WHO AM I TO BE HERE?!

Hey Ladies! My name is Mortina. Welcome to my blog! I've been contemplating starting a blog for a minute, but I was unsure what I'd write about and if anyone would even read it. But since I know Sucess is walking through your fears; I decided that I'd just combine all of my loves into one place: Inspiration, beauty, and fashion.



My Life Mission is to Live a Fearless, Fabulous, Limitless life encouraging women of all ages to stop settling for less, and reach for and accomplish their dreams through passion, persistence, perseverance, and a deep spiritual relationship with God. I'm a 27 yr old Image Consulting student from DE. I work at a hospital with children, but fashion & beauty have always been my 1st loves.



It's my hope to inspire you to try something new whether in your work life, beauty regimine, or in your wardrobe. I hope you enjoy!!



xoxo

Mor

The Brown Glamour Girl







I FOUND THIS ON THE NET A WHILE BACK & LOVED IT SO MUCH I COPIED IT DOWN & CHANGED IT A LITTLE BIT. I ADDED MY EXTRAS & QUOTES. I’M NOT SURE WHO THE ORIGINAL AUTHOR MAY BE. I THOUGHT I’D SHARE IT WITH MY GORGEOUS GLAMOUR GIRLS TO INSPIRE YOU! ENJOY!





DIVA’S RULES TO LIVE BY:

DO NOT EVER FIGHT OVER A MAN, OR SETTLE FOR LESS!!!
I can’t stress this enough. Real DIVAS never participate in “Cat Fights.”
It’s demeaning to all women. I’ve heard young girls (and some older ones who should know better) speak about “I’m his main chick,” No Baby girl, you should be his only woman or keep it moving! If you feel something isn’t right trust your God given intuition! We’ve got to stop allowing these men to attach themselves to our lives and waste our time. You can’t get time back once it’s gone. Some men are just meant to distract you from your God given destiny. Think about it when you are so focused on him you can’t focus on HIM (the Lord). He IS NOT WORTH IT!

“Know your worth.” – Iman

“Don’t Complain about what you allow.”-Dr. Patricia D. Bailey

KEEP YOUR BODY FIT!
Part of being a “Real DIVA” is looking good! I’m not going to give you measurements, but you know when you are in shape & when you are not. Just strive to look your best because if you look great then you feel great. “Don’t let your hair dictate your health.” – First Lady Michelle Obama. Besides, exercise releases lots of the toxins and tension that can become built up over the day dealing with people and things! I would be the last person to tell you give up all your favorite dishes and deserts (me & my girls LOVE food), but if you make it a point to control your portions, eat clean 90% of the time (hit me up if you need clarity on this), do 30 mins of exercise that you enjoy 2.5hrs a week, you can keep it SEXY & FIT! Your body is a Temple adorn it from the inside out.

“I believe you can make people believe you’re sexy no matter how man pounds you are. When you show that confidence, you make them be like, ‘Oh, she’s fly!”
- Missy Elliot





STAY IN TUNE WITH FASHION!
There is difference between Style and Trends. DIVAS, trends come in go, but REAL STYLE is eternal. Look at our Gorgeous First Lady, Michelle Obama. Build your wardrobe with classic pieces and then add in the trendy pieces. Just because somebody made it doesn’t mean you need to wear it! I don’t care what size you wear. Everything isn’t for everyone’s body! Favor quality over quantity. In our stressed financial times I gotten better at working what I have already in my closet. Reworking things & putting together new combinations. Make sure your shoes are polished and the heels aren’t leaning to the side. You can’t be you most fabulous self leaning to the left! Adding unique accessories to a basic ensemble can take it to a whole new level. Wear classic clothes that are of Good Quality! A Real DIVA knows she doesn’t have to go into debt to look & feel FABULOUS!!

“I’d rather be looked over then over looked.” –Mae West


KEEP YOUR HAIR ON POINT!!
No matter how you wear your hair short, long, relaxed, natural, or whatever, DIVA keep it on Point! Make sure it looks good and it fits your personality. Keep it healthy, soft and touchable. With our temporary economic situation I’ve taken to doing my own hair weekly. Well, that and I hate sitting around waiting all Saturday in the salon. (I’m working on my impatience in many areas, but this one ain’t one. LOL) Drink at least 2 liters of water a day, add the vitamins Biotin and Flax seed to your daily vitamins. You do take a multi-vitamin right? If not this is your week to start. Also adding fish to your diet 3x a week add to shiny healthy hair. I grew up spending Saturdays in my older sister’s salon washing and blow drying hair and eaves dropping on adult conversation and trying not laugh. You know your momma said stay out of grown folks business, but I digress. ) My sister would go back and forth explaining to Sister so and so how she needed her split ends trimmed every 4- 6weeks. But Sister didn’t want to part with her long hair, even if it meant having healthier hair. You see when you don’t get the ends handled it will travel up the shaft and resulting in getting more hair cut. Schedule your appointment in you Blackberry ahead of time so you can keep it luxurious! BUT, PLEASE, DO NOT EVER, EVER, EVER LEAVE THE HOUSE IN A SATIN BONNET!!!!!!! So not classy! This is becoming an epidemic in the brown community! I’ve seen a baby girl about 6yrs old wearing one. Sigh, I had to control my urge to snatch it off. I have few pet peeves, snatching and saying what when I call you. BUT this one makes me want to snatch them off heads and run into a waiting get away car. LOL Yes, it’s that deep! LMBO

“Because I’m worth it.” – Mrs. Beyonce for L’Oreal

ALWAYS CARRY YOURSELF AS A LADY!!
DIVAS are Sensual, strong, and secure in their sexuality (note I did not say promiscuous). There for maintain your sexuality, but know that there is a difference between sexy and trashy! You know when you are showing too much. Keep something a mystery. If you are showing cleavage, cover up everything else. If you are rocking a short skirt pair it with a turtleneck. Don’t put everything on display. It may sound like something your grandmother would tell you, but it applied to her time and still applies in 2009. What makes a DIVA a DIVA is CLASS not flashing……. ! You can fill in the blank yourself.

“Who are you to be fierce, fabulous, and flawless? Well, who are you not to be?!
- Marianne Williamson A Return to Love: Reflections on the principles of a Course of Miracles


EXUDE CONFIDENCE AND ASSERTIVENESS, NOT _ITCHINESS!
Know who you are and remember it. Be assertive in life and go after what want. When you do this it will show in your face and the way you move. Real DIVAS are never arrogant or flamboyant! There is no need to be. When you are confident in who you are there will be no reason to broadcast it, because it will illuminate from within you!!! Basically there is no need to be Stank and stuck up! If you are exuding confidence, assertiveness, but not bitchiness, when I come in contact with you I should leave feeling better about myself. I say this because truly secure women don’t feel the need to look down their nose at others; they embrace everyone no matter what walk of life that person may come from. The Bible says don’t think yourself greater then you are. I’ve been at women’s church gatherings and felt the spirit of stankness surround some people. First impressions are lasting ones. You never know what people you come in contact with may be going through behind closed doors. Your smile may be the only smile they’ve received all week. Your kindness may keep someone from attempting suicide when they leave your presence. You never know.
We should be building one another up rather then pulling & pushing each other down.
Check yourself!

“An Eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind.”- Gandhi

“He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himself is mightier still.” –Tao Te Ching


DEAL IN REALITY, NOT ILLUSIONS!!!
DIVA, Prince Charming is not going to save you nor is that great man in your life even close to him! He is a human being of flesh and blood. Many women deal in dreams and fantasy when it comes to relationships; that’s why we get so hurt when a man doesn’t live up to our fantasy! It took me a long time to realize this myself (why lie about it). Men, are going to mess up, I’m not talking cheating or the like, forgetting your work Christmas party, ect. They will disappoint you, but you will do the same to them also. I am not saying in anyway that you shouldn’t have standards; on the contrary, you shouldn’t leave home without them. I’m just saying no one is perfect or even close to perfect.

“Know what you will and will not put up with, and make it know.” –Peyton Perrine


ALWAYS REMEMBER TO PUT GOD FIRST IN YOUR LIFE AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE A DIVA!!
I don’t know about you but I can stand up say the Lord has brought me a mighty lonnngg way! HE brought me through a long and miserable relationship that I was allowing to keeping me stagnant and depressed. He sent me back to school to finish what I started a long time ago. He gave me an apartment of my own when my circumstance said I should keep living at my mom’s house. He makes sure that the bills get paid every month despite what my bank account says. He surrounds me with His positive people who encourage me when I feel like giving up, and He also taught me to encourage myself when no one else will! Yall just don’t understand how much He’s changed things around that were meant for my demise to work for my good, so that I may give HIM Glory and Honor His name! His Praise will continually be on my lips!! Hallelujah!!

Trust the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. Proverbs

NEVER DEPEND ON A MAN FOR YOU SUPPORT!
This is very important and crucial. Real DIVAS are self sufficient. That means rent (mortgage), food, clothes, yourself! You see when you depend on a man in this way you give away all of your power, and harder to get rid of him because you need him. This is why so many us remain in harmful relationships. Right now I know I ticked someone off with this one. I’m not talking about married women. He should be your provider, but you should be bringing something to the table also, even if it’s part time. If you take care of the kids and the house, and the bills as they come in, then I’m not speaking to you either. I’m speaking of being a trophy and having nothing going for your-self except a man. No job, career, aspirations, goals, just depending on a Sugar Daddy to supply your needs. If the man in your life wants to contribute then let him, but don’t depend solely on his funds to support you. Remember Trophies, tarnish, and are replaceable with new, younger Trophies. Then you’ve wasted your precious time, attention, body, mind & damaged your spirit when you should’ve been taking caring of your-self. And you are to FABULOUS for that!

“Never need a man to take care of you financially & you won’t owe him any thing except love.” –Maria Conchita Alonso


MAKE YOUR DREAMS YOUR CAREER!!!
This only way to have a fulfilling life and to be happy! DIVAS, have to work to survive, but also strive to make whatever our “gifts’ are in this life support you financially. I so deeply believe in this! I thank God for my job, but I know that one day soon, I’ll have a career that I absolutely adore and that makes me spring up out of bed in the morning rather then rolling over to press snooze. That doesn’t mean every single day will be a bed of roses, but even with the challenges I’ll still love it because it’s my calling!

“When you view your life as limited, you limit your life.” – Susan L. Taylor
“And if you hate what you’re doing, think about two things: What got you there and what’s keeping you there?” – Susan L. Taylor


xoxo
Mor
The Brown Glamour Girl