Hi guys! *waves*

I know its been a while. Just wanted to check in and say hello. Hello :)  Here's a quickie post from this past weekend. Easy, basic, weekend wear. Btw, the weather is glorious!

January has flown by! So much happened both good and bad, but overall good. Still here.  I'm so happy to see February. Only 10 more days until the big 3-1. I'm having a hard time saying it. In retrospect, 30 was easier. But I'm grateful, nonetheless. Looking forward to spring, brightly colored lipstick, and traveling. Got some things lined up. I'm so excited!

Leopard heels; Bebe, Top; Forever 21, Midi skirt; thrifted, Bag; Marc Jacobs

Until next time! xoxo

M A N I F E S T A T I O N

by Helen Marie

Its 2012! Yaaayyy!!!


LOL..It’s amazing the way manifestation works really.  I am learning that it truly is a beautiful art form. I am creative, but I never really understood just how much I am a CREATOR…until more recently.


You see when I begin to dissect my cipher I can see now how I have co-created ALL of my past experiences in some way.


Now THAT my friends is a hard pill to swallow! Especially when I reminisce on past broken relationships, broken promises and most of all BEING BROKE Lol. DAMN you mean to tell me Mr and Mrs. Universe that shit was self-imposed?  You mean to tell me the scripture, “speak those things that aren’t as though they were,” was a perfect description of the power of my words and what I had been doing subconsciously all this time?


Wait….Hold up…are you seriously saying that alot of times I have willed certain circumstances, people and things either closer or farther from me??

Nah…thats GOTTA BE false….right?

Well I’s learning…
The universe literally BENDS at our will.  We each within our own selves are SUCH powerful beings. We have more power than we often know. Every thought/word literally plants a seed into the universe.  That seed then grows.  The key is to BE SPECIFIC.

For Example:
Don’t just say "I hate my job” because guess what, you just might "Lose that job".  You simply willed it by putting energy into the THOUGHT/WORDS that say “I don’t like something”.  Well the universe  doesn’t read body language.  It doesn’t know when you are joking or being overly dramatic. It follows an order that reacts off of YOUR words and thoughts, and the energy (emotion = energy in motion) you use is what compels the universe to act accordingly.  There is a perfect system in place to protect/provide and nurture you.  ERRDAY all day, we are in CONSTANT CO-CREATION.

So if you don’t want to lose that job, (or mate, or money or whatever else u have presently) don’t say you hate/dislike it, (not without having a new/better one first ;) simply talk about what you like and what you DESIRE and help manifest THOSE things to come!!

Just a few reflections today…thought I’d share.


I am learning, took much trial and error….but IAM.

Peace & Creativity.
Helen Marie
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1.9.2012

Confession: I'm getting really sick of wearing neutrals and black and white. Of course, its winter, but this is so not me. I'm sort of a "All Brightly Colored Everything" type of girl. Fortunately, our winter has been pretty much non-existent this year so I may surprise you all with the next post. We'll see ;)  Stay tuned. I'll see you all in a lil bit. Have a positive and productive Monday!

Thanks for reading!!! xoxo

Style Steal

Giuseppe Zanotti Striped Slingback; $750

My close friends and I have a motto when it comes to shopping, "You Stalk, You Win." This ONLY applies to shopping (don't go getting all crazy).  Basically this just means waiting for the right time to buy, when the shit is ON SALE!  I will stalk an item on eBay or in my ASOS wish list for months until sale time. I did it when I worked in retail and totally won on so many occasions. 

I've had my eye on these Giuseppe Zanotti heels since I first laid my eyes on them. They're the perfect statement shoe that would go with everything. Well, I would make it go with every damn thing. But that's just me *shrug*.  But my budget doesn't allow for a $700 pair of shoes at this point. . .or no time soon.

Sam Edelman "Novato" Pump; $110

 So instead, I'm considering this $110 Sam Edelman slingback pump as an alternative. What do you guys think? I think I'll be adding these to my shopping cart very soon!

Black x White x Electric

I hate wearing boring black and white, so this hot pink sequin beret I discovered for $2 at the Glam Attic last weekend was just what this outfit needed. (The leopard heels and layers upon layers of chain necklaces didn't hurt either.) Also, this is my entry for the latest Bloggers Do It Better challenge - SEQUINS!!! Have a great weekend!

{What I Wore}
White blazer and vest; Forever21, Black pleated maxi skirt; thrifted, Leopard heels; Bebe,
Jewelry; Asos, Pink Sequin Beret: Vintage from Glam Attic

Thanks for reading!!! xoxo

New Year's Un-Resolutions

Good morning beautiful people!  We've made it to Friday, and through the first week of 2012.  Like many of you, I take this time to reflect on the past year, and to set goals for the future.  I don't make resolutions for the new year. Goal setting is an ongoing process for me that evolves and changes when needed. Also, I don't make vision boards, but I make sure to document my goals and make them as specific as I possibly can.  I write down each goal, and exactly when I want to achieve it.  Once I've completed my list, I fold the paper and stash it away in a safe place.  It's such an amazing feeling to pull out the list later and be able to check off the things you've accomplished.  This process has never failed me. 

I've listed some awesome pointers to keep in mind when taking steps to improve your well-being not only for 2012, but for years to come.  A friend of mine posted a link to this article on Facebook (thanks Chequan!) about a week ago. I've shared it with my close friends, and thought I would share with you all as well. Enjoy!


1. Stop spending time with the wrong people. – Life is too short to spend time with people who suck the happiness out of you. If someone wants you in their life, they’ll make room for you. You shouldn’t have to fight for a spot. Never, ever insist yourself to someone who continuously overlooks your worth. And remember, it’s not the people that stand by your side when you’re at your best, but the ones who stand beside you when you’re at your worst that are your true friends.

 2. Stop running from your problems. – Face them head on. No, it won’t be easy. There is no person in the world capable of flawlessly handling every punch thrown at them. We aren’t supposed to be able to instantly solve problems. That’s not how we’re made. In fact, we’re made to get upset, sad, hurt, stumble and fall. Because that’s the whole purpose of living – to face problems, learn, adapt, and solve them over the course of time. This is what ultimately molds us into the person we become.


3. Stop lying to yourself. – You can lie to anyone else in the world, but you can’t lie to yourself. Our lives improve only when we take chances, and the first and most difficult chance we can take is to be honest with ourselves. Read The Road Less Traveled.



4. Stop putting your own needs on the back burner.  – The most painful thing is losing yourself in the process of loving someone too much, and forgetting that you are special too. Yes, help others; but help yourself too. If there was ever a moment to follow your passion and do something that matters to you, that moment is now.


5. Stop trying to be someone you’re not.– One of the greatest challenges in life is being yourself in a world that’s trying to make you like everyone else. Someone will always be prettier, someone will always be smarter, someone will always be younger, but they will never be you. Don’t change so people will like you. Be yourself and the right people will love the real you.



6. Stop trying to hold onto the past. – You can’t start the next chapter of your life if you keep re-reading your last one.



 7. Stop being scared to make a mistake.– Doing something and getting it wrong is at least ten times more productive than doing nothing. Every success has a trail of failures behind it, and every failure is leading towards success. You end up regretting the things you did NOT do far more than the things you did.



 8. Stop berating yourself for old mistakes. – We may love the wrong person and cry about the wrong things, but no matter how things go wrong, one thing is for sure, mistakes help us find the person and things that are right for us. We all make mistakes, have struggles, and even regret things in our past. But you are not your mistakes, you are not your struggles, and you are here NOW with the power to shape your day and your future. Every single thing that has ever happened in your life is preparing you for a moment that is yet to come.


9. Stop trying to buy happiness.  – Many of the things we desire are expensive. But the truth is, the things that really satisfy us are totally free – love, laughter and working on our passions.


10. Stop exclusively looking to others for happiness. – If you’re not happy with who you are on the inside, you won’t be happy in a long-term relationship with anyone else either. You have to create stability in your own life first before you can share it with someone else. Read Stumbling on Happiness.


11. Stop being idle.  – Don’t think too much or you’ll create a problem that wasn’t even there in the first place. Evaluate situations and take decisive action. You cannot change what you refuse to confront. Making progress involves risk. Period! You can’t make it to second base with your foot on first.


 12. Stop thinking you’re not ready. – Nobody ever feels 100% ready when an opportunity arises. Because most great opportunities in life force us to grow beyond our comfort zones, which means we won’t feel totally comfortable at first.


 13. Stop getting involved in relationships for the wrong reasons.– Relationships must be chosen wisely. It’s better to be alone than to be in bad company. There’s no need to rush. If something is meant to be, it will happen – in the right time, with the right person, and for the best reason. Fall in love when you’re ready, not when you’re lonely.

 
14. Stop rejecting new relationships just because old ones didn’t work. – In life you’ll realize that there is a purpose for everyone you meet. Some will test you, some will use you and some will teach you. But most importantly, some will bring out the best in you.


 15. Stop trying to compete against everyone else. – Don’t worry about what others doing better than you. Concentrate on beating your own records every day. Success is a battle between YOU and YOURSELF only.


To read the rest of the article, "30 Things to Stop Doing to Yourself", click HERE