it's not all glitz and glamour....

Hi to all my beautiful HARLET lilies. As you know I'm Markia and today I'd love to talk with you about another topic that I feel passionately about. I like many of my readers live in the inner city where violence becomes normal to hear about just like listening to the radio is for some. Now this isn't to say violence doesn't occur everywhere and this post isn't meant to create paranoia or fear into anyone. But what I would like to do is initiate change in the way we all think. Which will change our actions.
 I'm too feed up of hearing about gangs and more murder on the news than actual informative topics. I'm no activist but I do have a voice and I can't keep silent anymore. The prison that we send all the bad guys/girls to just become a playground for them. But not a soul cares for them because their labeled as "trouble". All the while some are being tortured by gang members, beaten, sold for sexual favors as property, raped by other inmates and staff but no one cares about those issues. The fashion industry can be very superficial and one dimensional. Hell sometimes we forget that others need our help because they don't have a voice for themselves and I will gladly help in anyway possible to make society more humane.
I pray that this post touches the heart of some one and provokes the change we're all capable of making. I love life, god, family and fashion. I just want to see my peers enjoy their destiny in life while reaching back to move forward(Sankofa). I love every single last 1 of my followers and I challenge you to pay that love forward to someone else and see how far life takes you.

Love you for tuning in once again
XO :-)

I'm EVERY woman....it's all in me

XO's to my HARLET lilies!!!!

This blog and my career in fashion are more than just simply playing "dress-up". I go into each blog posting with a different mood and emotion. Which ultimately determines what I decide to wear. Now knowing and understanding your place in the fashion industry can be a hard task but I like to think I'm for the everyday woman AND the woman who wants to look like the person she sees in her head. Who says you have to pick 1 look and stick with it, why does everything have a category? We have the ability to look, be, act like, transform into what w desire when we desire! This blog will ALWAYS be about nurturing that voice inside and going with it! Beside your a HARLET Lilly we don't back down damn it :-) 

ensemble breakdown: entire look - forever21.com, shoes - gifted from my great friend which are Dolce Vita, jewelry - ALDO & local farmers market for the earrings

Rebel Soul...bandannas and shit!

Hi my wonderful supportive HARLET lilies!!!!

Sorry I'm a little late but better late than never! Today's blog post is for YOU. Every time they tell you "no" keep going until you get a yes. Do what you love with no regrets. Be true to yourself and keep marching forward. So today this 1 is for every single last one of you brave, beautiful , blossoming buds out there. We're in this together.

 XO

 Shop the look: zip front crop top f21.com/denim shirt Revolution Vintage Boutique/ leggings f21/ shoes lolashoetique.com

No time like the present

Big hug and kiss to all my HARLET lilies. I hope you all enjoyed your holiday season. I've missed you so very much. But enough of the mushy stuff let's get right into today's fit featured. This look was inspired by the balloons that were given to me during my birthday celebration  last week. I looked up at them and they seemed to just float there so effortlessly as balloons do..lol. In turn it made me think of wearing this dress because it isn't "trendy" it's simple but not to be mistaken with unnoticeable. Now I'm the kind of girl who primarily feels like more is more but in this case doing less spoke volumes. I felt so confident and sexy in this over lay lace number. Point being is wear what makes you feel like a million bucks..don't hold on to things promising yourself you'll wear it soon, or maybe the next time. Create the events and experiences you want in your life and wear amazing ensembles every chance you get. The time is now. Be the person you see yourself as!!

Outfit breakdown: dress SAVERS thrift store/ trench coat Forever21.com/ shoes puerfashion.com/ necklace ALDO/ headband forever21

 

Until the next time guys

Be fabulous and never ask for permission

XO