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PRETTY IN PARIS * DAY 1

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[...]

SOURCES OF GORGEOUS INSPIRATION!

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[...]

I'm HERE and I'm BACK!!

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[...]

GLAMOROUS Style, FABULOUS Fashion & FLAWLESS Beauty

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[...]

GIVE 'EM LIP! ')

IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR FOR SERIOUS LIP SERVICE!! Pucker up ladies! Burgandy, Wine, Deep Plum and Oxblood lips are smeared all over this Fall/Winter season.   Holiday reds are timeless and quite captivating, BUT... it's time for a walk on the darker side. ') You don't even have to say a word, these lips speak for themselves. What's the secret approach to achieving this look successfully? First, you must, must, must exfoliate and moisturize your pout. Second , line your lips[...]