...bah humbug*

...praying today gets better.

Do you ever wake up -- not looking forward to some of the issues you have to face during the day?

If so... How do you cope?

I like to surf the internet for fashion -- and funny videos.

This one makes me laugh every time.. I hope it makes you smile too!

...i *fall* HARD for shoes*

...Anyone who knows me -- knows that i LOVE shoes, just as much as the next girl.

I have to say the majority of my shoes come from UO (Urban Outfitters) and Aldo (plus i used to work there!).

UO just released the new fall looks today -- and I *heart* just about every style.

 The two tone sole is looking like a fall must-have... I really like the look!

...my soulmate*

In my opinion the best thing you can you do is find a person who loves you for exactly what you are. Good mood, bad mood, ugly, pretty, handsome, what have you, the right person will still think the sun shines out of your ass. That’s the kind of person that’s worth sticking with.

~ Juno

...Back to Black: Forever 27*

“We only said goodbye with words. I died a hundred times…”

~Amy Winehouse

British soul singer, Amy Winehouse, who’s most popular song was a vow not to go to rehab, was found dead in her North London home yesterday. 

Her death is believed to be from a drug overdose, though a cause of death has not been determined yet. 

Police do not suspect foul play.

I can't say that I'm surprised -- but I'm definitely disappointed, sigh...

The people who genuinely cared for the singer had long hoped for a recovery from drink and drugs. 

Once asked if she had any unfulfilled ambitions, Winehouse said: “If I died tomorrow, I’d be a happy girl.”

...fight night live*

You know sometimes when you’re standing outside of the octagon, it’s a lot different than when you’re inside the octagon.

~Anderson Silva

Combat USA live last night.... My hubby and I had a GREAT time!

Our friend's son is a camera man for Combat USA and invited us out.

My hubby was in his world... the world of MMA fighting.

He used to train and fight when we first met.

He had an undefeated record... and has a LOVE for teaching others the art of Krav Maga.

Watching these guys in the octagon in person... I think he has the itch again!

 

...Happy Birthday Nelson Mendela*

"During my lifetime I have dedicated myself to this struggle of the African people. I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve. But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die."

~ Nelson Mandela

...Tribal*

And only the photographer himself knows the effect he wants. He should know by instinct, grounded in experience, what subjects are enhanced by hard or soft, light or dark treatment.
~ Bill Brandt

I was so disappointed that I only had the chance to work with one photographer...

But I feel like it was well worth it -- I met AMAZING models, photographers -- and the TOP MUA in the area... the event was epic!

...Tribal Inspiration*

So... I've convinced myself to do a tribal photo shoot with some AMAZING make-up artists and photographers in the area.

Time for a little inspiration...

Alejandra Alonso tribal shoot for Vogue Russia May 2011

...Independence*

My very FIRST 4th of July off since being in the news business... Yay!

Got to spend it with the family!

When you think of *Green Bay* AMUSEMENT PARK definitely doesn't come to mind...

But, *Green Bay* has a ton of surprises, and Bay Beach Amusement Park being one!

We spent part of our 4th of July at the park!

...playing in the Sun*

Time to dust the rust off...

I was invited to go up to Door County for a mini-photo shoot, hosted by FUSE photo group on facebook.

I have never been to Door County, but I've always heard how beautiful it is...

Honestly, my breath was taken away!

Vineyards, Caves, Cliffs, Waves and Sun = PERFECT DAY!

Photos taken by:  Lexicon Photography