Katrina L. posted an article on Katrina is a Princess - Feb 8, 2012, 12:48 am
After too long, a dear friend of mine, Dwayne Tucker, (who you may all remember as the photographer who shot my very first photo shoot back in November 2009) came to visit Miami from his home in the Bahamas to record his 2nd mixtape. Dwayne is a photographer turned rapper, and his creative genius is...
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Katrina L. posted an article on Katrina is a Princess - Feb 7, 2012, 12:56 am
I put together a wish list of items from Tiffany & Co. which I plan on getting in the very near future. I have a beautiful collection of Tiffany goodies and I am in love with the brand and their entire image. My wish list consists of cute trinkets and smaller items that come and go, but remain colle...
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Katrina L. posted an article on Katrina is a Princess - Feb 6, 2012, 1:23 am
I have received numerous requests to do a storage and organization post on my makeup and jewelry. I'm in the process of reorganizing all of my makeup in my new mirrored Hayworth lingerie drawer from Pier 1, that matches my vanity.  Once I get it all put together I will be sure to do a post, but for...
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Katrina L. posted an article on Katrina is a Princess - Feb 5, 2012, 9:28 am
We shot some photos outside of the front door. I wore my new Gucci bag today for the first time and I love it! The leather is so soft and the thick straps don't dig into my shoulder like how thinner strap bags do. I also wore my grey Current Elliot skinny cargo pants which I haven't worn in a long t...
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Katrina L. posted an article on Katrina is a Princess - Feb 4, 2012, 10:23 pm
Today was another gorgeous day spent surrounded by my family and friends. We helped my brother celebrate a special birthday and enjoyed quality time with one another. Of course J.J. had to help blow out the candles on the cake.  I wore a simple outfit consisting of a tank top and jeggings from Asos...
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Katrina L. posted an article on Katrina is a Princess - Jan 28, 2012, 7:07 pm
Jerrid and I stepped out for a quick lunch together this afternoon. I wore a casual and comfortable outfit along with my new Dizzy "Lounge" bow sandals and new Louis Vuitton clutch.  Yesterday was Jerrid's  birthday and he had a fantastic time celebrating with my family.  I thank him everyday for...
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Katrina L. posted an article on Katrina is a Princess - Jan 25, 2012, 8:53 pm
I am always looking for a bargain so when I found these dupes for the beloved Valentino couture bow jelly sandals, I had to have them.  I have wanted the Valentino bow jelly sandals ever since I first set eyes on them, but spending $295 for a pair of flip flops was not happening. Dizzy has ...
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Katrina L. posted an article on Katrina is a Princess - Jan 22, 2012, 2:38 am
"Happiness is like a butterfly.The more you chase it, the more it eludes you.But if you turn your attention to other things,It comes and sits softly on your shoulder."- Henry David Thoreau  Jerrid and I spent the day together shopping and grabbing dinner from a restaurant that I haven't been to in ...
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Katrina L. posted an article on Katrina is a Princess - Jan 12, 2012, 12:15 am
As the season begins to change here in Florida, and the breezier days approach us, I feel the need to be inspired for a wardrobe change. I can never get tired of flipping through boards on Polyvore.com and putting together my own. Here are 3 boards that I put together with the outfit inspirations th...
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Katrina L. posted an article on Katrina is a Princess - Jan 2, 2012, 4:11 pm
Jerrid and I had the pleasure of ringing in the New Year with a dear friend of mine from college on one of the most important days of her life, her wedding day! We packed up the car and headed up to Atlanta for the weekend where we just fell in love with the city. The beautiful tree topped rolling h...
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Katrina L. posted an article on Katrina is a Princess - Dec 28, 2011, 12:28 am
Today was a fun day for J.J. and I. We headed to the mall and did some more shopping preparations for my friend Laura's wedding. I wore a simple relaxed outfit and very minimal makeup, just a bit of eyeliner and mascara. I can never resist kissing my son's cheeks too much so I had to stay clear of a...
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Katrina L. posted an article on Katrina is a Princess - Dec 27, 2011, 2:52 am
It's almost the end of December but feels like the middle of July here in South Florida. Jerrid and I spent the day shopping for our upcoming trip to Atlanta for the New Year's wedding of one of my good college friends. The malls were packed and we rushed through the crowds, hand in hand, to find me...
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Katrina L. posted an article on Katrina is a Princess - Dec 25, 2011, 2:19 pm
We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas! This year was all about our little prince. He was such a good boy al year long and brought us so much joy, Santa had no choice but to bring him a significantly large amount of presents. Currently we are still on the couch watching JJ play with his new toys. W...
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Katrina L. posted an article on Katrina is a Princess - Dec 19, 2011, 8:51 pm
I recently purchased a new lipglass from the Pro Longwear collection from MAC. I wanted to try out the Pro Longwear glasses to see if they were anything like the Creamsheen glasses with longer wear, but I was way off.  This lipglass is not easy to apply and very sticky, almost to the point of being...
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Katrina L. posted an article on Katrina is a Princess - Dec 13, 2011, 11:00 pm
It makes perfect "scents"!  Ever since I began to mention how wonderful Yankee Candle wax burners and waxes were making my home smell, a friend of mine introduced me to Scentsy. Scentsy is a company that produces flameless wax burners, which were got automatic green light in my mind since I do hav...
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Katrina L. posted an article on Katrina is a Princess - Dec 11, 2011, 10:58 pm
... interest for, such as the truck and boat toy set, later on that same day when I dropped him off with grandma for a few hours. The prices were guilt free and the toys are so intricate and finely detailed. I know J.J. will be one happy camper on Christmas morning.  Making sure Santa's sleigh i...
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Katrina L. posted an article on Katrina is a Princess - Dec 11, 2011, 10:45 pm
On my birthday I was gifted a Lorac gift set from Sephora containing 2 palettes (16 eyeshadow shades in each and 1 blush in each), 2 glosses, 2 liners, and a bronzer all neatly packed into a silver glittery jewelry box-like packaging. It was exactly what I had wanted and I have been using the palett...
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Katrina L. posted an article on Katrina is a Princess - Dec 4, 2011, 12:48 am
A good friend of mine and design mastermind, Jermaine Jenkins, has taken his clothing, J-Work Limited, line to the next level! Jermaine, creator of J-Work Limited has had his clothing line featured in many big name media outlets such as MTV, BET's 106 & Park, and plenty of blogs. At around this time...
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Katrina L. posted an article on Katrina is a Princess - Nov 28, 2011, 12:10 am
I've been promising to post a photo of my new vanity. I love the way this vanity looks so chic and elegant and the price was unbeatable. I plan to get the matching lingerie drawer to store all of my makeup and beauty necessities in and place it right next to the vanity. I bought the vase, candles, a...
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Katrina L. posted an article on Katrina is a Princess - Nov 23, 2011, 7:52 pm
I have so much to be thankful for...for my family, my friends, and all the love and support they show me, and for my readers, who have been so patient with me.  Thank you.  The winner of the Naughty Monkey shoe giveaway will be announced this Sunday! I can't wait to choose a winner! I've had a bla...
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Katrina L. posted an article on Katrina is a Princess - Nov 15, 2011, 7:06 pm
Naughty Monkey and I have teamed up to bring you a giveaway to be thankful for! This giveaway is special and the winner will be chosen depending on how they answer one simple question... Why would you be thankful for a pair of Naughty Monkey shoes? Leave a comment on this post AND the Naughty Monke...
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Katrina L. posted an article on Katrina is a Princess - Oct 31, 2011, 10:29 pm
I hope you have all had a fun and safe Halloween! J.J.'s Halloween was jam packed with treats, and costume craziness.  Our day started out at J.J.'s school where a Halloween party took place. J.J. had so much fun with all of his friends and teachers.  Later on we headed over to the mall and walked...
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Katrina L. posted an article on Katrina is a Princess - Oct 30, 2011, 1:08 pm
Yesterday I dragged Jerrid along with me to Pier 1, one of my favorite home accent stores.  I wanted to buy some autumn accents for the dining and living rooms. I instantly fell in love with the mirrored vanity and stool set in the Hayworth Collection. Jerrid thought it would be the perfect motivat...
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Katrina L. posted an article on Katrina is a Princess - Oct 28, 2011, 11:42 pm
Every year Jerrid and I take JJ to the local Halloween Hoe-Down in our community.  He has such a good time every year, and its enjoyable to us to watch him appreciate it more and more as he gets older. This year JJ picked out his own costume. He wanted to be Buzz Lightyear with wings that light up....
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Katrina L. posted an article on Katrina is a Princess - Oct 16, 2011, 3:31 pm
The nearby University recently built and established an expensive project towards their football program.  The project took many months and finally was opened for the first home game of the football season with a brand new multi-million dollar stadium. Jerrid and I joined a good friend, who is basi...
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Katrina L. posted an article on Katrina is a Princess - Oct 16, 2011, 3:21 pm
J.J. is a little tricycle pro! My big boy was such a little speedster at school on the tricycles that it was time for us to buy him his own. We went for a classic Radio Flyer with rubber wheels which would make for a smoother ride. Our little guy loves his tricycle!  xoxo,
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Katrina L. posted an article on Katrina is a Princess - Oct 15, 2011, 11:37 pm
I am filled with so much excitement as my birthday gets near.  I can't wait to spend time with the ones that I love! October is always a fun month for me, with the change of the weather to a breezier warmth, and so much to do for the Halloween festivities.  I took some photos today before Jerrid a...
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Katrina L. posted an article on Katrina is a Princess - Oct 2, 2011, 1:40 pm
... October 30th is National Candy Corn Day. Approved for: eyes,lips, face, and nails.  Graveyard Shift: a gorgeous black with silver and purple ... , face, and nails. From left to right: Cadaver / October 30th / Flesh Eater / Graveyard Shift I used all 4 colors for a look. It was very easy to ...
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Katrina L. posted an article on Katrina is a Princess - Oct 1, 2011, 7:20 pm
...thank ya ma'am. There's something about October that awakens and excites me! Besides the fact that its my birth month, and the weather is a little less humid, October is filled with vibes of change, and renewal.  The leaves don't turn here in South Florida and I do wish to see the change of seas...
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Katrina L. posted an article on Katrina is a Princess - Sep 24, 2011, 9:33 pm
I was sent a complimentary Hana flat iron hair straightener for a review from Misikko.com, a site that I have worked with in the past for a review of the Hana Shine Shield hair serum. Misikko is a great site for hair necessities and has never disappointed when its come to service.  The customer ser...
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Katrina L. posted an article on Katrina is a Princess - Sep 6, 2011, 11:44 pm
Just writing a quick post to list the items that I had used to create the following look. It's a very simple look I went for using my Urban Decay NAKED palette, which has been a palette that I have been reaching for quite often lately.  It's very easy to put together a 5 minute look using the NAKED...
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Katrina L. posted an article on Katrina is a Princess - Sep 4, 2011, 10:34 pm
Sedona Lace recently revealed their new product lineup, and among this new lineup is their game changing brush set designed exclusively by blogger and makeup artist Renelyn of www.makeupbyrenren.com. I was lucky enough to have been sent the brush set and I am loving it!  The 12 piece brush set cont...
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Katrina L. posted an article on Katrina is a Princess - Aug 28, 2011, 11:15 am
CANDACESKYE is a new international swimwear line created by Candace, a woman with many talents and a passion for all things glamourous.  From the website:Candace has always been in love with the fashion that the lights and glamour of NYC attract. After working alongside celebrities in the televisio...
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Katrina L. posted an article on Katrina is a Princess - Aug 12, 2011, 11:06 pm
We finally saw a day without rain, and it's certainly been something to cheer about.  The cheery sunshine has brought out the playfulness in me that decided to give color blocking a try. It's such a fun trend and I'm loving it!  Vintage shirt / H&M skirt / Alexander Wang shoes / Target bag xoxo,
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Katrina L. posted an article on Katrina is a Princess - Aug 3, 2011, 2:47 am
"Some of the secret joys of living are not found by rushing from point A to point B, but by inventing some imaginary letters along the way" - Douglas Pagels We dropped JJ off with grandma for a few hours and headed out for a stroll. One of the keys to a healthy relationship is the communication fac...
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Katrina L. posted an article on Katrina is a Princess - Aug 3, 2011, 2:47 am
"Some of the secret joys of living are not found by rushing from point A to point B, but by inventing some imaginary letters along the way" - Douglas Pagels We dropped JJ off with grandma for a few hours and headed out for a stroll. One of the keys to a healthy relationship is the communication fac...
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Katrina L. posted an article on Katrina is a Princess - Aug 2, 2011, 8:33 pm
I love how versatile this shirt from Express is. Paired up with jeans it makes for a nice, casual outfit, ready to run the errands for the day and cool enough to manage in the heat.  The shoes are my favorite part of this outfit. These Ralph Lauren shoes are so comfortable and believe it or not, I ...
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Katrina L. posted an article on Katrina is a Princess - Aug 1, 2011, 9:24 pm
Today was all about family and fun. I've wanted to take JJ to the Miami Seaquarium for the longest, and today was the perfect day to go.  The Weather Channel predicted rain, but I knew that it was going to be a perfectly sunny day, I felt it in my gut. I was right.  Here are some photos from the M...
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Katrina L. posted an article on Katrina is a Princess - Aug 1, 2011, 9:24 pm
Today was all about family and fun. I've wanted to take JJ to the Miami Seaquarium for the longest, and today was the perfect day to go.  The Weather Channel predicted rain, but I knew that it was going to be a perfectly sunny day, I felt it in my gut. I was right.  Here are some photos from the M...
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Katrina L. posted an article on Katrina is a Princess - Jul 31, 2011, 11:54 pm
Quickly posting a collage of my outfit collaborations for July 2011. August will bring many more trends, and outfit ideas! I'm really loving summer! I made plans to take my boys out to the Miami Seaquarium tomorrow to watch and learn about the beautiful ocean life.  I haven't been there in years, a...
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Katrina L. posted an article on Katrina is a Princess - Jul 31, 2011, 11:54 pm
Quickly posting a collage of my outfit collaborations for July 2011. August will bring many more trends, and outfit ideas! I'm really loving summer! I made plans to take my boys out to the Miami Seaquarium tomorrow to watch and learn about the beautiful ocean life.  I haven't been there in years, a...
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Katrina L. posted an article on Katrina is a Princess - Jul 30, 2011, 9:28 pm
"One important key to success is self confidence.  An important key to self confidence is preparation." I decided to shoot some photos of the outfit that I wore to work...or as I like to call it, my good luck outfit.  I had a fantastic day at work wearing this outfit which was a hand-me-down from ...
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Katrina L. posted an article on Katrina is a Princess - Jul 30, 2011, 9:28 pm
"One important key to success is self confidence.  An important key to self confidence is preparation." I decided to shoot some photos of the outfit that I wore to work...or as I like to call it, my good luck outfit.  I had a fantastic day at work wearing this outfit which was a hand-me-down from ...
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Katrina L. posted an article on Katrina is a Princess - Jul 28, 2011, 9:48 pm
The minute I laid my eyes on these Alexander Wang Tempest sandals in the color "Lemon", I fell in love and had to have them.  The knotted sandals have extra padding and are super comfy.  They are perfect for a casual outfit and the chunky heel is so trendy. I can't wait to wear these shoes with th...
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Katrina L. posted an article on Katrina is a Princess - Jul 28, 2011, 9:48 pm
The minute I laid my eyes on these Alexander Wang Tempest sandals in the color "Lemon", I fell in love and had to have them.  The knotted sandals have extra padding and are super comfy.  They are perfect for a casual outfit and the chunky heel is so trendy. I can't wait to wear these shoes with th...
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Katrina L. posted an article on Katrina is a Princess - Jul 28, 2011, 1:47 am
Midi skirts are super trendy and perfect for the summer.  I have been on the hunt for a cute midi skirt and fell in love when I saw this blue Zara skirt worn by Delmy at Fashion Bananas.  She wore the skirt with a crop top and I just had to go for the same look. I paired my skirt with a black cut ...
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Katrina L. posted an article on Katrina is a Princess - Jul 28, 2011, 1:47 am
Midi skirts are super trendy and perfect for the summer.  I have been on the hunt for a cute midi skirt and fell in love when I saw this blue Zara skirt worn by Delmy at Fashion Bananas.  She wore the skirt with a crop top and I just had to go for the same look. I paired my skirt with a black cut ...
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Katrina L. posted an article on Katrina is a Princess - Jul 22, 2011, 2:45 pm
I'm heading out to do some shopping on my day off so I made some outfit collaborations to inspire me while on the hunt for some new duds.  I find it to be a good idea to go shopping with specific items in mind, especially on those days when I don't feel like spending the entire day at the mall.  T...
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Katrina L. posted an article on Katrina is a Princess - Jul 22, 2011, 2:45 pm
I'm heading out to do some shopping on my day off so I made some outfit collaborations to inspire me while on the hunt for some new duds.  I find it to be a good idea to go shopping with specific items in mind, especially on those days when I don't feel like spending the entire day at the mall.  T...
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Katrina L. posted an article on Katrina is a Princess - Jul 21, 2011, 7:32 pm
Photography has truly opened a doorway into another realm for me.  I have met some of the most creative, determined, and passionate people and made some amazing friends along the way.  I recently met Daniel Gaddi, a professional photographer with a lot of work under his belt.  He is the sweetest ...
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