I CAN"T believe it but 2016 is almost over and I've learned sooooooooooo much!!!! The first being that I can actually stay awake for 48 hours conducting business, I need a new keyboard for my laptop, God redeems the time we lose if we trust that he can, I'm worth more than I strive for, I think and dream MUCH smaller than I should, My faith and Trust in God has grown so much in the last year to the point that it shocks me and the people around me. I'm more patient and loving than I've ever been in the history of my existence, LOL, I've realized how important my mommy is to me, french fries are on my list of AMAZING inventions.....except if you belong to the sweet potato family....you should NOT be fried, opportunities are for everyone if you can just believe, and my skin color is a BEAUTIFUL addition to who I am, not all that I am, and most importantly 2017 is OUR YEAR OF VICTORY, so cast out your nets!!!!

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

Anyone who knows me knows that progression in life is one thing that I thrive on, minister to others, minister to myself, talk about on social media and try to practice daily.  Some days are better than others (lol) but for the most part I try to apply what I learn to my daily life.  Since the beginning of the year the Lord taught me about the value of time (DARE TO DREAM) and how our utilization of it will determine our output.  If you follow my blog or any of my social media you'll see that I'm an entrepreneur, not because I'm so fancy, but simply because I have a dream in my heart that HAS to be fulfilled, to be honest with you I believe that everyone has the potential in life to be great and achieve something we just have to start somewhere.  I recently attended an event called The Other Festival .

It's beginning to look a lot like CHRISTmas, even though the tree behind me is bordered up doesn't mean that my anticipation has to follow, because its the smell in the air that keeps reminding me that the time is almost HERE!  LIFE and TIME I DO NOT OWN, but with all of the dreams in my heart's overflow I.... AM..... EXPECTING!  Its the nine months of conception since birth that has paved the way to right now, no matter of when or how life is DESTINED for me, prostrate or bended on one knee "your with me always", so with this ring I THEE WED the assurance of being greater than the past, and with the NEW YEAR approaching I tip my glass, to all that awaits ME!!!

The Look:  Jacket: Aliexpress,   White Sweater: Vintage,      Blouse: Ross Skirt:Vintage  Shoes: Payless

The Face:  Makeup- Face powder: Sephora 8hour Mattifying Powder in Deep 60, Concealer: Kevin Aucoin SX13,   Highlight Powder: Laura Mercier; Candlelight , NYC: black liquid eyeliner, Mascara: Psychians Formula Lash Extensions , Blush: Nyx Orange, Lips: Nyx Fouette: Coral-Sicle

Photos: Meah Deene

As the sun dies down at the appointed time, there still remains a bit of time for night to fall, with my glory covered I'm still a bit exposed without actually staying within the lines.  The shadows fade and I can't help but notice the sound of my heels clicking on the ground, pretty deep but not profound in my movement.  I've just begun to scratch the surface of life with my scratching post being this world, this time without diamonds, and pearls, just THE WORD!  Shadows surround me from every side, trying to exist in my world of light, but they can't because I won't let them. No matter what comes against me it will WILL NOT PROSPER, not my words but the words from my Father and they will not return to him void.  We've talked about "Voided with a touch of White" as we as "Diamonds in the Sky", and today we are "Walking Away from the Shadows".  I wonder what next week will unveil, to premature and only time will tell, so farewell!!!!

Outfit:  My Blazer is Oscar De La Renta, Jeans: Seven, Button Down Top: Thrifted, Shoes: Payless, Turban: CAdeola.

Makeup: Skin: Sephora Mattifying Powder, Lips: Wet n Wild Cabaret, Blush: Sephora Rosy Posey.

Nails: New York Color (NYC) Times Square Tangerine Creme.

Photograpghy by Briana Breezy  and Chrissy Joy Style

Friends, how many of us have them, friends, ones we can depend on? So lets be friends, and hold hands until the sun gives way to the clouds, no matter if it was back then or now,  HIS love can never change.  The only thing constant in this world is change, but it doesn't mean that we have to take life as it comes, no matter the bumps and tree stumps standing in our way, if we stay together our agreement will cause them to fly away, so lets test HIM in it! knowing this alone is enough for me to try.  He's your friend so he won't allow you to die, to anything but your flesh, and I must confess that life is much better on the Kingdom's side, because even on the days of the stormiest weather blesings rain down from the sky!  I don't know about you friend, but my life is not that perfect to not give HIM a try!!!!

Memorial Day with my friends was SOOOOOOOO much fun, myself and Askia Abdull of My life in Fashion and Roberto Johnson of Fashion in Spanglish, (featured) and all of my friends from The Rock Church-Manhattan, gathered together to enjoy a day of BBQ, Games, Music and Fellowship.  I have so many pictures that I could not upload all of them, but as we progress together, you'll see more!! Thanks for hanging in there with me, the amount of love and feedback that I'm getting from the blog is amazing!!! So Stay with me for the journey, there's nothing wrong with a few more friends!!!

Outfit:  (Comfy Casual) Flower Crown : DIY C.Adeola, Tights: Conway, Top: DIY C. Adeola, Bandeau: Forever 21, Sneakers: Payless, Sunnies: Delia's

DIY Cut-up T-Shirt :-)

Meet the Crew (right to left) Askia Abdull (My Life in Fashion) Roberto Johnson (Fashion in Spanglish)

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Lean on ME!!

Sneakers and Sunnies!!

We are to cool for back to school!!!! Photography by Roberto Johnson of Fashion in Spanglish

New York is the state of mind that I keep, with cool vibes and concrete grooving beneath my feet, I dance with no particular beat to my drums.  Most girls just wanna have fun, but I use my time changing the world, being an influencer wrap in DIAMONDS and PEARLS, I hope to age with strength just like you.  I heard if I can make it with you I can make it anywhere, highly favored and blessed, you might not think its fair but I do!  We were forced into a predestined, pre-determined sort of an arranged kinda marriage, but the one playing the cards had both of our bests in mind.  You see whatever my father does, is always done with a purpose, even if we couldn't tell this whole time.  The plan for my existence etched out in the book of life, which causes me to walk by faith and not sight, but never looking back this whole time.  As HIS wind blows me through this concrete jungle called New York, I'll shine bright like your Diamond in the SKY!!!

My look is casual today, my denim jacket is from Aliexpress.com, my jeans are by Vigoss, my white blouse is from Ross, and the black one is from Burlington CF.  Tights H&M and shoes Payless...lol doesnt it feel good to pay less......bwwwwahahah, had to put that in there!  Be Blessed! Peace!!