Even if your loved ones are clouded by the sparkle flashy show of the holidays and that in turn makes you feel like they do not love you more than what you can do for them. Remember that they are in fact your loved ones and while they might suck at showing it, they do love you immensly.

Anyone who has ever hosted a holiday dinner or decked out their home to invite joyous holiday spirit in, knows damn well that shit takes time, dedication, and theme coordination. It doesn't just happen magically overnight, you put in hours of your time and energy to make the holidays extra special for your loved one and yourself. While sometimes you'll physically be greeted with the thank yous and appreciation. There are times when the holiday madness might overwhelm us all, and we forget to make sure those who helped make your season special know that you noticed, that you love it, and that you appreciate it. If you're feeling underappreciated, don't let frustration and anger control your heart. Instead, keep your eyes open for the twinkle in someone's eye or the unprovoked innocent smile that crosses their face. They might forget to say it, but the appreciation is written all over their faces.
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Whether it was the family you were given or the family you created. Family is family and that is always a reason to smile. You might fight, bicker, and push each others buttons, but at the end of the day no one has your back quite like family does.
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Trends are not hard to find; there are trends for everyone to fall in love with six times over in one calendar year. Unless you have the cash to burn more times than not, fashion trends are just a way for you to stay cool at the moment, but all moments are fleeting. So by the time you find yourself decked out in the seasons latest trends odds are you discover a new trendy style you love in which you now must invest in. Instead, build your wardrobe around the classics and add in flares of trends over the year. Create a steady and robust foundation for your fashionista to stand tall on and watch her conquer the sidewalk runway year-round through all trends. ​
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A-Line/Fit and Flare
​Body Con/Form Fitting
Empire Waist/High Waisted
Tea Length/Mid Length
Half Sleeve/Three Fourths Sleeve
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Jet Black
Snow Cap White
Beige Tan
Deep Red
Navy Blue

Neutral T-Shirts
Black Dresses
Denim Jeans
Pencil Skirts
Knitted Sweaters
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You don't need a completely new wardrobe each season. Keep your dramatic closet turnovers to the season's weather determination. Toss is spicy trendy season pieces to allow your individuality to sing while also providing your self with a strong base that will take you through years of adventures and journeys. ​

What Do You Value In A Piece Of Fashion?
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While you will find oversized sweaters and a few sweats here and there. What I mean by comfort are clothes that I feel comfortable in. I shy away from clothes that cut off circulation, which makes me feel like a stiff board, who can make any sudden movements. Also, from clothes that when I consider it as my fashion choice for the day brings about a sigh and a future flash of me absolutely over it in four hours. I want to feel comfortable and confident in my clothes. I wear my clothes; my clothes do not wear me.
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I'm all for a statement piece or twelve, although I prefer to not make fabulously flashy fashions as my foundation for my closet. I find that not only does that make styling rather tricky, but also limiting. Instead, as a strong foundation, I stock my closet with fashion that I view as versatile. Clothes that I know the fashionista inside of me can easily dress up, down, for warm weather, for cold, for an evening out, and for a business meeting over coffee. I want my fashions to work for me, not the other way around. ​
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A season's trendy cuts, patterns, and colors are a fabulous way to show the world how much of a fashionista you are. However, for myself, I value a good classic piece of clothing. An old but trusted cut, pattern, or color is where my closet starts. Expression myself season to season is always a must, so I do style a few trendy pieces, but in fashion, I value always looking classically in style vs. being boldly in trend for the moment. ​
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We all want things to last. No one loves the feeling of having to toss a beautiful sweater because it wasn't able to keep up with you on your fabulous life journey. Save yourself the heartache and shop with quality over quantity in mind. If you don't know what to look for, it can be quite challenging to spot the diamond in the rough. Here are five quality checks that we use to see if a piece of fashion is durable enough to style me through year after year.
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Some brands are more reputable in their quality than others. Don't confuse a brand's powerful/loud market place presence for quality. All that means is that they have a large marketing budget. Instead, keep your eyes open for brands that are known for having products with quality. An excellent hint to this is a product life span. If it typically lasts only a year, then it is not a top-quality good. For instance, I have boots that have stood firmly for ten years! My youngest is 18, which means they were out there with me while I was raising my kids and now still with me as I chat with them about adulthood. That's quality!
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Don't be afraid of looking a little extra while you are out shopping. Run your eyes down the sticking of a piece of fashion. Loose or single-layered stitching is an easy way to spot a fast-fashion piece. Fashions worth your hard-earned money are going to have tighter double-layered stitching for durability.
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Don't be wary of blends. Fashion pieces with blended fabrics are not the enemy, nor do they silently say that your fashion is of lesser quality. High End, Low End, Designer, and Artisanal clothes can all be found consisting of blended fabrics. When a label lists more than one material used in its assembly, all that means is nothing more than the materials that were used to make your fashions are simply blended with a few others. In some cases, a blended piece might actually make it stronger and have more of a fashionable life span. Instead, keep your eye out for known durable fabrics like Linen, Wool, or Cashmere, all of these materials are well known for their durability and would be a great addition to any wardrobe.
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​Zippers are almost inescapable when it comes to fashions; they can are found on just about everything. When you are looking for longevity and durability, check to see what material the zipper is made of. Metal zippers are far superior quality zippers in comparison to plastic ones if keeping your fashions for longer than just a season is your priority glance over the zipper for a telltale sign.
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Fashions with beaded encrusted embellishments hold beauty, grace, and elegance. When you come across such a fashion piece that speaks such volumes, of course, you are going to want to style it time and time again. Next time you find an exquisitely beaded dress, scan your eyes over how the beads lay on the clothing. Sewn-on beads are there to stay with you through the years, while glued on beads are just with you for the night.  Keep in mind that the glue will eventually give out on you, while stitching will hold strong.

​I am a woman on a mission.

Yeah, I've got goals and fuck yeah to I kick there ass, what I am talking about is not a goal to work out in the morning or work on to complete my next big project. What I am talking about is a life purpose. My life has meaning, and my life has purpose, and while we can all rack our brains about what we are destined to do and destined to be. I instead am going to take a strong proactive stance on the matter. I am on a life mission to be, to become, and to embrace the woman that I am, and the woman that I know I can be.
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What are your life missions?
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I have a few poses that I love for no other reason than they seem to
make me feel the best both externally and internally. 

In no particular order here are ten of my favorites;
Extended Sie Angle Pose
Downward-Facing Dog
Standing Half Forward Bend
Head-To-Knee Forward Bend
Seated Forward Bend
Child's Pose
Cow-Cat Stretch
Cobbler's Pose
Cobra Pose
Easy Pose

We all have poses that flow through us better than others. 
What are yours?
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