The Hungry Girl Chronicles!

I've always been a slim girl but because of my recent unwanted lost of 10 pounds, I'm 26 and I think I look 14. Now you're probably thinking... "Oh please" but seriously I need to eat healthier because I'm starting to disappear. I work in a fast paste environment and my schedule changes from day to day. Sometimes I only get to eat once and it can be anything from a slice of pizza to a cheese burger and fries. I have a good ole hearty meal twice a week (not cooked by me). I'm no expert but I know this routine is no good.

I find living alone makes it a little more difficult for me to eat good also. For example whenever I go grocery shopping a lot of the food goes to waste. Whenever I do cook it's only for me and sometimes a friend, again food goes to waste. I feel so guilty about it because there are too many people starving in the world. Now I just stock up on juice and buy my food on the go. I must change this habit fast!

Whenever I mention gaining 10-15 pounds to my friends who are bigger than me, they laugh because they think I'm fishing for compliments. I want to be able to fill out my dresses again with the natural curves I have. I know many people who go up and down in size, I'm one of them but this time I can't except it. It's definitely time to get it popin in the kitchen!

My first step is to grocery shopping. I'll talk to an expert after my trip to the grocery, I want to see if what I buy on my own will help first. Then I'll contact a few professionals to get their advice and then compare both list. Wish me luck!

One of my favorite fruits... I've been longing for these babies!

Please stay tune for more on the Hungry Girl Chronicles for interviews with health experts on how to maintain healthy weight.

xoxo Madame Q

Spring Must Haves: White Collared Shirts

Hero: White Collared Shirt by madameq featuring red skinny jeans

I'm not going to lie, I use to only wear white collared shirts at work, church and other formal occasions. Now you can catch me enjoying a nice sandwich and smoothie on a mid saturday afternoon in a crisp one, with blue jeans, a bright color scarf and well you get the picture. The white shirt has found it's way in my everyday wardrobe it's simple yet fabulous. It gives your look downplay when set with sporty pieces and sets the stage for your statement accessories to take their place.



xoxo Madame Q

Spring Cleaning Process: The R Factor

The R Factor by madameq featuring denim shorts

A few years a go I came up with the R Factor which means, reuse, to revamp to be reworked. Yessss! While going through the spring cleaning process you will find things that can be saved. Like an old pair of pants can be made into an awesome pair of shorts. An old skirt can reworked as a fabulous shirt and the ideas are limitless. Hopefully some of you have started the S.P.C and have your things sorted to what you'll use, save and donate.

There is always another pile of belongings that sticks around and we all know it all too well. The MAYBE pile! You know.. maybe it will fit in a week, maybe I'll like it again, maybe this trend will return. I crack myself up sometimes at all the possibilities I come up with just to keep a certain item. Thanks to the R Factor some of my 'maybes" becomes fabulous yeses and the rest you'll add to the donate pile. More than anything we'll save money and some old favorites.

xoxo Madame Q