I damn near fell in love to Janelle Monae's "The ArchAndroid"

just because it's fun.

:)

good morning

How do you know you’re in love?

—COMMON: Man, I know I’m in love when I think about her a lot and I’m finding ways to get to that person. Even though I gotta work, even though I gotta take care of other responsibilities, I’m like yo, when am I gonna fly out and see that person? I look forward to seeing them.

—KENDRICK LAMAR: How do you know you’re in love? When your heart feels it instead of your mind and your penis don’t. You know, it’s deeper than that… That’s when you know.

—PETE ROCK: Oh man you feel it right here, *touches heart*, right there, it’s like cupid’s shooting you in the heart, that shit’s just BOOW! Lots of people say they don’t believe in love at first sight, but I do, it’s happened to me.

—A$AP ROCKY: You know you in love cuz you don’t want nobody else but that person. You know, that’s how you know for sure. Like you could see a million other bad bitches, but you know, but it don’t even matter, you stuck.

—BIG BOI: Your heart flutters a little bit, you like to kiss on the mouth a lot, your neck get hot when you kiss on the mouth, that type of stuff. Stuff like that, yea.

—QUESTLOVE: I THINK WHEN THAT PERSON CONSUMES YOU.

I love this.

via tumblr. 

the lost files

Jamaica

Tribe love.

(excuse the quality - taken on an ipad)

I believe that we are given signs and events in our lives to help guide us to the path where we belong.. but I also believe a lot of times we're either too stubborn to stray, or too comfortable to break away from the one that we're on. So sometimes the people in our lives will make the decision for us in one way or another. 

I'm learning that it all works out for the greater good. 

In hindsight I trust.

I am so looking forward to getting my hands on "Words from a Wanderer: notes and love poems," from one of my favorite writers, poets and natural haired goddesses - Alex Elle. 

get your copy here

Come out and join me tomorrow for a night of networking, styling consultations and fun at the launch of Mila & Fire's Summer collection and lookbook! The event is free, you can RSVP here.



Musings: 5/15/2013

Not in the pursuit of happiness, but walking in my own. 

I was waiting on the extended version.
crack in it's purest form.

I keep a lot of things to myself these days..
Riding horses on the beach in Jamaica was one of the top ten most memorable moments in my life.
I also had an epiphany there
I'm very big on self-help, self-discovery and typing things into google.
Currently on a social media cleanse; I just don't care to be tuned into everyones lives anymore


I meant to post this two weeks ago.

 

check out this amazingly talented artist here



Happy Mother's Day to you and yours!

:)

Mila and Fire Summer Lookbook Launch x Su '13

 

view the new collection here

( SIDE NOTE: Also, be sure to check out some of the amazing artists featured in some of the above pics: @theartistcierralynn, @jnelljo and @neonVmag )

too much pressure

too much pressure

I don't want to be in love

too strong a feeling

would bring (on) too much healing

and I like the way I was...

much rather be alone

that way no one can ever leave me

although you've showed me time and time again..

I prefer that no one ever need me.



composed Mar 2013

Shari Renee

I don't believe that I find music. Music tends to find me, and always right on time.

Lianne La Havas. 

This ep is pure gold.

Thanks for putting me on to this gem. 

Click here for the free download.

"Almost everything in my life that felt like failure, turned out to be success."

- Warren Buffett

food for thought.

My first trip to Jamaica was for my 25th birthday. I had such an amazing time there. There was so much beauty surrounding us, from the genuine kindness of all of the people we encountered to the sunsets that we watched every evening; all of my worries melted away.. even if just for a little while. I'm so grateful to have had such an eye opening experience and I wouldn't trade that for anything in the world. It's amazing how the more of the world you see the smaller yours becomes.

Much love to my sisters that joined me, Kim and Janelle.

My first Canadian friends Keith, Chris and Ryan :)

Oh and my adorable waiter Andrae
(lol)

I had the time of my life and can't wait to return.