I had a chance over the Memorial Day weekend to talk to D. Hughes, the man behind the clothing company American Slang Collection. I’ve been witnessing people wearing his shirts everywhere I go and was really interested to get more information on the brand to bring back to the readers of Southern Laced. Q: What…
Month: May 2016
Monday Motivation: Broken Hearts
If your heart had a voice, Beloved, what would it say? – Iyanla Vanzant A heart that’s been broken is known to become overwhelmed with emotions. These emotions form as a result of betrayal. When you love someone and it doesn’t work out for whatever reason, it leaves you feeling as if your heart has literally…
New Music Alert! GUCCI MANE “FIRST DAY OUT THA FEDS”
Gucci Mane was officially released from prison yesterday and fans around the world rejoiced. He was trending number one all day on Twitter with a number of celebrities chiming in.
Carol O’Conner Talks 8Ball, Boosie, C-Murder & Teddy Yo with GBoogie the Scorpio
Carol O’Connor has just released the 4th issue of “Telling Our Own Stories”. When I met with her at Annie Mae’s restaurant in Jackson, Mississippi where she was visiting to promote the booklet, I had a chance to read some of it . After finding out how passionate Carol was about “Telling Our Own Stories”, I…
Limited Edition: MAC Blue Nectar Summer 2016 Collection
“Within the realm of the rose, a mysterious kingdom of blue ripe with temptation… Court seduction with only the most potent strains of Lipstick–Fixation, Carnivorous, Aphrodisia Invite intrigue with the intoxicating essence of sheer colour in Plushglass. Surrender to instinct, let your Blue Nectar flow.” – MAC Cosmetics
Wordless Wednesday with Stylist L. Roy
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3 Hip-Hop Songs that Sampled Patti LaBelle’s Music
Today is Patti LaBelle’s 72nd birthday! To celebrate the diva’s birthday, I’ve compiled three hip-hop songs that sampled her music that are worth giving another listen. CLICK HERE TO DONATE TO SUPPORT SOUTHERN LACED! 1. Nelly ft Kelly Rowland – Dilemma – This classic song featured a sample from her classic “Love Need and Want…
Emotional Affair: Have You Entered a Danger Zone? by Dr. Richard Nicastro
An emotional affair often occurs long before a physical affair. Everyone is vulnerable to heading down the path of emotional infidelity and because of this, you need to be prepared. Discover the top warning signs so you can protect your marriage or relationship from the danger zones of an emotional affair.
Transformation Tuesday: I’m a Mountain Mover
For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. – Mark 11:23 KJV Do you…
Have You Been Laced?
“SOUTHERN Laced basically describes who I am. I have lived in Mississippi all of my life. I grew up in the country on a dirt road. As a child, I fell asleep to the beat from a local juke joint. My experiences in life, the way I talk and my demeanor are all SOUTHERN Laced.”…
Priceless Lessons You Will Learn from a Godly Marriage by Sam Collier
Whether you are a newlywed couple, about to get married or have been married for some time, you know that marriage does bring to the table amazing things and lessons you will never forget. It is humbling to know that even if you have been with your spouse for the longest time, you know that…
Ten Secrets to a Successful Marriage by Joy Linford
1. Happiness is not the most important thing: Everybody needs to be upbeat, however, joy will go back and forth. Fruitful couples figure out how to deliberately do things that will bring bliss back when life pulls it away. 2. Couples discover the value in just showing up. At the point when things get extreme…
Monday Motivation: No Fear
Last week, I received a notification from my neurologist that my Electromyography (EMG) test was abnormal. According to the Mayo Clinic, an EMG is a diagnostic procedure to assess the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them (motor neurons). The EMG is used to rule out numerous conditions and assist in the diagnosis of radiculopathy,…
How To Take Control Of Your Emotions by Joe Searle
Learn the basic human emotions and how you can utilize them to your own advantage to become successful in any area of life which you choose. Don’t let your emotions control you. The moment you do that, you’ve lost control of yourself.
Mental Health Awareness Month
The month of May has been deemed Mental Health Awareness Month. In the Presidential Proclamation, signed on April 28, 2016, President Obama stated “nearly 44 million American adults, and millions of children, experience mental health conditions each year, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and post-traumatic stress.” Countless efforts are underway to increase public and…
Communication in a Relationship by Michael Brady
Communication is a vital part of our lives: a typical day involves many interactions between ourselves, our work colleagues and clients, our children, our friends, our ex’s, future relationships, etc. This interaction takes place where we live, work, relax, socialize and wherever we perform routine tasks. Communication skills are critical for building healthy relationships, especially…
5 Reasons You’re Running on Empty
“So many of us invest a fortune making ourselves look good to the world, yet inside we are falling apart. It’s time to invest on the inside.” ― Iyanla Vanzant Have you ever found yourself feeling empty? Do you find yourself engaging in negative conversations? Are you guilty of negative self-talk? If you answered yes…
Monday Motivation: Loyalty
Just like me, you’ve probably heard over and over again that loyalty DOESN’T exist. To a certain degree, I agree with this negative opinion. But, aren’t we always supposed to look at the bright side? Let’s take a more positive approach and think of it like this… Loyalty DOES exist. Repeat that to yourself about…
Thanks Ma…
There are so many things I can say about my mom. I am so blessed to have her as a parent, counselor and friend. As I was reflecting on Mother’s Day, I decided it would be cool to jot down some of the things I wanted to thank her for. For all the times I…
Wake Up America: National Day of Prayer
“Cry aloud, spare not; Lift up your voice like a trumpet; Tell My people their transgression, And the house of Jacob their sins.” – Isaiah 58:1 NKJV When was the last time you prayed? The first Thursday in May has been designated as The National Day of Prayer since 1952. It was signed into law…
Wordless Wednesday with Allyson Durr
“A flower’s appeal is in its contradictions — so delicate in form yet strong in fragrance, so small in size yet big in beauty, so short in life yet long on effect.”
Cyclical by Hym
“Psychological and physical abuse are far more prevalent than society is talking about.” – Hym CAn
Monday Motivation: 5 People to Follow on Twitter
When I’m introverting, I often visit Twitter. There are 20 people on my inspirational list that I consider the cream of the crop. Today, I’ve narrowed my list down to five people you should follow on twitter. Pastor Hart Ramsey: Pastor Hart Ramsey is the pastor of Northview Christian Church located in Dothan, Montgomery, Atlanta. He is…
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