Your Past (Woman2Woman)

Question: Have you allowed yourself to let go of your past? Did you know that holding on to your past will not change anything about it? You'll still have the same past, and you'll still be confused and miserable. So why not let go of it.

My Story:
I found myself holding on to a grudge against a certain individual that use to be apart of my life. It was so great that every time someone would bring up that person name, i'll get upset all over again and the ill feelings would grow deeper. I knew God was working and dealing with me on this because every time I'd go to church or mention it to my mom or husband the word FORGIVENESS would come up. I knew it was God working on me through them to give me that message. So I finally forgave that individual because it was something I HAD to do in order to make it to my destination...HEAVEN! My pride and my flesh DID NOT want to do it because I KNEW i didn't do anything wrong to that person, (even after the person  lies, deceit, selfishness, speaking evil against me) even after all that, my thought process had me thinking I didn't have to forgive that person...WRONG..I did. Again, it was not something I wanted to do, it was something I HAD to do. It wasn't for them, it was for GOD and me. My mom use to always tell me, "what the devil set up for your harm, GOD turns it around and set it up for your GOOD". I promise that's been the case in my life over these last 3yrs. I honestly don't think I'd be where I am spiritually in my walk with Christ had I still been in that friendship today. So I thank GOD for where I am in life now, because I see now everything that happened was ALL in his PLANS. If you wondering did I reach out to the individual about the forgiveness, YES I did..it was HARD..but I had to do it.  I reached out to the individual via cellphone and said "you are forgiven, and I forgive you" it was the beginning of the conclusion of a chapter in my life.

Advice:
So, I said all that to say this, regardless of the things people say and do to you, KNOW that GOD protects and shield his people, and at the end of the day you have to forgive them and release them. You're not doing it for them, you're doing it to please GOD, because he's the one that will fight all battles for you. TRUST ME when I say this..he will FIGHT all battles for you. I'm a witness and after seeing it, I no longer feel the need to argue or go back and forth with people to protect myself or prove a case anymore.

Conclusion: If you ALLOW the PAST to define your PRESENT, you'll never get to LIVE the life you were meant to live. Let go of your anger. It's NO ONE else responsibility to make YOU feel better, you are the one that's in control, it's your choices and your responsibility.


Remember, God Loves you, and so do I...xoxoxo

Springy Pink (Fashion)

This is one of the Spring Top I purchased and added to my Month of Feb/March Haul...it's just a simply silky pink top that you can wear anywhere with anything (I've already listed/suggested in a previous blog of all the ways you can wear a shirt similar to this one). --->Here <---

What I'm wearing:

Top - Local Lotus Boutique

Skirt - Intimate Apparel

Accessories - Feathered Necklace Forever 21/ Pearl Studs Earrings-Macy's

Shoes - Sorry not shown but from Macy's.

Ladies be sure or feel free to comment(in the comment section below) or ask any questions you may have.

Remember, GOD loves you, and so do I.

Springy Pink (Makeup)

Okay, I've been asked by a few people about this look and shadows am I wearing...since I usually don't match my shadows with my attire I decided to stay in the pink(ish) family just to pay a little tribute to SPRING: 

Because I knew it was going to be a busy shoot, I applied extra primer on the lids..

Products & Colors used:

1. Bare Minerals- Passion

2. Coastal Scents Warm Palette (two dark color to contour/crease and definition) sorry they don't   have the names on the palette.

3. MAC- Black Tied (also went over the crease, and made that outer V with this shadow)

4. MAC- Pearl & Rose Light Shadow (may be a limited edition because it was a holiday shadow)

5. MAC- Fluid Line Black Track (I used this to line the lash line and blended upwards) 

6. MAC Foundation- Studio Sculpt (NW 43)

7. MAC- Bronzer/Golden ( it gives me that sun kissed glow I like) 

8. MAC-Lipglass "pink" with a plain NUDE lip

9. MAC Fix+ is what I sealed the makeup with. 

10. Maybelline's Mascara

11. Nars- Blush(orgasm) yes, that's the actual name of it...sorry.LOL.

Brownie Obsession (Domestic Skills)

 Okay, so back in the day the hubby and I use to make a trip to have dinner at  T.G.I Friday on..well on FRIDAY nights(lol) and ofter times we'd almost always get a the BROWNIE OBSESSION from the dessert menu. Let me tell you, it is DELISH..well if  you notice,  I said "use" to make a trip there, that's because we no longer have a T.G.I close to us since we moved and the nearest one is too far to drive to. So we've been missing our sweet sensation. However, me being the DOMESTIC diva I am, I decided to make our own version(since my boo Steve suggested it) ..and I have to say, I can give TGI a run for their money..

T.G.I's Version

This is mine(on the top) since the Mr don't like whip cream

And this is Steve's Brownie

Note: As you can see I didn't add caramel toppings because caramel was baked in the brownie already, and I don't do pecan nuts. So know that you can add whatever extra toppings you life..THERE'S NO RULES(lol).

Here's what you'll need to make this Brownie Obsession:

1. Brownie Mix( The Best to me is Ghirardelli's Brownie Mix)

2. Vanilla Ice Cream( We love Blue Bell)

3. Chocolate Syrup (Hershey) 

4. Whip Cream( optional)

Follow the Directions on the box for the brownies and please SERVE this while the brownies are STILL Warm!!! Once out the oven, get a couple scoops of ice cream, place on top of the brownies and then you can add your chocolate syrup. The Whip Cream is optional.  Let me tell you this is a very SIMPLE dessert to make..AND DELISH! Enjoy....also if you decide to try it, post in the comment area and let me know what you think and how it turns out.

Remember GOD Loves you and so do I..xoxoxo

What I'm Grateful For??!!

 Have you ever had a chance to sit down and think about all the things you're grateful for, no really, have you? So much is going on this world but at the end of the day most of us can honestly say that we have been so blessed to have been spared some of the hardship that we've seen or witnessed that's surrounding us. So here are a list of some of the things I'm grateful for...

1. I'm grateful for a peace of MIND(especially after the passing of my daughter). Those that have been supportive during our loss, the calls, cards, flowers and constant prayers. Including the staff/nurses at Brookewood Women Center. We love you.
2. I'm grateful for Salvation & Life
3. I'm grateful for GOD waking me up this morning
4. I'm grateful my magnificent, loving, caring, supportive,  and providing husband
5. I'm grateful for having a best friend in my mother...we talk everyday :o)
6. I'm grateful for having a healthy life and my families are healthy
7. I'm grateful for the experience I've had throughout life, the people I've met and the ones God separated me from.
8. I'm grateful for wisdom &  knowledge
9. I'm grateful for the NEW people God has placed in my life and heart.
10. I'm grateful for God giving me the strength and drive to do this blogging project and share this with you guys. Thanks for your support. It..and you..means alot. xoxo.


What are some of the things you're grateful for, share some of it in the comment box below. I'd love to hear about them. Blessings dolls. God Loves you and so do I.

A "Grey" Celebration Day (Fashion)

This is another one of my favorite Dresses...I wore this dress at a good friend of ours WEDDING...the details on the top with the "wrap" is what set this dress off to me. It's what caught my eye..It's such a statement that I almost didn't even wear a accessory with this particular dress, but I decided at the very last minute to throw a speck of black in there. As you can see, It's very figure fitting and that was a bonus as well, because I didn't need and you NEVER want anything to make you look big. Right?!

The Look:


Dress: Saks Fifth
Necklace: Forever 21
Shoes(sorry didn't get a pic) but they were black suede BCBG(don't worry I'll wear them again) :o)
Bracelet: The Bling Place


THE MUG:


This look was for a wedding and I wanted a more natural look(after all it was all about the BRIDE and I couldn't hog up ALL thee attention(just kidding).

For this look, I did a very soft baby pink eyeshadow by bareminerals. I didn't want to go too heavy on the eyes (because it was daytime) and I didn't want a dramatic lip either. I added a soft sweep of Blush by Nars called "orgasm"(don't ask me where they get that name from)lol. Like I said earlier I didn't want to overdue it with a color lip, so I kept it simple with L'oreals lip colour in nude, so that the focus could be on the detail of the dress/ my statement piece(the necklace) and NOT my makeup.

In this Case..Less was MORE!

Share your thoughts and comments in the box below. Looking forward to hearing from you beauties.

I'VE..GONE...NUDE

Newest Shoe:

Hey Beauties,

Now I hope you guys didn't really think I was nude did you??? C'mon you have to know me well enough to know I'm better than that(Cheese). Anywho, so I was out one night with my husband and we decided to stop by our local outdoor shopping center called the "SUMMIT" in Birmingham...and I'm glad we did, because I stumbled up on these HAWT PLAIN NUDE PUMPS..and they are cuuuyoote...I've been on the hunt for a particular pair for awhile now and I finally found some, that matches my SKIN TONE (that's when you KNOW you've found your perfect nude shoe, when it blends to your skin tone). AND it's the MUST HAVE SHOE for the season..it goes with practically any and every outfit ensemble. You can't go wrong with a Nude pump..stiletto..flat etc. 

Not only did I luck up and find a pair, but guess what? They were on SALE..yep I got these babies for only 30.00 at the Department store called BELK(they're pretty much only down south...i think). And that was my first time going in there because I thought it was a knock-off department version of MACY's..well I did.(lol)

Now I have to break them in a little and folks will be seeing me rock them for awhile because I LOVE them and because I can..DUH..WINNING! lol. So I'll put this in as one of my favorite bargain finds of 2012 thus far..and I'm sure they'll be more.

So without further adieu I introduce you to Mr & Mrs Nude :o)

Mr & Mrs "NUDE"

Comfort Level: They're pretty comfy but I KNOW I have to break them in before wearing. I don't do any heels over 7inch. That's wear I STOP(lol)! They were way more comfortable than expected. I think because of the extra platform on the inside and at the bottom of the shoe.

Have you guys stumbled up on some good bargins for 2012, if so do share in the comment box. Don't be shy we don't bite...well least I don't(lol).

                  High End or Low End Nudes..it doesn't matter they're BOTH HOT to have season round.