Know Yourself

There will always be haters; never let them distract you from your hustle. When others see that you are following your personal legend they will constantly offer unwanted advice. Somehow they will find a way to voice their opinion of what's possible or impossible for you to accomplish or what you should be doing. Whatever the case may be, never let a hater’s comments effect you, success is a road that can be traveled many ways.

If your first step towards your personal legend does not bring you closer to your objective, its okay.  However, this step plays an extremely important role in the development process of your future successes, regardless of the outcome. Think about it, what if you hadn’t made that move? What if you hadn't taken that risk? You wouldn't know all you know today, you wouldn't be as successful, nor would you be able to speak positively about your life's progression.  

To be a goal chaser, one has to be willing to take risk, intelligent risk. I am a thrill seeker; I love to take risk. The feeling of uncertainty drives me madly insane but it is also what keeps me going. My soul purpose in life at this moment is to break into the elite world of fashion. I know I am getting closer to my dream but I never know what tomorrow may bring. The feeling of uncertainty is caused from the risks I take in life. Although I have no clue of what the future holds, I know I am on the right path. I’m just a few steps away from fulfilling my personal legend. 

No Dull Moments

The past two weeks have been hectic. I haven't been managing my time properly and work has been consuming most of my personal life. But last Sunday, I experienced something so surreal. 

I had the pleasure of working with luxury accessory designer Laurel De Witt and celebrity socialite Legendary Damon. Damon's Lux Ball/Birthday Celebration Extravaganza was highly anticipated and majorly exclusive for the elite.

The team and I completed wardrobe looks with metal plaited arm and neck pieces, over sized body chains/shackles and enormous head crowns linked to chain tassels and metal coins all from Laurel De Witt's newest collection.  When styling loud statement pieces such as Laurel's it is always best to dress the look as simple but daring at the same time. It's quite easy to ruin an outfit like this just by outfit collision. What's outfit collision? Outfit collision is the cause of pairing two loud pieces together creating a fatal clash, committing wardrobe suicide. 

However, we decided to pair Laurel's accessories with slim fitting lace dresses, delicate lace two piece crops with matching bottoms, silk V line dresses, and floor length tutu skirts. The models wore smoky eyeshadow overtop of their eyes, balanced out with nude and pastel lip colors. Their ponytails were snatched high and long. Some wore dramatic crimp waves, and soft dramatic curls as well. 

To the Self Liberated Woman

The evaluation of WO-MAN is at it's peak or rather it's beginning stages. I like to think that we have changed tremendously, but only for the better. This new breed of woman is deadly, she is definitely someone to be afraid of. 

This new woman, 2014 woman, she is no joke. She was created with eyes capable of reading into another man's soul. She's born with an immaculate understanding for life. She is strongly oppionated and has so much more to prove. 

She is afraid of falling and transforming into a failure. She never takes no for an answer and views life as one big gamble. She's not afraid to risk it all in order to succeed. Women, this new breed of woman is a lone survivor, her strength is unattainable to man. 

She takes pride in making herself happy, she no longer turns to anyone else for self acceptance. She knows she's beautiful and she doesn't need validation from anyone. She's confident in her own skin, she embraces her sexuality, she is sexually liberated and doesn't care what anyone thinks about it. 

Woman, this new breed of woman is fierce and she knows it. She's morally correct in her own way. 

Money is the Anthem of Success

But Patience is the Key to Success. . .

I'm at a really happy place in my life! I'm now working for a temp agency as a substitute teacher. I prefer this temporary role over a full time position because of the flexibility I have over my work schedule and my ability to work with children again. 

Yes, of course, I'm still involved in fashion! I'm currently juggling between the two careers. When I'm not subbing with the temp agency, I'm out at the office working with 4 Seasons Style Management. I like to keep busy, I feel as though I accomplish a lot when I am active. 

In order to get the proper experience needed to prosper in my career I have to work for others. While doing this, I must also keep in mind that my first priority is me! I am my number one client, if I don't take care of myself, who will? 

It's is so easy to get caught up in the fast life and expecting everything to come quick. I've realized that in this business patience is truly a virtue and your reputation is everything! No, really your reputation is all you have. Everything travels by word of mouth in this industry so I maintain my professionalism at all times. 

So, if it's what you want and things just aren't working out how you expected, continue to hold on. It will get better, remember patience and faith will bring you much success. Stay focus and grind like it's no tomorrow! 

My Wife and Kids

It's always nice to reminince on the past. I enjoy looking back on life and remembering all of the good times I shared, with some of the most amazing people in the world! This past weekend I had a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with some old friends. We celebrated the birth of a new life, new beginnings and our newly found happiness. 

I never knew how much fun a baby shower could be, I guess everything is a celebration when your hanging out with best friends like mine! Prior to the baby shower, we all went shopping for some fantastic gifts together. We were so shocked, we couldn't believe we were actually shopping for baby shower gifts. It was also a little overwhelming if you ask me. I was amazed and I am still amazed at the women, wives, and adults we have grown to be since college. 

I love to reminance over times like these to see how far I've come. I imagine myself growing older each day but sistuations like this will always make me more aware. No matter how far you go in life or how much success you consume, it's good to reference back to your friends, family, and whatever situations that may have turned you into the person you are today. 

If I Was Your Best Friend

I've never had the type of personality to use others. I never thought it was necessary to use someone to get something that I wanted. I've always had a stickler, go getter personality. Even as a child, I remember knowing what I wanted and going after it, but it was always genuine and kindhearted. I could never understand how people would use each other by pretending to care. If I dislike someone, it's probably because I dislike their ways. I have the ability to read personalities and once I see someone's true colors my mind is then set. 

I simply love working as a team in any form of group setting. I can appreciate the connections, the team effort, and the ability to share ideas. But, I am not capable of stealing someone else's idea and running with it as if it was my own. I do believe ideas are created from other ideas, that is why I enjoy working in group settings. When working in these specific settings the relationships should be built of trust. All relationships should be built of trust, not just personal relationship but, friendships and "business-ships" as well. 

Do you think it's possible to make it in this "dog eat dog world" without using others for your personal success? How do you continue to build your net worth without loosing your integrity?