Happy Tuesday!
On Friday I got a few messages that readers spotted me on ABC World News. No, they weren’t interviewing me for my opinion on the Zimmerman trial – this was the fluff they put to distract from things like that…
the 7 Minute Workout!
I made a video of the 7 minute workout a few weeks ago when it first came out. Since then the video has gotten almost 50K views. And last week a producer from the show messaged me to ask if they could use a clip of my video. Um, yes.
It’s just 2 seconds of me doing the sit-ups part, but I was excited about it.
This link below will take you to the complete episode. The package on the 7 minute workout is about 2/3 of the way into the show. There’s a little line in the bottom track that you can jump to.
ABC World News Tonight 7 Minute Workout Story
So my “Just the Tip” for today is actually just directed at myself.
Dear Monican, If you are going to put a video on YouTube brush your hair and put some decent clothes on. Thanks.
I need to learn from my favorite Honey Boo Boo and always bring my “A” game.
Side note: The new HBB season starts this week and I’m excited. I love ‘em. Also, I am still super obsessed with the south and want to visit them in McIntyre, GA. Shhh it’s a wig.
The Oatmeal on Running <- several people sent me this! Have you seen it?
And finally… I’ve decided I want to try and clean up my act with fashion and beauty stuff (it’s not just because of my slobbery in the video, promise. This is a long time coming).
To my credit, I did skip these super awesome Mickey Mouse leggings…
Anyway – I put out a call on twitter and wanted to ask here…
What fashion / beauty blogs do you read that can help ‘normal’ people?
David Smit says
Congrats on getting features on ABC!
I just wanted to let you know that we built a website to help people do and time The 7 Minute Workout here: http://www.7-min.com/
We also have an iPhone App (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/7-min-workout/id657369636?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4) which people absolutely love!
Jen says
I saw that clip today! I think it was on Better CT.
Jessica @ SweatismySanity says
Congrats on your news segment. Some people are idiots…what more can I say about that?!?!? Hells no to the Mickey leggings, good call. 🙂 You look fab as usual….healthy, fit and strong! Go Monica!
Mia says
Come to Georgia!! I would totally go on a reality show celebrity stalking adventure with you. I will not however be able to help you with any fashion related business. I may help you feel more fashionable in comparison though… Georgia as whole might make you feel that way too.
LosingLindy says
Ok now I have “super star, that’s what you are” song in my head, remember I am old, if you haven’t heard it.
OH and also, I used your cut up a whole watermelon method and it was great, except when I cut into it the first time, it started cracking like crazy. I was so scared it was bad, but lo and behold the best watermelon ever!!
Sarah Elizabeth says
Ah! That comic from The Oatmeal is hilarious. Thanks for sharing =)
Marisa L says
I love @ http://southerncurlsandpearls.blogspot.ca/
And it’s perfect if you are obsessed with all things southern. Southern girls definitely have their own style.
Ashley W says
Congrats on making it on the news an being famous! Blogs I like are thesmallthingsblog.com and thelaurenelizabeth.com. These bloggers are sisters and post cute outfit ideas that a budget friendly along with home decor ideas. 🙂
Silvia says
I like http://www.alreadypretty.com … it’s fun to read, I like many of her outfits. And once a week she posts links to other blogs.
runeatrepeat says
Thanks for the link!
Erin says
J’s everyday fashion and Happily grey. Love love love happily grey but sometimes she’s a little too trendy for me.
michelle kim says
Super cool! This is only the beginning… Get ready for the paparazzi and the whole shebang.
I like a blog called inhershoes for beauty tips and such (I think that’s the name. It’s one of the favorites on my computer, haha)
betty says
i only read js everyday fashion.. but its not stuff i think i would wear most of the time. but it seems pretty casual (what normal people might wear)
Meg says
Hey Monica, I would try cheapchicas.com
They often show affordable options of trendy pieces and the main “cheap chica” Liliana Vasquez is on the Today Show fashion segments all the time! 🙂 Hope that helps!
runeatrepeat says
Um, I haven’t checked them out yet and already love them because of the name 🙂
Meg says
Haha I thought you would!
TartanJogger @tartanjogger.wordpress.com says
Yay for the video clip!
I’ve just looked at photos of me from the weekend, and I seem to look like I’ve been dragged through a hedge in them all, so I’m afraid I can’t help on the fashion or beauty front- but I’m enjoying the suggestions made by others! 🙂
Shannon says
I like jseverydayfashion.com
or just pinterest to get ideas for outfits and new color combinations
Ashley @ Eat Run Live Happy says
I like heartlandunderdog she’s from St. Louis (Like me) I love fashion and really want to start putting things on my blog but right now with the amount of moolah I have to stick to buying yoga pants and sports bras.
Megan says
I know nothing of fashion and just make my friends that are fashionable take me to the outlet mall once every few years… congrats on the clip!
Amanda says
I read “What the Frock?” – she puts together whole outfits and links to where you can buy them – all cheap: http://www.what-the-frock.com/
runeatrepeat says
I kinda just love the name of that 🙂
sally @ sweat out the small stuff says
no blog suggestions just a fun aside about fashion and how i fail to meet the mark….I bought two very nice dresses from Macy’s. Thought they fit me well….then I went to the Macy’s website to see how they looked on the model basically for shoe ideas and realized the hemlines were supposed to be a boatload higher than they were on me. I even got petite sizing. So instead of looking like a sexy chick I’m guessing people thought I was a candidate for What Not To Wear.
Megan says
Congrats on being on the news! hahah and I love the clip of honey boo boo — that show is one of my guilty pleasures. 🙂
Victoria @ Reluctantly Skinny says
That’s awesome that you were on the news!! I use pinterest for all fashion needs!
Kristin says
I like Putting Me Together because she’s got great style, but she’s also practical. She takes a simple outfit and shows you how to jazz it up in simple ways. She’s also good about finding a few key pieces and then showing you how to make a week worth of outfits out of it. http://www.puttingmetogether.com/2012/02/building-remixable-wardrobe-part-1.html
Tina says
http://www.youtube.com/kandeejohnson
and her blog is http://www.kandeej.com/ She’s been blogging since 2008. She has HER OWN 🙂 style for sure, and as far as beauty…she’s a movie makeup artist. Her videos are great and her attitude is fun!
Congrats about being on TV!!
Tina says
Michelle Phan too! She’s the co-founder of ipsy and has a classic style.
Kate @ Daily Cup of Kate says
I could use some fashion advice as well that can help “normal” people. It’s time for a major closet clean up although I am pretty scared to do it because I think the only things that would be left are workout capris and leggings…Let me know if you find any good blogs!
Lisa says
That’s so awesome! Congrats on that.
I follow a few fashion and beauty bloggers. Since I’m a makeup and fashion lover.
Like j’s everyday fashion, gal meets glam, tiffany d, the budgetista, and into the gloss are some ones that are good reads.
Sara @ LovingOnTheRun says
Awesome being on the news!!! Ab work is so important to running – love the video!
Corrie Anne says
Woohoo!! That’s awesome. Congrats 🙂 The only fashion blog I really read is also known as Lululemon’s We Made Too Much section.
Kerri A says
OMG! Corrie Anne you made me actually belly laugh! Thanks! 🙂
runeatrepeat says
Ha!
Ash Bear says
So I don’t claim to be a fashionista but I do work in the beauty industry so if you have questions let me know! 🙂
Heather @ Run Eat Play says
Awesome being on the news! That’s so cool!