Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Awaiting Snow in Creme


More than awaiting snow, is awaiting the promises and hopes of each day.  Like snow, it looks beautiful and feels beautiful, but can present a challenge and if taken in too long can be harmful.  I am talking about shoveling and frost-bite, ladies! >.<



Snow is a temporary beauty.  This reminds me of the temporary joys I get when I get dressed up and feel beautiful.  I receive feedback on appearance-aesthetics. Our outward apperances bring forth an awareness of our actions followed by the life from our spirits



I am far from perfect, but let us make our beauty more than skin deep. So we may live life today, and fulfill the promises and hopes God has for us each and every day!





Dress| Courtesy of Laci Boutique

Waiting Here for You
Christy Nockels.
"Waiting here for you
With our hands lifted high in praise
And it's You we adore
We're singing Alleluia"



Thursday, February 23, 2012

Sex Trafficking


More than Just Another Issue...
sex trafficking slavery indentured servantchild "prostitution"human traffickingbrothel



I put these short videos together - Please watch them!!!
[ part I & II total 12minutes]


Education -> Prevention
Let me know what you think! I would love if you would share this on your blog too! Spread the word...

If YOU do nothing. WHO will?

Sunday, February 19, 2012

Mustard Ropes of Joy



James 4:13-17



13Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city,
spend a year there, carry on business and make money.”
14Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow.
What is your life? You are a mist that appears
 for a little while and then vanishes.
15Instead, you ought to say, “If it is the Lord’s will,
we will live and do this or that.”
16As it is, you boast and brag. All such boasting is evil.
17Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn’t do it, sins.




Nature is so beYOUtiful.  This is an understanding to me, but it isn't until I intentionally enjoy it that I realize how awe-striking it truly is.  For example, the way the sun warms me both emotionally and physically.  Coincidence? I think not.
The way the wind dances through the leaves and leaves an echo for us to join in... how soothing!

{Mustard Accessories, Lace Blouse, Woven Belt} LOLA
{Brown Long Sleeve} Forever 21
{Ponte Skinny} Maurices
{Knee Socks} Chineese Laundry
{Boots} Marshalls


If you live in tomorrow- you will never be happy with today



Tuesday, February 14, 2012

The Versatile Blogger

First of All Happy Valentine's Day! Weather you are single or not- to all my single ladies out there- give me a wink and smile for each other! I dressed nice and artsy patartsy for myself today! ^_^ When I bought the new pieces I told myself: "in the hypothetical situation where I had a boyfriend, I would have spent this money on him so I can pretend that the money would have been used for that, even if it went towards me..." ^_^


This is my first award! Thank You  Diva ! It's so exciting to be recognized... that means a lot to me! YAY!   ^_^   I love the feeling of appreciation!

According to the award's rules, I must share 7 things about me with you, and give the award to 15 other blogs! Here it comes:


1.  I have been to 7 schools (excluding college)
2. KLOVE Radio changed the way I live life and worship God
3. I absolutely LOVE to dance. Lyrical and Swing are my favorite styles, although I like ballet, jazz, pointe, contemporary and ballroom too. I can be found daydreaming about dance daily...
4. I am half ASIAN + half SPANISH ... which I am grateful for and people usually find interesting
5. I have never had a boyfriend, and I want my first boyfriend to Will be my last (hopefully)... meaning marriage <3
6. Real friends to me, are like family. My definition of a real friend is not taken lightly.
7. My feet are very wide... my sneakers are mens 7.5W ! O.o LOL


The next 15 to receive this award are blogs that I consider among the most versatile I follow, whether it be the versatility of the content, styles, or the vibes the one blogger manages to give off.  I really like finding blogs that do more than just fashion... the more knowledge, the better! :D  These were my top 15!  Took me over an hour to narrow it down


15 BLOGGERS TO RECEIVE THIS AWARD via myself:
1. http://iwouldsorockthis.blogspot.com/ Shea was one of my first followers!  I love how she  lights up an entire shot with her great smile and confidence, making her outfits that much brighter.  Just shows the huge role confidence plays in fashion!
2. http://bijou-minou.blogspot.com/ Jamie blogs on fashion and her Asian culture! Her style follows fashion trends while mixing in timeless pieces! 
3. http://anurban-explorer.blogspot.com/  Joannie has a versatile style from urban to classic femininity.  She also blogs on life adventures she takes.  No matter what she always looks adorable.
4. http://andreainfashion.blogspot.com/ Andrea uses always finds unique and inspirational locations for her shoots which help complete her outfits!
5. http://beunique-eva.blogspot.com/ Eva is the youngest blogger I follow!  She does fashion and life.  It's great to see shots with joy and a perspective of juvenile adventures.
6. http://www.birdandtreeblog.com/ Elena. A mother and blogger, she does style, recipes and life! Her blog is filled with so much.
7. http://kaitgirl.blogspot.com/ Kati blogs fashion in a fun fresh way, bringing every picture to life with excitement!
8. http://www.leblogdelamechante.fr/ Elenore blogs in an exquisite manner with sharp images which bring a whole new perspective on everyday details. I have not yet found a blog to compare hers to! Nice, Very unique!
9. http://more2mystylediary.blogspot.com/ Ann has fun, joyous shoots with beautiful locations that make a reader smile and dimples appear ^_^
10. http://restylerestorerejoice.blogspot.com Francesca is a fashion and faith blogger who shows great fashion, an affordable way! (now that's my style of shopping)
11. http://www.hanmiaojuan.com/  Reviews on everything from life, to shows, to fashion, in a cute and girly way!
12. http://paramitadana.blogspot.com Dana does sophisticated and fun fashion in such a bubbly way. She can have serious or super girly shoots, and sometimes she takes shots from unconventional angles that make me ask, why didn't I think of that! :D
13.  http://style-pursuit.blogspot.com/  you can find all kinds of yummy dessert recipes as well as cute ways to look good daily!
14. http://dommychoo.blogspot.com/ SUPER versatile style. the soft setting makes the shoots feminine but the outfits she puts together are creative and always fun!
15. http://humanityisbeautiful.blogspot.com/ She has great DIYs and when she does style shoots they range from everyday to business attire.  I love her confidence and originality!




Congratulations ladies! And thank you to all the great bloggers out there! That's for letting me share in your artistic journeys! :)
God bless always!



Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Earthtone Compositions

So many days we rush rush rush rush !
We loose ourselves in the day and forget to take time to enjoy the lives we were given.
We all have talents bestowed upon us.  Yours is different from mine...  



4Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members 
do not all have the same function
5so in Christ we who are many form one body, and 
each member belongs to all the others. 
6We have different gifts, according to the grace given us.  If a man’s gift is prophesying, let him use it in
 proportion to hisb faith7If it is serving, 
let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; 
8if it is encouraging, let him encourage; 
if it is contributing to the needs of others, 
let him give generously; if it is leadership, 
let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.

Romans 12:4-8



{Necklace} Pier 1 Imports
{All else} Urban Outfitters


Seek your talent...
and share it with the world!

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Snow White Framed

Recently I have been feeling as though I have lost myself.

Who am I?  
Where has Christ gone in my life?  
Why am I not happy?  
Who am I pleasing?
What am I worth?


I realized the root of my problem is that my relationship with Christ has weakened.  I need local fellowship with young women who can help me grow in my faith and life.  I need to realize that my relationship with my Lord is more than just a credit... it is a piece of who I am.


My life is always so much more when Christ fills my spirit with determination and love and joy.

People use to always say that I do so much...since I have always had a spirit to serve others.
I think I have become engrossed in serving, and not making it Christ I am serving IN!  I need to get back to the TRUTH.  Simplicity in CHRIST.  He made so many miracles and did so many truths.  After His resurrection which was yet another one of His truths, why would He not be who He said He was?  That is the son of God!
To love as Christ and be love as Christ- the whole point of my life journey.




I did henna on my left wrist.  Henna is traditionally for Indian(as well as other countries) weddings for the bride- they can be VERY elaborateWedding Henna .
You can buy henna paste packets for around $3 from any Indian or Middle Eastern store! All you do is draw on yourself with the paste and when the paste dries, rub it off and the image remains.  It lasts about a week, but varies with each person and what kind of paste you use. super easy.

"Faith, Hope and Love.  The greatest of these is Love"
1 Corinthians 13:13

"Who I am to You" Jason Gray







"Tell Me once Again who I AM to you. Who I AM to you."
~Jason Gray


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