It is my duty to tell you that these boots are a wardrobe staple this fall/winter. They can be paired with dresses and jeans for a super laid back look. I really wanted the ones from Rag&Bone (here), but opted for these at Steve Madden. I think they almost look identical.
Dress: F21 $28, Boots $45 on sale at Marshalls. Similar (here)
Baseball T’s are my favorite. I’m always on the hunt for the perfect one. This one from F21 made the cut so I bought three. Hope you guys are having a great week so far. 
Ok so I was getting tired of the Crustacean Crab my husband had me making every other week, so I put a twist to it. I did the exact same thing, but with sea bass instead of crab. It was amazing! I’ll think you guys will like it and it’s much easier. In case you missed it here’s the recipe.
I purposely buy a size larger in most of my clothing so they won’t be so form fitting. Especially if it’s for an everyday look. Date night is another story. Have a great day!
Wearing: Zara top, F21 Skirt, Charlotte Olympia Heels, Givenchy Bag.
movie night with my fam…
blueberries, raspberries, bananas and a little orange juice…
4 out of 70 of my cousins. Literally! Tell my favorite cousin Erica (the one on the left) Happy Birthday! She is one of my best friends!
Dinner from the other night. It’s a huge month. It’s my mom and dad’s Birthday. Can’t wait to celebrate them.
My friend Amy made us fresh soup when my daughter was sick. She is the sweetest !
Most mornings for breakfast I will either have vegetables and fruit juiced, egg whites with spinach or greek yogurt.
I love fresh berries, mangos and bananas with my yogurt. Blueberries are filled with antioxidant, low in calorie and high in fiber which is great for your skin. They say strawberries are good for your hormones. I eat it with a plain greek yogurt that only has 5 carbs per serving. When you buy the individual packages of greek yogurt take a peak on the back at the carbs, it’ll be from 17-40 per serving. This is why I stick to this one. You can find it at Sprouts. If it’s a little bitter, drizzle a little honey on top. Finally add that fabulous granola from Skinny-Rules.com (I also throw in my flax seeds that I take daily) and you are set with a low carb breakfast!
Have a happy day!
For the past couple of years I’ve been avoiding going out with groups of women because sometimes I feel that women are catty, furthermore I’d rather be at home relaxing with my family than going out and not enjoying myself. I prefer to go out when I know things won’t be forced because let’s face it, we all have those people that has those group of friends and you don’t feel the love or sincerity in the room. I like to surround myself with good energy always, cause I bring it with me.
Well my friend had a birthday dinner and I tried to avoid it. Even if I wouldn’t have gone, I would have taken her to a great restaurant and gotten her an amazing gift, but this year she wasn’t having it. She kindly expressed that my presence was much more valuable. I’ve only known her 4 years but she supports everything that I do and shows up to everything! I thought about it, so I went and had the most amazing time. I felt the love her friends had for her (she has an amazing group of friends) which made me comfortable, and the way she smiled all night made all of us have a blast. I’m glad I went to support my friend.
Sometimes we take the easy way out of things for our own selfish reasons and have to realize that it’s not about us. We get close minded due to our experiences which forces us to protect ourselves. I do this so much and I’m working on a change. I’m also glad my friend expressed herself to me rather than just cut me off, because I’m not a communicator, I just will leave you alone. I also learned that if you feel hurt by something someone is doing to you, if you care you should express it. If that person doesn’t take your feelings into account then it’s time to move on. I felt that her friendship was worth it. Happy to call her my friend.
Have a great day everyone.
Wearing: F21 Sweater, Current Elliot Denim Jeans, Christian Louboution Heels, Givenchy Bag
I eat granola every morning with fruit and greek yogurt. I reevaluated what I was putting in my mouth (to many carbs) since my goal was weight loss and being healthy, and wanted to make a change so I needed a good alternative. Skinny-Rules.com heard my cry and came to my rescue with this special recipe just for me. I added flax seeds, chia seeds and cinnamon. Thank you Skinny-Rules!
All done!
Wearing: Express Vest (similar here), F21 T-shirt (similar here), J Brand Jeans, Christian Louboutin Heels.
Tea time
Such an amazing theme for a kids party
Partytime
Josie Maran has the best products. The whipped Argan Oil Body Butter is my absolute favorite!
Baby boy so it’s all blue.
Yesterday I attended one of the best tea parties ever. After that I had to rush over to my little cousins birthday party that was also so much fun, then I picked my husband up and we went to get cupcakes at Crumbs Bakery. He decided to snap a couple pics of me afterwards. My YSL heels once again never fails me. Wore them all day and was comfortable. Hope you guys had a great weekend.
Every Sunday I go to breakfast, relax, catch up on my magazines and watch the OWN channel. It always feeds my soul as well as teach me something new. I always make sure I have a pen and pad near by to take notes. T.D Jakes was on there this week and the quotes I took from him really stuck with me. I’ll share them with you.
” Love people on the level they can handle, rather than the love you can really give them.” My husband is good at this. He always tells me to treat people accordingly. I’m working on it.
“You don’t have a relationship if you don’t have trust.” I knew this already, but sometimes you have hope for people.
“You don’t get angry with the people you don’t care about.” If you do get angry, it’s worth working on.
“Everyone doesn’t think like you.” I need to get this through my head!
“Love someone that hurt you.” I do that…always.
“Don’t energize where you’ve been, energize where you’re going” don’t dwell on your mistakes, you’re human.
“Attack the issue and not the problem.”
“When you hold on to your history you do it at the expense of your destiny.” Powerful!
“Forgiveness is a gift you give yourself.” Please forgive:)
Wearing: Juicy Couture Play-suit~ Chanel Bag ~Brian Atwood Heels.
These products are my current favorite. I’ve always used eye cream and I’m a huge fan of the La Prairie’s Eye Complex. It’s worth the splurge. This Florabotanica Perfume will have people chasing you down telling you how good you smell. I recently discovered this Sweet Almond Oil Moisturizing Body Lotion from Victoria Secret that smells so fresh and clean. It leaves your skin soft. I put it on before bed.
I’m in love with everything Nars especially this . I’m not a fan of foundation, but occasionally I’ll put some on and this gives you a smooth airbrush finish. I use very little and it goes a long way. Benefit is another beauty product line that I love! This Don’t Stray by Benifit is perfect to place under the eyes and under your brows for a brightening affect.
This is all you need for your entire face…
My hair has been in a bun for the past three weeks. It’s important to brush your hair out, not just the edges because this prevents breakage. It’s also good to keep your hair moisturized especially after a workout. The sweat can dry it out. If the hair is dry it’ll be easier to snap. I use the old school Pink Moisturizing lotion (works great for kids) and . If you can’t find it, hair lotion works just as well. I got both products from Sally’s beauty supply.
I love bubble baths! I love mint and lime so this bath soak from The Boutique () makes me feel like I’m at a spa. I got this at Marshall’s. has proven to me that their entire line works wonders. This shampoo really creamy. It’ll leave your hair feeling so soft and looking extra shinny!
Updates
My little brother has been in the hospital for the past week in a half so that is the reason for my lack of updates. We are very close and I felt really bad for him, so I really didn’t want to do anything. He’s a strong guy so he’s doing much better. Thanks to all the prayers from everyone. Thanks for understanding.
Zara top and shorts. Camilla Skovgaard Heels.
Attempt something you thought was complicated
Cheesecake is one thing that I’ve never attempted because first off it’s fattening and second its complicated. I told myself that I would step out the box and try new things so I gave it a try. I don’t like my cheesecake too thick, so I made mines just the way I prefer and everyone in my house loved it. Try the recipe here.
Fresh whipped cream (here)…
Enjoy!
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