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Highlighters for Melanin Beauties
In my Beauty Hit List Volume II post I promised you highlighters. I’m back today to make good on that promise! Previously I’d only dipped my toe in the highlighter pond. This was partly because I struggled with adult acne. Adding highlighers to my textured skin just didn’t seem to make sense to me. But the year of 2018 brought me better skin and saw me dive head first into the world of highlighters. Here are a few that I wore on repeat all 2018. Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder Technically this first product is not a highlighter, but an illuminating finishing powder. While I would never apply one of these…
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Shoes I’m Loving Right Now
Marilyn Monroe said it best, “Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world.” I don’t know about you, but I love myself a good shoe! However, what exactly constitutes “a good shoe” varies depending upon the occasion. I’ve done quite a bit of updating to my shoe wardrobe recently so I thought I’d share with you the shoes I’m loving right now and why. Heels Daisie This pair of shoes is what I’d call a “no-brainer” Every woman needs a basic, black pump in her closet. Whether you’re planning to wear them for a Saturday night out, a Sunday morning in church, to a wedding or…
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Candy Colored Stripes and Fringe
Spring Cometh It’s official! Punxsutawney Phil has spoken and it’s gonna be an early spring for 2019! Ok… so maybe Phil doesn’t really know, but one thing we do know for sure is that spring cometh. She comes every year, like clock work right at the end of winter. While we have no idea of knowing when the weather will warm up and stay warm there is still no time like the present to start “brightening” up our wardrobes a bit with some bright candy colored stripes. Each season I like to pick up a few new pieces to spruce up my wardrobe. While there may still be a lot…
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Valentines OOTD: Transitioning from Office to Night
Finding that perfect Valentines date night outfit has just gotten easier for the working woman. Every woman wants to look her absolute best on Valentines Day. But let’s face it, for the average professional woman, there’s not enough hours in the day. And by no means am I suggesting that it can’t be done. It just requires extra planning. Which is why I’m here to offer assistance in finding your Valentine Ootd. Valentines Transitioning Piece Instead of the classic red, this year I’m rocking neutrals and shades of pink. I’m going for a “girlie girl” look for both my Valentine day and night outfit. I mean let’s face it, who…
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OOTD: 80’s Inspired Athleisure
For years I avoided the whole leggings and athleisure trend. I just didn’t think of leggings as “bottoms.” However, I’m happy to say that even though I’m well into my thirties I continue to evolve. So much so that for me, leggings are now a weekend and travel staple. You’re probably wondering what it was that finally made me eat my words and jump on the bandwagon. In one word, airplanes. Over the last few years I’ve spent a good chunk of time flying back and forth, and here and there. Airplanes are notorious for being cramped and uncomfortable, and as far as I’m concerned, they are cold too. I’ve…
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Living after Death: Finding Sunshine During the Storm
Learning to find sunshine in difficult times. The constant yet ever changing learning curve of losing a loved one.
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Top 5 Must Visit Brunch Spots NYC
New York has definitely become one of my top 5 must travel to destinations for my husband and I. What’s not to love about New York City? The scenery, the fast paced atmosphere, the shops, the food, the entertainment, the touristic attractions, the nightlife, and these are just some of the things that keep me busy during our trips to the “Big Apple”. One of the main “To Do’s” on any vacation at any destination is to seek out the best brunch spots. Here are my top 5 brunch spots in Midtown and Lower Manhattan. These restaurants are definitely a must for anyone looking for delicious food, cozy yet sophisticated…
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Beauty Hit List: Must Have Makeup
Hi lovies! Last week, in my Beauty Hit List: Must Have Beauty Products, I shared with you my all time favorite, cannot live without beauty products. Today I’m sharing with you the items in my makeup bag that I absolutely must have! I’ll go ahead and tell you that while I do own some products in the way of eye and face palettes I’ve found over the last couple of years that I reach for those products very infrequently. My everyday makeup routine is all about skin, and of course my signature bold lip. My morning routine includes a thirty minute commute, and while I understand that’s not hugely significant…
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One Piece, Five Looks: Sweater Dress
Recently while browsing the Express website, as I often do, I came across this super cute sweater dress. When I saw it I immediately knew that I had the perfect piece to pair it with already in my closet. The dress was on sale and available in my size so I grabbed it up. Fast forward to a few days later when the dress arrived, like a kid on Christmas I ripped open the bag. I was excited to try it on and see if “the look” I had put together in my head translated in real life. Luckily it did, but as I was standing in front of my…
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Beauty Hit List: Must Have Beauty Products
In my Confessions of a Beauty Addict: Part I post, I shared with you how I purged my beauty product collection and in Part II I shared some tips and tricks that I’ve employed ever since to help me ensure that I only keep products in my stash that are truly useful to me. In the next couple of posts I’ll be sharing with you those products that made the cut for me. The ones that I absolutely cannot live without! Ok, maybe that’s a tad bit dramatic, but you get the picture. While I’m at it I’ll also tell you what it is about each product that keeps me…
