I’m going to take you back two last week so that you can appreciate today’s post. August 3rd I celebrated my 36th birthday, also that was the day that I started my official countdown to the Mrs. New Jersey America State pageant. Each year for my birthday I like to self-reflect on the previous year and everything that I have been able to accomplish. This year’s birthday celebration was no different. Although we are still experiencing a global pandemic I am thankful that I have been able to still focus on accomplishing some major goals thus far. 

We have some guest on the blog today. My daughters Ariel and Leah, also known on YouTube as The Haskins Sisters. One of the many goals for my daughters is for them to learn and understand how hard I work to provide the lifestyle I was not able to have growing up. With this, they learn work ethic and what it takes to be successful entrepreneurs. So, I decided to give them a formal introduction on how I go from concept to production here on the blog. We sat down and talked about what type of photos we wanted to curate and locations in the area. This was the funniest part because they gave ideas as farfetched as taking pictures at the beach in the winter to driving to Virginia. Neither of these options was ideal for their first photo shoot with mommy. So, we settled for the neighboring town. Although, that trip to Virginia sounds pretty good about now.

Once the location was secure we talked about outfits. Do you know these two asked me for a complete wardrobe including matching lipstick and wigs lol? I can’t make this stuff up. All I could do is laugh because they were really into the concept of a “look”. Additionally, I was not agreeing to wearing a Frozen dress so we kept it simple for today’s look. You can never go wrong with black so that’s what we choose. I must say, I really enjoyed this process with them as it was a way for us to spend quality time together and allow their unique personalities to shine through. The facial expressions they make are hilarious and I realized they are truly just like me. Hope you enjoy todays mommy and me shoot and we will be bringing you more looks in the coming weeks. As long as the school work is complete and their room stays clean. It’s a part of the business deal we contracted lol.

Outfit Details:

Mini Me’s Look: Hoodies: Here, Shirts: Here, Pants: Here, Sneakers: Here, Purses: Here, Shades: Here

Mommy’s Look: Hoodie: Here, Shirt: Here,(Yes, it’s a mens shirt, they fit oversized). Leggings: Here, Sneakers: Here, Purse:Chanel Boy Bag, Similar Here and Here, Shades: Here

Do you feel like life’s a Ferris wheel? Moving slowing and going in circles. I’ve felt this way before and recently my wheel came to an abrupt stop. The jerk that your body experiences when you stop abruptly leaves your mind swimming with thoughts and makes it hard to think clearly. I felt like I was on the top of the ride, able to see all the beauty of God’s creation. But I was scared to death. I could hear my heart beating in my chest and it was getting louder by the second. I though in that moment I would lose myself, lose it all.  Ironically enough as the sun, the ocean, and the beauty of the skyline surrounding me appeared, I started to feel an overwhelming sense of peace. In that moment I was flooded with fear that I would fall and afraid of how high I was. Yet through my tears my fear turned into gratitude. I had to experience fear in order to see and to be appreciate all the beauty surrounding me. It was a complete mind shift. I was released from fear and open to receive all of life’s endless possibilities.

Outfit Details

Blazer: Here, Dress: Here, Shoes: Here, Handbag: Louis Vuitton, Shades: Here