Katy Perry - Roar (Lyric Video)

Okay, since the release of this song  and saw the lyrics for the first time on Vevo, I promised myself if I have a blog (no matter how old this song is) this song will be posted. The words to this song is so empowering to girls and women. In a world where we are force-molded by different types of pressures, including our own insecurities (yes, we are our biggest bullies sometimes) it's important to understand, accept ourselves and celebrate being a girl. It's part of our DNA to care too much (or care what others think) and to love too much, so it's time to stop beating each other down and think that these traits make us weak. Instead let's celebrate these traits and empower each other. Yes, you're going to care about your looks, Yes, you're going to love and maybe fall in love way too much. And that is okay.

But you also... got the eye of the tiger, a fighter, dancing through the fire

'Cause (you) I am a champion and you’re (I'm) gonna hear me roar
Louder, louder than a lion
'Cause (you) I am a champion and you’re gonna hear me roar...

So who wins, Katniss or Bella?
These characters might be fictitious but their struggles are real enough to relate to.

Bella is not weak and Katniss is not just strong. We all go through times of struggle and sometimes defeat, but it's how we get up in the end. 

There is no timeframe. 

#nojudgment #empoweroneanother

                                                                   "Roar"

I used to bite my tongue and hold my breath

Scared to rock the boat and make a mess

So I sat quietly, agreed politely

I guess that I forgot I had a choice

I let you push me past the breaking point

I stood for nothing, so I fell for everything



You held me down, but I got up (HEY!)

Already brushing off the dust

You hear my voice, you hear that sound

Like thunder gonna shake the ground

You held me down, but I got up (HEY!)

Get ready 'cause I’ve had enough

I see it all, I see it now



[Chorus]

I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter, dancing through the fire

'Cause I am a champion and you’re gonna hear me roar

Louder, louder than a lion

'Cause I am a champion and you’re gonna hear me roar

Oh oh oh oh oh oh

Oh oh oh oh oh oh

Oh oh oh oh oh oh

You’re gonna hear me roar



Now I’m floating like a butterfly

Stinging like a bee I earned my stripes

I went from zero, to my own hero



You held me down, but I got up (HEY!)

Already brushing off the dust

You hear my voice, you hear that sound

Like thunder gonna shake the ground

You held me down, but I got up (HEY!)

Get ready ’cause I’ve had enough

I see it all, I see it now



[Chorus]

I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter, dancing through the fire

‘Cause I am a champion and you’re gonna hear me roar

Louder, louder than a lion

‘Cause I am a champion and you’re gonna hear me roar

Oh oh oh oh oh oh

Oh oh oh oh oh oh

Oh oh oh oh oh oh

You’re gonna hear me roar

Oh oh oh oh oh oh

Oh oh oh oh oh oh

You'll hear me roar

Oh oh oh oh oh oh

You're gonna hear me roar...



Ro-oar, ro-oar, ro-oar, ro-oar, ro-oar



I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter, dancing through the fire

‘Cause I am a champion and you’re gonna hear me roar

Louder, louder than a lion

‘Cause I am a champion and you’re gonna hear me roar

Oh oh oh oh oh oh

Oh oh oh oh oh oh

Oh oh oh oh oh oh

You’re gonna hear me roar

Oh oh oh oh oh oh

Oh oh oh oh oh oh

You'll hear me roar

Oh oh oh oh oh oh

You're gonna hear me roar...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=CevxZvSJLk8

Katy Perry - Roar (Official)

Tropical Baby on Board Baby Shower

Tropical Baby on Board Baby Shower

I've recently styled a baby shower. It was an extremely hot and rare humid day and even with the canopy, we had a hard time keeping the cake from completely melting. The ants were also super aggressive and knew exactly where the sweets were so we had to keep watch on that too.
Overall it was a great party and here's how it turned out.

The cupcakes were slightly dusted with brown sugar to make it look like beach sand

The mommy-to-be provided a full bar of drinks including a tamarind drink which I didn't get a chance to try but I was sure it was good.

I like to use natural elements as much as I can. These leaves were perfect. I love how they brought the feel of nature into the whole design.

Thank goodness for the pool. It cooled everybody off

the Mommy-to-be...looking gorgeous at 9 months

Fave Deals, Freebies & Gift Ideas

Wouldn't you love to have a personal shopper? Someone who would let you in on the latest scoop when it comes to party planning or even party gifting.

Nothing is better than STEALS & DEALS (especially FREEBIES!) So we thought we'd post some our favorite finds. Here is a list of some of the stuff moms, teens, pretty much every girl (and yes, hostesses too) would love to give & get. 

There are many deals out there but we are very selective and only awarded the deserving. Here are our winners!

Michaels:

(80% OFF. ALL Summer/ Spring items on Sale...going on now 7/21)

*This one's BIG! (frames, chairs, pots, etc.) I cant even list all the stuff they have. So head down to your local Michaels today. (I visited at least 2 stores and interestingly one store had 80% off and the other @ 70%) Not sure why. Depends in which City you shop I guess.

*A large selection also at 50% off (includes candle holders, chargers, etc.)

Glass jar container I got for less than $3 which I will be using for my sister's baby shower.

Forever 21

(Regular price: $2.80)

The Deal:

Buy one get one FREE (going on now 7/10)

*We absolutely Love this deal! These colors are perfect for your next girl party. Give as favors or keep for yourself.

Victoria's Secret PINK

(Regular price: $19.50)

The Deal:

The mini dog and tumbler giveaway started today July 8 and lasts til Monday 7/14. 

*Get one for you and one as a gift. You can fill the tumbler with candies or gift cards.

*You can purchase a PINK spray for $8. put it inside the tumbler with the mini dog and your gift is worth about $28.

The Bath and Body works candle deal. 

(Regular Price: $22.50)

The Deal:

They are $9./each plus $20. off if you purchase $50. worth of products. So the candle comes out to $5.66 (Yes. $5.66 what a deal!) each, if you purchase 6 of them. Unfortunately they only had this deal for 1 day.

*Keep 3 for yourself and 3 as gifts. Summer Boardwalk is my favorite scent.

Pink Glamour Fashion

We are super excited to share with you our Pink Glamour Fashion Show. 

The birthday girl's mom and I were collaborators for this event. She's prepared for them a fabulous candy buffet. The girls had a fabulous time getting their makeovers and nails done for the fashion show. See all the glamorous details.

The candy buffet was a sweet treat. The personalized chocolate bars were super cute.

  

Our birthday toast

  Our fabulous fashion show

                    Our high heeled spa cake turned out great!