Moving Within...

Nadia Aboulhosn moving from New York city June 26, 2015.

"It's been a real 4 years NY and you've helped me reach great success but I'm a southern bred and I need to be re-inspired. I'm not sure what journey I'm on. I do know I need to be around fam and make memories with the people who matter most. I read a quote last month from Steve Jobs that said -- “I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself: ‘If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?’ And whenever the answer has been ‘No’ for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something.”

I'm not fully happy here, maybe I won't be fully happy somewhere else but I do know this isn't for me anymore. I'm always trying to find new things out about myself and constantly grow. I'm ready to relearn and experience whatever next chapter this is of my life." - Nadia Aboulhosn, model  

Thoughts of Nadia.

Nadia, your musings. They are puzzling.

"Now they wanna act like I do no good, funny cause I really did more than I should."

Perhaps I know too little about the thought process of your ethnic background against the backdrop of the city you love so much: New York. . . 

Nadia Aboulhosn thinking ....

"They'd rather run up on me than towards their goals, who do you think running the show? You saw it in me at 20 years old. I got a pure soul, I don't do the hate, you don't worry bout fitting in when you custom made. If I was you, I wouldn't like me either." is something to ponder awhile. The last sentence puzzles a thoughtful mind... - Gregory E. Woods, Keeper of Stories 10.13.16

Nadia Aboulhosn delicately ....

Young lady with dedicated gentleness I heard you say, "I'm showin out, they can't stand me. I'm swervin off, they can't stand me." It is like your earlier words. You combine the negative assessment with positive assertions as if there is a need to expect both to come to you. - Gregory E. Woods, Keeper of Stories

Fashion tips for fine Black women...

CORPORATE WEAR
This ensemble is an easy to wear corporate attire that is simple and effortless.

Brown in brown so fine.

Fashion has taken different turn over the years at every turn new trends take over the scene. In the past many plus size women never felt they could be part of the growing industry or could appear as fabulous as their slimmer counterpart. But this is the 21^st century, a contemporary time in which plus size women can make bold statement with their attires, no more hiding in the closet ladies! Show those beautiful curve.

Here are some tips to show that a plus size woman can get her groove on whether its day time wear ,corporate wear, rocking jeans or dinner time . Rock on ladies!


Read for yourself. 

purple and brown fine.

Give To Life



full bodied Black woman

Life involves challenges
laying them down strategically
as much as answering their inner calling
such challenges create movement
and this movement belongs to the Soul ...
and it will activate within us change
because to live is to change
and to live long, is to change much. ~ Mereana Taki 6.8.15

 

 



Maori warriors from Mereana Taki

 

The Regular Women

the power of symbolism is in this photograph of Elly Mayday, Canadian plus size model.

Gallery of Ideals

white bra & panties worn by an African American woman

whose presence and beauty is unequaled in its dimensions.

CORE of Man's kind

Plus-size modelMarquita Pring's pretty legs & quiet disposition tell a story a child would know and a man should discern.
- Dawn Wolf, Keeper of Stories
5.22.15

"Strength of character embodies the host of human nature: curiosity."

- Gregory E. Woods, Keeper of Stories 5.22.15  

Plus-Size Model Joanne Borgella

 

SOFT, I AM

Fluvia Lacerda *official*

Fluvia Lacerda's face says many things and one in particular.

"Softness is conveyed by spirit of person and pretty is the perception of the softest way beauty can merge with kindness." ~ Gregory E. Woods, Keeper of Stories 12.21.13 

natural breasts of Angela Cummings 

PRACTICE 28



Fluvia Lacerda's face was done by Tara Taylor is an industry's way of not saying they could only add to what was perfect as much as temporal life allows perfect moments and precious things to co-exist as breathtaking and revealing at the same time in one face. - Gregory E. Woods, Keeper of Stories 12.21.13  

Do You Need To Hear From God?
Rev. Dr. Sinclair Grey III

In this life, I've discovered when you're preoccupied with too much stuff; you'll miss what's in front of you. Let me say it this way. If you're asking God for something, make sure you're not too busy overlooking the simple while focusing on the complicated. It's important for you to know God hears as well as answers prayers. The problem occurs when people don't hear Him because they allow people and things to interfere with what He has to say. Unless you have a relationship with God, you won't be able to discern whether it's God or your flesh talking. Many of the answers you're seeking are right in front of you. All you need to do is activate what's at your disposal to get them.

In this spiritual journey, I want to share with you how you're able to hear from God in your time of asking. The first thing you need to do is make sure you're doing what you need to do in fostering a positive and productive relationship with the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. You do this by studying God's Word daily, attending Bible study, going to church, and meditating on His Word. I can add more, but start with these. The second thing you need to do is make sure whatever you're asking God is in alliance to His will. In a real sense, don't ask out of selfish want, but out of concern for God's will to be done. Whenever you take your eyes off you and put them on God, you'll hear from God.

The Bible says when Hannah was praying for a son to be dedicated to God, she went to the temple and poured herself out spiritually, physically, and emotionally. The good news is that God heard her prayer and spoke through the prophet Eli by saying, "Go in peace, and the God of Israel grant your petition which you have asked of Him." Please don't miss this last point. When God provides you with your answer, it's not your time to analyze, criticize, or ponder. That's my word for you. God has what you stand in need of, all you need to do is listen. 12.20.13 

Navajo healer drawing sand designs by Walking the Red Road 

Veronica Virgo

Veronica Virgo

Veronica Virgo by Dan Owen Photographyand made up by Julia Rose
August 19, 2013

Veronica Virgo
photo- stungphoto.com (Feb 2013) 
MUA- Kylie Walden 
hair flower- NicCoCo Creations

damn!

The Chic Zebra

Gemma, the model, has strong elastic in the stomach area to give a more shapely look.  Those are the words chosen to sale this item. In my mind is something else. She has the body of a mature woman of African descent. It has lived; probably given birth. This body type doesn't get the relationship with the cultural perception of Beauty or as a doorway to divine essentials.

- Gregory E. Woods
10.9.13

The first time I saw this woman modeling those Portman shorts and the loose chemise in print media I felt the wind upon me, and gasped. She is modeling for Alison Oh Plus Model, but she is speaking to the essence of her joy, and the essential relationship with living with free expression. My first word may have been 'Damn!, but my thoughts were "That is such a feminine style of expression, the cloth and the design, that makes by suggestion the soft delicate movements spontaneously smile into the admiration of the woman wearing the outfit. The simplicity and the joy of free movement in the thought of the design agrees with the sense of entitlement to simple pleasures."

The third thing was a sound. It was the very old refrain from a commercial with the memorable phrase, "Nothing beats a great pair of legs!" - Gregory E. Woods, Keeper of Stories 11.8.13 

Doesn't she?

from Salena Lee's gallery doesn't she 

looks a lot like Traci Bingham! Oh, it is and like a lot of men we discovered her on Babe Watch. I mean the television series, Baywatch! Those were fun days and a wonderful hour from husband and father duties!

Feb. 16, 2013

Alison Oh Plus Model
May 16, 2013

FINE

Plus Size Model Sandy Dietrich

absolutely beautiful breasts & body of Tyra Banks

there are honest choices to make

Genevieve B.

face of Genevieve B. in natural 

"I like the honesty of choice before you took this picture, the honesty of face that is yours, and the integrity in your eyes. May these attributes carry you far in Life."  

~ Gregory E. Woods, 

Keeper of Stories 2.3.15

Genevieve B., a full bodied model on June 23, 2014 

What We Can Say About LIFE

Jennifer Hines in red shirt & blue jeans
with one of Joe Gibb's cars. 



I have to encourage you. I've enjoyed the simplicity of the joy you enjoy.
Your photographers are skilled at capturing this concept.
I hope your light carries you far.
- Gregory E. Woods, Keeper of Stories 1.3.15 

joyous African dancer

YESTERDAY, not long ago. . .

Emma-Jane
March 10, 2013

"45's, the Polaroid camera, the cabinet, the velvet pictures, the look of girls preening and dreaming about dates to the tunes from their record collections was as compelling then as now 60 some years later..." - Gregory E. Woods 4.11.13

NATIONAL NO BRA DAY TODAY

Roxy Tart

Roxy Tart
July 9, 2013

TOUCH

Emma Jane, model
Jan. 5, 2013

"What touches me most about the in-between times of life and death is the touch of beauty that sees itself through the veil. The veil is often thick in youth, reasonable later on, and near the end it thins. Each adjustment, or alteration is either of sacred value, or it is the intangible element that narrows life into judgment, or opens it into flames to glory in! By perception life is what it is."  © Gregory E. Woods 4.12.13

Emma Jane
Jan. 5, 2012

CONTRASTS IN IMAGE

Emma Jane on Feb. 12, 2013

Emma Jane on Feb. 12, 2013

EMMA

Emma-Jane
Nov. 1, 2012

in the heat of the day
Feb. 1, 2013

SACRED MAN

Lands' End

A Land's End model wearing a bittersweet coloured

Women's Plus Size Ponté Cowlneck Dress. 

It takes an exquisite beauty to create the feel of an ensemble cast of spells upon a man's spirit to attract the priestcraft of a type of man, who senses and embodies the yoke of being taught and the freedom of learning anew. The She of a Woman is not vexing to his spirit. It enhances and tells him stories. She is the revelations to come into his life. - Gregory E. Woods, Keeper of Stories 12.28.13 


A moving story

The same Land's End model wearing a bittersweet coloured

Women's Plus Size Ponté Cowlneck Dress as seen from behind! 

"Beauty is a secret in an open field where all can pray and wonder about it." - Gregory E. Woods