Summer Foundation Tips & Tricks

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I’m a full coverage chic. Winter Spring Summer Fall. I can’t help it. I can but I don’t care. Summer time is the worst its so hot and sticky. With the weather reaching almost a million degrees some cuties just skip foundation all together. If you’re not that chic (me) don’t sweat it (no pun intended) I’ve put together some great summer foundation tips and tricks.

  • Make sure you’re using the right type of foundation. I’ve pretty oily skin so I used matte foundations. Right now one of my favorite matte foundations is Too Faced Peach Perfect Foundation. Its medium coverage but I always just pump a little more and make it full coverage.  Dryer skin will benefit from more of a hydrating or dewy foundation. Tarte Water Foundation pretty much says water in the name. Thats definitely a suggestion if you need hydration.
  • Invest in a primer. A good primer is the first line of defense against hot mess makeup. Two of my favorites are Baby Skin by Maybelline & Smashbox Photo Finish. I also use an eyeshadow primer by Urban Decay.
  • Setting is ya sista. Setting powder and setting spray. Using a setting powder before foundation is also helpful. I’ve heard of people using actual cornstarch in replace of setting powder.
  • Blotting and using a toner before anything gets rid of access oil. No makeup is sweat proof. I also use Kat Von D Lock It Foundation at the beach because its water proof.
  • Aunite Jackie taught me this: When using a concealer to highlight let is sit for a few minutes. It’ll sorta set and it won’t be too much to blend. Also set your powder with a wet sponge.
  • Last tip! Use a liquid highlighter and mix with your foundation. Skip a step! There won’t be so much product to blend.

So now that you’ve some tips to make your summer makeup flawless, slay and enjoy the sun!!

5 Tips For Shopping Like A Tourist

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Vacations are the best part of the summer! I love shopping in new places. I like to find pieces I know I won’t find at home. When shopping as a tourist you gotta shop smart. Check out these few tips to make shopping out of town memorable.

Plan & Budget – Google a bunch! Try to plan and figure out where you want to spend your bucks. Put together your list of places you wanna go, know how much you wanna spend and where exactly you wanna spend it.

Extra Luggage– If you’ve planned on shopping a lot it won’t hurt to take or buy an extra suitcase. Check with your airline to get all the info on carry on and luggage weight restrictions.

Outlet Shopping – Most touristy areas have outlet mall. Do not I repeat do no snub outlet malls. I always score name brands at amazing deals. I remember getting a designer brand at 60% plus an additional 20% off.  Sizes sometimes run different however so try on everything.

Tax– Check state and local taxes. Taxes could totally have your shopping experience.

Shop Local– Shopping local is in general just a good thing. I always look for vintage boutiques. I have found everything from Prince memorabilia, fish purses to bomb sunglasses.

So now that you’ve got some shopping tips, where’s the next trip?

F.O.T.D.

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Turns out if you practice, you get better! Im really loving the growth I’m seeing in myself.  In this look I used a palette I posted about here. I wanted to go with something bright and summery. Check out the pics for makeup details.

Kat Von D Lock It #78 || ABH Ultimate Glow Kit / Amber Gold || Ardell Flawless Tapered Luxe Lashes

Elf Gel Liner/ Black || Elf Lock on Brow Cream/ Medium Brown||Fenty Gloss Bomb

You guys know I love Snapchat filters. I picked up these earrings in D.C. look for details on a future post.

OOTD: Arlington Cemetary

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I love anything classic. Put on some of my vintage Ralph Lauren “mom” shorts and red Converse Chuck Taylor sneakers

You guys know I’d usually have a pizza or animal purse, not today! I wore a cute little Michael Kors cross body!

Told y’all I walked 400 miles! I put on a cute classic Levi T shirt I picked up for $6 at the Levi outlet in Birmingham 

Arlington Cemetary

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I work educators hours. I never know how much an adult could enjoy having the summer off. This summer I traveled. My third stop on my summer tour, was D.C. Yesterday we all celebrated Independence Day. I wanted to shared with you all my pictures ( and outfit) from my visit at Arlington Cemetary. It was most definitely a hike. I don’t think I will walk that far ever again to see a gravesite. While there I stumbled upon The Changing of the Guard Ceremony. I only last 30 minutes but standing there actually it felt like hours. I was so memorized. I felt patriotic, humbled, and inspired watching the guard coming on duty. I knew how hard he worked to get to this place in his career. His skin matched mine and I cried for that reason. The fitbit told me I took 15k steps walking through the cemetery, it was worth it walking amongst the graves of some of the greatest Americans in history.

Gravesite of President John F Kennedy & Jackie Onassis along with an eternal flame

5 Way To Recover From a Toxic Relationship

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When you think of toxic relationships, we automatically think of the romantic type of relationship. Toxic is toxic. Work friendship or romatic. Either way if you’re in one, you gotta get out. Oh ok you have? Now what? For me that was the hardest part. The day after my toxic realtionship ended I was lost in a sense. I didn’t know how to fill the empty space. When in fact I had plenty to do. Getting over it was worse than what I thought was heartbreak. This was the heartbreak. After a few months went by and obviously  Im still alive. It felt like a weight lifted. If you’re in this situation read over a few way I helped myself out of that ugly time. Cause honey its ugly. Its lonely and its dark. BUT its also a small thing to a giant. That after the hurt glow up is priceless, and necessary.

Allow Yourself To Hurt– Cry. A lot. Its been times I cried all day if given the chance. You gotta get it out. Take as long as you need and don’t force anything. There is no healer like time.

Outta Sight Outta Mind– Delete everything! Pictures. Text thread. Unfollow. Block. Do what you gotta do. If they can get to you in any way, shape or form, they will continue to be toxic for you. PERIOD. The relationship has ended and your glow up is none of their concern.

Know, Like Really Know Your Worth– Yea you see that posted all day on every social media page ever! However, do you understand that the light you bring into any situation, no one else can? Do you legit understand how valuable that is? KNOW YOUR WORTH!

Surround Yourself With Real Love– You know whose really down for you. Catch up with those loved ones who love on you when you need it.

Pursue Self Love/Growth- Love on you! Give yourself all the love and energy that was wasted on a toxic situation. Take a trip! Read a new book! Expand your mind. You’ll appreciate this glow up!

What did you do to get yourself over that toxic situation?