Archives for April 2013

Crop Tops and High-Waist Skirts

With Spring here and summer right around the corner, we need just need to add a few pieces to help maximize our wardrobe and if you are lacking crop tops or high-waist skirts, you may want to check out the options below.

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Many people shy away from crop tops because of their figure. I once did as well because i don’t feel like I had a “crop top friendly” belly, but with a pair of high-waist shorts or pants, or a high-waist skirts they are now appropriate for those without flat stomachs (yayyyy).

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When God said in Genesis 1:28 “Be fruitful and multiply. Fill the earth and govern it. Reign over the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, and all the animals that scurry along the ground,”  many people interpret that as populating the earth with humans, but that is not the case.

Fruitful is defined as

producing good results; beneficial; profitable; producing an abundant growth.

In other words, fruitful means be productive and when you are productive, you are following God’s word. Being productive involves using your gifts, talents, and abilities for a greater purpose in order to serve. A simple definition of productivity is how much work we have done in specific time unit.

Sometimes it is hard to see if we are being productive because the results are not immediate, but we need to understand that productivity doesn’t always equal some grand result. So how do you measure productivity? I’m glad you asked that question 🙂

Here is a simple formula to help

Time Worked/ Time Available = Productivity Percentage Rate

45 minutes of work / 120 minutes of available time = 37.5%

Which means I wasn’t very productive 🙁

So here are tips to help increase your productivity!

1. Make a plan for your day- Get organized!
2. Break larger tasks down into easy to accomplish bits
3. Prioritize- Use To Do Lists
4. Block out distractions
5. Set a timer to define uninterrupted work stretches
6. Take breaks to recharge and refresh
7. Don’t make excuses or procrastinate
8. Reward yourself to reinforce success
9. Maintain a positive outlook
10. Know how hard you work, and when
11. Say no more often
12. Ask for help

Source

 

Coachella is in full swing and our first post features none other than Ms. Kelly Rowland.

She was spotted with fellow R&B singer Adrienne Ballon catching some sun and some tunes. She rocked a leather yest, white tank, camouflage shorts, combat boots and gold accessories. Below is a super affordable option to this very look!

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Click the images below to purchase

Get The Look: Kelly Rowland at Coachella

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It is time to usher in the spring with some pampering! We have to rejuvenate from the long and harsh winter and what better way to do that than at a spa! Well you are just in luck. Spa week begins tomorrow April 15th and it is not to late to book a $50 treatment. So go unwind and get pampered.

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Click here to find spas in your area with $50 treatments and book today!

I’m back with another “What I Wore” and I’m happy to say that spring has finally sprung! Well temporarily at least, we are back in to the 50s later this week *boooo* but the weather has been pretty nice lately.

For this look I went for something modern for the work place. I paired a light weight spring sweater with a blue and yellow brocade print pencil skirt and nude pumps. It is modern with the prints, but work appropriate because of the classic nude pumps as well as the loose fitting top.

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When it comes to pairing items with a pencil skirt, you do not to go with something extremely fitted because the pencil skirt is fitted. If you are going to wear a fitted top, I would pair it with a sweater or blazer to add dimension to your look. That’s only if you work in a conservative setting. If not, by all means where what makes you the most comfortable. So to offset the skirt slim fitting skirt I paired it with a light weight sweater with a “blousy” feel.

Take a closer look!

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My facial expressions are hilarious. I call this one “Really?” lol

What I Wore

  • Light Weight Sweater H&M
  • Brocade Printed Pencil Skirt Target Style
  • Accessories Forever 21
  • Nude Pumps by Guess