Hey POPsters!
Tonight I head to LA Style Fashion Week but I need to find a dress to wear! My friends and I stopped by Alexis Monsanto’s design studio to pick out something to wear. I ended up with 2 gorgeous grecian goddess inspired orchid dresses – look:
This is option #1.
Oh my freaking goodness, this is option #2.
Either way I need to have my hair up and I just don’t do updos. Anyone have suggestions? Any beauty gurus or fashionistas out there who’d like to give your sneaker-lovin gal some tips? :) Which dress do you like better? My heart is definitely leaning towards one of these! Do you know which?
I’m excited to be observing not just the clothing on the models tonight but the way the girls walk, what makes them seem so confident, and of course delving more into that diet investigation I was telling you about. Fashion shows are just that – a show. You need to realize that the ways some of these gorgeous girls (and guys) achieve their bodies are through means that are truly unhealthy and dangerous for your body. This is also true on the opposite end…even fitness competitors do things you may not even think of to sculpt that lean physique. Of course there are those that are naturally thin (I remember Ryan Higa saying that if he had one superpower it’d be the ability to eat as much as he wanted and not gain weight!) but for the most part, extreme leanness takes work. There are shortcuts, but the shortcuts could literally end up killing you.
Just remember that the goal in life is not solely to “be skinny” or “get an inner thigh gap” because when you get there, you’re just going to want more and more and more. Kind of like if you saw a dress in the store that you really liked. You work real hard to save up a ton of mulah to buy it. You feel euphoric once you purchase it and wear it out to an event. But after it’s been used, you need another dress!
Try to train yourself to think this way – switch the goal to tapping into those things that foster happiness.
- It’s about being around the people you love.
- It’s about cultivating an environment where you can grow and flourish.
- It’s about digging deep to find your passion.
- It’s about living with purpose and giving to those you need you. I’m not even talking $ here. You can give in the form of teaching, sharing, and sacrificing.
Sure it’s totally normal to want flat abs and a bubble butt! But try to ingrain a deeper goal because when you reach past the surface, it makes getting that dream body seem easy. Find your strength from the inside out and the physical will fall into place. It’s the same with nutrition. Please never think of your food as something that makes you fat or some crazy scientific experiment that you don’t understand. You musn’t be scared of it.
The principle is this: think of food as fuel. As nourishment to power you through your day and your workouts. Never forget that.
I honestly think that a lot of us probably struggle with diet way more than we do workouts. I think at this point I have trained you to like being sore and from what I see on Insta, Twitter, and FB! Now we need to tap into that food relationship. No abusive relationships here! We need to embrace food and know that it is there to feed us, not control us or harm us.
This is the problem with dieting. Restrict too much and you want everything else. When you eat the “bad” thing, you feel guilty and it blows your day. The emotions set in and you’re like “screw this, I’ll just eat whatever and start again tomorrow.”
I know. I’ve felt that way too. I’m sure we all have. But the way to fix it is to be 100% honest with yourself. I mean really – you don’t have to share your feelings with me or the world because that puts a lot of pressure on you. You don’t wanna feel like if you slip, you’ve completely failed. You need to give yourself room to make mistakes as long as you’re heading in the right direction.
Ok, more on the crazy model diets after tonight…
In the mean time, when you take your next bite – look and the food and tell it that you appreciate it. Even if it’s by instagramming your meal. Trust me…not only will it slow you down, but it’ll make you think of food in a positive, artful light.
OOHHH! And I almost forgot!!! New stuff in the store! I did a beach shoot yesterday and nearly froze my face off. Haha, take a look!
OMG I love these new cutout maxi dresses! You must must must look at the mint and lime dresses too. Each color has it’s own cutout design. Click here to see the other styles.
There’s also a brand new Train Insane tank with a cool braided back!!! The material I used is super soft and stretchy cotton/lycra. It is a very high quality fabric and you will feel it once on your skin. Click here to see the pink version too.
The shoot was fun but cold. My photag was really helping me groove into the zone, going “YEAH, YEAH, work that pose work it!!!” I was totes starting to really feel it ya know? Then he goes, “now jump and look cute.”
I decided it was time to pull out the good stuff.
America’s Next Top Model here I come.
<3 Cassey
Oh, wow the first dress looks really well on you =). Not that the 2nd one doesn’t but the 1st one is adorable. I know this is an old entry, but wahtever haha
omg I love you so much Cassey. lol <3
number 2 =DDD
Hiii Cassey!
It’s almost month I started with your workouts. You’re soooo positive and it really inspires me a lot! But couple days ago I realize I feel totally nothing.
When I do workouts my muscles hurt, I feel pain and I have a totally great feeling of it, but another day – nothing. No pain in legs, arms, abs, nowhere..
Do I do any mistakes or it’s just a progress and totally normal thing?
Have a nice day and thank u for your answer!
Petra <3
That is normal, you became stronger so the workouts feel easier. To get the “sore” feeling you need to work harder. Maybe repeat one or two of the videos or just give it more effort. I know when I play my music loud I work harder. Hope that helps. :)
Yay! Thanks, I’m keeping go hard! :) And I have to try that thing with loud music on :) Have a great and nice day! Sending lots of love and positive energy!! Petra <3
everybody seems to like option number 1, but personally if I was in your position and had an amazing body like you I would definitely go for option 2. It’s a fashion show, go and show them what you got with elegance!(:
oh n try the jennifer lawrence hairstyle ..the one she had this oscars.:)
cassey has to be the second 1…love it
Love that color on you! You look more comfy in option 1 :-) looking forward to hearing your research…. love that you make people aware that looking that way can be costly to your health!
You look gorgeous Cassey! I was leaning towards dress number 1 until I saw your instagram photo. The necklace you paired up with the 2nd dress looks perfect! You’re so fashionable, never would have thought of pairing it up with that long necklace. Just gorgeous!
Loved the wonderful encouragement in this blog post! It really helps me stay focused. I have been working out and eating right for about a week and half now, and still haven’t lost anything on the scale. However, I feel amazing. I feel good! Working out gets me through the second half of my day as a mom…so it has all been worth it. Non scale victories are just as awesome!
#1 is gorgeous and perfect.
Love love this post! Your A’s top model pic got me cracking… love it! Only you Cassey can be so cray cray! :) xo
Hi Casey I like option 1
me 2
For a fashion show, definitely number 2 (so you made a good choice, since I saw your other post about choosing it!)
I just wanted to know where you got your cute yellow sports bra??!
Dress 1, without a doubt. For your hair, I have a few suggestions.
(1) Can you french braid your haird? I would make a deep side part and make a french braid on the “smaller” side, heading towards the back. Then, I would pull all my hair into a low bun.
(2) Get a goody french twist pin. It makes it sooooo easy to get a perfect twist.
i’d so go for the abs cleavage dress (No. 2)!!! :)
this dress is like “excuse me while i go rip up my abs so i can wear that cleavage!!” lol :)
love it!
I really like 1 :)
#1 all the way! You’re stunning Cassey!!<3
You look great in both but I like #1 better. Have fun!!
DEF Number 1!!! I love it!
Option 1!!! It looks gorgeous on you
I like #1! I like #2, and you look great in both, but I prefer #1, less is more. Definitely curls with some twists or braids involved to go with the goddess look.
Hey, Cassey! I think you should go with option #1 because it elongates your neck and it’s also on the sexy yet “conservative’ style that flaunts the right assets! Since you want to put your hair up this is the perfect dress! Also those panels at the sides (are those pockets?) are really nice since they give the illusion of a slimmer wait (not that you need that illusion since you already have a bangin’ body lol).
1
The coral dress from your beach photo shoot is so cute and you look great in it! :)
definitely Dress #1!! so much more flattering!! i love the pockets too :D
#1.
#2 is beautiful, but #1 just makes you look classy and gorgeous and perfect!
Number One! :) It has more pizazz than the other! And it blocks just right.
And if you hate updos but MUST have your hair up, I’d go with a french braid! It leaves just enough down to look okay, and plus, it’s sort of super easy ;)
I think you should go with #2 because its more bold like your personality. I think you should do a “messy” updo with a few pieces hanging out (:
Option 1 is gorgeous <3 Option 2 is great too but 1 is more elegant and just… more… beautiful? Yes, it is just beautiful.
oooh 1! it’s funky without being toooo revealing or like it’s trying too hard. and dangit cassey you are so freaking cute and smart and ugh. i love you.
#1!
#1 #1!!!
Definitely dress #1! It’s very flattering on you. As for the hair, try a simple chignon or low bun :)
OPTION ONE, no doubt about it
Option one !
I’m not a real stylist yet (my final exams are in two months… arrrgh) but I definitely go for option one! Because the second seems very rectangle, like a block . I don’t see it very well tho… but honestly, the first one is just perfect on you Cassey ! It’s so you I think, so elegant, so pretty..!
Look forward to know what you choose :)
And by the way, I’m in love with your mint dress! think I will offer it to myself before summer ;)
Have a great night !
definitely option 2!!!
Both are gorgeous, but I like Option #2!!!
I love dress number 1 ! Even thought i have a feeling you love number 2 more! haha. For your hair I think you should keep it kind of simple. Check out Kate Bryan from “The Small Things” blog aka k8bryan on youtube! She has GREAT hair tutorials that would be perfect for this! (like the french twist or wrapped bun!)
Hey Cassey,
I would pick Number 1, you look gorgeous in it!
xx
Go with your heart on the dress.
As for the hair, definitely keep it very simple, smooth and low since the dress is such a statement. I suggest a low bun to the side with maybe braided detailing at most.
I like the first one better.
Option 2 providing you have enough titty tape! I say go with the one you wouldnt normally wear, take a risk its good for you now and then……if I had your awesome figure and killer good looks I would go with dress number 2!
As it is I have had five kids so all the titty tape in the world wouldnt help me!!!
You look amazing have a great time xxxxx♡♥♡♥
You are so cute!
Number 1!! Definitely!
For your hair: Just put it in a topknot! There are hundreds of tutorials for topknotting on YouTube.
I LOVE option 1! It makes your already amazing figure even more beautiful. And you could totally wear it with you hair down. Nice beachy waves and black court shoes would look amazing!!
Have a good time! :D
#2 for sure!
They both look great but option #2 looks amazing on you! If you wanted to accentuate your waist more you could pair it with a belt or a sash as a belt. But I don’t think you really need it, it looks like it curves into your sides perfectly! Drawing just enough attention to that area without making the dress look poofy and over bearing on the bottom.
And a cute updo with some loose curls hanging down would go perfect with a strapless look
Option 1!
I like dress number 1 :). I think it would look nice with a simple teased high ponytail, and some big/bold earrings like gold hoops, or maybe just gold studs to match :) Have fun!!