Fashion Friday: The Grammys

So sorry that I didn't do What's The Tea Thursday, I have been trying to handle some work stuff but you better believe next Thursday I will continue with the hot topics! Back to business, this pass Sunday was the Grammys and I like this award show in particular because they have such a diverse group of people and music. I personally listen to every type of music you can think of from r&b, country, Rock & Roll to even K-Pop; so this type of award show I love. For Fashion Friday I have picked my top fashion picks for the night. My Fashion Favorite from my list was Gwen Stefani, I am head over heels with her whole look...and don't ask why Jane Fonda (77 years young,green jump suit, workout goddess, actress, writer, legend) is on my list, i thought she was giving me so much sass, she looks amazing, work it Jane! Also the last pic , I'm not in the beehive, but i thought Jay-z and Beyonce looked so cute together I had to share. Tell me what you thought of this years Grammys and who was your fashion favorite of the night in the comments below; TGIF!!

Whack Wednesday: The Dreaded Acne

This Wednesdays focus is Acne because I am currently going through this. Acne comes our way for so many different reasons such as make up, pressure or friction of the skin (ex. bike helmets or backpacks), certain medicines that we take and on top of everything our period also triggers acne (what I am going through now)!!!! Now I have found some tips to help us all with this problem. These methods are for mild cases of acne and if your acne is a little bit more severe please contact a physician. My personal routine that normally keeps my face clear is before I go to bed washing my face (I don't use any specific soap), wiping the bumpy area with alcohol (dries up the greasy areas) and then I drink a 8oz glass of water. I don't have normally oily skin but sometimes my face does feel greasy and this method usually keeps my face clear. I got this routine a long time ago from the internet and have been sticking to it ever since. I also tried Clean & Clear deep cleaning astringent, I used it every night. I believe this cleaner was too strong for me because my face got super dry. I was looking like a old lady, My eye lids where even dry. This may not have been the right thing for me but it might work for you and there are many different facial cleansers to try for daily use. The important this is to make sure to clean your face really good before you got to sleep, Do Not Sleep With Your Make Up On!! Lets talk about other acne treatments that you could try. I discovered these next items online and they were listed has the top 5 acne treatments of 2015. The first is Nanoclease and was priced at $49.99. Nanoclease had a effectiveness rating of 4.8 out of 5. The second is Acnepril this also had a rating of 4.8 out of 5 and retails for $79.97. Third is Pronexin with a 4.7 out 5 and is priced at $79.99. Fourth is Day Acne Detox with a 4.7 out of 5 effectiveness rating and is priced at $39.95. Last but not least number five Acnevva with a rating of 4.6 out of 5 and is priced at $129.99. I found this list at www.acnecuresrevealed.net, go check them out read the revues, do some research. I never tried these products but if you have please let me know if any of them work. The next method is less expensive and it is the natural method. The ingredients used in these mask are filled with vitamins and nutrients that are great for your skin. I also I got this from www.acnecuresrevealed.net. They provided recipes for different mask such as the Cucumber Face Mask, Honey Mask, Lemon-Egg Face Mask and more. At this website they also share tons of information about how to properly take care of you skin; I found it to be super helpful. Another important factor is to simply make sure to eat healthy foods (I'm working on it) and to drink lots and lots of water. The way you take Of your body plays a major factor and how your skin looks. So check out Acne Cures Revelvealed, take care of yourself and stay beautiful :)

Truth Tuesday: Life is too short.

Sorry this is late, it's just been one of those days. Being a women sucks sometimes. Every month we get a visit from the devil and along with it comes cramps, acne, cravings, unnecessary emotions and fatigue. If only men could experience this; oh what a world it would be.....anyway I heard some sad news about my grandma. I won't go that deep into it but my grandma has Alzheimer's disease;and doesn't have long too live. When you are going to loose or have lost somebody regardless of your relationship it still holds a great sadness. It also reminds you that life is too short to let it just past bye. Sometimes I have stayed away from things and people because of fear. Its not a easy thing to do for a introvert like me but I will try my best to break out of this. Life is short and filled with ups,downs, good and bad experiences. It makes us who we are. Everything we go through in life makes us stronger people. Live life is the moral to this entry, try to make the best of each day.

A Time To Remember: Zelda Wynn Valdes

 Zelda Wynn Valdes was the first African American  fashion designer and costumer. Some of her clients included famous actress and singers of her era, including Dorothy Dandridge, Marian Anderson, Josephine Baker, Joyce Bryant and Mae West just to name a few. She is also the creator of the famous Playboy Bunny Uniform and the costumes for the prestigious Dance Theater of Harlem.  In 1948, she opened her own shop on Broadway in New York City which was the first in the area to be owned by an African American. She was an amazing designer and a true fashion legend.

Madly In Love Monday:Jewelry!!!

 Today I want to feature a company based out of Philadelphia, Pa. named Aspire By Day. It was created by designer (and friend)Dayleesha Ransom and here they specialize in creating one of a kind jewelry, accessories and clothing items for all shapes and sizes. Some of my favorite pieces are shown below; I love the jewelry especially the body chains and the collar chain. You can find all her stuff at www.aspirebyday.com, www.aspirebyday.bigcartel.com or check it out on her instagram page @aspirebyday.

 

  

Style Star Sunday: Adrienne Bailon

Adrienne Bailon Is a actress, singer (I was such a fan of 3LW), business women, talk show host and my style star this Sunday.  Her style is very sexy; she definitely brings that latina heat. She is not afraid of colors or patterns in the clothes she wears but keeps it beautiful and simple with her makeup and accessories. Adrienne also recently got engaged to long time boyfriend Lenny Santiago so Congratz to them!!!! Adrienne Bailon, my style star :)

Strut Your Stuff Saturday

@Charisma_Monroe is who I am featuring this week. I love this formal look, gives me a old Hollywood feel. I love the plugging neck line, the gathering in the middle, the peplum top and fitted skirt. The hair and makeup is adorable. I also love the black and white clutch it adds a little something to the all black look, so cute. Strut your stuff girl!

Fashion Friday

Well Sports Illustrated just added more curves to their magazine! Plus size model Robyn Lawley has become the fist plus size model to be featured in the magazine. Before S.I Robyn teamed up with Swimsuits For All to recreate the 2014 sports mag cover with all curvy girls now this year she is a model in the magazine itself, how lovely. I love when I see fashion embrace women with curves!

What's The T Thursday

Not too long ago Bobbi Kristina Brown was found unresponsive in her bathtub. She was discovered by her husband Nick Gordon and a friend. She was taking to the hospital and was diagnosed brain dead and put on life support. There were no drugs found in her system and they don't feel it was a suicide. No cause was reported as of yet but it has been reported that doctors have said that it is time to pull the plug and time for the family to say goodbye. At this time there is nothing that anyone can do. There are so many rumors going around as to why this happened. One rumor is centered around her husband Nick Gordon; because he is Bobbi Kristina's only heir, upon her passing, he would inherit all the money that was left by Whitney to Bobbi. I really hope that this is just a rumor. I think this is a tragedy. You never know what is going on in someone's life. Bobbi lost her mother and took that really hard. Now this terrible thing has happened to her. Through TV and interviews you can tell that Whitney Houston really loved her daughter and would not want anything like this to happen to her. Also Bobby Brown his losing is daughter which no parent should ever have to deal with. This is such a sad story, all I can is that she will be with her mother again, in a much better place.

Whack Wednesday

WHAT IS WHACK IS THIS WEATHER!! It is so cold, windy, snowy, icy etc... I don't know if every big girl goes trough this but winter coats can be an unflattering thing. In the summer I can find something amazing to show my curves off and in the winter in a effort to keep warm I always wind up with this huge tent for a coat. When I try to wear something "cute", trying something more fitted or shorter, it always ends up not keeping me warm. I have come to the conclusion that I need to take more time finding the right jacket. Something that not only looks great but fits well too. So I stumbled upon these cute and warm jackets from Reise's Pieces Boutique
(www.reisespiecesboutique.) Down below I put some of my favorite styles from the boutique.  They run in sizes xs-2X(the white puffy jacket goes up to 3X) and are priced from $59.99-$89.99. They have a ton of amazing products; very sexy and high fashion; so go and check them out! Please stay stylish and warm this winter, I know I am.