THINGS I SHOULD HAVE TOLD ME...

You are beautiful
You are enough
You are worth all the desires of your heart

It's ok to feel

It's ok to cry

It's ok to express yourself

Your feelings are valid

You are beautiful

You are enough

You are worth the desires of your heart

It's ok to place yourself before others
Don't let others insecurities define who you are

Having an opinion matters

You shouldn't settle out of fear

You are beautiful

You are enough

You are worth all the desires of your heart

It's ok to compromise but don't lose yourself in the process

You are unique because you were wonderfully made by God

There is no one like you and therefore you can walk with your head held high

You are beautiful

You are enough

You are worth the desires of your heart

You deserve to be loved without restrictions

You are a queen!

Dress and Location: Honey's Child Boutique (www.honeyschildboutique.com)

Makeup: Drake Tyler

Hair: Tiffany Qualls

Photographer: Candice Cockrell

A Reveal for Two

Sometimes in life we become so lost, the not knowing can be very scary, and searching for your purpose can be so uneasy. At times it can make you want to give up, play it safe and stay at that day in and day out, 9-5 job just to get paid. I have become all too familiar with this common struggle especially after starting my own business. It's NOT easy!!! Having this vision and trying to make others see or believe in it can be very challenging. The hang ups and disappointments can make this tough girl cry. This feeling became my reality just last week, the day before I was scheduled to do a transformation photo shoot for my client Carmen Knowles. I was at the point that maybe I should put my business on the back burner and go back to working 2 jobs.

Then Saturday came and this happened...

 All of my doubts were pushed aside, stomped, and buried! I saw myself, I saw my vision, I saw my purpose again! Just seeing Carmen step out of her comfort zone and embracing her new look confirmed exactly why I started my business. So with that being said, I'm here to help others, to push them to new heights and to help illuminate their confidence. I want to thank Carmen so much!! By having the opportunity to help you was two-fold, I was able to help myself and remember my reason for doing what I do!!! Thanks for going on this journey with me. I am extremely happy and excited to continue to see you flourish.

 Outfit Deets:
 Faux leather jacket: Revamped from closet
 Shirt: H&M
 Pants: Macy's
 Shoes: Charlotte Russe
 Accessories: Claire's, Burlington Coat Factory, Target,
 K&G's.
 Hat: Revamped from closet


 Hair: Tenisha Smith
 Makeup: Revea Redmond
 Photos: Candice Cockrell
 Wardrobe: Londen Underwood

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Client Love: Carmen Knowles Testimonial

I met Londen in high school and at some point after I graduated I added her as a friend on Facebook. During the late summer 2014, she began posting about her image consulting business and that she worked with male clients. I was curious about her servictes and sent her a message asked if she worked with female clients as well. She responded that she did and it was during this conversation that I asked what her process was for working with clients. We met for a consultation and I found her to be very knowledgeable as well as inquisitive. She asked a ton of questions to get a sense of my style and what I wanted to accomplish by using her services.

 It was really helpful because I am one of those people who loves to shop but will talk myself out a purchase less than two minutes after I fell in love with a piece. Therefore, I have to make many impulse buys that sometimes works and sometimes doesn't.  We scheduled a time to do the actual shopping experience at the consultation.

The day of the shopping experience I was a bit worried but once we met at our first store, it felt like I was shopping with one of my friends. She made suggestions and picked out options that fit my style as well as challenged me to try on things that I would have thought was not my style. It was a fun afternoon and I walked away with a few new pieces that I probably would not have purchased had it not been for her guidance.

Overall the experience was amazing! She made it fun and used the consultation to really hone in on my style and even challenged me to step outside my comfort zone.  I didn't feel judged or forced to purchase or try on anything. It was really an exploration of my style and how I could improve it. Now when I shop, I think of the things she shared with me and I am able to incorporate trends with my love of all things vintage and laid back. I also giggle to myself a little because I hear her encouragement in my head to try things out of my normal style.

Would I recommend her? Yes! You will not leave disappointed or feeling like you didn't learn something about yourself or how to really make great clothing and accessory choices.

Carmen Knowles

Photos by: Candice Cockrell 

Image is EVERYTHING!!

"As a music artist, image plays a major role. The way you look, the way you feel, and how you present yourself is everything!!" ~Phillip "Dr. Philgood" Graves

I have been styling Phillip Dr. Philgood Graves, a musician from St. Louis, for 2 years. Although I thought changing what he wore to make him more stylish was good enough, I soon found out that it was about his entire image. Anyone can have nice clothes but it is the confidence that you display while wearing them that gives that lasting impression.

I am forever grateful for Phillip being my first client. His transformation has taught me a lot. I found my gift of styling and image consulting through him. We are only going up from here. Who's next? 

The Transformation (before and after):

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