Amirah's Guide to Being Inspired, Creative, and Productive

1. Knowledge is Key: Input Equals Output. Catalyze those cerebral cells and read like your life depends on it! I'm constantly reading. In instances where I'm in search of mojo, or an idea and need to get my creative juices flowing I resign my self to pouring over nonfiction be it newspapers like the New York Times, self-help, grammar, or psychology books, and especially fashion magazines.

2.Two words: Carpe Diem! Explore the World Around you. Go out in search of creativity. Be a visual and auditory learner. Witness your environment, your community firsthand. There's sure to be a movie playing at the local theatre. Free your mind. Or how about the great outdoors. I always feel refreshed and focused after a morning spent birdwatching. Museums are also sure to have what you're looking for if you want to tap into the right emotions.

3. Be a "Social Butterfly." Network with people you know from work, school, or your place of worship. I never leave home without my business cards. You should always keep your resume up to date. Be an optimist. Speak the truth. You can also try reconnecting with old friends, that's how memories are made.

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3. Assorted Face Masks, Real Nature x The Face Shop.

4. Je ne sais quoi Hydrating Color Awakening Lip Treatment Serum, It Cosmetics.

Read it and Weep: The Skinny on The Haves and Have Nots

“The ‘everybody seems wealthy’ illusion— is it really just fueled by debt? No doubt, most people could improve how they handle their finances. But better money management isn’t usually the culprit: When people seem to be able to afford much more than their income would suggest, it’s often because there is hidden wealth or hidden debt.”

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The Law of Attraction: 5 Easy Steps to Getting What You Want

1. GRATITUDE: You get back what you put out in the universe. For every action there is an equal but opposite reaction. Newton's Third Law meaning what goes around comes around. Express gratitude on a daily basis to not only a higher power, but to the ones you love. Try making a list of everything you're thankful for, then every morning when you wake light an incense and recite the list aloud like a prayer or affirmation make a ritual out of being mindful and becoming worthy of abundance, mercy, and opulence. And remember to stay focused on the positive. If we think of truth as being an altruism of good, then "who are we not to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous?"

2. VISUALIZE: You are enough. You are the person you want to be. What's more, you are deserving. Have an imagination about what you aspire to. Picture yourself accomplishing your goal. Meditate. Prioritize.

3. ASK: Be honest about what you want . Vocalize it. Make note of it. Expressing intention to a higher power also helps to keep the mind clear and focused on your objective. I've found that John the Conqueror incense are an excellent aid in receiving divine intervention in difficult situations, especially work  related instances.

4. BELIEVE: Believe in your creator. Try seeing the bigger picture and accept that you are worthy because He, or She created you and that you're not necessarily different but special and integral.

5. RECEIVE: Be open. Often what we need isn't exactly what we think we want. More often than not what we need is actually and merely a stepping stone to the things we want.

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5. Sparkling Vanilla Champagne Hand Cream.

6. Sparkling Vanilla Champagne Body Lotion.

STYLE: The Congeniality of Ambition

Be it a calling or a casting that gave rise( speaking of rising to the occasion) to her success, the budding contemporaries of Olivia Palermo exceedingly await the style guru's debut this February. "Unlike the majority of well-known people with a reality show pedigree she is instead following in the tradition of coifed high society​ swans of the past." And if you ask me, axioms of demure aesthetics and predispositions could learn a lot about the appropriate level of taste necessary for resonating with an audience of aspiring fashionistas. In addition to consistency, tact, and due diligence its okay to be a walking contradiction. Its called leaving a little to the imagination. Its actually putting forth effort and ultimately looking effortless because you dress to impress on the regular. All in all a good read. Definitely a tidbit. I highly recommend.

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