Take Home Thursday....

     Take Home Thursday, will be dedicated to anything that I just couldn't leave and just had to bring it home.. It could be work that needs to be completed, groceries needed for the house, my kids, lol... or anything that catches my EYE! LIKE THESE FOR INSTANCE.... I just couldn't leave these PURPLE PUPPIES IN THE STORE.. WELCOME TO THE FAMILY!!!!!



Wordless Wednesday: Cupcake Update: The Pink Box

My cupcake journey has begun.... Cami Cakes in BUCKHEAD... YUMMY!!!

This RED VELVET CUPCAKE HAD ME SCREAMING FOR MORE!!!!

       

Hautest Fall Nail Trends 2010

THIS HAS MY NAME WRITTEN ALL OVER IT!!!

BUTTER BABY!!! A MUST HAVE!

I CAN SEE ME NOW.... CAN YOU SAY ARMY FATIGUE!!!!

SUCH A HAUTE COLOR... I HEART TAUPE!

GRAY ANYONE?

ALL ABOUT THE PURPLE!!

I'M SUCH A BLUE FAN!!! I'M LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT NAVY BLUE POLISH!

14 KG- LOVE IT!

LOVE THIS...! IM ALL ABOUT THE GLITTER BABY!

IT'S THE COLOR OF MUD AND I'M FEEIN' IT!!!

HELLOOOO FALL... MY TOES ARE READY!!!

      SO.... GUESS WHO IS GOING NAIL POLISH SHOPPING THIS WEEKEND??? ME!!!!!! There are sooo many fab nail polishes out this year that I can't wait to start shopping. I have been told recently that I put forth more effort into my nail polish color than anything else. Well, THAT'S NOT ENTIRELY TRUE, but I am so learning that if deciding on what color nail polish is my biggest worry, than I will take that any day!!! You only get one life and its not a dress rehearsal.. SO I WILL LIVE IT TO THE FULLEST WITH THE HAUTEST NAIL POLISH ON MY NAILS...!!!

Posh Words of Wisdom Monday!!!

 

There has been many days I felt like crawling into bed and staying there. But I soon realize that if I give up, I am not only letting myself down but my children down as well. I saw this poem and knew I had to share. When I get down, I look UP!!! Have a great week my fellow bloggers and readers!!!

 

Don't Quit

by: Unknown Author

When things go wrong as they sometimes will,
When the road you're trudging seems all uphill,
When funds are low and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh.
When care is pressing you down a bit.
Rest, if you must, but don't you quit.
Life is queer with its twists and turns
As every one of us sometimes learns.
And many a failure turns about
When he might have won had he stuck it out:
Don't give up though the pace seems slow -
You may succeed with another blow.
Success is failure turned inside out -
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt.
And you never can tell how close you are.
It may be near when it seems so far:
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit
It's when things seem worst that you must not quit.

HAPPY Monday Everyone!!

Enjoy a McDonalds Frappe on ME.... (HEE-HEE)

Getting to Happy by Terry McMillan

     I have been waiting for this for years.......The sequel to WAITING TO EXHALE!

      Waiting to Exhale.... This was the most talked about book by Terry McMillan. From college dorm rooms, to waiting rooms to office small talk, women just couldn't get enough of Savannah, Robin, Gloria and Bernadine. Now, Terry McMillan has given us a chance to reconnect to our favorite characters again with the new book: Getting to Happy. I am hitting up the book store tomorrow, so I can start reading the most anticipated book in years. I sure hope it lives up to my expectations!!! Readers, hit me up and let me know what you think of the book after you have read it. I pray it lives up to my expectations...



3 P's of Me!: These HAUTE FINDS ARE SICK....!!!

3 P's of Me!: These HAUTE FINDS ARE SICK!!!....: " As I was sitting in a computer training class today, my mind slowly started drifting away.... and when that happens, my fingers start ..."

These HAUTE FINDS ARE SICK....!!!!!

      As I was sitting in a computer training class today, my mind slowly started drifting away.... and when that happens, my fingers start to walking. Literally, on the computer keyboard. So, off I went to one of my favorite websites-www.asos.com. As I scrolled and searched and scrolled and searched my tongue got lower and lower to the floor! I could not whip out my visa card fast enough, until I realized where I was.... I had to snap out of it and fast but not before I could save the pics and share with my fellow blogger friends and family! Enjoy!!!!


I am soooo loving this one shoulder, sheer blouse!





The back of these two blouses says it all.... HAUTE PEPPER APPROVED!!!!!



My 2 Favorite People!

      It has been over a week since I have blogged and I have missed it tremendously! When I started this journey I promised myself I would only try and miss a day or two at a time but LIFE has a way of interrupting things on a well planned agenda.  So, now that I am able to get back to what I LOVE, I have decided to dedicate this space to my two angels... I remember the day my son Christopher was born, I was 23 years old and was afraid ishless of what was happening.. I wasn't ready to be a mom but as soon as I looked into his eyes, my whole world changed. On May 25, 1995, I was now responsible for a beautiful baby boy. From that point on, I was on a mission to be the best MOM I could possibly be. He became my instant new roadie.. everywhere I went, he went.. he loved to shop, I loved to shop, he  loved to eat, I loved to eat, Christopher became the reason I excelled at everything I put my mind too. He gave me all the inspiration and strength I needed to complete my college education and become a successful teacher. Today, he is 15 years old and one of the most well rounded young man that I know. He is definitely a teenager but a well respected one. Everyday, I thank GOD that he chose me to have such a wonderful son.
        Ten years later, along came Skai. I was at a different place in my life, married and having a baby. When the doctor said: Its a Girl, I cried like a baby... The tears were for the baby girl that I lost and the little girl that I was carrying, who I look soOOO forward to meeting. Skai Bella entered the world on June 19, Father's Day. What a present to give a dad! Devin was so overjoyed. The hospital room was 20 deep with family members and all eyes were waiting for our princess. The moment she came out I was in love.. while pregnant, I constantly ask other parents of more than one child, how do you find enough love for two? I LOVED Christopher with my entire being, that I worried that I wouldn't have enough love for Skai but the moment I laid eyes on her, I knew I had enough LOVE to go around. Now, instead of me having one roadie.. I had two. I had always prayed for a daughter and now that I had one, my life was complete. My Princess looks exactly like her daddy but she is every bit of me... prissy, girlie, loves shoes, clothes, mani, pedis and anything that involves being a Princess. Christopher and I have totally enjoyed having this little DIVA around. She has brought so much laughter and joy to our family that LIFE JUST COULDN'T BE ANY SWEETER!

My heart: Christopher

My heart: Skai Bella

 

My 2 ANGELS!!

Update: Gold Watch

     The decision has made and it was a tough one to make but I made IT!!... AND THE WINNER IS......

THE MICHAEL KORS GOLD WATCH!!!
IT'S FIERCE, FAB AND SO ME!!!!

I HEART THESE SHOES....!

      It never fails.... EVERY single time, ME and MY SHOPPING BUDDY hit the stores, I find shoes that I ABSOLUTELY ADORE! Well, this day was no different... We walked in our FAV store on a mission for two simple things.. A HAUTE BLOUSE FOR HER AND A HAUTE OUTFIT FOR ME...! We didn't find either but what we did FIND was.......

THESE!!!! WE BOTH FELL IN LOVE WITH THESE SHOES!!!!!

There was no way on GOD'S GREEN EARTH WAS I LEAVING THESE SHOES IN THE STORE!!!!

They were calling my name from outside ... Chelly, Chelly..... and I listened and I conquered!! I found the last size 7 in the store and held on to them, like a mother holding her new infant....I purchased the shoes and came home smiling from ear to ear.. I couldn't wait to introduce the newest pair of shoes to its sisters... The GIRLS WELCOMED THEIR BABY SISTER TO THE FAMILY... AND WE CONTINUE TO LIVE HAPPILY EVER AFTER....

Until the next pair of shoes come a calling......

Posh Words of Wisdom Monday!!!

      I have decided that every Monday, I will look for WORDS OF WISDOM  that will inspire ME and hopefully others for the week. So today I have chosen this poem:

Somebody

Author Unknown

Somebody did a golden deed;

Somebody proved a friend in need;

Somebody sang a beautiful song;

Somebody smiled the whole day long;

Somebody thought, "Tis sweet to live";

Somebody said, "I'm glad to give";

Somebody fought a valiant fight;

Somebody lived to shield the right;

Was the "somebody" you?

STAY POSITIVE, UPLIFTED AND BE BLESSED!!!

HAPPY Monday EVERYONE AND HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEK!!!

Til Death Do Us Part: Is that still a REALITY???

      Recently, I have had numerous discussions on marriage and it seems as though, being married past 5 years is just not the reality anymore. As I sit and ponder my own marriage and divorce, I think to myself, did I give it my all, did I fight until all of the fight was gone, did I love until all the love was gone. Proudly, I can honestly say, I did give it my all... I did fight until there was no fight left and I did love until all the love was gone. So, now the question is do I still believe in marriage? Do I believe that marriages can last until death, do us part? Hmmmm, I would love to say, HELL YEAH, MARRIAGES CAN LAST... but I am just not to sure these days. Being a statistic myself and knowing many people who have walked down the same path I have has me SMDH! I'm nervous about not finding my soulmate. I'm nervous that I wil not find someone who will accept all of my faults and accept me for who I am. But what if I do find that special person, it scares to me think that if it doesn't work out again, I will become another divorcee twice and I sure as heck don't want that title again. So, what is a girl to do....??? Well, this I know for sure.. I will not be afraid to open my heart and trust. I will release all fears that I have of marriage and allow myself to LOVE AGAIN!