Support Cassy Renee

"A really great talent finds its happiness in execution."

-Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Every so often in life we are fortunate enough to come in contact with people who are intelligent, talented, and an agent of positivity.  While pursuing my undergraduate degree at Columbia College I had such an opportunity when I met Cassy Renee.  She is an awesome friend and as I've stated she is insanely talented.  She sings and after putting in so much hard work to garner a local following she is finally ready to begin recording in the studio.  She needs to raise $2000 by the end of March and she needs our help doing that.  You can help her by going to http://www.gofundme.com/5ndgwk.  No donation is too small or unappreciated.  Thank you.

Think I'm being biased...check her out for yourself.

Thanks for reading.

XOXO

Reflection: A True Hero

As many of you already know Nelson Mandela passed away yesterday at the age of 95.  His passing is not just a loss for South Africans but for the entire world.  However, there is much to celebrated in terms of what he accomplished and those that he inspired.  He was courageous and there is much to be learned from the life that he lived.

I chose not to post my typical post today because I would like to take the time to reflect on not only the life of such a valiant man but also on my life as well.  What can I take from the lessons that he taught?  How can I be a better person?  Yesterday we lost a visionary.  Someone who dedicated their life to teaching peace and love.  I lost someone that I admire immensely.  

"No one person is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin, or his background or his religion.  People learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite."

-Nelson Mandela

Dee

Style Inspiration: Kerry Washington

Lately Kerry Washington's style has garnered her the amount of praise that many women would die for.  Not afraid to go bold with bright colors but equally unafraid of wearing an all white ensemble, she is a true style icon (in my opinion).  She's classy, smart, and sophisticated and she exudes that very well in her choice of dress.  Check out some of her looks...

This ensemble alone spawned my love of red lipstick. 

Oh, Kerry you're so chic and Scandal is such an amazing show.  Well hope you enjoyed.  Check out Scandal tonight at 10 pm Eastern on ABC.  

photos credit:  www.glamour.com & www.essence.com