Fashion & Style Tag

You know the good ole saying, "Less is More"? Well...

Fresh off my family vacation and looking back in reflection with a fresh perspective. Spending time outside of our comfort zone allows us to get a different perspective on life. It fosters growth and in some cases life changing redirection. I had the pleasure of visiting four island nations during my time abroad and the main take away from my trip is: simplicity, it is the secret to a good life. Each island that I visited reminded me just how important it is to simplify life. Sometimes we create complicated lives for the sake of having more, when in actuality the road to living a good and fulfilled life is having less. A simple lifestyle attracts simple problems, requiring simple...

Hey Fabulous-- I recently did a photo shoot for a mompreneur feature in the July issue of Tampa Bay Parenting Magazines which also featured a couple other inspiring boss moms. A piece titled: American Dreamers. When I was in high school, I ran a hustle (notice how I didn't say business?) where I would visit the homes of professionals (executives, principals and the likes) to perform clothing ironing services. Yep--I would roll through on the weekends and iron baskets of professional attire for these professional elites all the wile holding down my part-time retail job at the mall, maintaining my grades and taking part in school extracurricular activities. In retrospect, not really sure how I did it.  But undoubtedly whether I...

One would certainly argue whether fashion is art. What is its purpose? It's not that complicated is it? It's a way of expression. Whether grown and sexy, mature and intellectual or insecure and youthful; fashion is what each individual wants it to be. It's a creative being that allows each artist to adapt, incorporate and invent. But trends? Aaah...

What does forty feels like you ask? Well, I'm still a work in progress if that gives you any sense of perspective. But one thing is for certain--you don't always get to decide when it's time no matter how well planned or how many good intentions put forth. This milestone comes with some gains and losses. That's life, right? But with growth comes clarity. And with clarity comes purpose. That's what the last two years have been for me. Living in purpose. Knowing what and who is most important in life and living life to that accord has been the greatest feeling ever. So as I enter this new chapter---it's full speed ahead doing the things that I love with...