FASHION
This outfit is my ultimate go to for the summer because it's so comfortable and airy. Summer dresses are so easy to wear casually with sandals for a shopping trip or jazz up with heels for a semi-causal wedding. The pastel colors along with the pattern help the dress stand out. I also love to pair my jean jacket with it just for some added dimension.
Denim Jacket: Dillard's
Floral Dress: Belk's
Platform Wedges: Nine West
My next fashion item is this black cross shoulder. I wore this just about everyday because it always went with my outfits. My favorite part of this bag is the studded details on the bottom that adds an extra element to any look. I tried so much over the summer to carry less items in my purse and this bag was really helpful. Its spacious enough to carry everything you need, yet small enough so you can't fit your whole life in it.
BEAUTY
The first item in the beauty category is perfume. I started running low on my other perfume so I decided to try a small bottle of the Mary Kay's Simply Cotton. It has a very fresh clean scent (I guess that's why it's called simply cotton). I will say that it doesn't last throughout the whole day but if you prefer light scents this is a good option. This perfume is overall a great buy.
Perfume: Local Mary Kay representative (www.marykay.com/priscillapulliam)
Its safe to say that I am no makeup expert or guru, but I do a well enough job not to look ridiculous when I step out of the house. I've tried out some different things and the following items are my current favorites. I recently got a sample sized Buxom mascara from Sephora and it lengthens my lashes really well without clumping them up. The retail price is $19, so I'm more than likely going back to Maybeline when I run out. The next item is the Sephora eye shadow in the shade "milestone #17"(used with the small eye shadow brush). I really like this shade because its neutral but it adds extra shimmer to my face when I'm feeling fancy. The last item is the black dip brush liquid eyeliner. I'm starting to master the winged eyeliner and this is great because the color shows up really well without fading.
Eye shadow: Sephora
Small eye shadow brush: Sephora
Liquid eye liner: Target
I've been exploring to see what products work best for my hair in its natural state. My hair seems to respond best with these three items. The Shea Moisture product has a really thick consistency so a little goes a long when your using it. It works best for me when my hair is wet and it adds plenty of moisture (hence the name) while helping to detangle. The Aunt Jackie's defining custard lives up to the name. It always gets my hair super defined and the lavender smell is amazing. The last thing I use is argan oil because it gives my hair extra shine and moisturizes my scalp. Most oils (coconut oil, jojoba oil, olive oil etc.) do the same thing. I love the agran oil best and I use a little everyday to refresh my hair. I use all of these products after I've washed my hair and add more styling product every couple days (you don't want product build up,trust me).
Shea Moisture Curl enhancing smoothie: Wal-mart
Argan Oil: Local beauty supply store
Aunt Jackie's Curl La La: Local beauty supply store
The first nail polish doesn't really say summer, but I love the shimmery iridescent color it gives off. The second polish is a great pastel blue that matches every outfit (in my opinion) because the color is so light. Lastly, this last polish works as a base and top coat for your nails. My nail polish never last longer than a week, but this helps keep them shiny.
Sally Hansen "Breezy Blue #481": Target
Sally Hansen Ultimate Shield: Target
SNACKS
I'm literally eating this combination as I'm typing. Healthy eating is not something I do all day everyday, but I do strive to eat healthy meals. This little snack is a step in the right direction. Yogurt has always been a favorite of mine and I recently tried it with granola (life changing). I stumbled across this brand of yogurt because someone decided to buy all of the Chobani yogurt; and I'm glad they did or I never would have tried honey vanilla yogurt. Its really creamy and great when I want something a little sweet.
Bear Naked: Wal-mart
Greek Gods Greek Yogurt: Wal-mart
MUSIC
My final favorite of the summer is the album Mali Is by Mali Music. I'm just going to be honest and tell you that I'm slightly obsessed with this album (I listen to it almost everyday). I first discovered Mali a few years back at a concert and I didn't even like him. What was I thinking? After listening to the songs a few times, I was hooked. I patiently (sort of) waited for his second album to release earlier in the summer. The wait was worth the while because his lyrics are so in depth, inspiring,encouraging, and poetic all in one.
Mali Is: iTunes, Amazon, Google Playstore etc.
Devotional Corner
"Love" 1 John 4:7-8 & James 3:5
7"Dear friends, let us love one, another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.8 Whoever does not love, does not know God, because God is love."
5"Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the body,but it makes great boasts.Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark." (NIV)
Interpretation
This past Saturday my grandmother talked about the subject of love. Sometimes we don't realize how much words can hurt a person. Its a lot easier to say you love God more than it is to say you love a person that you don't care for.Someone can seem alright on the outside but you never really know what they nay go through within. Therefore we should refrain from judgement towards others. Consider someone's feelings before blurting a comment or use a nicer tone and maybe the response will be more positive.As Christians its important to remember that friendliness is always more warming. Its not our place to judge or condemn a person because our job is to draw others with love and let God handle the rest.
Stay chic!
-Xoxo Deleon
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