Extended Closet/ Blog Office Reveal

April 20, 2018 6 Comments

Extended Closet/ Blog Office Reveal TGIF and Happy Friday!! I have been looking forward to this moment sharing to all of you my extended closet/blog office reveal. Why did I call it as such? Because what you can see here are some of my favorite shoes and handbags that I really worked hard for to save so I can buy them, it took years for me to have this much stuff. So much of those explanations…

So this part of the house (spare room) has not been touched for a long time. It was an office of the previous owner and they were book shelves. I took the opportunity to turn it into my closet. This is every girly girls dream I should say. My sister in law was joking about it calling me a celebrity. It just so happen that our house already has these built in cabinets and we just repainted them added a chic bench and voila! It turned out really nice and this is were I get my inspiration and do my blog work. Wouldn’t you be inspired if you will be working creating your fashion blog post in this room?

I am also so lucky to have a very supportive husband and plus my father in law is here to help us remodel and re paint pretty much the whole house. Stay tuned on the next post as I will show you our basement living room and Mini Bar.

SHOP HERE:

WAYFAIR PINK BENCH

TARGET GARMENT RACK

WHITE RUG

WAYFAIR FAUX PLANT

Lifestyle, Outfit

5 Fun Date Ideas For Couples

February 7, 2018 10 Comments

5 Fun Date Ideas For Couples

OUTFIT DETAILS:

BLACK TRENCH COAT (OLD) SIMILAR HERE

PINK SWEATER (OLD) SIMILAR HERE

H&M HIGH WAIST JEANS (current favorite!)

KAREN WALKER SUNNIES

ZARA BUCKET BAG SIMILAR HERE

ZARA SHOES SIMILAR HERE

Since Valentine’s day is a week from now. I came up with this 5 fun date ideas for couples. It doesn’t have to always be like eating out in a fine dining restaurant or preparing candle light dinner at home. I made sure that both of you will enjoy and will sleep together with smile on your face and fun memories to share. Also my date is not on the picture, he is the one behind the Lens taking these gorgeous photos.

Re-create your first date

I am already excited for this one because we were only 18 when we first went on a date. We were in college and living on our limited allowance so make a guess where it was? It was at McDonald’s! So can you imagine that, just typing this I am already smiling and reminiscing those fun moments. I bet you also have that lovely moment together on your first date.

2.Play a Couples Game: Check out this book A Quiz Book For Couples

I though about this because last New Years Eve. Our friends and our family had this couples game to try something new as we only always have games for the kids. Moments like this shouldn’t just be for Valentine’s day anyway right? Do you agree? So in here both couples were asked questions and you both should have the same answer. It was so funny to see if you don’t get the same answer and you both have some explanations why you answered that way.

3. Play a New Sport together that you’ve been wanting to try

You might not be a sporty type or even your partner but trying out something different is not a bad idea. You might actually realize that that could be both your new sports and add it to your routine as a couple. Just adding some spice to your life as life gets so busy and you tend to lose the magic along the way. This is the time to hit that button and start anew.

4. Check out Groupon and try some new classes together

There are a bunch of classes going on around your area. You just have to explore it and make use of the discounted rates Groupon or living social has to offer. Dates doesn’t always have to be fancy anyway. It will be nice not to think about dressing up for a date right? Just staying low key is the key!

5. If you want something fancy. Try doing a Dinner Cruise Together.

I know us ladies, we always have that spot in our heart were we wish we have a Mr. Grey to pick us up and take us to a date of our romantic dreams. This is a way romantic as you are dining while cruising on what river you have in your are, you wearing your prettiest outfit and being serenaded as well.

I hope I was able to add something good on your list. Thank you for stopping by.

Simply,

Christianne

Photos: Novel (my better half)

Lifestyle, Outfit

How I Manage Blogging, Work and Being a Mom

February 5, 2018 12 Comments

OUTFIT DETAILS:

everything linked HERE

How I Manage Blogging, Work and Being a Mom?

Hello friends, Today, I want to share how I navigate the juggling act of blogging, a full-time job, and my roles as a wife and mom – a topic frequently asked by readers, followers, and coworkers. Let’s debunk the myth right away: I’m no superwoman. What makes it work is the incredible support from my family, especially my husband, who happily doubles as my designated photographer, understanding my passion for fashion.

Prioritization and Organization:

The ultimate key is prioritization and organization. While it can be overwhelming at times, family always comes first. If you don’t see a blog post during those hectic moments, it’s because family priorities take precedence.

A Peek into My Week:

I work Monday to Friday as a Physical Therapist with a flexible schedule. I prefer early starts to leave early and pick up the kids. Our meal plan, crafted since moving to the US, is a joint effort. Lucky for me, my husband takes on the cooking duties.

Mom Duties:

As a mom, evenings are a whirlwind of activities – from bathing the kids to prepping for the next day. Weekends are dedicated to quality time, including movie nights and accompanying my daughter to gymnastics and dance classes.

Wife Responsibilities:

Date nights are a priority, especially with my father-in-law’s help. When not possible, we enjoy cozy movie nights. Playing in a band together strengthens our bond, and breakfast is a daily ritual, just the two of us.

Balancing Blogger Life:

Balancing the blogger aspect involves strategic Instagram posts during the day. I aim to blog on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, often working on weekends. Busy weekends involve household chores, Sunday school trips, and occasionally, extra work on Saturdays. Planned photoshoots depend on weather conditions.

Gratitude for Support:

Attempting to juggle it all wouldn’t be possible without my husband’s support. It’s not about having a partner exactly like mine, but having someone willing to lend a hand is invaluable.

I hope this sheds light on how I manage these various roles. Wishing you all a joyful week ahead, and thank you for stopping by and being part of this journey!

Simply,

Christianne

Lifestyle, Outfit

Just Do It! How I got my Confidence and be able to start a Fashion/Lifestyle/Travel Blog

January 31, 2018 8 Comments

Just Do It! How I got my Confidence and be able to start a Fashion/Lifestyle/Travel Blog OUTFIT DETAILS:

NIKE WARM PRO SIMILAR HERE

RAYBAN SUNGLASSES

PUMA LEGGINGS SIMILAR HERE

NIKE SHOES

HEADPHONES c/o SUDIO SWEDEN

And yes! I am blogging for almost 3 years now and my motivation: Just Do It! How I got my Confidence and be able to start a Fashion/Lifestyle/Travel Blog. If I did not start this blogging journey in 2015. I’d probably still wondering if I can do this. The key is if you have the vision, dream and passion for something. Stop procrastinating and just do it. You will never know where it will take you until you try it. So far I am really enjoying what I am doing here on the side.

I started blogging because I was inspired by those top fashion influencers like Aimee Song, Rachel Parcell and Christine Andrew. I really enjoy looking at their instagram feed wearing nice outfits and living the life. And so I was really afraid to dive in but I did. I know I have the passion for fashion as I have mentioned before that I really wanted to be a model, mind you, runway model as I want to wear beautiful outfits, travel the world and stuff like that. The one I always see on those fashion magazines I read all the time. I made it one time to one of those magazines. I was able to show off one time showing real girls, real body series of Cosmopolitan Philippines back in 2014. I really do believe that if you want something done, just start it. Along the way keep on improving yourself to achieve your end goal whatever it is.

I am writing this to inspire all the women out there and my readers that is you can dream it, you can do it too. To tell you all the truth, back in High school I had very low self esteem. I don’t want to look at the public restroom mirrors as I always taught I will be the ugliest face there together with the other girls. I also did not want to wear shorts in public as I am insecure with my legs. I was so shy that I do not have that much friends in high school.

And look at me now modelling for all of you. Showing off different outfits with confidence. I am actually back tracking how I got my confidence. I do believe it started when I met my husband, my boyfriend then. He always tells me you can do it! He always believe in me. So if he believes in me why will I not believe in myself right? So I encourage you all that what ever your hearts desire. try to pursue it and you will be happy. Just like this at least partially I feel like I was able to fulfill that modelling dream. Also hang out with people who believe in your abilities and to those that you know will support you no matter what.

Writing this one, I felt like I wrote a novel of my life even though I know I am not a good writer that is why I’d rather pose for a picture 🙂 lol! I hope I was able to inspire you ladies to reach for your dreams in my own little way. As I always mention. I want to connect with all of you and if you have questions just send me a message. We are all here to support each other.

Thank you for stopping by.

Simply,

Christianne

Photos: Novel (my better half)

Lifestyle

It’s a Merry Christmas!

December 25, 2017 4 Comments

It's a Merry Christmas!

It’s a Merry Christmas! I just wanna greet all of you a Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! It has been my third year sharing our Family Christmas photo on the blog. I know I don’t usually post a lot of picture of my family on the blog , you know kids, you can’t force them to post for a photo if they are really not into it.

But with the Christmas theme, they are always game to strike a pose. Most of us loves a Christmas specially the kids! Me too, I guess I am a child at heart.

I just wanna thank you all for your support and let’s celebrate this joyful day.

Simply,

Christianne

Lifestyle

Working on my 2018 health & fitness goals with BodyBoss | Fitness & Nutrition Guide

December 18, 2017 8 Comments

Working on my 2018 health & fitness goals with BodyBoss | Fitness & Nutrition Guide

I just started Working on my 2018 health & fitness goals with BodyBoss | Fitness & Nutrition Guide. Having BodyBoss Ultimate Body Fitness Guide Plus BodyBoss Superfood Nutrition Guide. It is towards consistency with my fitness routine and adding this new meal plan for simple healthy eating recipes to help me crush cravings and build the body of my dreams. It is to be toned and fit so I have the strength and energy needed for a busy working mom like me.

It has been a week since I started following this 12 week meal plan and so far I am liking it already. The recipes are so easy to do and so tasty. Even the kids are really loving it and perfect for my busy schedule. It surely gives me the energy that I need to last a day.

The best thing about it? It is not a diet plan! Don’t think about skipping meals or avoiding carbs because I know that’s what most girls do when they think of “healthy/clean diet”. The BodyBoss Nutrition Guide focuses on Superfoods! BodyBoss revolutionizes your diet but are not restrictive – there’s no cut out of entire food groups like your carbs.. or any crash diets cause they are ineffective in the long-run and results in binging or crazy cravings! Instead, BodyBoss offers healthier alternatives of carbs, and no refined sugars.. they teach you how to do healthy food swaps so you can still have your snacks and occasional sweet temptations – the healthier version 😉

Healthy eating can be easy and convenient with nutrient-rich superfoods such as eggs and blueberries, which are commonly found. I love the simply daily structure of it with 3 meals and 2 snacks so that I am never hungry!

Working on my 2018 health & fitness goals with BodyBoss | Fitness & Nutrition Guide

It also includes a worksheet to track result, weight loss tips, weekly shopping lists, handy kitchen hacks and post workout smoothies and snacks. The best of all is the approved cheat meals. However, if you have any medical issues or condition, you may want to consult with your doctor before starting on this new meal plan and workout routine.

The guide is available online and printed book with free delivery worldwide. It is small and handy that can fit in your bag!!

Another thing I wanna share with you so you get to know me more. Honestly, I really do not cook that much most of the cooking is done by my husband. But since I started with this meal plan, my cooking skills are actually kicking back in. I myself prep the meals and hubby just wait and critic the taste. So far all comments are good and he is really like the recipes.

BodyBoss Ultimate Fitness Guide Plus BodyBoss 12 Week Nutrition Guide — one of the leg workout.

I also posted before about the Bodyboss 12 week fitness guide HERE. You can find my reviews and all of the picture of my before and after and some of the workout pictures you’ll find it there.

I hope I was able to inspire you with another fitness journey you might wanna try. It is actually the best time to start not on the first day of 2018. It might be hard just by thinking about it with the holidays and food parties. You will never know until you try, just always stick with the plan and your goals. You can do it!!!

Thank you for supporting simplychristianne blog. Have a wonderful day beautiful people!

Simply,

Christianne

Photos: Novel (my better half)

Lifestyle

Toning by BodyBoss

July 26, 2017 16 Comments

Toning by BodyBoss

As you all already know if you have been following my blog, I always do try my best to squeeze in some workout time as much as I can. But in the past few months. I have not been successful with my ultimate goal of toning. And I needed a proper workout program to keep me on track to achieve my body goals! So there comes this new HIIT program which is called the BodyBoss Ultimate Body Fitness Guide for maximum power and fat burning.

In this post I will be sharing my results using the Ultimate Body Guide! Looking at the first 2 photos above, you will notice that I am more toned now than before. I started this training last June 21 and I am currently on week 3 cycle 1 of the 12 Week Step-by-Step fitness program. I really disciplined myself and have not been skipping any day. Their workouts are only 24 minutes, 3 times a week so no excuses!

Even when we went out of town I brought it with me. That is what I like about this method, you

can do it anywhere at anytime. And you don’t need any equipment at all!

On the picture above, can you see the big difference on how my abs look?

The BodyBoss Fitness Guides includes a free 4 Week Pre –Training for beginners to get their body ready for the main program!

I use the printed version with detailed instruction and pictures but you can order the online version, which gives you instant access to the online training program. The online guide also includes GIFS of every exercises to show you how it’s done! You can purchase the package which is the online version plus the 200 page booklet. I suggest you get the package so you don’t have to carry the book with you all the time like I do when I went out of town.

I hope I was able to give you all an insight to my new workout routine. So if you are looking for a new workout routine, give this one a try. Just focus and be disciplined and you will see good results. If you have any questions do not hesitate to ask me.

Simply,

Christianne

This post is sponsored by Bodyboss but all opinions are my own.

Lifestyle, Outfit

Pool Day in Mykonos

May 12, 2017 2 Comments

OUTFIT DETAILS:

HM STRIPES HIGH WAITED BIKINI SET SIMILAR HERE AND HERE

SUNNIES SIMILAR HERE

SLIPPERS SIMILAR HERE

It was indeed a pool day in Mykonos even though the weather was a little cold. Once we were dipped in the pool it was nothing. As long as we are under the gorgeous sun! The kids and the whole family was so happy because we were able to swim. If you have been following me you know we do love to be in the pool or beach. This pool in our hotel here was the perfect spot with a gorgeous view. It was so deep though so Adi was only able to swim on the side so she can grab the edge of the pool. While Aidan, I am glad I brought his life vest then we did not have to worry about him.

As for the kids swimsuit, it was all from Gymboree and mine is from HM. I was looking for a bikini set but was not confident enough to show my tummy so I opted to wear this high waisted bikini. I love it so much!!! I know you will too and I am also excited to wear my other swimsuit. Stay tuned on that one as it is something I haven’t worn before.

http://rstyle.me/n/cnfe7jbttgp

Simply,

Christianne

Photos: Novel

Lifestyle, Reviews

Waking Up Feeling Relaxed with Tuft and Needle

April 26, 2017 4 Comments

you will receive the mattress like this…. in this beautiful big box…. it is free shippingthe whole family is happy with the new bed.. these kids just loves to sleep with us UPHOLSTERED PLATFORM BED WAYFAIR

6 PIECE COMFORTER SET WAYFAIR

KING SIZE MATTRESS c/o TUFT AND NEEDLE

KING SIZE PILLOWS TARGET

WALL DECOR TARGET

GOLD BALL DECOR TARGET

Let me tell you a little something about our family. Since our kids were born, both of them have been sleeping with us even though they have their own room. It is just our culture (Filipino) to sleep together as family growing up. Of course it changes when we reach our teenage years were we want to have our own private place. We have a queen size bed and we have been sleeping sideways because we do not fit anymore as kids are getting big 🙂 We always tell them they should sleep in their own bed but it doesn’t happen. My husband and I thought of upgrading the size of our bed for us to be able to sleep better. Then I came across Tuft and needle and have been curious about it as it comes in a box.

Then I have contacted them and given this mattress for free. Then after ordering the mattress, I had to order a new bed frame too and everything. So when the mattress came we waited for the bed frame to be delivered. As soon as it was delivered we opened up the mattress and it was so easy to do. You just open the box and remove the plastic cover from the mattress and it will expand in few minutes. You have to give it at least 24 hours to get the full size of it.

We slept on it the first night after opening the box. It was the best night ever! The mattress is soft and has cooling effect and that is the best part of it. I highly recommend this product and it is not that expensive. The owner even reach out to you and sends you email asking how your experience with their mattress was.

If you are in the look out for a mattress visit www.tuftandneedle.com but if you have back problem you might have to consult your doctor as you might need a special kind of mattress for you.

Thank you for stopping by and I hope I was able to give a good insight about this product. My opinions are my own about the mattress.

Simply,

Christianne

Photos: Novel (my better half)

Lifestyle, Outfit

Why Do I Blog?

April 14, 2017 8 Comments

OUTFIT DETAILS:

BLUE TOP MARSHALLS SIMILAR HERE AND HERE AND HERE

SUNNIES SIMILAR HERE

HANDBAG CATHERINE MALANDRINO SIMILAR HERE AND HERE (ANYTHING FLORAL IS IN THIS SEASON!)

SKINNY JEANS MOSSIMO

WEDGE SANDALS SIMILAR HERE AND HERE

It will be my second year in blogging on Monday April 17. That is when I wrote my first blog post. I haven’t thought I will keep going. Why do I blog? Just a refresher for those who just started following me through this journey. It has always been my dream to be a runway model, but of course it did not happen. I will buy fashion magazines and copy how those models pose there and always dreaming of seeing myself in one of those print ads. I was lucky enough to be given an opportunity to see myself in the magazine. It was when cosmopolitan Philippines advertise that they were looking for real women in different shapes and sizes to post for them, just send pictures.

Let me tell you, I always dream of those things but my self esteem was really low. I always think of myself as not pretty that is why nobody notice me. And so when I received the call from the magazine asking me if I can post for them. I was in heaven telling myself is this real. It may be petty for some but for me it was already a dream come true. The only thing that gave me doubt was when they ask me if I was okay posing wearing swimsuit for their summer issue. It took me awhile before I can answer as I haven’t even worn a swimsuit in public not unless it was mandatory because it was a PE class. But the after a few thoughts, I told myself, hey!! this is it, then moment I’ve been waiting for so I said yes.

After that a lot of people who knows me noticed it they kinda acknowledge the fact that yes you can. That started me to realize that I really need to get out of my shell. I can do it and I just have to believe in myself. If that magazine is willing to post a picture of me it means I really do deserve it. I also thank my husband then my boyfriend who always give me the courage and boost my self esteem. Then that opened the door for me trying out VTR’s in the hopes of getting into commercials, attending Go sees to audition for one of the best clothing brand in the Philippines. I was not selected from all those efforts though.

Then I moved here in the US in 2008. I still love fashion, still buys magazine and get inspired by those models where I see wearing the prettiest clothes, traveling from places to places and just having the lifestyle that I have always dreamed of. Then instagram came into my life in 2014. I then started to see bloggers like hellofashionblog, lovelypepa, songofstyle and pinkpeonies. I was so inspired by them because they are their own model of their own online fashion magazine (that is what I call fashion blog). I told myself I can do that too. I know it was a lot of work but I think I can manage since my husband is a good photographer. I researched on how to start a blog and then from then it was trial and error. And here I am still blogging on things that I love and sharing it to all of you to give inspiration. As those models inspired me, I wanna be an inspiration to all of you too. I was getting questions on how I do this, how do I manage and it was so nice to know that there are people who look up to me and I give them inspiration.

I hope I was able to inspire you with this post that even if you don’t have that self esteem. It can change but you have to be surrounded with people that believes in you and that will uplift you. Those people who will support you with your hopes and dreams. Stay away from people who just says stop doing it because you can’t. Remember, if you can dream it, you can have it! So I challenge you to come out of the shell and spread your wings. Let me tell you, blogging is time consuming and a lot of work, but rewarding so you really don’t feel it much because you know you love what you are doing.

Have a lovely weekend to all of you and enjoy this wonderful Spring weather. Thank you for stopping by and for all you wonderful comments.

Simply,

Christianne

Photos: Novel (my better half)

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