Show your "boobs" some attention

 Hey Diva's


 When was the last time you have a mammogram?? If you can't remember or if you NEVER had one then maybe it's time you go get "your girls" checked. I actually received my very FIRST one just last week...although it was my FIRST mammogram it was not my FIRST time getting a breast exam. Usually my doctor would do a self check/hands on exam when I go in for my yearly physical, or they'd send me to get an ultrasound(which is good, but a mammogram can detect better). However, this time I requested and demanded an actual mammogram. I didn't request it because I felt something was wrong, or because I felt a mysterious knot in my breast, I requested it because I wanted one. I mean why not if you have the insurance to cover it?? At first my insurance wanted to say they didn't cover it(the mammogram exam) because I wasn't over 40yrs yet..which kind of puzzled me because it's not like people haven't been diagnosed with breast cancer before they even reached 40...this time I put my foot down and had my doctor REQUEST that I get an exam..and we both made it happen. All you have to do is speak up, be persistent and all things can work out for your good. :o)


Note: If you have GREAT insurance, USE IT...and get checked. 


The Actual Exam Day: 


So, I went to this health and wellness center to get the exam. Got called back, and began the process..I must say it was EXACTLY what I expected..LOL. It really wasn't painful, but it was uncomfortable. They pretty much make you take off your clothes from the waist up, drape you in a gown and place this big protector thingy(sorry don't know the technical terms) around your waist to protect your ovaries. Next, they adjust this huge machine to your height..make you step closer...as close as you can get..lift up your breast and they place your breast on this flat surface...and then...and then..and then..they turn on the machine and it presses your breast FLAT..which is so uncomfortable(lol). So they do that at every angle on both breast and VOILA...you're done. So, it's not really bad and it's SOOO worth the early detection/ prevention. The sooner you find that EVIL cancer the better off you are. 


So Ladies..GET CHECKED!!! 

BEAUTY of the MONTH ReCAP/REWIND...

 Just a reminder of our Month Beauties of the Month:

April's Beauty: MS. KRYSTAL JACKSON 

Photography By Mr. David Jackson

To Read more on Krystal and what makes her an extraordinary woman click on the link below:

Get to know April's Beauty Krystal

May's Beauty Of the Month: Ms. Chandra Manuel 

 Just in case you missed Chandra's write up and what makes her a phenomenal woman click on her link below: 

May's Beauty of the Month

Be sure to leave these beauties any comment or question.

Honey Mustard

                                                          Look of the Week: 

Okay, so it is indeed clear why I called this Outfit of the week Honey "Mustard" because that's the best way I can describe the color of this top I'm wearing. 

The top I'm wearing can be worn with fitted skinnies or how I chose to wear them, with leggings. I love leggings, can't you tell. LOL.  It depends on your Height with this top if this is the top for you because if you're taller i don't think you could pull this off as is, you'd have to wear a bottom.

The design on the shirt is a beautiful blossoming "TREE"

Top- The Local Boutique
Hat- Forever 21
Accessories- Fredrick's (which I wish I didn't wear with this particular outfit..my bad)
Leggings- American Apparel
Boots- The Shoe Lady Boutique(Detroit)




For any questions, comments or just feel the need to share some love, feel FREE to leave it in the comment box below(don't be shy) I don't bite..promise. Remember, God Loves you and so do I...xoxo

Sorry for my absence

Hey Ladies,

I'd like to send my apologies for my absence on my blog. I've been extremely busy with personal matter. But I'm back, and I can't wait to share my latest pictures, thoughts, looks, fashion hauls and beauty tips. Also, I'm going to post my beauty of the Month for the Month of August. Thank again to my last beauty of the Month "Chandra" for your participation.

Thanks again everyone for your patience and understanding...


Love you all,

Lo'

MOTHER'S DAY

May 13, 2012


               

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

I just want to take the time out to wish each and everyone of the mother's, soon to be or mother figures in the world a HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY. I'm so pleased to know that a certain amount of people was nice and thoughtful enough to send me a HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY shout out. Although my daughter is not here with us physically, she will always be in my heart spiritually. I thank GOD for sparing her and us from suffering. I wasn't expecting anyone to wish me a HAPPY MOTHER'S day but they did and I'll forever appreciate that. Even my mom purchased me a card(I LOVE that woman). My mother is so special to me and I cannot describe her unconditional love she has for me, my husband and brothers(her children). She's indeed irreplaceable. I can write a book about her but I wont(right now ;o). I feel so honored that GOD shared her with me. I can be at least HALF the mother she is to us, I'll be the perfect mom. 

Mothers know that all your work is not in vain. You set the tone for this upcoming generation. Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Remember you are your kids first role models be the BEST! 

Remember, GOD loves you and so do I.

May's "BEAUTY" of the MONTH

 Our May's Beauty Of the Month is Ms. Chandra Manuel..

Not only is she a special friend of mine but she's an awesome phenomenal woman. She takes care of people for a living(she's a Nurse)...and what a great way to celebrate "Nurse week". Not only is she a beauty on the outside, but her inner beauty is what would make you want to get to know more of who she is, but I won't tell you too much..I'll let her bio fill you in on the "real" Chandra :o)


Getting to know a little about our BEAUTY OF THE MONTH:

    
1. Name: Chandra Manuel

2. Where are you from: Belle Glade, Fl

3.  How old are you if you don't mind me asking:    28

4. Children(?) Siblings(?) Spouse(?): 3 sisters and 3 brothers

5. What's your Favorite Food?   Salmon and Dixie Fried Chicken

6. What's your Occupation:   Registered Nurse @ Lakeland Regional Hospital

7. Chandra, what do you enjoy doing on your spare/free time?  Reading my Bible and spending time with my family

8. How would you describe your fashion style? My fashion style is fun and flirty but conservative

9. Any Hobbies?   I love shopping, traveling, and spending time with my family and friends

10. Who inspire you?  My mother

11. What are your Favorite beauty products? Bare Minerals, MAC, and Sephora

12. Name 2 things that people may not know about you:  I am extremely shy

13. What's your favorite Gadget? My Iphone

14. If you could go anywhere in the world for free, where would it be?? What would you do? I would love to go to Paris and relax

15. What's your favorite book? Let It Go (Forgive So You Can Be Forgiven) by T.D. Jakes

16. What is your favorite hairstyle? Normally wear hair down in a wrap

17. What's the best advice you've ever gotten??Always stay true to yourself and follow your heart

18. If you could GIVE one piece of advice to share with the women on this blog, what would it be??When you let go of the pain and let go of the strife you make room for more FABULOUS things to enter your life. (Think Happy Be Happy J)

19. Do you have any hidden talents?I’m sure I have a hidden talent I just haven’t found it yet! Lol

20. Describe your look/style in the photos:  My fashion style is fun and flirty but conservative, I also like it switch it up sometimes(it depends on the day and occasion). This is a fun casual wear a look I can wear anywhere. I love playing and mixing up colors..especially by it being spring. 

And there you have it Ladies..our Beauty Of the Month Ms. Chandra Manuel

You think you KNOW ME...but you have NO idea.

Well I just felt the need to address this issue because this recently just happened to me via facebook and I feel the need to share this because this may can help someone out...

One particular day I decided to update my status and on the status I spoke about this particular T.V show called "BasketBall Wives" on VH1(you may have heard of it). I was pretty much talking about the issues that were occurring on the show, about two people who were once BEST friends and how they became enemies(I can relate by the way).  Any who, the whole point of even saying something about the show was to address the fact that there are usually warnings/red flag before destruction and how we often times IGNORE those warning just to accommodate us(our flesh).

So, after I added that status a particular FB friend comment and says "why ya'll watching that mess"??? While looking puzzled at that comment another FB friend commented on my status, she wanted to make it clear that she was just agreeing with me about the whole know your friends and the whole being cautious about your friends actions( sort of speak), and that it wasn't about her watching the show to begin with. So me at that particular time, I began to PRAY..I began to pray because I wanted GOD to lead me with what to say so what I was about to say didn't or wouldn't come off as rude, because if it's one thing that annoys me, JUDGING me by something I watch or speaking my opinion on GETS under my nails...and I hate dirty nails(if you get what I'm trying to say here). So after I prayed I said this:

I actually wasn't watching tonight but I was reading the status about the show. I'm not easy to be manipulated sweetie, anybody that KNOW ME knows that...what others do or behave have nothing to do with my life..I watch alot of stuff but what I watch doesn't reflect me or how I conduct myself. Everything I watch I learn or TEACH lessons from. That's how I connect with the outside world to reach others.

Then she apologized for Judging...
I got u!... That why I was shocked to see that status. I was like, "whut? I'm surprised that she watched that!".. sorry to judge. Bad habit. I should've known better. Now I know (@ THE both of You!)


and my response was this..


It's okay, you're not the first and i'm more than positive you won't be the last. Reading your post, I actually found it funny...I expect those that don't know me to assume & think/say what they want. I don't go out my way to explain who I am, because those that know "LO" knows the real deal. Thanks for giving me a future topic for my blog ;o) 


My point is this Ladies..


Before you assume something about someone and comment on something, do us both a favor and..THINK before speaking. I promise that advice will take you places my friends, and you will gain some real genuine friendships throughout life.  Always ask yourself, "would this come off as judging someone character if I say this", or "is there a possibility that I might offend this person"? I think that's why women are so distance and there's so much division between the female sex because they're so quick to attack without considering the other feelings, or taking time out to know your sister. That all goes back to the saying "treat others how you'll want to be treated". If you don't want or like for others assuming things about you, don't assume about them. Now, I didn't put this up to bash anyone or to show any type of anger(because I'm not), which is the reason why I didn't add any names, because that wasn't important. What's important here is the LESSON at hand. Get to KNOW people before assuming who they REALLY are. Don't "THINK" you know them, if you find something intriguing about that person why not "GET TO KNOW THEM".  My close friends know me, but there's alot that others don't know about me, and i'll like to keep it that way because I feel as though I'm giving those that are willing to know me a special gift when they finally get to know the "real" me. I'm giving you the gift of "me" and when I do that, I give my all because I cherish and honor my friendships with people I love and adore(as should all great friendships I believe).




I really hope this was a lesson and helped someone out, because it truly was an eye opener for me. Remember GOD loves you, and so do I.