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Archives for January 2022

Categories: Fashion, Nails

Nails of the Week

My nail journey continues. These were my nails without an overlay, painted with a purple color from OPI. I chose to go bold this time with my color choice to give me an extra pep in my step. Plus, purple is my grandmother’s favorite color, and she told me it represents royalty.

I loved the look, but my nails are super weak. Please be mindful of the nail salons you pick. I will not be going back to the one that did my overlay with the pink polish. I had an intuition about that place, and I should have listened. I went to another salon this time, and the service was great. After taking this photo, I had to cut them all down because they kept breaking and splitting. The color is still super cute, but I have to nurse them back to health.

Categories: Fashion

Happy New Year!

As I reflect on this year, I can say it has truly been one of life, lessons, and love. I can’t thank God enough for his continued blessings, the doors he has opened, and the doors he has closed. I let fear become bigger than my faith in some areas of my life this year, and I cannot take that same mindset into next year. I started taking steps to change that. God has already started blessing me and my family in the new year, and it hasn’t even started. In 2022, I am bringing CRAZY FAITH (read the book by Pastor Michael Todd if you haven’t already), COURAGE, and CELEBRATION. 

Looking forward to 2022!!!!!!! Happy New Year!!!

Photo: @_andreafoster_ on IG

Categories: Fashion, Nails

Nails of the Week – New Year Nails

It has been a minute since I posted a nail update. I did not do much with my nails after my last nail update. For my birthday, I was able to get them done. I got the dip-powder and liked the look. I did not get a photo of them. I kept those nails on until it was time for my cousin’s event, and then I got dip-powder again. I am new to the nail lingo, and I did not get what I wanted. I learned that I was not a fan of the dip-powder process. I should have gotten an overlay instead of dip-powder for my cousin’s event (photo below).

Money spent and lessons learned. For the new year, I was determined to get it right. I still wanted nice-looking nails, but I did not want to spend as much money. During the waiting period of getting my nails done, my nails had the opportunity to grow. This time I got an overlay over my nails and had them painted with regular polish (photo below). I also got my toes painted too. I did not get the name of the color, but the brand was OPI. I am proud of the results.

My ultimate goal is to get back to painting my own. These experiences are giving me the confidence to go in that direction.

Categories: Fashion, Hair, Makeup, Nails, Outfits

METGRADY Celebration!

My husband and I had an opportunity to attend my cousin’s 35th birthday celebration in December. It was indeed a beautiful celebration. This celebration allowed me to step outside my comfort zone. It allowed me to further lean into my journey of self-transformation, and it opened my eyes to some things.

For one, this event was not your typical birthday party. It was going to be the event of year. I had to find a dress, shoes, makeup artist, hairstylist, and nail salon. I had to do this within two weeks because I waited until the last minute. Honestly, I procrastinated because the thought of getting all of it together was overwhelming to me. I knew I wanted to look dang good, but I did not know where to start. I have this habit of minimizing myself, and this mindset tends to take over. This event was not the time for that.

Fast forward, I was able to get everything done, and I was so proud of the result. This event opened my eyes to several things.

  1. I have to stop minimizing myself. If I keep doing that, I will continue to set myself up for failure.
  2. I need to stay true to my authentic self, bring confidence from within, and truly learn to enjoy the moments.
  3. I looked dang good in that Fashion Nova dress. I could see how sticking to my workouts had paid off, and seeing those results made me want to continue my fitness journey.
  4. I can walk and dance in block heels.
  5. I want to learn how to do my own makeup for events.
  6. I need to work on taking quality photos. I took some at the event but taking quality photos is something I want to work on especially for this blog.

Check out the beautiful photos below.

Dress: Fashion Nova – Luxe Occasions Sequin Maxi Dress – Black (Size:L)

Shoes: Black block heels (Old)

Jewelry: Belk – Silver Tone Metal Jet Black Crystal Linear Drop Earrings and Silver Tone Jet Crystal Teardrop Stretch Bracelet

Makeup: Her Pretty Face, LLC

Hair: Courtesy of my beautiful baby sister

  • My husband and I
  • My beautiful middle sister and I

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