Monday Motivation: Love List

This little mama has a long 'like' list in her daily affirmation. It goes on and on and on. Yours should be too. Notice how happy she is when she's going through her list in the mirror? When we think of the people, things, and places we love, we tend to crack a smile because they make us feel good. Get a good feeling on and go through your 'Love List', 'Gratitude List' or whatever-you-call-it list. Do it right now! Maybe you won't physically smile immediately, but you will in your heart.

Happy Monday!

Monday Motivation: Motivation From Strangers

For those of us that ride public transportation, we're used to hopping on and sticking to ourselves, immersed in our own worlds by playing Candy Crush on our phones, blaring Justin Timberlake's new album via earbuds, reading Elle magazine, and the like. Rarely do we ever engage in conversation with the strangers we sit or stand next to.

Ever been inspired or touched by the actions of a stranger? If you did, did you get that feel-good, tingly, happy sensation that lit up your face? Well, I sure did when I read a post on The Bold Italic last week. Check out the video below of a BART (Bay Area Regional Transit) rider who greets the train every morning-- it's really touching! For the full read, check out the post here.

Happy Monday!

Monday Motivation: Friends Promote Friends

Whenever a friend of mine has accomplished something small or great, I feel like that one super loud person in the crowd with a handmade sign, wildly jumping up and down, screaming, "That's my girl! Way to goooo!" I get so excited and happy to see them on their way to success and surpassing milestones. 

One of them is my friend of eight years, Jessica Linehan, founder and artist of Bobbi J jewelry. If you've been reading through my many blog posts, you've probably seen her name, face, and jewels about a dozen times. Less than 24 hrs ago, she just dropped an uh-maaazzzinnnggg video directed and created by our friend, Alisia Perez, who also directed my 'About Me' video as well. I can't stress enough, how proud I am to be their friend and to be able to surround myself with such awesome, original creativity that is nothing less than DOPE.

To view the vid, click here. Enjoy!

Monday Motivation: Remember to Laugh

As an avid prankster, April Fools Day is one of my favorite days of the year. Most people don't think much of it and barely remember the day exists-- and this, my friends, is how the best reactions come to life.

What I like most about this random day, is that it reminds us to laugh. I'm all about creating fun and happy memories and love reminiscing about 'that one time' when I got tricked into sitting on a whoopee cushion or when my classmates pranked our teacher in drinking salty water. Memories last forever and laughing just simply makes me feel high on happiness and in a better state.

Monday Motivation: Laugh More

It's Monday people-- the beginning of a new week and full of opportunities and adventures! None of that blue, depressing humdrum sayings like, "Boo it's Monday. I hate Mondays. Bring the weekend back. Is it Friday yet?"

Style Profile Video: Dante Wright of The Bellwether Project

The first male Friday Feature on Pumps and Lipstick, my boyfriend's trouble-making (<-- not really) best friend and Chief Styling Officer of The Bellwether Project, Dante Wright, is making moves and putting San Francisco on the map.

Check out an amazing video directed by Whitney Dinneweth featuring Mr. Wright and get his perspective on fashion, style and his inspirations:

Keep your eyes peeled for the Bellwether duo with a special project coming out soon...

Mini Bio: Xiomara

                           

A couple months ago, I was looking at my blog for areas to update. I concluded that my 'About' page was a little...blah. Sure, a picture can say 1,000 words and a short blurb about myself provided another dimension, but it wasn't enough. I wanted to do something different and creative that would really represent myself. 

During that time, I came across an amazing music video that my friend, Jessica Linehan, owner of Bobbi J, was featured in. Coincidentally, our friend, Alisia Perez, actually directed, cut and edited the video herself. After the video had ended, I knew that I wanted to create a 'mini bio' for my 'About' page and I wanted Alisia to direct it. 

So here it is! Click 'Play' and enjoy.