last days of summer

last days of summer

I wore this outfit yesterday while doing a little shopping for my client and my little brother. He goes to college today and although it’s not far away, I’ll miss him. He is officially a grown up now;(

Wearing: H&M Denim Button Down, American Apparel Dress, Vintage Christian Dior Bag, Valentino Spiked Heels.

iphone/snapshots/instagram

iphone/snapshots/instagram

iphone snapshots

iphonehomemade salad…

iphonesomething she can keep for her baby…

iphonewore this dress 3 times already. Think I’ll wear it to church this Sunday…

iphoneif it’s denim…I’m buying it…sold! Follow me on instagram @ majormusthaves if you like.

be thankful, I’m thankful.

be thankful, I’m thankful.

“The way you step up your game is not to worry about the other guy because you can’t control the other guy…you only have control of yourself.” Oprah

Sometimes people think of life as a competition and in that thought process you begin to worry about what others are thinking instead of worrying about yourself. We have to be confident in ourselves and thankful for the things around us. I sometimes get upset about the smallest things, then I check myself or my husband will tell me relax it’s ok (funny because I use to tell him that) I then calm down and ask God to help me chill and not to sweat the small stuff so I can focus all my positive energy on the dreams I want to accomplish without looking back.

Tip of the day: Sometimes when you are telling others what to do you need to tell yourself.

Wearing: Mara Hoffman Dress, CL Heels.

I bought this dress 9 months ago and finally wore it. The night was perfect. Hope you guys have an incredible week.

battles that I constantly push through…

battles that I constantly push through…

It has literally been 106* and up for the past week in a half and I really haven’t felt like leaving my house. Yesterday I had a lunch meeting so I threw this dress on and my favorite heels and headed out.

Wearing: Charlotte Olympia Heels (here), Urban Outfitters Dress.

7 years…still in love

7 years…still in love

He carries our weight on his shoulders, he gives his all, he’s loyal, the friend you wish you had, the husband I thank God for every night.

We’ve been together 9 years and It hasn’t been perfect but when it’s not perfect he knows just the perfect thing to do to show me that he will always consider my feelings and fight for our marriage even when my demands seem a bit irrational. I feel like our relationship has been tested in almost everyway. He knows I love him and will always be loyal to him. His qualities are everything that I love in a man. I love that he’s private, doesn’t show off and will stand behind anything that he does. He’s a great dad, husband and always does thoughtful things for us. I always feel safe when he’s around me because he protects us and treasures his family. He really inspires me and surprises me everyday.

I just wanted to let him know how much he means to me. I’m convinced he was created for me.

Happy Anniversary My LOVE!

there is no mistake too great for you to bounce back from…

there is no mistake too great for you to bounce back from…

Here are some quotes to live by.

All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better. “Ralph Waldo Emerson

A mistake is simply another way of doing things. “Katharine Grahambz

 Believe you can and you’re halfway there. “Theodore Roosevelt

Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant. “Robert Louis Stevenson

iphone, instagram snapshots…

iphone, instagram snapshots…

It in the Small Things

small thingsYou can follow me on instagram @ majormusthaves.

small thingsEnjoy the small things like getting to sit in the passenger seat, smelling candles and talking walks at the park with your family. Have a great day everyone.

comparing yourself is the thief of joy

comparing yourself is the thief of joy

A lot of people sit around and compare themselves to others and this is very unhealthy. We have all done it at one point in our lives, but I’ve realized that everyone is different and beautiful in their own way. It’s is up to us to embrace and love ourselves so we can find a purpose here on earth, then we’ll  feel more fulfilled. Once this is done there is no room for comparing because you’ll then be too busy following your path, not anyone else’s.

Tip of the day: Compare yourself to your previous self…you’ll see the progress in You.

Enjoy your day!

cooking with love…

cooking with love…

salmon, asparagusSalmon, Asparagus, and White Rice:

Salmon- Season with lemon pepper, old bay, pepper and sea salt. I let it sit for a couple hours after I season. I also take a brush and put butter on it after it is thoroughly cooked for presentation as well as taste. Fish tends to look dry when you cook it so this helps. It melts over the fish and gives a shiny looking texture.

Asparagus- Sprinkle balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper…mix.

Rice- cook as much as desired. I always add real butter and sea salt to my rice.

Cook everything on the grill. I melt butter, teriyaki sauce and Korean bb-q sauce in a bowl and brush on as desired. Not everyone in my family likes it so I leave it at the table for whoever does.

grilling salmonsalmon, asparagusgrilled salmon and asparagus dish“Ta-Da”!!!

snapshots

snapshots

Some pics taken over tha past couple, of weeks…

Pic #1 Sky dress Random sandals (similar here), Pic #2 Roxy net top with Target bathing suit, Pic #3 Seven Jeans (similar here), Random top (similar here), Fendi Heels, Pic#4 Alice and Olivia Dress (similar here), Pic #5 Zara Jacket, Nanette Lapore Dress, Pic #6 DKNY Dress (similar here) Steve Madden Flats. See you soon…

stay away from complicated ones…

stay away from complicated ones…

Summer Must Haves:

-Floral pants. They are on sale everywhere so buy and store for next year.

-Wedges. Any color

-Neon. Necklaces and bracelets are great.

-Striped everything. I just ordered a stripped comforter. I love stripes.

-Polka dots. They are everywhere. You can also transition those prints into fall.

I know this list is late, but better late than never. I’ll get the fall list together. One thing for sure that will be on the list is leather pants. I’m on the hunt for the perfect pair. Have a great day!

Wearing: Old Navy T-shirt, Zara Pants, Miu Miu Wedges, Balenciaga Bag.

one top

one top

Have you ever been so in love with an item that you wore it two days in a row? This top was the one that did it for me. Its versatile, comfortable and it was perfect for the hot weather. To top it all off I purchased it from Target! Both outfits without accessories were under $50.

Outfit#1: Target top, f21 shorts, Ysl Heels, Gucci Bag. #2 Targt top, H&M pants, MIU MIU Heels, Prada Bag.

summer nights in California…

summer nights in California…

My family and I went to dinner the other night and no matter how hot the day’s are, the evenings tend to get a bit chilly, so a light coat or a cashmere scarf is always necessary. When I want to stay warm yet still season appropriate I wear jeans with a bright colored blouse. Although I wear colors all year I make sure to get the most use out them them in the summer season. This is what I wore.

I’ve been on the hunt for statement necklaces and cute shoes that doesn’t cost to much for my $100 and under post for next month. I’m in love with this one (here) so far. As far as cute shoes Hunter Wellies caught my eye.

Wearing: French Connection blouse (similar here), Levi’s Jeans (similar here), Dior Bag, CL Heels.

Diy project…Candlestick must haves

Diy project…Candlestick must haves

mustI’ve had a mirrored desk and jewelry chest for a couple years now. I love everything mirrored. If my husband didn’t think it was too girly I would have the night stands and the dresser to match. I wanted to match these candle holders to my desk.  Check out what I did…

mustI first spray painted them silver.

mustI then glued stones around the accent parts of the candle holder. These candlestick holders are a must to any home.  Hope you enjoyed…

making moves

making moves

Don’t let anyone or any situation crush your dreams. I come up with new dreams I want to pursue all the time. When I’m chasing after one of my dreams I put my heart and soul into it so it can manifest.

I remember when I wanted to do real estate, it was when I bought my first house. I started asking my agent questions and next thing you know I was in school and ended up selling a house with him as his assistant. It was completely my deal. Although I finished school I would have sold more homes and went on to take my test if it wasn’t for me letting that agent discourage me. He stole my client and I was hurt. He never paid me. I couldn’t believe I’ve done so much work and here he comes in to take the credit and reap the benefits. I never heard from him again, but believe me his karma caught up with him. I also ran into the client again and I never told her what happened. She even went on to purchase more homes with this agent and I just left it alone. I quit. I was 22 years old then, but still find myself placed in the same situations time and time again.

I will never let anyone get the power over me and ever discourage me to quit ever again. Especially if you know you’ve worked  hard on something, you have to fight for it. I use to think “wow does the evil get rewarded”, but I checked myself. You will get everything that God has in store for you even if it takes a little longer than you planned. You never have to step on anyone or take anything away from anyone, JUST NEVER GIVE UP on faith in YOURSELF!!! What’s meant for you will be yours, but never give someone the power to discourage you from the things you want to do…even if it’s just one of your temporary dreams.

Tip of the day: Consistently remind yourself not to give up…

Wearing: Hurley t-shirt, J brand cargo pants (here), Christian Louboutins (similar here).

The heat is on…

The heat is on…

Update:

I reduced all items left on majormusthaves shop so feel free to check it out. I’m currently adding more things as well so be expecting it some time next week. 

The winner of the giveaway was Ciera! Enjoy your new earring’s. 

I’m currently working on a giveaway of my own that will take place once a month. Feel free to e-mail me with any ideas if you like. 

Lastly, I have to say something from my heart, always do right by the people in your life. Great people are so hard to come by. I try my hardest to not just do right by my loved ones, but by EVERYONE!

Have a blessed day everyone.

Wearing: O’neil top, San Susi shorts (similar here and here), Christian Lacroix shades (similar here), LV Bag.