I'm not going to lie - as you read this, I'm lacing up my sneakers and getting ready to workout with Gina Lombardi of Deadline Fitness, Celebrity Trainer. Schick put together an amazing trip where select bloggers were flown down to South Beach to show off our fitness and of course how we stay smooth all summer long. Now I know that I have been exercising for the past month with this regimen but it's different when the person who created it is actually looking at you! Yesterday was an early start time and I always feel hectic when I'm traveling but I was ready when the car picked me up as I headed to LaGuardia Airport! Meeting the girls was definitely going to be fun and I was even more excited that I would be traveling with Aly Walansky of She Knows and Jeannine Morris of Beauty Sweet Spot! When we arrived we were greeted with a fab lunch and the Delano is as gorgeous as the pictures suggest. We got in some beach time, more drinks and of course we had a fab dinner at D Rodriguez Cuba at The Astor Hotel. Some of us continued on the fun of the night but in moderation of course ;).

But today we do the workout full on and Gina is leading us. I have enjoyed getting feedback from Gina throughout this process via Facebook whether she is encouraging me to press on with my workout or whether she's reminding me of how much sugar is in Jamba (it was only once I swear and I can say that I won't have to be reminded of how thirsty they make you after you drink them), chiding me on Bee Desserts (but they are natural and so good) or happy that I enjoyed some bevvies but once again in moderation! I have to say that since she is in LA and I'm here in NYC, she definitely cares about her clients and wants the best for them and definitely helps you in making good choices. Seeing that she is not even my trainer, I can appreciate that she kicks butt at what she does! To see her in person, I'm thinking she's 300% energy so I know that this will be good! But after the workout will be breakfast, massages and so much more. It's so funny that I rarely eat breakfast except when I travel or if there is a morning appointment that incorporates it! So I'll fill you in on the scoop when I return and let you know how it went!

I can't believe it but it's here on Mon I kick off my work on Gina Lombardi's Deadline Fitness which will be 30 days to get ready for #sexyinMiami (love that Jeannine Morris, Aly Walansky, Amber Katz, Andrea Lavinthal, India Jewel Jackson and a few other style bloggers) courtesy of Schick! I believe that we should always be fit no matter what but there are times where you have to kick it up a notch and knowing that we'll be at the Delano for a few days this is definitely a great idea! You guys know that I'll be working out with fitness pieces from Natural Fitness (FITNESS25KS which gives you 25% off of orders over $50) and that I think you should always be dressed for the occasion! But even more important is having music - without it how can you keep pushing past the wall that sometimes happens?

Here are my top 20 songs that I will rock out on my iPod which are available on iTunes. Yes I have created a #sexyinMiami playlist and if you want to know how this all started then you need to go back to the beginning to find out more about #sexyinmiami!

WARMUP:
1. Paris is Burning, LadyHawke
2. Run This Town, Jay Z, Kanye West & Rhianna

WORKOUT:
3. Crazy, Gnarls Barkley
4. Rude Boy, Rhianna
5. 1 Thing, Amerie featuring Eve
6. Circus, Britney Spears
7. Video Phone, Beyonce featuring Lady Gaga
8. Survivor, Destiny's Child
9. Lit Up, Buckcherry
10. Alive, P.O.D.
11. Chasing Pavement, Adele
12.Paparazzi, Lady Gaga
13. Calabria 2007 Club Remix, Enur
14. Thriller, Michael Jackson
15. Take on Me, Aha
16. More Than a Woman, Aaliyah
17. American Boy, Estelle
18. Empire State of Mind, Jay-Z featuring Alicia Keys

COOLDOWN:
19. You Make Me Wanna, Usher
20. Meet Me Halfway, Black Eye Peas

Earlier this week I found myself heading to the Upper East Side to Serafina, almost feeling like one of the fab 4 from Sex and the City, I was on the way to a private dining room to hear from the creator of Jane Iredale, who just so happens to be the lady herself (love when the name of the brand is actually the person) and Dr Katz, a respected dermatologist. This line was the first one that was mineral based and had components that were good for your skin! As many of us celebrated the Summer Solstice (the official kick off to the summer), diners downstairs received full samples of her Jane Iredale Powder Me Up SPF. I love that it comes in a tan tone and a translucent so for those that you're not only protected from the sun but you can apply the tan version as a means to have a little bronze effect. In addition, we were walked through the entire collection such as the Lip Drink which is a lip balm with SPF that as mentioned by Jeannine Morris of Beauty Sweet Spot, it smelled like lemonade! With all the different eyeshadow hues that I finally saw up close, I was very impressed with the varying hues of the foundation! Being someone who is a medium shade, I find that there is a scarcity of hues but Jane Iredale has you covered and there is SPF in this as well!

What I really took away from Jane who is standing up talking with about 20 or so bloggers (loved chatting with Aly Walansky and Kristin Booker who I saw throughout the week and will be included in another post for today), is when I was able to have some one on one time with her! She used to work in entertainment as a casting director in theater and lived here in the city for a number of years. In the day she worked to put this fabulous line together as she came here from England not knowing anyone, having 40 pounds in her pocket and two watches that she wanted to sell when she got here! At night she did her job in the theaters. Here in NYC or anywhere really, we're all multitasking doing what we have to do to make things work while squeezing as much time as possible for our passion. She's definitely someone who finally got to focus on her passion and do that full time! With a passion for the line, as well as updating her blog (she has own blog that she updates as well as one that is about makeup in general), she was very down to earth and it's an amazing way to spend the day!

I also have to say that I have eaten at Serafina on the west side but love the one on the East just as much! Any lunch that is Prosecco filled, has a gorgeous walnut salad and is then followed by a chicken and mashed potato combo that was scrumptious and ends with a berry tart that was the best one I have ever had is definitely a meal worth repeating! I also have to say that I was super pleased to see a Eugenia Kim straw hat in my goodie bag! Beyond thrilled especially since I had planned on going to the sample sale they were running but have been unable due to the hectic schedule this week!