Flamingo Love

I am in love with peacocks, owls and flamingo's!! Such intricate birds they are. I'm also a fan of quirky fun bags so when I seen it I knew I had to have it. Over the weekend I felt I'd be a tad vibrant. To be honest...I'm not a fan of shorts. I can wear dresses n skirts all day but shorts make me self-conscious. 

 

  

Guess since I like to encourage others to step outside the box or get outta their comfort zone, I should practice what I preach :7 I found these Michael Kors shorts from Nordstrom Rack about 2 or 3 summers ago. Actually right before I had my surgery and I seen em, checked the tag ($35) and paused becuz I had got em in a size 16 to be on the safe side BUT I was still nervous becuz y'all know these designer sizes fit smaller than normal. Anyhoo, I took the plunge n swapped em for a size 14 knowing dmnnnn well I wouldn't fit em any time soon but figured it would be something to look forward to; not only when I lost weight but muster up the balls to wear shorts.

 

So I threw em on, jiggly cellulite thighs n all n strutted my stuff. It actually wasn't that bad after all but I'm still not a shorts kinda gal. I'm sure we all have that garment of clothing still sitting in our closets with fresh tags and we just waiting for that "special" moment to wear it out. You try it on every now n then n admire urself at home in the mirror yet hang it back up for "another time". Hell I was just excited to even button em up becuz when I initially got em, they barely got over UH thigh lol. So I say all that to say...if I didn't say out loud how uncomfortable I am about wearing something you'd never know becuz I've learned ur own confidence will carry u a loooong way ;)

Shirt: H&M (vintage lol)
Shorts: MK +Nordstrom Rack
Bag: +ASOS
Shoes: +Nordstrom Rack (clearance #BOOP)

Push thruuuuu thighs :P

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Hello Summer!

Helloooooooooooo Summer!! Winter is my favorite season, Spring is my time for change and summer is just as refreshing because kids are out of school which means no traffic for the grown folks!! I look forward to cookouts and spontaneous trips to the beach (even tho i can't swim). Bright colors and my favorite...LESS CLOTHES!! I love having my feet out (does anybody else wear flip flops in the winter?) and the best part are the summer jams (omg i said jams-yikes) on the radio. For me it's officially summer when I hear the infamous Summer time by Will Smith and Can't You See by Total. OOOOOOOOH MY GAWD yeeees, I just turn the radio up loud n rock to it cuz it takes me back to those innocent summer days (and nights) from my younger years when you didn't have a care nor bill to worry bout. I always spent my summer with my dad which HAD to include me visiting my family in NC and that was the highlight of my summer. I don't care where else we went during the summer as long as I went to NC to see my cousins, life was grand #Living lol. As a city gal I've learned to appreciate country living more n more as I got older. We all grown now so when we get together we are now the "Remember When" folks like our elders **glances at walker as reality of aging sets in**

I wish I could ship Mason down to the country for the summer to enjoy the simple life I've experienced. No video games!! We made our own games up n would be out from morning to night-well I did have to indulge in some AC here n there cuz ummmm a sista don't like to sweat **waves pinky** What's the plan for summer??? We are gonna wing it. I like to be spontaneous so in between Mason driving me crazy with sleepovers; we'll squeeze in a road trip or 2. My driving limit is 4 hours but my stepma can drive from here to Africa wit no prob soooo maybe I'll recruit her for some cool places to go. Nashville anyone??!!!

Top: H&M (Spring 2015) Jeans: Forever 21 Clutch: Closed Clutches

Since Mason is now out of school I've recruited him to be my photographer haha!! He's responsible for the flicks in this post but let me tell you...it was NOT easy :7 He says I take too many pics **le sigh** the nerve of him!! I only made him get me from different angles for a good 45 min cuz I like to pick the Top 10 pics sheesh!! U would think I had him workin in a sweatshop **rolls eyes**

Dress: Thrifted from Marci suitcase on the cruise LOL

 

 Although it was rough getting Mason on board as my photographer, in the end he did a good job. Too bad for him being good cuz little does he know he's gonna be the official photographer any time we go for a walk n the spirit to pose hits me **cue evil laugh** Welcome to Summer...yall know it'll be here today n gone tomorrow as we are already knockin on July's door. Make the best of it guys and enjoooooooooy!!

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Guess The Color...Revealed

Figured it would be fun to play "Guess the color" cuz y'all know how I roll. I meeeean for a gal who's been subtle to extreme ya just never know wit me. Oh the beauty in the unknown! I've been wanting to try this color for a while now so when Mahogany threw the idea in my head it was a GO!! Yaaaaaaaas....

Now of course I couldn't present a new color without a face :P Plus I was just itching and my hands wouldn't keep still. I've been keeping it subtle lately cuz it's just easier to throw on as little as possible for a natural look. I need to start challenging myself and get back into what I love...COLOR!!! 

totally didn't want my ombre lip to be this way

Drugs of choice for the day:
Nars illuminous (Cardiz) set w/Mac Careblend powder (med dark); Mac Studio  Finish concealer (NW30)
Highlight: Mac soft n gentle & Lust msf (LE-Temp Rising Coll)
Not pictured: Brows-Mac Lingering/Anastasia Brow Wiz (Brunette)
Blush: Mac Gingerly (absolute fave)
Eyes: TF golden peach/UD NP 3; Bobbi Brown black gel liner, Sephora Outrageous mascara, random lashes

Kat Von D liquid hippies have been my absolute fave since they came out. I can't stop collecting em (I wear Bow n Arrow the most) I used Ayesha, Requiem and Mother

Ok Ok Ok...I know y'all like dmnnnn just get to the freakin hair already lol so after all the teasers n what not...without further ado **drumroll**

Top: @hustlevintage (IG)

That was fun right :) Reading folks shout out all these crazy colors lol, I'm like ummm hellooooo I have a 9 to 5 nooooow guys haha!! I know a good 2 people that did guess the right color **tee hee** 

Mahogany gave me gunmetal grey and it's everything I envisioned it would be. She never disappoints. I love seeing older women with grey hair. I call em Silver Foxes lol. I know many older women are dying their hair to run awaaaaay from the grey and I'm dying it to get TO the grey sheesh. I just sit in the chair n let her do her thing, walk out feeling like I'm bout to step on stage-to present an award lol. Don't worry...this shade is merely temporary becuz my staple blonde shade shall return. I will officially be short n blonde ALL summer long. 

 However, while I'm on the subject of makeup....figure I'd share my bloopers n secrets as well. My sister has been doing faces at Delaware State and I've been oh so proud to see her work. Like she is legit good and I'm not saying that cuz she's my sister. One tip I like to suggest is something I learned a few summers ago from an MUA I know locally (TeeJay) and also when I took Beatface Honey/Renny class. When you wanna know the truth about what ur face REALLY looking like...use that flash. Flash don't lie!! It's been plenty of instances where my bathroom light will have me feeling on Fleek but that natural light will have me like EEEK but honeychiiiiild...if u aint ALL the way together the flash will have u looking beat alright....beat the hell up as in do u need a medic :7

 

I use the flash with the light on and off-BUT only for special occasions and if I'm doin somebody else face. It's not something I'd do every single day before I leave out the house but I find it very helpful becuz I can look back on em and see what I need to improve on. I am my worst critic for sure. I already know I need to cover my under eyes (and set) more and need my highlighter mo' popping-FOR ME!!! I've been going light handed on the contour lately but nonetheless...this is what I do!! I study my pics and take notes for next time...U best to use the flash...or get embarrassed by someone else's lol. I know y'all be seeing these chicks unblended...seein where shyt starts n ends **wags finger** I'm trying to get to the point where it's well blended smoothly n seamlessly. I'm always open to more tips n tricks as well...Practice, Practice, Practice!!

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Lady Lilac

Once upon a time before I got back into the world of 9 to 5, I had lavender hair and I enjoyed every minute of it. It was so spur of the moment becuz I had all the intentions of just going blonde but Kelly Osbourne popped in my head so I called my stylist Mahogany (at Hairmania) and she said LET'S DO IT!!! Now I will admit I was quite nervous. I had never been super blonde let alone lavender. OMG-purple hair??? EEEEK!!! I just seized the moment n took the leap becuz I didn't wanna die wondering "hmmm what if" (as if when u die u randomly think of all the shyt u should've n could've done but still) plus I had already put it in the atmosphere that I was going to get a 9 to 5 last fall (which came into fruition cuz I claimed it-yes Lord) so I knew it was a now or never moment. #YOLO

My lavender hair days have come and gone but at least I can check it off my bucket list. I did feel like a unicorn of some sorts in public amongst a sea full of "normal" hair women'z. Then again with these bundles flung around I already feel like that without purple hair haha!! So fast forward to today's days n times...I have fallen accustomed to keeping my hair "professional" these days so I only have memories through pics of what once was **cue daydream to reminisce music** Well thank goodness there was a wig I seen in a beauty supply store just waiting on me. The lady said the company sent her the wrong color and nobody wanted to buy it since it's such an unusual color. I was quite surprised becuz now I see all kinds of bright colors from the rainbow being worn. I actually like Teal but seeeee not everybody rocking it right cuz they butchering they heads up off some DIY type shyt or clearly an uneducated stylist. My girl is playing nooooo games when it comes to healthy hair. Even as blonde as I am it's still soft. Y'all ever seen them crunchy dry looking blonde's? Yikes!! Walking round wit they head looking like if u touched it, u dipped ur hands in a box of corn flakes smh. 

My ratchet girl side has been satisfied and it's even better cuz it was on sale lol. Aaaah just another laid back, low key look to wear running errands on the weekends haha. Now y'all know I'm not good with wigs right??? I meeeean after an hour or so I'm ready to whip it off n pet it in my lap :( Laaaawd I don't know how y'all do it or maybe short hair has spoiled me that much but I do like the option of hair today, gone tomorrow. This shade of color isn't for the faint of hearts. You WILL be noticed and acknowledged whether good or bad. If you still feel it's too much...don't worry you can vicariously live thru me. I'll be the sacrificial lamb so you don't have to ;)

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