Get ready. Get set. Get stylish, mamas! Balancing all of your responsibilities can be tough, but you can look fabulous, even when you’re in a rush. By investing in a few wardrobe staples, you can run to your closet and slip into a stylish ensemble just as fast as those sweats and sneakers.
These classic pieces will help you look put together, even when you’re a bit frazzled. A plain white tee will go with anything and shouldn’t need ironing if it’s dried well and hung with care. Pair your tee with trouser jeans or leggings for comfort and style. Ballet flats are stylish, comfortable, and easy to slip into. If there is no time to fuss with jewelry, opt for a colorful scarf to add a little pop to your outfit. Cover up with a classic black or tan trench and oversized sunglasses. Instant Hollywood glam! If you have little time for makeup, choose lip gloss and mascara, as these provide a natural, polished look. Find an oversized handbag that you love. The bigger the better. Throw those diapers, snacks and to do lists inside and go!
Fab finds for busy mamas:
- Women’s Belted Trench Coat $49.50
- New York & Company Wide Leg Trouser Jeans $49.95
- Old Navy Stretch Leggings $10.00
- Cole Haan Oversized Sunglasses $29.98
- Gap Ballet Flats $39.50
- LA Made Sheree Tee $29.00
- Melie Bianco Black Double?Handle Oversized Tote $36.99
- Ann Taylor Daring Dahlia Luxe Scarf $58.00
- Max Factor 2000 Calorie Curved Brush Mascara $6.29
- Sephora Fresh Gloss $7.00
Visit Krista at Style Epiphany, follow her on Twitter, and check out her celebrity style column at Examiner.com.

blachta |
Mid week fat burning workout |
Get ready. Get set. Get stylish, mamas! Balancing all of your responsibilities can be tough, but you can look fabulous, even when you’re in a rush. By investing in a few wardrobe staples, you can run to your closet and slip into a stylish ensemble just as fast as those sweats and sneakers.
These classic pieces will help you look put together, even when you’re a bit frazzled. A plain white tee will go with anything and shouldn’t need ironing if it’s dried well and hung with care. Pair your tee with trouser jeans or leggings for comfort and style. Ballet flats are stylish, comfortable, and easy to slip into. If there is no time to fuss with jewelry, opt for a colorful scarf to add a little pop to your outfit. Cover up with a classic black or tan trench and oversized sunglasses. Instant Hollywood glam! If you have little time for makeup, choose lip gloss and mascara, as these provide a natural, polished look. Find an oversized handbag that you love. The bigger the better. Throw those diapers, snacks and to do lists inside and go!
Fab finds for busy mamas:
- Women’s Belted Trench Coat $49.50
- New York & Company Wide Leg Trouser Jeans $49.95
- Old Navy Stretch Leggings $10.00
- Cole Haan Oversized Sunglasses $29.98
- Gap Ballet Flats $39.50
- LA Made Sheree Tee $29.00
- Melie Bianco Black Double?Handle Oversized Tote $36.99
- Ann Taylor Daring Dahlia Luxe Scarf $58.00
- Max Factor 2000 Calorie Curved Brush Mascara $6.29
- Sephora Fresh Gloss $7.00
Visit Krista at Style Epiphany, follow her on Twitter, and check out her celebrity style column at Examiner.com.

blachta |
Mid week fat burning workout |
Every week or so I feature a product, service or business that I personally like and that can possibly help you in your fat burning/fat loss, health and fitness goals. Today in “Coach Rollie Likes…..” I’m featuring pistachio nuts.
I personally like the taste of pistachio nuts, but besides the taste, they are a healthy snack that can help your fat burning/fat loss, health and fitness goals. Nuts in general contain EFA’s (Essential Fatty Acids) otherwise known as heart healthy fats. These fats are the unsaturated variety that tend to be hard to come by and low in most peoples diets. This type of fat has many health benefits, they’re anti-inflammatory, they help prevent hearth disease, and they can help skin just to name a few. But let’s get back to how they can help you in your fat burning and fat loss goals.
I’m a big fan of eating shelled nuts because it will slow you down a bit when you eat. It also keeps your hands busy so you’re not just stuffing yourself with excess food. And because foods containing fat, good fat(EFA’s) and even bad, are more satiating then foods high in carbs, you won’t feel hungry as fast afterward, also helping to keep you from overeating. I usually eat the salted variety, but if you have issues with salt, you can choose unsalted.
If you know of a product, service or business that you think I might like and can help others in their fat burning/fat loss, health and fitness goals, feel free to e-mail me with that information. I’ll check it out, and possible feature it on “Coach Rollie Likes……”.

blachta |
Fat burning tips |
Every week or so I feature a product, service or business that I personally like and that can possibly help you in your fat burning/fat loss, health and fitness goals. Today in “Coach Rollie Likes…..” I’m featuring pistachio nuts.
I personally like the taste of pistachio nuts, but besides the taste, they are a healthy snack that can help your fat burning/fat loss, health and fitness goals. Nuts in general contain EFA’s (Essential Fatty Acids) otherwise known as heart healthy fats. These fats are the unsaturated variety that tend to be hard to come by and low in most peoples diets. This type of fat has many health benefits, they’re anti-inflammatory, they help prevent hearth disease, and they can help skin just to name a few. But let’s get back to how they can help you in your fat burning and fat loss goals.
I’m a big fan of eating shelled nuts because it will slow you down a bit when you eat. It also keeps your hands busy so you’re not just stuffing yourself with excess food. And because foods containing fat, good fat(EFA’s) and even bad, are more satiating then foods high in carbs, you won’t feel hungry as fast afterward, also helping to keep you from overeating. I usually eat the salted variety, but if you have issues with salt, you can choose unsalted.
If you know of a product, service or business that you think I might like and can help others in their fat burning/fat loss, health and fitness goals, feel free to e-mail me with that information. I’ll check it out, and possible feature it on “Coach Rollie Likes……”.

blachta |
Fat burning tips |
There are things we can do TODAY that will make us leaner, fitter, happier, sexier, healthier and wealthier. Let’s TAKE ACTION and do them. That means exercise, nutrition, and personal/professional development, and I have them all covered here… Today’s workout: 1) Power Clean 2A) Bench Press 2B) DB Row 3A) DB incline press 3B) Cable external rotations 3C) pullups Tonight, I’m filming
blachta |
Turbulence Training |
There are things we can do TODAY that will make us leaner, fitter, happier, sexier, healthier and wealthier. Let’s TAKE ACTION and do them. That means exercise, nutrition, and personal/professional development, and I have them all covered here… Today’s workout: 1) Power Clean 2A) Bench Press 2B) DB Row 3A) DB incline press 3B) Cable external rotations 3C) pullups Tonight, I’m filming
blachta |
Turbulence Training |
Flashback to 2005 when these standing pullover exercise photos were taken…been a long time since I did these, but I added them in today because the gym was busy and I needed a replacement exercise.All the racks were taken so I couldn’t do good mornings…I tried to kill time with the standing pullover, but they were still busy so I did RDL’s instead of good mornings.Description below.Today’s
blachta |
Turbulence Training |
Flashback to 2005 when these standing pullover exercise photos were taken…been a long time since I did these, but I added them in today because the gym was busy and I needed a replacement exercise.All the racks were taken so I couldn’t do good mornings…I tried to kill time with the standing pullover, but they were still busy so I did RDL’s instead of good mornings.Description below.Today’s
blachta |
Turbulence Training |
Happy Ballantyne’s Day everyone. I started the day by taking 2 old friends through the final phases of the TT Big 6 Circuit. It’s now finished and will be filmed tomorrow night and will be one of the Turbulence Training workouts of the month for March (it will include beginner and advanced versions). Fun and fast. Breakfast today was 3 scrambled eggs (organic free range) plus 2 pieces of
blachta |
Turbulence Training |
Happy Ballantyne’s Day everyone. I started the day by taking 2 old friends through the final phases of the TT Big 6 Circuit. It’s now finished and will be filmed tomorrow night and will be one of the Turbulence Training workouts of the month for March (it will include beginner and advanced versions). Fun and fast. Breakfast today was 3 scrambled eggs (organic free range) plus 2 pieces of
blachta |
Turbulence Training |