Rest in Paradise

Rolihlahla (Nelson) Mandela July 18, 1918 - December 5, 2013

I must pay homage to the Nelson Mandela for his great acts of service while he was hereon earth. President, philanthropy, politician, revolutionary and his stand on the anti-apartheid movement. His selflessness was honorable and remarkable and has touched the lives of so many people across the world. May his legacy live on.

Here are my top five (5) favorite quotes by Nelson Mandela:

"I have learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.The brave man is not he who feels afraid but he who conquers fear."

"It is better to lead from behind and to put  others in front especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership. "

"There is no passion to be found play small in setting for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living. 

"It always seems impossible until it's done."

"We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to right"

Land of the Free and Home of the Brave

Jay-Z and Beyonce make an entrance onto the Inaugural grounds. Jay-Z is wearing a grey Tom Ford suit while his wife, Beyonce wears a black velvet sheer designed Emilio Pucci dress and Christian Dior fur coat.

Greeting President Barack Obama

Greeting First Lady Michelle Obama

Beyonce prepares to sing

An Inaguration Is.......

Inauguration 2013

Today is such a monumental day for all those who have believed in the 44th President of the United States of America, President Barack Obama. Four years have came and gone, the tears, polling, voting, screaming,hollering and debates amongst peers, friends and foes were all worth it to see another four more years for President Obama. I am truly happy for the President, he deserved a second term to complete the task he started in 2009. Being knowledgeable and patient with the process is very important this time around. The accusations, attacks, snide remarks and backbiting (which I am sure will occur) is not necessary if we wish to see a better America. 

Although I am a born native of Washington, D.C. I did not attend the inauguration festivities this year as I have hoped to. My family celebrated Martin Luther King's birthday with a Brunch (as we do every year) but I still felt very much apart of all that is going on. I live in DC and all the excitement and events going on I feel so connected. How could you not feel and be excited during a weekend like this? 

What did you do on Inauguration Day? 

First Lady Michelle Obama wearing Thom Browne

Malia and Sasha wore J. Crew and Kate Spade 

President Obama being sworn in for a second term, with his beautiful wife Michelle and two daughters, Malia and Sasha.