Product of the Week. {glow kit}

Product of the Week. {glow kit}

swatches of the best highlighter for brown skin anastasia glow kit sun dippedI love to have a natural glow. I owe highlighters a huge thank you. They are a big part of my skin looking dewy and hydrated. Of course water helps but when you have those days when you feel washed out and tired, throw this amazing Anastasia Beverly Hills Glow Kit on in Sun Dipped and you will instantly look well rested like you just got back from a tropical island. I made a video about my dewy skin routine using my other favorite highlighter. It’ll be up next week. I call it my beach look but I find myself wanting to wear it everyday. 

On anther note, I put up a couple new YouTube videos that you guys can check out if you visit my chanel. Hope you are having a wonderful week so far. 
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highlighter on brown skin anastasia beverly hills glow kit sun dippedI’m wearing a couple colors mixed here. If you were wondering where I got these earrings from you can check them out here. I love them! I think I’m going to get a third hole in my ear soon. My new jacket that I have on is from here.sun beam by benefit brown skin black fashion bloggerI have Sun Beam on by Benefit in this shot. You can see previous post where I’m wearing this dress here

Tailored Plaid Dress

Tailored Plaid Dress

Shop Here: Maje Dress | Laurence Decade Heels (alternative here)| Happiness Boutique Curved Arrow Stud  Earrings.img_0949 Hey guys! Things have been crazy and busy for me lately. A lot of you get sad when a item I link is sold out. If I notice that I put an alternative item that I love just as much to replace what I’m wearing. This is why I’m starting to plan better and wear the item as soon as I purchase it so you guys won’t miss out. I’m the kind of shopper that knows when you are looking for a dress the day before the party you can never find anything. So what I do is I purchase a dress when I see it, have it in my head I’m saving this for a wedding or a special night out.  I’m currently working with different companies and making a conscious effort to put more of the exact items up that can be purchased, so please bare with me. Other than that things are going well. 

So let’s talk about this adorable plaid dress. All of my other plaid dresses are a bit oversized and I like that too, but this one is perfectly tailored and has the perfect chunky straps to tie a bow in the front or back.  I love it so much. Maje is such an awesome designer. I have my eye on a couple of her bomber jackets

I also adore delicate dainty jewelry. Happiness Boutique has such a great selection. So you can imagine that these  arrow earrings will be on repeat between my diamond studs and my hoops. I especially love the rose gold against my skin. So unexpected and chic!Happiness The Sign Curved Arrow Stud Earrings Rose Gold majormusthavesimg_0970img_0964 img_0988img_0966 img_0967 img_0968 img_0969 img_0984 img_0960 xoxo

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img_9275  Shorts here. I went one size up on the shorts. Heat wave…img_5789 Favorite restaurant. Gulfstream.img_0596 Although I try to get in enough vegetables in my diet, with my crazy life it can be hard. I put a scoop of this in fresh watermelon juice and I feel like I didn’t miss out. You can use any juice you like. You can purchase one here.img_1176 My friend took me to her secret spot.img_1186 Sushi is my new favorite food…img_1035 Coming up soon…These earrings are my absolute favorite!img_1058 Once a week rituals…

Shop Here: SheIn Top (I got a size medium)| Paige Denim Jeans (love these as well here) | Dior Bag | Prada Wavy Heels. img_0787  I love it when I find a cute affordable top. This one is under $20. I love almost anything with stripes but this had extra details with the red embroidering. I let the top be the show piece and paired it with a simple pair of white jeans. A lot of you bought these red shoes from my link. They are my favorite. They are back in stock here. I chose a white bag because red would have been to matchy.

It was so hot this weekend in California. Went to brunch and came home to tan by the pool and get under the air condition. Hope you guys have a great day. img_0729 img_0730 img_0738 img_0776 img_0781 img_0785 img_0793 img_0794 img_0713xoxo

Malibu Wine Safari

Malibu Wine Safari

img_0625 Yesterday my friend turned 30 and invited me to the Malibu Wine Safari. It was amazing. I loved hanging out with her one on one. We got to catch up, drink wine and feed the animal. I was right in my element. This place made me feel like I was out of the country and I definitely recommend you and your friends try it. It is so peaceful.

I wore this Zara hat (alternative here) and this old navy vest (alternative here) trying to dress for the occasion but a dress or a romper would have been fine. Shoes here. Have a great weekend. xoxoimg_0628 img_0631 img_0677 img_0678 img_0680 img_0690 img_0692

Fall Essentials

Fall Essentials

fall fashion
1. Bow Tie Blouses are great for date night and can also be paired with a pencil skirt for the office or a meeting. Must Have.
2. Military jackets are perfect for fall as they are lightweight yet great for those kinda cold nights. J Crew always has the perfect cuts.
3. Structured bags are perfect especially in an unusual color like blue. This bag is on my wish list. Hopefully  I get a surprise in the mail.
4. Vampy reds nail polishes look good against my skin tone. It has to have a hint of burgundy to not make my skin look dirty. What’s your go to nail polish for fall?
5. I also love suede bags for fall. They complete your look, looking like you have loads of style but didn’t try too hard.
6. Nude suede pumps are also perfect for fall. Also a wardrobe staple.
7. Cashmere scarves are a wardrobe staple as well. Grab your favorite colors. They are warm all by themselves. Great to trow in your bag when you don’t want to carry a coat or to layer over a coat. Nordstrom has the best ones.
8. This motorcycle suede green jacket is also on my wish list. I love the classic unusual color that can be worn for years to come.
9. I’ve been looking for the perfect ankle boot with the perfect amount of detail without overkill. Think I’ve found the one.
10. This dress is perfect for a dinner party (even the birthday girl) and can double as a work outfit with a blazer thrown over it.
11. These comfy trousers are perfect for fall. Dressy heels or casual shoes can be worn with these.
12. Black strapy heels are so sexy. These Aquazzura Heels are on my list.
13. Over the knee stretch boots are perfect. They can be worn with jeans or a flannel dress. Must Have.
14. I’m obsessed with these boots. I need them now!! Zendaya has a new shoe line and it’s kinda amazing.
15. Loving this phone case for fall. Marble is everything.
16. You guys know I love denim. Invest in a pair for fall. I love the zipper detailing in Paige Denim Jean.
17. I love cardigans. This is also an easy chic way to add layers for fall but not be too stuffy.
18. These tennis shoes are so sleek and perfect to wear with jeans and a t-shirt when just running errands.

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Oversized Denim Jacket

Oversized Denim Jacket

Shop Here: Oversized Denim Jacket more here, here  and hereBody Suit | Skirt old others here and here | Heels | Shades | Bag alternative here.img_0393Hey guys. I haven’t written here in a while and I’ve craved it. I’m an intense person. At times I have so many emotions and feelings. I know it’s because I have a huge heart and I take on the problems of others many times, not to mention my own, dealing with my babies in school, my business and my household. Writing in my journal helps but today I wanted to share my thoughts with you.

Sometimes I wonder… are we all a step away from going crazy? Is everyone walking around secretly like a ticking time bomb? I know I go though so much at times and I still put a smile on my face. You might see the sadness in my eyes but, I still chose to smile through it. I see so many people misplacing their anger instead of dealing with life head on. Everyone that’s acting like its perfect is just passing through life as a shell. I’m aware of every moment good and bad. I embrace it because if you don’t, you won’t ever get to truly have meaningful relationships or experiences. 

When the cares of the world start to stress me out I know it’s time to press reset. I challenge times like this by spending time in a quite place. I know it’s time to spend time with God so I can pray deep and cast my cares upon Him. I actually love being alone with Him. It feels like He’s sitting right beside me. It makes me actually embrace all the issues that I’m faced with whether big or small. I know I’m His warrior, spreading love, always being kind and doing His work as best I can, so he has my back. I feel like I’m disappointing Him at times so I recenter to ask Him to use me. Use me to help others. After I done talking with Him I reassure myself that He is prepping me for something HUGE. Something that will surpass my wildest dreams. It’s just a test. If I can’t handle the small stuff what would make Him trust me with something great.

If you are feeling a bit down, going through something in your life or just have a big heart and want to fix everything, embrace it, pray and ask God what’s next not why. Ride the wave (with balance) and you’ll end up on top, on shore and on your feet. “Just keep that kind heart and that beautiful smile”. God xoxoimg_0434

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