Canary Velvet

                     

Jacket: H&M

Dress: Zara

Shoes: Converse

Choker: Forever 21

                     

                     

When I found this dress on sale on Zara's website, I added it to my cart as fast as I could! This dress was so affordable, that I decided to purchase another one! (In a different style of course) I only paid $7.99 for this dress, yes you read that correctly, $7.99! If you've ever shopped in a Zara store or online, you know that they can be quite expensive, but they sell pieces that you can wear for years.

I love the way this dress fits, because it's not too tight and it's not too oversized. I also love the brightness of this dress! It's an absolute closet staple. This piece is also very versatile, in that you can dress it up or down. Here you can see that I've gone for the more casual look with my converse sneakers, but if I wanted to dress this up a bit, I'd throw on some heels, add a silver necklace, and ditch the jacket (it's springtime).

What springtime trends are you rocking this year?

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Sunday, April 2, 2017

Canary Velvet

                      Jacket: H&M Dress: Zara Shoes: Converse Choker: Forever 21                                   ...

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Star Crushed Minerals

I first heard about the brand "Star Crushed Minerals" on Instagram. Elenor Barnes aka @Snitchery on Instagram, posted a picture of some swatches on her arm, along with a promo code. From the look of her swatches, I had to try some of these products for myself. 

I hopped onto my computer, went to the website, and began adding things into my cart. I  unintentionally bought the colors of the rainbow and intentionally bought some glitter adhesive (shown below)! 

Left to Right: 

Top Row- Dune Buggy Green, Orchid, Blue Lotus, Aged to Perfection Champagne

 Bottom Row- It's My Party, The Great  Pumpkin,  14K

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These shadows are highly pigmented, long lasting, and statement makers! I love that they are a finely  milled mineral formula, because this makes it easier to blend the  colors. 

FINAL  VERDICT: I will definitely be  purchasing more from this company, because not only do  they have amazing products, they also have exceptional customer  service!

If  you haven't  already, try these mineral shadows  for  yourself,  and let your inner unicorn out!

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Sunday, September 18, 2016

Star Crushed Minerals

I first heard about the brand "Star Crushed Minerals" on Instagram. Elenor Barnes aka @Snitchery on Instagram, posted a pi...

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The Balm: Mary-Lou Manizer

If you're addicted to YouTube and makeup like I am, then you already know about The Balm's Mary-Lou Manizer! I have been hearing about this product and watching tutorials with this product in it for years. I have contemplated buying this highlighter so many times,but I always put it off. I finally decided to purchase it after seeing it on Hautelook 3 times. The great thing about Hautelook is that all the items you find on this app and online are discounted, so instead of paying $24 for Mary-Lou, I only paid $12. 50% off? Yes please! 

 I currently have been loving my Morphe M510 to apply highlighters, because it provides a well blended application, and I love the amount of product it picks up.

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As you can see, this product is beautiful, and it looks great on dark skin. I cant wait to use this in upcoming makeup tutorials!

Beauty

Friday, February 12, 2016

The Balm: Mary-Lou Manizer

If you're addicted to YouTube and makeup like I am, then you already know about The Balm's Mary-Lou Manizer! I have been hearing ...

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Asos WANT-list

Asos has to be one of the trendiest websites today, with their huge range of clothing for women and men no matter their size! Asos is not limited to fashion though. They also sell knick knacks like phone cases and selfie sticks! I have yet to make an Asos purchase, mainly because they are quite expensive, but it's time that I start purchasing higher quality clothing, which requires me to spend a little more. These are just a few pieces and items that have caught my eye and that I have been wanting for a while now!

Asos

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Asos WANT-list

Asos has to be one of the trendiest websites today, with their huge range of clothing for women and men no matter their size! Asos is not li...

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TONYMOLY Face Mask Overload!

I think I might have a new obsession... Korean face masks!! What drew me to the TONYMOLY face masks in particular has to be their unique and cute packaging. You automatically know what flavor of mask you are getting my looking at the front of the packaging, where you'll find a large cartoon-like picture.

                              

The first mask I tried from this line was the Nutrition Avocado mask I automatically fell in love, because of how simple the mask was to use, and I could not stop laughing at how ridiculous my best friend looked in them.

On the top of each mask, you can see what type of treatment you will be getting from it. These masks are absolutely fool-proof, because they leave behind no mess, and they are so much fun to use.

Although the directions are in Korean, there are pictures that indicate the proper steps to take when using these masks. 

Normally, these masks retail for $3.00 each at ULTA, however I came across a bulk of them for $10.00 on Amazon! What an amazing steal! Of course I had to buy them, and lucky for you all, I linked the masks in the "SHOP THIS POST" section below!

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Saturday, January 9, 2016

TONYMOLY Face Mask Overload!

I think I might have a new obsession... Korean face masks!! What drew me to the TONYMOLY face masks in particular has to be their unique an...

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January 2016 LOOKBOOK

Since it's the beginning of a new year, I decided to get back to the start of it all! FASHION! This is the whole reason why I started making YouTube videos in the first place. I've just recently made some changes to my wardrobe and decided to share them in this lookbook. Hopefully these videos will help me gain some traction on my channel, and if so, I will definitely keep them coming!

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January 2016 LOOKBOOK

Since it's the beginning of a new year, I decided to get back to the start of it all! FASHION! This is the whole reason why I started ma...

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Best Beauty Products of 2015

In this video I share with you all my absolute favorite makeup products and tools from 2015. The products in this video range from high to low end, so there is literally something for everyone!

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Friday, January 8, 2016

Best Beauty Products of 2015

In this video I share with you all my absolute favorite makeup products and tools from 2015. The products in this video range from high to l...

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Social Media Numbers | What's the Importance?

"Social media Likes" seem to control today's generation. What I've noticed is girls doing any and everything to have thousands of followers on Instagram. The same thing goes for likes. I believe that this generation cares more about what their followers think of them, rather than their own happiness. 

Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with being influential on social media and gaining a large following. This is something I definitely want for myself. However, I do not think it's okay to make this the center of your universe and compromise who you are to be an Instagram celebrity.

It has even gotten to the point where there are special accounts made to increase one's follow count. My question is, why is it so important to have a plethora of followers on social media? I used to want to have all of these followers as well, but I sat back and wondered, what's the importance? 

We see celebrities, like the Kardashians, and IG models getting paid to post themselves using different products. A lot of the time they are posing in a risque fashion, wearing less than enough clothing to get their followers to purchase these products that may not even work! 

At the end of the day, there's nothing wrong with having a large following, or getting paid for sponsored posts. But, if these posts seem to put you in a compromising situation, sit back and figure out if that is really what you want to do. Why not post positive things that help others and become influencing in that way.

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Saturday, January 2, 2016

Social Media Numbers | What's the Importance?

"Social media Likes" seem to control today's generation. What I've noticed is girls doing any and everything to have thou...

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Motivational Mahoganies

Motivational Mahoganies is a new series to on blog, where I highlight some truly inspirational black women. 

Here's how Urban Dictionary defines "Mahogany" 

"Used in the term of a name, a female who is loud, most people see her having a attitude, diva, but she is mostly pretty, people rarely don't like her, she's outgoing and stubborn.If you don't like a Mahogany then its her attitude. They are great friends, but when you make them mad they make your life a living hell."

What I get from this definition is that a mahogany woman is strong and knows what she wants in life. She is not afraid to speak her mind, and she lights up a room. Like most people, she has her flaws, but who in this world is perfect? 

I hope these installments can provide some inspiration to you all as my audience, and shed some light on women who deserve accolades!

Inspiring

Sunday, December 20, 2015

Motivational Mahoganies

Motivational Mahoganies is a new series to on blog, where I highlight some truly inspirational black women.  Here's how Urban Dicti...

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LUSH Oatfix Fresh Face Mask

The If you have seen my Black Friday, you already know that I picked up LUSH's

Oatfix Fresh Face Mask. This mask is definitely a game changer! I have had my eyes on this mask for a while not, because I knew that oatmeal is great for your body, I wanted to see how good it would be for the skin.

According to LUSH's website, "sensitive, dry or irritated faces love Oatifix for its calming oats, softening mashed banana and ground almonds to slough away flaky skin." 

Oatifix can be used year-round on sensitive, dry skin in need of nourishment to keep it flexible and soft.

Some of the mask's key ingredients include natural oats, bananas, almonds, and vanilla. There are many other ingredients in this product that all work together to keep your skin healthy!

                                         

How to use:

(Derived from LUSH website)
Cleanse your face and pat dry. Smooth a good dollop of Fresh Face Mask over your entire face, making sure to avoid the eyes and mouth. Leave the mask on for about ten minutes (do not let the mask dry completely). Now is a good time to read the latest LUSH Times! …And finally, wash off with warm water and follow with your favorite toner and moisturizer.

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Saturday, December 19, 2015

LUSH Oatfix Fresh Face Mask

The If you have seen my Black Friday, you already know that I picked up LUSH's Oatfix Fresh Face Mask . This mask is definitely a ga...

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