Loveland & South, CO January 2023

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January 2023 PUBLISHER S

Jahna Eichel | jahna.eichel@citylifestyle.com Jason Eichel | jason.eichel@citylifestyle.com EDITOR IAL COOR DINATOR

LIFESTYLE LETTER

Cassie Suppes | cassie.suppes@citylifestyle.com

Health & Wellness Issue

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For many of us, this time of year is full of excitement. It presents us with a reset, new horizons and goals to pursue.

But for others, January can be a reminder of failed attempts from years past and the burden of expectation that this year will be different.

We approached this issue of Loveland & South City Lifestyle from a mindset of not supplying quick fixes to check boxes in the short term but valuing what is sustainable over the long haul. We wanted to provide inspiration for making lasting, realistic, long-term improvements to your physical, emotional and mental health.

When it comes to anything in life - business, finance, food, home and personal health – it’s not what you do some days that move the needle - it’s what you do MOST days. For better or worse!

For instance, taking a vacation every day would be financially and practically unfeasible, but taking a trip a few times a year is doable. Having a beautiful steak dinner with a few cocktails and creme brulee every night for dinner isn’t best for your health, but doing so once in a while might be fine!

It’s not the sometimes choices we make, it’s the most of the time choices.

So plan the vacation AND work to establish more regular rest in your work week. Join a fitness community or gym AND enjoy that dessert you’ve been wanting to try. It’s not what you do some days - it’s what you do most days that will lead to a more peaceful, filling and fabulous 2023.

Here’s to you! We’re rooting for you.

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inside the issue The Health & Wellness Issue

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12 Financial Wellness During a Recession Notes From Layman Lewis Financial Group

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F I T N E S S F O R T H E N E W Y E A R

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If you’re looking to make a lifestyle change, Tundra Fitness is the place for you.

Founded by Logan Ammirati, Tundra Fitness is dedicated to helping people make positive changes in their lives. It doesn’t matter if you’re looking to lose weight or gain muscle—Tundra Fitness can help. Logan believes that everyone has the power and ability to take control of their health, and with his personal training services at Tundra Fitness, he’ll help you discover how much more you can do with your body than you ever thought possible.

Logan started his business because he wanted to give people like you an opportunity to experience everything life has to offer without sacrificing your health in the process. He knows how difficult it can be to maintain a

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Fitness goes beyond what you see on the outside. It allows you to experience life in every way possible...

balanced lifestyle when there are so many demands on our time, but he also knows how rewarding it is when we find ways to make time for ourselves and our families.

That’s why at Tundra Fitness we believe that fitness should be more than just working out—it should be an integral part of who we are as people. We want you to feel confident in your own skin this year, and we know that starts with finding a fitness regimen that works for YOU—not someone else!

Here is a workout Logan provided that can be done at home or in the gym!

WARM-UP: 2 ROUNDS THROUGH, 12 REPS ON EACH MOVEMENT 1. Bird Dogs: On all fours, keep your back flat as you extend your opposing arm and leg keeping your core engaged, switch sides extending the other arm & leg continue this back and forth 2. Dead Bugs: On your back have your knees bent and legs at a right angle, arms extended straight up, lower one leg as you extend the opposing arm over head not letting either touch the ground, switch side back and forth 3. Glute Bridges: Lying on your back bring your heels about 6 inches from your hips and push your hips towards the ceiling and squeeze your glutes at the top, you want to be flat from your shoulders to knees at the top

CIRCUIT #1: 3 ROUNDS, 15 REPS ON EACH MOVEMENT 1. Band Upright Row: 2. Band Shoulder Press: 3. Band Deadlift:

CIRCUIT #2: 3 ROUNDS, 10 REPS ON EACH MOVEMENT 1. Dumbbell Reverse Lunge: Hold weights while stepping backwards one foot at a time with a wide enough stance that your knees should be at a 90-degree angle at the bottom 2. Dumbbell Bent Over Rows: Keeping your back flt, hinge forward at your hips, pull the weights up and back in archlike motion, think pull your pinky into your pocket 3. Dumbbell Arnold Press: Start the movement with the weight in your hands and your palms facing your face, rotate outwards as you press up, finish the rep as you started with your hands toward your face.

CIRCUIT #3: 3 ROUNDS, 12 REPS ON EACH MOVEMENT 1. Dumbbell Goblet Squat: Hold the weight on end, with your feet shoulder-width apart squat down trying to go till your knees and elbow touch, make sure you keep your back straight 2. Burpee: Starting standing, squat down, kick both feet backwards, do one pushup, bring your feet back under your torso and jump vertically, repeat that movement for reps 3. Lying Leg Raises: lay on your back, engage your abs to raise both legs up to a 90-degree angle to the floor, slowly lower them down to the starting position and repeat

COOL DOWN: STRETCH OUT AND RELAX FOR 5-10 MINUTES LETTING YOUR HEART RATE RECOVER. CONTINUED >

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Financial Wellness During a Recession

Notes From Layman Lewis Financial Group

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We live in a world today that is increasingly focused on wellness, self-care, and mental health. Admittedly all these things are important to living a happy and healthy life, but a multitude of factors are involved, and they all must line up to be successful. While it may be hard to pinpoint one single focal point that contributes to all of these, I believe that maintaining your financial wellness would be at the top of the list for many. We define financial wellness as the state of well-being in which a person can manage their ongoing monthly bills, expenses, paying debts and then have the resources to address any unexpected financial emergencies that happen along the way.

Meanwhile, we also need to plan for longer-term goals such as saving for retirement, college funds, and any large-scale purchases.

Clearly, there are many considerations that come into play to reasonably meet these objectives, all while enjoying life. This can be further exacerbated by all the things that are beyond any one person’s control. Things like inflation, rising interest rates, stock market volatility, as well as an impending recession can complicate the process of becoming financially fit.

To be financially well during turbulent economic times there are some key factors that are involved.

For many having a strict budget is not too common, but when the economy begins to contract, knowing where your money goes can be very advantageous.

This allows us to be more rational about elective purchases when we understand how that can impact our ability to pay for our other obligations, like the Excel Energy bill. It also gives us a better determination of how much money we could be saving for those longer-term goals like retirement instead of frittering that money away on something else. By maintaining a reasonable budget and working within those parameters it can also reduce the risk that we need to use leverage by taking out loans or using credit cards excessively. This can also be addressed by maintaining an emergency fund that can be easily accessed to pay for unexpected things that would result in some

type of financial hardship. There are lots of “rules of thumb” here on the amount you should have, but every person’s situation is different and being candid about your situation will prove beneficial.

For some, the emergency fund may be there to pay for a hot water heater or furnace. For others, it may be the safety net in case of a layoff or otherwise.

This is where debt becomes a critical component of your financial wellness. While there are many “good” attributes of debt there are also many potentially negative ones as well. So, maintaining a healthy relationship with debt becomes paramount when the economy changes its tune and our dollars become exceedingly more important. If our relationship with debt becomes unhealthy then that generally becomes a source of significant stress. Therefore, using a budget in conjunction with assessing debt can help to significantly alleviate the concerns that come with meeting your monthly obligations.

Much of this can be attributed to “living within your means” which is not always easy or popular in our social media-obsessed world. Which emphasizes the point of having a budget, because that determines what your income must be. From here a person can then objectively look at how a debt payment can fit into their own personal budget.

While all of these forces impact us in a general sense the outcomes will vary based on our own specific situation. This is why a personalized approach to planning for financial wellness becomes increasingly important. The financial wellness of a single 20-something is wildly different than that of a 60-something pre-retiree. So a different approach and focal point are going to be necessary depending on factors like life expectancy and the ability to generate income. For the 20-something, maintaining a steady income and emergency fund can translate to financial wellness for the most part. However, for someone approaching the golden years of retirement will have a much longer “to-do” list in order to feel financially fit. Keeping in mind that our single largest source of revenue in our lifetime is our own personal output. Once our CONTINUED >

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We can never achieve success or financial wellness if we believe that things will never improve.

working years wind down our need for a consistent income does not and that income is the primary metric of financial wellness in retirement. Having assets is great, however, turning those assets into consistent steady streams of income can be the difference between success and failure. In order to achieve this, we need to invest and have our money work for us along the way. Which requires an investment plan that accommodates not only our objectives but our risk tolerance as well. Maintaining risk parameters that you understand and are comfortable with can help reduce the temptation to make those detrimental “knee-jerk” reactions when the markets get volatile.

It can help us be diversified in our investments and look to use multiple streams of income rather than relying on just one single source.

Keeping a good perspective is often easier said than done especially when it seems that the end of the world is imminent. I always try and remind folks that the end of the world can only happen once, and while I say this tongue-in-cheek, it still rings true. We can never achieve success or financial wellness if we believe that things will never improve. This is especially true in investor behavior when we see a market decline and it becomes reactionary to either stop investing or to pull back. It's funny because when we as consumers see things go on sale, we get excited to make some purchases. However, when the stock market starts to go on sale, we clutch our wallets a little tighter and can too often miss those buying opportunities. So it’s

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important to objectively look at your situation and to make changes and adjustments, not only to your perspective but to your behaviors in order to start making better financial decisions. Once we do this then we have the potential to find true financial wellness regardless of the economic outlook.

This is intended for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be used as the sole basis for financial decisions, nor should it be construed as advice designed to meet the particular needs of an individual’s situation. This appearance is a paid placement.

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A PINCH OF THIS, A SPLASH OF THAT TIPS FOR COOKING WITH WINE ARTICLE DEBRA LAIZURE | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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USING WINE IN COOKING INTENSIFIES FLAVOR AND ADDS ANOTHER LEVEL OF UNIQUENESS TO YOUR RECIPE. It gives a dish that extra something special to turn great-grandma's pasta sauce recipe into your own (and make your sister-in-law jealous). So grab that secret ingredient from the wine cellar and head to the kitchen.

As Julia Child says, "I enjoy cooking with wine; sometimes I even put it in the food I'm cooking."

Wine should be added to food early enough in the cooking process that it has time to simmer. As wine cooks down, the alcohol evaporates away and the flavors begin to concentrate. Use a light hand at first until you get familiar with cooking with wine.

Typically, white wines impart their delicate flavor to seafood and dishes like chicken piccata and vegetable risotto. Red wine adds depth to bolder dishes like beef bourguignon, mushroom steak sauce, and of course, great-grandma's famous pasta sauce.

Using wine in a reduction or to deglaze a pan creates an intense and complex sauce. It easily picks up those coveted brown bits that elevate the flavor of any dish. But be careful—light and overly fruity wines can ruin a sauce. The fruitiness is lost during the cooking process and will leave the sauce too acidic, ensuring those lovely brown bits have gone to waste.

AS JULIA CHILD SAYS, "I ENJOY COOKING WITH WINE; SOMETIMES I EVEN PUT IT IN THE FOOD I'M COOKING." RED OR WHITE? Let's be clear about what is considered a good cooking wine. The so-called "cooking wine" found in your local grocery store next to the fancy vinegars and Worcestershire sauce is a poor excuse for a cooking ingredient. They are low in alcohol content, highly acidic and contain a massive amount of salt.

Instead, choose a wine you would pair with the meal. Use one that is fruity, medium or full-bodied, and with little or no oak flavor. Wine aged in oak barrels tends to turn bitter and harsh when cooked in food.

For red wines, pinot noir and blends such as Côtes du Rhône will produce consistent results. Again, avoid wines aged in oak such as the robust cabernet sauvignon. White wines should also be dry and full-bodied. Try a sauvignon blanc, unoaked chardonnay, or even a French vermouth.

LET'S TALK PRICE Does an expensive wine produce a better sauce than a wine picked from the bargain bin? Well, maybe. America's Test Kitchen tested sauces made from similar wines in the $5, $10, $20 and $30 price points. They discovered that the $5 wines cooked down to sweet, syrupy sauces, while the $10, $20 and $30 bottles were smoother, making sauces with multiple layers of flavor.

Although tasters favored wines in the two more expensive price ranges, none thought the difference justified spending an extra $10 or $20. They found that limiting the price to $10 left cooks with plenty of good shopping options.

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COOKING TIPS

+ Add a light, dry white wine to melted butter and baste grilled, broiled or baked fish.

+ Mix wine with different herbs and olive oil to make a delicious salad dressing.

+ Stir in a couple tablespoons of red wine into brown gravy. Slowly simmer to create a luscious sauce for beef.

+ Freeze leftover drinking wine in ice cube trays for future cooking use.

+ Use a wine-based marinade to help keep meat, poultry or seafood moist while it cooks.

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RED WINE REDUCTION FOR SAUCES Two tablespoons of this potent wine reduction can be substituted in a recipe, such as a pan sauce, tomato sauce or roast beef jus, that calls for one-half to three-quarters cup of wine. Add this reduction near the end of the cooking time—the way you might finish a sauce by swirling in some butter. The reduction can be kept for up to two weeks in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Makes about 2 tablespoons INGREDIENTS

+ 1 small carrot, chopped fine (about 2 tablespoons)

+ 1 medium shallot, minced (about 2 tablespoons)

+ 2 button mushrooms, chopped fine (about 3 tablespoons)

+ 1 small bay leaf + 3 sprigs fresh parsley + 1 cup fruity, smooth, medium-bodied red wine blend

INSTRUCTIONS Heat all ingredients in 12-inch nonstick skillet over low heat; cook, without simmering (liquid should be steaming but not bubbling), until mixture reduces to 1 cup, 15 to 20 minutes. Pour through strainer and return liquid (about 1/2 cup) to clean skillet. Continue to cook over low heat, without simmering, until liquid is reduced to 2 tablespoons, 15 to 20 minutes.

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books for everyone Wanting this year to be better than the last? Here is a list of binge-worthy books we recommend to our readers for the year 2023!

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1. A Year of Self-Care: Daily Practices and Inspiration for Caring for Yourself (A Year of Daily Reflections) By: Dr Zoe Shaw This book helps you kick off the new year with a new mindset and following through on your mental health as well as life goals. We don’t always have the time to seek professional help with obstacles but that shouldn’t stunt progress! Inspire yourself with knowledge you never knew before and improve important areas of your life.

2. Rewire Your Anxious Brain: How to Use the Neuroscience of Fear to End Anxiety, Panic, and Worry By: Catherine M. Pittman PHD and Elizabeth M. Karle MLIS Discovering the root of a problem is the first step to success. For those who seek the “how” behind the science of anxiety will have all their answers all in one place!

3. Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones By: James Clear Atomic Habits is a great book for anyone who is frustrated with the way they can’t seem to kick that one (or two dozen) bad habit(s) and wants to finally achieve health, fitness, financial freedom, great relationships, and a good life.

4. How to Talk to Anyone By: Leil Lowndes Lowndes has spent her career teaching people how to communicate for success. In her book How to Talk to Anyone, Lowndes offers 92 easy and effective sure-fire success techniques - she takes the listener from first meeting all the way up to sophisticated techniques used by the big winners in life.

5. The Power of One More: The Ultimate Guide to Happiness and Success By: Ed Mylett Ed Mylett draws on thirty years of experience as an entrepreneur and coach to top athletes, entertainers, and business executives to reveal powerful strategies to help you live an extraordinary "one more" life.

6. What Got You Here Won't Get You There: How successful people become even more successful By: Marshal Goldsmith Perhaps one small flaw - a behavior you barely even recognize - is the only thing keeping you from where you want to be. It may be that the very characteristic you believe got you where you are, like the drive to win at all costs, is what is holding you back.

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books for everyone “Please, no matter how we advance technologically, please don’t abandon the book. There is nothing in our material world more beautiful than the book.” ― Patti Smith

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1. The Gold Standard: Giving Your Customers What They Didn't Know They Wanted By: Colin Cowie Learn how to cultivate the most incredible customer experiences on earth through this essential guide by Colin Cowie, distinguished purveyor of unforgettable “wow” events for the world’s most demanding clients.

2. The Mountain Is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage into Self-Mastery By: Briana Wiest Coexisting but conflicting needs create self-sabotaging behaviors. This is why we resist efforts to change, often until they feel completely futile. But by extracting crucial insight from our most damaging habits, building emotional intelligence by better understanding our brains and bodies, releasing past experiences at a cellular level, and learning to act as our highest potential future selves, we can step out of our own way and into our potential.

3. 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos By: Jordan B. Peterson What does everyone in the modern world need to know? Renowned psychologist Jordan B. Peterson's answer to this most difficult of questions uniquely combines the hard-won truths of ancient tradition with the stunning revelations of cutting-edge scientific research.

4. Unstoppable: Transforming Your Mindset to Create Change, Accelerate Results, and Be the Best at What You Do By: Dave Anderson Unstoppable is a performance-enhancing manual for those who are ready to change the world. Regardless of talent or skill set, there are four types of people in every organization: Undertakers, Caretakers, PlayMakers, and Game Changers—but value is definitely not equal across the board. Game changers move things forward with relentless energy, effort, attitude, and excellence.

5. Don't Believe Everything You Think: Why Your Thinking Is The Beginning & End Of Suffering (Beyond Suffering) By: Joseph Nguyen Helps to overcome anxiety, self-doubt & self-sabotage without needing to rely on motivation or willpower.

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5 simple ways to relieve stress ARTICLE BRIANNA TOWNE, MS PHOTOGRAPHY ASHLEE KAY PHOTOGRAPHY

EVERYONE IS LOOKING FOR LESS STRESS. The problem is our identities are often tied to our stress levels. The ability to slow down, take a break and rest can only come when you allow yourself to let go of your identity as someone who’s always “on” and always providing or working or hustling. I see it daily with the clients I work with: constantly running in fight-or-flight mode, fatiguing adrenals, terrible sleep, but the real issue is that they’re not willing to allow themselves to rest because hustling is a part of their identity.

Stress is a silent killer. It’s the precursor to almost every illness. While we need some level of stress in our lives, we can’t live in it constantly. Chronic stress can lead to everything from heart disease, diabetes, certain cancers and weight gain to depression and anxiety.

The following are my 5 favorite ways to de-stress and turn off that constant fight-or-flight mode. In addition, try adding this warm ginger citrus tonic to your nightly routine to unwind and relax instead of grabbing a glass of wine.

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“ T he a bi l it y to slow dow n, ta ke a brea k a nd rest ca n on ly come when you a l low you rsel f to let go of you r identit y as someone who’s a lways “on” a nd a lways prov id i ng or work i ng or hustl i ng.”

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:: S TE P 1 :: Meditation is one of the best ways to tap into the sympathetic nervous system and release stress. To start, sit quietly with your eyes closed for 3-5 minutes daily and just breathe. If thoughts come up, notice them, and let them go. Don’t cling. If you feel yourself getting distracted, count your breaths and focus on the gentle rise and fall of your belly. :: S TE P 2 :: The best type of exercise is one that you enjoy. Good news is, the exercise you enjoy can also help reduce stress levels. Yoga, running, weight training, cycling, whatever you enjoy. Aim for fitting in movement 3x/week for optimum benefits. :: S TE P 3 :: The foods you eat absolutely can contribute to your stress response. Large amounts of processed foods, added sugars, caffeine and alcohol can spike cortisol (stress hormone) levels. Opt for real foods, lots of veggies, fruits and whole grains to keep stress and blood sugar levels balanced. :: S TE P 4 :: Prioritize sleep. The number one indicator of chronic stress I see in patients is poor sleep. Turn off screens at least 1hr before bed, keep your phone out of the bedroom, get blackout curtains and an eye mask. If you find yourself tossing and turning all night, keep a journal or notebook and pen by the bed so you can get pesky thoughts out of your head. :: S TE P 5 :: Adopt an attitude of gratitude. Gratitude is an incredibly effective way to lower your stress levels while making others feel better, too. It’s a win-win! A few ways to express gratitude: write a list of 10 things you’re thankful for before bed each night, say ‘thank you’ more often, write letters to friends for no reason other than to say hi and thanks. Don’t forget yourself! Each day, thank yourself, your body, your mind, for all it does for you.

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::wa rm ginger citrus ton ic:: + 1 1/2 cups water + 1 1/2 TBSP ginger (sliced) + 1 clementine (peeled) + 1 TBSP maple syrup

Add the water and ginger slices to a small pot and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes, or longer if you prefer a spicier drink. Use the end of a wooden spoon to mash the clementine in a mug. Add the hot ginger water and maple syrup to the mug. Stir until dissolved. Enjoy!

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LEGGINGS 3 WAY S Our suggestions for styling faux leather leggings

As we move through the season of spandex when most of us feel we’d rather not leave our stretchy pants, we wanted to feature three distinct looks using the same pair of Foil Snake Print Faux Leather leggings from Spanx.

Whether you’re brunching with the babes or getting ready for date night, these versatile leggings can carry you through from casual to chic. While there are endless ways to wear them, we’re going to show you three ways to start styling them today.

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BRUNCH AFTER BARRE Who doesn’t love a good brunch with the girls after your workout complete with mimosas to celebrate? Assuming you are sweaty from leg lifts and flutter kicks, our suggestion is to layer your sweaty tank with loose layers and a light jacket to swiftly transition you from the barre to breakfast.

A hat is always a good option to have on hand in case you worked too hard and that hair is showing it. We opted for easy-to-slip-on sockless sneakers that breathe. Since feet are one of the ways the body regulates temperature, you want to go airy with your footwear after a workout.

Lastly, don’t forget a cute tote or bag. Consider throwing in a clean tank and any makeup or face wipes you may need for freshening up on your way.

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MOTO MAMA What we love about Spanx is their inherent ability to elevate your look, regardless of the occasion. Stretchy pants in a faux leather snake design? Say no more. Pair them with edgy booties or colorful pumps for a more elegant aesthetic. Playing with different textures is a good way to add interest and intrigue. Consider a chunky sweater with some unexpected details like the bare shoulder shown here, a thick boucle or intricate detailing. We love a good leather jacket with hardware details draped over the shoulder(s) for chilly evenings as you traverse the town. Pair this look with a gorgeous sparkly clutch and chunky bracelet.

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SATUR DAY Whether you’re headed to a child’s sports game or a bar to watch the big game with your friends, leggings offer the structure and flexibility you’ll want as you find your spot among the fans in the bleachers or indulge in some lovely libations.

Layers are life for this look. We tied a button-down around the waist which is so nice through the colder winter months as both an outfit accessory and a layering piece. Fur-lined high tops provide practical footwear for this look — because who doesn’t love some killer sneaks?

A shacket and crossover bag complete the look.

Whether you want a bit of a boost, a hint of a lift, or just a little tuck, you won’t go wrong with this versatile shapewear. And with these styling tips, you’re ready to throw them on for any occasion!

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