2017 Goals

So it's the new year!!!!!!!!!! 2017 is finally here and I am so ready for this new year to begin! I have so many great plans for this year that I just can't wait to get started. I'm still shocked that 2016 is coming to an end.  So I decided to share some of my goals for 2017.

• Earn a 3.0 gpa

I've been in college for the last four years and I have yet to get all A's and Bs in all of my classes in a single semester. I always start out saying that I will change and work really hard but somewhere along the line, I screw up and I get behind in my assignments. I can't do that anymore. I have to get a 3.0 next semester.

• Make and sell my own wigs

Now I already got started on this one. So far I have made two wigs but I can't wear either of them. I definitely need more practice. I have found lots of good hair that I like. I just need to perfect my technique and maybe, JUST MAYBE I can sell them and make that a side business.

• Attend Nicki Minaj's new tour

This is a no brainer. I've been a Nicki fan for years! I've only been to see her on tour once and that was just last year. I want to see her again but this time I have to be much closer. I've been putting away a little bit of money every check in my savings. I am so ready to see Nicki live again!

• Take my driving test

I have put off driving for YEARS! I'm 22 and I still can't legally drive. Now don't get me wrong, I can drive. I'm actually a really good driver. It's just that I was never interested in driving. At this point, I can't keep putting it off. I'm finally ready to take my driving test!

• Buy my first car

Now I've been saving up for my first car since early 2016. I want to get something used since I definitely can't afford a brand new car. I'll probably get something from Craigslist but I'll talk more about that later as it happens. Like I said, I've been saving up so prayerfully I'll be able to buy a car shortly after getting my license.

• Commit to my blog posts

I know every couple of months I say I am going to post more and that I have all these plans and ideas for more posts but I never come through with it. I suck, yes I know but I'm trying. I'm going to post more and I mean it this time because I actually will have real content for you. 

I have lots of things I want to try out this year and I'll definitely be chronicling it all for you guys right here! So stay tuned with me as we go into 2017.

See you soon! :)

First Impression Friday: Adore Me.com

Hello lovelies! I'm here with something brand new for you guys! I signed up for yet another monthly subscription. This time it's for lingerie! ;)

I first heard about Adore Me about a year or two ago. It's a monthly subscription just like my Ipsy bag. I have a new post on that coming soon actually! Adore Me is primarily a lingerie service but they do offer other things such as pajamas and work out gear as well.


So how does it work? First of all, it's free to sign up! When you make your account they have a timer that starts counting down saying that if you purchase in the time limit, you get your first set for $19.99 with free shipping. It's nothing more than a ploy to rush you into making a purchase. I made my first order MONTHS after making my account and I still received a discount.

There's two different ways to pay. You can choose the pay as you go option or the VIP membership option. Pay as you go means you pay the full price of the item at checkout and you don't get any benefits.

I got the VIP monthly membership. There are a lot of great benefits you get such as a personalized showroom every month, free shipping and exchanges for every set, VIP sales,  BOGO offers, and $10 off any set at any time.

Okay let's talk about what I got!

I ordered the Cinda Contour Plus. It was a beautiful blue set! I fell in love with the color first. I ordered my regular bra size of 44DD and a 3X bikini panty. Most sets come with different options for the underwear. There are bikinis, thongs, and hipsters.

The Cinda Contour set retails for $49.95 but I got my first matching bra and panty set for $24.95 because I signed up for the VIP Membership. My order shipped within two days and I received it in about 5-7 days.


This the packaging. No heavy boxes or extra padding. The box did come a little beat up but it didn't damage anything inside.

Here's what it looks like. The link to the set can be found here.

I actually really enjoyed this set. The bra did fit a little too snug but in no way was it uncomfortable. I'd much rather have a bra that was too snug than one that was too big. I think I'll go up a size next time though just to be safe.

This a monthly subscription so I will be posting more about Adore Me in the future.

Until next time lovelies!

My Hair Journey: Marley Twists

My sister and I have officially decided to do protective styling on our hair for next few months in an attempt to reach our hair goals. Protective styles are any hair styles in which your natural hair is braided or lifted up off of your shoulders in an attempt to prevent breakage or any damage to your hair. Protective styles include but are not limited to buns, twists, braids, weaves, and bantu knots.

The protective style I chose was Marley twists. I got mid back length Marley twists almost a month ago and I love them!

I used the Cuban twist brand with ombre affect. I have dark roots that fade into a deep red shade. I originally purchased 10 packs of hair but I only used 6 packs.

It took about 4 hours to complete and it turned out perfectly. I'm really happy with them!

I had originally planned to keep them in for a month but I hadn't even realized three weeks had already passed. I think I'll keep them in for a little longer.



After this, I'm planning to do a perm rod set and then transfer straight into my first sew in! I'm so excited!

Unfortunately I didn't take many pictures with them so these are the only two that I have.

Until next time lovelies!

Ipsy Glam Bag: October

It's Ipsy time! I know I haven't been doing my Ipsy glam bag reviews but I'm getting back to it. I am still receiving them. I just haven't shared them with you guys. Don't worry though! It's glam time!



 Isn't it adorable?!


The month's makeup bag is designed by Valfre. It's a pastel pink and features little ghosts, a spell book, an ouija board and other adorable things.

Every month Ipsy's glam bags have a different theme. This month is Halloween themed of course. It's time to get spooky!

Let's see what I got!

• Trust Fund Beauty 'Gimme Good Face' face primer - Price unknown
• pur-lisse Daily Lip Nourisher - $16
• tre'Stique Matte Lip Crayon - $28
• Kat Von D Tatto Liner - $20
• Lottie London Perfectly Precise eye shadow brush - price unknown

Overall Opinion: This month's products look pretty good! I'm really excited about the eyeliner. I love eyeliner! It's one of my favorite types of makeup. I have enough eye brushes for right now so I don't think I'll get much use out of that.

Here's how to get your own glam bag! 

1. Go to www.ipsy.com
2.  Sign up for the monthly glam bag using my referral code. It's only $10 a month.
3. Take the style quiz
4. Wait for your next glam bag!

LOTM: 10 Best Beyonce Quotes

1. "I truly believe that women should be financially independent from their men. And let's face it, money gives men the power to run the show. It gives men the power to define value. They define what's sexy. And men define what's feminine. It's ridiculous."
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3. "Your self-worth is determined on you. You don't have to depend on someone telling you who you are."
   
4. "I don't have to prove anything to anyone. I only have to follow my heart and concentrate on what I have to say to the world. I run my world."
   
5. "My mother always taught me to be strong and to never be a victim, never make excuses, never expect anyone else to provide for me things I know I can provide for myself."
   
6. "It is so liberating to really know what I want, what truly makes me happy, what I will not tolerate. I have learned that it is no one else's job to take care of me but me."
   
7. "The reality is: Sometimes you lose. And you're never too good to lose. You're never too big to lose. You're never too smart to lose. It happens."
   
8. It's easy to hear the voices of others and often very difficult to hear your own. Every person you meet is going to want something different from you. The question is: what do you want for yourself?"
   
9. "I felt like it was time for me to set up my future so I set up a goal. My goal was independence."
   
10. "I am no longer afraid of conflict and I don't think conflict is a bad thing."
    
11. "You can't put your finger on who I am. I can't put my finger on who I am. I am complicated."
    

BH Cosmetics: First Impression Friday

Hi loves! I recently made a purchase with a new company called Bh Cosmetics. It was my first time ordering from this company so I'm going to do a quick review for you guys!

I first heard about Bh Cosmetics about a year ago. They have lots of beautiful palettes and makeup brush sets and I couldn't wait to order from them. I purchased the Take Me to Brazil palette, the 10 piece Sculpt and Blend brush set, a glitter eyeliner in the color Jem and a black gel eyeliner in the shade Onyx. I placed my order on Friday June 24th an I received my order that following Monday. I hadn't even known my order had shipped! Bh Cosmetics got major points from me for that!

It arrived in a plain white box. Nothing fancy. My sister and I opened the package together and we were both super excited! I was so happy but I did have some concerns.

First of all, the brushes smelled like paint. It was awful! It wasn't even the full brush with the handles, just the bristles. Actually now that I think about it, the palette smelled like paint too! It wasn't as strong as the brushes but it was definitely there. I decided to wash my brushes before I used them to get rid of the smell and it worked! The palette's smell faded away over time.


Let me tell you, these are the softest brushes ever! The first time I used them I felt like I was giving my face a massage! I'm already planning to buy another brush set from Bh Cosmetics since I love these brushes so much!

 
The palette was a different story. I did some swatches and I wasn't impressed with the color payoff on some shades. I was especially looking forward to 3 shades in particular, red, yellow and orange because I wanted to try out a sunset look involving those colors. I was so disappointed because I couldn't get any pigment from the colors originally. I tried about three times before I gave up. It took awhile before I picked the palette back up again. Since then I've had pretty good luck dealing with the colors. I haven't used them all yet but I'm really starting to enjoy the palette.

Overall, I really enjoyed purchasing from Bh Cosmetics and I would happily purchase from them again!

Current State of the Union: August 2016

In

Garbage
Greenleaf
Power



Out

Compost
Empire
Amber Rose Show