Pumpkin Spice Lizano

I've said before that one of the not so great things about the Army (or the military in General) is that it brings awesome people into your life, and then rips them away just when you start to mesh. In the short time that I knew Jaimie she's had such an amazing impact on my life. SHE INTRODUCED ME TO PUMPKIN SPICE LATTES FOR CRYING OUT LOUD! She's an awesome soldier and a good person, and I wish her the best as she continues on to her next assignment.

Wishing her and her family safe travels. ♥️
xo,

Glen

Dress: ROSS • Heels: DESIGN Thong Sandals: GUCCI • Bag: LOUIS VUITTON 

D i r t y T h i r t y !

Dress: Pretty Little Thing • Pumps: Christian Louboutin

Milestones are sometimes scary. They remind us of those things we said we'd do, but never really quite got around too. Those things that sometimes can make you feel inadequate, especially when compared to the likes of your peers. This, for me, was NOT that. I sat back and exhaled a sigh of relief; on September 28 I turned 30 years old.

Hair: Outre Synthetic Lace Front Wig - Amara

Earlier this month I was almost broken. My car was burglarized yet again and my identity was stolen. I had almost put my entire birthday on the back burner. My priority at the moment was regaining control of the situation and safeguarding whatever else I could in regards to being violated. I was able to replace the stolen items fairly quickly and that definitely helped to ease my mind. Having such an amazing support system also helped tremendously. I was reminded that things are just that: things. I pray we never forget that.

Top & Shorts: TJ Maxx • Sandals: Design

I was able to spend this birthday surrounded by genuine love. There were so many people that played a role in ensuring I felt nothing but appreciation and affection all the way to my core and for that, I am eternally grateful. You all made this special for me. Thank you a thousand times.

Your peace is yours; do with it as you please..

xo,

Glen

Hard Work is Easy Work

This weekend Jerm's team, the Killeen Trojans, played their first regular season game. Hard work truly pays off! The boys have been conditioning since about April and it definitely showed. They showed up and showed out beating their opponents, the Killeen Cowboys, 28-0. Jeremy played safety and he loved being on the field. I'm super proud of him and can not wait to watch him develop into the football player he is meant to be. His coaches and teammates have affectionately named him J-Dawg and this year we wear the number 28 with pride.

I have the best son. You'll never be able to change my mind.

xo,

Glen

The Best Parts..

Sometimes you have to force it. You have to fight the urge to lay in bed for days on end and make yourself get up. At times, that break from reality may be what you need, but there comes a time when you have to be real with yourself and realize that too much of a good thing becomes a bad thing. Revisiting the things that brought you joy previously can at times help you overcome whatever you are going through at the moment. Don't allow that weight to sit on your chest forever. Use these last few months of  2018 to further define the person you are meant to be.

xo,

Glen

Crop Top + Shorts: ROSS | Heels: JESSICA SIMPSON | Crossbody: TARGET

Modern Day Mona Lisa

Over the past few months, Vera of Brown Hippie Chick and I have been burning up Painting with a Twist. The atmosphere is ingratiating and for $35 you're able to leave with a tangible creation. It's always a fun experience when we attend. We love making a "thing" of it and to date, we've always enjoyed our time.

This go-round the theme was "Finesse" inspired by the Bruno Mars/Cardi B hit single. The instructors are always so knowledgeable and patient with you. On this particular night, the studio was filled with novice and experienced painters alike and together we all had a blast. #BlackGirlMagic was all through the air and we can't wait to go back.  

What kind of things do you guys enjoy?!
V and I may be in the market for more funtivities, lol.
Stay gorgeous, you guys.

xo,

Glen

Dress: Ross • Heels: Design

Light Beams..

Dress: Missquided • Heels: Lola Shoetique

Recently my beautiful friend Samaantha (who you may remember from this guest post) implored me to wear more yellow. Afer thinking about it, I realized that MANY of my closest friends had made very similar requests. I decided to explore it and I must say I've been enjoying it! At the moment it mirrors how I feel inside: happy and full of life. 

Crop Top + Distressed Jeans: Marshall's

There is no real way to decribe how alive I currently feel. My pride and joy just turned 7 and is still doing exceptionally well in school. My close friends and family are thriving and I could not be more happy for them. Happiness may truly be contagious and keeping the right people in close proximity absolutely will nourish your soul.

Dress: ASOS • Sandals: Design
What drives you?! What keeps you going?!
I'd love to hear about it in the comments below!
Until next time, stay fab.

xo,

Glen

Horse Shoes & Hand Grenades..

Summer is Close! We are finally starting to see some semblance of Spring here in Central Texas! This week, there's been a slight chill in the morning but it always seems to disappear by mid-day. Jerm and I decided to take advantage of the warmth and GET OUT OF THE HOUSE! If you know Jerm, you know he eats, sleeps and breathes football so that thing is always glued to his hands.

Even if you have to force it, sometimes it just takes you getting up, dressing up and getting out there to ensure that you enjoy life.  Live your best lives, loves.

xoxo,

Glen

Shirt: True Religion Shorts • Sunglasses: The Children's Place Sneakers: Nike Foamposites

Crowned.

Now that the initial move is complete I'm going to attempt to bring some normalcy back into my life. It was a seemingly smooth transition and we're excited to start this new chapter. Once we're all unpacked I hope to be able to give you guys a tour of our new home as well! This week I recorded a new makeup video, but due to some technical difficulties, I'll have to try again at a later time. Thank you all for being so patient with me as I take this one day at a time.

xo,

Glen

Bonnet: Isoken Enofe -- Onome XL
Foundation: Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r -- 480
Lipstick: L'Oreal x BALMAIN -- Liberation

Walk in Love

Surround yourself with people who genuinely want the best for you and watch yourself bloom into something more beautiful. Find your light and love, then walk in it.

xo,

Glen

Top: EXPRESS | Skirt: ROSS | Pumps: CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN

Cherry Blossoms in the Winter

I ended 2017 saying I wanted to do more. I needed my outlet back, and after a bunch of unfortunate events, I decided that there was no better time than now to start. As you can see from my last 2 blog posts I've been making YouTube videos! I definitely want to put it out there: I AM NOT A MAKEUP ARTIST! Honestly, I don't even want to be one. I just like makeup and I enjoy doing it, so I decided to start filming it. Three weeks ago I had no idea how to edit a video, and now I've kind of gotten the hang of it. To say I'm proud of myself would be such an understatement. I'm just trying to enjoy this clear space in my head. I've included this weeks video below, as well as the video details after the cut.

Thanks for sticking it out with me this long.
xo,

Glen

GRWM • New Year, New Beat!!

*Wig Details: Vixen It Tress VH-3 (Color: OT350)

List of products used (in order):
*becca ever matte poreless primer
*brows: mac eyebrow pencil (stud) + la girl pro concealer (dark cocoa)
*palette: the magic by juvia’s place
*nyx eyeshadow base (white) — to cut crease
*mayebelline masterprecise eyeliner (black)
*la girl pro concealer - orange corrector
*covergirl queen collection natural hue (q755 - true ebony)
*la girl pro concealer (dark cocoa)
*coty airspun loose face powder
*fenty beauty matchstix (espresso)
*becca multi-tasking perfecting powder (deep bronze)
*mac powder blush (film noir)
*urbandecay de-slick setting spray
*eylure x vegas nay fiercely fabulous lashes
*voluminous false fiber lash mascara
*fenty beauty duo highlighter (ginger binge/moscow mule)
*coloured raine liquid lipstick (tootsie)

*outfit info: everything is from PINK! :)

Songs [all by Adam O]: SoundCloud • FaceBook • Instagram

* camera used: iPhone 8+
* editor used: iMovie

More Life..

This year I was able to celebrate G. Day with one of my most favorite people, Jess. Last year, I was about to spend my birthday alone in Texarkana when Jess hopped on a plane and spent the weekend with me. Texarkana's lack of a nightlife threw her into overdrive. Last year's experience made her plan this year's birthdaycation: a weekend cruise to the Bahamas! I cant begin to tell you guys how amazing this woman is and how lucky I am to have her as a friend. 


We flew into Orlando's International Airport on Wednesday and spent that night drinking and vibing. I was able to bring in my birthday with my Ace. It was truly one of my best birthdays to date.. On Thursday, my birthday, we boarded the Carnival Liberty and commenced to having the most amazing best friend cruise known to man. Friday morning we woke up in the Bahamas and the things we experienced there was nothing short of epic. We got a personal tour to a private beach and ventured all over Nassau. We saw the real Bahamas, not just the touristy stuff and that in itself was dope. Saturday, we spent the day at sea and Sunday brought us back to reality as docked back in Orlando.


I had the time of my life, and I am excited to see what the future holds for us.
Milk & Cookies, 4eva.

xo,

Glen

Le Canadian Tux

This weekend we were able to step away from our normal routine. Jeremy's football team was on a bye week and I didn't have to work! Sometime during the week I noticed my beautiful friend Ashlie of Embellished Nails by Ash was nearby for work so we had to link up! I was able to use that morning to record a Facebook Live #GetReadyWithMe video. We had an awesome Saturday, even though the temperature here in the Ark-La-Tex tried to play us, lol. We went to the Louisiana State Fair and caught Boo 2! A Madea Halloween at the Boardwalk Theater.

I hope you guys had as awesome a weekend as we did.

xo,

Glen

Top: Ross | Jeans: Refuge | Booties: Lolashoetique

Sunnies: Rayban | Watch: Cardow | Bracelet: Crucian Gold

Recommitment

I've sat in front of my MacBook on and off for months wondering how to move forward. All I could think was "Photobucket took 9 years from me." I've contemplated starting anew, and I still may but for now, I'll press on. These past few months have been a rollercoaster for me. A connection I never thought would end, did and bonds I never thought would form materialized. I'm happy for all of it, however, because they continue to shape me into the woman I am supposed to be.

I felt myself heading back to a dark place, so I needed to balance my scale. I had to resume blogging. If for nothing else, at least for my mental health. I've been told over and over that I can not pour from an empty cup, so this is me, walking up to the counter and ordering a refill. 

All I ask of myself is to be better than the woman I was yesterday.

Stay beautiful you guys, inside and out.

xoxo,

Glen

Top • Skirt • Sandals: Ross | Bralette: Victoria's Secret Purse: Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis Alma MM

Reflection

Sometimes, its good to just take a step back and BREATHE.
Happy Sunday!
xo,

Glen

Top: ROSS • Shorts: TJ MAXX • Sandals: ALDO Hair: 26" Peruvian Loose Wave via Book w/ BrZ
Hair Installed By: Tameka King

Holiday Glitz and Glam

I was invited to my very first Corporate Holiday Party for my job, and I had absolutely no idea what I wanted to wear. All I knew is that I didn’t want to spend an excessive amount of money.

I remembered I purchased an ASOS jumpsuit that I’ve only worn once. I saw reality star Draya Michele wearing it and thought it was such a cute piece and for $69, it was well worth the price. I bought the jumpsuit in red because 90% of my wardrobe is black (and my sister threatened to kill me if I ordered another black jumpsuit). I tried on the jumpsuit, but something was missing. My mom suggested using a brooch to give it a little bling and make it further festive. However, as I stated above, I did not want to break the bank. I decided to try out JC Penny since there is one not too far from my house and they had SO MANY choices to choose from, AND they were also on sale! I bought my brooch for only $7. And it completed my look for the party!

Check out my previous holiday look with easy go-to holiday hair:


Stay fab!

posted by Samaantha R.

Good tidings we bring....

Saint James Day School Kindergarten Christmas Program, 2016.

Jeremy's 3-piece suit and bowtie: Dillard's | Shoes: Payless 

My Dress: Calvin Klein | Pumps: Christian Louboutin

Milk and Cookies

By now, I think most of my friends know of my tradition to wear all white on my birthday. A few years ago, it was my take on the "little black dress". Originally, the idea was met with much opposition, as my birthday falls after Labor Day, but rules are meant to be broken. Since then, it's become expected. In the weeks leading up to my birthday I was in sort of a slump and did not have any intentions to even celebrate this year. With my fiancé away at training, I just wasn't in the celebrating mood, until I spoke with my best friend Jessica about it. We hung up, and 10 minutes later she called me back and told me she had booked a flight to spend my birthday weekend with me! It completely turned my mood around! She will forever be the cookies to my milk.

Here's to 28...

xo,

Glenesse

Jessica's Dress: Hot Miami Styles | Pumps: Christian Louboutin My Birthday Dress: KamiShade | Heels: Lola Shoetique

A Little Pumpkin Spice

This past week has been a great one for me. Last Wednesday I celebrated my 28th (shhhhh! lol) birthday and in lieu of that was able to spend some time with one of my most favorite people in the world! That, however, will be contained in a different blog post. On Monday, Jeremy and I ran errands, had lunch and even caught a movie. Honestly, I felt refreshed and fabulous and I wanted that to reflect on the outside and fuse it with the season we are supposed (tell that this crazy Texas weather) to be in. I hope you guys are having as awesome of a week as I am!

xo,

Glenesse ♥

Blouse: DKNYC | Jeans: Michael Kors Belt: H&M | Bangle: Michael Kors | Watch: Cardow

Cold Hard Love

This weekend my love and I celebrated his birthday. Last year we were unable to spend his birthday together due to his deployment. This year we took full advantage of physically being together. It started with dinner at Osaka (a local Japanese Hibachi restaurant) and ended with floor seats to WWE Live. Somewhere in between we painted.


Our weekend was spent filled with love and laughter. We were able to take some time to just snuggle up and embrace each other and even take a few unscheduled naps. After all, isn't that what happiness is all about?!


Life is so much better with someone you love.
Happy Birthday again, love.

xo,

Glenesse

Top: Ross Tomgirl Jeans: American Eagle Pumps: Christian Louboutin