account for the increasing popularity of Pakistani girls especially those of South Asia.Pakistani girls usually tend to get married early, often in their teens. However, more and more Pakistani girls are now staving off family pressure to delay marriage, often into their late twenties and thirties as is now commonplace.

Review - NYX Black Label Lipstick with swatches

In light of the Cherry Culture sale going on now, I decided to review my favorite lippies from the NYX Collection - the Black Label Lipsticks!

The Round lipsticks are probably the most well known of the NYX brand, but I definitely prefer the Black Label lipsticks - both provide excellent coverage and color, but the BLL offers higher quality, more product, and most importantly (to me at least) - Moisture! ♥

The Black label lipsticks come prepackaged in thin paper boxes - the lipstick itself is housed in a shiny square plastic tube.

The lipsticks swiveled up with and without flash

♥ *Swatches* ♥



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The lipstick feels very slippery and smooth and glides on the lips with ease - the lipstick tastes like grapes which I found rather pleasant.

*Nude*
An opaque nude that provides excellent coverage - this particular nude leans a tiny bit towards the pink side



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*India*
An orange-y opaque nude



*Girly Pink*
A shimmery baby pink



*Diva*
Easily my favorite of the bunch, and definitely the most wearable. A very pretty mauvey-pink



The downside of the packaging is the base of lipstick is not labeled - if you misplace the cap, there's no way of identifying the lipstick by name!

I actually love these lipsticks more than MAC since they don't dry me out and they feel oh-so good on the lips! They offer a large array of colors in varying finishes and are under $10. (If you purchase during a Cherry Culture sale, they should be around $4.80 USD a pop!)

Pros

♥ Price - nab em' when they go on sale!
♥ Great Quality
♥ Moisturizing
♥ Mild and pleasant taste
♥ Wide variety of colors and finishes
♥ Most colors have excellent coverage (one swipe!)
♥ Sturdy packaging
♥ No animal testing


Cons

X Limited availability
X Can't really think of anything else

I don't understand why these aren't more wildly popular! I can't rave enough!

Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ (5/5)


FYI, the CherryCulture Sale is 20% off the entire site with code VDS20
**Sale ends tomorrow, Feb 1st!**

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Today was another 'late' day at work. I'm getting home an hour+ later than normal and it's throwing me off! To keep my energy (and spirts up) I need to continue my dedication to power-walking with my favorite Liz!

In random news...

Super cute sleep shorts from Juicy Couture

My JILL STUART package arrived!!! I am HEAD OVER HEELS in love. Will post swatches soon! :)

Take care and drive safe out there if you are in the colder parts of the world - it's supposed to go from the 60s to near freezing tomorrow here in Texas. Brrrrr....

Month's Most Wanted

Hello everyone,

If you've been reading my blog for a while, you'll know that I love compiling wishlist style posts. At any one time I'll have a long list of items I want to purchase and am lusting over... which normally dwindle away. But I thought I'd start a 'month's most wanted' to show what I've been lusting over throughout the whole month, and where's a more perfect place to start that January 11?!

Ikea Malm 3 Drawer Chest: I'm so sick of my dressing table/make up set up. I don't particularly like the way that office drawers look and it just clogs up my work space. I really want one of these Malm chest of drawers, it would give me so much storage place, and I'd love to just chuck all my make up (in some kind of organised chaos) into the top drawer. [£56.17]

Vera Wang Princess Perfume: This is my absolute favourite perfume, probably ever. It's a really sweet scent and comes in the most gorgeous bottle! Whenever I'm in Boots or Debenhams I always give this a sniff and it's always in the back of my mind to buy it... but it's quite pricey and I struggle to part with the cash! [100ml, £57.00]

River Island Beige Skinny Jeans: I'm loving beige/camel coloured skinny jeans, it's such a change from dark denim but I think transition perfectly from winter into spring, they look gorgeous with floaty blouses or a rock t-shirt and leather jacket. [£39.99]

F&F Brown Batwing Top: Batwing tops are super flattering and I love earthy, neutral tones like this... it would also look great with those beige skinnies! This top is so versatile and really affordable. [£10.00]

Chanel Mat Lumiere Foundation: High end foundations are not something I've ever ventured into, but they all get rave reviews and sometimes I feel like I'm missing out on something... I have to try one! I really want to get my hands on this Chanel one! Is it really worth the money? Let me know in the comments :) [£29.00]

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Fun, Games AND a COMPETITION!! - Janathon Day 30

I was invited to a fab "POSH" themed house party in Cambridge this weekend.  Haven't laughed or drunk so much in ages - THANK YOUUUU Hare {and Hare's lovely housemates}. Just what the doctor ordered.

Plus I sampled ;-)) the best punch I've tasted. PERIOD. Like a refreshing fruit salad, incredibly drinkable and oh so simple - just Pimms, Brandy, Apple Juice and Ice - YUMMMMM. I hereby declare EVERY Pay Day Weekend to be "Punch Party Weekend!!"

Punch aside there were also plenty of hilarious games, quizzes and dancing and before I knew it, it was 3am!

The Hare indulging in one of her favourite After Eight games - she is a MASTER at this.

I have literally never laughed so much.  Fortunately I also have the full footage on video for all posterity!! xx

This morning we were all feeling a tad tired, still a tad punch happy and after a yummy brunch - THANKS Hare - we settled down to the serious business of Hoppit/Croppit? - Sorry I can't really remember what it was called. (Blame my punch sozzled brain) It's a fairly simple board game, still in it's original 70s/80s box: Basically you have to protect your own four counters whilst taking out your opponents' counters via landing on their square and depositing them back at your "home." The player with the last counter on the board wins:

Some very happy faces as EVERYONE thought they would be victorious at this deceptively simple game.

In the end, Nat won against her fiance Josh.  

TRUE LOVE = a lifetime of sacrifice. 

Josh learnt a valuable lesson today!!

Fortunately the fun and games don't stop here: Last week PT passed on the details of a BRILLIANT Running Competition. Any Janathoners and Fitness Fans out there - here's the perfect excuse to kick off/ keep up the running habit. 

Introducing The SB Great British Run (click on pink title):

From the 7th-11th February 2010, for one week only, the Sweaty Betty community that accumulates the biggest running mileage will award each of it's members a £50 Sweaty Betty voucher. So whether you run 5 miles or 50 miles - if your SB community wins, you win too AND you get fitter and more fabulous in the process. WIN WIN!!

PT working out with Nell McAndrew!!! at Sweaty Betty!!!

I'm pledging allegiance to the 125 King's Road store as a) I pass this store a couple times a week and b) PT is also part of this SB community and I know how much PT loves to win and what a great runner she is! 'LOSE' just isn't in this girl's vocab!!

I'm also LOVING all the FREE classes Sweaty Betty offers as part of their 'Get fit for FREE campaign'!! - Running, Yoga, Pilates, Circuits - Sweaty Betty has it covered. Check out your local SB store and the classes they offer HERE

If you don't live near a Sweaty Betty Boutique - NEVER FEAR - you can still join in the SB Great British Run - just email your daily miles to logmymiles@sweatybetty.com to be in for a chance to win £50 SB voucher.

In the event that I can help the SB community to running success, this is what I would put my winnings towards - YOWZA!!:

Stella McCartney Run Performance Jacket
YOU WILL SEE ME COMING FOR MILES!!

Phoar - I DROP DEAD HEARTSIE THESE xx
Stella McCartney Seamless Tights

Ladies get signing up (King's Road, King's Road, King's Road ;-)) and get running. Plus let me know which SB community you belong to and what classes are a MUST try. xx

p.s. Janathoners - I'm just about to head out for a one mile run. I'm saving my run energy for Feb 1st and the start of my 10km a day mission - EEEEEEKKKK!!

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Fish Tattoo Designs – Find Your Unique Design Today

If you are a Fish tattoo enthusiast, then there is a variety of options available for you. Fishes have been known to us humans since the existence of life. They also represents or symbolizes different meanings in different countries of the world and this is the same with the tattoo.

Fish Tattoo Designs

Fish forms an essential part of life in most countries, hence the popularity of the design amongst tattoo lovers from all over the world.

The different types of designs available are amongst other the Koi, Shark, Beta and Christian. The most popular design is the Koi fish tattoo which originated in Japan and is today ruling the world. This type of tattoo symbolizes good luck. The Koi fish tattoo design, which faces upwards, reflects stringiness, which means you are trying to achieve your goals in life and it is taking you a long time to succeed. This design also

symbolizes victory or the ability to win and come out on top after a very long battle. If you can identify with such a situation, then get yourself inked with the Koi fish tattoo with its revealing colors and independent nature.

Fish Tattoo Designs

Another popular Fish tattoo design is the Beta fish tattoo which symbolizes aggression in order to boost up a fighting spirit. If you are a born fighter, then this is a suitable tattoo for you. The attractive colors used in the design, makes this tattoo even more stunning.

Another popular design which is preferred by a majority of tattoo lovers, is the Shark tattoo design. We all know that a shark can be a brutal creature and therefore this design is seen with this negativity attached to it. But, it is not all negative; sharks also have some positivity associated with them. Some people prefer to get inked with this design to show their respect towards the sea and their ancestors. Although Shark designs are not common, but if they are applied with skill and care, they are very attractive and stunning.

Fish Tattoo Designs

The Christian fish tattoo design is another popular tattoo. If you are a Christian who love your religion, then this one will be suitable for you in order to exemplify your affection towards your religion. These tattoos are very simple in appearance but yet so attractive. Amongst all the above Fish tattoo designs, the Dolphin fish tattoo is also very popular amongst a vast amount of tattoo lovers.

Fish Tattoo Designs

Now that you have decided on your choice of Fish tattoo design, the question to consider next is which part of your body to get these tattoos inked. Your wrists, feet or shoulder blades are excellent locations on the body for placing them. If you have decided on a very large one, then your back would be the most appropriate. In the case of women, they prefer to be inked on their lower backs as this looks very sexy and seductive. Men are known to boast with their tattoos on their arms, chest and back. There are innumerous tattoo designs available for you to choose from. It is your personal choice to select the colors, size, location and style of the tattoo. It is very important to hire the services of an experienced, skilled and professional tattoo artist. Please ensure that you also check out the medical aspects of having a tattoo, before you get yourself inked.

Vampire tattoo design

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This free tattoo design is possibly a vampire's ugly smiling face (why vampire? check out the teeth). In almost any vampire movie, vampires are all described as extemely handsome, pale, cold, gentle. This tattoo, however, violates the stereotype.

Vampire tattoo design

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This free tattoo design is possibly a vampire's ugly smiling face (why vampire? check out the teeth). In almost any vampire movie, vampires are all described as extemely handsome, pale, cold, gentle. This tattoo, however, violates the stereotype.

Japanese Tattoo Symbols

Are you thinking about getting a Japanese tattoo design or a cursive tattoo, whatever design or idea you have for your tattoo make sure that you research it properly and think long and hard before you reach

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your decision because it will be with you for life.

Research is the key. Some people will spend month’s searching for that elusive tattoo picture. Very popular is a bushido Japanese legacy tattoo or a Japanese symbol tattoo. You can also spell out a name in a Japanese tattoo writing style be it the name of a loved one or someone or something very special to you, again research is paramount. Do not just get a tattoo because you happened to like a picture you liked in a magazine.

Research your tattoo thoroughly using tattoo parlor’s and of course the internet which will provide you with a wealth of knowledge for your tattoo design, and also translation services for Japanese tattoo writing only after you have completed this can you search out your tattoo artist.

Now that you have selected your Japanese tattoo symbol you can begin to search for a tattoo artist worthy of creating your masterpiece. This can be difficult, please don’t walk in to

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the first tattoo parlor you find, again research is paramount. Ask friends who already have tattoos! Ask them what the shop was like , was it clean, what was the artist like, visit them yourself,

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show them your tattoo design or Japanese tattoo writing get them to draw it for you so you can see what your tattoo will look like with their particular style. Keep looking until you find the one for you.

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Remember research is the key to your happiness with your tattoo.

Japanese Tattoo Designs – What You Must Know About Japanese Tattoo Designs

There are several types of tattoo designs in the world. However, among the many types of designs available, the most popular are probably Japanese tattoo designs. As a matter of fact, Japanese tattoos are recognized and are used not only by the Japanese but by people all over the world.

Sexy Japan Tattoo Design

What is the reason for this? Why did these designs receive such a huge welcome from the international community? What are the characteristics of these fantastic tattoos that make them so popular?

Artistic

Japanese tattoo designs are very artistic. Most of these designs are very colorful and fluid, making them generally more appealing than other designs. Also, each design is usually made up of more than a single element woven together by intricate patterns of lines, transforming the tattoo into one elaborate painting on the skin.

For example, in more common Japanese designs such as the ones featuring Japanese koi fishes, tattoo masters already use more than six colors to finish the whole picture. This number just continues to go up as the intricacy of the patterns increases.

Symbolism

Japanese tattoo designs are rich in symbolism. This is because the art of Japanese tattooing is backed up by centuries of culture and tradition. Since the Japanese have such high regard for nature and spirituality, they often associate different creatures and places with deep spiritual meanings. This spirituality is what transforms their ink and design into works that embody or symbolize several things.

This is also why certain creatures, especially the more revered ones like the dragon, the tiger, and the Koi fish often make their way into the heart of most Japanese designs. The Japanese hold a special meaning for these creatures which is why they are often used in tattoo designs.

Powerful and Striking

These designs emit a sense of power, so much so that the body where the tattoo is placed on almost disappears instantly behind the picture. The mix of form, color and intricate patterns draws attention unlike any other type of tattoo design. This is also why these designs take much longer to complete than others. The details that come into assembling each design make these designs extremely powerful and alluring.

In contrast to other designs which clearly look and feel like ornamental accessories on the skin

Sexy Japan Tattoo Design

, Japanese tattoos are meant to stand out.

Daring

The more popular Japanese tattoo designs span the length of almost the entire body. Some of the best and most well known

Sexy Japan Tattoo Design

patterns can cover the whole back from the thighs all the way to the shoulders. Some even go all the way to the front reaching and covering the more sensitive areas of the breast, the collar bone, as well the crotch.

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Can you imagine the pain that these people had to endure just to get a Japanese tattoo?

According to Yoshihito Nakano, a well-known Japanese tattoo master, some of his tattoo designs are so expansive that it even takes him two years to complete.

Click the links below to get your free Tattoo tips and guide.

A Brief History of Sexy Tattoos

Sexy tattoos are a type of professional or amateur decorative tattoo. This is distinguished from the other types of dermis skin markings such as medical and cosmetic ones, and the ones designed for the purpose of identification or branding. Within that field called decorative tattooing, there are a lot of styles and designs to choose from.

The main reason for getting a permanent decorative mark on the body is to assert a certain attitude. It is a modern way of self-expression. It is done to beautify one’s body by modification through art. Before the popularization of this type of body art, the available designs were somewhat limited. When tattooing was done long ago, the colors were limited to natural pigments of brown, black, or blue. The skin drawings usually consisted of dots and lines. These were the first tribal tattoos. Our ancestors did not have themselves marked purely for decoration. The designs had spiritual meanings. Sometimes, they were marks of royalty, or bravery in the warrior class. Some of the indigenous tribes were purported to use these markings in a similar way as sexy tattoos, as rites of passage and to lure the opposite sex, but with the difference of formal ritual being involved. Japanese horimonos were more intricate, traditionally done by woodblock artists of the Edo period in Japan.

The rise in popularity of this art form has given the modern tattoo artist and his clients a great advantage. A wealth of designs, styles, even color pigments, is now available. The process is now safer and less painful. Efficient machines have been developed, with single use needles and the use of fresh ink. More important, modern practices and regulations have made everything sanitary. As more women have been attracted to this mode of self expression, new designs have come up from the pens of the artists.

Sexy Tattoos Designs

While servicing only men, the sexy designs were candidly direct. These mostly involved half naked women and erotic positions. For women, the designs are a subtle kind of sexy; a single rose peeking from the lingerie line, for instance, to impart the idea of love.

Sexy Tattoos Designs

A number of people are of the opinion that, when talking about sexy tattoos, it’s not the design that matters but its placement on the body.

Sexy Tattoos Designs

Favorite erotic spots are above the breast, on the lower back, inner thigh, and anywhere near an erogenous zone. Still some people hold that tattoos, by its very nature, are already sexy no matter what their design or where they are placed.