The Caribbean Rose: January 2016

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January 2016 Wishlist: CK + Letting Go

Even before everyone on Instagram and Tumblr began sporting this label, I've been on the hunt for a vintage CK t-shirt for a couple of years now (Does that make me a hipster?) I used to have one but let's be real.....an XS is a wee bit too small for someone who is a medium. :( Blah. Oh well. It's not like I can't find another one right? Sometimes, you have to let things go so you can make room for the new. Trust me, you're better off without it if you know you have no real use for it anymore. I understand if someone near and dear to your heart gave you that dress as a gift a few years ago, but it's been sitting in the back of your closet collecting dust since you received it. Send it to your local thrift shop.

You have a really nice pair of jeans that you've spent $345 on and boy do they make your ass look good. Well, at least they used to. Now you've gained a few pounds and they won't budge over your curvy thighs. You keep telling yourself "I'm gonna lose weight so I can get back into those jeans!" NOOOOOOOOOOOO! Get rid of them! I understand they weren't cheap, and they used to fit you just right but it's time to let 'em go! Why would you want to lose weight just to get back into a pair of pants you could easily replace??? You're just gonna set yourself up for failure and make yourself feel even worse. Get on Revolve or Nordstrom.com and splurge on a new pair. THAT ACTUALLY FIT.

If you stay emotionally attached to clothes that you don't wear, are damaged or just don't fit, your closet will remain a cluttered, unorganized mess.

That explains why you stand there in the middle of your closet everyday and say I HAVE NOTHING TO WEAR. Or maybe you're just a shopaholic. Other than that, grab a trash bag, a glass of wine and start cleaning that shit out. It's time to make room for the new. You know you deserve it. :)

P.S. If you gained a few pounds, that's ok. Because that's a few extra pounds of sexiness. ;)

xx,

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5 tips

5 Ways to Clear Your Mind

We all have days when we just need to take a break from our technology and time-consuming projects/homework. From time to time, or as often as possible, we need to take a step back to clear our minds, reconnect with our inner goddess and get lost, as in wander. I recommend you do this once a day to not only get through the rest of those emails smoothly, but to release any built up tension or stress you have to avoid having a mental break down or the dreaded 'burnout'. These 5 tips can even help rid you of writer's block. Next thing ya know, you'll be oozing with creative ideas and content! Turn off your devices because after you finish reading this post, I want you to do at least one of five of these tips for at least 10-15 minutes.

1. MEDITATE: Close your eyes and clear your mind of the stressful tasks that have your brain fried. Focus on your breathing. If you need to, turn on some Ambient or Spa music and light some candles and incense. Trust me, this works wonders!

2. READ: I love reading books that make me forget about my current surroundings, allow my imagination to trick me into thinking that I'm the main character, running through a field of flowers with that super hot, shirtless guy with a nice ass. Hell, who doesn't? If fictional novels aren't your cup of tea, then books like this one will definitely grab your attention and help you to improve your lifestyle. And if that's still not your thing, then read a fashion or home improvement magazine. No, you may not read a book on your kindle.

3. DANCE: Turn on some music and dance like a wild child! Shake out all of your stress and have fun for once! Swing those hips and get sassy with it! Hell, twerk in the mirror if you want. Just make sure your blinds are closed...turn the volume up (unless you have neighbors) sweat and get your cardio on. Which brings me to the next tip....

4. EXERCISE: Yeah yeah, I know. No one likes working out. Trust me, I don't either. But after the workout, you'll feel so refreshed and energized, not to mention you'll have a hot bod. ;) Although I'm more of a Pilates kind of gal, I've been doing yoga every morning for 2 weeks and I feel great! I just wake up, hop out of bed and I do simple stretches for about 20 minutes. Again, refreshed and energized is exactly how I feel after just 20 minutes of doing yoga. Then I reward myself with a cup of green tea. Try it!

5. PAMPER THYSELF: Thanks to I Covet Thee, every Sunday has been my 'Spa Day' and I take this very seriously. We all need to have at least one day out of the week to unwind and spend sometime with ourselves. I like to run a nice warm bath, with Lavender or Rose bath salts or a Eucalyptus & Tea Tree Scented bubble bath to release the toxins trapped from your body and relieve anxiety and stress, (Every other Spa Day, I'll add 2 green tea bags for an all natural skin treatment) with a detoxing face mask and some relaxing music in the background. Do whatever you like on these day, whether it'd be painting your nails, deep conditioning your hair, playing with makeup, etc.

Always remember to do at least one of these things when your brain is fried and you know you need a quick pick-me-up. Or better yet, do it even when you feel like you're on a roll. I hope these tips help!

What do you like to do to clear your mind?

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2016