Cheers to the… fears!

Sheep are meek creatures, raised for nothing more than slaughter. Babies born in the Year of the Sheep, therefore, will grow up to be followers rather than leaders, according to some superstitions. The children are destined for heartbreak and failed marriages, and they will be unlucky in business, many Chinese believe. One popular folk saying holds that only one out of 10 people born in the Year of the Sheep finds happiness.

I am obviously NOT Chinese, however I do wish to understand all things that make me, me. Within all cultures of life, however in-lightning some can be devastating….I was born in the year of the Sheep/Ram and although somethings in the above have proven themselves true in my life, my life is far from over!

I found that all this is the perfect way to introduce my new life effort, I have recently decided to “start living”. I have stated to family members that I don’t feel as if I am living. What is living you may ask…

living: noun; a state of active change and growth, experiences and development. by the one(s) carrying a #curious mind and an open heart. experimenting and letting the universe create memories in your life. living is stepping from yourself and comfort-ability, leaving your routine behind. 

My not so Webster definition of what living is…& by the prior I am simply existing. 

I was asked by a customer “ARE YOU EATING TO LIVE, or Living to eat.” Without full understanding of her question I was more prone to give her a true answer unknowingly… my response was “I eat to live, I like being healthy”. She went on to tell me I was too young to be so worried. I didn’t understand until later, hitting me like a shelf of books. Life is my “food”, yet I am not enjoying it because I am simply eating to sustain life, therefore never being full. Merely tasting life…

To begin my life I am going to celebrate my first birthday (as on earth, we do when babies are born) by eating at a brand new restaurant with traditional customs, cuisine and ambiance… I will also expand myself, my mind, vocabulary and imagination by reading….. The first reading selection is “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho. Which I am pretty shaky on being that it deals with alchemy (occult situations) and as you may or may not know, I love and know Jesus as my father and don’t want to offend him or entertain those ideas.

(Anywho) I am extremely excited about living… cheers to the new year……cheers to the fears (there out of here). 

xx

-BB

To HAIRFINITY and Beyond?

 

So, there is a bunch of hype and celeb-support to these little pills. 

I guess I am biting the bullet and trying them out, I ordered a jar on yesterday! My beautician and I came up with a hair regimen. Hopefully I am on my way to stronger, longer and healthier hair with Hairfinity* and healthy hair practices!

…Rude Much?

Ever just living your life, being kinda’ concerned about how non existent your love life is….& someone (who is happily: married, engaged, in a relationship or is A-Sexual) says “oh, you don’t need a mate! Just focus on your life….get married when you’re older, you’re too young”.

I have goals, I meet them…but what’s success when you’re alone?

I want a sweet text and a hug too!

so sorry not sorry, shut the flip up!

p.s. my “love lax” moment last for all of 25 minutes then I am back to moving and shakin’. Just wanted to clear the air on that!

xx,
a Doll in High Heels

Life Stress me, Life Stress me Not…

Hi!

I am not sure if I have a concrete audience…well I highly doubt it, any way I have been missing.

“Why?”, she says… “did you not miss us?”, she says.

My life just snowballed!!!! One minute it was slow and somber, the next it was like a fast a furious movie.

Full of action and color….-but no hot guys. (sadly)

I shall return swiftly with bunches to share and tell. I hope life’s been treating you well!

xx,

a Doll in High Heels

The Play by Play….

As you dolls know I participated in a fashion competition… (Details in previous post) and well here is the game play….

She wakes up joyous and trembling with excitement….

In class at 9am and out by 1pm, she dashes to hair and make up to meet a model who came ready! She’s excited and confident her day will be productive. Two hours later she gets her beauty ready, muse anyone?

She is presented laid, snatched and confident she will assist in the win!

Let’s take a quick look at the line up:

Here we have a seasoned player at the head end, playing for a wine and burger restaurant.
Next is the sweetly seasoned vet with her cheesecake dress draped in table napkins!
Then there is chick-fil-a an unlikely contender, with a gown… The designer has been sewing for longer than some of our lives. (Yes even mine!!)
Third but not last is the macaroon shop, decked with pure decadence this cutie is covered in pearls, stones and real macaroons! Delicious.
Then there is me, the show you came to see. Never to disappoint with a Persian flare…for sprinkles cupcakes….hand quilted, hand appliqués with a silk organza pencil skirt and a topper to match.
Last but not least for the clean cut restaurant Freshii, this designer Tim decided to add a tribal essence with real veggies in her accessories!

The models walk off with full intensity and fire, stomping down the floor with long legs and fierce eyes…only to come down to humble faces and momentary fans.

Taking a moment to take selfies with the cuties…while the judges deliberate.

The drums hum as the winners are announced,
Proudly we stand shoulder to shoulder….and we are told:

Chick-fil-a is runner up,

Standing with confusion and optimism, I wait for the winner to be called seconds felt like minutes, minutes like days.

And she says…..

Crystal with the macaroon shop.

Dun’t dun’t dunnnnnnnn

I politely picked up my face from the stage, smiled and shimmied pass the people to give my model a gift and I rushed home.

I wasn’t mad, yes disappointed but grateful….. I had the experience, exposure and learned a few things…..

Sigh….
But the sequin skirt I am wearing I made.

And then there were Six?

I was bombarded with the opportunity to compete in a fashion “challenge” for the mall I work in Lenox Square….

Competition detail: six fashion students are chosen to represent six restaurants with designs of their own creation. In hopes of winning $250/$100 dollars. (First and second prize)

The restaurants are:
Freshii
Sprinkles cupcakes
Chick-Fil-A
Some burger place… (Sorry I can’t remember)
Macaroon place
And ummm….??

Ok my memory sucks, but I obviously have something I remember 🙂 SPRINKLES CUPCAKES mmmmm 💜
I put in a bunch of work and a substantial amount of money…..

Anywho. I am full of butterflies, My designs are like children too me!!! The show and verdict will be said on this Thursday. I will keep you dolls informed!!

xx
-a Doll in High Heels

Party Over there, ain’t No Party Over here.

I honestly never have fun in the club, so I never go. I am more of a day party kinda girl, then there was last night… I was asked to take my friend to the airport at 5a, she works in a Atlanta nightclub called Compound…….so in order to stay up I came to her job and waited. I was into very few songs (I don’t choose to listen to secular music often) and I sip’d some nasty drink. 😑 nevertheless she made her flight and I came home to sleep.

The important part is, I made my skirt and………..big news I plan to open an online store of my creations…. Stay tuned!!!

xx
-a Doll in High Heels

Hey Dreamy Dreamer….

I am apart of the Bloggers 101 camp and today we have been assigned to write to our dream reader….I will write and not erase, and just say what comes to me. I apologize for my corny-ness in advance!

My dream reader is you a young woman maybe standing five foot two, with a bus load of options and maybe a serious “boo”. You’re moving with the movers and shakers, you’re giving to the lost and the takers. You are beautiful, kind and loving all the time. You want what’s real and you want it quick, you just want to love and not be around bull’ish.

I understand you and we are one in the same, you come here to let down your hair. To laugh at my craziness to be amazed by my work (I mean you do think my designs are cool right? lol) For recipes and girl talk, and maybe an update on my hair walk…( I wish it was a run chil’ this waiting and wondering is taking a toll on me!!) Nevertheless you come to me, I want to thank you and prepare you for what may be my epic-ness… I pray that you’re nice most of the time, and real all of the time. I pray that the Lord leads us all…I pray that we can help one another stand tall.

I want to unit as women even if we aren’t all beautifully painted brown…but know it’s not always business but pleasure, here at The Doll Firm we evaluate all endeavors.

 

I love you like crazy lady,

xx

-a Doll in High Heels

On a Quest for a Confession?

What’s the stupidest thing you’ve ever done?
Gave away my virginity to a male that wasn’t my husband.

What do you think would be one of the best steps we could take toward ending poverty around the world?
If The 1% had a soul they could help tremendously.

What do you think we could do to best improve the education system?
Bring art and music back. (They are Both arts I know)
In general, what do you think about art?
I love it….obviously

What are some of your favorite websites?
Style.com
Business of Fashion
WGSN

What’s the biggest turnoff in a man/woman?
If he doesn’t serve Jah with his entire being,
If he is Badly dressed,
Bad dental,
Doesn’t Love family,
Doesn’t consider his Health
and or Belittles art.

What’s the biggest lie you’ve ever told?
I told someone I was pregnant before…I forgot I told him, and he believed it. It was a joke….

What is something most people don’t know about you?
I am a thumb sucker and I hate it! I wish I could sing…

What’s something you wish everyone knew about you?
I am a good person, who deserves more love.

What are some of the first things you do in the morning?
Thank Jah for Life…say I don’t want to get up….Look at the time while I try to “sleep”.

What’s the worst thing that’s ever happened to you?
I don’t want to talk about it…. (so serious)

Do you cry easily?
Yes, but not as easy as when I was YOUNGER.

How do you feel about public speaking?
Makes me nervous, but I can do it.

Do you like to talk on the phone?
Kinda…more than texting….less than speaking in person.

How many emails do you get each week, roughly?
from spammers? 500… From real people…. 1.5

If someone were to make a movie about your life, who would you hope would play you?
A no name… Honestly she’d portray me better….I’m not that “hollywood”.

What’s one of your favorite questions to ask new friends or to get a conversation going?
What do you want to do with your life….

Would you ever sky dive or bungee jump?
Nah, I enjoy life.

Have you ever been in a fist fight?
Yes….Im from the South side of Chicago lol. Things happen.

What’s the best prank you’ve ever pulled?
Never, do that kinda stuff… wish I did.

What did you do on your 16th birthday?
Had a Sweet 16 Party. My mother is the best and I love her for her sacrifice.

What do you think is one of the most undervalued professions right now?
Seamstress….designers and stylist. People think we are disposable… and others think they can “do it”….it takes more than whats perceived.

How would you explain your basic life philosophy?
Live good, eat good, Love good.

Would you rather be hated or forgotten?
Hated….Never forgotten.

If you knew you would die tomorrow, would you feel cheated today?
Nope…my life is plain and sometimes boring, but the Lord knows and I have a mansion in heaven….

Second Times a….Canary Yellow Diamond?

Who really likes charms anyway? If you honestly do, don’t worry I’ll charm your socks off! A sweetie from the City… Chicago exactly. The home of both great and gruesome en-devours, but aren’t we all a little naughty? Here on my blog I will be open and talk about what I love, I am spiritual (I just love Jah like crazy!!) 22 year young, Fashion Design major…(3.5 months left, yay!) I try to give my time and self to people. I want to share my time and life with you, hug you when you’re hurt and laugh with you freely! Love me or leave me, I am always here! 

❤

To Clear things up, I will blog about:

JAH, God, Jesus, The Lord, Christ or Yahweh

DIY

Fashion

Poems, Stories & Reviews

My natural hair care and growth

Open discussions on Questions in Question

Both night and day life in Atlanta, or any city I visit

My Personal ambitions, goals and accomplishments

I plan to empower… For women’s sake

…too much to handle?

There will be a good balance, scouts honor!

xx

-a Doll in High Heels