CoffeeTalk: Tips For Packing Light

Today I'm sharing some simple tips for packing and traveling light.

Summary:
1. Check the weather - and plan ahead acordingly
2. Plan out all your outfits on your bed, by each day.
3. Have one travel outfit that is easily copied with one simple change.
4. Mix & Match - try to maximize layering pieces to re-wear and re-mix.

CoffeeTalk: Posing With A Baby Bump

Summary:
1. When posing with a growing belly please remember to be safe first and foremost.  Keep feet separated, take it slow, and avoid moving or risky poses.
2. Then shift weight on the back leg, and create twist and interest using your shoulders instead of your waist.
3. And never ever do that one cliche pose. 

See the original CoffeeTalk on Posing too. 

CoffeeTalk Vlog: It's Been So Darn Long!

I know it's been forever *not really, but I'm exaggerating for dramatic effect* since I last vlogged.  Here's why that is.  And a moment to thank you all as well for everything you've done.

Links mentioned:   Instagram  and my official Joanna Haughton Site, and Acting Blog.   Plus, the feature film I'm producing, Synchronicity.

*linking up with CoffeeDate*

Coffee Talk: Some Things You Can't Vlog

I was going to vlog like usual.  But then this happened, and well, some things I just can't describe to you.
I have to show you.
Some mornings are bliss.

*linking up here*

Coffee Talk Vlog: Wearing Bold Outfits

One reader asked where I get the confidence to wear such bold outfits daily.  I answered with my perspective on day to day style.

Coffee Talk: You're The Best!

I just wanted to take one moment to say that you guys are the best community a girl could have.

CoffeeTalk Vlog: Taking Fashion Pictures In Public

Chelsea asks, How do you take fashion post pictures in public? Well, the short answer is you just kind of go ahead and do it.  The long answer is, you just go ahead and do it, with these things in mind.

Here are the posts I reference in this vlog:

On Self-Portraits - thoughts on taking self-portraits
No Shame - it helps a lot to just not care.
These Are My Peeps? - everyone in my neighborhood is nuts, so what's one lady taking pictures of herself?

CoffeeTalk Vlog: Juggling Your Time

I'm continuing to answer your questions, whether they might embarrass me or not.  Today there's two quick questions that I'm answering:

1. How are you so cute? Seriously!
2.  How do you juggle your time ?

Keep those questions coming.  I really appreciate them. Email me or leave a post comment.

CoffeeTalk : No Pictures of Baby Girl

A few of you have already written in with some questions for "Ask Me Anything."  Thanks so much for that.  I really enjoy getting your questions.  Today I start answering them, and the first question comes from Chelsea over at Sunny With A Chance of Sprinkles.   Here goes!

Q: What lead you to the decision to keep your daughter out of your blog and to not use her face in pictures?

Good question.

CoffeeTalk Vlog: Men's Fashion *AKA: crutches, cords, and country bumpkins*

Summary:

Special guest star Adam Ward talks about how he gets ready for a first date, and the various things that he hates in fashion. Plus, how to accessorize a set of crutches  *Otherwise known as:  the death of style*  Also, if you're in Toronto, check out Adam's show on April 6th.

Lastly,  I'm still collecting questions for an ask me anything post/vlog.  So far I have a few but feel free to leave them as comments, or email me at joanna.haughton(at)hotmail.com

CoffeeTalk Vlog: Vegan...Sort Of

Hey guys.  So we're more Vegan here, and you can watch the vid to find out a little bit about why.

Also, here's the links to the cookbooks I mention :  ReFresh,  Fresh, Juice For Life, and Veganomicon.  And the mask on my face is Rare Earth Pore Cleansing Masque.

CoffeeTalk: Skin Care

Here's the summary:

On my super sensitive, acne prone, dry skin,  I use only natural products  - those made with no added fragrances, and with all or as many organic ingredients possible.  I'm a Pure+Simple brand loyalist and recently have been using their Damage Care line that I just love. Really, I should be their spokesperson considering how exclusively I use their products.  Along with the Rosehip Mask, but for tough acne fighting I use the DDF Sulfur Therapeutic Mask. *which I can't find the link to on Sephora because it's been discontinued, but that's where I got it. So I'll be getting just a simple bentonite clay mask as that's what I used before.*

p.s. I am wearing a dress today for Dressember, but you may not necessarily see it as this has pre-empted that program. Sorry! And come back tomorrow for the dress link up.

p.p.s.  Andrew was worried that some of you may think he's abusive due to thinking that he's a "toe dislocator." *as he calls it* So to clarify, I dislocated my toe when I slipped and tripped on a pair of his pajama pants and slammed into his nightstand.  So he's not abusive, just pathologically messy.

CoffeeTalk: My Diet and Exercise

Hey guys,  so today's vlog is possibly my most straight up one ever.   Not intentionally.  I was so rushed and busy that I didn't check my other angles and it wasn't until I went to edit that I realized it was all really, really blurry.  So here's just the straight up, no strange cut-aways video.

I'm talking about my diet and exercise, in answer to a lovely reader question.

Summary:  Use common sense, get educated, eat well, and move.

CoffeeTalk: Smile, You're Going to Die

Morbid title I know.  But the summary is that it doesn't matter, so the only thing that matters in out lives is today and the relationships we form.  So relax and enjoy!

CoffeeTalk: Spicing Things Up!

What do you do when someone asks, "How do you keep things spicy?"
You answer.
Or at least I do.

CoffeeTalk Vid: Mama's Gone! Giveaway

Mama's not paying attention.  She's busy celebrating and doing a happy dance in thanks for all the wonderful readers she has.  So I've taken over the blog!  Yippee!!

Sincerely,
  Baby Girl

*Update! Scavenger Hunt is finished, but don't worry there's still stuff to win*
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To find it start clicking on the nav bar.  Visit my pages, my other sites and click around on the tabs and nav bars.  It's somewhere in there. There's five up for grabs - so only five will get it!

Happy hunting!

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CoffeeTalk: Inside My Closet

One person asked to see inside my closet, and though this one may not be as funny as other CoffeeTalks, I'm yours to command.

Have an idea or suggestion for a future CoffeeTalk?  Feel free to leave it as a comment on this post!

CoffeeTalk Vlog: Caffeine-Free Rhapsody

Summary:
I'm better with caffeine in the morning. 

Pass the brew.

Have an idea for something you want to see?  Leave a suggestion as a comment on this post.  Thanks!
Watch other CoffeeTalk Vids here.

Coffee Talk: Crazy Mama Drama

So yeah, my life is perfect! You believe me, right?

*crickets*

Right?

*more crickets*

Riiight?


Please feel free to leave your suggestions for future CoffeeTalks as a comment. 

Coffee Talk: Thoughts On A Plane

Some random thoughts about being on a plane, and an update on how the wedding went.
They did get married in the end - the Officiant showed up 10 minutes late.
Perhaps it's not as zany as some other ones, but hey, I never said I was funny.

In fact, I think I have expressly denied having any sense of humor at all...on several occasions.
Like this?  Watch more CoffeeTalk Vids here. 

*Disclaimer:  I say "douchebag" twice, and not in reference to the actual item.*