(Left) Keke Palmer at the NAACP Image Awards
(Middle) Megan Good at the NAACP Image Awards
(Right) Kelly Rowland ESPN Mag "Next" even wearing
Im loving these hues of blue. Blue is my favorite color :) I really could do without Keke Palmer choice of shoes. I love her platforms, I feel the chunky strapy platform takes away from the elegance of her thigh high left split. Megan Good looks sexy yet elegant at the same time. Kelly looks so sophisticated she makes me want to get a cute pant suit in my closer. What do you think?
Because it is friday we all need a laugh! Not to mention my celebrity crush A$AP Rocky makes a guest apperance :P Happy Friday my clothes minded ones :)
"The state of your life is nothing more than a reflection of your state of mind."
- Dr. Wayne W. Dyer
I think the saying "you are what you eat" is quiet simialr to this quote. If you want positive things to happen in your life not only think it, speak it, and most importantly BE it. Your mind and thoughts can be reflected with your choices you make in life. Strive to reflect positive thoughts though your life and to others. Look in the mirror and make sure all of your positive attributes are displayed inside and out.
Motivational Monday is a segment that I share motivation and inspiration with you all. Tune in every Monday!
Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the full staircase.
-Martin Luther King Jr
Photo via Instagram
Faith is the foundation with out having Faith you would not be able to see or imagine the positive outcomes in life. I remember as a child in sunday school we would always talk about Faith. Also the importance of having Faith the size of a mustard seed. I've learned that with Faith you cannot physically touch nor see. Faith is trusting and believing in God as well as yourself and that through any circumstance in your life you will get through troubles in your life. Have Faith!
You got a dream... You gotta protect it. People can't do somethin' themselves, they wanna tell you you can't do it. If you want somethin', go get it. Period. -Will Smith In 'Pursuit of Happyness'
A lot of us have goals and aspirations and when we get knocked of the right track or obstacles arise we tend to point the finger and play the blame game. Blaming financial problems, family, friends, job, economy, spouse, and even the world. For the past 3 years I have blamed everyone and everything on why I haven't got settled into my career with my desired job. I realized I wanted a certain job in my field of Fashion but i did not WANT IT hungrily. It was even more frustrating when I run into people and they see I am still job hunting and looking to relocate they all have negative comments that they try to wrap in encouraging words and so called advice. I felt like nobody thinks I cannot accomplish my goals. So I finally reevaluated my life and my goals. I decided that 2013 I will work on what I want and get where I dream and I will not blame anyone or anything. Like the quote says "If you want somethin', go get it" If your working at a job that you do not love find your passion and figure out a game plan to do something your passionate about. I learned people are going to have all the advice and commentary but you have to listen to God, yourself, and your heart. Go get it, Get your dreams! Find your passion.
(Performance 12.15.12 The Speakeasy Lounge Lake Worth, FL)
A few months ago I had the pleasure of pulling a outfit for Muzik Jones Drew photo shoot and performance. A pretty cool guy to style. Check out the interview..... Introduce yourself....
It's funny being interviewed by you
but I go by Muzik Jones Drew, lover and creator of music!
How would you describe your
music/musical style?
My music is a mix
of soulful harmonizing with a little hip-hop. I like to
it call funk rap.
How do you get your inspiration?
I feel it's only right and relatable
if my music is as real as life gets. My everyday life from my toughest days at
work to my highest moments with the people I love inspire me to write. If
I'm at a block and can't create I'll break to go live life out of the studio
for a day or two and comeback with an album full of feelings.
What musicians do you admire?
I was always a huge Timbo, Dre (the
doctor), and Pharell fan. I felt like during the time I started out
recording music they were always the men behind the hits so I studied and
attempted to mimic every hit they made.
What can people expect from your
upcoming project?
I had to sacrafice a few things in
order to really focus on the sound, direction and stories for
"Believers". Managing and producing are just a couple of the big
things I had to put to the side in order to tune into the occurences affecting
me aside of music. So on this project you'll hear an even more mellow and calm
Drew due to my brother's homecoming approaching, new love, and low funds.
Age is trying to bring out the softer and sexier side of me. Haha! I definitely
did not sacrifice the fun in my music though!
Would you agree your musical style
inspires your fashion style?
I used to argue that a certain look
should go with the type of artist you were but screw that! I'd spit trap rhymes
in a tux anyday! Though, I think fashion has more often influenced my
music. There's just something about the way you dress that adjusts the way you
perform. It's like Spider Man could fight crime in his everyday Peter Parker
attire if he wanted but all his battles were best fought in red and blue
spandex.
What words would you use to describe
your fashion style?
At home I'm always ready for a game
of 2 on 2. On stage I'm Falsettos & Fly Drew! I believe in overdressing.
What five "Clothesminded"
things you cannot live without?
I can't live without bowties, skinny ties, the
double-sided hairbrushes where the bristles are soft on one side and hard on
the other, hoodies, and my large amount of t-shirts. Thanks Beautiful!
Check Out "Believers" Video
Check out his new single "Believers" available on iTunes now
Im am not the type of person to blab on and write a long poetic resolution story. To sum up my thoughts i can say that in 2013 I have a lot of ideas for this blog and I plan to make each one a reality.
After all the Christmas Shopping I squeezed a little shopping in for myself.
Mac Seductive Intent Semi- Matte Lipstick- This is a beautiful fushia purple with a great finish that isn't too gloss nor is it super dry matte finish.
Mac Passionately Tempted Blush- Nice purple/fushia blush with not much shimmer
Ben Nye Banana Powder- EVERYBODY swears by this setting powder. I tried it and i will say that after setting my concealer with this powder it didn't crease or look cakeY. Everyone was right!
Mac Currant Lip Pencil- Dark vampy berry pencil. This pencil paired with MACs Rebel and Ruby Woo looks soooo good. It can create an Ombre-ish lip.
Naked Basics- I didn't swatch this because i feel that this product is a love/hate buy/dont buy type of product. Obviously Foxy and WOS are too light and ashy for deep skin tones like myself. I really like this palette because Crave was a nice deep dark brown black. I kind of got mad at myself a few days after getting this because i should of purchased the Lorac Pro Palette or Smashbox Master Class Palette.
What did you buy for yourself???? (All of the products featured in this post has been purchased by me)
Hope you are enjoying your Holidays! I had a great one my nephew was born Christmas Eve wish I could stay there and play with him longer but I had to head back to town and work. Here is a little outfit I wore out a week ago when the weather was much warmer!
Top- Peplum Dress from Asos
Bottom- Macy's
Shoes- Steve Madden
Earrings- Country Dollar Jewelry Store
Clear Clutch- DIY
Red Lip- OCC Lip Tar & MAC Ruby Woo
December Haute Holiday Glam Bag
Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner (Zero)- This liner is glides on really smooth and great color payoff.
Urban Decay Naked Skin BB- Really Smooth light weight BB Cream Has a slight tint of color to it.
Mai Couture Highlighting papers- ughh i could live without these papers
Mirabella Face or Eye Primer- I have yet to try this product yet.
Be a Bombshell Lip Gloss(Hot Mess)- This looks better over a lipstick in my opinion.
I was suppose to get a NYX Loose pearl shadow I contacted Ipsy and now waiting to see if any action takes place.
I scooped up this mula green sweater from Goodwill for 50% off (came up to $3). I thought it was cute but simple. So I decided to spice it up and put some gold spikes on the shoulders of the sweater. I purchased the gold spikes from Ebay. It was easy to add the spikes to a sweater because you just push the screw between the hole of the knitting and twist on the spike on.
Finally I get a day off from work and I have some errands to run for the holidays and what to do you know it rains today :( I still tried to get a photo op with my spiked out sweater. (Please no judgement on photo quality today)
This is my first My ClothesMind Style Post. (Yayyy) Todays outfit I am going for a really relaxed comfy look and feel. You can even tell with my makeup it is very soft and subtle. I used Make Up Forever Lip Pencil 12C and Sephora Lipstick Crush to give me that dark fall berry lip.
