Start resolving your New Year Resolutions before the New Year!

Why present your problems to the New Year with a list of New Year Resolutions? That just doesn't make much sense to me! Why not meet the New Year with your list of problems either resolved or in process of being resolved.
While enjoying the New Year party you will unconsciously think about the starting of a list of problems (negative thought) which need addressing. True you know how to address them yet your focus unconsciously or consciously is all about what needs fixing not how they'll be fixed. The year should not start with you presenting the problems, how about bringing in the New Year with your problems in transition of resolution already. Show the New Year that you mean to kick ass and you have proof, then present your list which is already in action.

My Pre  New Year  list.
* Take my driving permit exam ( I have a fear of actually being able to learn to drive and failing)
* Put a down payment on driving classes (when I submit my down payments, there is no going back for me).
* Continue exercising! (I dread a good sweat).
* Do one thing I am passionate about everyday.

Enjoy this moment, live for today and present yourself to tomorrow with a smile! Happy New Year!

                                                                        xx
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Beauty secrets of coconut oil.

We are all beautiful & we all want to stay beautiful or enhance our beauty... these secrets help do just that while also allowing our wallets to stay full!
                                     

                                             




                       1. Wash hair after applying coconut oil from scalp to tips for at least 20 minutes; this will provide your hair with shine & help with growth.
                       2. Use as lotion, all over your body for extra hydration during the cold months.
                       3. Replace all cooking oils with Coconut oil, coconut oil helps burn stored body fat!
                       4. Feeling a little tired? Instead of drinking  a red bull or monster drink... take a spoonful of coconut oil & bee pollen. You'll feel the zing in less than 10 minutes!
                       5. Remove makeup with coconut oil! Remember it's not only what you eat that makes you who you are it's also what you allow on the largest organ of your body... the epidermis (skin).


 Make sure that the coconut oil you purchase is a natural one or it may defeat all purpose. One way to do such thing is by checking the ingredients section on the product in question and making sure that coconut oil is one of the first  labelled on there.

Remember our body is a temple, we should treat it as such!

                                                                          xx
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What could be better than a black friday?

 Well, dare I say.... a thrift store ANY DAY! Yes, appliances are rare at thrift stores, for that consumers may rely heavily on retail sources. Yet when you go into thrift stores the possibilities of finding amazing apparel are endless! Where can you find a black sequin blazer for less than $15.00? Or a long black sequin skirt? A LBD with endless possibilities of paring?  At a thrift store! Here are some rules to abide by... always...
1. Make sure the piece that catches your eye fits the way you want it to.
2. Keep an eye on any distress signs  from previous users, remember distressed apparels are also in style.
3. Pay attention to detail which can place a higher value on the apparel (ex. sequin, sheer, tool finishings).
4. Is the apparel worth the amount priced?
5. If tailoring is needed, what would that cost be? 
6. If the total price is worth the purchase, then I say shop on!!
Here are examples...

Notice the sheer sleeves (Rule #3) on this LBD that was priced at $5.99! I chose to pair it with Juicy Couture pearl tie and Franco Sarto leather boots. This outfit is great to go out.

OR

 To pair this LBD for work any of these Tory Burch flats would be perfect (w/ black stockings)!

xx

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