tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44821254025240708812024-03-08T11:05:10.150-08:00I wanna be...FierceI wanna be fiercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01044689983470075482noreply@blogger.comBlogger127125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4482125402524070881.post-31506517732918960172016-08-08T07:00:00.000-07:002016-08-08T07:00:00.212-07:00I Wanna Shop Goodwill<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #222222;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">W</span></b><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">hen I tell most people that I love to thrift it usually leads to tons of questions. Questions like w</span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.8px;">hy thrifting? Or isn't that just shopping for old clothes? And you know what... I get it. I get it because thrifting isn't the most normal shopping experience. But that doesn't mean that thrifting can't be a great shopping experience. There are some thrift stores that make thrifting easier than you think. Take the Goodwill for example. The Goodwill is one of my favorite places to thrift shop. They offer a great variety and their store organization makes thrifting a breeze. I recently had a chance to interview Lauren Lawson-Zilai, Director of Public Relations at Goodwill and she shared some amazing tips on why you too should give thrifiting a go at the Goodwill </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">A clothing rack filled with old granny dresses and mumus is usually what comes to mind when most people think of thrifting. While it has a slight ring of truth, it's not necessarily the truth for Goodwill stores. The Goodwill accepts millions of donations from the public that not only include used pieces but brand new ones as well. In fact there is a good chance that you'll find new items with the tags still attached while browsing the racks of Goodwill.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Organization, or should I say a lack of organization can make or break your shopping experience. It's one of the biggest reasons why some people opt not to thrift. I've been to a handful of thrift stores where the layout was really confusing and hard to find things. Goodwill cuts down on the confusion by breaking clothing into sections.Items for ,men, women and children are broken into their own sections and then further broken down by item (ex: tops, bottoms, dresses and coats). You can also find some clothing seperated by color. So if you are looking to wear a white top, you can very easily browse the white shirt section.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Looking for an opportunity to shop and be charitable? Well it's possible when you shop with the Goodwill. Each and every time you donate or shop at Goodwill stores, you are helping someone find a job and build their careers. Goodwill's revenues from sales go to fund job placement and training programs to help people find employment. They also offer services such as financial education,mentoring and transportation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Think you can only find clothing at the Goodwill? Think again. Goodwill offers a variety of items from small household appliances, toasters, plates, glasses and artwork. Some Goodwill stores even carry furniture. If you are shopping for more specialized items head over to <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://shopgoodwill.com&source=gmail&ust=1470711290588000&usg=AFQjCNGYvF2eU4OBSviUwDsEKeCnT0VUFw" href="http://shopgoodwill.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">shopgoodwill.com</a>, an internet auction site that has more unique finds.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Looking for a good deal? Goodwill is the perfect place. It may vary from store to store but Goodwill offers senior and student discounts, discounts for items that have tags that are a certain color (ex: red-tagged items may be 10 percent off). And get ready for it, some Goodwill stores allow you to buy clothing by the pound.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Interested in learning more about Goodwill? Head over to their website <a href="http://www.goodwill.org/" target="_blank">here</a>.</b></span></div>
I wanna be fiercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01044689983470075482noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4482125402524070881.post-78241505742238794792016-06-20T06:59:00.001-07:002017-08-29T13:12:00.066-07:00I Wanna Go To The Beach<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">S</span></b>ummer is here you guys (finally)! It was looking kind of shaky for a while but here it is. I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am. I plan on making Summer 2016 one for the records books. My plans include hitting up some of my favorite beaches. As with every visit there are a few items that make my visit just a bit more enjoyable, after talking to the swimwear and sexy plus size lingerie team at AdoreMe about #BeachDayMusts, I decided to share a few things that are my absolute must haves when I hit the sand.</div>
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When it comes to swimwear I live by the motto 'Go big or go home'. I like to have fun with my swimsuits. Think prints, bright colors and a flattering cut to accentuate my curves.Check out these stunning swimsuits for curvy bodies <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=511664990&pid=uid4025-3594595-84" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a> and <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=467436282&pid=uid4025-3594595-84" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">A beach day can do quite a number on your hair if you aren't careful. If the direct sunlight doesn't dry it out the sweat and sand will ruin your tresses for sure. To combat all that I go for a head scarf to protect my locs and to add a pop of pizazz to my beach look. Check out some of these cool scarfs <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=521943192&pid=uid4025-3594595-84" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a> and <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=522843412&pid=uid4025-3594595-84" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>.</span></span><br />
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Shades are an automatic must when it comes to the summer but I like to turn it up a notch when I hit the beach. I switch out my regular shades for trendier options. I tend to go for aviators and cat eye sunglasses when I'm feeling fancy. These are some of the shades on my must buy list <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=512669899&pid=uid4025-3594595-84" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>, <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=517622321&pid=uid4025-3594595-84" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a> and <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=499826014&pid=uid4025-3594595-84" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>.<br />
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When I'm not people watching or ease-dropping (shush, we all do it), I try to catch up on the latest trends and make a dent on my current reading list.<br />
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I wanna be fiercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01044689983470075482noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4482125402524070881.post-60763186278368333142016-05-08T06:00:00.000-07:002016-05-08T08:25:55.636-07:00I Wanna Thank My Mama<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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very young and that it was my birthday. It was also around the time when my
family struggled financially so I don’t think I really expected much on my
special day. The details are a bit fuzzy
but what I recall is my Mom and I going somewhere. She didn’t really hint as to
where we were headed so it was a bit confusing. We finally ended up at a Woolworth
(So aging myself with that one lol). We walk into the store and quickly headed towards
the back where there was a photo booth. Nothing fancy just a
regular photo booth. My mom and I climb in and took about three or four photos
together. As we finished up I hear her say Happy Birthday. In that brief moment I felt special and overwhelmed with joy. I
wanted to express to her how thankful I was to have a mother like her. One who did her absolute best to provide even when it was difficult. As we celebrate Mother’s
Day I am reminded of all of the sacrifices my mom has made. She along with all the other strong women in my life are to be celebrated
and honored for all they do. Thank you Mom! Thank you for your patience, unconditional love and always being my biggest cheerleader. I love you!<o:p></o:p></div>
I wanna be fiercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01044689983470075482noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4482125402524070881.post-30293655726734545402016-04-25T06:49:00.000-07:002016-08-07T21:34:23.619-07:00I Wanna Watch Lemonade<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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many of you watched Beyoncé's visual album 'Lemonade' debut this past weekend? *immediately
raises my hand* I’m going to hope that your hands are raised too because duhh
its Beyoncé and two, if not that would mean you missed out on Bey making the
world bow down to her once again. I was here for every second of Bey in
Lemonade. Especially since she served us
a different kind of Bey. The kind of Bey that seemed to bare her soul to the
world. The kind of Bey that gave us lyrics like ‘He better call Becky with the
good hair’ (that was actually pretty mild compared to the other lyrics) and the kind
of Bey that seemed more vulnerable with this project. Yeah, it was insane. What was also insane were the stunning visuals. Every single scene from Lemonade was
breathtaking and was a complete work of art. Here are just a few photos from
the visual album that left my mouth gaped open.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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I wanna be fiercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01044689983470075482noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4482125402524070881.post-78419912716245509872016-01-08T10:36:00.001-08:002016-08-07T21:30:30.840-07:00I Wanna Wear A Cape<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Cape:</b> <a href="http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?br=PLUS&category=plus_size-main&productid=2000142202" target="_blank">Thrifted (Similar Here </a>) |<a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=503283852&pid=uid4025-3594595-84" target="_blank"> <b>Boots:</b> Just Fab (Similar)</a> | <b>Jeans:</b> Thrifted | <a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=497743865&pid=uid4025-3594595-84" target="_blank"><b>Turtle Neck:</b> Forever 21</a></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #222222; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">T</span></span><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-size: 9.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">hrifting is soooo Bae and let me tell you why. You probably have
somewhat of a hint as to why If you've been following me for a while. If
you're new here you should know that I may or may not be a thrifting addict.
(Ackward silence) Ok I am. Now that that's clear lets get into why me and
thrifting will always be boo thangs lol. So a few months back I took a
quick trip to Toronto. While there I mozied on down to Kensington Market, an
area in Toronto known for its specialty stores and diverse food choices. What it also happens to include are some of thee
most amazing thrift and vintage stores.
So you know your girl was in heaven. As I started to pop in and out of
each thrift shop I noticed a theme.
Almost every shop had an amazing selection of coats and capes. Now folks you should know I’ve been wanting
to buy a cape for the longest time but nothing
really was saying ‘you should buy me’ until I saw it. Yes it! I walked into
Exile, Kensingtons Costume and Vintage Mecca expecting to browse and walk away
with nothing much more than a look here and
a comment or two of ‘that’s cute’ there but most importantly empty handed. That
all changed as I walked to the back of the store. In the back on a mannequin sat the cape of my
dreams. There was an instant
confirmation that this cape was coming home with me. It was perfect. It was my
favorite color, it provided just the drama I wanted in a cape and most
importantly it was timeless. I knew that
I could never find a cape with this kind of quality and this price point at any
other store. And that folks is why thrifting
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I</span>’m all for making the most out of my wardrobe. In fact just recently I took my Gap Midi Skirt <i>(You remember, the skirt that I wore at the Essence Street Style Block Party. If not refresh your memory <a href="http://www.iwannabefierce.blogspot.com/2015/09/i-wanna-wear-midi-skirts.html" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>.) </i>and transitioned it into a snazzy fall look. There are so many items in our own closet that we can remix or transition from one season to the next by simply adding and replacing key pieces. Not only is it fun recreating different looks but it also helps saves us from overspending. A total win, right? Here are some really simple ways you can transition some of your clothing into fall.</div>
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I wanna be fiercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01044689983470075482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4482125402524070881.post-72556200725090318442015-10-23T13:02:00.000-07:002015-10-25T09:17:16.942-07:00I Wanna Travel To Paris and Rome<div style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">A</span>round this time last year I was a few days away from wrapping up my
first international trip. I had an entire
week of scouring the streets of Paris and Rome, both two equally exciting and sexy
cities, and I was bursting with excitement to head home and share my travels escapades with friends and fam. While I had thee most amazing time, I mean it was almost epic, I couldn't help but fight the feeling that I wished I had did a little bit more. Don't get me wrong I covered a lot in both places but this fear of missing out was wearing on me thick. What I realized is, it is almost impossible to see everything when you travel, especially if you have a limited amount of time but there are some key things you can do to make the most out of your travel when you are running on a tight schedule. Here are four tips on how to make the most out of your international vacation when low on time.<br />
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Plan, Plan and Plan. I can not stress this enough. Planning will help you layout your travel goals and you'll have a greater chance of hitting that goal if it is mapped out.<br />
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Do yourself a favor and thoroughly investigate the area you will be visiting. You can start by calling your hotel with questions in hand and ask away. Is there a subway station that the locals use? If so, what is the nearest station near your hotel? How long is the subway ride to a specific attraction? Answering these questions or any others you may have beforehand allows you to hit the ground running without wasting any time.<br />
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On most days I usually have a hard time waking up early but when traveling I force myself into the lifestyle (Yes, I think it's a lifestyle). Why? Because starting early gives you a greater chance to hit more of your goals. In some cases you can beat the tourist crowd if you start early.<br />
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While in Paris I made the investment in a Paris Pass. This Pass allowed access into different attractions in addition to that I was able to skip long lines and a special shuttle was provided to wisk me to place to place. Look into special passes like these when traveling. It can make getting around less complicated and also can save on time.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">A</span>m I the only one that creates a full shopping wishlist in my head. I know there has to be someone else out there who does this. Either way I've been holding on to my above wish list (in my head) for quite a while now. I've always viewed the fall as a season of transition and these items are all perfect for this transitional time of the year.</div>
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I wanna be fiercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01044689983470075482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4482125402524070881.post-80710511641528786372015-09-28T14:10:00.001-07:002015-09-28T14:12:34.284-07:00I Wanna Wear Midi Skirts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>A </b></span>few weeks ago Essence Magazine held their 2nd Annual Street Style Block Party in Dumbo, Brooklyn. If you've never heard of the event, it's exactly what it sounds like, a party in the street mixed in with tons of fashionistas and vendors galore. While I wasn't able to make last years Block Party I made sure to skip on down to attend this years affair. Prepping myself for the event, I knew two things. One, I wanted to be comfortable and two I was going to break out my new Midi Skirt. With those two things in mind I grabbed my <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=448326502&pid=uid4025-3594595-84" target="_blank">Chucks</a>, <b><a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gap.com%2Fbrowse%2Fproduct.do%3Fcid%3D1014906%26vid%3D1%26pid%3D628992002&pid=uid4025-3594595-84" target="_blank">Midi Skirt </a></b>and button down shirt. Voila. For the finishing touches I added my <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/action/loadRetailerProductPage?id=490355610&pid=uid4025-3594595-84" target="_blank">Stilla Lipstick</a>, mustard colored purse and cat eye shades. I thought the look worked perfectly. What do you think?</div>
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I wanna be fiercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01044689983470075482noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4482125402524070881.post-47920270805398440602015-09-25T06:00:00.000-07:002015-09-26T09:26:01.309-07:00I Wanna Travel to Chicago<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">I</span></b>f I'd asked you what comes to mind when you thought of
Chicago you’d probably answer Deep Dish
Pizza, Chicago Hot Dogs and the Windy City.
Your answers would of course be one hundred percent spot on, as Chicago
offers all of those things and so much more. Yes more! In fact it was the more
that made me fall head first in love with the city while on a getaway to
Chicago earlier this month. I know you’re probably thinking Chi-town doesn’t
exactly seem like an ideal place for a getaway and while I would agree it's not a number once choice in the vacation category, it’s certainly a getaway I think you should experience very soon. Here’s why.</div>
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<b>The Architecture will
leave you speechless:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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To experience the Chicago skyline is to experience art in
building form. The attractive skyline filled
with a variety of designs and intricate carvings is in a league of its own. The
beauty of the city doesn’t stop there as art spills out on to the streets and
parks of Downtown Chicago where some of the most amazing sculptures are on
display. Be prepared to take a lot of
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<b>Chicago has more to
offer than just Pizza:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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There is absolutely no way of
escaping Pizza while in Chicago. It’s just embedded in the culture. But Chicago
has so much to offer than just its Pizza. <b><i><a href="http://slurpingturtle.com/chicago/" target="_blank">Slurping Turtle</a></i></b> is one of them. Slurping Turtle is a Japanese Comfort Food Restaurant known for its amazing Ramen and Duck Fat Fried Chicken. And yes, it’s as amazing as it sounds. Also making a big splash over Pizza is <a href="http://www.stansdonutschicago.com/" target="_blank"><b><i>Stan’sDonuts and Coffee</i></b></a>. The Shop originates
from Los Angeles but now calls Chi- town its home. Please believe me when I tell you that you will
not find another donut that will compare.
Oh and just in case you need another dose of convincing, they also serve
gelato *squeals*. And I of course can’t
forget <a href="http://theviolethour.com/" target="_blank"><b><i>The Violet Hour</i></b></a>. The Violet Hour
is a pre–prohibition era type bar. At
first glance it looks like a boarded up abandoned building from the outside but
once inside you are introduced to some of the most tasty spirits you’ve ever
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<b>The Public Transportation gets Five Stars:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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I'm a Brooklyn girl, born and raised. So I know a thing or two about public transportation. Trust me when I tell you that Chicago
is one of the cleanest mass transit systems that I’ve ever seen. Grant it I was
only there for four days but a lot can happen in four days. A lot like track
delays, weekend track work or even trains being put out of service without
notice *Coughs* MTA. I see you CTA looking all sexy in the transit world.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">I</span>'m convinced that prints and I are just meant to be together. We have this kind of relationship where it's just meant to be. It's totally a girls best friend. Well maybe not a best friend but certainly an very fond associate lol. While I believe that everyone woman should have at least one bold print statement piece in her closet I realize that not everyone embraces prints. I know bold prints can be a bit intimidating at first but it's really a great way to spruce up an outfit. If you're not a print loving kind of girl here are a few tips to get you started down the print lane.</div>
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Pairing a print with a bright color is one way to rock prints. It's adds an extra pop to an already lively outfit.<br />
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Now if you are bold and love to take risk definitely try mixing and matching prints. Start out with a leopard and a stripe pairing and then take it from there.<br />
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Don't forget that you can play up prints using your favorite accessories like a turban or those cool shades you love.<br />
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Who doesn’t love vibrant, glowing skin? I know I do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That’s one of the many reasons that I jumped at the chance to review Adovia’s Dead Sea Salt Scrub. Made with genuine dead sea salt this scrub promises to exfoliate dead skin cells and leave the skin hydrated and soft.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All things I need to keep my summer skin looking all kinds of fabulous.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> So after </span>putting this scrub to the test here is what I can tell you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The scrub is a bit greasy as the mixture contains up to five oils (Sweet Almond, Apricot, Avacado, Grape Seed and Sesame Seed) .<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The overload of oils can make the application a bit messy and slippery.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On the brighter side the smell is divine. It’s the kind of scent that stays with you throughout the day but isn't overpowering.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know, I know. How much is it? Well regularly this product goes for $38 bucks but it is currently available for $14.95 on <a href="http://www.cleopatraschoice.com/adovia-salt-scrub-ocean.html#reviews" target="_blank"><b>Cleopatra's Choice</b></a> or on<b> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Dead-Sea-Salt-Body-Scrub/dp/B00KQWBJ5W/ref=sr_1_25?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1431200726&sr=1-25&keywords=body+scrub" target="_blank">Amazon</a></b>. Not too bad.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What scrubs are you guys using?</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b>I</b></span>’ve been on this crazy health kick lately. The kind that
has led me to scour health food stores and the interwebs for organic
and toxic free products. It’s no secret that beauty products can often contain
harsh toxins that can lead to serious health issues down the line. So like any beauty lover I've become a manic trying to find healthy alternatives. So you can imagine my excitement
when I was selected to review <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/OZ-Naturals-Hyaluronic-Neutralizing-Radicals/dp/B00DPE9EQO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1431453949&sr=8-1&keywords=oz+naturals+hyaluronic+acid+%2B+vitamin+c" target="_blank">OZ Naturals’ Vitamin C Serum</a></b>, a natural skincare
product. OZ Naturals is a brand
dedicated to natural skincare. Their
products are cruelty-free, paraben free, sulfate free, mineral oil free,
lanolin free and gluten free. The
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like I thought) went on really smooth and dried quickly after applying to my
freshly washed face. This made it very
easy to layer on any moisturizer or SPF afterwards. </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; line-height: 18px;">And for those of you wondering about scents, not to worry the serum has no scent at all. All in all </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">I did love the glow that I received after using the serum but I didn't see much of difference on my dark spots.
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squeeze the celebration of mothers into one day and call it, well what else,
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because of my poor gift hunting skills. I am the absolute worst
when it comes to picking out gifts and I never know what to get my Mom. </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">So in the end I always resort to the rushed
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">That’s where <a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/occasions/mothers-day-gifts/mothers-day-gifts" target="_blank"><b>Uncommon Goods</b></a> come in. Uncommon Goods is an online
privately owned retailer that</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">features lots of unique
designs and handcrafted gifts that are perfect for Mothers. Tucked away in the heart of Brooklyn, NY (Where
Brooklyn at?), The Brooklyn retailer prides itself on carrying collections that
incorporate recycled materials all at reasonable price points. </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I received one of Uncommon Goods’ popular
handmade items, <b><a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/precious-dipped-lace-heart-necklace" target="_blank">The Precious Dipped Lace Heart Necklace </a></b>to test out. </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The beautiful necklace is handmade by
designers Tulianna and Alejandra Garces. The Gold, Copper and Lace piece is a
great choice for the Mom who would love something that is simple yet
romantic. </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">For more Gift Ideas
like this please visit Uncommon Goods <b><a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/occasions/mothers-day-gifts/mothers-day-gifts" target="_blank">here</a> </b>and when you are done with that make
sure to enter into the giveaway below. That’s right one of you lucky boo thangs
will be the owner of this Precious Dipped Laced Heart Necklace and a $25 Gift
Certificate from Uncommon Goods. Check all the deets below.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I wanna be fiercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01044689983470075482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4482125402524070881.post-5216147618551592552015-04-30T06:00:00.000-07:002015-04-30T06:00:04.923-07:00I Wanna Try: Marley Twists<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
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Girls! Guess what? There’s a new brand in town that’s
catering to our lingerie needs. It’s Bella Lush. Bella Lush is a
lingerie online shop that was created with curvy girls and all of our
lusciousness in mind (See what I did there). Their Bras and
Panties sets are not your grandmothers underwear ladies. Bella Lush offers
fashionable and sexy options for voluptuous ladies, ranging in a wide variety of
sizes. Bras start from 32 C and go to a 40 FF. I chatted
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<span style="color: #222222;">I had the pleasure of trying out one of the Bella Lush sets. I tested the waters with the <a href="http://www.bellalush.com/product/dove-gray-print-molded-cup/" target="_blank"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i>Dove Gray Print (Modeled Cup) Bra</i></b> </a>and the matching panty (Just so you know, both items are sold separately). The bra and the panty featured small touches of lace with a grey and lavender print.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I of course fell in love with the lace because it added a very luxe feel but it was the support and coverage that won me over. As a top heavy woman who often has issues with finding quality bras to fit I have to say I was impressed. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can see this set being my go to when wearing items that are form fitting. And if you are wondering, Bella Lush is affordable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bras and Panties range from $14-$45.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you’d like to learn more about Bella Lush, check out their website at </span><i><b><a href="http://www.bellalush.com/">www.bellalush.com</a></b>.</i> While you’re their take a peek at the<i> <b><a href="http://www.bellalush.com/product/danielle-contour-bra/" target="_blank">Danielle Contour Bra</a></b></i>, it’s gonna make you faint.<br />
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I wanna be fiercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01044689983470075482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4482125402524070881.post-80624350607223710872015-01-10T11:01:00.000-08:002015-03-05T20:42:58.110-08:00I Wanna Have: Stylish hair for 2015<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I wanna be fiercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01044689983470075482noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4482125402524070881.post-69847980050890982092014-10-12T13:27:00.000-07:002015-03-05T20:41:55.379-08:00I Wanna Review: DreamDry<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My appointment day arrived and although I ran a little late I was greeted by my stylist and seated right away once I checked in. Pause. I'm gonna keep it 100 with y'all or real or whatever the young folks renamed honesty, this small action of starting my appointment on time despite my tardiness, won me over. If you've had salon experiences like I've had in the past then you know the pure joy of finding a salon that are sticklers for starting hair appointments promptly. Big Points for Dream Dry. Play. After being seated I had a quick consultation and then was whisked away to the wash bowl where the stylist did a great job introducing the products (Dream Dry uses Oribe products) and their benefits. After completing my wash I was prepped for the blow out using a heat a protectant. My hair was blown out on a medium heat. The kind of heat that allowed my hair to be stretched but not pin straight, which was fine by me ( Lord knows I don't need another heat damage scenario in my life. Please and thank you). Once the blowout was complete my hair was curled with a flat iron, creating great body and waves. Other than my hair looking a tad bit dry I was happy with the final look. In case your wondering what I mean by dry, my hair didn't appear to have that normal shine I'm used to when getting my hair straightened. I suspected the products had something to do with it but I'm not 100% sure. Have you tried a blowout bar? If so how was your experience?</div>
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<b>No Excuses</b>: When it comes to showing up and showing out 'But, I'm Pregnant' will no longer be an acceptable excuse for the ladies sporting baby bumps. Preggo stars Kerry Washington, Drew Barrymore and Olivia Wilde didn't let a little bump get in the way of shining at the Golden Globe Awards. Each star looked absolutely stunning.</div>
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I wanna be fiercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01044689983470075482noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4482125402524070881.post-51432845519997718352013-11-09T08:18:00.000-08:002015-03-05T20:43:25.254-08:00I Wanna Wear: 1 Top Three Ways<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>M</b></span>aybe it's my attachment to things or it could be that I just love mixing things up. Either way I've been rocking this Old Navy top (<a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=644349212&locale=en_US&kwid=1&sem=false&vid=1&sdReferer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oldnavy.com%2Fproducts%2Fhoodies-for-women.jsp#close" target="_blank"><b>see here</b></a>) non stop. I was able to snag this top at a bargain weeks ago with my Old Navy discount at a skimpy $10 bucks. This top is so versatile making it super easy to mix and match. Here are few outfit ideas that I tried.</span></div>
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I wanna be fiercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01044689983470075482noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4482125402524070881.post-73671271056939359362013-09-02T07:00:00.000-07:002013-09-02T07:00:05.853-07:00The Black Leather Jacket Project<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">I </span></b>told you she'd be back at it <i>(Don't remember, refresh your memory <b><a href="http://iwannabefierce.blogspot.com/2011/09/black-leather-jacket-project.html" target="_blank">here</a> </b>). </i>Brooklynite and Black Leather Jacket Project founder, Antaya McKenzie will be returning with another exciting fashion showcase this year. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the The Black Leather Jacket Project, it is a platform that was created by McKenzie to expose the talents of young independent designers. On September 6th McKenzie will be producing her second spring preview show featuring collections from Rock Wallace, Padmore, Kathy Rosa, Mathematics, Collec+ive Coutrue Junky and Rik.wahyt. In addition to the fashion inspiration guests will be treated to a special performance by R&B songstress <b><a href="http://www.omgruby.com/" target="_blank">Ruby</a>. </b>And if you were searching for other reasons to be super excited about this event, the hostess of the night will be .... wait for it... ME. Yes, I'll be entertaining the crowds and sharing commentary of what hits the runway. If you are interested in attending the Black Leather Jacket Project please email <b> Amckenzie21@gmail.com </b>for ticket information<b>.</b> <b> </b>Hope to see you there!</div>
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How many of you have fallen victim of seeing an item in
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<br />I wanna be fiercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01044689983470075482noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4482125402524070881.post-29220677431155124342013-07-01T08:00:00.000-07:002015-03-05T20:45:13.882-08:00I Wanna Wear: Suit and Tie<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>I</b></span>t's so easy to spot out the kind of folks who are deeply passionate about what they do. They are usually the ones who couldn't imagine themselves doing anything else, to them there is no such thing as work only a love for their passion and they are always moving in the direction towards growth. Melissa Blemur (<a href="http://melissablemur.net/2013/06/inspiration-q-u-e-e-n/" target="_blank"><b>Run to her site now</b></a>) is just one of those people. She is a photographer by trade but I'd like to call her one who documents all things beautiful. With her years of expertise and genius eye she is able to capture people, places and things in ways that are both effortless and unique. About a month ago Melissa asked me if I would act as her model for the day. She had been stung by the inspiration bug after seeing a Janelle Monae video and wanted to recreate the look and feel through photos. Of course I said yes and this is what happened.</div>
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<b><a href="http://melissablemur.net/2013/06/inspiration-q-u-e-e-n/" target="_blank"> <span style="font-size: x-small;">Photos by: Melissa Blemur</span></a></b>I wanna be fiercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01044689983470075482noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4482125402524070881.post-85219566471007884862013-06-30T08:00:00.000-07:002013-06-30T08:00:01.501-07:00Baby Steps<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">B</span></b>aby Steps. Those are usually the words that I am silently whispering to myself when I'm reminded that fear takes time to overcome. I'm sure this will sound silly but showing off my arms scares me. What scares me exactly? Well maybe it's the constant thought that I'll be judged. Will people take note of my very much visible stretchmarks? or will they gawk at my jiggly arm fat? I don't know but what I do know is I was never crazy about how I looked in anything sleeveless and had banished myself from wearing it. Yes even in the hottest of temperatures sleeveless was off limits for me. It's something that I have carried from my younger years into my adult life. As I've gotten older (and by older I mean maybe a year or two ago. Hey I said baby steps.) I've slowly entertained the idea of going sleeveless. To some it may not seem like such a big deal and that some would be right but I'm taking steps into a space where I'm kinda ok with this sleeveless thing and that makes me smile. I am learning and I am growing. Gotta love those baby steps.</div>
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<br />I wanna be fiercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01044689983470075482noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4482125402524070881.post-79249208463978597462013-06-29T08:34:00.000-07:002013-06-29T08:40:30.732-07:00Makeup Files: NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b>
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<b style="font-size: xx-large;">R</b>emember way back in January when I promised you guys that I would work on sprucing up my plain jane makeup routine? Sure you do. <b><a href="http://iwannabefierce.blogspot.com/2013/01/makeup-files-colored-lippies.html" target="_blank">(If not jog your memory here)</a></b> Well about that. While I haven't exactly been beating my face for the Gods, I am trying my best to update my makeup bag arsenal. About a month ago I picked up a new concealer. This new concealer was a purchase that was long overdue. I'm quite sure the last one that I purchased needed to be chucked ages ago.<br />
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NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer</div>
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$28</div>
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Amdande</div>
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If your health conscious kind of gal you'll be happy to know that this product is paraben and sulfate free. </div>
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The lip gloss like applicator allows for a quick and easy application and storage.</div>
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The concealer comes in a creamy form and blends perfectly for a simple and fresh face.</div>
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No creasing after a long day wear.</div>
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Provides full coverage with a light feel.</div>
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This product comes in a variation of shades. </div>
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A bit on the pricey side.<br />
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