QOTD: “The most successful CEOs I know didn’t start out intent on making money – rather, they had a vision of how their product or service would change things, and the money followed,”–President Barack Obama, Morehouse College Commencement Butterfly Style Top: Macy’s (similar) | Skirt & Tote: Arrie Butterfly (self made by me )| Shoes: R31nvented Modern […]
Can you believe that it is almost time to celebrate another wonderful Mother’s Day. My mom has given me so much in my life, she taught me how to be a woman , she’s my best friend, confidant, the Alaina whisper when I get hot as a six shooter (lol), reality checker, my nucleus, and even though I’ve left the […]
As I make my way back into rhythm of blogging, I’ve been really interested in creating a new header for the site. The one I have now is just a cropped picture of my shoes, but soon I think I’m going to be over it and yet again will likely change it. I’m a filcal person when it comes to […]
Dear Butterflies, I’ve been a terrible blogger lately . For all my loyal readers who frequent the blog wondering where the heck I’ve been I thought it was finally time to face the music, and discuss the 5 W’s (who, what, where, when, & why). WHO: Well, that’s an easy one. Last time I […]
#qotd: “Push your limits… Get comfortable with being uncomfortable…It reminds ourselves that we are living…” Butterfly Style:: Photos By: JMR Jacket: JcPenney | Dress: H & M (old)| Tights: Target| Purse: Nine West (old)| Belt: Anne Klein (thrifted)| Booties: BCBG| Shades: F21| Jewelry: Belk, Open Heart & Vintage Butterfly Talk:: No one wants to wake up in […]
#qotd::Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.—William Arthur Ward We are now into the second quarter of the year, and as usual I give myself a check-up to see if I’m on track with this year’s goals. It’s also a time that I’m able to reflect on […]
SAVE-THE- DATE The WYEN Conference May 17th-18th New Orleans, LA. For more info & to purchase tickets, please vist http://www.thewyen.org If your following me on my other social outlets (IG/Twitter/Facebook) you already know that I have buzzed about an upcoming woman’s empowerment conference celebrating the SUPER woman in you. The conference is a certainly a […]
#qotd:: Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.–Nelson Mandela Butterfly Style:: Photography by : JMR (blog / website) Blazer : H & M | Dress : Vintage | Tights : Target | Briefcase : Thrifted | Bracelet & Necklace : Forever 21 | Belt : Arrie Butterfly […]
Back in January JMR and I planned to create a monthly behind the scenes video wrap-up of my favorite looks for of the month to include styling tips I hadn’t shared on the blog. Well, it’s already April so time has gotten away from us, and we haven’t quite turned this idea into fruition yet […]
#qotd:: By fostering an inner dialogue that is most nurturing to us, we support the clear vision we have for ourselves and live our lives in alignment with our true purpose.– Oprah & Deepak Happy Good Friday Butterflies. I’m am so thankful for this beautiful spring day, and looking forward to a weekend without work to […]
