Friday, December 31, 2010

It's a new day!

Hello Loves ,

It's the last day of 2010. It's time to coast into the new year .Well I made up my mind I’m going to church tonight cause big things are going down for me this year.
Sometimes we do not know exactly how and what is going to happen. Stay positive and stay in tune to your inner voice for your next direction to your destiny. Loves, I'm so excited because I look back over my life and thanking God, I’ve been through so much and I’m still able to function and communicate positive feedback on behalf of my personal trials and tribulations. So as the grown woman I am, I'm going to give you all six strong phrases of wisdom for 2011:

1. Put God first and love yourself and true love will follow.
2. Let go of all drama it only kills your soul.
3. Stay humble and blessing will over take you.
4. Believe in yourself and what you do, with out fear or doubt
5. I charge all to be whatever you want to be, there is no limit to what God can do in your life
6. Please do not focus on the three nouns; people, places and things. Stay on the path of your destiny and dream and hopefully I see you all at the top,

Be safe loves tune in tomorrow for more conversational blogging smooches.


Love you all

Lareena Larue

Thursday, December 30, 2010

True Happiness

Hello Loves ,

Tomorrow is New Years Eve and I talked to several people today and they were discussing New Year Resolutions. So I wanted pose a question to you all, "What is your New year resolution? What do you want to change and what do you want to accomplish this year? Well I would like to experience true love and happiness and abundance of prosperity and favor. So I want to here back from you all .Let me know what's good, what are you all wearing tomorrow night and what are the plans in your city or country?


Tune in tomorrow for more conversational blogging smooches.


Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Turning rejection and failure into a road to success


Hello Loves ,

How is everyone’s holiday season going? Mine has been going wonderful
Well the name of today’s blog is turning your rejections /failures into a road of success. Yesterday I went to my daughters track meet in NYC and it was not a good meet for her. She was a little upset with the outcome and she felt a strong sense of failure. So I looked her square in the eye and said your not going to win every race and the race is not given to the swifts and the fastest its given to the one who endures to the end. I gave here the example of Wilma Rudolph she lost every race until she got into the high school years. Wilma Rudolph's life is a story of achieving against the odds. Her first accomplishments were to stay alive and get well! In high school, she became a basketball star first, who set state records for scoring and led her team to a state championship. Then she became a track star, going to her first Olympic Games.
She won a bronze medal in the 4x4 relay.
On September 7th, 1960, in Rome, Wilma became the first American woman to win 3 gold medals in the Olympics. She won the 100-meter dash, the 200-meter dash, and ran the anchor on the 400-meter relay team.

This achievement led her to become one of the most celebrated female athletes of all time. In addition, her celebrity caused gender barriers to be broken in previously all-male track and field events.


Loves we have to realize that it is going to take work to get to where we are going.It may be physical, mental, and spiritual. Just know the pay off is great if you just stick in there. Greatness is coming
Tune in tomorrow for more conversational blogging smooches!

Monday, December 27, 2010

RIP Tina Marie


Hello Loves,
The day after Christmas, I just got word that Tina Marie has Died in her sleep. Wow! Big shocker words cannot describe the rushing of emotions that I'm feeling. This just justifies that tomorrow is not promised to any one. That’s why I always say live for today cause tomorrow is not promised. I would like to dedicated this blog to Tina Marie family. Her photos and music, soulful and powerful, shall live forever .
On a lighter note how was Christmas for you all? It was great for meo be honest I'm glad its over. I finally got in to the Christmas spirit on Christmas day . When I saw the kids open the gifts and sing little Christmas songs, it was such a joy to see family member's get along for three hours. Until next time loves smooches!

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Hello Loves ,

I wanted to wish everyone out there Happy Holidays. Today I purchased my computer for my daughter for Christmas. Believe me she has not been the model child but she is trying to turn it around .The lesson I learned mothering this child is loving people just the way they are. The act of loving people where they are is how I treat all I interact with. That’s title of this blog "Loving people the way they are." This can be a complicated act of kindness, but the key to the matter is we as human beings do not have the power to change anyone but ourselves. We can suggest advice. But it is up to the individual to make changes. We only have the power to make changes within our own heart.

Only God can change an individual. Sometimes its drastic and sometimes its subtle. Once I got a hold of that it changed my whole outlook on life. It really lifted a burden off my life. I realized in my heart that it was not my job to change messed up people/family members. Everyone is responsible for there own actions no matter how big or small or positive or negative it may be.

This is a mental note:

If you want to see change in someone else. Start with the man in the mirror. Once people start seeing your changes to their normal responses and reactions the situations and negative behaviors become reversed .


Tune in tomorrow for more conversational blogging smooches.


Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Getting Through the Holiday


Hello Loves ,
Has any one out there ever had a day where every thing goes wrong? Well loves that was how my day went. I just decided to come in the house and take a long nap and pray that this day will be over. As you all know I’m really not in the holiday spirit this year. I'm feeling just like Forest Gump “ Life is like a box of chocolates you never know what your going to pick “ I want to hear back from you. What type of shopping deals have you found
I got a great feeling that tomorrow is going to be a better day. Nothing feels better than shopping! Just kidding but it sure does feel nice! I’m going to purchase a computer for my daughter. Check out Old Navy has some great gifts for $5, check em out below.
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Mental note: Live well, Laugh often, Love much... No matter what is going on in your life

Holla back at me …..

Tune in tomorrow for more conversational blogging smooches

Monday, December 20, 2010

The Fabulous Run way show in Wilmington, Delaware

Hello Loves ,

How is everything going? I just came down from a total natural high of being in a lovely local fashion show in my home town, Wilmington, De. It was a total honor working with everyone involved in the show. The show went forward with some glitches ,but overall everything worked out in the end. All the designer's were fabulous! The accessories were to die for. The add accessories gave each model the look of high fashion. Each model graced the runway with complete class and honor.

The international scene was totally educational and visually organic for all who were present it took us to Pakistan, St .Thomas, Jamaica, Africa, Puerto Rico, Trinidad, and India. It was really beautiful.







But the designer who stole the evening was Brian of "tB7 collection of furs." The collection was so unique and colorful. The male suits were breathtaking, it was not just a runway fashion show it was an experience with a seasoned designer who knows how to put his signature on his work.









I’m totally looking forward to participating in many other runway shows in the Tri-State area. So be sure follow me on this blog so I will keep yall in the fashion loop.

Tune in tomorrow for more blogging smooches



Thursday, December 16, 2010

Holiday Blues

Hello Loves ,

How is everyone out there? I hate to say this friend's, but I’m really not in the holiday spirit this year. Is it just me? I’m just not feeling it. I have listened to my holiday cd’s and it hasn’t happened yet. Maybe if I go to a play that will lift my spirit. Does any one have any suggestions to help me get into the holiday spirit? Im going to watch a Christmas special tonight on BET maybe that will do the trick. I feel that everything is so commercialized. Hit me back with your suggestions, I really need help.


Mental note: If it is not broke don’t try to fix it.

It's getting close to December 18,2010 I’m going to be ripping the runway in a fashion show in Wilmington, Delaware. Come check me out all ticket info is on the flier that you can find on where's LaReena page. All proceeds are going to a wonderful cause which is benefiting the inner city youth in Wilmington, De.. Come out and show your support. Much love to everyone out there.

Holla back at me …..

Tune in tomorrow for more conversational blogging smooches


Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Get up and go get it!

Hello Loves ,

I was chatting with some highly successful models and they all were ever so honest and graceful. During the conversations I always ask them the question, How did you make it in the modeling industry? Nine times out of ten the individual had to go through a ladder process to eventually get to the there current location. There are some exception to the rule. In some cases some individuals are blessed who are just in the right place at the right time to start an enormous career. Which I’m believing for one day. In the mean time I’m climbing the ladder just like everyone else.

No matter how and where you get your start in whatever you do you must be a go getter. Loves it's a hard pill to swallow we must get off of our butt's and get what's ours. Your career is not coming to you on a silver platter. There are many modeling jobs and acting positions out there. We just have to go get it. So stop the excuse and procrastination and go get it.

Every designer and modeling agency executive I've talked to always state that they are look for new faces and that new beautiful face may be yours. So lets go and change this world one casting call after another. Remember everyone is in a different place in there career. So never compare your journey to another persons. You never know what they had to go through get in where they are.


Mental note: If you do not succeed dust your self off and try again. Remember stay humble and smile. When one door close a window will open.

It's getting close to December 18,2010 I’m going to be ripping the runway in a fashion show in Wilmington, Delaware. Come check me out all ticket info is on the flier that you can find on where's LaReena page. All proceeds are going to a wonderful cause which is benefiting the inner city youth in Wilmington, De.. Come out and show your support. Much love to everyone out there.

Below you'll find some familiar faces, before and after photo's. These amazing women all had to climb the ladder. Nothing was handed to them, so keep fighting and keep climbing cause we are destined to get to the top. Meet ya there!!! Post your before and after photo's! I'd love to see!


~LaReena LaRue~

Halle Berry before/after
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Iman
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Heidi Klum
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Oprah Winfrey
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Tyra Banks
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LaReena LaRue/before After
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Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Calling all models...


Hello Loves ,

Today’s topic is directed to all models. Lately I lave been interviewing a lot of designers and they've expressed their frustration of models not being prepared for runway and photo shoots. In addition, the low tolerance for tardiness. So no matter how glamorous you are you must be prepared and on time. So my question to the designers was, "What are the must have items for a photo shoot and a runway model ." The response was as follows:

1.Scarf ( to cover your face so your make up will not get on the garment)
2.Different color heals (not just black)
3.Panty liners
4.Strap less and regular bras
5. Robe
6. A personal makeup bag just in case the make up artist doesn’t show
7. Flat irons and hair clips just in case the hair dress doesn’t show
8.Different varieties of panties ie. thongs,bikini briefs etc...

The designers also stated that there is nothing like working with a well prepared model. It makes everything go much easier. So my personal suggestion to all models is to keep these items packed and ready to go . Designer's would be excited about re booking you again for another assignment.

Okay now the date is quickly approaching, December 18,2010, this Saturday I’m going to be ripping the runway in a fashion show in Wilmington, Delaware . Come check me out all ticket info is on the flier, that can be found on the Where's LaReena page. All proceeds are going to a wonderful cause which is benefiting the inner city youth in Wilmington, De.. Come out and show your support. Much love to everyone out there.

Holla back at me …..

Tune in tomorrow for more conversational blogging smooches

Monday, December 13, 2010

Loving me!


I'm back!!

Thanks for tuning in . It feels so good to be back in the social networking loop. My computer had a virus and now its gone. Now its time for us to get it going again. If you all don’t know out there I’m a single woman who is currently dating and believe me its a lot of interesting people out here. So that leads me to say that I’m working on me by loving and respecting myself. I learned that I cant love and respect anybody until I love and respect my self on a daily basis.

Now on this single journey I'm learning that people give off vibes about themselves that can be good and bad. The ways you can identify them is through general conversation/natural dialog, simple line of questions and body language. When engaging in general conversation a persons personality starts pouring out. Then pay close attention to a person eyes they can tell a story about the present our pass and the future. My grandmother always said that the eyes are the window to your soul.

We have to be ever so careful who we bring in your intimate circle cause there are a lot of people today who have lost there life from not being observant and not going with your gut feeling. So pay attention to signs and bad feelings you get when in the company of any one.


Mental Note: Yesterday was a gift, Today is a present and the Future belongs to God. So live everyday like it is your last. Sometimes we think that we are going in one direction and God turns it completely around and we are in a situation where we cant believe how blessed beyond our wildest imagination we are. Loves keep living life to the fullest No turning back keep looking forward.


Okay now December 18,2010 is this Saturday I’m going to be ripping the runway in a fashion show in Wilmington, Delaware . Come check me out all ticket info is on the flier on the LaReena LaRue page. All proceeds are going to a wonderful cause which is benefiting the inner city youth in Wilmington, De. Come out and show your support. Much love to everyone out there!

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Being comfortable in your own skin.


Hello Loves ,

Thanks for tuning in today. The topic is being comfortable in your own skin. After rehearsing for my next show I realized that individuals are not comfortable with who they are. Its like everyone wants to mimic the next person. So that troubled me to the point where I looked up the word in Individualists- promotes to exercise one's goals and desires and so that ones independence and self-reliance can blossom, while opposing most external interference upon one's own interests, whether by society, family or any other group or institution.

While observing the situation I realize that people are not comfortable being there self. That is were self motivation steps in no matter how fabulous someone walks or looks to you. They're human too and we, as human's, have to realize that we are beautiful and wonderfully made. We all have our up's and our down days. But until we come into the realization of who you are and accepting your self flaws you wont be comfortable in your own skin. Believe in yourself and there is no limit to where you may go

Here is a mental nugget: when faced with a tough situation there is a soft inner voice that will lead and guide you to conquer every situation .

Please mark you calendars for December 18,2010 this plus size model is going to be ripping the runway in a fashion show in Wilmington, Delaware . I have tickets inbox me for further info. All proceeds are going to a wonderful cause which is benefiting the inner city youth in Wilmington, De.. Come out and show your support. Much love to everyone out there.

Holla back at me …..

Tune in tomorrow for more conversational blogging smooches



Lareena Larue

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Walking a mile in someone else's shoes.


Hello Loves ,

Thanks for tuning in today. The hot topic is walking a mile in someone's shoes. Have you every seen someone act really bazaar and out of there mind. Or has anyone every been walking through your city asking for money or see a whole family that is homeless? At times I would think to my self how did they get in this situation. Then I though living in this economy this could be any one of us . No one is an exception to the rule. Fame and fortune can be here today and gone tomorrow.

After a lot of thought, prayer and mediation, I came to the conclusion that no parent says to there child I want you to be homeless or addicted to drugs when you grow up. Sometime life’s situations can bring people and there families underneath there lowest point. So the next time you see someone addicted to drugs or with severe mental health issues or even homeless. It was not there plan but may have been a bad decision or just life situations had lead them on that journey.

This is just food for your thoughts: Be careful the way you entertain strangers they may be angles.

Please mark you calendars for December 18,2010 this plus size model is going to be ripping the runway in a fashion show in Wilmington, Delaware . Come check me out all ticket info is on the flier on the Where's LaReena page . All proceeds are going to a wonderful cause which is benefiting the inner city youth in Wilmington, De.. Come out and show your support. Much love to everyone out there.

Holla back at me …..



Tune in tomorrow for more conversational blogging smooches



Lareena Larue

Monday, December 6, 2010

Pushing through your haters!



Hello Loves ,

Thanks for tuning in today. The topic for today is staying focused on you your goals no matter what any one says. This week has been a rough week me. Well my computer has a virus and it hindering for doing certain things with in my job description . But I have made up in my mind that I am going to focus on my goals no matter what obstacle that come in my way. This is when perseverance should naturally kick in to go 100 miles and hour to achieve life goals.

In addition I went to NYC this weekend and I made the casting call for a fashion show in New York City. It seemed like everything that could happen happened on that day it was like a strong hindrance force ,but through it all I made it and was cast for the show in NYC.

My advice to everyone out there is, We all get rejection and let downs in life but what u need to do is hold your head up and stick your chest out smile and go on with the next project …Did yall here me? "Move on don’t stop making progress to accomplish your goals." You never know what the future may hold for you. Oprah ,Beyonce, Halle Berry and others press through until they achieved their goals and they did not stop. They are still bringing the ultimate best to the industry. So why shouldn’t we?

So as “Nas” would say: People Hate me now, But I wont stop now.

Please mark you calendars for December 18,2010 this plus size model is going to be ripping the runway in a fashion show in Wilmington, Delaware . Come check me out all ticket info is on the flier on the Where's LaReena page . All proceeds are going to a wonderful cause which is benefiting the inner city youth in Wilmington, De.. Come out and show your support. Much love to everyone out there.

Holla back at me …..

Tune in tomorrow for more conversational blogging smooches


Lareena Larue

Saturday, December 4, 2010


Hello Loves ,

Thanks for tuning in today. Toady’s topic is beauty. Has anyone out there ever seen a drop dead gorgeous person who had a very nasty, ugly personality or disposition? After the experience it makes you think that they aren’t as pretty as you thought they were. Or have you ever seen a really unattractive person with the sweetest, genuine, and loving deposition? Then you think, "wow this person is truly beautiful." Guess what Love? It's because beauty starts within.

Beauty on the inside will always prevail! Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. No matter what we look like on the out side remember if you don't have a wonderful disposition the looks are worthless. I'd love to hear from you! List your stories and experiences, be an encouragement!

Please mark you calendars for December 18,2010 this plus size model is going to be ripping the runway in a fashion show in Wilmington, Delaware. Come check me out all ticket info is on the "Where's LaReena." All proceeds are going to a wonderful cause which is benefiting the inner city youth. Come out and show your support.

Holla back at me …..

Tune in tomorrow for more conversational blogging smooches




Lareena Larue

Friday, December 3, 2010

Forgiveness

Hello Loves ,

Thanks for tuning in today. I wanted to touch on a sensitive subject which is understanding forgiveness. You know I like to keep you informed and yes, I looked up the definition on Google. Forgiveness is to grant free pardon and to give up all claim on account of an offense or debt. Ladies and gentlemen this was a very hard thing for me to understand but I got it. Now I’m going to explain it to you. No one is perfect we've all wronged someone or have been wronged. It does no good to hold on to the account! Let it go! You free not just that person but yourself. You allow yourself to begin to heal the hurt.

So when I say “Forgiveness” people say, "why should I do that, I was the one who was violated or harmed, I didn’t break the relationship." My response is that it brings liberty to you and your soul. I know , I know, it sounds real crazy, but trust me Loves, it's a part of or journey in this thing called life. In order to move forward we have to stop looking back . Please believe me it works.

Think about the last time you were around someone that did something to you and the situation was not address. You don’t have to tell me your blood pressure didn't begin to rise. Before you knew it you were upset or even angry. These are negative emotions that can be avoided if you forgive and move on to the next chapter in your life . Even if they don’t receive it the weight is off you. Forgiveness is a process, much like anything else you are learning, its not automatic. It takes time but don't allow what happened to control you. Trust me I'm not saying not to acknowledge the wrong, but once you do, let it go!

I'm in NYC tonight loves! Check the "Where's LaReena" page for my next stop!

Holla back at me …..

Tune in tomorrow for more conversational blogging smooches



Lareena LaRue

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Letting go of the garbage!


Hello Loves ,

Thanks for tuning in today. I had to think long and hard on what the blog would be about today. The first thing that crossed my mind was getting rid of all garbage in our lives. So I look up the definition of garbage, it reads, the discarded food or waste or any other unwanted or useless material. Once again, in so many ways spoke to me! Because garbage can come in the form of people, places, things and situations that mean us no good. These very things are blocking our destiny and our future lifestyles.

Its time for us as individuals to take a good look at our lives and identify the trash. What is worth hanging on and what needs to tossed in the trash for good. I was at a conference once and I had a lot of issues going on and the woman told me to write down everything that was bothering me, Loves, I filled out three sheets of paper! The woman told me to ball the paper up and through them one by one. You know what I truly felt like something was lifted from my life.

Every time I thought about one of those issues, I spoke out loud to myself that it was over and it was in the trash. So I know everyone is going through something that is challenging so I encourage you all to practice this same exercise and be ye trash free!! I would love to hear all of your comments. Hit me back with your stories.


Don't forget you can catch me in NYC , tomorrow night and December 18th in Wilmington, DE. Check Where's LaReena page, link to the right , for details. All proceeds from the show in Wilmington, Delaware are going to a wonderful cause which will be benefiting the inner city youth. Come out and show your support.

Holla back at me …..



Tune in tomorrow for more conversational blogging smooches

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Creating your own style



Hello Loves ,

I’m back! As I started my day today I was looking through some photos and magazines and thought to myself everyone is starting to look a lot alike. This really concerned me as a member in the fashion industry. The sights weren’t appealing to me at all. The topic for today is: Creating your own style and being comfortable in it.

The definition of style is how something is done or how it happens, a dignified manner, that is a characteristic of a particular person or group of people or period. There dignified manner. I was watching a tv show and they were doing flash backs of old photo's of a woman, the audience began to laugh at the woman's old photo's, her response really spoke to me, she said,"On that day I felt like I was on top of the Fashion World." That's exactly how we should feel! It may not look like much to you but fashion represents freedom, individuality and personality. Remember what is fashion to me may not be fashion to you. With that being said lets let out creative minds move so we can turn this fashion world up side down with our creative thoughts, designs and talents.

Mark your calendar's Loves! I will be in the NYC, supporting a charity event for Cancer Research. The event is December 3,2010. Also get prepared for December 18,2010, because this plus size model is going to be ripping the runway! I'll be Wilmington, Delaware . Come check me out all ticket info is on the flier that is attached . All proceeds are going to a wonderful cause which is benefiting the inner city youth in Wilmington, De.. Come out and show your support.