LOUD Visions of the Week: Rise and Shine

At times, getting up can be the hardest part of the day. Whether you're overcome with sleepiness or crippled by feelings of pseudo eminent failure, we've all been there. Even so, it's important to not only rise up to every occasion, but to shine, as well.

Shed the failures of yesterday.

Allow yourself a new beginning.

Do not be afraid to let your light shine.

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LOUD Visions of the Week: Celebration of the Goddess

Feminine appreciation between females doesn't occur as frequently as it needs to. It's so easy to hate and be mad at the next female for having something we want, but why give up that energy? Females need to compliment and appreciate the next female more often and disregard their pride. Giving up a compliment doesn't make you vulnerable nor does it take anything from you or your character. If anything, it shows your confidence in yourself in that you're so content with who you are that you want to uplift the next female so they can share the same calm you've discovered.

This week's LOUD Visions celebrates the energy and form of a Goddess. No, you don't have to be gay to appreciate what the next women has and try to make them feel better for it. We all know what we go through as females so why not utilize our network of females that can relate to our struggles?

Celebrate confidence in women

Celebrate feminine curves

Celebrate feminine energy

Celebrate our limitless power that society tries to censor

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LOUD Visions of the Week: Visualize and Stand Out

This week's LOUD visions are all about shining, visualizing, and learning. I've chosen some visions that inspire me to create new dreams, show how standing out is being yourself, and remind me that I'm supposed to encounter failures on my personal journey.

Seeing is believing. 

Learn from your mistakes. 

Let your light shine. 

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LOUD Visions of the Week

As I stalk the internet (mainly Tumblr), I tend to collect photos that inspire me one way or another. I'm basically prepping for a vision board that I'll never make. I keep these images compiled in a folder and look back on them whenever I feel the need the need to be inspired, motivated, or just given a creative "push". It's about time I share these LOUD Visions with my readers to hopefully inspire or motivate you guys!

Check out which LOUD Visions I compiled this week after the jump

The Reading List: New Knowledge for a New Year

During this time of the year, we all know what everyone's favorite phrase to say or express their hatred for is: "New year, new me!" I could care less which side of the spectrum you stand on, as long as you include bettering yourself in 2014 on your to-do list. Here are some books I'm looking forward to divulging in or have already gained some precious gems from in the new year.

1.
Man Repeller: Seeking Love, Finding Overalls
Leandra Medine

2.
The Asylum: A collage of couture reminiscences... and hysteria
Simon Doonan

3.
StraightRazor
Lemon Andersen

Check out the rest of books that made the cut after the jump.