RED LIPS FOR THE WIN

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This lady is in desperate need of a vacay, this is not happening anytime soon, with work, school and the pageant this weekend in full effects so, I’ll just have to dress like I’m on vacation until further notice. Now you know I had to get some shots of me in this super cute Ankara print dress and matching head wrap. If you don’t already know, I’m obsessed with prints, colors and everything that not practical enough to wear to work or a formal event. I can literally count the number of black clothing pieces I own. My closet is bursting with colors that don’t even have names to them. By the way, big shout out to my sister in-law for grabbing this matching Ankara set for my birthday at the most randomest flea market in Fayetteville, NC. She’s the real MVP. Don’t you just love those random shops in the middle of nowhere. It’s always a surprise, you never know what you’re gonna get and you for sure won’t get anything that’s a duplicate. It’s guaranteed to be a one of kind type item that’ll you’ll never see again. I gotta jet because I’m up to my knees in homework and my final project for the end of the semester, also getting some last-minute stuff done for my trip to New Jersey for this pageant on Saturday. Literally wasn’t lying about being up to my knees in adulting and other priorities but, before I go, wanted to share the deets on my sparkly pink heels and lip gloss.

If you’ve been following along lately, you know I’m so digging the OuiFresh lipglosses in stock right now. I’m wearing the Lava Lamp lip gloss in these pics and topped it off with the prettiest, shines shoes from DSW by Betsey Johnson, click here to shop them. FYI, they come in two other colors if you’re not digging the pink .

Anyway, I’ll check in with you once I hit the big apple. Yes, I said it, me and the bestie, Nat, are taking Manhattan next week. She’s in NY for med school so we figured, why not. Catch you on the flip side.

Sincerely,

Deidra Marie

IN A CHARTREUSE KIND OF MOOD

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We all know I’m no stranger to color, I wear it with everything. I hardly own any black or neutrals and it makes dressing for work a bit difficult as I don’t own practical stuff. When I do have to buy it for that rare occasion I get sad and dread the thought of owning anything that doesn’t have a little flair to it. Lately, I’ve been digging the color Chartreuse. It’s been the color of the spring season, but has been one of my fav colors since I was a kid. It’s a mix of my two fav colors, green and yellow. Doesn’t get any happier than that, huh? I often get the question of how to wear Chartreuse, what to match it with and where to go out wearing that color. Not gonna lie, it’s a hard color to wear. Skin tone and hair color make all the difference with this color but, I think just about anyone can rock, you just gotta do it right. I’ve listed a few ways to mix and match this color for an effortless look. Hope this helps.

PAIR WITH PURPLE

As you can see, purple and Chartreuse belong together, if you’re feeling more airy and springy, do a lighter, lavender type purple, it’s a great color combo for a spring or summer wedding or for a night out.

ROCK IT WITH CORAL

That seems so strange to pair two very “look at me” colors together, but it’s really a great combo for spring. They are bold, they are bright, and remind me of a good time at somebody’s yacht party. Maybe that’s just me, but a girl can dream.

ALL OVER CHARTREUSE

Don’t know how to mix and match it, the trend these days has been all over one solid color, Chartreuse is not excluded from this look. I’d rock it with a white booties or some pink heels, something to break it up a little, but still very much a trend I’d consider. Sounds a little bold, but with fashion, I think anything goes, right?

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PAIR IT WITH BLACK OR WHITE

Okay, while I don’t do these color combos often because I barely own any black, I still highly suggested. It’s definitely more on the sophisticated side. More wear work appropriate and practical for an everyday look. It’s a safe color combo that anyone can pretty much pull off. If you’re just stepping into the wonderful world of Chartreuse, this color combo is the way to go. It’s a great start to ease yourself into a this fun, funky, bold color.

RED AND CHARTREUSE

This is one of my all-time fav color combos. It’s so unexpected and when paired with gold jewelry you have a winning look. I first I thought, ugh, this is so Christmas, but it’s really not. With the yellow undertones of the Chartreuse, it’s a winning combo for sure.

Hope after reading these tips you start experimenting with this fun color. Here’s to the Chartreuse glow-up.

By the way, of course my lippy is by OuiFresh. It’s Love Fool. Shop this and other ultra moisturizing lipglosses here. Chartreuse pants by ASOS. They no longer sell them but keep an eye out for similar looks as they get in new stuff all the time. My dope vintage top is by The Cru Look

Till next time,

Sincerely,

Deidra Marie

MAKING IT WITH NO MAKE-UP

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I love me with make-up and I love me without it too. Sometimes I’m just too lazy to come out the house “dripping” as these young kids say. Other times I’m motivated to do a whole face and then as the day progresses, totally start dreading the idea of washing it all off. Yes, I’m that girl, LOL. Okay, shameless moment, when I won my pageant, and was up on stage getting my crown, the only thing I was thinking about was A. when can I get out of these heels and B. I was thinking it’s going to take hours to wash all this make-up off my face. The heels came off about 10 minutes later and washing the make-up off my face took about 8-10 minutes tops. Yes, I know, I’m so dramatic. There’s a point to all this. I see a lot of people bashing women who wear make-up and I see equally as many people bashing women who don’t. I just do what feels good. Some days, I want to bum it and other days I want to be the girl who won my crown back in October that was full-blown glam. I say all this to say that it’s impossible to box everyone up. We are complex human beings with so many sides to us and it’s important that we embrace them all and do the things that make us feel good, confident, happy, empowered and alive, which is why you’ll often see post on my blog where I’m wearing little or no make-up and others where I’m full glam and ready for anyones runway.

The content I create is based on how I feel and while that may not be the best branding, it is my brand to never expect the same thing twice. I’m most confident when I’m doing me and nothing else. In this post, it just so happens to be barefaced. Then next, it might be full-blown glam and blonde hair. Who knows. Whatever the case may be, I do me and me alone. One thing I know you’ll always see consistently is my smile, color, and good vibes. This is how I make it with no make-up.

Tell me, what makes you feel alive? What things do you do for inner peace or to spark that fire?

Till next time.

Sincerely,

Deidra Marie