April, 22..... Earth Day......

leave your heels at home this summer.......

You all know that I’m a heels woman, but are you tired of the burn you get from wearing heels? If another day of blisters and ankle pain fills you with dread, then fear not – this summer you can leave the stilettos at home as the flat shoe is back as a hot trend. And although many girls have figured out of the secret of how to walk in heels, those of us who can't master stilettos will be pleased to hear that flats are the sexy footwear style this season.

From ballet flats and canvas trainers like Converse, to brogues and classic Ugg boots, flat shoes are designed primarily for comfort and style. We all know that it’s almost impossible to run for the bus in heels! Flats are made for ease and function, and come in a wide variety of styles to fit even the smartest of occasions.

Flat boots

Flat boots can be casual or dressy, are typically more wearable than heeled boots, and look great with just about anything. Whether you choose boots that are over-the-knee, ankle height or calf length, they’ll look great with a wide variety of outfits – skinny jeans, skirts and dresses included.

Canvas and rubber trainers

These provide optimum comfort for your feet. The shoes are available in designs called low-tops and high-tops, and can be worn as sports shoes or day-to-day shoes. Plenty of stylish designs and colours are available – opt for all black or go funky with vibrant hues of gold and silver.

Ballet pumps

The most common variety of the leather slip-on is the ballet flat. They’re super comfortable, and are perfect to slip on to run to the shops if you’re in a hurry. Pair with slim-fit jeans and a sexy top for a cute on-trend look. Be warned though – they have very little sole, so they’re not ideal for long, strenuous walks.

Canvas flats

The canvas flat is trendy and affordable. Even better, it's easy to pack a few pairs if you're travelling, due to the canvas top. Just push them down and they're almost flat in your suitcase.

Whilst flats are more comfortable and easy to walk in, die-hard heel lovers will be happy to know that there are also some fabulous styles out there this season. But just because your feet are planted firmly on the ground, doesn't mean that you have to turn into someone who has totally lost her fashion sense.

I'm grateful..... I express my gratitude and rejoice....

The ones who know me for a longer time also know that every year on this day I make a post.

And why.... because today is a very important day for me.

It’s the anniversary of one of my turning points which I always celebrate.

For all the reasons I must be grateful. Sometimes life makes me forget that… but the Universe always brings me back to REJOICE. 

So from the heart, with feelings, I express my gratitude:

for my life...
for the present moment...
for the alters ever going forward...
for my thoughts that let me to produce…
for my inner discovering how to be alive...
for my career, and for the confidence I find in myself while working…
for sitting in meditation and paying attention to my breath...
for my prayers although my personal accepting...
for my time in quiet and in move all over space...
for the smell of incense burning...
for my current blessings…
for receiving many more…
for today...
for the sleep...
for the water...
for the air…
for the wind bursting through time...
for the colours...
for the flowers...
for the blue open sky...
for the beautiful, tall, green trees…
for the sound of rain...
for the clouds and how they are never similar...
for the oceans…
for the beautiful waves, and the sandy beaches…
for the sunshine…
for the star light and the moon light…
for my new life...
for my smile...
for keeping the ability to walk…
for keeping my hands...
for my friends...
for my blog, that has offered for me a way to make friends, make my self confidence, discover about myself and others…
for my family circle, always supporting and being behind me…
for my love, always besides me...

and of course, forever for the laugh.............

Namasté! 

happy easter......

To all my dear readers and blogging friends

 

how important are the right shapewear garments.....

To create smooth body lines it's important to have the right foundation garments.

Whether it’s a formal gown or your favorite pair of trousers find shapers that make the most of all your gorgeous curves

Finding the right full figure shapewear garment will provide the “foundation” for every item in your wardrobe and give you the opportunity to improve the way your clothes fit and feel!

Shapewear gives you the option to wear your garments in the most flattering way possible! After all, it’s not about what size you wear it’s how you wear your size!

Full figure shapewear can complete your look from that special party dress to your favorite pencil skirt to your jeans. Today’s technological advances make for a perfect compliment for plus size women when it comes to choosing and wearing their shapewear.

Gone are those bulging seams and heavy boning with yesterday’s shape wear garments that can produce unnatural contours as well as thick nylon and power mesh layers that move unflattering inches to other parts of the body. Seamless, heat sealed technologies along with fabrics that feature feather light, breathable control panels that move with your body and feels like a second skin, is a welcome addition to any outfit.

It is possible to find full figure plus size Shapewear garments to flatter and show off your curves. After all, it is no one’s business but your own what parts of your body you don’t want to advertise! There are a variety of plus size Shapewear garments that look and feel wonderful and go with your curves providing a flattering silhouette underneath dresses, skirts and jeans!

Pictures from Simply yours

screen siren platforms, flat summer sandals, super-sexy heels and wow wedges...

It’s used to say that “Diamonds are a girl’s best friend”, but I don’t think so.

I think shoes, yes SHOES are a girl’s best friend. And if you want to step into the new season’s most wanted shoes you must start spring in your shoes.

Eye-popping colour, cool flats, glamorous platforms, burnished metals, global touches, new nudes and wow wedges are the coolest new styles in this spring.

You want all this but it’s hard to find, because you’ve wide feet? Don’t skimp on style just because they’re wide fitting.

Viva La Diva wide fitting shoes come in comfortable, fashionable styles. From ballerina pumps to T-bar shoes, casual shoes, sandals, wedges and boots the Viva La Diva collection has a fantastic variety of shoe styles covered with over 180 brands. Plus their fashionable wide fitting footwear comes in a great choice of colours including fiery red and smart black shades for work wear.

Viva La Diva footwear has fantastic attention to detail from fashionable contrast stitching to cute button detail, plaiting, layering and leather embellishments. But the detail doesn’t end there. Viva La Diva shoes and boots are made to be comfortable enough to wear regularly.

They have fabulous extra features including padded heels, comfortable insoles and ensuring your feet can breathe, perfect for keeping your feet healthy, happy and stylish.

If that wasn’t enough the gorgeous shoes, boots and sandals from Viva La Diva come in a fabulous range of wide fittings, from E fit to EE fit and EEE width shoes you’re sure to find your perfect size in their comfortable, fashionable shoes range.

So, don’t worry wide fitting footwear from viva la diva has you covered.

Pictures from Viva La Diva

guest post - The Bia: Every Woman’s Must-Have Swimsuit

I’m so pleased to have Susan Bodack, an expert on all things swimwear as a guest blogger here at Searching the Inner Me…. Read below as she demystifies about selecting a swimsuit like The Bia.

The Seeker

Without a doubt, there’s one swimsuit that has become a real favorite among celebrities, industry insiders and women all around the world.  From the very beginning, the Bia Tube bikini (also known as “The Bia”) by ViX Swimwear was an instant classic and it continues to be one of the most coveted bikini styles around.  Regardless of your size, body shape or skin tone, the Bia bikini from ViX Swimwear is every woman’s must-have swimsuit.

When it first made its debut into the swimwear scene, the Bia bikini was simple, sleek and sexy, always featuring rich solid hues with stylish gold hardware details.  But every year since, designer Paula Hermanny of ViX Swimwear has been reinventing the classic bikini style in new and improved ways.  Today, the Bia bikini has been done in seemingly every color under the sun, as well as a variety of chic prints and patterns.  Furthermore, the gold hardware is constantly being updated in subtle yet unique ways.  Whether you prefer classic gold square details or chic tortoiseshell embellishments, ViX Swimwear has thought of it all.

But it’s the design that really makes the Bia bikini from ViX Swimwear so versatile for women of all different shapes.  The halter top has adjustable hardware on the straps that slide up and down to create custom-fit coverage for the wearer.  Slide the details down to create smaller triangle-shaped cups (perfect for women with smaller busts) or slide the details up to create a classic halter top look with fuller bust coverage (perfect for larger busts).  Furthermore, all D cup Bia bikini tops now feature a double-string underband for added support.  For 2012, ViX Swimwear has even included removable padding into all of the tops!  Like the tops, the Bia bikini bottoms also feature matching adjustable details that slide outward and inward to create more or less front coverage.  The low-rise scoop bottom is low, but not too low, and features fixed foldover detail that is so flattering against the hips.  Furthermore, the bottom comes in the classic full back coverage style or a skimpier Brazilian-cut style.  ViX Swimwear has even converted the classic Bia bikini style into a one-piece for those who shy away from two-piece bikinis.

Over the years, celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Tyra Banks, Halle Berry, Brooklyn Decker, Alicia Keys, Kelly Brook, Ashley Tisdale, Kristin Cavallari and more have all been spotted in the coveted Bia bikini from ViX Swimwear.  Will you be next?

Bio: Susan Bodack is an expert on all things swimwear.  She is a blogger at Beauty and the Beach, a swimwear and fashion blog by InStyleSwimwear.com.  For more information on the Bia bikini, ViX Swimwear or other swimwear-related news, check them out!