Art, fashion, writing, and music are my passions. For some reason though I have always loved art and fashion more than singing. I think the reason why I love art and fashion more, is because no one can control or tell me what to do. Also, there are no limits and it's not competitive. Whereas, in singing someone always wants to be heard and be the best. As a Christian we are supposed to be singing for the glory of God, but sometimes that is not always the case and people still focus on being heard by man instead of by God.
Painting on clothes is so much fun to me because it helps me feel different. It helps me stand out as an individual. I was taught to be unique, and that is what painting on my clothes helps me be. I want to encourage others to stand out and do what they love as well. As an artist I think I see the world differently then others at times. A lot of people won't understand or get my art but that is okay because art is a personal thing. It is very intimate and something that you are choosing to share with the world.
I have been painting on my clothes since the beginning of this year until now, and I think I am going to continue painting on my clothes.
January 2016:
"I think true success comes when you no longer care about 'stunting' on your haters, because you are too busy to care."
"Many people are not going to like your designs or they may try to down you, but keep moving forward."
"If I would have never prayed and served God I would not be where I am today."
July 2016:
"If I had listened to everyone who told me I wasn't pretty enough, thin enough, good enough, fashionable enough, or who told me I shouldn't have painted on my clothes, that my coat is ugly, or anything else I would not be here. All the glory goes to God."
Hello, all of my Fancy Mouse readers! Last weekend I actually attended the Simply Stylist Fashion conference at the Dana Hotel and Spa. I also came up with a stellar outfit that I am going to explain to you (in writing because it's that simple) how to create your own graffiti/ Jean Michel Basquiat inspired look.
For the Jacket:
This jacket was inexpensive and came from a vendor on Aliexpress. What I did was buy the jacket and then re-tweaked it with my paint set since I am a painter. It was a blast! Here is the link to get the jacket.
Here are a few tips when you receive this jacket:
1. MAKE IT YOUR OWN!
Yes it is already "designed" but do not be afraid to add a few more splatters, or sew some new things on it. It is a very plain jacket that can bring the inner artist out of you.
2. DO NOT BE AFRAID TO STRUT YOUR STUFF
Being fierce can be scary at first but just be you! Some people may not like you or your outfit, and that is okay. Tell them "oh well" and keep moving. As long as your heels are high, and your jacket is making top designers ask you where on earth did you get that super hot jacket, then no one else's opinion should matter.
3. TAKE A RISK
A lot of people think fashion is just looking cute or wearing high fashion when really it is an ART. One of the things I enjoy is turning my art pieces into wearable art.
For the Shoes:
Faux fur high heel shoes have a special place in my heart. I basically created my own shoes because I am a broke college student saving for a car. So if you're a college student that is still trying to look fashionable but you have bills to pay then listen up (well read up)
How to make your own FAUX FUR HIGH HEELS:
1. Get a pair of old or new (I chose old) heels:
These were actually my old prom shoes, and I decided they needed a new classy identity.
2. You can choose to recycle some fabric (what I did) or buy some fabric:
This was an old furry black purse that was just sitting around. Next I just took to some scissors measured (not mathematically) what parts I needed to clip off. After that I half glue gun and half super glued the fabric down.
For the Purse:
After I finished my shoes I noticed I still had fabric left and paint. My purse is a thrift store bought bag.
1. Buy a new or used purse
2. Splatter paint, sew new decals on it, etc.
For splattered paint it took all night to dry and it gets messy
3. I hot glue gunned and super glued the fur at the bottom
And there you have it a new super High fashion Street Style Outfit
I hope you found this written tutorial successful and if you feel like this is too challenging then feel free to contact me via email (colemakayla37@gmail.com) to make you one.
Summer
is still here to stay for a few months so it is not too late to try to eat
healthy! Get that summer body or just try to start a healthier lifestyle. Although,
they are not proved to link to a great amount of weight loss they can help your
body become healthier.
So
for the past two months I have been putting them in my smoothies, water, and in
my oatmeal. I did lose about 3 pounds, and I can say that they do help you feel
fuller for a while. The seeds kind of create a type of gelatin when placed in
water or another liquid.
Chia
seeds also really help with heart health and also really help to reverse
diabetes among other sicknesses.
Here
are a few background facts on Chia Seeds:
1.They were originally
found and grown in Mexico
2.They have high
omega-3 fatty acids
3.They also provide
healthy carbohydrates, fiber, antioxidants, and calcium
4.Chia seeds are
unprocessed and whole grain and can be absorbed by the body
5.Chia seeds provide a
ton of fiber
For
Beauty:
1.Prevent and slow down
skin aging
a.Speeds up the skin’s
repair system
Overall
Health:
1.Improves digestive
health
2.Can help and act as a
detox for the body
3.Help you build muscle
because it is also a good source of protein
4.Can help strengthen
bones
So
maybe you heard that they help lose weight. Well doing research from MedicalNews Today they really don’t help lose weight, but feeling fuller and suppressing
appetite can help lead to weight lost. I highly suggest adding them to your
diet. Click here for more information about Chia seeds.
On July 7th,
2016, Alton Sterling was shot down and killed by an armed Policeman. Shortly after
this was the murder of Philando Castile, and the Dallas police shooting. A lot
of tragic events have occurred in the United States this past week. Many people
have been questions and Savannah Hartman has the answers. Savannah Hartman is
the Pastor at Banner Church in Tampa, Florida; she is also the CEO of “Market My
Mission”, which is an organization that promotes non-for-profit organizations
and churches. Savannah Hartman was among many people who spoke out about the
injustice that face the Black community as well as the world. She shared a
video on Facebook that has been viewed 17 million times. The video has a very
powerful message that this nation has yet to receive. Here are a few lessons
that Savannah Hartman teaches in her video:
1.Educate and
Acknowledge white privilege
Savanna starts off
first acknowledging and even apologizing for her white privilege. She
explicitly states, “I wasn’t born rich but don’t get it twisted my white skin
is my privilege.” It starts with educating oneself, no matter what the color of
skin, and acknowledging that there is a such thing as white privilege.
2.Talk about the issue
“The past doesn’t
disappear when it’s offensive to you.” Savanna stresses that race, privilege,
and not injustice is something that needs to be talked about. That we cannot
just shrug it off and cast it to the side. Just because something makes us feel
uncomfortable doesn’t mean that it shouldn’t be heard. If the nation wants to
progress it starts with facing the problem even if it makes us feel
uncomfortable.
3.We are all the same
“We act like they are
poor, and gross, and make fun of their clothes, yet we keep their culture,
style, and weaves.” This may seem Black and White but this applies to everyone.
Everyone has heard the saying, “The only race is the human race,” which is completely
true because a lot of times as people we like to think that just because
someone else has a different skin color or a different background that they are
somehow different when really they are not.
4.Senseless Behavior on
all sides are wrong
The Dallas police
shooting, riots, and the Black victim that have died due to social injustice is
all wrong. No one is right here and no one is able to get away with this. Not
all Black people are thugs just like not all police men are bad.
5.Christ Preserved all
of our lives by dying on the cross
“Stop blaming them
like their deaths were deserved. We all deserve death, but our lives were
preserved by Christ’s work on the cross, He paid for our sins so we don’t have
to make mistakes again.” By Christ dying on the cross for us we have a new
chance at life. We are able to be reborn and it all starts with love.
6.Walk in LOVE
“Don’t scream, and
don’t fight start walking in love. Take the masks off your eyes and remove your
gloves.” Ephesians 5:2 tells us to walk in love, because Christ has loved us
and sacrificed His life for us. It is easy to fight fire with fire, because we’re
hurt and angry, but do not forget God knows that this nation is hurting give it
to Him and he will fight your battles. We all need to try to understand what
each person is going through no matter what color of skin they have.
7.Changing the future
and being accountable for our actions
As we near the end
Savanna starts saying how it is important to have a better future, and how we
still have to be accountable for our actions. “We can’t change the past, but we
can change what’s ahead. We can change who we are so less people are dead, with
accountability for our actions and a voice for our cause. We can form new
statues, and create new lives.
8.It starts with YOU
“It only takes one
person to stand up and say: ‘I want to stand up for this, [because] this is not
the way.” All it takes is for one person no matter what race he or she is to
stand up for justice. If someone stands up, then we all will follow and we can
look forward to a brighter future.
9.Prayer does change
things
We can continue to
try to solve things the way we want to but in God’s word He says, “My people
are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I
will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten
the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children.” (Hosea 4:6) As human we
are a fallen and flawed creation we can try to figure things out on our own,
but look at what has happened. We have caused many Black men to lose their
lives, innocent policemen to be killed, and riots. We are so focused on
creating movies like The Purge and so many other distractions that we forgot to
fall on our knees and pray. Wake up America, and realize that we cannot solve
everything on our own. We need to fall on our knees and pray.
Here is the video clip you can watch here on your own:
