So Much!

I think a lot of the photos speak for themselves. lol

If you've been following me on Instagram you know I've been doing so much, so busy, but living! I can't explain how good it makes me feel to know that I've been doing things. Between family outing with my company, to gun rangers, Fuerza Bruta (which is INSANE & AMAZING), to random adventures of drag brunches & sex museums.....I have been a girl learning to deal with her stress in so many other ways than one.

With that said I would love to introduce everyone to a new part of my life,

A NEW FOUND FOOD BLOG!

I constantly post photos of things that I make, or eat & it gets tons of love. I also get pushed to start a blog, to help others. I am not a chef, I am just someone who finds a way to relieve her stress & put all of that into something she can enjoy. I would love for my readers here to follow along!

SmallChicksBigEats.Com

That has become my new baby! Steff & I have come together to colab & make this something we want everyone to enjoy. From food that is made to places we go eat. To things that are healthy, even to food that isn't but damn it's so good you just have to try it! Please follow, bookmark & join a new journey.

I want to thank Dari for doing her thing with it. She took that blog as if it was her own & showed it all the love with the designs she made.  She is talented to say the least & I love how creative she gets with just a few simple ideas I throw her way.

There is a button you can add to your blogs if you'd like to support. Either way I hope that I can new readers to the food blog  & this pushes me to add to my own blog.

Happy hungry reading! ;)

- Ahlexandria

It's Tuesday Already?!

I thought a day away from blogging would go a lot slower. Yesterday I was already trying to think of what would I post for today. But today is just a start of my Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday journey. I have been considering other days to post for different reasons; one of them being a Saturday to sharing my "Try List" & which bullet(s) I accomplished. The other day would be a Wednesday to get back into doing features. A feature is a interview (video by the person, video with me asking the questions, or typed up) of a blogger, artist, photography, vlogger, designer... WHOMEVER I wish to share with everyone on my blog. Anyways....that is in the works, so be ready when I ask you to be featured.

If everyone has an iPhone they definitely know what Instagram is. It's like the Twitter app of photos for iPhone users. Apparently they have one for Android users now called "Lightbox" I believe. Either way it's a nice way to just share anything you'd like. Today I ended up sharing an outfit I wore along with just a random photo of me.

My floral Forever 21 dress was on sale at the beginning of the year. I threw on a grey sweater with my navy knitted tights. The grey combat boots I got myself for the holidays.

The curly fro has been out & about once a week. I have been trying to wear it out more often. I also don't put too much product in it, or as much as many girls that do have curly hair. I haven't used gel in more than a year & I am definitely trying to keep it that way. By the way, how can you not love that purple knitted scarf from Forever 21?!

I hope everyone's week is going good so far. There's a lot to stay tuned to....I'm also trying to fulfill at least one thing on my "Try List" so let's see when that update comes up. ;)

Sunday.

If you've noticed I've been trying my best to keep up with my blog & add all varieties to reach out to all kinds of readers. It has been interesting trying to do a "365" blog, but I have decided to just have selected days of blogging. Every Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday I plan on having a blog posted. If I do blog other days they are extras, some exceptions.

I also will be trying to add more photography as well as going back into personal blogging this year. It's going to be a slight challenge, but my thoughts will go down more. I want to get to do some more features, or additional features with different questions to showcase; bloggers, artists, gurus & great people. It's always nice to network & get to know others. Why not pick selected people to go on your blog that others would be interested in?!

Did I mention I am going to continue posting about outfits that I throw together. Once again, I am NO fashionista...it is nice though to be able to see what someone can do with things & how they view clothes & styles. On top of it I do get great prices on the things I wear. IE:

Thursday: My super awesome navy Hello Kitty sweater I got for Christmas from Steffy I felt went well with my tweed tan shorts. I threw on some navy tights & my high tan boots Jazz gave me. Steffy also got me that awesome red bag from Old Navy & my mom got me my lovely watch.

Another thing I want to add is a weekly "try" list. Thanks to Brit & her idea of a "bucket list", I am going to create 5 things I want to try, do or even fulfill this week on Sundays. At the end of the week or the following Sunday (considering a Saturday post) I will tell you which one I chose to do & how it went.

"Try" List:

- Write down ideas for new jewelry.

- Read the next chapter of the school work.

- Complete a test for my school work.

- Eat veggies & drink water all day.

- Take the camera out & get 10 shots.

Lets see how it all turns out.

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend.

! Create a "Try" list & let me know how it goes.

October 7th.

Leopard mocassins, with an oversized thermal that was tucked in & a mustard stripped blazer.

October 6th.

Keeping this a simple post for the day. Have a lot to get done before Sunday. Hopefully it all comes together accordingly. I really can't stop thanking people for being as supportive as they have been, it has been motivating me to continue doing what I'm doing.

It's too cold for me. I am wearing my leggings under my khakis, with a jean shirt & a grey sweater underneath. As you can see I'm trying to break in my leopard shoes. :)

Friday is tomorrow - I'm hoping Steffy comes & spends the weekend with me, she's like the manager of this entire project going on.

xo's - Ahlexandria

Overdue Update!

OOTD: Thrift blouse & stripped skirt.

This is a long overdue post. I was practically creating a post every day to. . .well, never! Things always seem to be completely hectic, juggling everything has been hard, but I'm trying my  best. I seriously just need to make more use of the Blogger app I have to set up posts & have them up & going. I don't want to leave the readers out of the wind with everything going on. I've been posting a lot of photos on Tumblr because it's just as easy as one-two-three. I want to make sure that I keep everything up to date, even if it's just a weekly post.

To all the new followers I wanted to say thank you. I know that with the give away that Liz had recently, it definitely brought about new readers. For those of you who have complimented my work thus far, I really appreciate it. Feedback is essential to growth, no matter if it's positive or negative. - Please remember that whether it's a hobby, a job, or even just life in general. Also, congratulations to Miss.Tapia for winning the contest. When you get the earrings & wear them if you could please send me a picture I'd appreciate it so much!

As for my earrings:

I've been getting asked on how to purchase earrings. As of right now it is per request. I am currently working on setting up my Etsy account. I am hoping in two Sundays I can share the "Grand Opening". Haha! The earrings are coming along & they're not as easy to make as it may seem. I love how everyone has contributed their sense of style & what color scheme they'd like for what they will be wearing. It helps me narrow down what to use & how to put everything together. If you go to the earrings link I have posted on my Tumblr, you will see those who have received earrings from me thus far, as well as ones that I have been creating. I will create either a little button or link on the side of the blog so you can just click right from my .com to see the earrings. This helps those who don't have Tumblr. Samples of these earrings are obviously attached into the blog. :)

 My design for my blog is still simple. The revamp didn't work out all how I wanted it to, but I do like simple. I actually did it myself, but another thing I want to do it get back into designing. This way I don't have to bother any of you lovely ladies for banners. I am working on it, so please don't make fun yet! Lol.

I've come to the conclusion I have an addiction to sales! I literally went thrifting this weekend & although I didnt' get as many things as I thought I'd walk out with, I definitely got some nice deals. Who can go wrong with a brand new Talbots blazer that was once $88 & got it half off the ticketed thrift price & paid around $9? Can you understand my addiction now?! I still have things that have yet to be worn that I found thrifting that I will be wearing soon with this weather. As for sales, OH MAN! That's another blog within itself.

I hope all has been well for everyone. I promise to get another post up shortly. Have a beautiful day.
- Ahlexandria

GIVEAWAY!

Good morning everyone! I'm trying to keep up with updating & my normal day to day. I hope things have been going well for everyone. My outfit for today is throw together: I'm wearing a navy H&M dress with a brown belt across the waist & a grey woven cut-off top. I have my brown boots on incase it rains because I decided not to get my feet wet lol.

So the reason for this blog is about the giveaway that Liz is having. I'm very excited because she's not just giving any random thing away, she's giving the earrings that I made away! :) Last weekend I sent her two earrings that she had asked for, one was to giveaway & an extra. I also threw in some little goodies that I hope she would be able to use. For her to even think of this idea & have my customized item to be apart of her giveaway is absolutely AMAZING!

If you check her blog out you will see all the information on how you can enter. The more points that you get the better it is for you! Please note that these items are handmade, so they are fragile, especially the crosses. It's a nice chance at winning an item instead of paying for it, but do know I'm trying to be absolutely reasonable with pricing all the earrings I've been making.

I am currently taking orders upon request. Soon enough I will have my Etsy account set up where you can just purchase what is already made. For now I feel a request of an earring that you like does help. It takes a week to send out: this includes me the item & shipping it to you. For shipping & handling rates please speak to me. Right now I'm only asking half of the shipping cost, which in reality is nothing but $1-2.

I wanted to wish those who were entering the best of luck! The giveaway closes on the 20th of September & the next day Liz & I will be choosing the winner. :)

Good luck everyone & thank you!

- Ahlexandria

Floral Linen Flats.

Military Chick or Girl Scout?!

Sale shirt from Pay half. Pants from Pay half. Payless laceless oxfords.

Floral Thrift Blouse.



Thrift Blouse. HK Case. H&M Trousers. Minnetoka Mocs.



I know I haven't been posting as much as I should have been. I was trying to keep up with day to day, but I have been completely slacking. It was easier posting to Tumblr because of the app that I had on my phone, thank goodness for the new Blogger app that I mentioned in yesterday's post.

I've been a bit busy, also I've been sick. But I'm trying to make sure that I send everyone's earrings out that has requested as soon as I can. I had to restock on items, so hopefully this week I will finish on the huge list that I have going. I'm trying to be as productive as possible, especially adding in the work that I have to do for school.

Tonight the Pats vs the Dolphins. I'm actually pretty excited to see Brady vs. Reggie Bush. It should be interesting with the cover & new players that they have.

Anyways,

Hope everyone's Monday went well.

- Ahlexandria

Simple + Comfort.

Another day of being completely exhausted! I'm not sure if it's because of the weather change, or I just haven't been getting more than 6 hours of sleep. My body is on the verge of collapsing! I don't think the health issues I have makes it any easier for me.

Anyways,
I wrote down some outfit ideas on Monday to pull out for the week. It worked out pretty well. Yesterdays outfit was mostly H&M, easy to just pull from the closet already put together & put on after my shower. Today, same thing. I have my H&M Trousers on, with a peach shirt, my Forever 21 sweater, my thrift belt & my little laceless oxfords from Payless. No matter where you buy, as long as you like it that's what matters. The majority of the things I wear I've had & just started throwing them together or wearing them.

Happy Wednesday! Friday isn't here soon enough. Monday is Labor Day & I just want to have a nice relaxing weekend.

- Ahlexandria

Shucks!

I purchased the skirt and tribal shirt from H&M for no more than $5 each. My jean button down I got at the thrift for about $3. I wore my Steve Madden sandals that I've had that have a funky "snake" print, but in some way matched the shirt.

I've been completely exhausted. Things have been so hectic & I've been trying to make sure that I get some sample earrings out to fellow bloggers. I don't have high hopes, but I do wish that things turn out good with this hobby. It's something that I feel I can enjoy, it's something creative & other people can share my work with me. To the people who have supported me I can't thank you enough. Seriously, anything that keeps me humble & that allows me to use the ideas in my mind, is always positive.

For some reason I can find the motivation to take this test & restudy what I need to for it. It honestly just stinks that my mind isn't in that zone, but I have to force it to get there. UGH! What to do what to do?!

I hope everyone has been doing well. Update me, let me know how things are going. If I haven't commented on your blogs it's because 1) The one at here at work is odd & won't let me with my Google name unless it's a pop out. 2) It's difficult from my phone. 3) I just needed this extra number. LOL.

<3 - Ahlexandria

One Week Left.

There's only one week left of August & I still haven't gone to an amusement park, or the beach again. Well I did go to the beach in July, but not since then. I really need to make the best of my first weekend of September, even if it means dragging myself out of bed to enjoy it!

I have a jean skirt on today and my plaid quarter sleeve tucked in. You can't notice in the pictures but there is purple, so I wrote my purple sandals that you saw in last weeks post. The nail polish on my toesies aren't the same though lol. I'm very tired, so the first picture doesn't do much justice for me.

I created a Tumblr again! I wrote my nice little letter to Tumblr on there so you should check it out. With what I am trying to do I need to branch out more, even if it means going back to that annoying site. I hope that it's going to benefit what I am trying to do & bring about new viewers. My blog site is my main concern, my once a day post. Tumblr is literally being USED, I really just want it to work out. SO if you do have a Tumblr you should follow me! :)

Hope everyone's "Hump Day" (the most abused phrase on a Wednesday) is going well!
- Ahlexandria

I still need a signature.

Studs x Crosses x Feathers.

This is the second time I give hints about the hobby/project I'm working on. Any ideas? Take a guess! ;) lol. I really love what I put together for today with some nice gold braided sandals. Simple for a Friday with my jeans. Now if only my jeans wouldn't fall down on me I'd really appreciate them.

I do apologize for the grainy quality. My 3GS camera is just not the best & my Canon has been waiting for me to play with it. My next venture to get back into once I find something to take pictures of. Honestly, AmorKeys' blog has inspired me to get back into photography, even if it's the simple things. Anything can either show it's beauty or how ugly it is. Either way it's a matter of sharing that with others & they can see it in their own light. Just because I see something that is ugly they might find beauty in it. Le 'Sigh, let's see if I can push that effort in too.

More news, more things, it's just a matter of time.

Repeat x Switch Up.

You've seen this shirt in a previous OOTD post. I decided to switch it up a bit from how I wore it. I found these harem-type pants at Danice for $6.99. They're very comfortable (I'm all about comfort) & flowy & cute. If you notice, I use flowy a lot! Anything that relates to comfort is essential in my wardrobe. They aren't down to the ankles, so more like a 'high water' kind of cotton pants. To make the purple stand out in the shirt I wore my Bamboo peep toe flats. I've had them for so long, but I know I got them at a great price.

There's something in these pictures that will be shared later on when I gather more information together, something relating to yesterday's post. I will share everything soon, very soon, once I get it all together & everyone can be a part of it. ;) Until then, you will have to play "I Spy" basically to find out what I might be speaking of. Pwah haha!

I hope everyone is having an amazing day. I have several things I want to do tonight & what I need to prepare for tomorrow night (which I hope pulls through well). I'm very excited for the outcome of my new hobby/project & I have a feeling (especially after the reactions I received), a lot of other people will too.

Until next blog post. xo's.
- Ahlexandria

Stank Face & Inexpensive Buys.

   Let's start off that I'm a fool. I have a bad habit of making stank faces. I had to share that with everyone lol. I also wanted to share my outfit for the day. The shirt that was is a thick jersey material shirt. Danice had a ton on sale for $2, so I definitely splurged & got a couple of them. The skirt is from Forever 21. It's nice & flowy and not too short at all. I paid $9.50 for it & decided to get this color instead of purple (which I LOVE purple!) because there were a lot more on the racks.
   I also will be sharing some exciting news very soon! I'm getting my things together for this new hobby that I am going to start doing & hopefully with all my family, friends & readers support it will all turn out well. My family & friends have already thought I'm creative & this is a great idea. I even getting offered a helping hand! :) I have to say, they're all so amazing! So I just want to get my feet wet & then show everyone everything.
   I finished 'Ask Alice', which I want to write about too. I am trying to figure out what will be my next book. School work needs to come into play some time soon. I have a test that I need to take which I completely forgot the material for in order to start the next section. - If you all don't know I'm taking classes in Business/Accounting. I figured since it's a field that I've been in for a while I can build on it for an associates. I've messed up so much when it's come to college & my health played a major role. I'm just trying to get myself back in the swing of things, slowly but surely.
   & of course the PICTURES! I haven't forgotten, but still haven't had internet where I'm staying. It really stinks, I won't say that it doesn't. I have pictures still from Jamaica, 4th of July, my trip to Virginia & the wedding from Sunday. I probably have others in there that I need to post up too, UGH!

I hope everyone's "Hump Day" is going well. :)
- Ahlexandria

Target Girl.

TROUSERS! When I was with my mom this weekend she helped me look for some trousers for work. I found these khaki pair & two others at H&M. I'm not normally a spend more than $20 unless I have to kind of girl, but I really had to. $29.99 at H&M & I couldn't have been happier with the material of the pants and how comfortable they were. They are also regular rise pants, not low rise, so I can either wear my shirt out, or tucked in (like above). Although I look like a Target worker (which I did for a year of my life when I was younger), it was very comfy & a different look for me. :) The shirt is from H&M from a long time ago & the sandals I got on sale at H&M for $7. My braided belt, which I rarely wear belts, is from the thrift shop. Can't go wrong at all.

If anyone knows any where else I could find some nice pants that I can make into casual business wear please let me know.

- Ahlexandria.



Powder Pink.

Powder pink tank. Grey harem dress pants.

I'm in need of some trousers & new harem dress pants. If anyone has any suggestions of where I can find them (in-store or online), for a good price I'd appreciate it. Even some tops for work. You could put some outfits together for me with prices, store & links (if it's online) I'd appreciate it! :)



Sunday's.

I woke up feeling productive. I got some pictures that I took on trips, vacations, random journies & printed them so I can put them in frames for the living room area of my current home. Shopped for groceries and after putting them away got to go swimming and BBQ. :) I haven't been in a pool this entire summer besides Jamaica, so that definitely was relaxing. The only thing I am upset that didn't happen Sunday was a yoga/stress class I was supposed to take that morning with a friend. Hopefully this upcoming weekend, or next week I can do that, it's more than needed.

I know the picture quality hasn't been good lately. I've been trying to take pictures with my phone and whatever I have in that moment. I havent' taken a picture on my baby GeeMac in forever! I figured I might as well start doing more, even if it means my laptop or my phone. Steffy & I even decided that what we cook (because we cook healthy items but tasty dishes) would be a nice contribution to our blog. I have plenty of ideas, especially a homemade ice tea that I want to add. This week I definitely will. :)

Hope the weekend went well for everyone.
- Ahlexandria

Oh Yellow!

Thrift Shop skirts & clothes are the best. :)



My Hello Kitty Case. Oh & a mirror pic for the oufit.