Heyyyyyy!
I’m baaaaaaack! Did you miss me?
*CRICKETS*
Ah, dag.
Welp.
So I took a teeny break from blogging—it wasn’t even really much of a break because I was still answering business emails, shooting products, and staying on social, but I was feeling a bit overwhelmed since like February and knew a break was in order. I almost didn’t take it but then I got a last minute opportunity to work with FOX and Covergirl in Chicago to shoot some fashion commentary videos for Empire and that sort of forced me to take one since I had to take time off to prep for it plus the day spent shooting it. It’s this cute little talk show-esque kinda vibe with yours truly, my homey Kristen from Miss Kris, and Empire’s lead stylist Paolo Nieduu. We got to see some of the outfits a few of the characters will be wearing when the show returns March 30th and talked about completing the look with makeup and also some inside secrets on wardrobing for such a fashionable show. There were also some shady moments that I hope make the final cut…lol.
On set with Kristen and Paolo giving our most Empire-esque gazes—actually, I don’t know what kind of face I’m giving. I need more practice.
I’ll let you know when the videos are available to watch :)
I wish I could tell you how I had some major Eat, Pray, Love type of epiphany during my break but I mostly spent it at the gym and on my couch watching TV. I binge watched Quantico, shot some videos, took some outfit pics, and saw Eclipsed on Broadway (which made me shake my head, laugh, and cry—go see it). And I shopped—but I do that break or no break…lol.
After watching Eclipsed on Broadway but get a load of the guy in the blue giving us LIFE as he photo bombs me…lol
I’m trying out Massy Arias’ (fka mankofit) 30 Day Challenge. I’m still on Weight Watchers but have been on a bit of a plateau (or maybe not—could be I gained muscle but since I’m not very good with keeping track of inches lost, I have no clue…lol). The workout challenge has been a little tough but I feel GREAT once I’m done each time. I did something wonky to my wrist—not sure if I slept on it funny or if I hurt it working out but I need to get it checked out. It’s affecting certain exercises. Goodness, I hope I’m not already starting to fall apart…lol.
With the Face Flawless Skin crew at our event last January with Vivrant Beauty
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Speaking of newsletters, I started one. But then I kinda fell off…lol. I wanted it to be a short summary of my thoughts for the week and then link you to posts you might have missed. Perhaps now that I’m off my mini hiatus I can get back on it. Let me know in the comments what kind of stuff you’d like in the newsletter (and subscribe here). Otherwise I’ll keep doing them the way I have been…lol.
I want to start a #AskTSABD (Ask The Style and Beauty Doctor) series—likely through a regular Twitter chat. We’ll pick a topic and then you can ask me questions on the subject matter. Let me know some topics I should cover in the comments of this post. I just want to hang out with you guys and talk fashion and beauty like we go way back. Because we go way back…lol. I’d also LOVE to do more smaller events—like this BECCA one I did a few years ago. I’ll think of some stuff and will let you guys know.
OMG ALSO there is SO much makeup out! SO MUCH. I have a box full of stuff to test and review. And then another box of stuff waiting to be photographed so I can then test and review it. I’m excited about so much of it so stay tuned for a slew of reviews coming out soon.
I want to do SO much—I have SO many ideas but I need to calm my tail down and just get through them…lol.
Anyway, that’s it…lol. More blog posts coming so stay tuned!
Outfit Details:
Hair: Temple Hair Deep Wavy
Jacket: ASOS
Pants: Gap (old)
Shoes: JustFab
Clutch: 3.1 Phillip Lim
Sunglasses: Celine
Top: ASOS
Skirt: J. Crew (old)
Boots: JustFab
Coat: Urban Outfitters (old)
Top: JustFab
Bag: YSL
Dress: ASOS
Shoes: JustFab (old)
Fur stole: ASOS
YAAAY…. you’re back!!! Akwaaba :-) (means welcome in Twi) I was waiting for your blog post at the doe like… where she at?? LOL. Questions: best translucent/finishing powder? What do you think of Colourpop? Loving their lip and eyeshadow products.
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Awww thanks!!! LOL! “Best” is really subjective and there are A LOT of good ones out there, but you can read about the ones I’ve reviewed here: https://www.thestyleandbeautydoctor.com/category/beauty-health-makeup-hair/makeup/face/powder/ and what I use currently: https://www.thestyleandbeautydoctor.com/2015/12/my-updated-foundation-routine-dark-skin/. And if you were looking for powders to set your highlight: https://www.thestyleandbeautydoctor.com/2015/10/highlight-setting-powders-for-dark-skin/
I have a few Colourpop items I bought recently but haven’t had a chance to really review yet. Look out for a review as soon as I get through the box of makeup I have pending…lol.