June 30, 2014

Personal Style | June Style Challenge - "Polka Dots and Stripes"

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Today is the final day of the June Style Challenge.  For five weeks, I shared my interpretation of a weekly style prompt and I appreciate you following the journey with me.  The final challenge for June is "Polka Dots and Stripes."  Of course, I love polka dots so I thought this would be easy; however, as I looked back on the month's style challenge, I realized I wore more black than I anticipated.  With this in mind, I tried to add color to this week's challenge.


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June 29, 2014

Beauty | Break Up With Your Makeup!


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My first word of advice when I am asked about makeup is making sure proper skincare is a part of your regimen.  Proper skincare is so much more important than makeup and taking care of your skin can reduce your need for makeup.  When it comes to skincare, everyone's skin is different which results in different needs for each person.  It wasn't until late high school that I learned my own skin needs.  I learned that one of the reasons I experienced acne on my forehead and chin area is because I have combination to oily skin and extra oil is produced in those areas.


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June 27, 2014

Beauty | HSN - Beginner's Guide to Bronzing, Highlighting & Contouring

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I will be honest with you ladies.  As much as I love sleep, I don't get a full eight hours of sleep every night.  Since I have hereditary dark circles under my eyes, it makes them even worse if I haven't gotten enough sleep.  My trick for concealing my circles is concealer and highlighting my cheek area.  The coverage from the concealer and brightness of the highlight make my face look fresh and alert.  Since I'm a fan of highlighting, I was excited when HSN wanted to share a new video featuring Nurbexo, Beginner's Guide to Bronzing, Highlighting & Contouring, with each of you.

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June 25, 2014

Events | Meeting Dr. Travis Stork & Learning About #CrestProHealth Tartar Protection Rinse

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Beyond fashion and natural hair, I am passionate about skincare and oral health.  One essential part of my personal beauty routine is ensuring my teeth are the healthiest they can be.  I have always been fixated on a white smile, but it wasn't until after college and unfortunately a root canal, that I realized the actual health of my teeth is far more important.  It's great to know that Crest now has a mouthwash innovation, Crest Pro-Health Tartar Protection Rinse, that delivers both anti-cavity and anti-tartar benefits in one.


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June 23, 2014

Personal Style | June Style Challenge - "Sneakers and Skirts"

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Can you believe that after this week there is only one more week of the June Style Challenge?  Time truly flies and I have to admit...  Out of all of the challenges we have done so far, this week's was the most different for me.  Week Four's challenge is "Sneakers and Skirts."  I rarely wear sneakers and the thought of pairing them with a skirt was totally beyond my norm, but what is a challenge without pushing your normal boundaries?


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June 20, 2014

Beauty | Noxzema Post-Music Festival Recovery Guide

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With summer being right around the corner, I know that so many of us are gearing up for our summer plans.  Whether it be day trips to the beach, an outdoor concert or family reunion, we all undoubtedly will be on the go this summer.  With this in mind, I wanted to share the Noxzema Post-Music Festival Recovery Guide with you.  It honestly is the perfect guide for recovery after any lengthy summer event.


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June 18, 2014

Beauty | What “CURVY” Means to Us

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Today's post is particularly special because I am teaming up with other plus size bloggers to share what I feel the word curvy means.  I have always felt the word curvy was a sexy, empowering word, but it wasn't one that I heard very often until I became an adult.  I remember looking in the mirror as a teenager with my pear shape and wondering why did my hips have to be so large.  It wasn't until later that I started to embrace my curves and even feel a hint of sexiness with them.


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June 16, 2014

Personal Style | June Style Challenge - "Monochromatic Me"

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Today we are officially at the halfway mark of the June Style Challenge!  This challenge has been so much fun and I have truly enjoyed seeing the looks that the other ladies have come up with as well as expanding my own fashion sense.  This Monday is Week Three of the challenge and our challenge this week is "Monochromatic Me."  Our challenge is to wear only one color from head to toe.



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June 12, 2014

Events | Macy's Welcomes Makeover Master Clinton Kelly Recap

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Last Friday I had the amazing opportunity to see Clinton Kelly at Macy's at The Streets of Southpoint in Durham, North Carolina.  After watching Clinton for over 10 years on television, I could not believe I was going to have the opportunity to see him in person in my home state.  His sold out presentation included a fashion show, question and answer portion and more!


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June 10, 2014

Events | Belk Bobbi Brown Master Class Recap

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Last week I had the opportunity to attend the Bobbi Brown Master Class in the Bobbi Brown Studio inside Belk at Crabtree Valley Mall.  The master class was to introduce us to Bobbi Brown.  Zenia shared with us how Bobbi Brown began and her beliefs regarding skincare and makeup.  It is evident that Bobbi Brown believes in great skin first and then naturally beautiful makeup.

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June 9, 2014

Personal Style | June Style Challenge - "Thrifted from Head to Toe"

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We are officially on Week Two of the June Style Challenge!  Last week, our challenge was "Sparkle and Shine," and this week we are focusing on "Thrifted from Head to Toe."  With this week's challenge, we were required to wear all thrifted pieces minus shoes.  Surprisingly for this challenge, I was able to wear a completely thrifted look including shoes.

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June 7, 2014

Personal Style | May Style Recap

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As I was putting the May Style Recap together, I realized that I wore a lot of prints last month!  I love that as I get older, my style is changing.  I'm taking more risks and embracing more prints.  Plus, the best part is each outfit from last month consisted of either a clearance or thrift store find.  No matter what your budget is, I still feel that you can be fashionable.  I take a lot of inspiration from other bloggers and recreate/create looks for a cheaper price.


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June 6, 2014

Beauty | Benefit Cosmetics Brow Bar - Brow Tinting Experience

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If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram, you may know that I am very passionate about great brows.  I began visiting Tia at the Benefit Brow Bar in Crabtree Valley Mall over a year ago.  When I first began going to Tia, my brows really needed help!  Tia hooked me up with gorgeous brows that now have a wonderful shape.  Now the Brow Bar has introduced something new along with their wax services.  They now have brow tinting.


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June 4, 2014

Natural Hair | KeraVada Review

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It has been a little while since I have shared a hair update.  I will be protective styling soon.  If you are looking for a protective style for the summer, check out this Pinterest board for inspiration.  While I haven't made any changes to my hair, I have definitely been exploring different hair care products, including KeraVada.  KeraVada sent me three products from their product line to review.  Keep reading to learn more...


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June 2, 2014

Personal Style | June Style Challenge - "Sparkle and Shine"

Hello Beauties!

Last week on Instagram, I announced that this month, I am participating in a June Style Challenge hosted by Personal Bravery.  She along with Sincerely Kay J, Adorned DC will be bringing you our personal interpretations of five looks this month.  Each look will be shared on Monday.  This week's challenge, Sparkle and Shine, includes incorporating sequins into our outfit.


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