I AM A PROUD TO BE A WOMAN!

Although, I haven't been blogging that frequently in the month of March, I wanted to make sure I squeezed in a post that was dedicated to Women's Month! I'm must say that I'm incredibly blessed to be the woman that I am today but I'm even more privileged to be a member of rich HER-story of women who have left an amazing legacy for women today.

We are the gate keepers of life, we are strong, phenomenal, complex, intelligent, dreamers, sexy, sultry, exotic, powerful, independent, nuturers, givers, ambitious, lovers...We are...fearfully wonderfully made...We are women.

ICYMI: Kenya Moore Debuts New Music Video

If you enjoy watching Miss Kenya Moore every Sunday on the hit show, Real Housewives of Atlanta then you HAVE to watch her new music video "Gone With the Wind Fabulous." The tune is catchy and the video will surely bring you laughs...I don't want to say anything "more" you'll just have to watch for yourself...enjoy!



Out With the Old...

Nothing quite says it's officially spring until you perform a good ole "spring cleaning." While most people take this time of year to go through their closets tossing donating old things and making room for a new wardrobe, I thought I would share with you guys four ways you can expand your cleaning into your life.

1. Try a physical cleanse. I'm no physician so before you start any type of cleanse you should consult your doctor but I've read about cleanses (3-day cleanses to more days) and how many people feel great after. So do your research, pick one that works for you! Even if cleansing isn't your thing, something as simple as eating better, drinking more water and adequate exercise could make a world of difference in how you feel.
2. Try a financial cleanse. This is great for anyone who is trying to become more financially fit. Purge those credit cards or work toward paying them off!! More importantly, take this time to challenge yourself to save and cut out unnecessary spending (frequent dining out, shopping for clothes/shoes a lot etc.). Establish a savings goal and spend sometime with a financial advisor to work on getting your financial portfolio together.
3. Try a negativity cleanse. Remove all negativity from your mind, your language, your heart and your environment. This can be people having a negative influence over your life, gossip/drama to distractions that have prevented you from achieving life goals. One good place to start is your cell phone! Many people consider their cell phone a life line but be real, everyone in your phone doesn't have your best interest in life nor is everyone the positive energy you need to be around.
4. Try a love cleanse. There are a lot of love sick people out there with broken hearts and it's these symptoms that continue to prevent them from moving on.Often times people assume the easiest way of getting over someone is by dating someone else but it doesn't work. Learn to fly solo for awhile, learn to forgive, allow your wounds to heal and when the time is right; better yet when you least expect it, new love will float in.

What cleanses will you try? Do you have any other creative cleanses to add?

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Postcard It...

I absolutely love to travel! Living out of a suitcase doesn't bother me one bit because I'd like to think that everyday we live should be an adventure. In fact as I sit here right now writing this post, I've been perusing some online literature about cool destinations (I'm also obsessed with the Travel Channel).

There is just so much to see in the world and I love LOVE to experience culture. It's refreshing, invigorating, uplifting, soul-searching FUN!!

I'm truly blessed to say that I've had several opportunities to travel around the world that most don't ever get to see in their lifetime. I'm thankful for these memories because they are absolutely priceless. All the pictures in the world can't capture the full experience---the taste, the sound, the smell, the touch, and the sights.

If you ever get a chance to travel, DO IT! If you get an opportunity to travel out of your homeland, DO IT! If you get an opportunity to live overseas, DO IT! It's certainly a life changing experience but it will make a world a difference in your character.

And don't forget to postcard it!

Photo Courtesy of Flickr.com/Yongmei

3.1.2013

I don't know whether or not to be excited that it's a NEW month or to be devasted that we are on the brink (or by the time you read this, we might be in the middle of it!) of a sequester for our Nation. I usually actually never discuss politics on my blog because I think it's a sensative topic and can get messy;however, I would remissed if I didn't share with my readers that it grinds my gears that members of Congress aren't working together for the betterment of the people.

It seems now a days that the phrase "WE the People" is merely just words, no meaning. I'm definitely not waving a party flag here, I'm just saying that we've got to do better. I hope things turn around because the way it looks, we are in for a rude awakening. Hold on...

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Photo Courtesy of Flickr.com/By Twg1942

My Academy Awards Top Picks for Best Dressed

Unfortunately, I didn't watch the Academy Awards last night but I ALWAYS make sure I watch the red carpet! For those of us fashionistas/nistos, it's exciting time of year to catch all the Hollywood glam-glam take place on that plush red carpet.

With that said, here are my top picks (in no particular order because it was definitely hard to choose):

1. Jessica Chastain
2. Charlize Theron
3. Halle Berry
4. Reese Witherspoon
5. Jennifer Aniston
6. Jennifer Lawrence
7. Kerry Washington
8. Amy Adams
9. Jennifer (JHud) Hudson
10. Kelly Rowland
11. Catherine Zeta-Jones
12. Kimora Lee Simmons

Check out my top picks photos and other red carpet fashion hit or misses via Yahoo.

Photo Courtesy of Flickr.com/By Ebbandflowphotography

Love yourself first...

As we all know, Valentine's Day is around the corner and for those of you who are celebrating it with your main squeeze/significant other or solo (don't be sour, your time will come), just remember self-love is the BEST love you can ever receive.

To truly enjoy the gift of love, it begins with YOU! If you don't understand that your self-worth is far greater than your networth than you've truly missed the mark of what love really means. While it can be an incredible feeling, an indescribable emotion, it can also be dangerous, blinding even if you haven't first learned how to love YOU for you first.

So take some time for yourself this Valentine's Day! Treat yourself, indulge a little.--whether it's treating yourself to a nice meal, shopping! or pampering yourself, spends some quality time with yourself and be reminded of the greatest gift life has to offer us all...LOVE.

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!! Xx

Photo Courtesy of Flickr.com/By SnapShotStrawn


*Black History Fact via Biography.com: The parents of actress Halle Berry chose their daughter's name from Halle's Department Store, a local landmark in her birthplace of Cleveland, Ohio.

Ever wonder how a pair of "Red bottoms" are made?

Since the Groundhog didn't see his shadow, looks like spring will be blossoming in the coming days. While I am personally excited for warmer weather, my allergies are not looking forward to an early spring. However, when it comes to fashion, (no matter what the season is), it's exciting time to take a look at hot fashion. Of course in honor of wear red month, it's only right that we kick it off with the story of how a hot pair of Christian Loubotins also known as "red bottoms" are made.

Many women and men drool over these shoes and while most know they come from Paris, some do not know how much work goes into creating these masterpieces. So sit back and enjoy this enlightening journey of how one man's obsession with shoes became a dream business.



Video Courtesy of Youtube.com/ By NetAPorter

*Black History Fact via Biography.com: After African-American performer Josephine Baker expatriated to France, she famously smuggled military intelligence to French allies during World War II. She did this by pinning secrets inside her dress, as well as writing them in invisible ink on her sheet music.