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How To make Butterfly Shrimp
My new favorite way to eat shrimp is to butterfly them. The pictures pretty much speak for themselves. Cut all the way through right before it seems like you are about to split it. I clean out anything I see black, vein-y or slimy. Then all I do is add Himalayan Pink Salt and Pepper. Then I turn the pot on high, add butter and lay them down meat facing the grill. Then after they’re done while still on the fire I squeeze lemon on top. That’s it. I can eat like ten of these. I sometimes make it with a baked potato and a salad or just plain, it’s up to you. Enjoy!!!
Let me know if you’d like to see more cooking segments. xoxo
Shirt Dress Cover Up + Plain White Top + Skinny Jeans
Hey guys I hope you had a great weekend. I didn’t do much but work and relax.
As you can tell this look is my signature look. I love anything long and flow-y that I can throw over a tank whether it’s with shorts or a pair of jeans as shown here. It’s still pretty hot this way so this my transition look to kinda get ready for fall. For more looks like these check some of them out here, here and here.
Talk to you soon. xoxo
Wearing: Zara Shirt Dress Cover Up (alternative look for fall here), Gap Plain White Top, Citizen of Humanity Skinny Jeans, Jimmy Choo Anouk Pumps.
you can have something and not appreciate it until it vanishes…
There are people and things in my life that I have lost. I never knew how important those things were to me until they disappeared.
This is why I focus more on day-to-day moments, rather than the past or my future. Of course be smart and save and plan for your future, but I’m saying this to say, at all cost do whatever it is that you have to do to be your best, and your happiest. This is why it’s important to live in the present so we can enjoy and reflect on the daily treasures life can bring. When we focus on the now we can also do fine tuning when needed, whether that is eliminating or adding certain things to our lives. If we appreciated what we had there would be no room for sorrow, (why) because we would have valued it right?
Focus and be grateful for the things and the people around you. Make yourself happy and remember to always be kind even when it’s hard. If we try to live like this we will always be on the winning side. You don’t want to look back ten years from now with regrets… wishing you had something that has now vanished.
Wearing: Button down shirt tied up, old skirt (alternative here), Gucci Heels (alternative here, here), Givenchy Bag.
snap shots
Selfie a couple weeks back…
With my brother at his evaluation…
My big sis knew I had a rough week so she made me brunch and cocktails…
Onyx our new poodle has brought all smiles to my house… 
Can’t get enough of this tie-dye dress from F21 (alternative here).
“the most attractive thing you can be is everything you say you are”
Wearing: Top, Vest (and here), Paige Denim Jeans, Giuseppe Zanotti Wedges, Marc Jacob Bag.
Fingers Crossed
“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle”
“Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one that gets burned” Gautana Budda
“Life is playfulness… We need to play so that we can rediscover the magic all around us.” Flora Colado
“It’s only with gratitude that life becomes rich.” Dietrich Bonhoeffer
” A thankful person is thankful under any circumstances.” Baha’u’llah
Wearing: Fringed Jacket, Grey Hudson Jeans, Printed Tank, Jimmy Choo Black Suede Pumps, Chanel Bag, Lipstick by Milani in the color Sangria.
power trip
This past week has been one of the hardest weeks for me. I’ve been fighting with my gut instinct for quite some time. Being faced with life changing decisions tends to weigh heavy on you mentally, emotionally, and physically. After much prayer and meditation, I realized that it was fear of change that made me most uncomfortable.
There may be things in your life that hinder your growth. Every THING is not permanent. Things come into your life for reasons, seasons, and lifetimes. Maybe it’s time to reevaluate. Take inventory of the things that surround you. If they no longer serve a positive purpose in your life, or are keeping you from reaching your highest potential, it’s ok to let it go.
Ask yourself…are you happy? Or are you just comfortable? It may be time to shake things up a bit… it will be for the benefit of YOU. It may be scary but you have to just believe in YOU and have faith in God knowing that He will carry you all the way… 
Wearing: Forever 21 Self-Tie Neck Shirt Dress, Christian Louboutin Heels, Gucci Bag.
gotta find my way back to you…
Wearing: Target top, Gap Tank, Paige Denim Shorts, Giuseppe Zanotti Booties, Givenchy Bag.
fall style
it’s the middle of the week
xoxo!
uniform to beat the heat
Hey everyone. Hope you all had a great weekend. It’s been so hot and I want to put a couple of fall looks together but it’s almost impossible! If the heat doesn’t subside by next week I will put a pic collage up to show you what’s necessary for the new season. Hope you understand. xoxo 
Wearing: Free People Top, Hudson Cut Off Shorts, YSL Heels, Phillip Lim Bag.
black or white
Famous quotes that I love:
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart.”
Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud.
Maya Angelou
The things that we love tell us what we are.
Thomas Aquinas
Whoever is happy will make others happy too.
Anne Frank
Your big opportunity may be right where you are now.
Napoleon Hill
Have a great week. xoxo
Wearing: Off the shoulder Blouse (alternative here,here, and here), White Shorts, Giuseppe Zanotti Heels, Chanel Bag.
Maui Video Dairy/Tips on where to stay
Labor Day
Wearing: Plaid Shirt, Paige Denim White Jeans, Alexander Wang Heels, LV Bag (alternative here and here), Dior Shades.