Bringing the heat.
Walked into the new year like…
Cheers to reaching 2019 in one piece. First post of the year! WOW. Y’all know 2018 was a good year for me, I graduated, traveled, fell deeper in love with God (and my boo), leveled up in jobs, almost at my career goal, I exceeded my BLOG GOAL OF 1000+ blog followers/subscribers, and most importantly all my family is blessed also. I mean so much more blessings but you know can’t list them all. 2019, I expect nothing LESS than the BEST and of course I’m bringing the heat all year! My two words for this year is STRENGTH & COURAGE.
Strength allows you to show yourself how far you can actually go. It involves less self-doubt and more of a drive to be your best self. Courage says, “yes I may be a bit nervous or even afraid, but that’s not going to stop me!” Courage gives you the encouragement you need to never stop believing in all that potential you attain inside of you. So be my guess and adopt these two words and make it apart of your day to day this year.
[Stay tuned for some heat at the end of the post!]
Just WIN.
The year just started, but I already have some advice to share. People will try to sabotage you because they cannot stand to see you win, but do yourself a favor and WIN ANYWAY. Don’t allow people to get the upper hand on you this year. I want you to remember that there are always many outcomes that can come out of one thing. In the end, you decide if it will be good or bad. Remember that this year!
B i r t h d a y S h o o t
My style literally is so effortless. I say that in the least cocky way. I usually figure it out the day of or in my head…and it always works. Blessing? Yes. Feeling a bit sassy right now because the devil really tried my this year for my birthday, but thankfully God sustained me and kept me on 100. I wanted to do this post as a style post and photo diary of my bday shoot because I have so many photos, but you guys know I had to give some encouragement first!
Photo Diary #extraall2019
disclaimer: #notaMODEL
[All Photo/Video Cred: @duranandrae]
Deets on the look: fur coat- boohoo, sequin jumpsuit & fur bag- forever 21, shoes- public desire, lip gloss- fenty, hair- ME
Thanks for stopping by! xoxo MJ.
These are lovely pictures you’ve shared. I love the outfit and your hair.
I’m in LOVE with this outfit! That jumpsuit (playsuit? Not sure what it’s called!) looks great on you. Sounds like you had a great 2018 and I hope you have an ever better 2019!
Nicola
http://nicshealthylife.co.uk
Yes queen, shining bright for the world to see and showing God’s goodness along the way with the extra glow he gives! Love this post, the encouragement and the outfit!!! #slay
Happy new year!
Helen | http://www.helensjourney.com
Awww I love it! Flawless
Thanks for the advice.
This outfit, YESSS HONEY! Love everything about it and this post. Wishing you the best in 2019 <3
Congrats on a great 2018! 1000 subscribers–that is awesome. My goal for next year is going to be 500 (probably would help to have a more visible way of asking for subscribers), but it’s very encouraging to see other bloggers succeeding like that! Cheers 🙂
Congrats!over that pink with the sparkle!
Yesssssssssssssssssssssss! I love the bodysuit and the fur is a nice touch! Congrats!
YOU ABSOLUTE QUEEN!! This post was absolutely fab! So full of style, sass, motivation and empowerment! Really glad I came across your blog! Excited to see your 2019 content, and watch you continue to grow! Thank you so much for sharing. Your outfit is absolutely sensational! Xx
Absolutely LOVE your outfit you look amazing. I hope your 2019 is amazing!
‘Just win any way’ I love this people can be unworthy, it’s so important to just do you and go for it ❤😊
Wow, sounds like you had a really good year last year. I hope it carries on for you this year! I LOVE this outfit too, it’s fab!
As for your words for 2019, strength and courage, I think they’re great and I definitely want to find a bit more strength and have a bit more courage this year
Emily x
Girl your style is absolutely amazing and I’m so jealous that it’s practically effortless for you! I wish I could pull off an outfit like this, that jumpsuit is GORGEOUS.
Jess // foundationsandfairytales.wordpress.com
xx
Damn that’s what I call an outfit. It’s so extra, I love it with every fiber of my being 😍
Girlllll! You look fire! Your blog is so beautiful, I wish I could take photographs like this!
Love Casey x
http://www.casestreetx.com
Wow this outfit is beyond gorgeous, you look amazing my lovely!! X
whew! yes honey you betta work! these shots are gorgeous, i love the outfit and encouraging uplifting words that you started this post with. strength and courage are such good words for this year. i’m going to have to save this post and come back to it when self doubt comes creeping in because you’ve got me believing in myself to the max right now. god bless x
mich / simplymich.com
I am so feeling your outfit! You look gorgeous hun! And your hair is perfect!
xo Ros
Wow gorgeous photos! I’m happy 2018 went well for you, sounds like your more than ready to take on 2019 and all that it brings. Great post 😊 x
http://www.simplychloeblog.com
Well. First of all. Let me just say, you look INCREDIBLE. The outfit, confidence, the lot. Amazing. Sounds like you had a great 2018, congratulations on the career bump. You can almost read your happiness from the words you wrote. Hoping your goals and life continues to blossom. Go get 2019!
You look so beautiful. I love that coat on you 😍😍 It’s great that 2018 went well for you. I hope your 2019 is even better. Thanks for the motivation!
Taiwo | https://www.alifestylenerd.wordpress.com
This outfit is everything. You’re killing it It looks so good on you, but I’m pretty sure you could make anything look good. Amazing photos, and I hope you have an incredible 2019 x
Sophie
http://www.glowsteady.co.uk
Your outfit is so sassy and gorgeous, I love it! You are rocking it!
Sophia xo
Looking good! Nice post!
You look absolutely incredible in these girl- you always pull of such bold outfits with such ease. I’m so glad you had a great 2018, congrats on all the achievements and keep on killing it this year!
Soph – https://sophhearts.com/ x
This outfit is amazing! Loving the look 🙂 xx
Happy new year! I hope 2019 is equally as amazing for you as the previous year!
Happy New Year! Beautiful pictures lovely, 🌸💜
With love, Alisha Valerie x | http://www.alishavalerie.com
Congratulations on everything you’ve accomplished. Can’t wait to see what’s to come in the future!
Britt | http://alternativelyspeaking.ca
MJ you are werking in that photoshoot girl! So inspiring! I’m happy you are growing in your walk with God, it makes the biggest difference in your life and self confidence. I agree with you, we have to choose to make 2019 a great year. I choose to make it good too ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you for your encouraging words and luxury style 😍✌🏾
Natonya | https://www.justnatonya.wordpress.com
Honestly adore this post, from the words of encouragement to your motto of being extra all 2019 to the beautiful birthday outfit. Love the bold colours dear, keep shining. I definitely feel like I can conquer my year after that pep talk. My word for 2019 is risks, being able to step outside of my comfort zone, not overthink and just do. Great post dear!
Tx.
You look gorgeous, and glad that you had a great 2018!
Jas xx | https://thoughtsfromjasmine.co.uk
I LOVE the outfit – it’s so bold and gorgeous. That jumpsuit is just amazing. I have one with similar colours, but it doesn’t had sequins on it, sadly. It is so beautiful!
Beka | http://www.bekadaisies.com