Mother's Day...The Aftermath

How was everyone's Mother's Day!?!? 

My Mother's Day was great! 

I actually spent the day recuperating from the night before at Queen Bey's concert. 

Can I just say that LIFE WAS GIVEN! 

I'm a part of the Beyhive but only a general member.
I'm not one of her Worker Bees.
They do way too much! 

Dress by Aakasha on Etsy
Shoes: Aldo (got them last year)
Necklace: Frugalfinds NYC

I promised you a style post didn't I!?! 

Well here it is! 

You have been reading about me trying to build a wardrobe I love and this one certainly makes the cut! 

I tend to use this as my "work dress." 

I wear it to meetings on the behalf of my business or networking events. 

I just switch up the hair and accessories. 

It's black, It's stretchy. It's chic. 

Done and done. 

Photography: LaCoste Photography

Thank you to all who ordered from God's Favorite Surprises this weekend! 

It's after Mother's Day but you still can still use MOMFRIEND2016 as a code to get 20% off products and services until May 14. 

Remember, it's for you to buy someone else in your life who is dope! 

Don't be selfish! Share the love! 

(I'm holding one of our limited edition "You Are So Dope" mugs in the shots above! This one is selling out! EEK! )

GFS Presents...

Dress from Urban Outfitters (Here)

Lace dress worn as Jacket: Forever 21

Heels: Aldo (here)

Clutch Cover: Clutched and Covered

7 More weeks to go!

Feeling a little Kim Kardashian-y in this look. 

Except my dress is not smushing the top of my baby's head. 

Just saying....

Also, If you're in Houston, I'm hosting a Networking Social. 

It's really small since this is my first time at it. 

I found that as I began to become involved with all things "entrepreneurship" that I didn't find a lot of  opportunities to mingle, network and learn from like minded women. 

And let's be honest, that's exactly how my business, God's Favorite Surprises was born. 

So, I have space for about 13 more people to attend. 

If you have a business or you are on the verge of starting a business, this could be the perfect event to hang out, nibble on bites, share and hear stories to encourage you. 

Which is the whole point really. 

If you are interested, please go to this Facebook Post and leave your email address. 

I will then send you an exclusive Eventbrite invitation to confirm your space. 

It should be fun!! 

P.S. Thank you all for the kind words of support about me launching my business! 

Be sure to check out the site and order something! 

Someone will love to receive your gift of kindness! 

Also, a special shout out to my Career Coach Lisa Lucario! 

When I had the itch to change careers, she literally was the first person I contacted and said, "I need to be a paying client. I need accountability." 

I still meet with her twice a month. It helps me stay focused and keeps me on task. 

You can find her here...and she does sessions via Facetime/Skype. 

It's worth it! 

The Dead Has Arisen!

Let it be known!

I'm a woman of my word.

I said if the temperatures dropped, I would do a post!

Well, here I am!

The heat in Houston has been unbearable. Someone turned the temperature to HELL, so it's been increasingly hard to deal with keeping clothes on after work!

Urban Outfitters Cropped Tee (I altered neckline...of course)

Gap (DIY dyed yellow) skirt

Sam Edelman Wedges

Aldo Earrings

Vintage Sunnies

Silver bracelet gifted by Juanette

Orange bracelet (old)

This isn't one of my fave outfits but it served its purpose.

Theoretically, one is supposed to wear a loose top with a fitted bottom or the other way around.

I just really wanted to wear gray and yellow together and I didn't have to iron.

No ironing always wins.

Ironing is not my ministry.

I had a relaxing Labor Day  weekend. I hung out with my bestie hubby and finally saw a few movies I've been wanting to see.

Good times. Now I must go back into hiding in case the temperature rises:)

Is the temp set to HELL in your neck of the woods too?

Or is it just Houston that's been so lucky??

Here Comes the Summer!

It's the end of the school year this week but also the beginning of some interesting new things for me this summer.

Target Top

Zara Skirt

American Apparel Bag

Cynthia Vincent for Target Wedges

Lucky Star

How ironic that I heard "Lucky Star" by Madonna today?

Did I ever mention how much I was into Madonna, Cyndi Lauper and Janet Jackson back in the day?

(My Janet Jackson allegiance is well documented)

Borderline.

Lucky Star.

She-Bop.

Time after Time.

Let's Wait a While.

When I Think of You... (I actually reenacted the video to this one earlier today...I still got it!)

Umm hmm. That's me all day:)

Zara Skirt

F21 Madonna Tee

Aldo Wedges

American Apparel Pencil Bag

The Night Before Sunday School

I went to see Erykah Badu perform last night.

#loveher

#texasgirl

I wore this short skirt.

I do that sometimes...

I wear short skirts.

Which means I could never be a preacher's wife.

I'm at peace with that though. Something tells me that I wouldn't be popular because I'd ban wearing pantyhose or white shoes to church.

But it doesn't mean I couldn't go to church.

Because I saw skirts shorter than this at church this morning.

(Urban Outfitters Top, Target Skirt, Aldo Earrings, DIY Raven Bag, Aldo Wedges)

Even I wouldn't go that far. I do have standards.

Just not at concerts...the night before church:)

Here is the obligatory bad concert shot.

She's Erykah Badu.

I expect nothing less:)

GFS Hairstory: The Interview That Wasn't Supposed to Happen

H&M Dress

Random Belt

DIY RAVEN Bag

Sam Edelman Wedges

Aldo Necklace

I know a lot of bloggers venture into VLOGGING but I vowed that would not be my ministry.

But when you have a pushy friend who forces you to talk...well... never say never. I also have the distinct honor of introducing her daughter to her first Oreo cookie when she was one year old...so I suppose I felt obligated! LOL

Here is probably the first and last video I will ever do!

Quick notes:

1. I did NOT want to do a video...ever!

2. I'm not wearing any make up...(nor do I wear any but still)

3. I have no idea why I was flipping my head like I have cascading locks down my back!

4. I had zero time to prepare!

5. My outfit  pics were taken this morning and this video was done at 7pm...as the day goes on...my hair gets bigger:)

6. I have "bed head" hair in the video because I drive with my head leaned back against the headrest after work. Thanks Kenge for allowing me NO time to fix that! GRRRR!

Enough stalling I suppose...here goes!

Click here to view full screen. I don't know how to change the size format on my blog because I'm challenged:)

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Kenge, next time I want a hair and make up crew booked and Evian water in a plastic cup with a silver straw to sip!

Bloggers Don't Always Love What They're Wearing

Hi. I hate this dress.

I bought it a year or so ago and it was about 2 sizes too big.

But I saw potential in it.

I thought I could save it. Make it work for me.

No.

I should've just left it at the thrift store instead of pouring money into alterations.

The neck is too high (it's asymeterical)

 My "girls" felt caged.

The waist line doesn't hit me in the most awesome place

 It's too short.

All which are my fault...because my alterations lady told me.

I didn't listen.

 Now...once again...I hang my head in shame!

 I tried to "Jedi mind trick" the dress by adding a vest.

Which wasn't originally a vest...it was a Gap Jacket that I've had for a few years.  

I decided it would serve me better as a vest.
I had the sleeves taken off.

I was right about that!

(Thrifted dress,belt/ Gap Trench Jacket Vest, BCBG heels/ Aldo necklace/Vintage handbag)

You win some and you lose some.

P.S...Say hello to my new little friend. The mother in law strikes again. This is the MIL's grandmother's handbag! It's been sitting in her attic doing absolutely nothing since I rescued it. It's perfect in all thy ways.

Karaoke

Check out my thrfiting tips over at Stylish Curves!

This is what one wears to a Karaoke bar.

If one wears this, one might also look forward to singing the following songs:

1. Hey Ya by Outkast

2. "I Think We're Alone Now" by Tiffany

3. "Hold On" by Wilson Phillips

4. "Still the One" by Shania Twain

5. "Poison" by BBD

One might also be disappointed that the DJ didn't have LL Cool J's "I'm Bad" or Bon Jovi's "Living on a Prayer" or even George Michael's "Careless Whisper."

Don't try to figure me out. Just accept me as I am:)

Stolen borrowed Trench Jacket

Aldo Shoes/Earrings

American Apparel Black Tee

Zara Skirt

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