DIY Long and Beautiful Lashes + EyeBrows

  Hello Beauties, Short lashes and sparse eyebrows making your makeup routine drag. Well have no fear cause today's beauty savings tip is effective, cheap, and will grow those lashes and brows. This simple DIY only calls for one staple product. With consistent use this product will grow and thicken your lashes and brows. What is this miracle product you ask?  CASTOR OIL 

 Castor oil is effective in stimulating growth because it is rich in Omega 6 fatty acids. These acids help to stimulate the hair follicle, which aid in increasing growth. Castor oil is also a great moisturizer which protects and coats the hair from future damage. It also improves blood circulation which is a vital component in accelerating hair growth. 

Hair Growth Products Comparison Table

	Castor Oil	Vitamins	Biotin
Cost	Low	Medium	High
Effectiveness	Excellent	Variable. Typically only good when hair loss is related to vitamin deficiency	Can be effective for some people. Does not stimulate new hair growth
How Long to Start Working	Difference usually noticeable after two weeks	Approximately one month	Approximately one month
Method of use	Massage oil into the hair and scalp	Take daily dietary supplements	Take daily dietary supplements
Other Benefits	Moisturizes the hair, nourishes roots, stimulates circulation, combats fungal, bacterial and viral skin infections	Wide range of health benefits if there is a lack of vitamins in the diet. If there is no deficiency, the health benefits of taking additional vitamins may be limited	Can help to reduce cholesterol, regulate blood sugar and improve skin health
Side Effects	None	Taking high quantities of vitamins can be harmful	Typically none although there have been some reports of biotin causing acne.

Provided by: http://castoroil.org/hair-growth/      I use castor oil at night alongside my night time skin care routine. In the morning I wash off the oil and start my day normally. Repeat these simple steps and you should notice a difference within 2 weeks. Step 1 Take an old eyelash wand or brush (make sure it doesn't have any makeup product on it) I purchased a pack of 50 for about $5.00 on amazon. Step 2 Dip the wand into your castor oil Step 3 Wipe excess off using the rim of the container Step 4 Coat lashes and brows by brushing through them   P.S If you do not have a wand you can use your fingers in the mean time and massage the oil through.      

DIY Cellulite fighting body scrub

  Hello Bombshells,  What do these three ingredients have in common?

They help to banish cellulite. As an frequent advocate for fitness and exercise. I noticed that no matter how many squats, lunges, or donkey kicks I did I still had cellulite on my thighs and butt. First you might ask what is cellulite? THEY ARE THE DIMPLES FROM HELL, just kidding. They are fat that is stored in deposits underneath the skin which cause it to ripple or dimple.

                                           Disclaimer: This is not my body, just an example.


While Doing Research online I looked for ingredients that were both affective and inexpensive to use in correlation to eliminating this problem and two of the main ingredients were caffeine and vitamin E. Another effective method to eliminating cellulite is massage because it stimulates circulation to those problem areas. So I decided to make a scrub which uses ingredients that fight cellulite but also aid in creating circulation so that it doesn't come back.


Ingredients:
1 cup of Montavida Coffee
2 capsules of Vitamin E
1 Cup of Sea Salt
Plastic Cup
Fork

If you have sensitive skin you can use sugar or strawberries.

Step 1 Pour one cup of Montavida Coffee into the plastic cup
Step 2 Pour one cup of Sea Salt into the plastic cup
Step 3 Cut 2 Vitamin E capsules and put product into the cup
Step 4 Mix all of the ingredients together 
Step 5 Steam your shower so that your pours our open and are receptive to receiving the product
Step 6 Put some of the product into your hand and massage onto your butt and thighs first
Step 7 Apply product to the rest of the body and let sit for 1-2 minutes
Step 8 Rinse


Once your done apply your favorite moisturizer to your body and enjoy your silky smooth skin for the rest of the day :D



I do this scrub once a week and I have been loving it so far. This in correlation with my exercise has banished my cellulite completely. I hope you beauties enjoy and let me know how it went and what you think.



FYI this is messy and your shower will be a mess when your done.

Heres a video showing how I do it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KD_XHzK58AM&feature=youtu

         

A Classic Red Lip Never Goes Out Of Style

Hello Bombshells,
This fall DARE to indulge in a BOLD red lip. Paired with a neutral smokey eye or a winged out cat eye. This trend is sure to make heads turn. There are many ways to rock a red lip. First thing to keep in mind when picking out the best shade of red is to know if your skin complexion is warm or cool.

If you have a warm complexion a satin lip color with an orange base works best to bring out the olive tones in the skin also with warmer skin tones you can mix brick reds with the orange red to make dual layer of red that is sure to leave people wanting more.

If you have a cool complexion a nice matte red lip color works best.Usually people with cool complexions have fair skin. The matte red color works with the peach undertones to brighten and enhance the lips while not adding to much shine.

Quick Tip: A trick to make lips pop and look a little fuller you can apply a clear lip gloss to bow of the top lip and the middle of the bottom.

Red lipstick can be found pretty much every where ranging from drug store to high end. Finding the perfect lipstick can be difficult. Some suggestions for where to start.

Drugstore brands: Wet and Wild has nice satin finish lip colors. They apply smooth and last for good amount of time. Also Revlon has a good selection of Matte lipsticks that range from cherry red to plum red. Revlon lipsticks go on very smooth and are very affordable.

Department brands: M.A.C always has great lipstick ranging anywhere from matte to satin giving you an excellent selection. Another great brand is Clinique they have a variety of satin lipsticks that soften and moisturize while you where them.

So whether your warm or cool DARE to be a BOMBSHELL this fall and make a statement with gorgeous RED LIPS!

Photo: By Karim Muhammad Photography and Hair,Makeup By: Bernita Poole.

Budgeting for Baby

Hello Bombshells,
As a single mom I think one of the most important things about maintaining finances is budgeting. From the first month I found out I was pregnant I devised a financial plan for me and my child. Here are a couple tips to head start the pre-planning and budgeting process before the baby is born. Also some of these tips you may find helpful in other aspects of your life.

TIP 1# STARTING THE BUDGETING PROCESS
The budgeting process should always start by taking a look at your finances and how much income you incur in a month. I would start by taking the last 6 months and breakdown how much you spend within each month. That means rent,bills,going out to eat,shopping,student loans,ect...should be included. Once you come to a consensus of how much you spend a month calculate the average. An example: If the past 3 months the money you spend fluctuates for instance 1000 one month,600 the next month,800 the last month. Add the three sums together and divide by 3 your average for the past 3 months would be 800 dollars. So knowing that the minimum amount of money you need a month to maintain your current social and economic status is $800 you can look at your income and determine whether that is to high or if it is sufficient for the new expenses that are soon to incur.

TIP 2# A CHILD IS EXPENSIVE
According to a 2010 USDA report, the average middle-income family will spend roughly $12,000 on child-related expenses in their baby’s first year of life. By age two, parents are up to more than $12,500 per year. With that in mind you have to find ways to pre-act instead of react. I think it would be a smart choice to create a separate savings account just for your child. I created mine in my second month and have a set amount of income that goes into that account each month. With that said that does not mean stop saving on your own. The second savings account will only be for emergencies or should I say when the storm comes. A lot of us cannot predict where we are going to be within the next year as far as finances are concerned and having that extra backup system goes a long way.

TIP 3# CUTTING DOWN IS NOT ALWAYS BAD
With budgeting you may find that you need to cut down on some of the things you used to love to do. Cutting back can be painful for some but in some aspects you may find that it is necessary. Does that mean cut out what you love all together absolutely not. It just means that instead of getting your nails,toes,and hair done every week, you can aim towards getting them done twice a month.  That way your still doing the things you love and can still reap the benefits of saving money.


DISCLAIMER:
This blog post is based solely on my opinion and what I am currently doing. Does that mean you have to do the same thing, No. I am just simply showing you that their are ways to do things on your own and as a young single parent I know that it is not easy. I am simply laying the foundation for a brighter and less stressful future. 

I hope you enjoyed this post bombshells,
I will admit that it is a little long but I think you can implement these same budgeting tips in your life in other aspects as well, not just for a child. I can see using these tips in trying to buy a house,car, or whatever else your heart desires. So as always BE FIERCE and FABULOUS and for my preggers stay PREGNANT AND FABULOUS! Ciao :]

Pregnant and Fabulous

Hello Bombshells,
Recently I blogged about becoming a mommy to be and with that I received a tremendous response. I am also pleased to find out that a majority of my friends are mommy's to be as well. I am here to give you a couple tips to be pregnant and fabulous. I am currently 11 weeks, one week away from 3 months, and I am definitely a firm believer in being pregnant and fabulous.

Tip 1# STRETCH MARKS ARE NOT YOUR FRIEND
The first day I found out I was pregnant I went to my local drug store and bought some stretch mark cream. If there is one thing I do not play with its my body. I currently use Palmer's stretch mark cream, I would not say its the best but it does a great job at moisturizing.  A key in the prevention of stretch marks is to start early. If the skin is moisturized while it is stretching it is less likely to leave marks. SO MOISTURIZE MOISTURIZE MOISTURIZE.

*Recommendation* Ladies I recommend that you not only moisturize your belly but your breast as well because they are going to stretch throughout the pregnancy.

Tip 2# KEEP UP WITH YOUR PERSONAL STYLE
I know a lot of women who let themselves go once they get pregnant and Ill admit I went through a similar phase. THAT IS A NO NO! Ladies, the best way to feel confident and beautiful is to not change your routine. If you were a hoop earrings and up-do kind of girl do not settle for a wash and go. Trust me when you behave like your normal self you will feel a lot happier.

Tip 3# SURROUND YOURSELF WITH POSITIVE ENERGY
A happy mom makes for a happy baby. I can not stress enough how the company you keep can determine how you are going to feel. If you have people in your life who are negative then cut them off there is no need for them and if cutting them off is not as simple as it sounds then avoid them as much as possible. When  you surround yourself around people who are happy and happy for you. You begin to generate that same energy.



I hope you enjoyed these quick tips. I will be posting more as I learn about myself and my child.
As always stay FIERCE AND FABULOUS!

Mommy To Be

Hello Bombshells,
I know its been a while since I last posted on here but I thought it would be great to share some exciting and life changing news. I am going to be a MOMMY!!! I am excited for my new journey up ahead. I will keep you guys posted on all things maternity and as well as my modeling throughout pregnancy. As some of you may know I am currently signed with an agency and am looking for a great productive year. So saddle up its going to be one hell of a ride!

Money Mondays: How to get DESIGNER without the expensive pricetag

Hello Bombshells,
I am starting a new series every Monday showing you how you can get the most out of your money. Honestly who doesn't love to get what they want at a price that allows them to indulge and save at the same time. Every girl has a weakness for designer whether its mutual or down right obsessive with these tips you will be able to get the pieces you like without the retail price.

1. Nothing beats a sale
   Sales are a girls best friend. During a sale your able to receive some of your fave designer pieces 25-75% off. Sales vary depending on seasons, holidays, and company financial quota. For instance Nordstrom usually has a family and friends sale in which a majority of the best designers will be on sale.

2. Shop out of season
   We all know that shopping out of season means saving saving saving. Shopping out of season means during the winter stock up on summer essentials and hot buys. While in the summer stock up on winter essentials and hot buys. When shopping out of season everything is always on sale and dont get discouraged to be picking up last falls/summers signature pieces. Make your own trends by reading up on what the previous seasons trend was and creating your own based on what they predicted to see a lot of for the next season. This way you stay fashionably chic and your wallet stays gorgeously full.

3. Join invitation only boutique sites
    Websites like Rue La La, PLNDR, and Hautelook are boutique websites branching from designers and department stores. The best thing about these websites is they offer you authentic merchandise and something is always on sale. These websites allow you to shop in the convenience of your home without having to squander through numerous racks of sale merchandise. The only downfall is that some of the merchandise does sell out quickly so you have to make sure to log on and check out sale items quickly. A benefit to these websites are if you are indecisive about getting something they allow you to hold an item in your cart from 30mins to an hour on some sites which is amazing.

If you wanted to get started with those websites dont wait to be put on the mailing list just click my invitation link and start saving today! (Also as a side note THE WEBSITES HAVE SALES FOR BOTH MEN AND WOMEN)
1. http://www.ruelala.com/invite/klee123 ( Designers such as Steve madden, Betsey Johnson and Armani)
2. http://www.plndr.com/plndr/MembersOnly/login.aspx?r=1928043  (Urban Street wear for men and women)
3.http://www.hautelook.com/short/3ER5A  (boutique branch from nordstrom it has clothing, beauty and household items for sale)




I hope you guys can take away something from what I just posted and lets start SAVING!

Also later on today I will be posting a video speaking more in depth about the tips I posted above as well as showing you my secrets to shopping on the invitation only websites.