Chic Empowerment Reads 2016

I plan to read a MINIMUM of 2 books a month this year (yes, I’m sure I’ll read more if not 2 a week), and I thought it would be great to share the top 10 books on my reading list!

Be sure to share what you are reading too and maybe I can add those to my list of reading. I love books that inspire, true stories, books that make me laugh and that also add value to my life by helping me live my absolute best. What are your favorite reads??

1. Kingdom Woman – Chrystal Evans Hurst & Tony Evans (Already began reading this one and it’s amazing!! I decided to host a LifeTeam at Triumph entitled “Kingdom Woman” since this book has been so good to me.) Interested in attending the FREE LifeTeam, sign up here!

2. #Girlboss – Sophia Amoruso (Bought this one as a birthday gift in November but didn’t get around to reading it yet so I put it on the list for this year. Starting it next week.)

3. Zen and the Art of Making a Living: A Practical Guide to Creative Career Design – Laurence G. Boldt (Recommended by savvy boss babe Myliek Teele so I needed to add it to my list as well)

4. Misguided by Love, Redirected by Faith – Ericka Ellis (my friend 🙂 ) Coming out this April and I can’t wait to read it!!! Met this beauty while residing in Dallas… Her story is inspirational so I know this book will be too!

5. Living with Intent: My Somewhat Messy Journey to Purpose, Peace and Joy – Mallika Chopra A suggestion by V12 Yoga studio owner and a Dallas City Influencer, Veronica Torres Hazley so adding it to my list!

6. Daring Greatly – Brene’ Brown

7. The Virgin Way – Richard Branson Inspirational Entrepreneur who I admire. Can’t wait to read about is out of the box thinking for business. 

8. 52 Ways to Live a Kick-Ass Life – Andrea Owen Read through this one day while at the book store and it seems fun!

9. Success through Stillness – Russell Simmons I’ve read his other books Do You and Super Rich and was inspired by both so it’s only fitting to add this book to the shelf as well. 

10. Grit to Great – Linda Kaplan Thaler & Robin Koval The power of grit is what will move you to success… Can’t wait to read more.

This is a part of my personal development plan. Reading is always great was to pour in personal development. What do you do to invest in you? What books are on your list this year?

Tuesday TEN

Ten of my favorite quotes to keep you motivated and moving toward your passions!

“Listen to the passion of your soul, set the wings of your spirit free and let not a single song go unsung.”

I know where I’m going and I know the truth and I don’t have to be what you want me to be. I’m free to be what I want.
~ Muhammad Ali

If you feel like you are not evolving at the pace you are capable of, I believe that physically changing your address is a great way to change your mind-set. ~Russell Simmons

Nothing is impossible, the world itself says I’m possible! ~Audrey Hepburn

The big secret in life is that there is no big secret. Whatever your goal, you can get there if you’re willing to work.

The future depends on what we do in the present.

The successful warrior is the average man, with laser-like focus.”

Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.
– Michael Jordan

“Why fit in when you were born to stand out!” – Dr. Suess

“In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure.” – Bill Cosby

Be inspired!

~Kisha

Fashion Fab Fridays

Fab Fashion Fridays!!

This is dedicated to street style queen Angela Simmons!

No matter where and when this lady steps out, she does it in style always. This post is dedicated to her and the many wonderful street styles she’s given us over this past year!

The above look is one of my favorites from Angela Simmons which was a dress she wore to the Tadashi Shoji during fashion week this year. She completed the look with classic pointy toe nude Louboutin‘s and a sleek ponytail.

I love the look below she chose for the Hip Hop Inauguration earlier in the year

This stylish Simmons always makes her mark when visiting fashion week. Below she supports Mara Hoffman in beautiful print romper.

When Angela launched AngelaIAm, she did it in style of course with many breathtaking fashion photos. On her new website you can see her give her opinion about fashion, beauty, fitness, music, things in the community, and her personal diary. There are lots of photo galleries of her doing fashion shoots and more

It seems no matter what activity Angela is doing, she ensures she remains fashionable. Seeing her workout gear inspires me to follow suit!

Get the look below!

Angela also has some amazing bathing suit shots!!! Check out this fab fashionista below in some of my top swimsuit looks from this year!

Thanks Angela, for being a fab fashionista!!

~Kisha