Monday, July 16, 2012

I'm Gonna Be Me in My Chucks!

What It Do?!?

OK...roll with me because this will definitely be a random...well sorta.  One of the lessons I had to learn early in life was that my life is exponentially better when I work at doing what pleases me (and God) and not others.  When I do this a large percent of the time I am really really happy.  Hence the inception of this blog.  I truly enjoy doing it and for the most part it is simple.


See the thing is I don't walk around tying to be what I'm not. I don't waste my time trying to get what you got. I work at pleasing me 'cuz I can't please you and that's why I do what I do. My soul flies free like a willow tree do wee do wee do weeeeeee...
Incense is burning so I'm feelin right...aight
LOL!


Erykah Badu's Appletree came to mind when I battled back and forth to post this look because I thought it was nothing special. I wore it over the weekend spending a real casual time with some friends. Then I had to smack myself and apologize for my quick slip of judgement. I know my blog and the outfits I wear will not appeal to everyone and I am truly cool with that.


Now having said this,  I want to encourage anyone reading this to just be you and not worry about pleasing everybody with every decision you make.  Whether it be during blogging or anything else. 
Just continue to do you!  If your intentions are pure, it will work out.

If you are not careful you can easily slip in that hole. 
I will continue to remind myself as much as needed.
Vest & Levi shorts: Thrifted  Sneakers: Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars 
2 Neon Belts: Forman Mills  2 cut bandanas for pocket squares   random accessories


So...let me be clear.  I appreciate EVERY reader, EVERY comment and EVERY time each of you click my link.  And this is because I truly you believe you don't have to pick from my apple tree and be down. *wink*


Thanks for stopping by.
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31 comments:

  1. Kristel KnowsJuly 16, 2012 at 11:52 PM

    this looks like such a comfy outfit, and you look so chic!

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  2. Megan, TfDiaries.comJuly 17, 2012 at 12:59 AM

    tres chic, now following - loving your style
    Xo Megan

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  3. UnknownJuly 17, 2012 at 1:05 AM

    Cute look! I think I'm the only one who doesn't own a pair of chucks! I need to get on that asap

    Shasie of Live Life in Style
    Enter my Beauty Giveaway

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  4. AnonymousJuly 17, 2012 at 1:29 AM

    I know my chucks bring out my playful side. I like the double belts and the pocket hanky. It's more special than you're giving it credit for.

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  5. DawnyaJuly 17, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    Keep doing you...as you do it so well. I love all your looks. This by far may be my fav. You just looke so smooth and cool. LOL

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  6. High Heels & Good Meals!July 17, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    Love it! I think chucks gives everyone a different type of swag!

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  7. Style4CurvesJuly 17, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    My fiance loves his Chucks!! I still have yet to find the perfect sneaker!! Love this!

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  8. DaishaJuly 17, 2012 at 10:15 AM

    Love it! Your pocket squares are very creative...I must copy it! (lol) I also like the neon belts.

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  9. Patti @ NotDeadYet StyleJuly 17, 2012 at 10:15 AM

    A agree - the Chucks give you a great style, and you are always going to be your own true self. I really enjoy your blog, and your sense of personal style. Thanks for linking up to Visible Monday!

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  10. AnonymousJuly 17, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    Tavia--I love the outfit!! This was a great post!! We gotta keep it real.
    now I need chucks!!

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  11. JeanneJuly 17, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    I really do enjoy seeing you in all your outfits. I'd happily copy most of them if budget allowed and yet I don't let it phase me if there is 1 or 2 that I wouldn't wear you still carry them off in your own unique style with panache.

    Keep doing what YOU do!

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  12. LA Lynn'sJuly 17, 2012 at 2:50 PM

    Yes ma’am… you betta say that Tavia! So often as bloggers and as human beings we get caught up in becoming people pleasers and are NEVER happy with ourselves!!!! All I can do is be the best me I can be!

    BTW, you ROCK the HECK outta them chucks shawty! (In my ATL southern voice)

    Xoxo
    Lynn

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  13. CorieJuly 17, 2012 at 2:52 PM

    Love the message...I'm also gonna be me & don't care of what others think.
    And I love your cute & casual look. If I could have gotten away with it, I would have worn my chucks to work...lol

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  14. Nekiah TorresJuly 17, 2012 at 8:50 PM

    Love it! I wore my "Chucks" today! I need me a neon belt. Thank you for the encouraging comment on my recent post! Kiah

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  15. tJuly 17, 2012 at 10:32 PM

    Love Converse!

    http://initialed.blogspot.com

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  16. ChandraJuly 18, 2012 at 7:33 AM

    I can't live without my Chucky T's....love how your rocked yours!

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  17. DivamazonJuly 18, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    Love the comfy outfit! Rock it Girl!!

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  18. LVJuly 18, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    cute and comfy. I love it! converse always look so cute!

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  19. SistergirlJuly 18, 2012 at 5:19 PM

    I like chucks because they are cheap, cute, and comfy, lol.

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  20. One Womans Style EvolutionJuly 18, 2012 at 10:09 PM

    WARNING! Don't become hooked on them. I've discovered that they go with ALMOST everything. My parking lot is not near my building so I don my chucks or flip flops for the "journey". I never remove the chucks and I don't give a darn what people think about them. I am probably the only Jamaican in the entire world who owns a pair and you know what I am ok with that. (-:

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  21. Alela SirahJuly 18, 2012 at 11:34 PM

    Great idea with two belts!!
    http://fashionablyspeakn.blogspot.com/2012/07/high-low-and-good-day.html

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  22. still being [molly]July 19, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    tavia this is AWESOME. you ARE supa fly :) but for real you are rocking, girl. and i love how you keep it real. i, too, am a God-fearing woman who just wants to please her Savior and take care of others - if we spend too much time trying to do what other people do, we're just gonna end up disappointed. you rock, tavia!

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  23. Justme_KellieJuly 19, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    Cute casual look!

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  24. Whitney 'Nic' JamesJuly 19, 2012 at 3:12 PM

    great look! i love some chucks...so classic and comfy. also, great message throughout the post :-)

    ~nic
    www.nics-picks.com

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  25. DreJuly 19, 2012 at 4:22 PM

    I love this post, Tavia! Your look is so on point with what you are saying. Sometimes in blogging I go back and forth with what I should post and if anyone would even like it if I posted it. But your words were like confirmation for me. I need to care less about pleasing others and more about being true to myself. Taking part in the BFSC really helped me to break out of my shell and do just that. I love your blog and always feel inspired in some way when I come by here.

    Thanks for keeping it real with us =) And you are totally rocking this look, BTW!

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  26. Estelle La ModeJuly 21, 2012 at 10:30 PM

    Love chucks! They are so comfy.

    Xx
    www.estellelamode.com

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  27. TonyaJuly 22, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    and let the church say amen.

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  28. Style Agent 909July 23, 2012 at 6:40 AM

    I love your style Tavia whether you're decked out in your pumps or chucks!

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  29. UnknownJuly 24, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    Amen to what you said!!!

    I really like this outfit, very cute and casual!!

    Now I need to make another outfit post, I just don't feel I have time in the evenings to take pictures. But I will try even if it's 2 or 3 quick pictures I still want to share some of my outfits!!



    Carsedra of:

    http://www.embracingtherealme.com/

    http://sweets4yourtooth.blogspot.com/

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  30. UnknownAugust 13, 2012 at 6:57 PM

    LOVE>>>THIS!!!! I get caught up into caring too much about what people think sometimes then I have to smack myself and ask if I really give a (-----)!!! Love the chucks-I rock mine faithfully!!! And especially love the Erykah Baduh reference!!

    http://thriftyandshameless.blogspot.com

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