Scarlette Raes

Oh yeah!!! It's Snack Time...

Wed, 05 Apr 2017 16:46:16 -0700

Did you know that a healthy eating plan includes snacking? Yip snacking is not all bad. It's all about what you're snacking on. Searching for new snack ideas I stumbled upon this delicious Protein Ice Cream Recipe by Lyzabeth Lopez which I know you'll love. I recently discovered Lyzabeth when I searched for workout videos and nutrition tips. I love how she's an advocate for health and fitness as a lifestyle.

So please check out her website www.lyzabethlopez.com and be inspired but first let me share a little bit about my snack life and how I deal with my snack cravings and believe me there are many of them.

I love fruit and find that this is usually my go-to snack, mid-morning and afternoon but since I like variety I decided to add some nuts, sunflower seeds, dried raisins & cranberries this week and guess what, I love it. I don't really have a sweet tooth but I do have my occasional chocolate or ice cream craving and oh when they come knocking I better listen. See I've learned that depriving myself is not the best idea. If I do and ignore it for too long I might just end up over-indulging in the worst possible way and fall down that rabbit hole. Oh and once I'm on my way down it's a struggle to find my way out again because I love -LoVe - LOVE food!!! Emphasis on LOVE FOOD!!! So I choose baby steps I can handle. I know I can deal with the consequence of a small indulgence and not a rabbit hole food experience. No Mam, I've been there, done that and I got the body to prove it. LOL!!! Oh yeah I just couldn't resist, that's just too good not to say. Truth is I am overweight and unfit mainly because I embraced that over-indulging moments a little bit too much and last I heard laughing at yourself is great medicine. So I hope you enjoyed the laugh too... oh and if you didn't, it's ok, I'm not that funny :-) Anyway back to the serious talk, when if I crave I listen and fully assess...Read More

Eating healthy and loving it!

Mon, 27 Mar 2017 15:27:22 -0700

Eating healthy can be so much fun and tasty too, you just need to be a little bit more intentional about your food choices. So with the help of Woolworths SA I'll share a few tips on how to make a few healthier food choices but first let me share a little bit about my healthy lifestyle change.

Let's have a little bit of real talk here Ladies. Making a lifestyle change is hard, really, really hard. It's definitely not for sissies. Believe me it takes dedication, determination, diligence and discipline to stick it out until it becomes a way of life. The one nugget of wisdom I can share with you is that comparing yourself to anyone else will be a huge mistake. I've learned that the best person I can and should measure myself to is ME. Yes it's good to have role-models to inspire, motivate and encourage but never to compare. The goal is to be the best me I can be. Newsflash to those of you who didn't know but change is not easy and most people would turn the other way when change comes knocking. Yes it's challenging, uncomfortable and sometimes messy because it rattles your comfort zone. Oh and we just hate it when our comfort zones are rattled, right? I know I do but here's another nugget of wisdom, try not to embrace a comfort zone for too long, they have a tendency of making you feel complacent and before you know it you are stuck in a rut. Yep I've been there too and sorry to say but it's not a nice place to be in once you do decide to get out and make a change or have to for health reasons.

It's been 3 weeks of intense exercise and healthy food choices and I must admit I feel great. Sore but great lol. I know I allowed myself to get to this place in my life - overweight and unfit, so it's my responsibility (yes mine alone) to get back to healthy. I can't even remember when that was... So I choose to look at my journey as one that is uniquely mine. I need to be...Read More

It's PAYDAY SALE with ZANDO

Sun, 26 Mar 2017 11:27:36 -0700

OK don't be mad please? It totally slipped my mind to let youknow about the awesome Zando "It's PAYDAY!" SALE. I know I'm super late but look on the bright side you still have a couple of hours left to shop, right? So, let's get going and shop our favourite Brands right here on Zando.com xx

I am sure you are wondering why I like online shopping with Zando, right? Well, check out the reasons below.

JUST CLICK ON THE ZANDO TAB BELOW AND SHOP!

Oh and follow these simple steps...

Oh and one last reminder, don't forget to use these codes to get super discounts.

Promise I'll be early next time. Happy shopping xx

Photo Credit and link - Zando South Africa

Overweight and Unfit

Tue, 21 Mar 2017 16:50:45 -0700

I have a long walk from my car to the office everyday and always used this as my excuse not to workout "I don't need to workout. I get my exercise everyday when I walk to and from the office." Yeah, that was me. Sad part is I truly believed it. Little did I know how wrong I was. It was just so much easier to stay ignorant of the obvious fact that I am overweight and super unfit. See I love food, no wait... I think it's best to say I have a love relationship with good food. Yeah, I truly believe eating food is an experience. One I really, really love, so I always found the best excuses to eat whatever food I craved. My favourite is "Oh I can eat anything, I just need to eat it in moderation." and all my mom would give me that "be my guest, just go ahead and fool yourself" look. Yeah, that was me, the clever Jack until my friend Victoria messaged me a few weeks ago to discuss my dress options for her wedding. I am one of the lucky Ladies who'd get to wear an "aso ebi", a Nigerian outfit at her wedding.

A true honour as you can imagine, so I started looking for designs immediately. Well let me be honest, the excitement soon turned into panic as I realised not one of the designs I liked would be an option for me. They just wouldn't do and for the first time in a very long time I had to face the oh so obvious fact that I am overweight and yes super, super unfit, an issue I really need to admit. Yes, I know it's super silly that the design of a dress helped me see reason but I couldn't care less about that at this stage. I had to do something about this excess weight and my fitness level. I need a life change and now FINALLY say yes to. Yes, I don't just want to talk about being fit, I actually want to be fit. So I had to make a decision to be INTENTIONAL about getting there and not just enjoy the "ONE DAY" dream of being fit & healthy. Yes the KEY WORD here is...Read More

Shop My Top 5 Picks from the Brett Robson Collection

Thu, 09 Mar 2017 13:58:23 -0800

If you don't know who Brett Robson is, it's best you do yourself a favour and check out her website, She is one of SA's top Fashion Bloggers and definitely someone to follow. Her fashion and beauty blog has loads to offer, from style inspiration & beauty tips to travel snaps. She even started he own clothing label which I love, love, love... I just hope she'll do a plus size range for curvy girls like me. So Brett if you read this please, please, please contact me, I think we can make some plus size magic happen.

Ok my Lovelies, let's get started with my top 5 picks from the Brett Robson Collection - all available online at Zando SA and you better hurry as they're selling out fast.

First up is one of my favourites.

BRETT ROBSON INFINITY BODYSUIT 8 WAYS TO WEAR

R399

BRETT ROBSON GIGI OFF-SHOULDER LBD BLACK

R 399

BRETT ROBSON SELENA KHAKI RUCHED PARTY DRESS KHAKI

R 399

If you like this one and you wear a small you better head over to Zando SA right now as this is almost sold out.

BRETT ROBSON GREY MATTER RIBB SKINNY JOGGER GREY

R 230

BRETT ROBSON LENA MAXI LBD BLACK

R 449

Shop my top 5 Brett Robson picks and many more by clicking on the Zando link below and don't forget to tag us @scarletteraes #scarletteraeslookbook in your best Scarlette Raes Lookbook pics to be featured on the blog.

Happy shopping till next time.

Photo Credit: Zando SA

Online Shopping at www.zando.co.za

Shop the Look - Sport Style

Mon, 06 Mar 2017 02:14:52 -0800

Hello my Lovelies, it's time to share another fun & sporty trend with you. Yes you can add a sporty feel to your everyday look by mixing your favourite sport T's and sneakers with a stylish pencil skirt or blouse. Check out the style inspiration for this chic sporty look.

Tag me on instagram, twitter or facebook to share your own sport style look. oh and don't forget you can shop this look by clicking on the name link of each item right here. Hurry before you miss out.

With love always xx

Lorelle

Shop the Look - The Bomber Jacket

Wed, 01 Mar 2017 05:41:55 -0800

Hello my Lovelies, the bomber jacket made it's comeback last year and it's fast becoming a trend we all love. Pair it with your favourite jeans, shorts or skirts (even a pencil skirt). Well you can pair it with just about anything to create your own style. It is definitely a must-have jacket.

This is definitely my favourite from the KENDALL + KYLIE range.

This is your best steal deal from the Almost Famous range.

Shop these beauties right here by just clicking on the name tabs or use them for some style inspiration. Don't forget to tag and #scarletteraes in your own bomber jacket style pics to be featured.

With love always xoxo

Lorelle

Shop the Look -The Bold Shoulder

Tue, 28 Feb 2017 04:53:56 -0800

Hello my Lovelies, not sure about you but I love the bold shoulder look. I think ladies all around the world from celebs to the girl next door are totally rocking this look.

From casual to formal the Bold shoulder Look is a trend any woman can rock and own. We'd love to see you rocking this trend so tag & #ScarletteRaes on your pics for a feature.

Oooh and don't forget you can shop the look right here by just clicking on the name tabs.

With love always xx

Lorelle

Shop the Look Guitar-Strap Bags

Sat, 25 Feb 2017 02:27:57 -0800

Hello my Lovelies, so here is a gorgeous trend I'm totally in love with. I found these beauties on Amazon.com which makes it super easy to shop and make it your own.

My favourite picks are from Steve Madden, Twigg & Arrow, T-Shirt & Jeans and Juicy Cotoure.

Don't want to buy a new bag but want to glam up your bags at home, why don't you get a strap only. Check out these beauties from the Steve Madden range.

Remember to make these beauties your own just click on the name links, it's that easy.

Look out for more *Shop the Look* posts for the latest trends.

With love always xx

Lorelle

Shop the Look Not-So-Standard Sneakers

Wed, 22 Feb 2017 05:16:12 -0800

Hello my Lovelies, I am madly in love with the *Not-So-Standard Sneaker*. I found these beauties on Amazon.com. Click on the name links to shop these looks or use this post to find some inspiration for your next pair of sneakers.

Don't forget to click on the name links to find out more and please leave a comment below to share your fav pair.

With love always xx

Lorelle

Scarlette Raes

Oh yeah!!! It's Snack Time...

Eating healthy and loving it!

It's PAYDAY SALE with ZANDO

Overweight and Unfit

Shop My Top 5 Picks from the Brett Robson Collection

Shop the Look - Sport Style

Shop the Look - The Bomber Jacket

Shop the Look -The Bold Shoulder

Shop the Look *Guitar-Strap Bags*

Shop the Look *Not-So-Standard Sneakers*

Shop the Look Guitar-Strap Bags

Shop the Look Not-So-Standard Sneakers