How to exercise Ice King style by Confessions of a Book Pimp

Hi guys! I have a fantastic guest post today bought to you by Joie from Confessions of a Book Pimp. I first approached Joie to do a guest post on the blog when I noticed her amazing fitness cosplay posts! She has done many of my fav characters, such as Anna & Elsa from Frozen and Princess Bubblegum. It sounds like she has many more interesting cosplay ideas to share so be sure to check out her blog for updates!

More Ice King // More Adventure Time

Hi! I'm Joie Fatale and I blog over at Confessions of a Book Pimp. I'm a lover of books--especially Fantasy, Sci-Fi and Comics--and I have quite a few fandoms. For 2014 I'm trying to get in the habit of eating healthy and working out. One of the ways I wanted to keep myself motivated is to keep my goal of wanting to cosplay, a part of the actual working out bit! And thus, Workout Cosplays were born! 

I picked the pieces for this based on the Ice King (I've also done posts on LSP, and, Princess Bubble Gum). I like the Ice King for his eccentricity, and though I dislike his creepy factor **shivers** I like his determination, and I hope to harness that into my own working out!

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Items featured:

1). Obsedian and White Nike running tights

2). Under Armour Women's Heat Gear Sonic Print Shirt in Blue Water Hex Print

3). Lole Women's Jacket in Blue 

4). Ice King Swimsuit from Black Milk

5). Arm bands for wiping away sweat from the workout to keep cool by Nike in blue

6). Women's KMD Sport blue/yellow/gray 

7). Intensity Frozen Rope Headband inYellow Black (to pull off the crown)

And here's an Ice King themed Playlist Joey created to work out to:

Gipsy Dharma

Today I want to show you the awesome work of one of my lovely sponsors, Gipsy Dharma. As a shoemaker and cordwainer in the making, I always admire shoemakers and shoe designers that manage to go it alone and make beautiful shoes. Gipsy Dharma's shoes are hand made and aim to give you the comforting feel of walking barefoot, made with flexible and long lasting materials.

Here are a few of my favs from their shop:

You can follow Gipsy Dharma on twitter, facebook or pinterest too.

Blog Watch 07/08/13

Now that I have a little more time to invest in my blog again, I want to start doing blog watches every couple of weeks again. I feel a little disconnected lately and I haven't been reading nearly enough blogs, so I'm hoping this blogwatch will help me discover new blogs and allow me to read more of my fav blogs too.

Do you have any exciting features coming up on your blog? Tell me about them, I may feature you on one of my blog watches :)

Kasia from Coeurs de foxes looks angelic in this beautiful, pale pink heart dress. I love the beautiful scenery in the background too.

Ginge from Cosmos and Crayons shows us how to paint BMO nails!!There are no words for how cute these are.

Becca from Ladyface shares her Lemon Blackberry cupcake recipe with us! It's vegan too! Yum.

Miss Billie Jean outshines Mickey with her flamingo inspired outfit in her newest outfit post.

Explorer Danny from Lady Explorers  shows us how to make a delicious watermelon t-shirt.

It's official, Nerd Burger had the coolest tattoos.

I'm not the only one with a new blog design, GypsyBeee has a beautiful new floral design. I think this fits in with her style so well.

December Medium Sponsors!

Hey everybody! I want to introduce you to my December medium sponsors :). You should definitely check these girls out, they have awesome blogs full of lots of fashion inspiration!

Billie Jean - This lady never fails to wow me with her outfit posts. She has the best fashion sense and I wish I could employ her to style me on a daily basis!

Chloe from Lazy Explorers is one of my fav bloggers! She finds THE BEST etsy and fashion finds and I always want the clothes she features in her outfit posts.

The Clothes Maiden is a great source for fashion. They feature new and up and coming fashion designers, this is a great blog for inspiration!

Michelle from Creature Type is my newest sponsor. She has awesome personal style, and is one of my fav new blogs to read. Check out her outfit posts, you won't be disappointed!

Jessa from Caked Vintage features some awesome & easy to do DIY tutorials. I love seeing her adventuring posts and her outfits!

Sponsor PonyChops in December

It's that time of month again guys (insert period joke here).
So here's derpy Effy's stupid face. Be thankful she dosn't have food around her hairy mouth for once!

Wanna sponsor me? I have a ton of options to suit all kind of bloggers! I try my best to promote all of my lovely sponsors and comment on their blogs!

Here are the stats:
9000+ pageviews last month
16,000+ Tumblr followers
1000+ followers on other social media

Meet the November Sponsors - Part 1

I'm excited to introduce you to all of my new November sponsors! Please check some time to check out these ladie's blogs, I promise you they're all worth a read!

1. The Life of a Cupcake - Jules' blog is filled with fun ideas, fashion & beautiful pictures. I love the way Jules writes her blog, you can really get to know her personality. She's crazy adorable too.

2. Blargle Fargle - Rai is a funky haired fashionista. Her blog is filled with outfit posts and adorable illustrations. I can't get over how amazing her fashion sense is, I want everything she wears.

3. My Billie - Melanie shares her wonderful blog designs and creative mood boards. Her blog is so creative and fun. I always leave Mel's blog feeling inspired and thoughtful.

4. Billie Jean - A blog filled with wonderful fashion and stunning photos! This lady needs to be a model, seriously amazing fashion sense and she shows the clothes off so well!

5. Lazy Explorers - Chloe shares some beautiful fashion & art finds as well as lots of outfit posts. Chloe is guilty of making me spend too much money, she always finds things I want to buy on etsy!

6. Caked Vintage - Jessa has the most wonderful hair and fashion sense. She shares lots of beautiful pictures as well as tons of outfit posts! I love the way she always photographs her outfit posts in the most stunning and natural surroundings.

7. Beth Squidly - Beth shares her beautiful tattoos, colourful outfits and lots more. I love how diverse Beth's blog is, she's very creative and finds lots of interesting things to talk about.

8. Louise Amabilis - Louise makes vintage inspired clothing and has such a great fashion sense. I love her clothing! It's so classic and flattering.

9. GG's Pin-up Couture - Stunning fascinators and hair accessories that will add a big wow factor to any outfit! I need the Merry-Go-Round fascinator in my life please!!

10. Sole Designs - Fun, unique and affordable jewellery by Katia. I love the way she presents her jewellery. Check out Katia's blog here, she's an absolute stunner!

My New Sponsor System!

I just wanted to let you guys know I'm changing my sponsor set up!
I've started using Passion Fruit which I think will hopefully make it easier for you guys to renew ads each month.
I still have free ad spaces don't worry! Just enter "SWAPPONY" when purchasing a "button swap" to get your's free :)

Meet the October Sponsors! Part 1

I want to introduce you all to my October sponsors. These ladies have given me countless hours of fun reading! If you have the time please go and check their blogs out.

1. Candy Pow - Casey's blog is full of visual treats. She's a photographer and shares with us some beautiful self portraits. I especially love this post on hair dye.

2. The Quiet Owl - I love Karen's blog, she posts a combination of daily life, beautiful inspiration and outfit posts. I especially love this post on the Kentuck Arts & Crafts fair.

3. Caked Vintage - Jessa always posts great fashion inspiration on her blog. She's got amazing fashion sense and I love to read her outfit posts. This is one of my latest favs.

4. Pearl & Earl - Jessa and Judd's blog is full of fun, nature and creativity. I love seeing photos from the adventures they go on with their dogs. Check out their Pumpkin Painting post.

5. Arrow In the Eye - Beth shares some brilliant thrifting finds on her blog. She has a great taste for interiors, I find myself wanting almost everything she posts. Check out her Glassware collection.

6. Blue Wonderful - Lexie is an artist and it shows throughout her blog. She's very creative and has a great eye for fashion. Have a nosey at Lexie's new hair style, I think it looks beautiful.

7. Alex & Arthur - I love to visit Alex's blog, not only does she have great taste in decor and fashion , but she shares yummy vegan recipes too! & she has an adorable dog called Arthur. Check out her post about her parent's new pup. He's so squishy and cute!!

8. Lazy Explorers - Chloe shares her adorable outfits and beautiful fashion sense with us. I love all her outfit posts, and she's constantly finding cute clothes I want to buy. Check out this awesome outfit post.

9. Tea for Two - The girls at Tea for Two have amazing vintage style. They're so beautiful too! I love this interview with Georgina from By George.

10. Grits & Moxie - Jennifer always has something fun to share on her blog! She posts a ton of creative DIY posts and I love to read about her daily life. Check out her Spooky House post.

11. Boux Who - Daisy is a talented illustrator and often shares cute doodles and digital illustration with us. I especially love her masked lady drawings.

September Sponsors - Part 2

Here are some more of my lovely sponsors! Please go and check their blogs, they're all very talented and interesting people.

 [Etsy] [Blog] [Facebook]

Hi, I'm Midge! I am an artist and designer for my feminist centered etsy shop, Modern girl Blitz, as well as a zinester, crafter and over all DIY enthusiast. And I like to collect fake glasses. I wear many hats, so check me out on the interwebs if you have any hats in common with me!

 

[Blog] [Etsy] 

I am a family loving, fashion fanatic, art-obsessed, goofy geek who spends her time blogging on Kitty Snooks. Kitty Snooks is a blog about the things that fascinate me in life, my art, and other miscellaneous thoughts that I decide to share. I hope you'll find some inspiration or at least a laugh or two whilst visiting my blog!

 

 [Blog] [Shop] [Twitter]

Well hello there. To be grammatically correct, as I generally am, I'm Em. But I prefer it with a lower case 'e'. I describe myself as being quite possibly a dinosaur made up of several cupcakes taped together, painted blue, & sprinkled with glitter. Bitch.  

I am a baker, a crafter, an iPhone-Photographer. An occassional jewellery maker, plastic dinosaur collector & Blogger.

 [Blog] [Twitter] [Instagram]

Nice to meet you. I am a collector of vintage, floral, cameras, and knickknacks. I am a beginner in the world of sewing and crafts. I hope to sell handmade odds and ends in my very own shop one day. Most of the time, I can be found with Dominick, who is my best friend, love dove, and side kick.

 

[Blog] [Twitter] [Etsy] 

I am a vintage shop owner, blogger, photography enthusiast, and self taught graphic designer living in California below the beautiful Yosemite Valley.  I am a bit of a wildflower with a passion for discovery and a love of adventure no matter how big or how small.   I grew up on a thousand acre ranch I have lovingly titled The Thousand Acre Woods.  I still reside there with my family, my husband Christopher Robin, and our two dogs and three cats.  My blog follows me as I navigate through this wonderful journey as a business owner, writer, and designer.

September Sponsors - Part 1

I'd like to introduce you all to my lovely sponsors! I highly recommend you give these blogs and visit and show them some love!

 [Blog] [Pinterest] [Twitter]

Hi! I'm Melanie from My Billie--a lifestyle and design blog. Over there we focus on keeping things positive and creative! You'll find posts on crafting and fashion DIYs, design tutorials and peaks into my everyday life. My blog also houses my design services--My Billie Designs. I hope you'll stop by and say hello : )

[Blog] [Shop] [Twitter]

Oh, hai lovelies! My name is Emily. I'm a 26-year-old tattoo collector, vegetarian, and pet mama to a fluffball of a cat named Buddha, and a "summer sausage" of a dog named Calla Lily. I adore pretty photos, handmade goods, and vintage/thrift shopping. In my free time, I run a small vintage shop on Etsy and a lil' lifestyle blog called Tea Tree, where I blog about living in the northwoods of Michigan and everything I love and believe in. Oh, I do hope you'll stop by! 

[Blog] [Shop] [Facebook]

Hi!  We're Judd + Jessa, a photographer and an artist who fell madly in love and share our lives with 2 doggies and a pretty kitty. Check out our adventures, DIYs, vegetarian recipes, favorite handmade goods, old bikes and more over at Pearl + Earl's Good-time Vintage Blog. We love making new friends!  And if you love vintage clothes, scope out our finds over at J2 Vintage on Etsy.  It's so nice to meet you!  xox

[Blog] [Shop] [Instagram]

Hello Darlings, I'm Autumn Bee, blogger from The Busy Bee and shop owner of Gypsybeee Vintage! I'm a wife, vintage hoarder, home maker, amateur chef, and stay at home mommy to two littles. On my blog you can find all things vintage (mostly focusing on mid century goodness), recipes, DIY projects, and all kids of other random things that inspire me. Come on over and say hello!

[Blog] [Facebook] [Flickr]

HELLO!  My name is Jessie and my blog is My Mod Style.  I use my blog to showcase my love for design, life and nature. I love inspiring people to live better everyday lives. Enjoy the simple things and make the best out of every moment. I take lots of pictures and share many of them on my blog.
I eat plants, not animals. (I'm Vegan!)  I am passionate about the environment and enjoy spreading awareness through my blog!  Please stop by and say hello!

[Blog] [Etsy]

Hello! My name is Crystal & I blog over at Billie Jean. I have recently made the transition over from "lifestyle" blog to "fashion" blog! I post pictures of my outfits & sometimes my little one, Tory, will join in on the fun too! I have a business degree & a background in fashion & although I am a stay at home mommy right now, I will soon be out in the real world again, hopefully starting a career in the fashion industry! Besides my blog, I also own a jewelry shop on Etsy called, Billie Jean Jewels! I'd love for you guys so stop by my blog & say hello! I love hearing from new readers!!

 

 [Blog] [Shop] [Facebook]

Hi, I'm Sammy and I have a mass of curly hair :)

I am currently starting a new chapter of my life as a fashion and textiles student on the hills of Wiltshire, England. I am living with my soon to be husband, Ben where I am starting to get to grips with student life. I am originally from a sleepy seaside town in Somerset where I was living in my little comfort zone but decided I wanted to get my butt in gear and start my dream of getting in the textile industry. I blog over at The Cookie Button where you will usually find me rambling on about my day to day life and pursuing my hobby - crafting.

[Blog] [Twitter]

I'm Alex and this is my frenchie pal Arthur, he's my most favourite thing in the world.  I want to share his cuteness with you as well as other cool things I find along the way.  I'm currently working on reopening my etsy store and translating the Marvelous Mail Livejournal community over to the blog world.  I love music, cooking, crafting and cartoons.  Arthur loves sleeping, Frisbees, walks to the park, and tuna.

 

[Blog] [StoreEnvy] [Portfolio]

My name is Lexie, and I run a little blog called Blue Wonderful. I'm an artist and crafter, and I like talking about art, style, photos and life. I also sell some of my art, along with handmade clutches and wallets, on Storenvy. Come and visit me, and be prepared for my extra shot of excitement because it's Fall, my favorite season!