So...we're fancy huh?

Last night was one of my best friend's birthday. I have so much fun with these girls. We had a BALL...yes...I know how to have fun SOBER with no drugs involved. We went to an event downtown where there was great music, dancing, GREAT vibe in the room. Jon B was there along with Stevie Wonder and more!

My Dress: Forever 21, Accessories: www.stanzino.com

Dress & Sequins shoes: Forever 21

I wore my new sequins shoes from Forever 21 along with a silver one sleeve dress. Also from Forever 21.


FUN TIMES!!

Happy Birthday May!

I'M IN LOVE!

....with my new black & silver sequins shoes from Forever 21.....

Shoes: Forever 21

....need I say more?

Leftovers..

Hope you all had a SWELL Thanksgiving! As did I! I didn't go back to St. Louis this year..I stayed here in L.A. and spent it with friends and friends "like fam". 

Currently blogging and eating the rest of my thanksgiving leftovers on this lovely Friday night.

Jacket: Dereon by Beyonce' Knowles

Believe me or not..this is actually how I spend most of my Friday nights. Eating with a macbook in my lap. (hehe).



I'll be home for Christmas!

Randoms

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...yes..I think I'm in love....

MY NEW BABY!!

TEARS!! Guess what I got??!!

Dress: Baby Phat by Kimora Lee Simmons, Earrings: Los Angeles Artwalk

You guessed it! It's my very first acoustic guitar!! YAAY! A friend of mine surprised me with it for a late birthday gift. What a surprise!

Some of you may not know..but I am also a music LOVER. I background sing for some of the dopest bands and church ministries in L.A. The guitar has always been my favorite instrument for some reason..never knew how to play it. But give me until this time next year! I'm gonna be good!!

ARTWALK findings!

I attended Artwalk again in downtown L.A. for now the third month in a row. I was determined to do one thing when I went back down there....SPEND! Last month I went and almost CRIED at all of the vintage clothes and jewelry I saw for as cheap as $1! And I didn't have ANY cash on me! Here's a few pieces of jewelry I purchased..

This has now SERIOUSLY became my favorite piece of jewelry! (You can also find this on ebay)

This is my FAVORITE instrument that I hope someday I can master at! I would LOVE to play this some day!

And let's not forget the ART at ARTwalk! My godsister purchased this beautiful piece of artwork for me..that now hangs on my wall. Thanks Tay!

Street Style

This is a pic my cousin just sent to me from the summer time. I wore this outfit to the grove...yes...JUST to the grove...but hey...never let your bad days show right?!

Shirt: Vintage, Shorts: Vintage,  Ribbon: Created it myself, Shoes: Random Boutique, Bag: Louis Vuitton

I submitted this pic to Essence magazine for their streetstyle section! Determined to be one of the gals featured in there someday! Essence is one of my favorite magazines along with Black Enterprise. Let's hope to hear back from them soon!

Randoms

More beach lovin' today. Just had to. The weather here is beyond ridiculously nice for this time of year. Hit Venice beach today with a friend....


FUN TIMES!

Yes..I am a true goofball...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!

This year I turned 26..and I must say..it has been one heck of an experience for me realizing how quickly my life has passed me by. I came out to Los Angeles alone when I was 20 years old, graduated from College, and never would have imagined I'd be where I am. Even though I have such a high standard for myself and figured I would be a tad bit further in my career by now..I still thank God for ALL he has done for me thus far!


I received SO MUCH love this year! (It seems like when you expect less..more comes to you.)

(HORRIBLE QUALITY PHOTO..but I had to put this pic up of the adorable ballons my little god-sister brought me! She's so sweet! LOVE YOU TAY!)

Gifts..gifts..and more gifts! WE LOVE GIFTS!!

That night I went out to Hollywood to celebrate my b-day in style. I didn't do much..just hung out with a few close friends. Then went to dinner with a few more friends.

As soon as I tried this dress on my eyes INSTANTLY began to water (hehe) and I KNEW this was the one! I paired it with a pair of black heels of mine, stringed some fabric through & around the shoe to the point everyone thought it was apart of the shoe. I didn''t have the color shoe I wanted so I created it...creative or what? Can you tell I love bright colors??

Taquita and I!
Dress: Random Store in Fox Hills Mall

Me and one of my bff's Kashmeir out to dinner! LOVES her!

Scarf: Thrifted, Shirt: Forever 21, Headband: Forever 21

Happy Birthday to me! FUN TIMES!

Random Makeup...enjoy the skin YOU'RE in!

I get told (ALOT) how beautiful people think my skin is..especially from other makeup artists. It's funny when I walk into a MAC store the things they say to me..."WOW you have such beautiful skin!"...Could be that I'm so obsessed with skin..or the fact that I take gratitude into taking care of my skin. I use a skin regimen every single day. I've been using it now faithfully for about 4 years and I must say it has changed my life...What is my skin regimen you ask....you ready...???




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PROACTIV!

Yes you guessed it right...I use Proactiv and YES it really works...EVEN ON BLACK GIRLS! lol! People are so shocked when I tell them I use Proactiv...and I can tell them I haven't had a bump on my face in YEARS. Some people says it dries their skin out because the product is so strong. But if you see yourself experiencing that problem..just minimize the use. For instance if you used it twice a day..try using it only once a day. It never hurts to just TRY IT. Although, everyone's skin type is different..I'm pretty sure you would probably love the results.



I LOVE taking care of my skin! And I know it may seem weird but I actually look forward to washing my face everyday. It soothes me...yes..I know..I am weird.

Here's some of my work I've done on my own face...ENJOY!