With everything that's happening now in the world it appears the times we're living in are becoming more and more hopeless. The problems are all over the news, the topic on the tips of everyone's tongues, the headlining discussion at most public events, on the television, and in the hearts and minds of the people. So I asked God what can we as a body of people do to change this? With most of the world being hurt, angry, and afraid how can they believe that YOUR LOVE DOES CONQUER ALL, and that if we just spread a little more of that each day rather than fear and hate, things CAN turn around for our GOOD?  Everyone has there own way, but I believe the ONLY WAY is CHRIST, which is the word LOVE manifested into flesh. The miracles performed in his lifetime and on the cross of calvary changed the way we exist today, and gives us a promise for a hopeful future. My aim in life is to let the winds of the Holy Spirit lead me and not the fear of this world. I want to spend the rest of my life uniting with my brothers and sisters praying with/for one another and loving the human race back to life!

Having this Blog has placed me one step closer to achieving that dream. I've met so many people and companies along this journey that make it possible for this "Love Train" to stay in motion. lol!  I've recently collaborated with a company called  THE MINT JULEP they created their online shop in 2012 and since then it has taken the world by storm, and with a mission of   "We had an idea that would solve a problem, be fun, be social, and, when it boils down to it, make people happy."  how can they not succeed!!!!!!? Spreading love and being FABULOUS while doing it is what I'm alllllllllll about! 

The look I chose from their collection is the "Make it Mine Jumpsuit" because you all know that I was created to wear jumpsuits lol, paired with a vintage sleeveless jacket, and double necklaces.  Check it out below and go shop the look RIGHT NOW, you won't regret it!


Photos by: @thegenuineminimalist

Bases are loaded and I'm on deck not needing the approval of the world or its respect, all I need is your word with my hands painted in the sky, I'm synonymous with success, VICTORY is the label BURNED on my chest, because this world won't define me, being unable to confine me, words can NEVER HURT ME because HE was bruised and battered for my inequities chained and whipped for my infirmities rising AGAIN so that I can see....... that I AM FREE.

The Look: Top: H&M (black and white) Jeans: Seven, Boots: Merona

Makeup: Same as "Pink Skies and Butterflies"

THE COLLECTION

This show overall was one of the most entertaining shows I experienced during fashion week.  It was a compilation of designers that superceeded my expectation.  From the gowns to the coats, cocktail dresses and Avate Garde pieces there was never a dull moment.  One thing that I loved was the variety of models on the runway  it was such a refreshing thing to witness, seeing as how it’s not the norm on most runways.  There was something for every type of girl!


THE BEAUTY BAR

The New York Life beauty look was spring chic, it  embodied all things girly.  The hair was styled in a braided crown that framed the models faces with loose pieces that complimented the all apparent softness of the show.  I was rather impressed by the makeup because it was a neutral look that worked on all of the girls, the same warm tone shades carried a similar message of effortless chic through  out all the skin tones.  New York Life gets the awared for diversity!!!

THE COLLECTION

If I could describe this collection in two words it will have to be, “everyday minimal.”  It was so effortless, from the styling, to the fabric choice, to the color palette, it took me back to a time in  life where things made sense and were simple.  Back when putting on clothes didn’t really have a right or wrong way, a time where cool sneakers and colorful tights were ALWAYS in.  A time where being cool was a lifestyle inherited from your youth #thecoolkids!!

THE BEAUTY BAR

The Ready-to- Fish look as Benny Hancock describes, was based on a clean fresh out of the shower look that still yields a bit of structure which was shown through the contour of the jaw line, filler lines and brow gel were added to strengthen the brows, while the lashes were merged together to finish the eye look.  The lips were achieved with two colors, a nude liner filled in with a pink lipstick. The look is something that was so effortless looking that anyone can re-create it at home!