Laters 2013...

Time flies when your having fun...but I've never had a year like this. I've never experienced the things I experienced this past year. The end of 2012 and the start of 2013 was tough. A lot of people say that, I guess its because a new year is approaching us and its a chance to start fresh, erase what happened in the previous months, time to set "goals", and "resolutions", but I NEVER set resolutions, whats the point? I only try and live each day to the best of my ability. Resolutions do me no good, because as each day closes out I have already resolved what was meant for me, in that day. As I sit here reminiscing through my 12 months of 31 I can't help but to look up and say Thank You God. I can't help but to think of the people that have made this year great, and the people that have made this year tough. I can't help but to think of the advice I have given others, and the advice I have received. I sit here vowing that this 12 months of 32 will be different. It's only up to me to make that happen. It's only my choice. If it's not different, if its not better, if its not the best year of my life then I can only blame myself.

I need more life out of my life and that's my goal for the rest of my life. I can control what happens in my life and I can manifest great things to happen, and I WILL. As 2013 comes to a close, 2014 opens a chapter of never before seen things from Melissa. Things that I've always "tasted" but never "ate" from. Things that I have always desired but never worked to get to. I'm sort of a procrastinator and I have no problem saying that. I'm conquering that. It's already done. This is my door and window of opportunity and I'm walking through and jumping though it (no bungee cord to catch me, cause I won't fall). I'm grounded, this 365 days will be for Melissa, I will accomplish more in this year than I can even imagine. I am declaring that over my life, I'm speaking that into existence, I know first hand that it's possible. I have dreams and aspirations of conquering things in my life that no one can imagine. I've seen what my great looks like and I'm ready to embrace it and I'm ready to challenge myself. I've read all too much over the past few days how people just "took that step of faith" and accepted and acknowledged what was for them. It's my turn, it's my time, it's my Happy Blessings that's here, and it's my success story that awaits me. My blog (your blog) is only the beginning of me conquering what is in store.

So as I close out this year, I challenge you to challenge yourself and accept the things that you think you cannot, do the things that seem crazy, don't look back, LOVE like you've never loved before (even if you are loving yourself). You have 365 days to be great, allow that to happen. Stop looking in the mirror and saying "not today" (myself included), stop working 9-5 just to stay alive (disclaimer - I did not tell you to quit your job...LOL), get out of your comfort zone, detox your body (mentally and physically). You deserve it. Cheers to You. You are here...you are beautiful...you are perfect, you are human and so is the next person creating their happy beginnings...

Hello 2014, now let's make my dreams come true...

XoXo...Mel

April Celebrity Spotlight: Jada Pinkett Smith

So every month I'm going to spotlight a new celebrity. Whether its about their style, their humanitarianism or just because we want to see more of them, some celebrities should be spotlighted. This month it's none other than Mrs. Jada Pinkett Smith, we loved her when she was Lena, a sassy college student on A Different World, we adored her when she was Lyric in the movie Jason's Lyric, we cracked up laughing with her when she was Peaches in the movie A Low Down Dirty Shame, but I believe we gained much more respect for her when she became Stony, a sister trying to right her brother's wrongful death by robbing banks and so much more. 

Jada is not only is a mom, a wife, and a daughter she is also a producer, a director and a writer. She has been married to funny man Will Smith since 1997 and they have 2 kids (Willow and Jaden) together, she is also step mom to Will's oldest son (Trey). We have all heard the rumor mill of the two splitting up and the way they raise their kids, to even what religion they practice. But none of that matters, this woman is PHENOMENAL...she is 41 years YOUNG, she calls Baltimore home and she is still doing it...I give her props for holding her family together and holding her man down...all while keeping her style versatile...

This month's spotlight belongs to Mrs. Jada...I love her style, she is so modern, yet so fashionable at the same time. I don't think we recognize her enough for all that she has accomplished. Whether she is on vacation in a wetsuit surfing the ocean or on the red carpet serving us something serious in a pair of Loub's, from supporting her kids, her husband or even herself, this girl deserves our love...RAISE your ACE of Spades Champagne in the air for this month's celebrity spotlight....Mrs. Jada Pinkett Smith

Spring Jewelry Haul Part 1

So I go banana's over accessories!!! I think any good accessory can make an outfit pop. Whether it's a dainty pair of earrings, or a chunky necklace, accessories make everything better.

Below is part one of my Spring Season accessory haul...this is just some of my starter earrings for this season, and of course where did I go? Every girls Fav store!!! Forever21...cheap but cute items can be found here...this spring minimal on the ears and overdone everywhere else will def stand out, think stacked bracelets, chain link necklaces, conversation starter rings and so much more.

So this haul was about small statement earrings (I threw in a few other pieces too). Everything from angel wings (for the angel in you and me) to lioness faces will be worn on my ears this season. I look forward to also wearing a pair of the many bows that I purchased as well. Remember when we used to hate bows, well now we are wearing them for earrings and on our necklaces...bows are a true girly statement...

Variety Earring Set  $4.80
Sparkly Gold Bows  $2.80
Variety Cross/Angel Wing Earring Set  $4.80
Owl Earrings  $4.80
Lioness Earrings  $5.80
Silver Bows  $2.80
Gold Bow Necklace  $2.80
Purple Bow Bracelet (BCBG..Marshalls)  $7.99