Summer Shoe Game

Goodbye winter/fall shoe collection, HELLOOOO Spring/Summer shoe game!

Today I boxed up all my last season shoes and put all my spring/summer shoes on display in my walk-in. Soon as I did that I noticed that I have an serious addiction to nudes and blacks. It's ok with me though because none of them are plain, they all have a uniqueness to them. I treat my shoes like my babies lol, I just LOVE them.

It's no way I can put all my shoes in 1,2 or even 3 pictures...I have more than I need actually. Every year I give most of them away and start fresh. I even sell the ones I never wear or the gently used ones on ebay and through my youtube auctions.

I'm happy spring is here because open toe shoes are so sexy to me and I love showing my french pedicure. I got some cute little toes lol.

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Which do you Prefer…Straight or Curly?

I haven't had the urge to wear my hair straight in more than a year, probably longer.

Loose waves, deep waves, ripple deep, and brazilian curls have been my styles of choice for a while now. Straight hair can get boring really quick. Which do you prefer?

This is my current style, I went blonde with a dark brown undertone for my bday and less than 2weeks later, I'm over it LOL! I love the color but I need my waves back. Wavy/curly hair is just easier to maintain to me. I need hair that has little to no maintenance. I wanna throw my silk bonnet on at night, go to sleep and wake up with a beautiful style and that's the satisfaction that wavy hair gives me. With this straight look, I have to wrap it, watch how the wind blows it, constantly be conscience of strands being out of place and etc. Ugghhhh! Im over it!!! Not to mention that it sheds too much to.

I'm going to keep the summer highlighted colors but chile back to curly I go!

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My Birthday Week

I had the most amazing birthday week ever!

I must say that this was the best birthdays of my life! My husband always finds a way to out-do himself every year. We are finally back in a comfortable financial space that allowed him to pretty much take the spending gloves off and spoil me rotten.
Now don't get me wrong great birthdays aren't about money money money…it was definitely the thought that he put into everything that he did that made my bday very memorable. I love my honey. Honey took me out all week, gave me surprise gifts all week and really showed how thoughtful he could be. (He's always thoughtful anyway:)

My friends also had their hands in making my special day epic!
My born day was 4/19 but I decided to celebrate it with a Pure white & Gold party on 4/20. I thought that was a fun day because of obvious reasons lol! The turn out was great!! Everyone looked so dazzling and regal in their fashions!
I would start calling names but I don't want to make a mistake and omit anyone so I'll play it safe and just thank EVERYONE collectively! I genuinely appreciate everyone who attended. You could have been anywhere in the world but you chose to celebrate with me and that means a lot.

In addition to having the pleasure of celebrating with my close friends and acquaintances, my bday cake was another one of the highlights of my night!! The cake (couturecakesbynika.com) was delivered to Purrsha (the venue), set up and it completely stole the show! Click on the pic to get a full view! It was a 5tier Stiletto cupcake tower and it was BEYOND DELICIOUS!! It wasn't too sweet, it was just right. I had two flavors, yellow cake and lemon! The decor on them was very elegant and fashionable. The detail on the top tier was MIND BLOWING!! I was in complete awe because the cake was a surprise to me from my hubby. I gave him a general idea and a sample picture and he hired a baker and together they completely out did themselves!!

Even my cards were special:)
I got 1 card from my bro Miles (my BFF's fiancé) who's unfortunately incarcerated and couldn't be here to celebrate with us but I'm hoping he will be home next year to. The card he sent me was very sentimental because it was skillfully crafted and handmade and I must admit it was the best card I received! Shoutout to all my fam and friends who know I LOVE cards and took their time out to pick up 1 that was perfect and "Vee":)

So I'm 29 years old now and I'm really not a person that like to go nuts every year when my day rolls around because I try to live everyday as if it's equally as special. This year I went all out because it's my last year in my 20's and that to me is a milestone. I'm not at all mentally ready to turn 30 next year but I'll make the best of it and embrace it. This year was everything I imagined and hoped for!! Thanks again to everyone who made me feel loved!

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NEW FASHION TREND!

You would be surprised how you'd feel if you switched up your Style! Doing different things with the way you normally dress is a great way to make you feel "NEW".

Try Color Blocking

What is color blocking?

In the world of Fashion Vocab Color blocking is defined as complimentary bold and bright colors that are paired together for a unique style.


To transition this trend from the runways into your wardrobe can be tricky HOWEVER if you just follow well respectable fashion leaders you will nail it every time!! Here are some fun combinations that you can use:

Color Blocking Combinations: ~Electric blue w/ a yellow or orange.
~chocolate brown w/ a fushia pink or peach.
~purple w/ a bright blue.
~bold blue with a bright pink.
~coral orange w/ a grey and paint your nails a neon yellow!
Try these combinations Divas and you will be a color blocking Runway SuperModel!

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Foundation

I have never been a fan of liquid foundation but lo and behold, I have stumbled one that has captured my heart. Estee Lauder's Double Wear Light is my newest vise. Stay tuned into this review because I had no intention on trying it, liking it or even buying it.

About a week ago as I was leaving Macy's MAC counter with my purchases I passed through Dillard's in Greenbrier Mall, Chesapeake, VA. I needed to stop pass Estee Lauder to picked up some Extreme Violet Mascara and end up chatting with a very knowledgable beauty advisor by the name of Roza Nuttall. Her personally was very welcoming and she introduced me to Estee Lauder's Double Wear light Liquid foundation. Let me remind you, I went to E.L. for some mascara NOT foundation. In the first few minutes of the conversation I was blown away about how much she knew about what was good for different skin types and she educated me on makeup that focuses on skin care.

I end up leaving with what I came for and a few free samples of the items she recommended. It took me a while to try the 10-day complimentary sample that she gave me and when I finally did----HOOKED!! I had to have the bottle. Estee Lauder is such as respectable brand and some people have misconceptions about their prices. My theory is, "You get what you pay for." In this case the foundation is only $35.00 and that to me is a steal. I have been using MAC's studio tech foundation for years and up until recently I have been very pleased with it. The only thing that I don't like about it is it's wearability. If you touch your face a lot of if your man loves to kiss your face a lot then it will come off and that's a con for me. It's about the same price as Estee Lauder Double Wear Light but E.L gives you the benefit of a 15-hour wear. This particular foundation controls oil, it has a very natural finish and is very lightweight. The formula resists smudging and won't melt off through heat and humidity.

If you are looking for a great foundation that is non-acnegenic, won't clog pores, fragrance and oil free and dermatologist tested then I highly suggest this product. A good compliment to it is the Matte Perfecting Primer that aids in extended wearability.

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NYX Cosmetics

I'm such a big fan of NYX Cosmetics!!!

To me and this is just myyyyyyy opinion….I like their shadows just as much as I like MAC!!! What?!!!

Their shadows and liners are so awesome. There are a lot of great brands out on the market but personally this is one of my favs. I have been using NYX for about 4 years now and the pigments are great. I prefer this brand over BH cosmetics.












When I step out and get dolled up I ALWAYS 100% of the time grab my NYX palette because I know without a doubt that I'm going to quickly and effortlessly get the results I want. The colors are so vibrant and truly unbelievable. I have had this one about 2years actually and when I say I'm in love with it, it's an understatement. I recommend any of their palettes, liners, jumbo liners and etc. Go on www.nyxcosmetics.com and shop shop shop! They have free shipping for orders over $50 and that is just fantastic!

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