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It’s okay.

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Nobody gets through life without losing someone they love, someone they need, or something they thought was meant to be.  But it is these losses that make us stronger and eventually move us toward future opportunities for growth and happiness.

It’s okay to fall apart for a little while.  You don’t always have to pretend to be strong, and there is no need to constantly prove that everything is going well.  You shouldn’t be concerned with what other people are thinking either – cry if you need to – it’s healthy to shed your tears.  The sooner you do, the sooner you will be able to smile again.  And a smile doesn’t always mean a person is happy.  Sometimes it simply means they are strong enough to face their problems.

No matter how chaotic the past has been, the future is a clean, fresh, wide open slate. You are not your past habits. You are not your past failures. You are not how others have at one time treated you. You are only WHO YOU THINK you are right now in this moment. You are only WHAT YOU DO right now in this moment.

Who are you, today?  What are you doing in this moment?

top: thrifted | purse: Mimiboutique.com | shoes: Steve Madden 

ROCK IT & ROLL IT: Style Challenge – Leslie

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Okay, okay…so I’ve been stalling but with good reason.  I’m last on this ROCK IT & ROLL IT: Style Challenge bandwagon and I’ve got my work cut out for me.  I mean, just look at the amazing looks that have gone before me…

CHAREE'S FLIRTY SUMMER TOP & NECKLACE

EBONI'S ON TREND TURBAN & NECKLACE

LEXY'S DAZZLING BELT & NECKLACE

PRISSY'S FLAWLESS SKIRT & BRACELET

 Now do you understand?  I was terrified!  And yes, this is me continuing to stall.  Alright Ladies, here’s what I came up with.  I had summer on the mind and so I put together the perfect outfit for a perfectly perfect summer day…

:::WHAT I’M WEARING:::

 WHITE RACER BACK TUNIC

BELT STOLEN FROM THIS SKIRT WHICH USED TO BE THIS DRESS

DIY SHREDDED SHORTS WORN ROLLED UP

SANDALS

NECKLACE: MIMIBOUTIQUE.COM ISABELLE MULTI-COLOR STONE DRAP NECKLACE

SCARF WORN AS BAG: MIMIBOUTIQUE.COM VALERIE PASHMINA

EARRINGS ARE ALSO FROM MIMIBOUTIQUE

SUNNIES: RAYBAN WAYFARERS

COPPER/BRASS BRACELET THRIFTED

So, as you can see I tied the scarf into a bag.  What’s in my bag you ask?  Random junk…you know, my make-up bag, phone, cardigan, notebook, pens, the usual.  I wore the necklace around my neck as…well…a necklace.

 

By the way, I’ll be posting a vlog on my youtube channel offering a tutorial of how to make the bag.  It’s super easy!

Well, now it’s time for my favorite part!  I get to give you one last reminder to enter to win a $50 Shopping Spree at MimiBoutique.com.  Click on the banner below for details.  The winner will be announced on Monday, which means you’ve still got a chance to enter.   

GOOD LUCK!

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5 Years in the Making

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Necklace: Gift | jacket: GAP | tee: unknown | skirt: DIY vintage dress | watch: Michael Kors | shoes: Soda

On May 27th, my husband and I will be celebrating 5 years of marriage.  It’s incredible to think about all that’s happened over the last 5 years, yet it still feels like we’re still newlyweds.  I turn into a big baby when I think about how far we’ve come, the ups and downs and how I blessed we are.  For my own sake, I’ll keep this post short and just tell you a couple reasons why I think we’ve made it this far:

1.  He’s funny – It may sound crazy but I love it when my husband makes fun of me.  When he imitates me,  I just think it’s the funnies thing because he’s so spot on.

2.  He keeps his word – There’s not a single time I can recall that my husband has said or promised something that he has not been able to remain faithful to.  Not a thing.  That may not mean much to the next girl, but to me it’s major.

3.  He’s a protector –   This man will stop at nothing to protect his family.  He constantly prays over us and is always looking out for our well being in every sense of the word.

4.  He’s a great cook – Need I say more?

5.  He loves God – As my pastor puts it, any man that doesn’t love God wont love you long.

By the way, do you recognize this skirt?  It used to be a dress. Remember this…

I DIY’ed this dress into a skirt.  Nothing major, I just took a pair of scissors and cut it in half, literally.  Not to shabby, if I do say so myself.

By the other way, don’t forget to enter to win a $50 Mimi Boutique giveaway.  Click on the banner below for details.