Happy Friday, everyone!! It’s a special Friday because I’m stressed as old balls with this upcoming book release and book tour. So when I say special, I mean zits, it’s a zit kind of Friday. I haven’t broken out in probably a year now, but my body is saying, “Calm the f*ck down, Juli, or we will punish you.” A the punishment is happening. I feel like a teenager again. Who am I kidding, I feel like a 24 year old again. Damn acne. I CURSE THE DAY YOU WERE BORN. Anyone know what movie that’s from?
Anywho, I want to tell you about something special. Because my publisher is the best publisher ever, they have agreed to do something pretty damn cool. In honor of celebrating the release of my newest baby Juli Bauer’s Paleo Cookbook, I also want to celebrate my little baby who’s been the greatest joy in my life: my little Jackson. Not all animals are as lucky as him to have a loving home. So to bring light to some of those who aren’t as fortunate as him, my publisher and I wanted to do something really special, I mean REALLY special!
If you preorder a copy of my new cookbook between now and midnight on August 17, my publisher will donate 100 percent of their profit from those orders to an animal charity of my choice. I’ve been looking into different charities and I’m still trying to figure out which one would be the perfect fit but I will definitely keep you updated.
If you’re planning on attending one of my upcoming events, not to worry, you can go into the store and preorder your copy and they will hold it for you until we can get together for my book signing!
Having Jackson in my life has brought me so much joy and so many amazing memories, that I want to make sure that is possible for other dogs and families. Huge thank you to Victory Belt Publishing for making this possible. Here are some of the sites you can preorder from to support an animal charity:
{ Barnes & Noble | Indigo | Amazon | Walmart }
Now let’s get started on some outfits! As I said before, I head out on book tour next week. And since I’ll be heading on the road for 12 or 13 days, I have A LOT of outfits planned. And zit cream bottles to pack. I’ll need regular day outfits, workout outfits, book tour outfits, and a sh*t ton of shoes. Below this weeks outfits I’ll be sharing exactly what I’ll be packing in my suitcase, first for my day-to-day outfit and then what I have planned for book tour outfits!
I just recently got this jacket because I wanted something light to transition from summer to fall and because I wanted something that was longer. Most of my jackets go to my waist or middle of the butt, but I don’t have any light, long ones. When I found this jacket online, I was worried that it was going to be pretty crap-tastic since it was so cheap, but it really isn’t! It’s a great material that I will be taking with me on a plan rides and for evenings out in every city on book tour!
Tee | Jacket | Similar Jeans One & Two | Flats | Sunglasses
We had one rainy, gloomy and cool day in Colorado this week and it reminded me that HOLY SH*T, it’s September soon. Which means I will be dreaming of pumpkin spice and baking and outfits will soon be long sleeve. Hence why the pieces I’m sharing with you this week are perfect transitional outfits to help you welcome fall with open arms. This top is from 3 years ago but I found it again! along with a short sleeve AND a tank top, if you’re just not ready to take fall on quite yet!
Top | Similar Scarf | Jeans | Similar Booties | Purse | Sunglasses
This top is a tank that I will definitely be bringing on book tour with me. Because you can dress it up for an out to dinner night or just wear it with a comfy pair of jeans and some flats. It’s pretty thin and cuts up closer towards the neck so it reveals a little more skin in all the right places. I just love this top! I wish they had more colors because I would totally buy more!
Top | Jeans | Heels | Necklace | Sunglasses
While I’m packing my suitcase for book tour, I’m thinking about staying as comfortable as possible. That means lots of flats, flip flops, t-shirts, dresses and jeans. I plan on only being uncomfortable while doing a book signing. I’m not even going to act like I prefer to wear heels to flats. That would be a lie. So here’s what you’ll be seeing in my “comfy clothes” side of the suitcase.
For the uncomfortable side, you’ll be finding book tour outfits. Still haven’t fully decided which outfit I’m going to wear to which city and I’m still figuring out shoes, but here’s an idea of what you’ll be seeing in some of the cities.
Are you coming to visit me on the first leg of my book tour?!
Hey Juli, I forgot to mention the Grey tank with the crazy big necklace looks awesome.
T
Juli,
Reading these negative comments makes me disappointed in some of your readers to think that you are using a very generous donation as a ploy to sell more books. You and your publisher are recognizing a charity that is much deserving and you shouldn’t have to hear words other than THANK YOU for your generosity. You are a wonderful person that inspires so many of us daily and we are very grateful for you!
yeah it’s pretty rough, thankfully it’s only a few people. the rest of people have been awesome! thank you so much for the support, Lizzie!
you know that scene in “dumb and dumber” where jim carey puts his finger on lauren holly’s lips to shut her up? that’s sort of what I want to do to you people.
it doesn’t matter if juli was donating money she made from selling crack or printing anit-beiber shirts. the point is ANIMALS ARE BEING HELPED.
get off the high horse you people beat to death (animal abuse) and do something useful with your time. as for my family, we preordered three copies so we can give two as gifts. this makes a small difference on this planet in which we are all a part of.
remember: if you’re not part of the problem, you’re part of the solution.
“internet arguing is for idiots”
– george washington.
I am SUPER excited for the signing in Atlanta. I can’t wait to see what you put together from your suitcase full of awesomeness. I think it’s admirable that your publisher is willing to make a donation for the greater good and any worthy charity is a good choice, regardless. So well done.
On another note, hope you have time to get in a WOD while traveling. The Garage is just a few miles from the bookstore in Atlanta and we’d love to have you.
Yikes. If you don’t like that her publisher is donating part of the proceeds (on a sale price), then wait until it isn’t on sale and there is no donation attached (although that would be really fiscally stupid). Would you rather her publisher not donate anything to help animals? I am not understanding. If you like her recipes, and think he dog is cute, or whatever, then that’s great. I have two rescue dogs and while I think there is probably a major over-breeding rate in this country (and I know dogs are probably pre-orderd from breeders too sometimes), dogs (and other domesticated pets) need homes and she gave a dog a home. I am having a problem with you voicing your disappointment without a suggestion as to how she should have done something ‘better’. I’m all about being opinionated but at least have a cogent reason. Julie, keep up the awesome work!
Em
It’s always the same, every time I go to your blog for a recipe, I finished by shopping for clothes !
All I can say about the negative comments above is BITCHES BE CRAZY!
I love that you and your publisher are donating to such a worthy cause and I love that you referenced the sex and the city movie!
Also, I think I definitely need that blue and white romper in my life.