Finding Inspiration in “Fashion”-able Quotes

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As I reflect on my childhood, I don’t recall ever really being a fashionista, even though I have loved fashion for as long as I can remember. I was more of a jeans and t-shirt kind of girl, a real “tomboy”. Of course, like everyone else at one point in their life, my love for fashion has blossomed into a full-fledged admiration of all things fashion. So I’d like to pass along some fashionable quotes from some really fabulous fashion insiders, including Anna Wintour, Christian Louboutin, and the great late Alexander McQueen. “Just be true to yourself, and listen as […]

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“I Have a Dream…”: Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream… A dream of peace, freedom, and hope. Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and many people around the United States have honored the legacy of this man. I am reminded of the Oscar-nominated movie, Selma, about the march from Selma, Ala., to Montgomery, Ala., in 1965, to secure equal voting rights, Martin Luther King Jr.’s words ring true as much today as they did in 1965. {Images borrowed from 1 // 2 } You can read Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I have a dream” speech HERE. Yours Truly, Vanessa

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20 Things a Woman Should Live By

I found an interesting article a couple of years ago that listed “20 things a woman should live by” and I thought about how women of every generation can still learn a thing or two about life and living. Read it and enjoy! Some of these rules can apply to married women or single women. For instance, “Men are an amazing part of life, but they are in no way the be all and end all of life.” Or “It’s ok to be 22 or even 32 or 42 and not know what you want to be when you grow up.” Heck, I’m […]

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Honoring America's Veteran's

  Photo Source: Pinterest Thank you to those service men and women who have served and who are currently serving our country, both on American soil and abroad. Thank you to my dad and my uncles who served in the military, as well as to my grandpa Lashlee, who served during WWII. Thank you to my friend, Tresa DiLuzio, who served overseas, and who I am proud to call my friend. Thank you to ALL who protect our country and the rights of every American. I cannot say it enough… THANK YOU… THANK YOU… THANK YOU!!!

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Style Icon: Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez is a stylish woman who is living by her own rules and doing her best to be true to her roots. She has style and grace, not to mention a slamming body for a woman of forty-five! She works hard for everything she has and seems to do it effortlessly. She got everyone talking about her tremendously in shape body with that green Versace dress she worn to the Grammys with Sean P. Diddy Combs. And ever since then, she has displayed her amazing body by showcasing her equally amazing style.  Photo Source: InStyle / E! Online She got her […]

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