tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60826138156060720362024-03-13T11:37:43.318-07:00The B.L.I.S.S. Girl LifeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12018358280066008818noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082613815606072036.post-83912283910060874642016-03-25T09:29:00.000-07:002016-04-24T20:16:25.538-07:00I got trust issues....my open letter to plus size bloggers<br />
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So I know this letter comes as a surprise,as we have had two major accomplishments for the plus size community ,in terms of beauty and body acceptance in major mainstream media, Ashley Graham's breaking the mold and being the first plus size woman to grace the coveted Swimsuit issue of Sport Illustrated and the ultra sexy Ebony cover featuring a slew of sexy plus size women rocking music, social media, broadway and television:</div>
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But I have trust issues within our community and its with many of the plus size bloggers. Why you ask, because so many of them are living a big fat, pun intented, lie. Before you clutch your invisible pearls, hear me out, lately I've been noticing that many of of my favorite plus size bloggers one by one are starting to get some sort of weight loss surgery. So I ask myself, should I continue to ride with you as an avid follower and continue to drink your former plus size positivity. Swallow my plus size pride and now back your "healthy living campaign" since you betrayed my trust, changed your mind and decided after several years of your self love campaign you truly didn't love yourself as you were. You walk around with the tee shirts and rock with the hashtag "unbothered belly and all" and all the while you were bothered and that's how we landed here. </div>
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So let me clarify, I am a plus size woman, I'm a blogger, but I don't classify myself as a plus size bloggers because that's not our platform is for and while I do love myself in my current skin, I do want to lose weight. So I'm not going to wear the crown and carry the staff of a community when I know if I can get it together and drop back down to a size 10, I'm jumping ship.<br />
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But you, I looked to you all and trusted you for advice on where to shop, for motivation to be my authentic fashion forward self because you were, I leaned on your for confidence when I wanted to be fly, I would go to your various blog pages and instagrams and say if XYZ can rock this, I can rock it too! But now that's all over because while I looked to you and helped funnel your success, you were shopping for a way out since the community you created, wasn't the life you wanted to be apart of anymore.<br />
Now don't get me wrong, I advocate working out, eating right, and changing your life especially if you are living with comorbidities especially such as hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease. But you don't need to drop to a size 8 to bed healthy because skinny does not equal healthy and I'm sorry not one of you mentioned that you had a life altering illness you had to get in control. It was more for superficial reasons like your hatred of spanxs, fyi, everyone hates spanx they are made with the devil's locks. Now I as I scroll through your page you're less one of me and one of them and I don't know how I feel about that. <br />
So I ask of you, those who are remaining in our group, before you call yourself one of the captains, make sure your are really on this plus size advocacy thing or are you really eying the safety rafts from the corner of your eyes.<br />
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Toodles Darlings,<br />
Jacquel<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12018358280066008818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082613815606072036.post-77236087049494450622016-02-25T05:42:00.002-08:002016-02-25T05:42:54.990-08:00Philadelphia Spring Festivals Part 1<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
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<i><b>With spring
around the corner, plans are already underway for all of the fun and mostly
free things to do in Philly. Below is part one of some of the upcoming festivals
(because Philly has so many), that you can enjoy with friends, family or solo!
This spring get out and see some Philly!</b></i></div>
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April 3-10, 2016<o:p></o:p></div>
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PWW features over 50 participating venues in a collaborative effort to
sip, learn and enjoy wine!. There’s a kickoff party at stratus rooftop lounge
april 3<sup>rd</sup> form 5-8 Tickets go in sale March 1<sup>st</sup> on
the website with event details to come. For more up to date information go to <a href="http://www.phillywineweek.org/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.phillywineweek.org/</span></a> or
follow PWW on social media: Twitter @Phlwineweek and Instagram
@phillywineweek<o:p></o:p></div>
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Flower Show</b><o:p></o:p></li>
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March 20 - April 3, 2016 <o:p></o:p></div>
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MACY’S Center City<o:p></o:p></div>
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1300 Market Street<o:p></o:p></div>
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(215) 241-9000<o:p></o:p></div>
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The spectacular Grand Court at Macy’s will be transformed into a Secret
Garden complete with a whimsical landscape, vibrant flowers, lush greens and
blooming trees. Also, if you’re visiting from out of town, be sure
to stop by the Macy’s visitor center on the main level to get Macy’s 10% Off
Visitor Pass! Some restrictions apply<o:p></o:p></div>
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For more up to date information follow Macy’s at: <a href="http://facebook.com/visitphilly/"><span style="color: blue;">http://facebook.com/visitphilly/</span></a> <a href="http://twitter.com/visitphilly"><span style="color: blue;">http://twitter.com/visitphilly</span></a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><b>Philadelphia
Chinese Lantern Festival in Franklin Square</b><o:p></o:p></li>
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April 22-June 12 <o:p></o:p></div>
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Franklin Square, 200 6th Street <o:p></o:p></div>
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The festival will run from April 22 through June 12. More than 25
lanterns will fill the historic park.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Franklin Square will also welcome themed vendors and performances
throughout the festival. The park will glow with handcrafted giant flowers, a
three-story pagoda and a 200-foot Chinese dragon, all brilliantly lit and
constructed by lantern artisans from China. For more information visit: <a href="http://www.historicphiladelphia.org/franklin-square/chineselanternfestival/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.historicphiladelphia.org/franklin-square/chineselanternfestival/</span></a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"> <b>4th Annual
South Street Headhouse Spring Festival,</b><o:p></o:p></li>
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Saturday, May 7<sup>th</sup>, 2016<o:p></o:p></div>
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Time: 11am-8pm.<o:p></o:p></div>
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South Street Spring Festival is ready to rock with the Philadelphia’s
best sounds, tastes, sips, shopping and sights on Saturday, May 7, 2016,
from 11:00AM to 8:00PM. This giant, free, all-ages outdoor block party
will close down South Street (between Front and 8th) and run along Headhouse
Plaza (between South and Lombard<o:p></o:p></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><b>Philadelphia Zombie
Crawl</b><o:p></o:p></li>
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Easter Sunday March 27<sup>th</sup>, 2016<o:p></o:p></div>
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The Philly Zombie Crawl spans South Street’s local area
bars/nightspots to create a night of bar-hopping and undead madness. This year
everyone will meetup at the original home for zombies all year long the
Tattooed Mom (530 South Street) to launch the Philly Zombie Party! For more
details visit <a href="http://phillyzombie.com/back-to-our-undead-roots/"><span style="color: blue;">http://phillyzombie.com/back-to-our-undead-roots/</span></a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Over the course of a week, the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival
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including demonstrations of martial arts, ikebana flower arranging, a
restaurant week—Dine Out Japan, as well as live musical and dance performances.
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offerings, shop sidewalk sales and live entertainment. Best of all
admission is free! For a listing of participating vendors visit: <a href="http://manayunk.com/signature-events/spring-streat-food-festival/streat-food-festival-vendors.html"><span style="color: blue;">http://manayunk.com/signature-events/spring-streat-food-festival/streat-food-festival-vendors.html</span></a><o:p></o:p></div>
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live music (<a href="http://www.peddlersvillage.com/public_docs/media/PV-Spring16_entertain-web2.pdf"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.peddlersvillage.com/public_docs/media/PV-Spring16_entertain-web2.pdf</span></a>)
, food, crafts and more. There will also be DIY home and garden ideas,
landscape and garden displays and much much more. Admission is free! For more
info visit: <span style="color: blue;"><a href="https://www.peddlersvillage.com/festivals/spring-fling">https://www.peddlersvillage.com/festivals/spring-fling</a></span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12018358280066008818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082613815606072036.post-33518527722645210912016-01-25T17:53:00.000-08:002016-01-25T17:53:45.553-08:00Makeup Monday! 10 minute makeup morning routineSo I know it's all about the high fashion makeup and while I enjoy a good beat, I enjoy sleep a lot more! I wanted to show the world my natural, no makeup, makeup look. So this friends is my every day, make myself look like a human being look.<br />
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I prime using one of my primers, today I used Hard Candy 12 hour primer.<br />
For my eyebrows today I used The Balm Mr. Write(Now) in Jac<br />
Mascara in E.L.F. 3-in-1 lengthen, define,& volumize<br />
Foundation I use L'oreal Lumi in Soft Sable.<br />
I put a little sparkle on my cheeks I used elf baked blush in Peeky cheeky.<br />
My lips is just a light purple lipgloss in tangy bite.<br />
I set with NYX dewy finish<br />
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There you have it, that is my total every day routine, I may change it up and do a brighter color lip or do a liner and a bolder mascara.<br />
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What's your everyday routine?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12018358280066008818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082613815606072036.post-83561222983204550272016-01-24T08:15:00.000-08:002016-01-24T08:15:24.965-08:00 Jacquel's rules for online dating!<i>Hey everyone! I wrote this post two years ago around the same time, (isn't that funny!) for my former blog, but in reading through it, all of these fabulous dating tips are still are true! Some of my own tips I've even forgotten and so I thought it be nice to (re)share them all with you, so happy reading:</i><br />
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So lately I've been seeing a lot of do's and don'ts for online dating. Oh online dating, a way to meet potential suitors only once reserved for only the ugly and the geekest of the super geek, but now most singles are at least subscribed to one and more people day by day are jumping on these websites to simply give themselves more of an opportunity to hopefully connect to someone:<br />
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Since Valentine's day is around the corner, yes it's a on a weekend (compound the lonely factor a weekend and it's Valentine's day and you're A LONE) many of you are working overtime to find a boo, hell even have a date. Believe me we are in the same boat, but I have a master plan to making sure the lack of dates aren't about you but them. Here are my rules for at least making sure<b> you're</b> not the reason for the lack of love in your inbox.<br />
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<b>1. Don't only use headshots:</b><br />
Nothing says I have zero confidence in myself like a profile with only headshots. We understand your 4 angles with different lippies must be seen, but what about you in the bad dress you got a clearance from ASOS the one that hits you in all your good good, yes, that picture. Who cares if you're a big girl! Own it and be confident, believe me a lot of men whether they admit it or not like a little cushion for the pushin' and the sexiest thing on a woman should be her confidence. What's says I'm more confident than your body for the world to see like #pow! No blurry or fuzzy pictures either you're not fooling anyone!<br />
Be warned, if the pictures you chose to post are only of you in you skimpiest -all- skin-out-barely- covering- your- nipples-dress, I said to post a full body in a sexy dress not lingerie. For my blissguys, full on ab and muscle pictures, or the several stacks $100 bills on your dresser or using them as the new and upgraded Chinese fan, please don't wonder why you're only attracting losers. Flossing your goods, money or otherwise, only shows me that your personality has nothing of value and you think you have to lure someone in by using these items. Remember: Real G's move in silence and those pictures are screaming, in all caps: "DO NOT EMAIL THIS PERSON"<br />
Another picture advice item: please don't only be in your bedroom when taking pictures, please at least pretend like you have a life, if you don't, go make one. It's a helpful first step in dating, you need something going on to talk about. Which leads me to my next point.....<br />
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<b>2. Please have something to talk about and don't be annoyed to say the same thing over and over...</b>.<br />
Nothing turns me off more than talking to a person who answers with one word answers. I get your asked the same question by different people every time you log on to your profile, but how do you expect someone to want to connect to you with an answer with "I work" or "Stuff". I think the rudest thing said to me was "It's all on my profile." I get you want people to read your profile, but I'd be a fool to think that every detail about you was contained in a 3000+ character box.<br />
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<b>3. Profiles, profiles, profiles....</b><br />
Lets talk about profiles, please do not put: "I'm a cool girl, look for someone to chill with" What are your interest, what makes you smile, who you be with...lol. No, seriously, if people can't get a sense of who you are from your profile why would they want to get to know you better. Make yourself memorable but not <b><u>too </u></b>memorable. I once read a profile of a guy who said he had seizures, two kids, gave up his driver's license and by the way, had a criminal record...Yes. I learned this <b>all</b> from reading his profile. I know you want to lay it all out on the table, but leave a little bit of you for the discussion part. 'K.<br />
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Bitter people, you don't know you're bitter but let me show you how I know you're bitter: You are the ones saying all men are dogs, I don't like gold diggers,liars, and cheaters and my all time personal favorite: I don't date black women,(note you look like Kunta Kinte from Roots) because they are evil, ghetto, and uneducated. Uhhh isn't your mother black? I repeat: this will not attract anyone!!! Even the people you aren't excluding from your search will not respond because it sets off their bitter and angry detector and they run to the next profile. Who wants to sign up for that?!?!?! Not I. In reality, who is really going to look on your profile and say "Oh I'm a liar so I'm not going to email them because they said no liars." Let me answer that one too: No one. This is not stopping anyone so <b>STOP IT</b>. Not saying it's wrong to have preference and standards, but there are ways to communicate it without looking like a bitter old shrew.<br />
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Last but not least spelling and grammar count: I know you young bucks like all this text talk, l8r,brb,hru, let me clue you in I hate it and most people will a bit of education and common sense over the age of 25+ do too. Please be able to string together a sentence because if you can't without the use of some weird text lingo it makes you look ignorant and uneducated. Also, I would like to introduce you to a friend of mine, meet spell check. I will admit it, I am an educated professional, but I've never won any spelling bee's, so guess what I read over everything I send and write so that it's clear and concise and devoid of any misspellings. You only get one chance to make a 1st impression, remember that!<br />
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<b>4</b>.<b>It's okay for ladies to approach men....don't faint</b><br />
While I'll admit the courage is lacking in person, as I've let many a cutie in a grocery store pass me by( I'm still working up the courage to do more than say hello and smile.) Online behind the comfort of my computer and the protection of my couch's soft arms, why not say hello. He might think you're amazing too and was working up the nerve to speak or you might have been not popped up in his random matches or his latest search and you could've been the love of his life. Ok, ok while it might not be that deep, what's the worst that can happen he emails back and says I'm not interested or he's wack (see above for one word answers). But you'll never have to stare at his profile and wonder what could've been because guess what you already know.<br />
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<b>5. If you meet a loser, block their ass, and move on the next one</b><br />
I hate people who meet one loser, wack-a-doodle, or generally bad match and their like instantly swearing off dating online. Would you stop dating if that one dude you met in said grocery store was boring or a complete loser? No, you would call your homegirl, rag on him and move on to the next one. Why can't you have the same principle here? Hey I have thee best online dating stories, it makes for a good girl chat over drinks, trust me!<br />
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<b>6. If they're trying to move too fast they're either looking for something or looking for nothing</b><br />
I always am cautious about guys who are trying to move offline after a few meaningless exchanges. To me, they are either looking for a quick booty call and can't send too many naked selfies over the internet or they just want to have someone to text when they are drunk or to stroke their egos. If you're feeling a little funky about moving it offline too quick, give 'em your google voice number and then if they just really liked you and knew instantly that you were the best thing since slice bread, because you are :-), then you move to an exchange regular phone numbers.<br />
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<b>7. Do speak to person before you meet them:</b><br />
Believe you me, I did this mistake once, and I ended up across the table from a social awkward loaf and in my head was screaming "Check please." It's important to talk because you find out some pretty interesting things: I've weeded out some questionable employment, some indescribable accents (It's Juh- Qwell not Jackel), and some general weirdos just in the first conversation. If you can't make good conversation on the phone most likely it's not going to go anywhere on the date either.Save yourself the bad date and a waste of an outfit. Plus most cellphones are free after 9pm anyways so you're not losing anything!<br />
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<b>8. Do not make online dating your only source for meeting a potential partner</b><br />
I have met a lot of people who create a profile or two, then they sit in the house expecting a man to come and meet them. It don't work like that. Go out, try new activities, go to the club with you girls, something, but get out there and still flirt. You wouldn't put one job application and just sit back and hope that you'll get the job. No you apply for all the jobs that match and hope the right one calls you back. Use the same methodology in dating.<br />
That also works with people you're talking to, until you are officially dating, you are on the market. Be open to meeting new people even if you met a great guy on/off line. Something may pop up and change that and you now invested a month in and you've ignored several emails from suitable men and you're back at square one and nursing a wounded ego. Once you've established that the relationship is going somewhere then eliminate the other people.<br />
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<b>9. Try multiple sites, like one free and one paid...</b><br />
I know I don't like the recurring $29.99 from Match either, it significantly decreases how much shoes I can buy, but hear me out. People who are paying for their memberships 1. Have a job to afford things like paid dating websites so they can take you out on a date 2. Are more invested in finding love since they shelled out some coins 3. Most people on that site are actually looking for a relationship no one works that hard for a booty call, no one. Not saying it's a guarantee, but a lot of those websites such as Match do have a money back guarantee, play by their rules and try it out. Don't have the money: Cut back on something. Eat bagged lunch from now on 1. you'll be able to afford it and your waistline will be smaller since you're eating healthier now. You invest in your job, why not invest in your love life. It could be a win -win all around.<br />
<b><br /></b><b>10. Have fun!</b><br />
Yes being single sucks a rotten one, don't get me into my Celine Dion crooning, lol, but the journey to finding the right one might start with a click on a profile. You might not meet Mr. Right online, but you might meet some extremely fun people. As long as you're being safe about doing it, (public places only on the 1st couple dates please!) Take this as a time to try new things, but to also learn more about what you want in partner. A couple of missteps may have you making some of your own rules. Don't pressure yourself to meet the one right away, it'll all come in time and possibly a lot of meetings in coffee houses or better yet bars! Oooh bars...<br />
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Hope you enjoyed my tips! Anything else to add? Hit the comments below!<br />
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Toodles Darlings,<br />
JacquelAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12018358280066008818noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082613815606072036.post-59784270782054590062016-01-12T15:53:00.001-08:002016-01-12T15:53:34.216-08:00Don't make resolutions....Make Standards!Happy New Year, BLISSers,<br />
Earlier this month, at my sorority meeting, one of my sorors made a poignant statement. She stated, "Everyone make resolutions, and by March they fall apart, but when you make standards for you life it sets the bar for your life." Or something like that, anywhoo.<br />
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So this year I making standards:<br />
<b>Fear:</b><br />
As I think about 2016 and what I don't want to bring with me. I think about the thing that has crept into my life like full force since 2015.<br />
My fear....<br />
It has overwhelmed me in some many ways in every aspect of myself, and like Amira I'm thinking about my life in terms of fear and how it has held me back. While I'm afraid to clearly declare this as a year no fear (I know sounds counterintuitive) I'm hoping by sharing the things I feel anxious about it'll help me (or you find some common ground) and motivate each other to move forward. I need to get over this excessive fear that rules my life which I think is at the center of all my problems and what is hindering from moving forward.<br />
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<b>Love</b>:<br />
I think this was one of the best and worst years of my life in terms of love. It was the first time in 2 1/2 years, that I found myself in love. And while it came as fast as it left, but it gave me hope that he exist, but again it left me jaded.<br />
I had an emotional breakdown when driving home one day, like full ugly tears breakdown in my car, when I realized I was trying to recapture that magic with an older paramour because I was afraid that he was the best that I could do. I felt like another man of his caliber would never want me again. After I came to that realization, and stopped the tears long enough to make it off of 295, it was like an aha moment when I realized I found myself putting up with a lot of things like hella inconsistency and flakiness. I began to introspectively realize that I was giving men chance after to chance to continue to hurt me. I knew that a change needed to happen within me because you can't play the victim when you are handing out the permission slip.<br />
I'm still a bit jaded because it take a while to release that weight, but I think I'm a lot more positive with love and I've adopted a three strikes and you're out policy and that applies to the following things:<br />
1. Cancellations-where I have to contact you for you tell me your cancelling. Like I get it things happen but you need to have enough respect for me and my time to at least give me a heads up and courtesy call that you are not coming.<br />
2. Communication/consistency- You will get deleted and blocked, if you are inconsistent. Please read Amira's previous post on being equally yoked. I know my expectations and what is the level of communication and quality time I need, I am finally learning to be unapologetic about it.<br />
3. Standards- I think this is the hardest one, I often feel so guilty about rejecting people because I'm inherently a people pleaser. I am constantly trying to put a square peg in a round hole. If he doesn't meet my standards, and I'm not talking about the superficial like 6 foot, chocolate skin, but things that matter like goals, ambition, and drive. I'm starting to realize that's okay to just say you are not where I need a partner to be and move on from there.<br />
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<b>Career:</b><br />
As far as my 9-5 (or 8:30-5), I'm actually in a really good spot, but I have room for growth and I feel like I'm going there, but I'm talking about my side hustle. My makeup! Makeup Monday's are a labor of love for me. But I do want to expand into for more freelancing and classes, I just need to what...STOP BEING AFRAID! Lol. But I'm trying to realize that everyone that succeeds,fails and that's the only thing that has to take me through all of my anxiety. So here goes nothing!<br />
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<b>Life:</b><br />
I am learning to be unapologetically me. There are so many (well meaning of course) telling me what I need to do and what direction I need to go, that sometimes I have to close my eyes and do what's right for me. So my standard for my life is to do the things that make me happy even if mean sitting on the couch for 6 hours watching "A Different World" on Netflix, it's what is making me happy.<br />
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I know that things are not always going to go my way, but I feel that if I truly set standards in all aspects of my life that I can go by that 2016 might actually be my best year yet!<br />
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So what are your standards for 2016?<br />
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Leave it in the comments below.<br />
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Toodles Darlings,<br />
Jacquel<br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: 13.5pt;">The term equally yoked originates from a bi</span><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 15.95pt;">blical perspective, 2
Corinthians 6:14 in the King James Version: “Be ye not unequally
yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with
unrighteousness? What communion hath light with darkness?”</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: 13.5pt;">The phrase is meant for use in business
and interpersonal relationships, but it's also used in romantic relationships.
When used in a romantic sense, the biblical perspective refers to believer vs a
non-believer. The idea of being equally yoked comes from a wooden bar (yoke)
that joins two oxen to each other, and to the burden they pull. An “unequally
yoked” team has one stronger ox and one weaker, or one taller and one shorter.
The weaker or shorter ox would walk more slowly than the taller, stronger one,
causing the load to go around in circles. When oxen are unequally yoked, they
cannot perform the task set before them. Instead of working together, they are
at odds with one another. </span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: 13.5pt;">Now that we know
the origin of the term, its relation to modern day relationships makes more
sense. Ideally, after the age of 25, the relationships we enter into should
potentially lead to marriage. There aren't many reasons to enter into
a committed relationship unless you plan on taking the person seriously
and marrying them (it's not rocket science). Yet, so many people still date
without even thinking once, let alone twice about marriage with their mate.<u1:p></u1:p></span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: 13.5pt;">If you are thinking about marriage, you
need to evaluate the things that would make you equally yoked. You need to
learn about one another’s background, as well as the financial, social, and
physical offerings that are being brought into the relationship. You need to
look at where the two of you are in life and if you can accomplish the task (a
happy, healthy, everlasting marriage) together. If you're not equally yoked,
then you're just working against one another.<u1:p></u1:p></span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: 13.5pt;">You may not be 100% equally yoked in all
areas, but there are some major topics you need to discuss before committing to
a relationship. Looking at income/income potential, communication/ consistency,
sexual appetite and whether or not a person wants to have kids are important.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span> Also, (I don’t go into it in
depth below), ask the person if they want to get married, a lot of people don’t
care for marriage. Marriage is not for everyone, and you can’t change or
convince yourself that marriage is a great idea. Either you want to marry or
you don’t, and no amount of love in the world can change that. <u1:p></u1:p></span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">1. Income/ Income potential:</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><a href="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT7SENDI4FtpsY3QejPDB_8aoKkgwK9ovp4YswIYbDx65pfJSbzdw" imageanchor="1"><img alt="Image result for love and money" border="0" height="200" src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT7SENDI4FtpsY3QejPDB_8aoKkgwK9ovp4YswIYbDx65pfJSbzdw" width="146"></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">It's 2015, and woman are definitely
working and making more money than in the past. In some cases women make more
than their partner. It's perfectly fine (hell it’s great) to make more money
than your mate, you just need to look at what they are doing or trying to do.
If you make 70k and your mate makes 50k, no biggie, you’re both making decent
salaries and will probably have the flexibility to get things done with little
stress and good budgeting. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">The problem begins if you're making 70k and your mate is
making maybe 20k, and is not actively doing anything to change their situation.
There are a lot of people that have fallen upon hard times, and are actively
trying to better their situation. They have the means (i.e; specific skill set,
trade, degree, etc.), and there are those who will always be upon hard times
because they have no motivation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">We all have the ability to change our current financial
situation for the future, if you're ambitious and your mate isn’t it may be
okay for now, but you will think twice when the mortgage and childcare bills
are due. It's highly important you find a partner with a similar approach to
money and budgeting. In some rare cases one mate makes more than enough, and it’s
mutually agreed someone should stay home to take care of the kids. For most
regular folk, that's not the case and it takes two incomes. One of the main
reasons people divorce is money, don't make a decision now that doesn't make
cents in the long run.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="text-decoration: underline;"><u><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">2. Sexual appetite:</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><img alt="Image result for making love" height="112" 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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">If you're having pre-marital sex (most of us are, shame on
us :), then know your needs and the needs of your partner. If you're on the
conservative side and don't care to explore, or you're the type that needs to
have sex daily (or multiple times a day), find a partner who suits your needs.
Marrying someone who doesn't satisfy you or overwhelms you can definitely cause
major issues in a marriage. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Sex can always be worked on, but you need a partner willing
to work on it with you, if your partner is adamant that once a week is enough
and you need it daily, you may find yourself stepping outside of your marriage
for satisfaction.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Also, don't be afraid to discuss sex before you have sex!
So many people don't like talking about it before they do it, even though they
know they're going to do it. Talk it out with your potential partner at the
appropriate time (probably not the very first conversation), and express what
you like and find out what they like. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">3. Communication/ Consistency: </span></u></b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><img alt="Image result for couple communication" height="112" 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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">I put these two together because although
they are different they are important for similar reasons. When you’re
considering a relationship with a person, you want to make sure you feel secure.
Part of feeling secure comes from having clear, consistent communication with
the person you are dating. If you aren't feeling secure, how can you expect to
move past dating into a full blown relationship? Some people like to talk
throughout the day, some like to talk once a day or every few days. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">I know plenty of women who don't like being bothered with
daily conversations and rather send an occasional text or email. I know plenty
of men who enjoy talking on the phone daily and texting throughout the day.
There is someone for everyone!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Know your communication style and your
needs, find a partner that communicates in a way that makes you feel secure, or
is willing to work on communicating in a way that's mutually pleasing. There
are also tools to help partners communicate more effectively; one I like to use
when I first start dating is the five love languages. I've read the
book http://www.amazon.com/The-Love-Languages-Secret-Lasts/dp/080241270X
by Gary chapman, and I've taken the quiz and encourage potential mates to take
it as the well http://www.5lovelanguages.com/profile/.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">4. KIDS:</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><img src="http://images.agoramedia.com/wte3.0/gcms/what-babies-and-toddlers-know-03-pg-full.jpg" height="200" width="200"></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Last, but damn sure not least is kids. The
kids conversation is definitely a must have conversation. Too many people
choose a mate that has opposite ideals when it comes to kids, and deal with it
hoping they can change the mate. Some hope once they have the child their mate
will see how great they are and change their mind. Others hope once their mate
lives a child free life for a few years they will forget wanting to have a
child.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"> More than likely it
won't end well, you will either spend your life in regret that you never had a
child, or you will be an absentee parent/spouse because you never wanted the
child and you feel trapped. Forcing someone who doesn't want a child to have
one is cruel. Forcing someone who does want a child to not have any is cruel.
Don't be cruel, if you love someone let them go and be with a mate that can
satisfy their needs. Kids are a big deal and take a lot of work; a child
deserves two parents invested in their future. So please do yourself and your
boo a favor and discuss the big K (KIDS), before you enter into a committed
relationship.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Now these four items are not the end all be all of ways to
make a relationship work, but they are MAJOR issues that can cause divorce, and
the purpose of marriage is not divorce. The task set before you in marriage is
to make it work, and the easiest way to make it work is to ensure you're
equally yoked before you say I DO (don't you just love those words). If you and
your partner are equally yoked financially, sexually, communicably, and on the
same page with having kids, then when problems do arise you will have a
stronger bond to fight them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"> Make smart choices when you're
vetting a mate, think with your heart AND your brain. Make sure you're equally
yoked, and in the words of the great Keith Sweat "Make it last
forever".<o:p></o:p></span><img alt="Image result for up couple" 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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Love and Light,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12018358280066008818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082613815606072036.post-5295798850564010842015-12-14T16:22:00.003-08:002015-12-14T16:22:43.805-08:00Makeup Monday....A Brunching Beauty<div style="text-align: right;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-im1OUtSFVLM/Vm9Wg7YphCI/AAAAAAAAAkQ/qQcjjbaJG3Q/s1600/2015-12-13%2B11.14.29.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-im1OUtSFVLM/Vm9Wg7YphCI/AAAAAAAAAkQ/qQcjjbaJG3Q/s400/2015-12-13%2B11.14.29.jpg" width="225" /></a>So I had a brunch meetup with a friend yesterday, and although it was the warmest December day I've ever experienced, I wanted to keep my makeup nice and soft. </div>
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The feature of the look was my The Balm Rockstar palette in Balm Jovi. I love this palettes, it's one of my all time faves. It comes with a gorgeous arrangement of eye-shadows, a cheek highlight, a blush, and two lip glosses. It's well worth the $40.00. So without further ado here goes the breakdown.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #26002c; font-family: "cantarell"; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px; text-align: start;"><b>Face:</b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #26002c; font-family: "cantarell"; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px; text-align: start;">Primer with Revlon Photo ready Perfecting Primer</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #26002c; font-family: "cantarell"; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px; text-align: start;"> L'Oreal Lumi in Soft Sable</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #26002c; font-family: "cantarell"; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px; text-align: start;"> Highlight: BH Wild & Radiant Baked Illuminating & Bronzing Palette</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #26002c; font-family: "cantarell"; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px; text-align: start;"> Blush: Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush in Candy Coral</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #26002c; font-family: "cantarell"; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px; text-align: start;"><b>Eyes:</b> </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #26002c; font-family: "cantarell"; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px; text-align: start;">Nyx Cosmetics HD eyeshadow primer</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;"><span style="color: #26002c; font-family: "cantarell";"><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;">The Balm Rockstar pallette colors Allegro and R.E.M</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #26002c; font-family: "cantarell"; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px; text-align: start;"><b>Lips:</b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #26002c; font-family: "cantarell"; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px; text-align: start;">Revlon Pink Pout</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #26002c; font-family: "cantarell"; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px; text-align: start;">Tell me your thoughts in the comments below.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #26002c; font-family: "cantarell"; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px; text-align: start;">Toodles Darlings,</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #26002c; font-family: "cantarell"; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px; text-align: start;">Jacquel</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12018358280066008818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082613815606072036.post-67331587105262265812015-11-25T16:21:00.000-08:002015-11-25T16:34:10.950-08:00I'm over my natural hair....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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You see this smiling seemingly happy girl. The one with the cute poof. Let me share a secret with you, she yes me, is over her natural hair....Don't get the game twisted, I love natural hair. I love the look, the gorgeous curls, the claiming of our God given crown, but I for one go through period of love and hate with my natural hair and let me tell you why:<br />
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<b>The natural hair envy</b><br />
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I've been natural for almost 5 years, 5 years of failed twist outs, protective styles and fairy knots and while my hair has grown considerably, since my TWA phase. Yes it is about bra strap length when stretched, but the envy I experience is ridiculous. Case in point let talk about my sister: she's been natural since 2013,has an occasional fairy knots, has gorgeous curls with only four twist and usually at all times, and wait for it....... hair is longer than mine. We use similar products and I know she's a little bit more religious with her nightly twist out game, but yeah somewhere in the world this has to be unfair. Combine this with YouTube and Instagram vloggers and you set yourself up for envy which equals natural hair failure. I can't help to lust after you Naptural85, you just wake it so darn easy to!<br />
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<b>The time commitment</b><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">I too have committed hours and hours to watching YouTube videos. I've seen the quick, or so the YouTube video timer suggest, styles that come out perfect if you use the perfect blend of that product and this technique. I've tried the said style to come out looking like who shot it and ran. Forget about trying to wash and go! My hair has the uncanny ability to</span><span style="text-align: center;"> knots into multiple variations of crazy and forget about finding a good winter style that leaves your hair perfectly coiled but not wet in 5 below weather.</span><br />
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That was the perfect segway to this topic, how much we spend on products. When I was relaxed I knew my monthly hair budget was relaxer/tip+ biweekly doobie+ blue magic hair grease= definite number. Now as a natural you find yourself searching for that holy grail of products that will make your hair have that extra coiffed poof, maintain hair definition, moisture, and just to prevent it from just being an all around hot mess. Or watching Youtube you see the natural who you love with your hair type using this product and it comes out gorgeous and your like I NEED IT!!!!!Product junkie Life is a expensive habit!<br />
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While this is not my natural hair suicide note and I'm preparing to jump in a vat of creamy crack, but it's more of me breaking the "oh natural hair is soooooooooo wonderful at all times" myth that a lot of the natural hair natzis like to push out in social media. I know this post might get a lot of #clapback but I had to be honest.<br />
What are you frustrations with natural hair? Or is it all butterflies and rainbows for you?<br />
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JacquelAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12018358280066008818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082613815606072036.post-41719259504717444862015-11-23T17:05:00.002-08:002015-11-23T17:05:19.529-08:00Makeup Monday's... It's a Girl!<br />
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So we all know from Instagram I'm not preggers! We threw a mini baby shower for one of my good good girlfriends and I wanted to be pretty in pink to match the theme of the day.<br />
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Primed with Skindinivia The Makeup Primer Spray ( a product I am growing to love more and more each day)<br />
Hard candy Sheer Envy Primer Long wear 12 hour power<br />
L'Oreal Lumi in Soft Sable<br />
Highlight: BH Wild & Radiant Baked Illuminating & Bronzing Palette<br />
Blush: Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush in Candy Coral<br />
Set with Fergie Wet N' Wild Take on the Night Mattifying Powder<br />
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Nyx Cosmetics Eyeshadow HD eyeshadow Primer<br />
BH Cosmetics Wild Child Baked Eyeshadows<br />
Mascara: Essence Falsie Effect<br />
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Urban Decay Revolution high color lip gloss in Failbait<br />
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Can we talk about the lip gloss? This was a part of an ipsy bag over the summer and I never tried it. So knowing my intense love of Urban Decay, I wanted to be super impressed, I was horribly underwhelmed. It reminded me of a glosser Revlon Pink Pout or Maybelline Make Me Pink.<br />
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A few days ago I started following <b>"Shonda Rhimes,"</b> on social media, and suddenly I've become intrigued with her life and stories. I recently learned that she had publish a book titled, "Year of Yes", a synopsis of her year long journey of saying "yes," when she rather say "no. I bought the book and immediately after reading a few pages I began to smile, because I could relate in so many ways to the words in her book. It correlated with a challenge that my friends and I had taken in July 2015. We were going to stomp fear into the ground, and not let it deter our objectives. The only thing to fear was fear itself. The idea came to us during brunch, and in true brunch fashion, drinking our mimosas we began talking about our lives, and reflecting on our growth. "Year of no fear," is as simple as it sounds, for a year we challenged ourselves to step outside of our box, live fearlessly and hold each other accountable if we let fear defeat us from our objectives.<br />
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It's been a little challenging starting the "Year of no fear," or documenting my progress like I should. In my heart I feel that my sudden infatuation with Ms. Rhimes, and her book reminded me of my own challenges. There were a few things that I had to bite the bullet on and just say "Yes!" to (buying a home, being vulnerably in love), but there are still some things, I need to still step up and step out on. The release of her book is also a reminder, that I need to continue living with no fear. I've only gotten through the first few chapters, but from seeing the recent changes in her life (i.e. Her 107 lbs in weight loss!), I am certain that her year has worked. </div>
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Living with no fear has been a challenge, and it's easy to talk yourself out of saying "Yes!" you can rationalize with the truth, but it really is fear, and not you being pre cautious or firm on a position. It's easy to convince yourself, that you are not good enough, or you have doubt in your own abilities, but the premise that even if you do try, there is an underlying possibility that you may still fail or fall short of your objective. This then becomes your crutch, your safety blanket to make an excuse of why you can't or wont succeed. It's taking one less bruise to your ego, but I'll tell you fear can take many different forms. Fear can be disguised as the cute baby you just had, so that you don't have extra time, for friends or date night with hubby. That new home you just bought, made you broke so you don't have no extra money to go bowling or go to the movies with the girls. Fear can be the last three times you tried to date and that didn't work, or the whole month you spent working out and didn't lose a pound. Fear can be cute, cuddly and comfy, or real ugly, mean and nasty. Fear has more costumes than Halloween, but at the end of the day fear is fear. </div>
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We all know the adage that nothing great comes from living in fear. Nike created the "Just do it," branding campaign in 1988, and In 1989, Mark Simo, Brian Simo, and Marty Moates created the clothing brand "NoFear". The simple idea of living with no fear, and the saying just do it have been around way longer than those campaigns, and clothing lines. Those marketing slogans were just an idea. The idea that if we live with no fear, and just do it we can achieve greatness, and with this post, I am reaffirming myself to the challenge of living fearlessly. I am going to apply for a job, that fear had previously kept me from applying for, and I am going to recommit myself to completing my book. I am going to say "Yes," to opportunities that come my way, and step outside of my comfort zone. In the next 8 months, I will stare fear in it's face and I won't back down. I will update the blog once a month on my year of no fear and I encourage you all to share your journey. Jaci and I, are both participating in this challenge, so feel free to ask us both questions, and or hold us accountable for our actions of fear. If you're interested in doing your own year of no fear and need an accountability partner, email us at theblissgirllife@gmail.com.<br />
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Hello everyone welcome to another installation of Makeup Monday!<br />
Today for you we have a brief review and battle of the makeup finishing sprays.<br />
I have to warn you this is not my usual <strike>cheap</strike> frugalista product reviews as these items are a bit pricier but they last and last, so I think it's worth the splurge.<br />
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So Ben Nye Final Seal.....<br />
As you may recall in one of our earlier instagram posts, I did an 8 hour trial/ review of it as one of my favorite vloggers, Jackie Ania, raved about it ability to reduce and almost eliminate transfer. So I sucked it up and said if it saves my white blouses and my hands from scrubbing foundation out of collars, it's worth the coins.<br />
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Ben Nye Final Seal retails for $23.00 for 8oz bottle on www.starcostumes.com<br />
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One of the things I love the most about this product is that when you let it dry it almost completely prevents transfers of your makeup, so even if you haven't set with a powder, your makeup isn't budging at all!!! It also gives you a gorgeous dewy glow which I love. My only warning to you, is that this stuff burns, if you have open pores or you have a few ingrown hairs on your face, it will burn. It last for 5 secs, but it's really shocking at first. Also if you spray too much it gets really sticky, so go easy, tiger. I usually only use this for going out, but the 8 oz bottle has last me at least 5 months now and I'm only done 1/4 of the bottle.<br />
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So I got on the Skindinavia bandwagon when I saw a few of my favorite vloggers and instagram MUAs posting all about it. The reviews were amazing and although for a make up spray, its usually out of my price range, I thought it might help reduce transfer without the burn and stickiness of the Final Seal so I felt to try it, blame it on the art of makeup. Just a tidbit, the makers of this brand also make the urban decay primer and setting sprays. Everyone knows how I feel about urban decay. LOVE THEM, anywhoo.</div>
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Winter weather is upon us (at times), the cold air means the mercury is plunging and this can cause eczema symptoms to spike. For many with eczema, extreme cold can cause breakouts because the skin becomes too dry. For those unaware, eczema is a skin condition that causes itchy, red, and swollen patches of skin. The most common type is called atopic dermatitis<br>
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Moisturizing well is the best way to ease the symptoms associated with eczema, there are many lotions and creams (prescription and non prescription) that treat eczema. However, if you're looking for a more natural way to treat symptoms try sunflower oil. You can either find cleansing or moisturizing
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Due to its emollient properties, sunflower oil helps the skin retain its moisture. Using sunflower oil as a lotion acts as a protective barrier and helps in reducing skin infection. If you have a pre-term infant, it can be used daily and has been shown to reduce skin infections by 14%. Sunflower oil is extremely high in Vitamin E which is essential for preventing damage to the skin cells. Vitamin E improves the appearance and health of your skin, scarring and smoothing of existing wrinkles.<br>
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It's also rich in vitamins A, C and D and healthy carotenoids and waxes which form a protective barrier on the skin. Sunflower oil is also an excellent source of beta-carotene, which protects your skin against the sun. Sunflower oil has antioxidant properties that help prevent premature signs of aging, It's wonderful for dry, dehydrated, or sensitive skin.<br>
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Another mix I like is sunflower and coconut oil, coconut oil is very moisturizing and healing by itself. Coconut oil contains saturated fats which are medium chain fatty acids or triglycerides. When applied to the skin, they keep it smooth to the touch. It also contains Capric /Caprylic/Lauric acid which have have strong disinfectant and antimicrobial properties. Another component is vitamin E which is essential for healthy skin growth, and repair of wear and tear on the skin.<br>
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Using sunflower and coconut oil is probably one of my favorite mixes, its not too thick and it works wonders during the winter. Coconut oil is my go to oil for skin uses, and gives me an extra layer of insulation and warmth in the winter. When using sunflower oil it's important to remember to use it on dry skin only, do not use it on red inflamed skin. As a disclaimer I am not a doctor, so I always recommend consulting with your physician first. Hopefully, these methods help provide some relief for you this winter. Please leave a comment with methods you've used, or on how helpful these have been for you!<br>
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<br>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12018358280066008818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082613815606072036.post-32185559068532774882015-10-26T17:50:00.000-07:002015-10-26T17:50:58.800-07:00Makeup Monday's......Meet the Ice QueenHalloween is on Saturday and it's actually one of my favorite days of the year. You may have not known this about me but I'm a bit of nerd and super into fantasy so I searched and searched for something to recreate for a Halloween and got stuck on thinking who to be but I decided to go down another path and make my own, I decided that I should be a Queen, but not just any queen, no friends, I bring you the Ice Queen.<br />
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Face: L'Oreal Lumi in Soft Sable<br />
Highlight: Glamorous Chicks Cosmetics Shimmer Powder in White Pearl<br />
Blush: Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush in Candy Coral<br />
Nyx Blush in Angel<br />
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Nyx Cosmetics Jumbo Pencil in Milk<br />
BH Cosmetics 1st Edition Palette light blue and dark blue colors<br />
BH Cosmetics Glitter in Platinum<br />
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Hard Candy Fierce effects in Skyfall<br />
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Head Jewelry (Necklace) from Ali-Express<br />
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JacquelAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12018358280066008818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082613815606072036.post-5018501389703665942015-10-12T17:34:00.000-07:002015-10-12T17:34:41.959-07:00Makeup Monday's...Battle of the Budget MascarasThe newest and latest trend in mascara has been to recreate the look of a falsie, otherwise known as a false lash. While there are so many great brands that give you some awesome looks,both high end and low. I am #teambeatonabudget so I thought I'd bring to you my review on 3 budget friendly options. Yes ladies and gents, each one of these featured mascaras are under $10.00!<br />
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<b>1. E.L.F. 3-in-1 Mascara</b></div>
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I really like it for the cost, like for 3 dollars, it gave me a lot of length, but it lacked the thickness that I thought it would offer. My left eye (well really my right) is 2 coats, as I apply for each of the looks, of the the E.L.F. 3-in-1 Mascara.</div>
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As you all know I am a huge fan of the Essence line, it's budget and it works so well. DO you not see this length and this thickness for $5.00 who can beat this value and I happen to love the length and thickness that it gives me. Hands down one of my favorite mascaras of all time.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The seasons are changing, kids are back in school and before you know it you may find yourself surrounded by sick people at home or at work. Instead of going out and buying all types of cough medicines (most only suppress instead of healing symptoms), try using some of the everyday items you may, or should have handy in the home. Items I like to keep in stock are raw honey (preferably local honey), ginger, garlic, fresh lemons, onions, and cinnamon. These products are great for their antiviral, antibacterial, and anti fungal properties. Below are a few uses for some of these products, that can help you avert or bounce back from colds this winter season.</span></div>
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</span>There are tons of ways to use honey to help combat colds this winter season. Hopefully, these will help you stay healthy, or get healthy without having to use drugs with hard to pronounce ingredients. Remember to wash your hands regularly, drink plenty of water and eat a balanced diet. I don't plan on getting sick this winter and I hope you don't either!</span><br>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12018358280066008818noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082613815606072036.post-78471973250021114212015-10-06T11:42:00.000-07:002015-10-06T13:13:15.482-07:00I bought a house!<div>
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A few weeks ago I finally closed on my first home! I purchased a duplex in a great neighborhood convenient to all my needs. Purchasing a home can be both exhilarating and terrifying, but with good preparation, good advice and good people on your team anything is possible. Many people asked why I chose to purchase a duplex, and if it meant I was making roots in my current location. I chose to purchase a multifamily property because of the income potential, having rental income frees up my cash flow and allows me to build equity. Purchasing a rental income also gives me the freedom to stay or leave as I please, because the unit is meant to be rented. When or if I want to leave my current location, I can rent a two bed, two bath apartment quicker than a house. Everyone has their own reasons and needs when it comes to purchasing a property, however some things remain the same across the board. Below I'll list a few things I learned before, during and after my home buying process.<br>
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At the end of the day, at some point in life it will behoove you to purchase property. Renting for a lifetime will never be a financial benefit to anyone but the landlord. Know what you can afford and make smart decisions, but make the decision. Purchasing property can be intimidating, but the hardest part of home ownership is getting over the fear of home ownership. If you are prepared and make smart choices it will be a fairly easy process. Home buying is definitely a practice in patience, organization and signing your name about a thousand times. I am by no means a professional in real estate, but I am an encourager of creating financial independence. If you have any questions, please comment below or email us. I may not have the answer, but I will most certainly try to find it for you! Create a great day, and buy a house!<br>
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This week's look was inspired by the simplistic beauty of thee boss lady herself, television genius, mogul and not to mention the creator of my favorite Thursday night guilty pleasures: Shanda Rhimes! Fresh off the amazingness of her remarkable 100 lbs weight loss (I wish my makeup could've recreated that!), she was featured in one of 5 amazing Essence's Covers. I chose to recreate this her very sexy work to date night friendly look. This look focuses on a strong highlight and contour, emphasizing her cheeks bones and her gorgeous defined chin. </div>
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Foundation: True Match Lumi in C6 soft sable</div>
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Black Radiance Artisan Color Baked Bronzer in Rum Spice</div>
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Setting Powder: Wet and Wild Fergie Center Stage Collection in Take On the Day Mattifying Powder</div>
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<b>Eyebrows: </b>Gabriella eyeliner in dark brown.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12018358280066008818noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082613815606072036.post-3477887429466176442015-09-28T12:26:00.002-07:002015-09-28T12:26:27.311-07:00Makeup Monday's.....Fall Foliage Welcome to the B.L.I.S.S. Girl Life's newest weekly feature: Makeup Mondays! Where we either create a makeup look using (mostly) budget friendly products or feature makeup looks we love.<br />For our first makeup look is inspired by the recent transition to the fall, so we decided to call it fall foliage.<br />
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Crease: Crown Brush Shimmer palette (no longer sold) red color</div>
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As we come to the end of September and at the end of Ovarian Cancer Awareness month, I would like to talk about my own ovarian health issue, on that is also a risk factor for Ovarian Cancer. One that has been give very little attention, but affects millions of women in America and across the world. That is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, commonly referred to as PCOS. is a syndrome that can encompasses a variety of medical conditions , but is usually hallmarked by frequent irregular or complete lack of periods, hormonal imbalances, and small cyst fluid filled cyst in your ovaries, detected only by ultrasound. Many women don't realize they have the condition until they're ready to attempt conception or a very astute doctor puts the pieces of the puzzle together. </div>
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For me my story began at 15 years old, when my mom realized that I had stopped asking her to buy pads or coming into her room to take my usual pack. I believe it had been approximately 3 months, and being a heavy set child, although I had begun to lose weight at that point, it would've been pretty easy to conceal a pregnancy, in her eyes at least, but the monkey wrench in the story, I wasn't sexually active.<br />
Determined to figure out if I was knocked up or not, my mom took me to a gynecologist who hammered me with questions about my sexual status. I adamantly told him I was a virgin, and he continued his interrogation and asked me the same question in different ways so much, I began to question myself, lol. He even escorted my mom out and asked me alone. I don't blame him, while I was mortified then, but as an adult I realized, I was an inner city child, who had girls popping up in school pregnant all around me. A 15 year being pregnant in Irvington would've been a pretty standard diagnosis to me too. When all was said and done and I took my pregnancy testing, It was negative. He quickly apologized and gave me a prescription for a pill to take every 3 months if I didn't menstruate and sent me on my merry way, chalking it up to a hormone imbalance.<br />
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Through my late teens and early twenties, I masked my lack of a period, with birth control, as I desperately wanted to finish nursing school without any instances of baby. I gained weight uncontrollably ,40 lbs to be exact, and began to sprout facial hair on my chin , similar to a beard, but again no one investigated anything. I even remember a conversation with one gynecologist about my massive unexplained weight gain, despite working out 3 days a week and eating better, while discussing my lack of a period, she wanted me to start on birth control. I didn't want to return to birth control because it made me gain weight, she simply looked at me and stated, "You ever think it is the food you put in your mouth?" I could've kicked her right then and there as she was investigating my neither regions, but ultimately I was embarrassed. It took a well meaning slightly hyperactive doctor who's alarms went off when she asked me the usual questions about my period, she was the only who kept prying and wanted to find an answer. She wanted to do lab studies, she order the ultrasound and a few weeks later, I was armed with a diagnosis and my shinny new prescription for Metformin.<br />
Fast forward, now 6 years later, she moved, I moved and my PCOS for the most part has been poorly managed. I've gained a lot of weight from bad eating, lack of exercise, and lack of management of my condition. I've skipped many doses of metformin simply because it doesn't really work that great. Also the stigma of being on metformin drives me nuts. You know how many times that I've to explain to ignorant doctors, nurses, and techs, that naturally assume because I'm overweight and on metformin, that it is okay to jump right into a discussion about my diabetes. Then having to explain why I do none of the things that you are asking me about because I'm actually not a diabetic and if you read the 5 page form of medical history or looked at your computers for reason I wrote down for metformin prescription, it clearly says PCOS. Ok ok woooosahhhhh.<br />
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I've decided now to take a more proactive stance on my PCOS and hope those that are reading and may have the condition decide to do the same. I'm so glad to be in the era that we are in, where there is so much literature and support groups at our fingertips.<br />
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I've decided to completely overhaul my maintenance routine based on literature and studies.<br />
Before I was on a dose of 1000 mg dose of metformin XL once daily.<br />
I have decided to stop metformin, with my doctor's knowledge of course, and replace it with inositol (myo-inositol) 6 mg daily + 400 mcg of folic acid daily. As there are studies that suggest that the combination not only makes the parts of the syndrome that I struggle with the most: my weight, but reduces the symptom of hirsutism (Male patterned hair growth, no more beard!) and allows the participants to regain a normal menstrual cycle. <br />
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I plan on keeping you up dated on my journey and hope to check back in within a month and see how it's going.<br />
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Some great resources for PCOS suffers are:<br />
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http://www.lifeextension.com/protocols/female-reproductive/polycystic-ovary-syndrome/page-03- All about the inosotol family.<br />
https://myyeartothrive.wordpress.com/2014/09/16/pcos-inositol-my-thinning-hair/<br />
http://www.ovarian-cysts-pcos.com/myo-inositol.html<br />
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Do you have PCOS or know someone who does? How do you manage your symptoms? Think you have it and our curious to find out more? Please leave a comment below!<br />
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Toodles Darlings!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12018358280066008818noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082613815606072036.post-36183656070807517382015-09-17T18:17:00.001-07:002015-09-19T09:14:06.840-07:00The colorful world of concealers So is it me, or has social media been flooded with these videos of girls covered in multi-colored concealers? I mean they start off looking like they got in a fight with a very angry box of crayons and loss and then they start to blend and walla they're beautiful and their faces are pristine. And your left sitting there like WTF.....<br>
So I began to do some research on to the how, what, when, and wear (yes I meant that wear, after all they are wearing it!) of what they where doing and I wanted to share that with you.<br>
So the color wheel, (don't you love that face in the middle) is basically composed complementary colors that are used to help conceal various skin issues that one may encounter. It is lined so that each complementary color is directly across from the other.<br>
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The easiest way to look at it is like this: if you have a redness or red acne scars look across it and it's green. I would use the green to cancel out the red marks on your face. Most dark hues have brown hyperpigmentation and there is a blue undertones in most dark skin and the darker your skin is, the more blue hue in your complexion so what would you use? .....yes your right, the peach or orange concealer.<br>
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In my previous post about skincare, the focus was mainly on taking care of yourself on the inside. Everything begins on the inside and works its way out, but we also need to care for the outside as well. It's important to make sure your skin is properly cleaned and hydrated, to ensure you achieve radiant skin. Over the last two months, I've changed my facial wash and moisturizer and I must say I'm very happy!</div>
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Creamed or Manuka honey are very beneficial for the skin, and can be purchased fairly cheaply. Honey can be used to help dry and delicate skin, it'<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 15.3999996185303px; line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">s suitable for all skin types. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 15.3999996185303px; line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">It acts as an antibacterial, anti-fungal, antioxidant, and hygroscopic (water retaining) agent. It helps disinfect and speed the healing process of acne, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 15.3999996185303px; line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">soaks up impurities and helps detoxify your skin. The antioxidant properties allow it to</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 15.3999996185303px; line-height: 21.5599994659424px;"> restore damaged and wrinkled skin. The hygroscopic properties make it an amazing moisturizer, but it will not break you out. </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia;"><span style="font-size: 15.3999996185303px; line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">It naturally cleans your skin and leaves it super soft. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> The next product I've incorporated is jojoba oil, many people use coconut and I recommend that as well, but I'm a jojoba girl. J<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 27px; text-align: justify;">ojoba oil is the only oil that closely resembles human sebum (an oily substance naturally produced by the oil glands below the skin surface), so the benefits to skin are amazing.</span><span style="line-height: 27px;"> It is a perfect choice for those who want to use natural products for their skin, hair and face care</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 27px; text-align: justify;">. I have combination oily skin and I was concerned about using an oil, but I learned my skin was oily because it was overcompensating for a lack of moisture. Using jojoba oil along with the honey, has really helped to enhance my skins natural glow. I use jojoba on my skin, lips and hair, it's also good at cleaning off makeup without drying out my skin. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 27px; text-align: justify;"> Making simple changes like incorporating vitamins, more water, honey and jojoba oil have resulted in me feeling so much more confident about my skin. I feel comfortable going out without foundation and I am happy with my skins tone and texture. I've saved money on expensive products and dermatologists visits, and I know my body thanks me for eliminating so many toxins. If you're looking for a more natural way to cleanse and moisturize your skin then I say give these two a try. If you have tried these or have other products you like, please leave a comment!</span></span></div>
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So this was new product at CVS and I definitely wanted to try, it had the classic eyebrow pencil end, but added in a powder to set your eyebrows. This product was pretty simple to use and while I was afraid of the powder making my brows looking a little chalky or like I got my makeup caught in them, in a bad way, I was surprisingly pleased with the outcome. </div>
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Brow powders I would definetly only recommend using if I had full brows and just wanted to make them look neater. Stay away if your skin tends to be drier it make me them look ashy, but the gel is a great touch to adding back the sheen.<br />
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Gels are for you dramatic brow girls who love a thick and luscious brow to wake up your face. I usually use gels right before threading time because it hides most of my eyebrows stray hair and grow out spots . Don't press to hard or you might have the "#Ijustdrewmyeyebrowsonwithamagicmarker" look. Not hot!<br />
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Well I hope you liked my brow review! And let me know in the comments below, what are your favorite brow products? Do you like a thick brow or thin? What other products would you like for me to review!<br />
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When it comes to my VaJayJay, I am very particular and I don't play with the products I use. My rule of thumb is, don't put anything in your VaJayJay that you wouldn't put in your mouth. My rule of thumb helps me keep my ph balance right, and a happy VaJayJay is a happy Amira :).With this being said, when it comes to sex it's been hard finding a natural product I felt comfortable using as a lubricant.<br />
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For the past few months, I had been searching for a product I felt comfortable using. I asked my mother who usually knows everything, and she had no answer. In fact she asked me to get her some if I found it! Then finally thanks to Instagram I came across @Kimi_Levadge and her page <a href="http://shop.vforvadge.com/">shop.vforvadge.com</a>. Kimi LeVadge has created a wonderful product called VNatural made of all food based products, that a basic human being can pronounce. There are only four ingredients (I love products with under five ingredients), and its edible! Meaning I can put it in my VaJayJay and my mouth (cause it be like that sometimes).<br />
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The four ingredients are water, vegetable glycerin, xanthan gum and citric acid (a natural preservative). Refrigeration is recommended, but the citric acid is a preservative so its optional. I researched (via google) all of the ingredients, and they are all products you can purchase and feel comfortable using. The products are easy to pronounce and there aren't many, which made me feel very safe.<br />
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Now to the nitty gritty, when being used this product feels great. I tried it warm (before I refrigerated it), and cold (after refrigeration) and it was great both ways. Its very thin and has a very minimal stick to it. A little goes a long way and one bottle will last you a while depending on your frequency of use. It smells good (I have a thing for smells) and yes it tastes good! I was hesitant to taste it since I've never tasted a lubricant before, but if I want to stay true to my rule I had to. It tastes almost like a melted icicle (clearly I tasted it cold), its slightly sweet in a refreshing way and pretty tasty.<br />
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After tasting VNatural, there was no bad after taste or sick feeling whatsoever. Also, the fact that its edible and tasty makes it a must have for a mix of oral and vaginal play! After trying this product I am sold, and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a natural, healthy and edible addition to their sex life. The product is great for use with toys if your a solo star, or with your partner. My VaJayJay was more than happy after using it, and its now a part of my supply.<br />
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I would also encourage you to check out <a href="http://shop.vforvadge.com/">shop.vforvadge.com</a> for all of your bedroom supplies, because they carry a lot more than just lubricant! With your purchase you also get a pretty clever sexual fact and coupon off natural condoms! I think I've found my new go to for my bedroom supplies, head on over to <a href="http://shop.vforvadge.com/">shop.vforvadge.com</a> and check them out for yourself, ooh and tell them I sent you!<br />
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AmiraAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12018358280066008818noreply@blogger.com5Philadelphia, PA, USA39.9525839 -75.1652215000000339.5633714 -75.810668500000034 40.3417964 -74.519774500000025tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082613815606072036.post-27893799911982264892015-08-15T09:04:00.003-07:002015-08-15T09:15:44.086-07:00Pura Vida!!!! Jacquel's solo trip to Costa RicaPura Vida everyone!<br />
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I have returned from my solo trip to Costa Rica.....Yes, solo trip you have heard right!<br />
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<b>How did I end up doing a solo trip you ask?</b><br />
Well as the clock struck 12:00 on my 31st birthday, I found myself sitting alone on my couch<strike> lurking </strike>scrolling through Facebook. As people posted their pictures of travel and people enjoying their lives, I found myself feeling envious. Here I was at 31, single, fabulous, with a great career, and blessings in abundance and my life had become <b>existing </b>and not <b>living</b>. So on a whim I googled "safest places for solo women travelers" and Costa Rica popped on the list and something said "yes here". I rationalized that it was not too far away (I'm very afraid of flying) and before I knew it I booked my flight and found an amazing and cheap villa in a small coastal town called Quepos ( I paid $60 per night) on Air BnB and I saw myself click the book button and by 12: 45 am my solo trip was booked. Then the panic set in.........<br />
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WTF did I just do!!!!! I was <strike>shitting bricks </strike> extremely panicked. This was so out of character for me! I hadn't done any research, I just clicked and clicked. This was sooooo not like me, but I shrugged my anxiety away enough for me to go to bed. I woke up looked at my credit card the charges were there, but I was still in denial, I texted Amira and then it became real.<br />
I was excited. As I began to tell more people, I grew scared. I got a mixture of responses. Some people admired me for conquering my fears and not letting the lack of people stop me from doing anything I wanted to do in life. While others admonished me on how could I be so foolish to travel alone. Two weeks before my trip, I started doing more in depth research. Then the fudge moments started, Quepos is <b>2 1/2 hours</b> from the major airport in San Jose, I panicked and then my awesome airBnB host email swooped in to save the day as it was full of plenty of info. It contained shuttle, taxi, and an offer to solidify a driver, at cost, for my travel too and from the airport. Sold! Then I learned public transport via shuttle starts at 6 am and ends after 6 pm, my flight landed at 8:30 pm and my return flight departed at 7:20 am (double fudge, since you have to be at the airport 2 hours before for international flights). I was able to adjust my villa stay duration and get my money back and get a hotel in San Jose for the night I landed and I coughed up the $175 for a shuttle ride home as I 'm a nervous nelly driver in the US, I wasn't prepared to drive 2 1/2 in a foreign country at 2 am in the morning alone. The relief set in an now I could finally enjoy my trip.<br />
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My flight was majorly delayed, totally ruining my preboarding wine buzz, and I didn't land until 10 pm CST (12 am EST), I was so glad I stayed in San Jose! I arrived at my comfy hotel 15 mins and $30 later, the taxis will get you, but I was only taking legit taxis so it was worth it. I woke up nervous to what was around me and was blown away by this super modern town. I found myself anxious to wander and get some yummy food, and I wasn't disappointed<br />
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I left San Jose after check out and after a 2/1/2 hour ride/mini site seeing tour ,with an eclectic group of tourist from as far as Scotland, I arrived a cute little town and my very nice villa.<br />
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My stay in Costa Rica was amazing! I was able to walk the streets no one bothered or harassed me and having been in foreign countries, you stick out like a sore thumb as an American. I walked into to stores and ordered food, no one marked up prices, and actually they were elated to have the business and I had amazing service in the Sodas (these little storefront like stores, that had cheap and super yummy food). Although no one tried to rip me off , but be careful to count you change and convert it back to US dollars if you use it as your currency, as I did my whole trip without a problem, as they don't always recognize the value of our dollars (Looking at you Wacky Wanda's bar).<br />
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Jaguar the horse that it is! I had never ridden a horse, but it was one of the most liberating albeit painful experiences ever (I had on yoga pants, you constantly bounce, and are using thigh muscles you didn't know existed, to hold on. In the moments Jaguar galloped, I felt so free and a sense of elation and giddiness overcame me. I knew then Costa Rica was where I needed to be, I was supposed to be there, this was living life.<br />
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Most of the trip I mellowed out by the pool,ate, and it explore the town. I did meet people, but I think the two people who impacted a lot were David and Amanda. A sweet and devoted couple who were on there own adventure through Costa Rica and we happened to meet on their stop through the Quepos/Manuel Antonio area. They were both from the Northeast Coast, like me, and they were amazing. We had deep conversations about life, God, and what it means to live a life and live it on purpose. I needed to meet them, without going too deep, a lot was happening inside of me, emotionally, and it was meeting them it helped me come to a resolve. Although they never knew what they did, I thank them for that.<br />
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Costa Rica was a trip that needed to happen for me. I got a lot of time to recharge, relax, and breathe. I hadn't realized how outside of me, meaning my personality, I was living. I needed to plug back in to the essence of Jacquel. I think that traveling alone truly allows you to stop listening to all the voices around you and listen to your own voice as there is no one to talk to and collaborate with but you. I think I connected and heard God in my trip.<br />
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Some people asked me if I would travel alone again, and after deep thought, I said it while it wouldn't be my first choice,I got lonely the 2nd to last day, I don't think the prospect of being alone will ever stop me from going anywhere or doing anything ever again. As while I was fearful, fear is the lack of faith. I want to start having more faith, in the universe and especially in myself.<br />
I hope you enjoyed my story and thanks for reading.<br />
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Please hit up the comment box below if you have any questions, need tips, or want to share your solo travel journey with us.<br />
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Toodles Darlings,<br />
Jacquel<br />
P.S. Enjoy some extra pictures from my trip!<br />
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