On a side note, my mug is filled with a new raspberry smoothie I invented. I love this mug, I had picked it up in Tokyo a few years ago and haven't found a better replacement for it yet. It's the perfect size and has a lid to keep things hot or cold and prevent spills. Around the rim reads a cute story about the picture "The rabbit is trying to trick the cat into sitting on her broken chair". Naughty rabbit!


Raspberry Smoothie Recipe is Called: Escape the Ordinary (inspired by my journal ;)

Ingredients (mostly organic):

2 cups baby spinach leaves
1/2 cup microgreens
2  cup frozen raspberries
1/2 cup plain yogurt
Coconut water to blend

This is a must try app if you live in the Bay Area and are looking for a new workout. Some call Vint the new Uber for fitness, it's so convenient and fun.

Check out my tennis cardio experience and review with fitness trainer Kevin Nguyen here on Socially Shoppable today! (Just click on this link). 

Then you must try it out for yourself. I'd highly recommend you try one of these killer tennis lessons to start. Let me know how it goes!

-XO Julia

Thanks for reading! All photos taken by local photographer, Jocelyn Kwa.

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The Beachside Coffee Bar and Kitchen serves up amazing coffee, but also surprisingly good grass-fed beef hamburgers on home-made rolls.

I found myself in Colorado these past few days, visiting friends and family and enjoying the crisp air of winter and little bit of snow that California always misses.



Besides Snow Geese, Colorodo's high mountain air also has some of the coldest, windiest weather I've ever experienced. Weather like this requires extra-thick tights, wool dresses and knee-high boots underneath warm coats. I dressed up this dark look with a light colored statement necklace and a sparkly black belt.


After layering up I proceeded to goof off, enjoying the wind as much as possible on a walk into town.

Looking for that perfect spring accessory? How about a robot? Start practicing your flight patterns now with the latest and greatest in these little robotic friends, and you'll be ready to show it off just in time for the beautiful spring weather.



Then take-off! Watch out for the blades (and the trees) but otherwise it's so much fun to fly these little guys around. This is it spinning -


Stabilizing...

Our screens get more distracting and crowded everyday. With such limited space on the home screen, I am definitely picky about what apps make the cut…  Read more about my go-to staples on Socially Shoppable today! Click Here to Read.

I'm also wearing my evening diy LED barrette that works great for night visibility on the track

I'm what you might call a tech-enthusiast, trying out just about any cool gadget that surfaces on the front page of TechCrunch or Engadget. I've also tried my fill of activity trackers. Fitbit, Jawbone, Sony... however all of the first releases had been utterly disappointing and end up laying around the house - it's so sad. As CES has come to a close last week, I still wasn't blown away by anything new, but overwhelmed by the amount of activity trackers that were showcased and am racking my brain to figure out why! It must be because they sell, or have the potential to sell. So who keeps purchasing these useless, glorified pedometers?

I decided to give them another try. Fitbit seems like the most popular option right now and they do have some new interesting bands on the website. First I'm going to try out the Fitbit Charge, to see if it helps increase my fitness or replaces a personal trainer in the areas of motivation. I highly doubt either of these things but I'm still going to test every feature and use it to the max.

It displays steps ...

Displays the time ...

Mornings are a time for rushing around and prioritizing that day's outfit over eating a healthy breakfast. I'm totally guilty of grabbing that occasional donut when I stop for coffee in the morning. This recipe is one that I tried both in the morning, and even once making the night before. It kept so well in the fridge overnight and was easy to just pour into a to-go cup on my way out the door. I call this one Rainbow Berry Immunity (yes I'm going for the cheesiest names possible) because the ingredients are so colorful, and it has extra immunity boosters in it.

Name: Rainbow Berry Immunity

Ingredients (mostly organic):

2 cups baby spinach leaves
1 cup frozen blueberries
10 frozen strawberries
1 sliced banana
A few mint leaves (I put extra in - makes it taste so fresh!)



Then based on the recent gift from my health-nut and nutritionist cousins, put in a few drops of Host Defense Immune Support (you can find it here).

Let me know if you have any great recipes to share, I'd love to try them out. Stay healthy this winter season, who is ready for spring!?

-XO Julia

Thanks for reading! The content and opinions are all my own. Find live updates on my Instagram and Twitter.

Navy blue collared shirt and bomber jacket with black skirt and black boots. In case you were wondering if you can pull it off, I think navy and blue will timelessly go together in any order.



These are taken with a wide-angle lens. I think the perspective is really interesting...almost like peering into a security camera.

CES has arrived once again, and I am waiting to be impressed by the next wearable gadgetry and fashion-tech from innovators around the world.

Read more about the 5 trends that I can't wait to see more of this year here on Socially Shoppable today! Click Here to Read.



Also, let me know via my social channels if you'd like to get your hands on one of these not-so-fashionable-obviously-techy friendship necklaces I'm making, in support of not-so-chic wearables everywhere. ;) With the push of that tiny button, a red light starts to blink at a rate of your choosing. Yes, it is both as functional and fashionable as it sounds.

-XO Julia

Thanks for reading! These opinions are all my own. Find live updates on my Instagram and Twitter. 

(Note: this post has sound)

"Every human being needs to listen consciously in order to live fully." 

These headphones fold up and fit right into my little handbag so they are even more portable.

This year, as my first real attempt to improve my culinary skills, I've added another category to the blog where, on occasion, I'll be experimenting with some healthy recipes or reviewing local cuisine.

In an attempt to get those neurons firing a bit faster, my first New Year's resolution is to find interesting ways to incorporate more leafy greens into my diet. My first cooking ambition is to make a variety of healthy smoothies, (and give them totally silly names).

This is the first one I tried, and after some minor trial and error it tasted great and turned out to be a refreshing snack that left me feeling energized and completely satisfied.

Winter Green Elixer (a.k.a. salad in a glass)

Name: Winter Green Elixir

Here's hoping, click for a quick peek of the rest of the party.