Workshops for Women

Shopping Alert -

Hey, Portland Picks we're not,nor do we even try to be, but as girly girls who like to shop we're not above spreading the word on a gorgeous new store here in Portland.

Don't miss out on Olio United, 1028 SW Water Ave, Portland, OR 97214.

Adorable dresses, jewlery, home accessories - all with a focus on our environment.   Owner Korinne James has an amazing spirit, and can tell you the special story of every item in the place. 

I went, I shopped, I scored some killer lipstick red shoes.  Now I'm spreading the word!  Check it out at www.oliounited.com)

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Kelly Sandstrom

Workshops for Women

Healthy Eating

As you know by now, Workshops for Women is committed to training women in the art and science of owning their power and beauty.  And nothing contributes more to being powerful and beautiful than being healthy.

Rudy and Marcela of Portland Health and Wellness graciously invited me to their space last week - to discuss how we might invent and create together.  Kindred spirits they - I completely align with their purpose and vision.

What a fabulous resource!  They offer support for those who struggle with serious weight issues, as well as a variety of wonderful cooking classes for all.  Check out some of their upcoming classes:

Feb 18th  Cooking for Singles

Feb 21  Twelve Weeks to Mindful Eating

Feb 26 Letting go of Diets

March 3rd Mindful Cooking

March 10th Cooking for Men who Hate to Cook

They have a beautiful space - which even offers Pilate's classes - and meeting spaces for other groups - very hip, very beautiful, very functional.

And just to sweeten the deal (pun intended) last week's newsletter was all about the health benefits of moderate consumption of dark chocolate.  How can you not love these people???

Check them out at www.portlandhealthandwellness.com or by calling 503-236-4506.

Just another resource to support you in being your powerful and beautiful best.

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Kelly Sandstrom, Founder / Workshops for Women

Shopping for Jeans

Ladies,

Part of what I love about the Workshops for Women team is that we have incredible conversations around topics like personal values and accountability.  We are constantly brining awareness to our choices and our results, and exploring and developing our lives.

And we are equally fluid in the fine art of being girly.  Latest lipstick?  Do tell!  Our latest makeup craze?  Deborah Hayes at Blush Beauty Bar (NW 23rd in Portland) turned us onto mineral makeups. 

Too good not to share - the recent In Style Magazine featured a website about finding jeans that fit.  What a concept!

Answer a few questions about your body type - and the sight locates your ideal jeans by brand and cut. 

Jean shopping has never been my favorite - I have a small waist and larger hips.  I'm 42 and still determined to be hip, however those low rise pants with my long torso?   Not good, trust me, not good. 

I tried it out, and they came up with 50 pairs for me.  How do I know it works you asked?  Well several of the pairs recommended I currently own - and found them the painful way! I can hardly wait to try some of the new brands.   

Check it out and happy jean shopping!

www.zafu.com

Did you ever think "happy" and "jean shopping" would be in the same phrase?

best

Kelly Sandstrom
Workshops for Women