Is A Picture What It Seems

  In 2011, I had a photo shoot during a pit-stop in New York. The makeup was supposed to be very experimental and we were playing around with looks that were different than the signature curly or wavy low-maintenance styles that I prefer to wear. Beforehand, I was...

If You Pray For It, Make Sure You Are Ready For It

Have you been paying close attention to what you pray, wish and hope for lately? For me, it has most definitely been a life of balance.  All of my prayers seem to revolve around a career that I’m passionate about, having amazing empowering friendships, a healthy...

7 Amazing Things That Happened Since I Changed My Mindset

It’s 6:42am on Monday Morning and I’m fresh off of sipping some lemon water while asking myself, “What the heck just happened!” I have not blogged in over 8 weeks and it’s because the heavens opened up and was like “BOOM! Girl, you said you want this! Take it!” And I...

You Will Not Always Win

** This post was written two years ago. Reposted as a reminder as we go into the holidays and a new year to never give up. A few weeks ago, I was talking to a popular beauty blogger and her husband, and he said, ‘How do you handle failure when everyone’s...

I Shall Not Waste Another Day Being Unhappy

The most profound moment I’ve had this year was when I realized I could not go another day without smiling. Happiness is a choice. Up until around February of this year, I found myself lying in bed in the fetal position often while being bothered and frustrated...