What's in a name?

My name? My name means beautiful in some languages and God's beauty in others....I don't know boutchu....but I think that's fairly accurate. *Hair flips* But no seriously, I'm pretty into how bomb I am and I in no way deem it conceited even though I do believe that there's a thin line between confidence and conceit. I def straddle that line sometimes but I know when to rein it in. I also believe that a child's name can pave the way for their lives or even just fit who they are or develop into as a person.

For instance my precious God daughter was named Zamora, it means "wild olive", and I instantly felt that there wasn't anything more fitting. With the back flips she's done in the belly I had no doubt that this name suited her to the tenth power. She may not know it now, but this will be her moniker for all of her life and no matter the fact that her name is Zamora, I WILL be calling her Wild Olive just as much if not more. I look forward the the path she'll set ablaze, I look forward to helping her light it all on fire. She will be strong and proud. She will be smart and beautiful (way beyond conventional standards), she will be great and I couldn't be more excited to be instrumental in that. AND, I will do my best to take some of the pressure off of her whilst still knowing and teaching her the truth about herself.

(By the way.....I hope you enjoy me doing the most in these photos, LOL)

I dedicate this post to that crazy and little ball of flame. There's so much I want to teach her and help her with. I know, I know, I'm not her actual mother, and I by no means am attempting to replace her mother either. I just really take my roles in peoples' lives very seriously. I believe that with each title comes a job description, and I will do everything, EVERYTHING, in my power to go above and beyond my job description, especially for the people I love. I hope I'm able to be a part of teaching her that.

In this world your word is bond, but your actions speak louder.

As for this look? I am a sucker for the color green and all of it's glorious and varying shades/ tones (except for what I deem to be "fake green" which is too complicated to explain and I just know it when I see it...I hate that green with passions). I'm also a super fan of monochromatic looks. The idea that you can pair a single color in a variety of shades, tones, and textures, with one another, and it just look phenom....? I. AM. HERE. FOR. IT.

Also if your're just noticing, my hair is now green. It took years for me to dye my hair let alone green, it hasn't been this color for over a decade. This hair color is my favorite one to have of all time. I find it interesting that based on my astrological sign...my color is supposed to be red.... Aside from pops of the color or a neon reddish-orange, I'm not as into it as my sign suggests.

Green just represents everything to me; life, growth, sustenance, wealth, vibrancy, etc... I feel as though this color fits ALL of the moods as well. And as much as I love most all colors (except for the fake green of course), this one has my heart above all; why wouldn't I drench myself in it.

Remember that thing I said about being extra in my photos...? the image bellow should reinforce that statment.

What I'm Wearing:

Sunglasses from Hottopic. $5 (was on a crazy sale and now it's just on a regular sale HERE)
Jacket from Boohoo.com. $28 (60% Sale, alternative HERE)
Necklace from Burlington Coat Factory. $7
Top from Burlington Coat Factory. $12
Rings from random street vendors in the city. $2-$10
Moto disco leggings from Forever21.com. $19.90 (Sold Out)
Boots from Torrid.com. $30 (On Sale, alternative HERE, there's a sale going on right now)

Yeah, you got some silverware, but really are you eating though?
Are you eating though? Nigga, are you eating though?
Breakfast, lunch and dinner's for beginners, you ain't even know.

Don't be mad cause I'm doing me better than you doing you
Better than you doing you, fuck it, what you gon' do?

If there's one thing I've got is a back bone. I am courageous, brave, and I very rarely back down from a fight. I have it in me to push through even when I feel like I'm at my wits end, I confront fuckery head on, and I always, ALWAYS, stand up for what is right. Most importantly, I'm beyond unafraid and unapologetic whilst doing me. I revel in ALL that is me.

*Cues Effie White from 'Dream Girls- And I'm telling you".*

You, and you, and you, you're gonna love meeeeeee (whether you want to or not), and if you don't...I really don't give a shit. I encourage you all to adopt this way of being, even if it doesn't come easy, just make actual moves towards bettering yourself and honing your tough as nails way of life. Now let's be clear, in no way am I saying that you should be a piece of shit for the sake of "doing you", ain't nobody got time for dat. There IS a such thing as balance, being true to you and being a decent human being are not mutually exclusive. You CAN be both unapologetic; and an awesomely kind, nurturing, free spirited, respectful person. Don't let your ID, EGO, & SUPER EGO get you fucked up in these streets. Consider that a PSA from me to you.

I'm always on the look out for pieces that are done well, that are you unique, that have a twist, and most importantly I'm lookin' for pieces that hit. This flannel-ish top is one of the many I've come across that fit my style criteria.

I own three awesome AF versions of this plaid top so far (I've featured two of them including this one, there's a third on it's way) and I couldn't be more EXCITE. If you know anything about me you know my fascination with bones (skulls, vertebra, hip bones, etc...) because they're just so beautiful, just genuinely beautiful. If I could incorporate my calcium enriched friends into every look...I would.

Thanks to some of my old fave shops I am able to acquire pieces like this button down to help me further my "bone collection". Does this sound a bit strange...? LOL. Trust me, I'm not collecting people for their bones in a basement somewhere, I am just truly fascinated by it.....

I've also been looking for the perfect overalls, this my friends is no easy feat. There are a few options out there but I needed to find one that suit my body and was in a color and style that screamed my name. Needless to say....I found it.

This pair overalls was found on Charlotterusse. com. There's a lighter pair of overalls that I'm looking to buy from Charlettle as well, I was even tempted to get a backup of these charcoal colored ones but they're sold out. They're a perfect blend of formfitting, stylish, and comfortable, what more could you want?! There's even another pair that's slightly different that has peaked my interest as well. Get on it!

What I'm Wearing:

Bandana from the 99 cent store.
Necklace from AFAZE. (3 for $10)
Noir tank top from Forever21. $14.90
Overalls from Charlotterusse. $15 (On Sale. Alternative HERE and HERE)
Spine plaid top from Hottopic.com (On Sale. Alternative HERE and HERE)
Booties from Mandees to the rescue. $15 (On Sale. Alternative HERE, and HERE)

WILD OLIVE.

VERTEBRA.