In The Spotlight: Russian Roulette

Rihanna is back. New Style…in fashion & in music. Take a listen of her new single off of her upcoming album Rated R, slated for a November 23rd release.

Russian Roulette – Rihanna

 

This was not what I was expecting after watching the promo vid, but we all know Rihanna is queen of surprises. This song was penned by none other that Ne-Yo.

The only thing that sets me off a little are the lyrics. I know Rihanna has fans from many different age ranges, but I do not think this song (a long with a bunch of other songs out) are fitting for young teenagers. BUT at least she’s preparing us for what seems like will be a dark album, hence the lyrics and the album title “Rated R” . We’ll see, I love Rihanna either way.

 

How do you feel about the new song? Do you think it will do well?

 

MG*

Making the Dream: Be an Optimist!

Something I’ve learned in one week:

If life is too fast and you begin to wait for it to slow down, you are only bringing yourself down. If life is too fast, then you need to run fast. If life is beating you in the race, re-evaluate as you begin to sprint. There’s no going back, there’s no time to stop. There’s only room to grow, and keep it moving.

I considered just ending the post like that, to let that sink in. But I do want to share a little of what’s going on right now.

• I’ve started a business.
• I’m learning how to brand.
• I’m finally letting my schedule become a habit.
• I’m going on vacation ( a mini one) in two weeks.
• I’m learning something new about SOMETHING every.single.day.
• The new additions to my blog will be up within the next few weeks, and I’m so excited to share with all.
• You may want to pay attention to the new additions, because I heard that there may be free prizes involved…

 

 

;) MG*

Daily Quote: Are You Opportunistic?

“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.”- Winston Churchill

You can have the emotion of fear and still fear not. You can accomplish the task even if you’re shaking. - Joyce Meyer

"Drip by drip, the bucket fills up. Consistency is the key. It's ok to start small and build up." – Anonymous

 

Will you let your fears and insecurities determine your future? Will you allow your failures to wash away your pending success? Why? How very RARE is it to see a successful person that has made it to the top without failing, messing up, being afraid, etc. If Bill Gates let his insecurities about being a nerd and geek affect him, do you think Microsoft would even be known? What if Oprah let her own background affect her dream & drive…What kind of role model would we have for our aspiring talk show hosts ( Maury, Jerry Springer?) ?

Don’t give up.

 

MG*

Daily Quote : Moses Hadas

 

“I have read your book and much like it.”

-Moses Hadas (1900 - 1966)

 

Not many words. But packs a great message. When you, and other, look back on your life and accomplishments, will it be like reading a book for second time? Can you guess from memory what’s going to happen in the next chapter? Does is seem really familiar to the next person’s book?

It shouldn’t. I’m all about originality. Whatever your field, whatever your aspirations, I hope that you will take the challenge to be different. Why are so many successful and unsuccessful? Because they stepped out and brought something new to the table, something different. And you can as well.

In everything you do, be original. You want your book to be a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

 

 

MG*

In the Spotlight: Effortlessly GLAMorous

It’s only recently that I have begun to pay real attention to Beyonce’s style. Starting her career as a member of a girl group, your identity can easily be lost. For the years after, as she began her solo & acting career, there’s a kind of blossoming that we notice as Ms. Knowles-Carter finds her own sense of style. She’s come a long way from matching glitter outfits and latex pants. I describe Beyonce’s style as effortless and elegant. She’s never raunchy, or even flashy. Every time you see her, you see class. Here are some of her looks from relaxed to evening :

(photos via beyoncegallery.net [beyonce daily])

 

 

MG*

GLAM : Week in Review

Pictures of events of this past week. Click on the picture to find out more. Enjoy!

 

 

MG*

GLAM week in review: Congratulations Mr. President!

There was an original post, but with the announcement of some GREAT news about our President, this post will feature the MOST important event this week:








MG*

Trendy Thursdays : The “Nitty – Gritty”

Thursdays have been dedicated to solely fashion. Amazing, right? I know, I know.

Some consider it far too time-consuming & annoying to attempt to “get dressed” during the weekdays in college. There’s a common misconception that there is just not enough time in a busy college student’s life to actually devote time to style.

Wrong.

Each day I see a young woman (and even an occasional young man) who has obviously put some thought into their wardrobe of the day. And that inspires me. Nowhere is it written that the only attire you should wear from 7am – 6pm are a pair of Nike running shorts and your boyfriend’s T-shirt. Not for everyday. How do you know that you won’t run into your future employer or someone else of great importance at this time in your life (God forbid you run into Rihanna!)

But seriously. You’ve heard this so many times before: Appearance is everything. When you meet people, whenever you’re trying to make an impression, the first thing people will notice is your appearance & style.

So to inspire those of you who think it’s impossible to be stylish as a college student (or even as a young professional), these posts are just for you. It is possible. And I will feature various students that are making it happen.

Until next Thursday!

 

MG*

Making the Dream : Autumn leaves…

I’ve mentioned before that I recently read an article that really put some things into perspective when it comes to my blog. One main thing that I really took away from it was a quote : “We are the CEOs of our own companies: ME Inc.”

Branding.

I’ve heard the term tossed around a lot, and have seen people refer to it on various social networking sites. But I never really paid much attention to it. After reading that article, it occurred to me how successful this blog could become; how this could be an outlet to future endeavors; how this is ultimately a part of my portfolio.

These thoughts gave way to another : start branding now? Yes. If not now, then when? I’d rather be making mistakes and learning now then having to fall on my face with no prior experience in anything when I begin my career. So, for those of you who are interested in any kind of entrepreneurship or business, here are some more tips taken from the article:

-Discover what makes you different. Ask yourself these questions: What is it that my product or service does that makes it different? Give yourself the traditional 15-words-or-less contest challenge. Take the time to write down your answer. And then take the time to read it. Several times. If your answer wouldn't light up the eyes of a prospective client or command a vote of confidence from a satisfied past client, or -- worst of all -- if it doesn't grab you, then you've got a big problem.

- There's literally no limit to the ways you can go about enhancing your profile. Try moonlighting! Sign up for an extra project inside your organization, just to introduce yourself to new colleagues and showcase your skills -- or work on new ones. Or, if you can carve out the time, take on a freelance project that gets you in touch with a totally novel group of people. If you can get them singing your praises, they'll help spread the word about what a remarkable contributor you are.

 

Get more insight from the article “The Brand Called You” written by Tom Peters.

 

 

Ms.GLAM

Daily Quote : be GREAT.

 

“You were born to do great things.The frustration that's been gnawing at your spirit is urging u to get on with it.” – Ralph Marston

"Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way." - Booker T. Washington

"We are CEOs of our own companies: Me Inc. " - Tom Peters

“Make the most of your day. This morning, make a decision for the day to be great. It'll turn out PHENOMENAL.” :) – GLAM

 

 

MG*

How-to… Wear the Sheer Trend

 

If you’ve been paying attention to fashion lately, you’ll notice a recurring trend : sheer. We’ve seen it before by Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow, and most recently by Rihanna.

But sheer for everyday wear? Yes! Worn the correct way, of course. Try these affordable looks!

For a “relaxed” day look:

Sheer Flutter Top – Forever 21 $25; Faux Leather Legging – Wet Seal $20; Peep-Toe Bootie – gojane.com $23;

 

Sheer in the moonlight…

 

Sheer Back Bodycon Dress – oasis-stores.com $55; LARISSA Patent Sandal – topshop.com $95; Yellow quilted clutch – dorothyperkins.com $29

 

 

MG*

 

 

[Don’t like these ideas? Submit your own version of “how-to” wear sheer! It could be featured in future posts!]

Making the Dream : Just Gotta Make It…

Woo!

If I didn’t have a dream, if I didn’t have a goal, if I couldn’t see this vision… this blog would’ve crashed and burned by now.

No more room for excuses! This blog will essentially become a part of my portfolio as I gain experience before entering my career field. A one woman show.

For those of you who follow my blog, one day we’ll all look back and see how far it has grown. It’s actually been over one year since I first posted under this name, at this domain. MUCH has changed since then.

And there’s more change to come. After recently reading an article a fellow blogger posted on Twitter ( Thanks @LoudPen !), my inspiration and motivation kicked into to HIGH gear.

 

So, for the third time, welcome a new & improved GLAM blog.

Enjoy! :)

 

MG*