HOW TO MAKE AN ACHIEVABLE & CHICified KIND OF NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION! Well it's that time of year again!! It's the time when many ponder, evaluate and make "that list" of all the things to be done differently for the year ahead. Here are some quick tips on how to make an achievable and CHICified kind of New Year's Resolution. The good ole... NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION! ') ~ KEEP YOUR LIST REALISTIC, SHORT & SWEET ~ MAKE YOUR GOALS SHORT TERM GOALS! Ex. 3mth INCREMENTS. ~ REWARD YOURS[...]
WHAT IS A FASHION MIXOLOGIST? An expert at finding, mixing and matching labels, no name, resale, high end, thrift and unexpected pieces together seamlessly. WHO IS THE FASHION MIXOLOGIST? SHAYZON, she has all the ingredients to mix you one of her FIERCE FASHION COCKTAILS! See SHAYZON in action below: http://www.cbs46.com/clip/11777019/shayzon-style-beauty-expert-is-here-mixing-up-stylish-looks-for-moms [...]
The Travelers Diary INSIDE PARIS WITH SHAYZON DAY 2: As morning breaks and the sunlight begins to creep in through the drapes, I feel as soft tap on my shoulder, my eyes pop open and it hits me... IT'S MY FIRST MORNING WAKING UP IN PARIS! Wow, I have dreamt of this very moment for so long. I immediately spring from the bed and run over to the french doors to say a prayer of thanks and to take in the sweet morning air. Today will be a day of exploration. Getting out to as many other area[...]
The Travelers Diary PARIS DAY 1: Ahhh Paris, the flight is long but the great anticipation blurs it all. As the plane descends and the morning light creeps through the windows, the excitement escalates and an overwhelming feeling of gratefulness sets in. Well, here we go...yet again, I'm reassured that dreams DO come true!! ☺️ The 9yr old little girl in me that created this dream is elated, knowing that I've held on to her dream and have never let it go. The streets, the arch[...]
OUR CHICified 5! LOVES FROM THE WEEK. Regardless of our walk in life, regardless of our current circumstance, regardless of the negative things we may have been told, all that matters are our desires, dreams, goals and determination. FASHION!! INSPIRATION: The sartorial elegance and ingenuity that grace editorial pages, models and mannequins are great sources to inspire, dare and ignite our imaginations. &nb[...]
MY BLOG LOVE!!! I've been on hiatus for a couple of months ONLY because I needed to focus on the final planning of our 14th Anniversary RE-DO-WAL (our dream wedding/renewal). I got to marry my Prince all over again!! ') I most definitely will share more photos and details once we receive them from the photographers. I'm hanging on by a string and trying to be patient as I nibble at my nails in great anticipation. lol... Right now we're living through the eyes and photos of our dearest f[...]
MOST BEAUTIFUL INDEED!! LUPITA NYONG'O I remember the evening clearly, I was super excited and preparing "my cozy space" for my Annual Award Season Routine, the highly anticipated... Red Carpet PRE SHOWS!!! It was the Golden Globes and there was a brief moment that I stepped away from the TV (more than likely for some ice cream ;-) ) and upon returning, I was literally stopped in my tracks and my breath was taken by this incredibly stunning women on the screen. I had no idea who she w[...]
IT'S OFFICIALLY SPRING WHEN.....??? ') What are some of the little things you do to celebrate the official arrival of SPRING?? Well, let me go first! ~ First, I chant: "mmmmm....SPRIIIING... I welcome you with smooooth shaved legs, painted toes, exposed arms and a smile fit for bright pink gloss and sunniiiies!!! mmmmm...." LOL...;-) ~ Second: I just love cracking my window super early in the morning before I get up and listening to the birds while that energizing, crisp, fresh air[...]
WHAT IS THE PERFECT LBD???? SINCE IT'S SUPPOSE TO BE "PERFECT", DOES THAT MEAN WE ONLY NEED TO HAVE ONE??? Some may not be familiar with the acronym LBD, so let me start with that... ') LBD is short for Little Black Dress. The LBD is one of my recommended "must haves" for every fashionista/womans closet. You may be wondering, what makes a little black dress the "perfect one" AND how much should this "perfect" LBD cost you? There really is a "perfect" little black dress, but I believe th[...]