Passion For Fashion Today's Trends Timeless & Effortless Sexy PJ's There's nothing like sexy PJs. Comfy, cozy, and feels good on your skin. It's not about what your partner wants, it's about you. Make yourself feel sexy all the time, day and night, regardless if you're in a relationship or not. Sequin Sequin is flashy yet fun, versatile, and flirty! Dresses, pants, blouses, and tanks, dress it up or dress it down! Animal Print The sexy, Leopard and snake print isn't going away anytime soon. It's classy and sassy! Shop these looks on Amazon!! The Sexy Black Dress Ooh La, La, that sexy go-to black dress! When in doubt throw a two-piece on. A bandeau and a high waist skirt to show off your womanly curves in a good way, accentuating the waist and highlighting those abs that you've been working on all summer long. This look gives you a pass to be fantabulous while flexing and strutting! Let's not forget our asymmetrical and form-fitting black dresses. These date night and party dresses are effortless and easy to wear. You can pair any of these looks with stilettos or sexy booties. Come dressed in any of these show-stoppers and you'll be sure to shut it down! Athleisure Wear Athleisure wear is always fun and versatile. You can go shopping in it, work out in it, go dancing, or wear it to hang out! It's also, super comfy, casual, and affordable depending on where it's purchased. You can find great deals on Amazon, Walmart, T.J. Maxx, and Marshalls. I always hit up the brand website first. However, around the holidays you can find some pretty amazing deals. I wear Athleisure wear Monday Through Friday and even on weekends depending on my vibe. I love to pair them with high heels in the summer and boots in the winter. This look pulls everything in, it's cool, sexy, and sporty. The Flares Let the battle begin! Flare vs Skinny??? Will you be packing up your skinny jeans to make room for the oh-so-lovely flare jeans?? These 2019 to current trends have been around for some time now. I've always had flares in my wardrobe for many years even as a child. I started wearing them again in 1998 and about 5 years ago up until now. I love this style because it's sexy and it gives your curves an hourglass figure. With holes or without, I'm rocking this timeless style until the end of time! Oh Holy Jeans Jeans are so popular and for decades, they've always been a thing. They're comfy, and now very stretchy, and affordable. My fav looks, are distressed, holy, skinny, flared, and high-waisted. Jeans are a great way to show off your personal style. What I love the most is that you can wear jeans with holes and no one will make fun of you. I love the way that each hole is strategically placed, so unique and sexy. They're great to wear all year round. In the winter, wear colored stockings are fishnets under them. You can see the pop of color peeping through the holes, I love it. Jeans are so freaking cool, I think every woman no matter the age should own a pair. Take a look inside and be inspired by some of my favorite picks. White Boots White is the new black when it comes to fashion. There are no more rules to live by here. You can wear white all year round, From bright white to off-white. You can wear a white T-shirt, sweater, denim jeans and last but not least some sexy and comfy white boots. Your white boots can also be paired with muted, dark, and multi-colored pieces in your wardrobe. If you're going to wear it, make sure you pare it well. for example, white boots, blue denim jeans, a white shirt or blue denim shirt, and blue denim jeans with a white purse and white boots. Make sure your pieces are cohesive and you'll be sure to have the look you're going for. Wearing white all year round is a home run in my book! FASHION CHECKLIST Dress to compliment your figure Wear your clothes with confidence Dress to impress yourself and not others Love the skin you are in and wear it well Always have a black or red versatile dress in your closet Always have a great pair of jeans Always have a pair of sexy stilettos or open-toe booties Be sure to have a solid-colored blazer or Kimono handy Lastly, invest in a sexy/basic white or black tee-shirt and dress it up with some bling and your favorite jeans, heels, and kimono Did you know you can make a fashion statement with your hair and your face? Of course, you can. Every day we dress, our bodies with clothes, our faces with makeup, and our hair with wigs, extensions, and hair color. Take a look inside and be inspired by my favorite, haircare , skincare , and makeup products . Get hairstyle ideas and more. SHOP BEAUTY PRODUCTS

Domestic Abuse, Poems, and Help NO MATTER WHAT, YOU ARE A QUEEN! Children are off-limits, cute, tiny, and innocent. You promised me ice cream, but instead, you made me scream. Basements were dark and scary, you knew I was gonna cry. I asked, will the boogie man get me? You said no, take my hand and don't ask why! It was too late before I realized, it was all a big lie!!! There you stand before me, exposed right before my eyes!! You then took me, you hurt me! I was just a child, I could never hurt you; not even if I tried. I prayed to God, please make him stop, because each time you touched me, I wanted to kill myself, I just wanted to die! God answered my prayers. However, the damage was already done. Here I am a child, left violated, broken, and numb. As the years went by, I only had time to borrow, and there were many nights I cried because I wasn't looking forward to tomorrow. I wanted to end all the pain and feelings of despair. These thoughts inside my head were too much to bear. I can't keep reliving these memories, it's disrupting my life; it's so not fair. I prayed again, please help me, God! He said come to me, my child, lay your burdens at my feet. Believe and receive that I will set you free, I'll catch you when you fall, and I'll save you from it all. I believed and received, and because of the grace of God, I'm stronger and much wiser. So here I stand, a Queen and a Survivor! Written By: Theresa Woods NO MATTER WHAT, YOU ARE A QUEEN! Parents, pay attention to your children. Have those uncomfortable conversations just to make sure they're good. Teach them early to run and tell that, and no matter what, always take action! Because children are always in the presence of adults when you're not around. Check them, coach them, let them know you'll protect them, and most importantly, tell them you love them, and it's not their fault, and then call your local authority to take action. WHO AM I I breathe the same air you do. I have two arms and two hands to hold you. I have two legs to stand up tall and feet to press against the pavement, the grass, and the sands in which my Lord walked on when he carried me when I got tired of running from you. I'm soft, like a delicate flower, with so many curves, but you use and abuse them, so no one else will want them. My hair can be worn short if I choose, but you hate it so you refuse to see me. You give me that look of disgust and call me Manish but I'm not! It's not even a word boo, boo, check your vocabulary. Who am I? My voice is softer than yours and on a low key, it can be raised on the highest key when I'm not heard. Although I have ears to hear you, they're damaged by harsh words loudly spoken through your voice, and by painful blows from your strong hands and feet. I constantly bob and weave dancing to your volatile beat. Who am I? You say I use my body and my mind as tools. If this is the case, why you don't know how to use them? Tools are supposed to work if you know how to use them right. Damn you got me feeling hella tight! So please tell me, who am I? Strong, emotional, sensitive, delicate, timid, kind, caring, loving, loyal, and insecure at times. Yes, I am, and I'm not afraid to say it. My creator made me this way, so yell at him, not me. I am a woman! I gave birth to a nation in rage, so don't blame me, you helped me create it. My past was filled with liars, letdowns, and leeches. Lord knows this wouldn't have happened if you found love within yourself and loved me as much as my creator but no, you hate her because you didn't make her. So I ask you again, who am I? Look, God gave you two arms and two hands to hold me, but you don't! God gave you two legs and two feet to stand beside me and stand up for me, but you won't! He gave you two ears to hear and understand me, but you refused to use them. God gave you two eyes to gaze upon mine so that you can realize that I am wonderfully, and fearfully made just like you, but you only see me as a competition and not an equal. Am I that powerful? He gave you lips to kiss mine and vocal cords to say I love you. I'm sorry, I understand, I believe in you, but instead, you want to destroy and break me down. How dare you! You came from my womb! This is how you repay me by trying to put me in a tomb? Who am I? I am your Mother, your Grandmother, your Sister, your Aunt, your Niece, your Girlfriend, your Wife, your Lover, your Partner, and your Ex! If I want, I can be your worst damn nightmare. Time after time, you've disrespected me and treated me like your enemy. Remember this, if nothing else, just as I brought you into this world; I can take you out, so never forget who I am! Never underestimate me. I am a woman, I am a child of God, I am a Queen, and I am wonderfully and fearfully made just like you! Written By: Theresa Woods QUEEN THERESA I Am A Queen I Am A Survivor NO MATTER WHAT, YOU ARE A QUEEN! Sexual, physical, verbal, and mental abuse is unacceptable, and it's not your fault. Even though you were victimized, you're not a victim. You are a winner and a survivor. It's okay to cry, scream and shout! Whatever you do, get it all out. Then shake it off, stand tall, say enough is enough, and then take action for your life. Please see below how to seek help . To read my story, please click here. NO MATTER WHAT, YOU ARE A QUEEN! 1 Corinthians 13:4–8a (ESV) Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. 1 Peter 3:7: In the same way, your husbands must give honor to your wives. Treat your wife with understanding as you live together. She may be weaker than you are, but she is your equal partner in God's gift of new life. Treat her as you should so your prayers will not be hindered. Each time a woman stands up for herself without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women.” — Maya Angelou No woman has to be a victim of physical abuse. Women have to feel like they are not alone.” – Salma Hayek A Queens Anthem No longer will I accept bad or suspicious behavior, no longer will I be disrespected and violated, and no longer will I settle and play captain save a man down. I will no longer put others first before myself, I will no longer be an enabler. No longer will I accept disloyalty and no longer will I accept anyone who doesn't honor me as much as I honor them. I will no longer stop loving myself and love the person that I am with more than me. I will no longer say yes to everything and will start to say no when I am spent and uncomfortable. Last but certainly not least, I will no longer tolerate any form of abuse or anything that doesn't serve a good purpose in my life. ENOUGH! By: Theresa Woods Violence against women and children has to STOP! When you harass or vilify, you are not only disrespecting us but also yourself. Sexual, physical, verbal, and mental abuse are all acts committed by a person who in fact, has no self-love and no self-respect. Our innocent, precious children are our future and are off-limits, and women are a gift from God to love our partners and to bear our children! When we say NO! NO, means NO, and when we say STOP, you better STOP! Would you want someone to violate you? Think about it! Well, maybe someone did, and I'm sorry, but it doesn't give you the right to violate others. Get help and find it within yourself to love yourself and others. We are all God's children! Love Yourself Love yourself enough to take the actions required for your own protection and for your own happiness. Enough to cut yourself loose from the drama-filled past and people. Enough to set a high standard for relationships with your partner, family, and friends. Enough to feed your mind and body in a healthy manner. Enough to forgive yourself. Enough to be strong and enough to move on. Remember, you are enough! Written By: Theresa Woods Just breathe Inhale exhale! Isaiah 40:30-31 Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall, but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. TAKE ACTION NOW!! If you or someone you know is suffering from child abuse or domestic violence, please call your local authority or report it at Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline a 24-hour hotline with resources to aid in every child abuse situation. All calls are confidential. Call or text,1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) for help, https://www.childhelp.org/hotline/ Report domestic violence at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) in more than 200 languages. All calls are free and confidential or send a chat from their website at https://www.thehotline.org/help/ Take action now!!! As part of the healing process, if you are abusing substances to dull the pain of abuse or need resources on how to stop the abuse, please click on the link below or visit any self-help website that you are comfortable with. As long as you get help, that's all that matters. https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/resources/domestic-violence/ BACK TO HOME

Queen Spirit “Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, 1 Peter 1:8 (Lean on, trust and believe in him, smile and let your QUEEN light shine! Queen Spirit, To Be or Not To Be Spiritual It is your choice. However, coming full circle with oneself should include a spiritual side. I call it Queen Spirit. Having a spiritual side can help you find ways to deal with life’s roadblocks, and it can help you become more mindful, sympathetic, and empathetic. It may also help quiet your mind and soul from negativity. With spirituality comes prayer and meditation. Along with reading your daily bread , prayer can bring relaxation and faith, along with healing and feelings of hope, gratitude, and compassion. All of these can have positive effects on your inner peace and health. Meditation is also relaxing. It helps clear the mind and improves focus and concentration. In addition, a spiritual side also helps foster spiritual fellowship, and it improves your well-being. For example, joining a support or meditation group and attending or joining a church. Furthermore, finding social support, in general, may provide a sense of belonging, security, and community. On my final note, having a Queen Spirit may help you live a fulfilled and balanced life. Hugs and Love! By: Theresa Woods Kathleen Carman A Women of God & Summoned to Serve Founder John 17:8 for the words which You gave Me I have given to them, and they received them and truly understood that I came forth from You, and they believed that You sent Me. Allow me to introduce you to, prayer warrior Kathleen Carman and a member of Abundance Life Family Worship Church https://www.alfwc.org/welcome She is a counselor and minister of over 20+ years and a mother of 4. Her leadership skills are well, admired among her peers. Also, Kathleen holds yearly and successful women's conferences in Somerset, N.J. She's fearless and dedicated to God and her family. For years, her spiritual guidance has led many women and men to a better life. After reading her suggested scriptures and original material, I hope the takeaway here will be moving and uplifting for you. Prayer Changes Everything James 5:13-18: Healing prayer and the effectiveness of the prayers of the righteous Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven. Therefore, confess your sins and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. Elijah was a man like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops. I SEE YOU I see you when you cry, I wipe away your tears. I see you when you are lonely I'm with you, you are never alone. I see the widower, I am your husband, your man, the love of your life. I see the married one who feels alone, for I am there to aid you and embrace you. I see you my child when you pray, I have answered you. I see the weak, I have made you strong. I see you, the broken-hearted one, I'll put you back together again. I see you when you feel like you're not loved, know that I love you with an everlasting love. My beloved child, I am there like a mother who Embraces her child, and my arms surround you with my loving kindness and tender Mercy. I love you my child, and I see that you are single. Do you know that the Holy Spirit will lead you, guide you and be with you? I see you! I see you! I see you! Written by: Minister Kathleen Carman Sister, do you feel you are at the end of your rope, and you feel like there is no hope but yet you are still holding on? Scripture "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your path" Proverbs 3:5-6 (NKJV) Additional Scriptures For Your Meditation Deuteronomy 28:11-13 Malachi 3:10-12 Philippians 4:19 Sister, have you ever thought that your Sister Girl would be in your corner and stay by your side through your ups and downs but abandoned you instead? I'll tell you, who will not leave your side. Scripture "One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother (or sister)" Proverbs 18:24b (NIV) Additional Scriptures For Your Meditation Matthew 28:20 John 15:13 John 15:14 LET THEM KNOW I love them with Everlasting Love. Let them know I have drawn them with My love and kindness and tender Mercy. Let them know I am their friend when they feel friendless. Let them know I am their mother to the motherless. Let them know I am their father to the fatherless. Let them know that I am the healer of their broken hearts and their bodies. Let them know that I'm their counselor when they need a word of Hope. I am their joy and peace. I am the love of their life. I am their direction when they need direction. I am there when they need company when they are lonely. I am their hand when they need a hand to hold. I am their stability when they need to stand firm. I am their supplier when they are in need. I am their all and all, for I am God who knows all, sees all, and can do all that you ask, trust and have faith in me for I am. Given by God through the Holy Spirit. Read and receive healing for your soul and know that God is with you! Hallelujah! Written by: Minister Kathleen Carman Love Yourself — Psalm 139:14 "I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well." Click Here For Our Daily Bread BACK TO HOME

When you're feeling down, and need some inspiration or just a little motivation, scroll through my motivational playlist and pick a song to help boost your spirits. Music has healing power, it can soothe your mind, body, and soul. It can help you to discover who you are, it can help you to understand life and people. It gives you a voice and the courage to live and speak your truth. LeAndria Johnson - Deliver Me (Live) Jojo - I Am. Aqyila - Vibe For Me Beyonce - Break My Soul Tems - Free My Mind Ayah The Light - Good Vibes Jill Scott - Hate On Me Demi Lovato - Sorry Not Sorry Jojo - The Change Chloe - Feeling Good Chika - Crown Lauren Daigle - You Say

So I will just get straight to the point! I tried to kill myself but thank God I was saved and I'm here today to fulfill my dreams and to be here for the loved ones in my life. I realize that I am a child of God, I am a Queen, I have a purpose, I do matter, and I am beautiful, gifted, and talented! Thank God and Thank God for my family, my friends, prayer warriors, medication, and therapy. I asked you today, what does mental illness look like? It looks like you, me, and anyone in the world. I have attempted suicide a couple of times in my life and as early as my childhood, I suffered from mental illness. I never knew why or what was happening to me. I've had some very happy moments in my life and I've had some very traumatic moments too. Even when I'm happy, mental illness strikes, and for no apparent reason. In the past, I couldn't understand it, it was unexplainable, an ongoing battle from therapy to hospitalization. After several years of going through this, finally I went to see a specialist and was clinically diagnosed. Now I understand in my life what I need to do to make sure that I am well and safe. If you suffer from mental illness please get help it's no joke. If you know someone who suffers from mental illness, I'm asking you today to be sensitive to what you say to people who are mentally ill, it could trigger them. Be kind, be patient, be thoughtful, and don't judge them. Instead, love them, support them, and get them help. We are not exempt from mental illness. While some experience mental illness only once in their life (depending on the illness, environment, life stressors, and genetics), others battle mental illness for the rest of their lives. Some of us think that we don't have a problem and truly believe that everyone else is the problem. Unfortunately, these myths and illusions force us to suffer in silence and not seek treatment. Mental illness affects everyday functional people, and it's not limited to the homeless man talking to himself. It impacts a person’s emotions, perceptions, and behaviors. Afro-Americans suffer from mental illness just like their white counterparts. Afro-Americans are more likely to be at risk for developing a mental condition than any nationality. In fact, when you think of everyday stressors, systematic racism such as police brutality, education and health care gaps, and sexism that impacts Afro-American women. This is a perfect time to shed light on what many deem a nonexistent problem. Schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, major depression, generalized anxiety disorder, dissociative identity disorder/multiple personality disorder, bulimia, ADHD, OCD, and social anxiety are examples of mental illnesses that people battle daily. Mental illness is just as serious as any other disease and those affected by it should not be judged or outcast. Mental illness is a flaw in brain chemistry, not a character flaw, a rich people problem, or a white people problem. Don't be part of the problem, get educated and help someone today! Please scroll down and see the list of people who have committed suicide or have tried. Please also scroll down to see images of them as well. May they find healing and may they rest in peace! Attempted---- Oprah, Halle Berry, Tamar Braxton, Fantasia, Drew Barrymore, Elton John, Owen Wilson, Princess Diana of Wales, Eminem, Mike Tyson Suicides---- 1. Anthony Bourdain Producer | Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Died June 8, 2018, at age 61, by hanging himself 2. Stephanie Adams Self-made millionaire, Actress/Secret Lives of Women. Play Boy Bunny She died May 18, 2018, at age 47, by jumping out of a 25th-floor hotel window after first throwing her 7-year-old son out of the window in a murder-suicide 3. Simone Battle Actress | Zoey 101 Died September 5, 2014, at age 25, by hanging herself 4. Kurt Cobain Singer-songwriter, Soundtrack | Moulin Rouge! Died on April 5, 1994, at age 27, of a self-inflicted gunshot wound; his body lay undiscovered for at least 3 days. 5. Don Cornelius Soul Train Host, Soundtrack | Nutty Professor II: The Klumps Died February 1, 2012, age 75, of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. 6. Margot Kidder Actress | Superman Died May 13, 2018, age 69, of a drug and alcohol overdose 7. Marilyn Monroe Actress | Some Like It Hot Died August 4, 1962, age 36, of an overdose of barbiturates 8. Rob Pilatus Singer from the group Milli Vanilli, Actor | Das Erbe der Guldenburgs Died April 2, 1998, age 32, of an alcohol and drug overdose 9. Mark Salling Actor | Glee Died on January 30, 2018, at age 35, by hanging himself from a tree in a local park 10. Jas Waters Writer | What Men Want, "This Is Us" and "Hood Adjacent with James Davis" Died June 9, 2020, age 39 by hanging herself 11. Robin Williams Actor | Mrs. Doubtfire Was an Oscar winner and 4-time Oscar nominee. Died on August 11, 2014, at age 63, by hanging himself. To learn more, CLICK THE BELOW LINK https://www.todaysqueenlifeandstyle.com/post/anti-depression

Maura McGee Hello, my fellow cancer warriors. My name is Maura McGee from the UK. In March 2015, I was terminally diagnosed with stage 3, advanced melanoma skin cancer, and was told I had three months to live. With so many things going on in my life, I had to build resilience. I needed to dig deep and fight no matter how hard it got, and it was hell, but my biggest inspiration was the love I had for my Mum. She saved my life, along with multiple surgeries and clinical trials I was placed in by Bupa Health Insurance which I received while working for Saab. Although I no longer work for them, I am thankful that I landed the job due to my previous work experience while residing in Virginia. At the roughest times in my life, something always turns up. My Mum said I was born aware, but I think it is called faith. Given the brutal early life my Mum endured and; survived and the domino effect it had on us. I refused to die on her watch. I refuse to let that happen because she has suffered enough. Cancer does not discriminate, and in some way, it affects everyone you know and love. In 2021, I lost a beautiful friend in VA just before Christmas. Another Theresa, better known as Mother T. At only 40 years of age and with a teenage son, battled cancer for 13 years and then lost the battle within weeks. It devastated me. She was one of our tribes! Having lost my Mum to cancer in October of 2019, who was my best friend, her dog Gizmo, who was 17 and a half, and my sister in September of 2020, all within 18 months of my Mums passing, I can say I have been in a dark, dark place, but I feel like I am coming back to the light. I owe it to my Mum, my sister sitting in the picture next to me, and all the cancer patients. They were taken away early from this life, where we live, love, and feel everything. When you have lost a loved one, grief is an extraordinary feeling that will stay for a lifetime. Anyone with cancer will tell you that fighting this battle is hard, and many people will quit the clinical trial. I hung right in there and allowed them to give me higher doses. However, they had to stop because it was making my body highly toxic, but it worked just enough to keep me in remission. I go to bed and wake up every day, thanking the universe, God, the moon, and Mother Mary. My life is full of the two ‘Tudes,’ Attitude and Gratitude. The only way to survive this life is to have hope and; faith and to find happiness through it all; you will need an abundance of both. Please see below the pics from the surgeries that I had. Malignant melanoma skin cancer KILLS.! There is still no cure for advanced melanoma, and your survival depends on intrusive surgeries and clinical trial drugs, which can leave you with life-changing side effects. If you are lucky, they will extend your survival rate, but at some point, it will wake up and start to spread again. My groin had to be reopened five months after my first operation to remove all the lymph nodes. Not fun.!! PLEASE use a factor 50 sunscreen with UVA & UVB filters, especially on your children and teenagers. I have never shared my melanoma pictures, but I hope it helps bring awareness of the damage the sun can cause. You can tan, but please do not burn yourself until your skin is red. Tan slowly, it could save your life…..!