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2013 Top Moments: I would say Ten but it may be more

Happy New Year's Eve!!!! These are my top moments of 2013, In no particular order of importance... Things that happen to or around me, that gave me hope or increased the faith in God or Mankind! I made a few non-conscious choices, but it worked in my favor. I chose to be positive and just to keep going, and it worked in my favor. My Year in review! I'm sure I missed some stuff but these things stick out!


14) Stay Positive: I responded to this fan in a subliminal way! I never really encountered anyone taking a direct hit at me like this before. But the moment you see growth in yourself is THE moment to be proud!





13) I worked REALLY hard on this shoot! Late nights early mornings and NOTHING! I got like 4-5 seemingly unedited pics from a guy who initially reached out to work with me. I had a vision (a few of them), we had a great time shooting together, I was patient and tried not to bother him, and even after 2 months went by, I reached out with no response. I didn't speak on it socially... until now. And I won't call any names. I sholl hate it, but  you can't control everything.... 


12) My Friend is a talented, hard working guy...BUT we have different working styles when it comes to somethings. This was one BAD shirt... but the backlash that came with linking up with someone else wasn't all good for me. I was in it not to profit, but to help. 


11) I MADE this dress! not from a pattern but from trial and error! It gave me hope! 


10)  RECREATE: to give new life or freshness; to refresh. I saw the potential ...


9) One BFF bought a house and the other one is now practicing Law... on her own! #Bosses




8) Shapely Louise stitched and sewn by E. Louise debut on the runway!!!!


7) Progress was made towards my ultimate goal! Pre Reqs for my next Degree! Master's in Counseling!


6) I've been talking about getting a fade for forever!!!! I DID IT!


5) My suggestion, if you have trouble meeting great female friends...join a running group! Below are a few of my Black Girls Run sisters! I love ALL of them! They're so encouraging, funny and beautiful Full of nothing but testimonies and motivation! 




4) Made it to CHI-TOWN!


3) Big Sister passed the CPA, completed her 1st two 1/2 Marathons and I moved out!!! LOL I love her sooooo much!!!!


2) I completed my first 5K! It's On now!!! 


1) Last but not least, I stayed committed to one of my New Years resolutions for 2013! Look at me now, steady trying to make my after picture my before picture! and I wasn't scale driven! 




I cried a lot less this year! and I'm ok with that! God is good, he's real! and I'm Ready! See Y'all next year! 



E. Louise 

Style-(in)spiration: Little Red Riding Hood

Good Saturday Folks!!!

I've been wanting to try a solid color look for a while, but was hesitant about how I would pull it off. Well the opportunity came knocking after my friend gave me a couple of peplum tops from newlook.com for my birthday! One of them was red, and my wheels begin turning! Now I wasn't trying to look like the Kool-Aid man, but I felt with the right accessories I may be able to hit the look!

Good Bad Girl Rhi-Rhi was my style-spiration, but Kanye West had one of the best all red looks of all time!






Top:Gifted/newlook.com
Tights: Thrifted
Pumps: J. Renee'
 
 Belt/Purse- Vintage/Thrift


With so much color on, I went with a neutral face.
Urban Decay's Naked Pallet



 
The night was young, so why not Mingle! A few stares ain't never hurt nobody... We had a good time!
 
 
Live.Learn.Grow
 
E. Louise 

Magic City Classic 2013

If you're familiar with HBCU's then you know that Magic City Classic is the BIGGEST HBCU classic to date!! It's really the LIVEST weekend in Birmingham, AL! LOL In other words us locals, ( since I pay taxes here, I think I'm a local now) wait for this all year long! Battle of the Bands, Tailgating, football, traffic, school pride, dancing, drinking and eating! Good times, good people!


OOTN: Dress - Gifted
             Vest- Thrifted
                              Shoes- Simply Fashions

Accessory Spill- 3 Chains Carmella's Boutique
Earrings- Simply Fashions







                
We had a good Time. It's our 3rd time hitting Kid Capri's Party! I'm getting old needing more recovery time! Hahahaha!

LIVE.LEARN.LOVE

E. Louise