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Sep 21

5 Contradictions That Make Perfect Sense

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by GG of AllTheManyLayers.com If you've ever felt like a good girl gone bad, come sit by me. I've lived most of my adult life feeling like a self-conscious paradox - a little self-righteous and sheltered, a little rebellious and damaged. Only ever wanting to make peace with myself and feel free to be everything that I am without remorse.…

Sep 21

I’m On My Fash (Fit and $tylish Hustle)

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by LaChristin of Digital Curls When I first started working out fashion sense was not my top priority, and I didn't focus closely on my outward appearance. In fact, I would mix and match tops with whatever available bottoms I could find in my closet. Truthfully, I was content with simply getting fit, and that thought process continued until I…

Sep 21

You Ever Tell Yourself to Shut Up?

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You Ever Tell Yourself to Shut Up? by Leandra of What My World's Like A few months ago, I met these awesome twin pastors and in a sermon, one of them said he tried to only say what was necessary one day and found himself having to be very quiet. It made me think about how much we say. How…

Sep 21

Vanity 101

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by GG of AllTheManyLayers.com Van·i·ty Excessive pride in one's appearance or accomplishments; conceit. Are you vain? How do you feel about the definition? Does it make you uncomfortable to openly describe yourself as vain, given the negative connotation? Do you think that vanity is a natural part of being a woman? Let’s talk about it. I rarely pass by a…

Sep 21

Naturally Fit- Mind Over Matter

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by LaChristin of Digital Curls An important aspect of improving upon one’s physical fitness is to train with an end state in mind. In other words, visualize how you’ll look tomorrow, and work towards tomorrow's look today. I’m currently 140lbs, and have pride in the progress I’ve made to date; however, I envision weighing 135lbs by the beginning of the…