Happy Memorial Day

       
   "True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramtic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost." Arthur Ash

                                

I want to give thanks to the troops who have defended our nation both past and present. For many Memorial Day is officially the when summer kicks off because of the hot weather. If your in my neck of the woods you can expect festivities like the Memorial Day Parade taking place on the Capital which is also a televised event. So I'm wishing you and yours a safe and Happy Memorial Day!!!

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Dream Boards

                          
"Imagination is the beginning of creation. You imagine what you Desire. You will what you imagine and at last you create what you will." George Bernard Shaw
       
                                         

Dreams boards are collection of items that we place on blank boards in hopes of that what's  placed on them will manifest. I personally can testify to the power of dream boards and here's why I recommend them.

A few years back my mother and I saw this adorable black Lhasa Asa by the name of "Fufu" in our local animal shelter. At the time we didn't know the apartment were we lived didn't allow pets. I was terribly disappointed especially since we did an application then discovered we wouldn't be able to take Fufu home.

Not long after I watched an episode of Oprah about dream boards. For just fun and curiosity I decided to make one. I put the kind of home I wanted, engagement ring, places I wanted to travel, a skin care business and a picture of a black Lhasa Asa that looked exactly liked Fufu. Well I kid you not the next year we were able to get a dog and we adopted a little shih poo by the name of Harley. What's neat about this is Harley looks similar to the dog on my dream board and he happens to be gray while the business has also manifested.

What are your experiences with "Dream Boards"? If you don't have a dream board I encourage you to make one, you never know what will happen once your raw energy is focused in the universe.

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My First Guest Post!!

                                      


Forgive the delay. I've been so busy I forgot to tell you about my first guest post on Jennifer Hawkin's Motive Weight Loss blog. Here's the article its called "5 Swimsuits for Your Next Holiday or Aquatic Work Out." Please like the article on Facebook, and any other suggested social network for support. Thanks guys! Have safe weekend and holiday!!


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Beet Blueberry Kale Smoothie

                        

Kale smoothies have become very popular. Dr. Oz and even Lauren Conrad are fans of them. Since summer is right around the corner and every one's getting bikini ready I figured a post about kale was appropriate. Some of you may not know that kale is a super vegetable. Its packed with vitamins K,C and calcium. Personally kale is one of my favorite veggies.

This Beet Blueberry Kale Smoothie I stumbled across on Kale Smoothies.com is delicious and easy to prepare. Posted by Paul Ahern this is a great alternative to drinking grass. Lets just say a shot of grass first thing in the morning was anything but tasty.

Pre Time: 10 mins.

Cook Time: 5

Serves: 1-2

Ingredients
1 tbsp fresh ginger
1 medium-sized, raw beet
½ cup apple juice
1 banana
1 tbsp coconut oil
1 cup frozen blueberries
1 leaf kale

Instructions
peel ginger
peel beet
add ginger and beet to blender and blend a little longer than you think necessary. The key here is to blend the beet smooth before you add the other ingredients.
peel banana
de-stem kale
add all ingredients to blender, blend and serve!

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Female Celebrity Style: Cannes Film Festival 2013

The annual Cannes Film Festival kicked off earlier this week in France. As usual the week long event was swiped with the some of the world's most glamorous actors and actresses. So here are my picks for best dress.                      

                                            

Its times like this when I'm having such a fashion high that I'm speechless and I don't know where to begin. But let me just start off with the basics; this is a beautiful gown made of silk by Yiqing. Audrey finished the look with her short curly black hair and diamond earrings. Omg!! This is just an amazing fashion moment and from here out I will be watching you Ms. Tautou. Hands down you were best dressed.

                                                                               
Actress Freda Pinto walked the red carpet in a silk Sanchita Ajjaampur gown. The plugging back was my favorite part of the dress. Lets talk about Freda's hair. The chignon with the side swipe part with bangs and butterflies which beautifully decorated her brunette locks had been neatly placed not to mention the bold red lips and barely there make-up. Freda had a soft powdery red pout that's inviting and not harsh. Well done.

                             

With  barely visibly metallic eye shadow, nude shimmery lips, and her hair swept back actress Naomi Harris shined bright like a diamond in a metallic silver strapless number by Calvin Klein that emphasize on her admirable shoulders. Someone goes to the gym...

                             
Fun, young and differently different this two piece ensemble was worn by Clair Julien. I'm not familiar with her but she looks great!

                                              

Solange Knowles looked lovely in this airy nude beige floral gown by Stephane Rolland. She wore an Afro with a bold red lips. Werk Solange!! She is one style maven to watch....

                             

Again I'm not familiar with this statuesque actress either but she looked striking in this nude floral Alex Perry gown and managed not to look washed out.

Well there you have it. Which were some of your favorites looks at Cannes this year? Enjoy your Saturday!

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Memorial Day Swimsuits

Memorial Day is coming and so is the hot weather. If you plan on heading to the beach we have the best swimsuits for  every body type and the style to compliment.

                                            
Kick of the summer season with this bright 2 piece ensemble by UjENA.

                                            
Own the beach when you arrive to the beach in this classic cut super sexy bikini.

                                               

The latest in female celebrity style for the beach is the polka dot retro look. Get on this trend with our 2 piece retro suit.

                                                  
As  mentioned earlier we have something for every body type. If your a curvy girl, just had a baby or not bikini ready yet this beautiful floral print swimsuit is for you.

                                                       
This calypso 2 piece is available in black. The wrap around skirt is perfect for covering the lower bodice and any other imperfections.


So there's my list. Enjoy!

"beauty is a lifestyle"

Time for a Holiday

Today, I am flying off to Florida for a long overdue holiday. Actually, I've scheduled this to post just as I'll be taking off.

You have no idea how much I need some time off.

Since last October, I have been juggling three jobs, and very rarely get more than one day off. I even worked Christmas! I know, it's a hard life.

So I feel like I deserve a full two weeks of R, R & R aka rest, relaxation and reading. And I am going to revel in it.

I'm going with my family, my parents and my sister. We are spending a week in Orlando, mainly for the Wizarding World, then the second week down in Key West. Key West is definitely the relaxation side of things, but hopefully with some scuba diving thrown in.

OMG I'm so excited!!!

Follow me on twitter for any shenanigans I might get up to and I'll see you on the other side!

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