Mamanista Friday: Happy Valentine's Day!

I'm on my way to a weekend getaway with hubby and and a few friends but I wanted to stop by and wish you all a Happy Valentine's Day!!!!!

 I know a lot of folks don't like to admit that they look forward to this day or that they don't celebrate but I LOVE LOVE and anything that has to do with LOVE. So, I'm just as excited about today as I would be any holiday spending it with Family and Friends. 

Photo Bomb - My "ratchet" dog Dolla (I wouldn't trade her and all her "ratchness" for the world) lol

I'm sharing a OOTD that I wore this past Sunday to Church and to a Birthday Brunch.

What I Wore:
Handmade Earrings: Envy Ear Candy
Clutch: Handmade by Married 2 Make-up
Ring: I Heart Jewelz
Shirt & Skirt: JC Penny (Clearance)
Boots: JustFab
Tights: Macy's

           

NOTE TO YOU: I'm STILL undecided about my Valentine's Day outfit but I'm linking up for Mamanista Friday & Wishing everyone a sweet weekend filled with LOVE!

~Until Next Time

  

Peace, Love, Faith, & Fashion

Happy New Year!!!!

Happy New Year Eve…

Wowzers… I can’t believe how fast this year has went by. Seem like just yesterday I was writing my 2013 Blog Post.

I'm going to try and keep this as quick as possible because I know NOBODY out there in the blog world is sitting around blogging and/or reading blogs right now… Besides, there’s so much I could say but so little of time. 1st off I hope everyone had a wonderfully blessed Christmas.

My Girls & I on Christmas Morning

Baby Girl decorating her Gingerbread House

Left to Right - Yours truly, My Sis Mari, Vanessa, and my cousin Joy

 

Birthday Club Gift Exhange ~ "Divaz with Style"

Toasting to a successful Christmas Exchange

We are the type of household where you have to wear socks (no shoes) in the house... BUT we provide all our guest with FREE BRAND NEW SOCKS!

I REALLY want to keep my table like this all year round... *sigh* lol

It’s funny how fast time flies when you are having fun. 2013 has been incredible I was able to go on 10 (yes, ten) Vacations and that’s not including weekend getaways. I must honesty say: GOD IS GREAT!!!!

I wouldn’t change ANYTHING about this year because it has been a true blessing!!!! It was some things that happen that I’ve yet to share with folks and only my close family and friends know but just know God just keep on blessing. Sometimes it brings tears to my eyes just to know how GREAT is our GOD!

But here's a few highlights of this year...

I did a Vision Board last year and I can honestly say that I was and still am completely overjoyed... Every day I look at my 2013 Vision Board & every day I get closer & closer to my vision being fulfilled!!!! As the day went by another vision came to pass!!!!

 My #Faithnista™ T-shirt line was officially launched!!!!! Can't nobody tell me... Dreams & Visions don't come true!!!! ~As cliche as it may sound: If you dream it, believe it, and you shall receive it!!!!! If you haven't already started working on your 2014 Vision Board I suggest you get to it...  The VISION is REAL!!!!!

 

This video is of my 5 most liked IG photos...  

Here are a few pics that I've posted n IG today but didn't make the blog... 

My New Years Nails



Taken last month prior to me getting my braids



2013 Confession: I've NEVER wanted to be called "skinny" when I use to hear that word I immediately would think of "Olive Oyl" from the cartoon Popeye and all came to mind is big ole head, big feet goof-ball of a woman but that's the trick of the enemy because that doesn't define me... I've learn to LOVE & accept me for WHO I am!!!! I may NOT be your ideal size but GOD thinks I'm to DIE for!!!! We ALL are beautiful & wonderfully created no matter your size, sex, or color LOVE thyself... There's NO other LOVE that is greater than self-LOVE & GOD LOVE!!!! Don't insult GOD... He make NO mistakes & he made you just the way he wanted you to be... Uniquely You!!!!

Some folks won't share their flaws they too busy concerned about what the WORLD think of them instead of sharing their story to help somebody else... I could've kept this to myself but I'm sure I'm NOT the only person that's dealing with a word or words that may NOT be liked but don't let it define you... Allow it to help you & to help someone else! #SelfLove #BeYou #UniquelyYou #LoveThyself #SelfWorth #GodChilds #KingKid #Faithnista™

Hubby & I came in this year as LAKERS Fan and will always be LAKERS FAN!

This is me today... Headed to run some errands! Inspired by @abyjoe via Instagram -  I will be doing more Style Snatchin' in 2014 so stay tune!

I don't know what 2014 has in store but I TRUST GOD!!!!

~ See you guys Next Year ~

NOTE TO YOU: Remember: If you drink; don’t drive… Wishing you and yours a Safe & Prosperous New Year!!!!

~Until Next Time

Peace, Love, Faith, & Fashion

Mamanista Friday!

Happy Fridayyyyy…

This will be a REALLY quick post just like everyone else I need to hit the mall to grab those last minute gifts. Why every time you think that it’s going to be an easy breezy day it turnout to be CRAZY!!!! Yup, today has been one of those CRAZIES!!!!

At any rate, I’m linking up for Mamanista Friday! The Baby Shopaholic  and Mama Fashion Files  are hosting the link up.

  WIW:

Scarf: Kotton Love via Curls & Mo Blog Giveaway

Earrings: Won via Whitney of "Nick Picks" IG Giveaway 

Blazer: Thrifted

Shirt: Old

Jeans: Old

Boots: JustFab

  

Y'all this scarf has got to be the most softest piece of material I have ever own!!!! ~Be sure to check their website out at: Kotton Love and checkout Nic's Pick's Etsy store for all your Vintage and One of a Kind Pieces.

Ok, gotta gooooo… I’m hitting the Mall for 2 last minute gifts! Hopefully, I can be in & out!!!! Yeah, right WHO am I fooling *Major Side Eye*

NOTE TO YOU: Are you done with your Christmas Shopping yet? Or am I the only one running around like a chicken with my head cut-off??? Ugh…    

~Until Next Time

Peace, Love, Faith, & Fashion

Weekly Style Challenges...OOTD!

As of late… I’ve been participating in all these IG Challenges – The 1^st week I participated in the Plaid Challenge & last week I participated in the handbag/clutch challenge both challenges were hosted by vintage style blogger: Finding Her Niche. I like these type of challenges because you don’t realize what you actually have in your closet until a challenge strikes. Well, at least that’s in my case. I’m going to share last week looks 1^st as I had so much fun incorporating clutches that I rarely get to carry and instead of utilizing my everyday Michael Kors purse.  

~ Picture Heavy ~

Day 1: Polka Dots + Tie (handmade by yours truly) Michael Kors Sequence Laptop bag used as an oversized clutch

Day 2: "Owl" Fit (Old Navy) w/ Skater Skirt paired with handmade clutch by Married 2 Makeup 

Day 3: 100% Leather Skirt Set paired with Thrifted Bow Blouse an handmade clutch by Spoiled Diva

Day 4: Lioness Outfit w/ handmade clutch by Married 2 Makeup  



(Disclaimer: These photos was were NOT taken during company time)



Day 5: Soldier Girl Outfit ~ Camo Tee (Imperfect Concepts) 

Wore this to Church w/ Forever 21 Clear Clutch

All of the looks at a glance. Which is your favorite outfit and/or handbag?  

Just in case you haven't noticed... My wardrobe consist of 90% skirts/dresses. Born & Raised in a Southern Baptist Church will leave you with no choice but to LOVE skirts! (I'm TOTALLY not complaining) I absolutely LOVE wearing skirts!!!! I'm such a girly girl!!!

NOTE TO YOU: Do you participate in Style Challenges? Why and/or why not… please share.

~Until Next Time

Peace, Love, Faith, & Fashion 

Church Girl Chic… Sunday's Best!

It’s been over a week since I last posted but I was on vacation and although my body was back my mind wasn’t. Like the saying goes… you ALWAYS need a vacation from vacation. I still haven’t gotten the opportunity to do my nails so this will not be my typical “Manicure Monday” blog post but I do plan on doing my nails and getting the link up either later this evening or tomorrow. So, if you have your mani ready to show-off the linky will be up soon. J

I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend as I did. I will be doing a full recap of my weekend on a later post as my daughter had a costume shindig that turned out beyond amazing and I’m sure you may have saw a few pics on Instagram but I also wanted to blog about it as well.

On yesterday… I went to Church per usual on Sunday but I wanted to wear my “skater skirt” as I’ve had it for months now and the weather was perfect so I decided why not pair it with some tights and wear it to church???!!! Never in a million years would I have worn this to church back in the day and I’m sure some elder somewhere is probably eyeing me for wearing a skater skirt to church.

~ Please Don’t Judge Me... but if you must! ~

NOTE TO YOU: You can be saved, sanctified, fill with the Holy Ghost, and STILL be FLY!!!! Don’t allow the enemy to define your worth by the clothes you wear, the job you have, and the people you associate yourself with…. Everyone is equally valuable in God eyes.

~Until Next Time

Peace, Love, Faith, & Fashion 

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