Borelli How To Styling Video with Laurie B Style

Last week I had the pleasure of working with the LA based stylist, Laurie Brucker from Laurie B Style.  She loves her Borelli scarf so much she created three new ways to wear it!  Check out the video below for a step-by-step guide to wearing your Borelli Active scarf all summer long. 

This video was made possible by the young and talented Ian-Thoms Kagihara and the entire team at Rachel Meis Communications. 

Drift 9 / Belize

My attempt at the crop top.  Fringe and crop tops were the hottest trends I saw in Miami last week.  Try it, I dare you! 

Welcome to Miami

The trip is finally here!  I've been following this for 2 weeks and feel amazing!  You can follow our Miami adventures on instagram @marissacasellini

Off to the Perry Hotel for the Rx pool party!

Borelli loves Tone It Up

This summer Borelli partnered with Tone It Up for their Bikini Challenge.  Interested in shaping up for summer?  Visit their website for workouts, nutrition plans and beach babe beauty tips.  And thank you again Tone It Up for showing Borelli some love!

Miami Bikini Plan

2 weeks from tomorrow I will be flying out to Miami for a Bachelorette weekend on Ocean Drive.  I can't reveal any other details at the moment because the itinerary is TOP SECRET but I can reveal my Miami Bikini Plan. 

Eat
60%: veggies, fruit
30%: fish, tempeh, beans, nuts, seeds, eggs, quinoa
5%: Greek yogurt or cheese
5%: avocado, coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil

Drink
Water, water, water
Coffee
Green Tea
Red Wine

Sweat
3 x week: Pilates Plus sessions, squats, lunges and push-ups
3 x week: Run, hill sprints, hike or walk
1 x week: swim and/or yoga
1 x week: Work in the garden (you would be amazed how sore your abs and shoulders will be!)

Goal of the Miami Bikini Plan
To feel healthy and sexy while lounging at the exclusive cabanas, dancing on top of tables at clubs and enjoying a hard earned double scoop hot fudge covered sunday. 

Who's with me?!

Recipes if you would like to join #MIAMIBIKINI Plan

Bell Pepper Boats
Fennel Summer Salad
Nopales Quinoa Salad
Beet & Pineapple Salad
Energy Bliss Bars
Hemp Shake
Stagecoach Shake
Cucumber Strawberry Shake 
Kale & Hemp Shake

Nopales, Quinoa, Avocado Salad

I first saw nopales at the grocery store in San Diego.  TDH and I had no idea what they were but we were just dating back then and he was willing to try anything!  For the next few days I added them to our salads or stir frys while teaching him and his roommate how to cook.  I was unaware of their nutrition benefits until a few years later when I read The Jungle Effect by Dr. Daphne Miller.  Nopales are full of dietary fiber, vitamins, magnesium, potassium and calcium.  Dr. Daphne "prescribes" nopales to her diabetic patients because studies show they affect the glycemic index.  Plus, they are crunchy and tangy!

Last week I mixed them with quinoa, ripe avocado, green onions (my kitchen staple), cucumbers and jicama.  All of these ingredients can easily be found at the farmers market right now.  We actually picked up the nopales at a road side stand in Fallbrook while en route to pick up our new chickens.

Ingredients
nopales, chopped
jicama, chopped
green onions, chopped
cucumber, peeled and sliced
1/4 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 c quinoa, cooked
lime
lemon
cumin
olive oil
maldon salt
pepper

To Do
1.  Mix all chopped vegetables, cilantro and quinoa.
2.  Squeeze half a lemon and half a lime over the salad mixture.
3.  Drizzle olive oil.
4.  Top with a few shakes of cumin and pepper and a dash of maldon salt. 

Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Nut Free, Vegan

START FRESH + FINISH HEALTHY

Drive - Yoga on the Cowell-Purisima Trail

TDH and I explored the recently opened Cowell-Purisima Trail a few months ago while visiting Half Moon Bay.  You must walk the 7.5 mile trail next time you find yourself on the NorCal coast.  The gorgeous scenery inspired impromptu yoga at sunset.  (First time practicing in biker boots!)  And the coastal views were breathtaking, the herd of cows living on the trail are living the dream.  The trail was relatively flat but a perfect way to work up an appetite for dinner overlooking our wedding location at Sam's Chowder House.   

Fresh Ink in Competitor Magazine

Thank you Competitor Magazine for featuring my Almond & Quinoa Bliss Bars in your May issue.  I was honored to share pages with Cafe McClean out of Salt Lake City and No Meat Athlete from Maryland.  Make your own Bliss Bars at home with a few simple ingredients.  I always have a stash in the freezer for lazy mornings or training days.  Recipe here.

 

Dish - Fennel Summer Salad

 START FRESH + FINISH HEALTHY

Drive - Biking in Copenhagen

Guess what tomorrow is?  Bike to work day!  How many of you bike on a daily basis?  I hop on the beach cruiser often for a quick coffee break, post office run, the market or dinner with friends.  Try it out tomorrow or over the weekend.  Studies in San Diego show,  one in five first-time Bike to Work Day riders became regular bike commuters.  (San Diego Association of Governments)

 The locals in Copenhagen LOVE to bike.  The city is compact and easy to navigate.  See you in Nyhavn!  

Dish - Fruit is Fast Food

Spotted this on Facebook and had to share.  Taken somewhere in Ontario. 

Design - What's Your BORELLI Color?

Are you a Tangerine, Bahamas Green, Sunrise Pink, Lilac or Navy?  Explore here.

Dish - DIY Sprouts

I started sprouting last month and found it relatively easy so I thought I would share how you can make your own sprouts.

What is Sprouting?
- Trick your dried beans or seeds into sprouting without planting them in dirt.  
- Grow your own food, on your counter top or in a dark enclosed space.

Why Sprouting is Awesome?
- Cheap!!!  Buying dried beans is cheaper than in the can or pre-made.  TDH and I's biggest expense other than rent is groceries.  I'm constantly looking to cut costs without effecting flavor or our well-being.
- Healthy.  (Almost) anything that comes in a can or container is filled with salt and preservatives.  Why work out everyday if you are just going to put those toxins right back in with a pre-made meal?
- Easy.  No need to warm up the oven or stove.
- Texture.  I LOVE crunchy foods and now that I cut back on chips and crackers I miss the sensation of chomping on something light.  Sprouted beans are still a bit hard and give my teeth the crunch they crave.

cover with cheesecloth

You will find a few videos on Sprouting but this by far is my favorite.  The couple is hilarious!  

screw on the top

What you'll need
- Mason jar or similar with a 2 part lid (you won't need the center middle top, just the outer rim)
- Cheese cloth or thin screen
- Dried chickpeas, lentils, seeds, etc
- Water
- Patience

To Do List
- Rinse your beans, seeds or lentils
- Toss in the jar, fill with water 3-4" above the beans
- Cover with cheesecloth or screen and screw on the outer rim top to seal
- Soak overnight, drain and rinse again
- Rinse 2-3 times a day, keeping them moist but not soggy (leave the jar on the counter top if you are forgetful like me, I needed the constant reminder)
- After 2-3 days your sprouts are ready to go
- Add to salads, oatmeal or brown rice or try adding to these 2goplease recipes:
Bell Pepper Boats   /   Avo Kale Sprout Salad   /   LGO Brussel Sprout Salad (just add em' in)

2 days later!

funny looking right?

START FRESH + FINISH HEALTHY

Shooting Borelli's Spring/Summer 2012 Collection in Belize

For this season's Borelli campaign we headed to Belize.  We spent a week shooting the new Spring/Summer colors at Matachica Resort and Spa and Ak'bol Yoga and Eco Retreat on San Pedro Island.  The bright teal ocean, vibrant casitas and white sands were the perfect backdrop for our new palette of Tangerine, Lilac, Bahama Green, Navy and Sunrise Pink.  You can view more of the shoot on our Facebook Page.  

Lilac Active Scarf

Active Wrap Dress

Bahama Green Active Scarf

Sunrise Pink Active Scarf

Tangerine Active Scarf