REMINDER!!!

Don't forget to check out my site, Phoenix Rising Boutique!  I am currently in the process of bringing my unorganized ladies an earring organizer to hang their favorite earrings on their walls, not only to keep them tangle-free, but to have in view to choose for your chic outfit for the day!  If you haven't seen it, check out my Instagram page!  Also, there is a link on my blog to the right that says 'Visit my Store."  I'll leave the link here to directly take you there!

Peace & Happiness!

~Erika

Achieve your dreams in 2014!

Okay...shoot me....I came up with a corny, cliche type of quote, but hey it fits the time!  I woke up this morning in such a great mood!  I enjoyed myself last night/early morning with my family and friends, having a small kickback at our house.  It was wonderful to spend it with the people you love and that's my thing for 2014:  LOVE!  I am getting married in 6 months and love is in the air as I have witnessed four people from Christmas to now getting engaged!  I am thankful, blessed and ready to achieve those dreams that I have.  I read a WONDERFUL article on Facebook today from Entrepreneur.com.  Please check it out here!  Recognize your systems, rather than your goals!  If you want to know what I mean, READ THE ARTICLE!  Anywho, here are a few pics from the night!  

OOTN "Mo Betta Blues"

Shirt:  JCPenny

Shorts:  Forever 21

Boots:  BCBGeneration

Tights:  House of Holland

Earrings:  Phoenix Rising Boutique

My honey and I decided to dress alike in colors :)

Hope your enjoy your New Year!

Peace & Happiness!

~Erika~

Come as You Are

I have had this T-shirt for some time now and today is the first day that I wore it.  I found it fitting since it was Sunday and I wanted to "Dress to Impress."  I got a few stares and one person asked me if it was really my church clothes.  Hey, what can I say! :)

Shirt:  Thrifted

Pants:  Forever 21

Shoes:  Kids Foot Locker (KD VI)

Earrings:  Body Central

Shades:  Forever 21

Hope every enjoyed their Sunday Funday!!!

Peace & Happiness!

~Erika

B&W Addiction!

So....I have this addiction to black and white.  But not just any black and white.  Anything that has Marilyn Monroe or Audrey Hepburn black and white.  I also have a new obsession with damask print! Marilyn + Audrey +damask= a FANTABULOUS design for a guest bedroom.  That's my project that I am currently working on (once funds become available for leisure rather than bills), but off that box.  I love Marilyn more than Audrey, but together they make a fantastic duo!  Here are some pics of what is currently in my guest bedroom:

These two pics I found at the Icing for less than $2 each!  I couldn't let them sit on the shelf so I bought them and took them home!  The top pic of Audrey is actually a hologram so when you move it the hearts move back and forth.  The bottom pic is just a classic quote from Ms. Monroe stating, "All a girl really wants is for one guy to prove to her that they are not all the same."  This hit home for me because I found that guy.  Little did I know it would be him almost twenty years later!

This pic of Marilyn I found at Ross a day that I shouldn't have been shopping or spending money.  I took a pic, sent it to my friend, TK, and asked if I should buy it.  Getting permission to buy it would allow me to make the unnecessary, but necessary purchase.  So here it is.  And for $19.99 I didn't need to much persuasion NOT to take it home!

This is one of my older pics that I have had for a while now and started my obsession.  I purchased this I believe in 2010 back in VA from Burlington Coat Factory.  It's a canvas picture stapled to some boards.  It was one of my pricer purchases at $39.99, but when I saw it I fell in love instantly and hence began my new obsession :)

This was another purchase from Ross that I also bought back in 2010.  This pic was on clearance I believe for $9.99 and although it isn't Marilyn or Audrey, I got such a romantic feel from it and just loved the way they embraced lips.  *sigh*  One of my faves 'til this day.

This was purchased in Ross by someone I was with and when I saw it I HAD to have it.  It was marked down (forgot price) because the glass on the frame was cracked.  This was also back in 2010.  Funny thing, I NEVER got that crack replaced!  *hides face in shame* Hell it's going to hang on the wall until the whole things shatters.  But really I would love to take it to Michael's and have it framed, once funds allow :)