"Shopping is better than sex. If you're not satisfied after shopping you can make an exchange for something you really like. "
~Adrienne Gusoff
Friday, November 26, 2010
Thursday, November 25, 2010
HAPPY THANKSGIVING + What I'm Thankful For!
I hope everyone have a blessed and safe Turkey Day!!!
This is the last photo my Pop-pop and I took before he passed away. This was taken Thanksgiving 2009.
I am thankful for my family. My mom supports me in whatever I do no matter what. There are times that I am not feeling confident about things going on in my life but the sound of her voice just makes things better. She has been my personal cheerleader since day one and I know I would not have made it without her.
I am thankful for my boyfriend. He is a huge part of this blog and my life. Even when I'm mean and pissy, he's patient.
I am thankful for food, shelter, good health and peace-of-mind. God is good y'all!
I am thankful for my for my dog Cannon. He is expensive, moody and always in the way but he brings so much joy to my life. He is perfect!
I am thankful for you, my readers. I am thankful for all the love and support that you all show; for coming back, the beautiful comments, for following. You are truly the greatest!
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
My Definition of Beauty
~Beauty: n. bu-tee- 1.The confidence, health, happiness, balance, love, goodness, etc. radiating from a person. 2. The result, when living a life consistent with ones desires, values, goals and good intentions. 3. A person who looks at the world with bright optimism and hope, with a pleasant confident disposition and compassionate heart.
With this being a blog focused on makeup and clothing {outward appearance}I thought it would be important to share my definition of beauty for two reasons, 1) it will help you to get to know me a little better and 2) I received an email from a young lady that really touched my heart. This young lady is struggling with "beauty" and feeling beautiful in general. The email really touched me because I've been there. I didn't always think I was aesthetically pleasing, I questioned people when they told me I was pretty, I even wondered why guys were interested in me. After a lot of prayer and soul searching, I realized what I lacked was confidence and that my perception of beauty was all messed up.
As cliche as it may be, beauty really does start within. To me, being beautiful is simply just being you and being comfortable with who you are. Not conforming to societal stereotypes just because you want to fit in. Rising above the ordinary, being able to smile through adversity, meeting challenges-are all signs of real beauty to me. It has little to do with your appearance but whats in your heart.
I believe there is a difference between a beautiful person and someone I may describe as pretty. When I say someone is pretty I'm usually just describing their outward appearance. I may not know anything about them, never had a conversation with said person... so to me they're just pretty {sometimes the prettiest people can do the ugliest things}. A person I describe as beautiful has a certain glow that shines from within. Some may even say a beautiful spirit. It really doesn't matter what they look like or what they have on. There's nothing in this world that can take away someone's beauty.
Do I believe makeup can make you feel better? Heck Yeah. That's the whole point of this blog. When you look good, you feel good {and I want everyone to feel good} but if you're lacking confidence or if your spirit isn't right there isn't enough makeup in the world that will make you beautiful.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder so be sure to define beauty for yourself and strive to be that person.
With this being a blog focused on makeup and clothing {outward appearance}I thought it would be important to share my definition of beauty for two reasons, 1) it will help you to get to know me a little better and 2) I received an email from a young lady that really touched my heart. This young lady is struggling with "beauty" and feeling beautiful in general. The email really touched me because I've been there. I didn't always think I was aesthetically pleasing, I questioned people when they told me I was pretty, I even wondered why guys were interested in me. After a lot of prayer and soul searching, I realized what I lacked was confidence and that my perception of beauty was all messed up.
As cliche as it may be, beauty really does start within. To me, being beautiful is simply just being you and being comfortable with who you are. Not conforming to societal stereotypes just because you want to fit in. Rising above the ordinary, being able to smile through adversity, meeting challenges-are all signs of real beauty to me. It has little to do with your appearance but whats in your heart.
I believe there is a difference between a beautiful person and someone I may describe as pretty. When I say someone is pretty I'm usually just describing their outward appearance. I may not know anything about them, never had a conversation with said person... so to me they're just pretty {sometimes the prettiest people can do the ugliest things}. A person I describe as beautiful has a certain glow that shines from within. Some may even say a beautiful spirit. It really doesn't matter what they look like or what they have on. There's nothing in this world that can take away someone's beauty.
Do I believe makeup can make you feel better? Heck Yeah. That's the whole point of this blog. When you look good, you feel good {and I want everyone to feel good} but if you're lacking confidence or if your spirit isn't right there isn't enough makeup in the world that will make you beautiful.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder so be sure to define beauty for yourself and strive to be that person.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Tutorial | Silver Eye with a Purple Crease
What I Used
Face:
MAC Select SPF 15 Foundation
MAC Mineralized SkinFinish Dark
MAC Mineralized Skinfinish in Comfort
NYX Cream Blush in Orange
MAC Select Moisture Concealer
Eyes:
NYX Jumbo Pencil in Milk
Coastal Scents Palette
Rimmel London Noir Eyeliner
MAC BlackTrack FluidLine
MAC Studio Finish Concealer
Benefit Bad Gal Mascara
Red Cherry Lashes #47
Lips:
Iman Luxury Lip Shine in Expose'
Friday, November 19, 2010
Thursday, November 18, 2010
MAC for Nicki Minaj | Pink Friday 4 Lipstick
Any Nicki Minaj fans out there??
MAC will be releasing a limited edition lipstick in honor of the female MC named Pink Friday 4 which coincides with the rappers debut album "Pink Friday". The release date for this lipstick is still up in the air; some say this friday, others say next friday but according to MAC LiveChat detailed information will be released on Monday, November 22. I do know that the lipstick will only be available to four consecutive fridays so keep checking back for updates.
The lipstick is a satin finish and is said to be a cross between MAC's Pink Nouveau and A Girl About Town. How do you feel about the lipstick? Will you be purchasing?
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Winter-ize Your Wardrobe
The leaves are changing colors and the weather is getting cooler, so it’s about time to trade in your favorite summer sandals and tank tops for booties and cashmere sweaters. A change of seasons also serves as the perfect motivation to take on the otherwise daunting task of organizing your wardrobe. If you prep now, it’ll be easier to get the perfect ‘I just threw this on, but I’m still totally fab’ look.
If you haven’t worn it in a year, get rid of it. Consider donating anything that didn’t see the light of day this summer; you know one of the many rules of fashion - If you haven’t worn it in a year, get rid of it. I know it can hard to get rid of that cute little dress that we haven’t worn since college but its time. Just think about all of the room you’re making for fresh fall fashions like a stylish new faux fur vest or a fly oversized clutch.
Organization is virtue. Organization is often the key to getting the most mileage out of your wardrobe, and its also the hardest. You can save yourself a lot of time if you’re not down on all fours looking for the match to your favorite shoe! I’ve seen that some of our fav celeb fashionistas store their shoes in boxes with Polaroid pictures on the front or hang their clothing by color or category, find what works for you. Sometimes you just need to find the right tools (hangers, shoe racks). However, an organization system only works if you take time to use it. {That last sentence was for me LOL}
Store properly. Storing summer clothes is just as important as winter clothes. People take due diligence in making sure their winter wear is protected from wear and tear, moths, whatever, but you should also take time to store summer clothing away properly.
• Be sure to dry clean or wash clothes before storing them, stains can get worse over time
• Clothing should be stored in ventilated areas and bags to avoid mold or mildew formation, and to protect against fading.
• Keep your summer whites away from direct sunlight. White clothes contain colorless dyes that can turn yellow when they’re exposed to sunlight for long periods of time.
You don’t have to put everything away just yet. Don’t put all of your summer goodies away just yet. Many of the trends that were popular this summer will translate well into the fall season. Rock your mini dress with peep toe pumps and tights or layer that cute flowy camisole under chunky sweaters and structured jackets.
Now let’s start packing!
If you haven’t worn it in a year, get rid of it. Consider donating anything that didn’t see the light of day this summer; you know one of the many rules of fashion - If you haven’t worn it in a year, get rid of it. I know it can hard to get rid of that cute little dress that we haven’t worn since college but its time. Just think about all of the room you’re making for fresh fall fashions like a stylish new faux fur vest or a fly oversized clutch.
Organization is virtue. Organization is often the key to getting the most mileage out of your wardrobe, and its also the hardest. You can save yourself a lot of time if you’re not down on all fours looking for the match to your favorite shoe! I’ve seen that some of our fav celeb fashionistas store their shoes in boxes with Polaroid pictures on the front or hang their clothing by color or category, find what works for you. Sometimes you just need to find the right tools (hangers, shoe racks). However, an organization system only works if you take time to use it. {That last sentence was for me LOL}
Store properly. Storing summer clothes is just as important as winter clothes. People take due diligence in making sure their winter wear is protected from wear and tear, moths, whatever, but you should also take time to store summer clothing away properly.
• Be sure to dry clean or wash clothes before storing them, stains can get worse over time
• Clothing should be stored in ventilated areas and bags to avoid mold or mildew formation, and to protect against fading.
• Keep your summer whites away from direct sunlight. White clothes contain colorless dyes that can turn yellow when they’re exposed to sunlight for long periods of time.
You don’t have to put everything away just yet. Don’t put all of your summer goodies away just yet. Many of the trends that were popular this summer will translate well into the fall season. Rock your mini dress with peep toe pumps and tights or layer that cute flowy camisole under chunky sweaters and structured jackets.
Now let’s start packing!
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Outfit Post | Love Rain
Love rain down on me, on me, down on me...
Met him on a thursday, sunny afternoon
Cumulus clouds, 84 degrees
He was brown, deep
Said he wanted to talk about my mission
Listen to my past lives... Word?
Took me on long walks to places where butterflies rest easy
Talked about Moses and Mumia
Reparations, blue colors, memories of shell topped adidas
He was fresh... like summer peaches
Sweet on my mind like block parties and penny candy
Us was nice and warm, no jacket, no umbrella, just warm
At night we would watch the stars
And he would physically give me each and every one
I felt like cayenne pepper, red, hot, spicy
I felt Dizzy, Sonya, heaven, and Miles between my thighs
Better than love, we made delicious
He me had, had me he
He made me tongue tied
I could hear his rhythm in my thoughts
I was his sharp, his horn section
His boom and his bip
And he was my love...
Love rain down on me, on me, down on me
The rain was fallin and, and slowly and sweetly and stinging my eyes
And I could not see that he became my voodoo priest
And I was his faithful concubine
Wide open, wide, loose like bowels after collard greens
The mistake was made
Love slipped from my lips
Dripped down my chin and landed in his lap
And us became new
Now me non-clairvoyant and in love
Made the coochie easy and the obvious invisible
The rain was falling
And I couldn't see the season changing
And the vibe slipping off it's axis
Our beautiful melody became wildly staccato
The rain was falling and I could not see
That I was to be plowed and sowed and fertilized
And left to drown in his sunny afternoon
Cumulus clouds, 84 degrees, melody
Love rain down on me, on me, down on me
Dress-Vintage/Shoes-Aldo
Song: Jill Scott Love Rain
Met him on a thursday, sunny afternoon
Cumulus clouds, 84 degrees
He was brown, deep
Said he wanted to talk about my mission
Listen to my past lives... Word?
Took me on long walks to places where butterflies rest easy
Talked about Moses and Mumia
Reparations, blue colors, memories of shell topped adidas
He was fresh... like summer peaches
Sweet on my mind like block parties and penny candy
Us was nice and warm, no jacket, no umbrella, just warm
At night we would watch the stars
And he would physically give me each and every one
I felt like cayenne pepper, red, hot, spicy
I felt Dizzy, Sonya, heaven, and Miles between my thighs
Better than love, we made delicious
He me had, had me he
He made me tongue tied
I could hear his rhythm in my thoughts
I was his sharp, his horn section
His boom and his bip
And he was my love...
Love rain down on me, on me, down on me
The rain was fallin and, and slowly and sweetly and stinging my eyes
And I could not see that he became my voodoo priest
And I was his faithful concubine
Wide open, wide, loose like bowels after collard greens
The mistake was made
Love slipped from my lips
Dripped down my chin and landed in his lap
And us became new
Now me non-clairvoyant and in love
Made the coochie easy and the obvious invisible
The rain was falling
And I couldn't see the season changing
And the vibe slipping off it's axis
Our beautiful melody became wildly staccato
The rain was falling and I could not see
That I was to be plowed and sowed and fertilized
And left to drown in his sunny afternoon
Cumulus clouds, 84 degrees, melody
Love rain down on me, on me, down on me
Dress-Vintage/Shoes-Aldo
Song: Jill Scott Love Rain
Monday, November 15, 2010
Tutorial | Teal Eyes
What I Used:
MAC Select SPF 15 Foundation
MAC Mineralized SkinFinish Dark
Urban Decay Primer Potion
MAC Teal Pigment
MAC Spiced Chocolate Eyeshadow
MAC Studio Finish Concealer
MAC Ambering Rose Blush
MAC Viva Glam V lipstick
MAC C-Thru lipglass
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