Freckle feature!

My lovely sister Leah is my freckle feature for the month of October. Growing up, I've always looked up to my sister. She's pretty, smart, and hilarious! I've never pegged myself as any of those things, so the fact that we have freckles in common makes me feel special and more connected to her. Like most of us with freckles, she didn't like them as a little girl. More so, because people of "color" didn't have them. We grew up in NY state, but, our small city is pretty segregated. So, she was "different" for yet another reason. Fortunately, things are better now and she fully appreciates her amazing freckled face! As does others. Although, we both have shared angry stories of makeup artists trying to cover them up!(again, something we share) I applaud my sister for being strong and wearing her freckles beautifully. Shining a light on these flawsome 'constellations' is so important to me, and I'm so happy to use my sister for the cause. Yayy! 

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Flawsome of the month!

This month I'm choosing to shed light on these arms of mine. They are strong, veiny, skinny, and a little too long for my frame(at least that's what I think). Sometimes I cant help but think I look like the Incredible Hulk with these things!(minus the green color) In other words, completely disproportionate to the rest of my body. Now some of you might be thinking "what is she talking about?"etc, but I admit, body dysmorphia visits me sometimes. Thats why I'm working on thinking of them as flawsome. Most girls I know work so hard at toning their arms, and wear big sleeves to cover them. So, I've decided to be thankful for what I have. Happy that it comes naturally, even my sisters have long strong arms(this fact has always made coat & long sleeve shopping tricky for us). To me, that makes us all flawsome! So, until we can find the perfect length sleeve: strapless, tank, cap sleeve here I come;)

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All Eyes on Kesh

As you probably know already, I LOVE Kesh! The clean and simple design is so on trend, and the black and white makes it a sure classic. You can't help but feel special when you wear one of her pieces. Like you should be walking along Champs-Élysées Avenue in Paris or flamenco dancing in Seville at the Auditorio Alvarez Quintero. Believe me!( I've been to these places). If I had these with me, I would've done a twirly 'la tee da' dance and got up and flamenco'd their socks off! I feel like I can do anything in these leggings! Seriously! Everyone from grandmas to little kids compliment me when I wear Kesh, it's the coolest feeling. This day I wore mine with a simple tee, booties, and topped it off with some fun accessories. A cupcake necklace, Marc Jacobs sunnies, and my favorite La Mer wrap watch I got from Karmaloop.com(I love this site, they always have the latest and greatest). I'm thinking me and my leggings need to pack a bag...Europe anyone?;)

  top-twelfth of eleven, leggings-Kesh, booties-Steve Madden, watch-La Mer, necklace-Forever 21

Slits and giggles:)

Fall has begun, officially marking this time "sweater weather". With mornings being typically cool and grey, what better than my Vintage Havana sweater with smiley faces all over it to cheer us up?For the warmer afternoons, though, there's slits in the back to allow the breeze (and maybe leaves) to flow through. Side note: no leaves have actually blown through yet, but i think it'll be fun when they do:) Can't wait! I coordinated it with a pair of studded black jeans and some 'good old' motorcycle boots. Oh, and if you look close enough, the smiley faces are made up of tiny little black and yellow hearts. Cute, Eh? Just a little fun fact to make your smile even bigger. I found this fun sweater at Lord and Taylor, so, run! don't walk and grab yourself one. Ciao for now my friends.

                                        top-Vintage Havana, jeans-Blank, Boots-Franco Sarto

Freckle feature of the month

I'm so excited to have my gorgeous friend Mercedes as my freckle feature for the month of September. As you already know I absolutely LOVE freckles, and my goal is to illuminate these beautiful "flaws" that so many of us are blessed with. I truly adore Mercedes' freckle pattern, or her 'constellation' as I like to call it. It's different, unique, fun and playful-- just like her. Similar to a majority of us, she used to get picked on and ridiculed for her different looks, effectually causing her to hate certain things about herself as a result. However, she's realized that while changing her physical appearance is out of the question, it's a far better policy to accept herself and all her beauty. You can even feel this positive energy when when you're in her presence. Whenever I see Mercedes her exotic gorgeousness radiates! I'm so proud of who she is and the refined person she's becoming. Happy to be freckle sisters with this Flawsome young lady.

Flawsome of the month!

My personal flaw for this month is more of a personality trait and less of a physical attribute. Since I can remember I've always been pretty quiet and shy. I don't like to "make waves" or engage in any type of confrontation. I have trouble voicing my thoughts, my feelings. Even as a little girl I remember wanting to speak up, but not being able to muster up the courage to do so, even at great cost to myself. I had and sometimes still have this immense fear of hurting others feelings, even if I'm hurting. So, I "beat around the bush", swallow my words, and sometimes I literally cant find the words to express myself. I go blank, kind of a "stage fright" thing. Not that I don't KNOW what I want to say, or even HOW to say it. I just don't want anyone to get hurt. Being this way has not served me, or others for that matter. I'm working on changing this flaw I possess. Not everyone will agree with what I say and how I feel, but i'm realizing that's not the point! To me, in order to turn this flaw into one of my flawsomes, I have to own it and use it to be a better person. So, I've been speaking up as my girl Wendy Williams(friend in my head) says, "say it like you mean it"! You don't have to like it, but as long as you can hear me, I'm finding happiness in that. Say it loud and say it proud! Flawsome!

 top-Forever21, jeans-Blank denim, shoes-Target(Mossimo)

NYC Nights

During my recent trip to NYC I wore the perfect 'run around town, have dinner, hang out' outfit. My fun baseball top expresses my feelings for NYC days and nights when I'm gone. There's nothing like a comfortable pair of jeans, wedge sneakers, studs AND sparkles, all in the same outfit. I was also fortunate enough to attend Tyra Banks and Udo Spreitzenbarth photo exhibition. With hair, makeup and fashion, Tyra became 15 of the most famous models and Udo captured it. It's amazing to see her transformation into these iconic women. To add a little something something to the mix, they're all raw and unretouched! We know she's good, but to see her and these enormous still shots in person was unreal!! I loved it! Tai Tai loves Ty Ty!
I had a great time NYC and I miss your kiss...

                                            top-Express, jeans-JamesJeans, sneakers-Ash

       dress-frock!tracy reese, shoes-nine west, clutch-CCskye attached to Rebecca Minkoff cuff