BLESSEDNBEAUTIFULONE

2012-03-07T20:36:00.003-08:00

Guys I'm having issues posting so until I get it fixed I won't be posting as much. Sorry.

2012-02-14T16:30:00.000-08:00

I've been loving this bag from Jcpenny's:

2012-01-22T09:40:00.000-08:00

I love this gloss by Black Radiance!!!!!

2012-01-21T14:23:00.000-08:00

USING COUPONS AND MAKING MONEY!!!

2012-01-14T13:18:00.001-08:00

HOW I STORE SOME OF MY EARRING

I purchased this from Bed bath and beyond for around $25.00 One great feature it offers is the ability to turn: making it easy to see and reach all of your pieces :)
I requested a second one as a Christmas gift so now I have two!!

2012-01-09T17:50:00.000-08:00

COUPONING!!!!!!

I've just started couponing and it's great! All of these items were purchased for under $20 well $19.55 to be exact. I used coupons from the Sunday's newspaper, coupons.com as well as store coupons. I've been inspired by a few youtubers, that have this thing on lock :) So,I'm picking up the tricks of the trade slowly but surely.

The items were purchased from CVS and Rite aid. I will list a few of the channels that give great tips:

http://www.youtube.com/user/savingwithvetta
http://www.youtube.com/user/couponshoppinwitjane
http://www.youtube.com/user/pinchingpennies2011

2011-11-13T16:52:00.000-08:00

Beyonce

2011-11-06T10:24:00.000-08:00

STAPLE PIECES

A great black and neutral bag can go with any outfit

An ankle boot/ booties is on the top of my list when it comes to foot wear

A long boot in an amazing color and texture is a great eye catcher

What are some of your favorites pieces?

2011-11-03T17:38:00.000-07:00

NAILS

2011-10-26T15:54:00.000-07:00

I WANT TO TRY THESE HAIRSYLES !!!!!!!!

2011-10-23T16:36:00.000-07:00

KELLY ROWLAND

2011-10-22T13:07:00.000-07:00

BH COSMETICS 120 PALETTE #2

although, I ordered number 3 but was shipped #2

it was a good thing because I get to keep this one and

the new pallet will arrive on Wed. :)

The pay off in color is pretty good for most of the colors. There are a few that won't wear well without a base and some that are super pigmented. I did a few swatches for you guys to see and when my other pallet comes in I will post it as well.

2011-10-21T19:40:00.000-07:00

HOW I STORE SOME OF MY NAIL POLISHES :)

My polishes are sitting on a spice rack that can be found at Bed Bath n Beyond or Target.

I have more polishes so I'm not sure if I should buy another spice rack or come up with a

different idea. But for now it works and it looks pretty neat.

2011-10-20T16:32:00.000-07:00

PICTURES OF MY HAIR ALONG MY HAIR JOURNEY. I'M WORKING TOWARDS "BSL"(BRA STRAP LENGTH)

2011-10-18T14:09:00.000-07:00

Products that make cleaning Fun and Easy!!!!!

* Door knobs, light switches, toilet handles and seats.
* love to use in the kitchen

* I love this product: Now I purchase the larger containers :) They are very convenient.

* love the smell of both products. The orange glo gives a great shine but the pledge cleans and shines.

* Windex is such a great product. Now that they come in a variety of fragrances makes it even better.

* Fantastik is a product I can always depend on working well. It's great for the kitchen but I'm having a hard time finding this specific line. In the past, I've purchased it at the Home Depot.

* The green works is pretty good. I love that it's an all natural product.

* Soft scrub is amazing: I love to spray the inside of my toilet before I scrub it and

it does most of the work for me :) It's also great for the tub.

2011-10-15T20:19:00.000-07:00

NAILS

2011-10-10T16:35:00.000-07:00

DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT OPRAH TONIGHT AT 8P.M.

2011-10-10T15:07:00.000-07:00

CHECK OUT ONE OF THERE HOMES !!

(WILL & JADA)

2011-10-04T18:18:00.000-07:00

A NEW "FAVORITE" BLUSH: NYX CREAM BLUSH IN ORANGE

I usually add NYX Cinnamon blush or NYC Mosaic bronzing powder over it. Some of the label came off so I don't know the full name. But it's a mixture of orange, brown and cream.

2011-10-01T20:31:00.000-07:00

LADIES IN BLACK

2011-09-23T19:15:00.000-07:00

PICTURES FROM MY CRUISE TO JAMAICA: CAYMAN ISLANDS AND OCHO RIOS

2011-09-21T22:08:00.001-07:00

PRODUCTS I WANT TO TRY:

2011-09-01T17:51:00.001-07:00

La La Looks great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2011-07-20T21:00:00.000-07:00

Flawless makeup!!!

2011-07-20T20:01:00.000-07:00

COUPLES IN THE LIME LIGHT!!

2011-06-07T19:34:00.000-07:00

Finally reached arm pit length!!! Actually I'm slightly past it :)

2011-05-17T18:54:00.001-07:00

Nail Colors for the Season W/ Swatches

Click Pic for larger View

From left to right

Sinful Colors: 293 Gorgeous

Milani: 12 Winter Wine

Sinful Colors: 30 Courtney Orange

Milani: 33 Metallic Mango

Pure Ice: Honey Do

Milani: 35 Brown-A-Licious

2011-01-01T15:42:00.000-08:00

FAVORITES FOR 2010

Velvet Amber Blackberry fragrance from Victoria Secret

Boots are Cute and Comfortable!!

Ginger and Pear hand wash from Bath and Body works

Caress exfoliating body wash: Burnt Brown Sugar& Karite Butter (AMAZING)
Rohto: a little pricey but well worth it!!

Tea Tree Oil: wonderful for my hand and foot soaks

Jacket from Jcpennys. Also have it in Tan

Rimmel nail Polish: my favorite nude color (200 Bare Naked)

Conair foot bath: WONDERFUL :)

Avant - Don't Take Your Love Away

2010-12-22T19:16:00.000-08:00

2010-12-22T18:55:00.000-08:00

CELEBRITY CRUSH: AVANT

Not only is he handsome but he can really

Sing

I can listen to his music all night.

His lips are amazing and his eyes speak to me :)

Just had to share!!!!!

2010-12-14T19:25:00.000-08:00

RIHANNA

2010-12-14T19:06:00.000-08:00

Nails

Milani Polish in: Winter Wine
Elf Polish in: Royal Purple

2010-12-11T19:32:00.000-08:00

LA FEMME ROUGE

COLORS LEFT TO RIGHT: GRAPE, RUSSET, MAGENTA

These blushes are extremely pigmented. Trust me a little goes a long way and guess
what they're very inexpensive!!

(pan only) $2.50 YES!!! that's correct and I must say, it's right up there with MAC

AfricanExport on YouTube has a video featuring these blushes.
Go check out her video.

You can purchase them online at makeupmania.com

My favorite right now is "Russet"

HAPPY SHOPPING :)

2010-12-07T18:25:00.000-08:00

I love fashion!!!

I would enjoy rockin each outfit

2010-12-04T20:45:00.000-08:00

HAIR UPDATE

November 2010

(before trim)

July 2010

2010-11-07T10:56:00.000-08:00

NEW PRODUCTS AND OLD FAVORITES

I FOUND AN INDIAN MARKET IN MY AREA AND PICKED UP A FEW PRODUCTS.

DABUR VATIKA OIL (PURE COCONUT OIL WITH HENNA, AMLA AND LEMON OIL) IT SMELLS WONDERFUL. I USED IT AS AN OVERNIGHT TREATMENT BECAUSE I WILL BE WASHING MY HAIR TODAY

JAMILA HENNA IS LIKE A DEEP CONDITIONER THAT I USE ONCE A MONTH.
THIS WILL BE MY FIRST TIME USING THIS BRAND OF HENNA.

DEBUR AMLA OIL THIS WILL BE MY FIRST TIME USING THIS OIL AND I PLAN TO
ADD IT TO MY DEEP CONDITIONER.

GRAPE SEED OIL: ONLY ONE DOLLAR AT MY BEAUTY SUPPLY STORE AND I LOVE IT!!!!
IT'S MIXED WITH OTHER OILS: (SWEET ALMOND, OLIVE, SUNFLOWER, CASTOR,
WHEAT GERM AND VITAMIN E OIL) IT GIVES MY MY HAIR A BEAUTIFUL SHINE
AND I LIKE THE SMELL AS WELL.

ELASTA QP-DPR-11: IS AN OLD FAVORITE. IT'S A MOISTURIZING CONDITIONER
THAT REPAIRS DAMAGED, BRITTLE AND DRY HAIR. IT HAS 11 PLANT EXTRACTS,
ORGANIC OILS & VITAMINS.

AUYBREY ORGANICS: IN HONEYSUCKLE ROSE. IT HAS 100% NATURAL INGREDIENTS
(MOISTURIZING COND) ONLY TRIED IT ONCE BUT WILL DO A REVIEW ON IT LATER.

CREST 3D WHITE TOOTHPASTE:

I'VE HEARD A FEW REVIEWS ON THIS AND WANTED TO GIVE IT A TRY. I'VE ONLY USED IT A FEW TIMES SO THE VERDICTS OUT FOR NOW BUT MY MOUTH FEELS VERY FRESH AND CLEAN AFTERWARDS :)

2010-10-29T18:43:00.001-07:00

STORAGE IDEAS!!!

This is a plate holder I purchased from target. I got this idea from a fellow

You Tuber :}

I purchased this from Office Max. It's kept in my bathroom closet. I store various items from: makeup, cleansers, hair accessories, hair products, ect...... Once I get it situated I'll take some pics

2010-10-24T16:53:00.000-07:00

ART WORK FROM MY SON

God has blessed my son with many gifts/talents and drawing is one of them. Just wanted to share some

with you.

Recently, he was honored by his school for earning a G. P. A. of 3.5 or higher

for 2010 and was awarded with a pen (pictured) Yes, I'm a proud mother!!!!!!

2010-10-12T16:34:00.000-07:00

NICE EVERYDAY LOOKS:

I like the ways she combines various shades of brown to complete her outfit

She embraced color through her belt and it gave her outfit a new look

Great mixture of styles: ultimately she created her own.

I love the jacket (cut and color) She is wearing the clothing not the other way around!!!

Simple dress but the two patterns give the dress movement.

2010-10-10T15:03:00.000-07:00

Check out my new purchases!!!

I got a great deal on these boots at JC Penney.
They were originally $110.00 but were on sale for
$59.99 So, I had to get two pair one in black suede
and the other in brown. Yes, I also had a coupon
that saved me an additional 20 dollars :)

2010-10-05T16:37:00.000-07:00

NYX TINTED LIP SPA!!! GREAT FOR THOSE WHO CHOOSE GLOSS OVER LIPSTICK :)

Tinted Lip Spa: (from left to right)

Matador, Hush, Orange Passion. "Tea" lipstick

Also purchased "Nirvana" (tinted lip spa) not shown in the picture

Nude lip combo I'm rocking lately is NYX " Tea" lipstick and NYX lip gloss in "Tanned"

All purchases made a Cherry Culture. I'm lovin them :) The color is truly build able so enjoy wearing it your way.

Keyshia Cole - Trust ft. Monica

2010-10-02T18:41:00.000-07:00

I can't wait until Keshia Coles drops a new cd. She's busy being a new mom and spending a lot of time with her new love :) I love this collaboration with Monica. Take a listen.

2010-09-27T16:11:00.000-07:00

TAKING A CRUISE TO JAMAICA IN JULY!!!!!!!!!

I look forward to visiting such a beautiful place with my love ones. All the sounds you hear at the beach from the movement of the water is soooooo relaxing :) I will share some of my
experiences when I return home. Just wanted to share my "BLESSING" with you.
I know it's not just around the corner but I applied for my passport the other day and I
got excited all over again :)

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2010-09-02T15:35:00.001-07:00

Went back home to New York for family vacation: August 2010

This is the house I grew up in

We went to the wax museum: Ru Paul

Walked the Brooklyn Bridge

The M&M Store was pretty cool.

Took pictures of national monuments

Went to the Native American Museum

We had a ball :)

2010-08-29T11:58:00.000-07:00

Cute & Funny Photos

Marvin Sapp Official Music Video - Never Would Have Made It

2010-08-24T21:01:00.000-07:00

I'm Stronger, I'm Wiser, and so much Better

I wanted to encourage those who may be going through a tough time. Know that it will get better!!

This song reminds me of how God will keep you...... even when it seems like hell is breaking out all around you. When I look back on that rough time in my life yes, I can remember some of the pain but what I remember most was the growth and freedom I felt in my spirit. This situation brought out the best in me and so like the song says I'm stronger, wiser and better.

I've been told that some would have crumbled if they would have been in my shoes but God is faithful and he will never leave or forsake you.... The truth is: I really like the woman I've become as a result of this and I'm truly enjoy my life now!!! So my sisters and brothers hold on: it all will work out for YOUR GOOD :)

2010-08-11T19:39:00.000-07:00

SMITH'S ALWAYS IN STYLE

2010-08-11T19:22:00.000-07:00

I WANT TO PUT A SPOT ON WILL & JADA

A COUPLE TO ADMIRE WITH A FAMILY STUCTURE

THAT'S AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!

2010-08-08T00:50:00.000-07:00

EYE CANDY :)~

2010-08-08T00:35:00.000-07:00

I love shoes and purses!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

These boots you can dress up or down: great for work or a night out

I'm loving the color on these babies :)

2010-08-01T13:08:00.000-07:00

CO WASH

6 WEEKS POST

Items used:

Pre poo: Queen Helen Cholesterol-grapeseed oil, (essential oils) Rosemary and Tea Tree oil and used a heating cap for 30 Min's

Co-Wash: Sunsilk Straighten-up conditioner (used for the first time) the slip was incredible

Deep Conditioned: (generic) Matrix Cond. Balm- with heating cap for 30 Min's

Leave in: Silk n Child detangler, Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship, and Aphogee Green Tea Restructurizer - blow dry on Cool setting

2010-07-25T18:20:00.001-07:00

COSMETICS

Maybelline dream matte mousse in Carmel Dark
Mac mineralize skinfinish natural in Dark
Milani minerals blush in #202 Sunset Beach
Maybelline great lash in Blackest Black: curved brush
Clinique long last gloss wear SPF 15 in Knockout Nude

Some of my faves..... I just purchased the Mac Mineralize skinfinish after hearing so much buzz about it on YouTube. It is pretty good!!!!!!!!!!! I really love the blush because it gives my skin such a glow.

These item were purchased online when there was a sale :) The only one I used so far is the Contouring Blush & Bronzing powder and I like it ....... I got compliments on my face when I wore it. I'll give update once I've had a chance wear some of the other items.

Monica - Love All Over Me

2010-07-23T17:48:00.000-07:00

What a wonderful song and video but what decision would you make?

I'm not sure? There was a time that I had "love all over me" and never thought it would end but it did. (First love) Time showed me that this individual was not the one for me .... even when I thought he was. I believe who is meant for you will ultimately be in your life. Sometimes who we think is for us really isn't. There are some who pretend to be the one for you but guess what.... that illusion can only last but so long. So in the meantime and between time just continue to love you and enjoy life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;)

2010-07-17T23:42:00.000-07:00

NICE HAIRSTYLES

Check this out!!!!!!

2010-07-16T22:43:00.000-07:00

Pictures are like mini movies to me.

I enjoy looking at them more than once
Its fun taking the journey with the creator
Each time you embrace the work you walk away with different ideas, conclusions and beliefs :)

2010-07-16T22:27:00.000-07:00

Kelis enjoys embracing her own style

Nails Polishes

2010-07-16T21:28:00.000-07:00

I ENJOY CHANGING MY NAIL COLOR

OPI Nail Lacquer can be found in Ulta-Target ect..

Barefoot in Barcelona (nice neutral color)

Purple with a Purpose (Purple color)

My Private Jet (Deep grey with silver sparkles) Pretty

I purchased "Wild and Crazy" polish at my local beauty store

Lazy day W16 (burnt orange color)

Gypsy Girl W33 (green color)

Larousse W18 (Lavender color) My favorite!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HAIR PRODUCTS

2010-07-11T08:03:00.000-07:00

ONE OF MY FAVS: PURE UNREFINED COCONUT OIL

oil scalp, seal ends, use as a deep conditioner and prepoo

HERBAL ESSENCE CONDITIONER:

Hello Hydration (moisturizing conditioner)

Long Term Relationship

Used as prepoo, cowash, moisturizer for braid outs ect..

REDKEN SMOOTH DOWN

leave In detangler.

Love!!!!!!!!!!!! It makes my hair feel so soft

JAMAICAN BLACK CASTOR OIL

Another favorite!!!!!!!!!!

Used to oil scalp, overnight deep conditioner, seal ends

This product has thicken my hair and improved the

thinning areas around my hair line.

HAIR FORUM I FOLLOW:

KeepitSimpleSista - My Hair Sistas-

Hairlista Inc.- Hairjunktion.com

BEAUTIFUL COUPLES

2010-07-09T16:54:00.000-07:00

REAL LOVE FEELS "AMAZING"

Beyonce and Jay-Z
Rocking the Stage and T.V.

Hits like:

"Empire State Of mind"
"Single Ladies"
"Deja Vu"

Denzel Washington and Wife

He is amazing on Screen and Broadway

Now appearing in "Fences" a Broadway Play

Mother and sister attended recently and loved it!!!

Ludacris and Girlfriend

Wonderful Rapper
"My Chicks Bad"
"Money Maker"

Mr. and Mrs. Crews

You can find Mr. Crews on tv's "Everyone Hate Chris"

The Smith's : Jada and Will

One of Hollwoods powerful couple and my inspiration

They do Tv/Movies/Books/Music

"Set it Off"
"I am Legend"

Kirk Franklin and Wife

Minister of music

"Without You"
"Imagine Me"

Steve Harvey and Wife
You can find Steve on the stage cracking everyone up

"Still Trippin"