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The thing about insecurities....

So many times when we talk about insecurities in relationships, we think of women.

Maybe it's because we wear our heart on our sleeves, we love hard, or because we are afraid. Whatever the issue; tonight I learned that men can be just as insecure at times...especially when they are in love.

While it's not necessary to go into specifics: I think that sometimes things aren't always black and white in a relationship... sometimes it's not a matter or trust or mistrust. It's a matter of communication.

In order to love without boundaries, BOTH parties must ALWAYS keep an open line of communication. You may not agree with what the other person has to say but don't discourage the dialogue.

Love is a beautiful thing. Complicated, yet beautiful.

Chanel via Sea of Shoes

I call this 'The Breakfast of Champions.' I could eat oatmeal everyday forever. I know, know. What grown up eats oatmeal everyday? I do, I do!!!

Freakum Friday

Have a fab weekend!

I love EVERTYHING about this collection. Especially the black dress.

Apartment Therapy

The glory that is Aldo... I need this tan shoe in my life ASAP. The only thing I hate about Aldo is that they almost instantaneously mark their shoes down. But by waiting, you take the risk of them not having your size.

I might have to bite the bullet on this one though.

Rumor has it that Travis Barker and Rhianna may be teaming up again. I LOVE these two as individual artists...and I can't wait to see what they do together this time.

Courtesy: YBF

I want this vintage BR tote. But I can't find it. HELP!

SASSY SPACES: Clean Kitchen

modGIRL

I love everything about this kitch. From the cute stools, to the clear cabinents to the great wallpaper.

Great space! I would eat here.

So I finally got my Census form and there it is..in big and bold print "Negro"

I don't know too many people who call themselves "Negro" in the 21st century. I wonder how the government is explaining this one.

Now that spring has sprung... I am on a mission for some white skinny jeans. Don't forget, I'm kinda tall..so that's the challenge!

Unit #M: Pretting up the patio

My mommy and my adorable nephew will be here this weekend. And the last thing on my "to-do" list is to pretty up the condo patio.

My neighbors inspired me to pick up a fern. I love them, they are super chic. I think I will stop by Pottery Barn later this week to find some outdoor pillows too.

I love a cozy patio...

Photo Courtesy: Alison Church

Shoes by Jessica Simpson

Quarterly Q&A

1. WHO IS YOU FASHION ICON?
hmmmm...it's a tie between kelly rowland from dc and heidi klum. they both dress super sophisticated but always manage to have an edge.

2. DO YOU SMILE AT LEAST ONCE A DAY?
i smile at least 4 or 5 times a day.

3. ANY SKIN SECRETS?
no secrets. i have to work super hard at my skin. my advice: lots of water and wash with cetaphil before bed. oh, and moisturize, moisturize, moisturize!

4. WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO TALL GIRLS WHO ARE AFRAID TO WEAR HEELS?
omg!!!!! don't be! do you know how many women would love to be tall?! embrace it. height on a woman is soooo sexy. here's my secret--i feel akward in flats. i love towering over people. and i love seeing another tall woman walking past me fearlessly in her sassy shoes! tall girls rock!

5. WOULD YOU DATE A GUY WHO'S SHORTER THAN YOU?
no. that's not what i'm attracted to. my bfried is 6'5". we command attention when we walk into a room. i love it!!

6. WHAT'S YOUR DREAM JOB?
a tv reporter....and i am lucky to get to do my dream job everyday. i am so thankful.

7. WHEN DID YOU REALIZE YOU HAD A SENSE OF FASHION?
oh, goodness. in junior high school. people would always ask me for advice. they still do to this day. i get phone calls from friends and random emails from strangers.

8. ANYTHING YOU WOULD CHANGE ABOUT YOUR BODY?
flatter abs. other than that. i love my curves. 8 is great!

9. YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO SHOP?
everywhere. i love good finds and quality pieces.

10. FASHION PET PEEVES?
cheap shoes. i can spot a poorly made shoe in a heartbeat.

11. HOW MANY SHOES DO YOU OWN?
between 80-90 pair. and i wear all of them. i don't collect shoes. i wear shoes.

12. ANY SHOPPING SECRETS?
buy what you love and what flatters your body. don't try to keep up with the trends you will only end up looking silly.

I got a big ego, such a huge ego
But he loves my big ego, it's too much
I walk like this cause I can back it up

today, two people asked me about my eyeshadow. i have become somewhat of a expert with the subtle yet bold eye look.

i love gold tones both dark and not so dark.

tempting is one of my latest MAC finds.

day to day I wear two shadows: a base shadow and a highlighter under my brow. i add my favorite $7 crayon liner and of course, one thick coat of GREAT LASH mascara.

et voila.

no big secret. no bells and whistles. it takes me about 3-5min to complete my eyes.

As tempertatures continue to warm up and with the official start of spring being just days away...

It's a reminder that the next couple of weeks are the "make-it-or-break-it" weeks to getting what I like to call my Summatimefine back in gear.

Did I mention that I LOVE food, I HATE exercising and I often cook for a 6'5" 275 pound man.

So you know it's tough for me right...

In addition to my gym membership--that I hardly use. I use the warm weather to get out and pound the pavement. MUCH different from running on a treadmill in a controlled environment.

This is tough.

But I have to do, what I have to do. I refuse to let a measly 10 pounds stand in the way of me and my favorite summer dresses!

Check out this cuteness I found on Modcloth. I love a simple denim dress. It gives you a chance to showcase some hot shoes and a fabulous clutch. This one is not for me--or anyone else who may be "boobalicious." But it is super cute nonetheless!

Courtesy: Soul Pretty

My new obsession is Land's End. It's a mix between J.Crew and Anthropologie and I love it!!!

is it just me, or is this year's daylight saving time really kicking everyone's butt.

i have had so much trouble this week. i feel like i am dragging all day and just counting down the hours until work is over so that i can climb back into my bed.

you would think that this is the first time that this has ever happened!!! the MISTER is the same way. he was counting down the hours til work was over because like me, he is also beat!

i love the time change because i have "more day." but i have to get it together so that i can enjoy it!

Urban Outfitters

Luvs my Steve Maddens

what goes around, comes around

Vintage find at Bill Hallman, one of my favorite stores

$95

i woke up to birds chirping and the bright sunny skies. spring is on the way. yippie!

SO AFTER A LONG LOOOONG DAY AT WORK, I MADE A 30 MINUTE DRIVE TO HOST A CHEERLEADING CHAMPIONSHIP.

I LOVE MODERN DAY CHEERLEADERS. THEY KNOW WHEN TO STIFFEN IT UP AND TO SHAKE IT LIKE A TAILFEATHER (I'M SHOWING MY AGE).

SO TONIGHT EIGHT OF THE COUNTRY'S BEST TEAMS COMPETED IN THIS CHAMPIONSHIP AND THE TEAM I WAS SECRETLY ROOTING FOR DISAPPOINTED ME THE MOST!!!!

THE WON 3RD PLACE IN THE OVERALL CHAMPIONSHIP AND CAN YOU BELIEVE THEY DIDN'T EVEN WANT TO STAND UP TO TAKE A PHOTO WITH THE COMMISSIONER. AND THEY RUSHED OFF THE STAGE AFTER I ANNOUNCED THE WINNER.

I WAS EXTREMELY ANGRY WITH THIS TEAM.

LIFE HAS TAUGHT ME THAT YOU CAN'T WIN ALL THE TIME. BUT THE TRUE CHAMPIONS LOST AT SOME POINT IN THEIR LIFE ...AND THEY TRIED AGAIN UNTIL THEY GOT THE WIN.

GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP GOES A LONG WAY!

My Oscar favorite fashion moments..

The very pregnant Paula Patton AKA Mrs. Robin Thicke

Diddy always cleans up well.

Jlo and Marc look phenomenal.

Jenny's dress was my favorite of the evening.

Father daughter duo Zoe and Lenny Kravitz

And my celeb look-a-like switched things up from her usual all black look. Luvs the gold Gabby

Photos courtesy YBF

Oh no she didn't

YESTERDAY I SPENT THE DAY WITH MY NEW GIRLFRIEND MOE. FIRST THINGS FIRST... CAN I JUST TELL YOU THAT MOE IS SIMPLY FABULOUS! BUT, BUT, BUT... CAN I TELL YOU I ALMOST LOST IT W/HER YESTERDAY.

SO HERE IS THE STORY...

WE ARE AT THE MAC COUNTER, SO I CAN PICK UP SOME "EXPENSIVE PINK," WHICH BY THE WAY, I GAVE A NEW NAME...PINK EXPLOSION. LOL. ANYWAY, I MADE MY PURCHASE AND AS WE WERE LEAVING I STOPPED BY THE CHANEL COUNTER TO SEE IF THEY HAD CHANEL NO.5 BATH OIL IN... MOE PROCEEDED TO TELL ME HOW SHE HATES CHANEL NO.5 .... WHAT!?!!!!!!!!

HOW CAN ANY WOMAN HATE CHANEL NO.5

ESPECIALLY A BOUTIQUE OWNING, GUCCI WEARING, FINANCIALLY AND PHYSICALLY FIT WIFE AND MOTHER OF TWO. YES, THAT'S MOE.. AND YES SHE HATES CHANEL NO.5

The Chanel hater!

ALL DAY SHE TOLD ME THAT I SMELLED LIKE A RICH OLD WHITE LADY. (WELL, AT LEAST I'M RICH.)

JUST TO SPITE HER, I RUBBED MY HANDS AND ARMS ALL OVER THE SEATS AND STEERING WHEEL OF HER PRISTINE CLEAN AUDI... SO, NOW SHE TOO WILL SMELL LIKE A RICH OLD WHITE LADY.

HATE CHANEL?! hmmm. HOW DARE YOU MOE.

I AM RETHINKING MY NEW FOUND FRIENDSHIP!

SASSY SPACES: My bedroom muse

Destination Dinners

Jambalya is on the menu tonight...courtesy of Zataran's. It won't be wrapped all pretty like the picture...but it WILL be good. I've already cut up the sausage and and peeled the shrimp.

Good eatin'!

Some people wake up and head to the gym... As for me, I bury my head in the news.

Ahhhh...the day in the life of a journalist.

Vivian Westwood

WACKY WINTER

ONE WORD... WOW.

IT IS SCHEDULED TO SNOW...AGAIN!!!

WHEN I MOVED TO NC, I KNEW THE WEATHER WAS A LITTLE BIT CHILLIER THAN GA BUT I NEVER THOUGHT THAT IT WOULD SNOW THIS MUCH.

EVERYONE KEEPS TELLING ME THAT THIS IS ATYPICAL...AND THAT THIS IS JUST A WACKY WINTER. BUT I MUST ADMIT, THAT I FOR ONE, AM SICK OF THE SNOW.

TODAY IS MARCH 1ST...WHICH MEANS THAT SPRING IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER. SPRING...YOU KNOW, THE SEASON OF CUTE TOPS AND SANDALS. APPARENTLY, MOTHER NATURE IS LOOKING AT THE MAYAN CALENDAR BECAUSE SNOW IS STILL ON THE RADAR.

UGGGGHHHHHH.