Stupid name? Yes. But this hybrid of skinny jeans and leggings in pretty damn amazing. Let me state that I am not a fan of leggings. I leave those to the 10 and under crowd. But I am a lover of the skinny jean. I picked up a pair of cargo jeggings for my trip to Maine last week. I needed something to go with my new hiking boots and still be cute enough to wear around town. I hit the jackpot with a $19.95 (on sale) pair of cargo jeggings from American Eagle. They are super stretchy and fit like a second skin without looking too ghetto. Unlike that model there on the left, I am neither brave nor skinny enough to pair my jeggings with a ballet flat. I choose to balance my frame in these pants with chunky heels or boots and a slouchy sweater. Give them a shot this season.
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I have a love/hate relationship with my boobs. This is mainly because their size fluctuates so much and so often. Here is the maddening timeline of my boob evolution:
Teen years: 32 D. This was the golden era for my boobs. Full, perky and ready to party.
Early 20′s: 34 B. Birth control was introduced and my once large pups disappeared. I also attribute this shrinkage to losing that extra teen poundage that is flattering when you are 16 but just looks chubby when you hit 25.
Pregnancy years: 36 DD. Holy sweet boobs, Batman! I was thrilled to get my girls back. So was my husband and my kids found them useful as well for a few weeks. But these boobs came with a stiff penalty…
1 year post baby: Bye-bye boobies. I like to refer to this dark time as the “great boob depression’. I don’t know my bra size from this period. I do know that they were flat, stretched and just plain sad. If only I could have borrowed some of that remaining pregnancy back fat to stuff in my bra.
Present time: Back to a 34 B. I am at peace with my girls. They don’t look great but I have finally found a fantastic bra that is comfortable and gives the illusion that I could possibly be mistaken for a C cup.
Future: My main priority for their future is to keep them healthy. Secondarily, I must strategically keep my husband away from me. I actually think he would knock me up again just to get the DD’s back.
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Name: Michelle Murray
Kids: Thomas 9, Faith 7, & Madeline 3
Occupation: Recording Artist
Hometown: Chicago, IL, Hilton Head Is. SC & currently residing in Nashville, TN
H&H Interview with Michelle:
1. What are the top 3 items in your grocery cart?
Only 3? Besides the basics- bread, milk & eggs; fruit, peanut butter, cheese, hummus or salsa, & the necessary dark chocolate.
2. What are you reading (honestly)?
Women’s Health, Joel Osteen & always various children’s books
3. What is your guilty pleasure when you get a break from the kids?
Well, I usually workout with any break from the kids, catch up with friends or watch a good show with some dark chocolate.
4. What would we be surprised to find in your purse?
Entertainer’s Secret Aloe Throat Spray or a pair of my little one’s (clean) socks-just found those the other day.
5. What is your favorite reality TV show?
Hmm…I don’t watch too much television and don’t have a favorite but when I do, I catch episodes of some of these: America’s Got Talent, Dancing With The Stars, Extreme Makeover Home Edition, Survivorman, Dirty Jobs, Undercover Boss.
6. What is your cocktail of choice?
Funny you should ask because the “Michelle Murray Signature Cocktail” will debut as part of Bottles-Up Inc. Company launch on Oct. 19 at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills. I also enjoy a good Red Wine every once in awhile.
7. What is something most people don’t know about you?
I’m Italian and was born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago, even though I’m a Country Artist in Nashville- usually no one can guess my background. Also- that I played classical violin in orchestra for 14 years.
8. What is the funniest thing your kids have said or done lately?
Well, the funniest things always come out of our 3 year old-daily, however, I’ll never forget what our daughter Faith said when she was little and we were standing in the very crowded Santa Claus picture line. We were in that stage of learning the difference between boys and girls (her brother is 2 years older) so they liked to bring it up now and then- you know-who has what parts, so I thought we were sort of passed that when our daughter curiously asks out loud, very loud, in the Santa line, “So mommy, does Santa have a penis?” Oh great- what can you say to that in front of lots of people…so I simply replied, “Well, is Santa a boy? Then yep, Santa’s got a penis.” So- sorry to those other parents who probably had to have conversations later with their kids after hearing that-haha…..so much for discretion.
9. What is your favorite quotation?
“Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends” John 15:13
Also-I’ve seen this on motherhood: “If it were going to be easy, it never would have started with something called labor” -Barbara Johnson
10. What are you currently working out to on your iPod?
I don’t workout with an iPod. I like to sweat, feel the burn and focus on the workout.
11. Who is your favorite celebrity mom and why?
I like many of them but I’ve always respected Martina McBride. Her husband is so involved in her career with their 3 children & I have always wanted to talk to her about her journey and how she balances it all.
12. What is your secret to staying Hot & Healthy?
Drink lots of water, eat well balanced meals, workout 4-5 days a week with a mix of strength training & cardio (running, biking), Pilates, yoga, etc… it’s definitely my lifestyle. I love doing anything active and I usually take my kids with me, they’ll bike while I run or do some of my workout DVD’s with me. I just do whatever I can whenever I can do it. Most importantly, trying to have balance and being happy & content with myself.
To find out more about Michelle follow her on Facebook, and Twitter and view her performance on youtube.
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