I had a great weekend!
It’s surprisingly chilli in California this week.
God answers prayers so remember to pray.
I thank God for helping me to grow.
Wearing: Vintage blouse, Citizen of Humanity jeans, L.A.M.B. heels, Gucci bag.
They say the eyes are the windows to the soul.
Looking at a person acknowledges them and shows that you are interested in what they are saying, especially if you look in their eyes. Making eye contact not one only let’s the person you’re communicating with know that you’re sincere and confident in what you’re saying, but it also let’s them know what they are saying has significance. In any situation you should make eye contact with the person you are speaking to.
When a person makes very little eye contact, they may be feeling insecure, shy, or intimidated. Looking down or away may feel safer because it allows them to hide behind their eyes, or it can be something simple, they just don’t want to look the person in their eyes.
When someone doesn’t look me in my eyes when I’m speaking to them (at the bank, the grocery store etc.) I never try to make them uncomfortable. I smile and try and make things as easy as possible. They might have went through something in their life that causes them to feel uncomfortable around others.
Never let anyone intimidate you. Know who you are and be secure within yourself to let others feel it by looking them in their eyes.
Tip of the day: “When you learn, teach, when you get, give.” Maya Angelo
Wearing: Forever 21 skirt, Fredrick of Hollywood Lace Motorcycle Lace Jacket, Emilio Pucci Heels.
I’m at the point in my life where I can’t have any negative energy around me! If you are a person that has five different personalty, as nice as I am I can’t deal with it anymore. You should enjoy the company that you keep.
The signs of a negative/bad energy person:
You never know how their mood will be so you have to prepare yourself for them.
Sometimes people are so use to being negative, that they don’t even recognize this trait in themselves. I refuse to put myself in a miserable situation. I need positive people around me at all times. It’s different if you are going through something and you say “please excuse me but I’m having a hard time in my life right now,” but just to be in a bad mood cause you feel like it and you want to take it out on everyone else. No, no, no, those days of dealing with people like this are over for me. From this day forward I will try to avoid negativity at all cost meaning negative people and negative situations!
Tip of the day: When you are a negative person, you push your positive blessings away :).
Wearing: Sweet Rags jean dress, Steve Madden Wedges, Fendi spy bag.
All the goodies my baby brought me back from Accra, Ghana:).
Here I go:
I wish I was a race car driver {I love fast cars},
I’m not organized ,
I Love Lucy {I can watch her all day},
I eat ice cream twice a week,
I’m not a nosy person {I mind my own},
I’m in LOVE with my family:) {B, A, L, T, C, E, J, T, E, B, C, etc..}
Tip of the day: “Other people and their opinions hold no power in defining our destiny” -Oprah
I see more and more everyday how people are users. People will suck you dry if you let them. I’ve never been a user. I can’t see myself wanting to intentionally take advantage of anyone thinking I’m getting ahead.
The things that I do for others, I do it from the heart. I don’t do it for any type of recognition or for a pat on the back. In my life experiences I’ve seen where people do things for others and they throw it in the person’s face, but if it’s from your heart it should never be brought up even if we feel some ungrateful people need reminding.
All I’m simply saying is when you do things do it from the heart and if someone does something nice for you don’t forget them. They didn’t have to do it!
Tip of the day: God will bestow his blessings upon you, but not what you do for others but what you do for him through him….
Wearing: Zara blouse, Milly skirt, Dior heels, Giuseppe Zanotti platforms. Check back Friday:)
Last week was full of fun with my baby girl (my older baby is still in Africa) for her spring break. She’s out of school this week as well so I’ll be going on more adventures and probably won’t have time to take pics. I’ll still try and update you guys with something interesting to keep your eyes intrigued:). I might do a product review. What do you think?
Lately I’ve been hooked on paninis and came up with the best ingredient’s that fit’s my taste. This will be my spring meal at least twice a week for lunch. Ok once a week:)
Here’s what you’ll need:
Sourdough bread (apply olive oil on both sides)
Tomatoes (cut them and roast with salt and pepper)
Provolone cheese
Homemade pesto (almonds, basil and olive oil blended)
Hope you enjoy!
Wearing: Betsy Johnson dress, Guess cardi, LV bag.
Sorry so blurry, my baby said I had to show you guys this dress so she snapped a quick shot:)
Tip of the day: “Love gives others the benefit of doubt”
I’ve been through my fair share of trials in my time and it wasn’t easy. Now I’ve come to a place where nothing bothers me because I know it’s in God’s hands.
The world can feel like it’s ending when we are going through the storms of life, we also may feel like “why is this happening to me, I’m a good person I don’t deserve this”, but trust me there is a silver lining to every story. Take me for example I have been through so much in my life that you would wonder how has she made it thus far. Well God is my strength and he has had my back even when I thought I was alone. I know he has my best interest at heart so as long as I keep my head up and treat others the way He would, I will be alright.
Whether you are going through a horrible break-up, lost your job or feel like you have no one to turn to, know that God is there… so talk to HIM! When it’s all said and done you’ll thank HIM because that break-up that was so reprehensible, prepared you for your husband, oh and that job you lost, left your schedule free for your dream position! Stay positive and think good thoughts. Sky’s the limit and you can only go up from here with Gods help sweetie pies…
Wearing: Zara blouse and jeans, YSL heels, Prada bag.
No matter what God brings your way you have to remain humble. In my opinion when you’re modest, it shows that you are grateful for all the blessings that God bestowed upon you. In doing so your blessings will continue to flow.
Sometimes when you practice humility you can’t help but attract good karma, (especially when the bad seeds get eliminated) then you can live a joyous life. God will make things happen for you but if your not humble, just as fast as you shot up the ladder, you can fall just as fast. Life is all about how you treat others…stay humble.
Tip of the day: Stay positive and keep love in your heart and everything will be ok…
Wearing: Juicy dress, Arden B belt, CL heels, Balenciaga bag.
Competetion(?)
I know some people with really nice things. I look at them and dream sometimes, but I stay in my lane. I don’t feel like I’ve ever had to compete against anyone in my lifetime. I know who I am.
I’m not breaking my bank to keep up with anyone… ever. If you like something, you want it really bad and you work hard for the money I say get it, but if you know you have to pay the car note and you chose shoes there is something wrong! I’m saying this cause I know a couple of women that chose retail over their mortgage. Why?
If there is something I like and the price is over $500 I try to evaluate the situation. I say to myself “is this a practical purchase, will I have this item for years to come?” I just recently in the past 5 years starting thinking like this. When I was younger I would wear Christian Dior from head to toe and a lot of those pieces were expensive, but are useless to me right now. I saved a couple of things and I’ll feature them here, but I’m thinking “can I pass this down to my daughter.”
Another reason for my change of fashion choices is that I’m a saver. If I make a big purchase I want to wear the item so it won’t be a waste of money. If your funds are limited you can still look good. It’s all on the person. When you carry yourself with class and you look nice… it’s automatic no matter what you’re wearing you will look great. Focus on staples like a nice blazer, a bright colored handbag and don’t forget a black pump, just to to name a few.
I know most of my readers have their thing together, but this was on my mind so it’s one out there that needed to read this.:) Have a great weekend…
Tip of the day: Save if you can…
Wearing: Milly top, F21 shorts (excuse the wrinkles), F21 belt, Prada heels.
Ever had someone tell you an elaborate story and your thinking to yourself yeah right:). This happens to me a lot and although I’m thinking “this story is absurd” I still respect what the other party is saying even if I know it’s a lie or overly exaggerated. Never call someone out, especially in front of other people. Besides who cares, let them dream.
Hope everyone is having a great week so far. I’m getting my eldest daughter ready for her trip to Africa. She leaves me Friday:(. Thanking God she’s able to see the world and for the wonderful people in her life:).
Wearing: H&M jacket, Juicy top, Joe Jeans, Gucci bag, Jimmy Choo heels.
My Make-Up routine:
First I moisturize and apply sunscreen,
Then I apply Mac blot powder in dark all over my face (this product isn’t for coverage, it removes the shine from your skin),
Next I use mineral soft and gentle skin finish as a high lighter (I apply above my eyebrow in the middle all the way around to my cheekbone),
Next I apply YSL blush variation on the apples of my cheeks (I also suck my cheeks in like a fish and apply in the hollow areas),
I then add gold eye shadow to the inner corners of my eye ( the way the light reflects from your eyes when you do this is amazing),
Eye liner in black,
Define-A lash Mascara (my fav comparable to Chanel),
To finish I mix two of my current favorite lip glosses. First I apply boy bait all over, then add Lady Gaga pink lip gloss in the middle.
I need a concealer for my eyes. I plan on buying YSL’s concealer stick soon and I’ll let you know how it works. Hope you like:)
Tip of the day: I highly recommend Mac blot powder.
Thanks for visiting:)
Sometimes people look at you and they make a perception of you, but they don’t know that you are still a work in progress just like them. I’m still striving to be the best mother, wife, friend and person that I can be.
In life you meet people sometimes and they look to you for advice, then you find yourself in a mentoring role.
While trying to be the complete package, it sometimes seems so great, but you only know what you see. When you look at me as a whole, know that there are a lot of different aspects to my life. You can’t take one part of me and think you know the whole me, furthermore all the details in my life that make me who I am, are probably the things that makes me easy to relate to.
In closing always remember we are all a work in progress, but as long as God is working in us and with us the journey will be easier.
Tip of the day: “You should never look at someone and think you know the whole formula that makes them who they are.” B boy
Wearing: F21 blouse, BCBG Max skirt, LV bag, Foriegn Exchange belt.
Check out my friend/client new blog and follow her dating journey@The Adventures of … Single N Fabulous
…she’s funny and sweet.
Have you ever had a vision so big that you were scared to share it with anyone because it was just to big you thought you were crazy to think it up. God works in mysterious ways.
When you have a vision that’s huge, it will take time. I don’t expect my vision to happen overnight. Anything inventive takes prayers (for God to lead you to the right people), time (we have to do our research), and we can’t forget (picture it:) “the vision”. I’ve always had vision and dreamed big since a young girl. My mom would say stop girl, that’s impossible and not because she was trying to shoot my dreams down, but she didn’t want anything to disappoint me. Now, whenever I tell her or anyone else my vision (I tell very few), they see it with me cause they know I have big faith, they know God has my back and it will eventually manifest! Especially when pursued with aptitude and commitment.
Tip of the day: Throw yourself into the work of the masters, confident that nothing you do will be a waste of time”
Wearing: Vintage blouse, J Brand jeans, Ysl Heels, LV bag.
Nothing shows a persons true colors more than when the greed of money comes into play. Associates, friends and even family show their true colors when money becomes apart of the equation. Recently I was able to stand on the outside and look in and see where money played a big part in the separation between a family. The way my friends family reacted to the financial situation when someone in their family passed was really a eye opener. I see more and more how cut throat people are when it comes to the greed of a dollar.
There are other things more important in life than money. You should never jeopardize your relationship with your family or friends for money, but people continue to sell their soul for material items. I like nice things but I would never hurt anyone physically, emotionally or mentally to get it.
Tip of the day: God will always supply your needs, no need to fight over money…
Wearing: Vintage silk cardigan, New york and company lace top, Urban Outfitters jeans, CL heels, Marc Jacob bag.
Took these pics to add to my husbands personal collection for his BIRTHDAY. I’m sharing these photos with you being that I’ve started giving some of my clients a glamorous make over, in addition taking pics for their personal collection.
To the love of my life,
You’ve became my best friend, I can tell you just about anything. All the things we’ve been through, the ups and downs, gives our relationship character. I know you always say I complete your life but guess what…you complete mines. HAPPY BIRTHDAY :)>B boy…
Love, Tanya
Got this robe for a $1 at one of my favorite thrift stores. It feels like royalty…
Tip of the day: “You are no more in control than a feather is in the wind”…