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The Rose That Grew from Concrete

November 15, 2016

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I have to admit, I was not a fan of the pajama trend when it was first introduced a while back. I could not understand how dressing up in your pjs and going outside, other than checking your mailbox was okay. After seeing the way many of my favorite fashionista’s and celebrities styled them, I swayed my vote and hopped on the pajama trend bandwagon. I love the slip dresses and tops. I also adore the two piece matching pajama sets when styled well. When I saw this robe I was on the fence about it because of the fact that it sort of looks like a robe my dad owns. However, I fell in love with the fabric and the way it flows. What really sealed the deal for me was the rose in the back of it.

That rose brought me back to my first year of college as a freshman. The first day of my American History class, my professor pulled out a book and it was titled “The Rose That Grew from Concrete” a collection of poems written by my all time favorite rapper , 2 Pac Shakur. Not only was I excited to study something written by a Hip Hop artist in an American History class, I was also very intrigued by the title. Can you imagine how difficult it is for a rose to grow from concrete? A beautiful delicate flower growing out of very hard material. I immediately thought to myself, WOW, that is me. I am that rose.

I had a very rough upbringing. My mother was a single mom with two children working two jobs. We lived in very bad areas of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and I was determined to get out. I can bore you with all my trials and tribulations but I wont. We all have a story to tell. Fast forward to today, I have two degrees, working on a third and I am in a career field that I love. Oh yeah and I am a fashion blogger!! It goes to show you that a rose really can grow from concrete if it is showered with love.

 

Outfit Deets:

Top: (here)

Robe: (here)

Shoes: (seen here)

Jeans (here)

 

 

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  1. Heather says

    November 17, 2016 at 4:44 am

    When I saw your teaser of this outfit on Instagram, I was really excited to see the rest of the outfit! It’s pretty darn cool! That robe is awesome! Werk!

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  2. Kierra says

    November 17, 2016 at 4:53 am

    I love that pajama trend and I think I need to jump on it ASAP!! So cute girl, you look great.

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  3. Tyeishia says

    November 17, 2016 at 6:00 am

    Love the rose on the back and you are slaying in those shoes!

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  4. Colleen says

    November 17, 2016 at 1:01 pm

    The roses on the back are a lovely surprise!

    Reply
  5. Crystal says

    November 18, 2016 at 12:13 am

    Styling and profiling as always!!! Love this fit!

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  6. Chrystal says

    November 18, 2016 at 2:10 am

    YESSSSSS! To this outfit!

    Reply
  7. Jenna says

    November 18, 2016 at 10:50 am

    What an inspiring story and that’s such a fun jacket!

    Cheers, J

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  8. Michelle Heath says

    November 18, 2016 at 10:01 pm

    I’ll be completely honest and say this is the first time I’ve actually loved how a pajama trend has been styled. You have totally won me over with it. Lastly, you are an incredible inspiration and your drive is something I strongly admire. You truly are a rose who has grown in concrete.

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  9. Shasie says

    November 18, 2016 at 10:24 pm

    Congrats on your dual degree soon to be third girl, and you work full-time, blog, and do events! I don’t know how you do it all! You look great! I was with you on the pajama trend….I didn’t do it, but I love how you styled it in this look!

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  10. Jo-Anne says

    November 19, 2016 at 12:33 am

    That robe is beautiful and flowy and perfect!
    xJo

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  11. Lindsey says

    November 22, 2016 at 5:23 am

    Love this outfit!

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