Truth Tuesday: Just Do It

Hey, Everybody :) It is 11:42pm and I am so happy to be in my bed. Sometimes it feels like I work 24hrs a day; even though I do have day off but long story short I am currently in love with my bed. So last week was my BIRTHDAY!(July12th) I turned 29 and I have to say I really enjoyed my birthday. I ate dinner with my family and my closet friend at the Cheesecake Factory (sooooo good) and I got my nose pierced!(It hurt like hell, but it was quick :) I'm a very laid back type of chick so this was my kind of celebrating. I don't really feel too much different, I have grown so much these last couple of years but things a pretty much the same. I have learned a lot about myself and there are still  a lot of things I want to change. I am the type of person who likes to analyze, complain (sometimes) and worry about things that I cant change but also about things I can change. I come to realize (which I should have realized along time ago) that I have no reason to complain about the things I can change I just need to shut the hell up about it and change it. I cant complain about still living where I'm living but I'm not saving the money to move. I cant complain about not loosing the amount of weight I want to loose if I'm not dieting or exercising. Life can be a simple thing if we sometimes pick the simple answer. Anything you want in life you have to work hard to make it happen. At the same time the things you want may not happen over night and you cant give up or loose patients. I am the only person reasonable for my happiness and the direction I want to take my life in. If something or someone makes me un happy I have to change it. Now I have preached this to other people but never practiced it myself. I would sulk and complain and vent to who ever would listen but that didn't make a difference; I had to take action. Sometimes I wished I could find that genie in the lamp, or hit the lottery and that would fix all my problems but that's not realistic. I have to work for the things I want and intend to continue to do so. It is talking FOREVER to get the things I want but that's life and I need to have patients. In time everything will be as it should be (don't know where I go this from...I think a movie.) I AM TAKING A STAND! I am not going to complain or worry...the things that I can change, I will change....the things I cant change I will try to turn into a positive and just deal with. Now I'm going to try and go to bed...I hope this all made since and I wasn't just rambling lol....Thank you soooooo much for reading and goodnight :)

#MCM

The man is gorgeous, I don't think there is any more to say..lol. The smile, the tattoos, looks well groomed, muscles, he is tall!! my #mcm is @the6foot5giant, I appreciate you and I'm sure all the ladies do as well :) 

Madly In Love Monday: Kehlani

Ok so this Monday I want to talk about a new artist named Kehlani. I was on my instagram and ran across my friends page who posted a video of her at Kehlani's concert and I just had to find out who this young lady was that all these fans where screaming for. Lucky for me she had a You Tube page and that is where I discovered all of her amazing music including one song in particular "You Should Be Here ." (Link Below) When I tell you I am obsessed with this song......I play this song so much, it's bad ya'll lol. This is one of those songs when you going through something with the man your with/want to be with (like I am now) and just want to sing this song at the top of your lungs (badly) because it feels like she wrote it just for you (crazy, I know lol.) Sooooo you wanna know a little bit more about her....yes you do :) So her name is Kehlani Parrish she is a R&B singer from Oakland California. Her style is chill,  r&b/hip hop, her lyrics are honest.... I feel like a lot of people can relate to what she is singing about, she can dance and her voice sounds soooo good, a little raspy, soulful, I love it. She has two mix tapes under belt including Cloud 19 (2014) and You Should Be Here (2015.) This year she signed with Atlantic Records and will be rereleasing my song (lol) You Should Be Here .  She has been through a lot in her life but she made it through the storm and now she is living her dreams and sharing her music with the world and I personally am a big fan. So what you  all need to do is go check her out!.....Thank you soooooooo much for reading and I hope you are having a  magnificent Monday...(was that too much lol.)

Kehlani You Tube...Song: You Should Be Here..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YwJiVRlR3c

Website:
http://kehlanimusic.com/ysbhtour/

Style Star Sunday: Audrey Hepburn

So this Sunday is special because it is my BIRTHDAY!!!!, today I turn 29! For this Style Star Sunday I wanted to feature one of my faaaaavvvooorrriiiittteeee actress in the world Audrey Hepburn. To me she is the epitome of Old Hollywood style, grace and class. She also was an amazingly talented actress. Some of my favorite movies include Sabrina, Breakfast At Tiffany's, and My Fair Lady. Not only did I lover her personal style, which was classic and stylish; Also lover her movie costumes, which where just legendary. I really wish I could have meet her before she passed but her legacy still lives on. She is a true beauty, a style icon and I just had to feature her on my special day.......Thank you so much for reading and I hope everyone is having an fabulous Sunday :)

Strut Your Stuff Saturday

Ok so in case you didn't know Strut Your Stuff Saturday is when I chose one girl every week that has  amazing style and is not afraid to rock her curves. This Saturday I want to feature @far_from_ordiinary. I was browsing and saw this young lady and thought wow, the way she dresses is on point. Her style is cute, sexy, fun and I love it. Down below are just a few of my favorite looks of hers and it was so hard to just pick a few because she definitely has a flare for fashion. So @far_from_ordiinary long story short I love your style, keeping rocking those curves... and thanks everyone for reading hope you have an amazing Saturday!

 

 I Need This Shirt and Those Glasses In My Life!

Looks like a cute and classy professional look!

Love the Jacket and the Skirt Fierce!

This is such a cute outfit love the sneaks

Fashion Friday: Nicki Minaj

This Friday I wanted to feature Nicki Minaj's July 2015 Cosmo Cover because she looked Flawless. Everything from her make up to her outfits were on point. She is giving you sexy, fun and a little patriotic. I especially love the sparkly gold & Silver figure hugging body suit she wears on the cover. I love when women with curves are on magazine covers, makes me proud (hut hut 1 hut hut 2 big titties big butt too). Work it Nicki!

 

Whats The T Thrusday: How Much Would You Take??

Soooo it's Thursday and its time for the latest in gossip. I have been waiting since Monday to talk to you about Kourtney Kardashian and Scott (The Lord) Disick. So rumor has it that Kourtney FINALLY gave Scott the boot. They been in a relationship for 10 long years and to say their relationship has been a roller coaster is an under statement. If you "Keep Up With The Kardasians" ;) then you know that Scott has been a on and off hot ass mess. He has problems with alcohol and he loves to party, which is not the best thing for a man with three children. Kourtney is not completely innocent (I'm a equal opportunity blogger :) Kourtney is also known for being all about her children Mason, Penelope and new baby Reign, which she should be bbbbuuuuutttttt she is also known for not giving Scott any of the cookies (sex), being affectionate or emotional when it comes to Scott. Ever since she had her buddle's of joy Kourtney and Scott have been sleeping in separate bed rooms because the kids sleep in the bed with Kourtney. Now neither of their wrongs were doing great for the relationship, nor does this give passes to cheat. Also on top of everything Scott lost both his parents last year and has been a bit of a deep depression, which explains a lot. He has tried to get help multiply times but nothing worked. The recent public disrespect has pushed Kourtney over the edge "allegedly." On Monday Scott was photographed with ex girlfriend  Chloe Bartoli. For a man in a relationship it did look a little too friendly to me. After not only her but the WORLD seeing these pics Kourtney decided that she had enough and had to do what was best for the kids, which was to leave Scott. On one hand I thought to myself, a women can only take so much and I was thinking IT'S ABOUT DAMN TIME KOURT but at the same time I personally do think that Scott needs loving, therapy and rehab and maybe the attention from his ex was something he needed. You never know and there is always three sides to the story, his side, her side and truth so none of really know it all but with all this as long as the kids are ok then everything else will be ok with time. Also Kourtney didn't take down any pics of her and Scott on instagram so this could all be a bunch of bull and Kourt to another one for the team (a.k.a her children.) My question to you is how much would you take from your man/women? What would it take for you to say "YOU KNOW WHAT GOT DAMN IT, IM OUT, LOOSE MY NUMBER, KEEP THE DOG" well maybe not keep the dog but you get what I'm say.,.....To me cheating is the finally straw, and I'm talking about when two privates meet under the sheets. I am the type of person that needs proof I never go by what somebody tells me because it is 50/50, I need to know 100% so it can sink in that he is a complete and utter ass hole. I don't believe once a cheater always a cheater but the insecurity that comes with knowing that my man cheated before is soooo emotionally draining and not good for the relationship so I would have to go. Any relationship without trust is destined for failure. So COMMENT BELOW what is your final straw.....Thank you sooooo much for reading I appreciate it and make sure to subscribe to my You Tube: A.J Marie :)

Whack Wednesday: Working Out Ruined My Hair

This Wednesday what is real whack is when your trying to change your life style, get healthy and workout but your terrified that your hair is going to be ruined! As a African American women, I know a lot of you can relate, there is a long process when we do our hair. In most cases we have to wash, condition, blow dry, and straighten. Even for women with relaxed hair, relaxer can still sweats out when working out. Its so frustrating, sweat is never our friend. We cannot wash our hair every day for so many reasons. I recently have been trying to get on my workout tip and right now I have braids but before I had the basic press and curl. When I would work out and feel good I would look at my hair and scream. All the curls sweated out. I would look like a hot ass mess. Even though working out and sweating is soooo good for your heath is great your really can suffer for it. So if your like me your wondering what to do??? Now I have my own way of keeping my hair together (don't know if its the best thing to do, but it works:) by either wrapping or rolling my hair before working out and I don't take it out until my hair is completely dry and nine times out of ten it comes out still good, still curled. Its also good to apply a leave in conditioner (small amount) to keep hair from drying out but I only recommend this more for women who are all the way natural and do protective hair styles because leave in conditioners still make your hair wet and your curls can still drop (my personal experience.) I also looked online and found some GREAT TIPS FROM EBONY MAG ! On Ebony.com they give 5 detailed tips on how African American women can protect their hair while working out and here is tip #1:
Protect Your Hair From Sweat
Protecting your hair from sweat as much as possible is a must. If you have long natural hair, placing it in a high ponytail or bun is the best method. If your hair isn’t long enough to pull back, protective styles such as twists and braids are strongly advised. After you’ve chosen your workout style, place a silk scarf or sweat headband around the edges of your hair. The more you sweat, the puffier your edges will become, and we all know that can be quite a monster to tame. I usually put my locs in a really high bun, and wrap my hairline with a silk scarf, making sure that both the front and back edges are covered.
Read more at EBONY http://www.ebony.com/style/5-tips-for-working-out-with-natural-hair-374#ixzz3fKfNlr7c

I hope all of this helped :) Thank you soooooo much for reading....and make sure to check out my You Tube Channel: A.J Marie. Hope you are have a lovely Wednesday :)

Truth Tuesday: Me, Myself and I

Hey everyone :) How was your Fourth of July??? Mines was ok; good food and good eats. I didn't get a chance to really see the fireworks because I have to go to bed early on Saturdays :( (work starts at 4am) but I damn sure heard them b#@%tes until 1 am and there is something that is pissing me the f off Fourth of July is over and they still going on with the fireworks! If I didn't live in the hood I would curse everyone out! Anywho.... The one thing that was missing was a special someone :(. It's crazy how you can be surrounded by all the people in the world but you still feel alone. I just haven't found the "one" yet, maybe next July 4th...Dear future husband you, me and fireworks makes three.. Next July 4th love bae :) lol. Until then it's just me, myself and I. I have been trying to work on me but some days are better then others. I don't know if your like this but when I'm sad, or feeling some type of way (in my future voice) I can't function. Like when I'm happy and things are good its like the best motivation in the world. I have to change my way of thinking. I have to get things done and I will. I cant let things that I cant change effect my life; life is waaaayyy to short for that. Some lighter news I decided to change my room around:) I love to decorate so adding a few new changes to my room will give me something fun to focus on. This involves some shopping and even though I am saving sometimes you gotta treat yourself.....right??? So I got some stuff and put it on layaway and when I have everything I will be sure to do a shopping haul on my You Tube Channel: A.J Maire (shameless plug) so stay tuned for that. I also was thinking about gardening and cooking more, yes sounds soooo lame but I am kinda lame and that's ok lol. I am a girl who loves crafts and girly things but also a geek who loves wrestling, video games and the history channel.... oh future hubby you will be soooo lucky to have me lol.....Well that's it for me blathering away.... Thank you so much for reading :)

 

#MCM

My #MCM this week is @6.17.1988.BOG for sooooooo many reason he's handsome, has tattoos (which I love), has a nice smile and his body on point :) So once again LADIES your Welcome!

Madly In Love Monday: Monif C. !!!

Hey everyone it is hot as hell today but that don't stop me from blogging soooooooooo this Monday I am in love, like obsessed with Monif C's "Marta" Crochet Lace Romper!!!! It comes in three tropical, beautiful bright but not too bright colors Mint, Coral Deep ( My Fav Color) and Blue Pale. They come in sizes 1x(14/16), 2x (18/20) and are priced at $138. What I love about this romper is that the length is great, I love the crochet details, you can dress this romper up with some fierce heels or dress it down with cute sandals and I love the color choices.....If $138 is just a little to above budget I saw on their website www.Monifc.com that they have a coupon code; 30% off by typing the word FRIEWORKS :) This romper would be an aaaammmmaaazzzinggg addition to my closet....hope you like it too! Thank you so much for reading, Hope your day was great even though it's a Monday lol