1. Old Navy: Crepe Shift Dress 2. Target: Merona Skinny 3. Rebecca Taylor: Full Leather Skirt  4. J Crew: Sasha Snakeskin 5. Ann Taylor: Faceted Square Short 6. H&M: Wide fitted Blouse  7. Aldo: Shoemake boots

Like many folks along the east coast I've been a sitting duck for the last two days all thanks to Sandy.  Like any normal person in this situation I've been stuffing my face every two seconds, catching up on TV sitcoms via Netflix and off course internet shopping/browsing.  See what Sandy is doing to me.  She's turning me into a shopaholic who will more than likely end up gaining an extra five pounds.  Damn you Sandy.  Here are a few things that I've been eyeing.

Sending prayers to those who were  affected by the Hurricane.

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On Trend: Dark Lips

Lipstick: Wet N Wild's Mega Last Lip Color Cherry Bomb (918D)

Dark Lips are having the best year ever, aren't they?  Ok maybe the "best year ever" statement is a bit much  but its certainly become pretty popular these days in the beauty world.  This weekend I was able to dip into the trend while on a quick drugstore run.  It started with me picking up a few things for my apartment  and  somehow ended with me venturing off to the makeup section ( Am I the only one that does that?).  After wondering the aisles for less than a minute I picked up Wet N Wild's  Mega Last Lip Color in "Cherry Bomb"( 918D ) .  Wasting no time I tried it on the second I got home.  Gotta say I love the way it looked and was impressed.  The deep berry toned lippie has a semi-matte finish and goes on pretty smooth. And did I mention that it's only $2.  Yeah Buddy (In my Pauly D voice off course)!   For those of you beauties who'd love to try out the dark lip trend without breaking the bank this lipstick is a great choice. 

                                                       Have you tried the dark lip trend yet?

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The Sole of the matter

My New Flats

Of course I’d be a liar if I told you that I didn't love heels.  Whether it’s stilettos, platforms or my go to wedges, I've fallen hard for sky high footwear.  Like any Sex and the City fan, I have this recurring  dream of myself  hitting  the sidewalks of  New York City in the baddest stilettos daily, as the soundtrack in my head blares Empire State of Mind while my cute twist out is blowing in the wind.  Unfortunately that dream will have to remain a dream for the time being.  Well at least the stilettos part.   Why you ask?  For starters my poor soles simply wouldn't make it past noon if I tried that in reality.  I do entirely too much walking for that to go down. If I’m not walking to the subway, I’m walking to the bus stop if not there then it's to the grocery store.  Point made, Shakiyla's feet are always on the move.   With all that constant feet movement I need footwear that won’t have my footsies screaming in agony from foot pains. You know the kind of foot pain where you’d rather walk barefoot on the germ crawling concrete than to take another step in your stunning heels.  Ay yay yay the memories.   So to rule out all that foot aching jazz all together I opt for flats sometimes.  There is such a wide variety when it comes to flats.  We can choose from different patterns, textures and even different shapes.  With all these exciting options at our reach there’s no worries were sacrificing style for comfort. Take a peek at a few cute flat options below. 

How often do you wear flats?

    

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Instacap

I'm sure Instacap is not a word but I just felt the need to conjure something up as I shared my Instagram weekend with you beauties.  It was nothing new for me in my world just the same ol hairstyle experimentation taking place, mixed in with cobalt blues and a little booty action (not what you think). What did you guys get into this weekend?  

If your not busy be sure to follow me on Instagram at Iwannabefierce

     

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Skin: The Basics

Who hasn’t been down the road of those ugly embarassing face breakouts?  I know I have.  With sensitive skin like mines I try my best to keep my regimen simple in an effort to keep those “what happened to your face” comments from ruining my day.   My concrete go to’s for the past few months have been Trader Joes face wash with tea tree oil, Witch hazel and Trader Joes enrich moisturizer. Sounds pretty plain I know but these products get the job done and it’s cheap.  Definitely not knocking the fancy smancy products in the department stores because this ol girl has ventured  off on the wild side a time or two and experimented with serums and anti aging creams.  But for the most part  these bad boys have been my staples.  What are your skin care staples?

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Yes to the shorts

 Last week I reached out to my FB friends for a little a help.  On a recent trip to Zara  I was torn on a pair of shorts I had tried on in the fitting room.  Were they to short, too tight or just right?  I couldn't decide and left these bright bottoms right on the rack and said goodbye.  Although I bid the shorts farewell I continued thinking that I made the wrong choice so did what any normal person would do.  I took to FB in search  for another set of eyes to help me decide.  My FB peeps sounded off with a Yes to the shorts all the way.  With their opinions in mind I hurried back over to Zara and got my shorts.  I'm happy I did.  Me likey!

Hair Files

If you follow me around the internet and thangs, particularly Instagram,  you've probably seen me update you on my hair journey a few times to many.  No I'm not vain but just plain ol excited.  Although I've been natural for a year and some months I am still learning new ways to care and style my hair. I know its just hair but there are times when I am just over it.  So when I come across a hair success, I'm like that five year old that just can't shut up about it.  See, look I did it (five year old voice).    

 Here are some of my favorite styles thus far.  Which one is your favorite?

1. Day 1 of Big Chop
2. Weeks after Big Chop
3. Fade
4. Colored Fade
5. Puff
6. Dry Twist Out using Miss Jessie's Curly Meringue
7. Dry Twist Out using Ampro Pro Styl Olive Oil Gel
8. Pixie Cut Beverly Johnson Wig
9. First Blow Out
10. Foam rod set using Jane Carter Solution Wrap Lotion
11. Twist Down
12. Turban
13. Bang with Twist Down
14. Foam Rod Set with Lotta Body Wrap Lotion
15. Puff on old rod set

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