WINTER BADDIE: OUTFITS PERFECT FOR THE WEEKEND
Here are three looks that are sure to have you looking fabulous this weekend. Which one do you prefer?
A. Gold Dreams
B. Mint Affair
C. Coral Love
Which look would bring out the Baddie in you?
HEY GIRL: STRUT LIKE THE BADDIE YOU ARE!
Heels never go out of season, so it’s always important to know how to walk in them.
I wear heels just about everyday, and I often get asked “Girl, how do you walk in those heels all day?” I sometimes get comments about if my feet hurt, and I’ve even been asked if walking in heels is really hard. So of course I decided to write a post on walking in heels! I don’t have any innovative tips, because walking in heels is a learned skill. You can’t just put heels on and BAM! you can walk like Naomi Campbell. Its levels to this. To be successful in walking in heels you have to first have confidence.
So, with these few basic tips, that are below, you should be able to find the confidence you need to strut your stuff in the baddest heels, no matter how high or skinny the heel is.
BUY THE RIGHT SIZE: This seems simple enough, but women have the hardest time buying shoes in the right size. Do not try on one shoe, and not even get up. Also, do not try on a heel, and walk in that one heel to the mirror. That does not give you a good idea if it fits. When you go to the store try both shoes one, and see how they fit. Walk to the mirror in both heels, and then determine if they are a good fit.
START SMALL: If you are just starting out, don’t go for the sexy six-inch heel. You will fall, because you won’t be able to walk in them–at least not confidently, and a confident walk is everything to a Baddie’s Strut. This doesn’t mean you have to start with a one or two-inch heel–that isn’t baddie at all. This means go for a three or four-inch heel, and make sure the actual heel is not skinny, but thick. A thicker heel will help you to balance, and help you get comfortable wearing a skinnier heel.
PLACE ONE FOOT IN FRONT OF THE OTHER: Walk as though you are walking a straight line for an officer. When you put one foot in front of the other it aligns your figure. This gives your figure that hourglass look, like a goddess. Walking in a straight line also give your hips a new rhythm. You will instantly have a sexy hip sway that models are known for.
TAKE SMALL STEPS: Don’t expect to take long strides as if you’re walking barefoot. Walking in heels take time, so be careful. Do not be in a rush, but walk to your own tempo. This will also help you in pacing yourself, and making sure that you don’t miss a step.
PRACTICE: With everything practice is an essential part to becoming successful. Essentially that is what you are doing when you are breaking your heels in. So if you want to strut like the baddest you must practice. Walk on carpet, concrete, and slippery hardwood. You can watch videos, and read posts like these all day; however, if you don’t practice, you won’t be any good at it.
BREAK THEM IN: How do you break shoes in? Wear them! Not outside, wear them all around the house. Wear them when you are cooking, doing your makeup, vacuuming, washing dishes, walk up and down the stairs, and all of that. It doesn’t matter if you aren’t completely comfortable in them, that is what breaking them in is for. Nobody will see you if you trip or stumble trying to get used to them. Better to stumble in the house, rather than out on a date.
CARRY FLATS: This is more than a tip, this is the most important rule when it comes to wearing heels. Heels do a number on your feet, and we want to stay away from blisters, and corns. Flats are blister and corn prevention. When your heels began to rub your feet the wrong way, it is okay to trade in your heels for flats. Keep a pair in your car, or purse if they can fit.
These are just a few tips to help you get your Baddie Strut started.
Give me some of your best advice for walking in heels?
LIP GLOSS vs. LIP STICK: WHAT’S YOUR PREFERENCE?
Every girl loves lip gloss.
The fascination started while we were young, when we were given the roller lip gloss in every shade, and flavor. I know you remember all the lip gloss you went through just to make sure your lips were poppin’, and of course the many bottles you lost from being young, with a low sense of keeping things in their rightful place.
Although you had all of that lip gloss, you still gave your mom the side eye when you noticed all of her lip stick. Sure the lip glosses you had, had color, but nothing like the colors your mom had, and you wanted some of that.
Lip stick says womanhood. It distinguishes the women from the girls, but as you get older and you find better lip gloss, when do you move into lip stick?
I’ll never forget a conversation I had with my best friend’s mom. We were talking about lip gloss versus lip stick. Of course my bestie and I, who were both in college at the time, agreed that we would never grow out of lip gloss. However, her mom simply stated that there will come a time in our life when we decide to move into lip stick, and that it happens to every woman. Both, my bestie and I, laughed at the comment, because we had a deep love for our lip gloss.
That all changed for me six months later when I decided to try a purple lip stick, thanks to Nicki Minaj. I went to the drug store, and one of my favorite brands were having a huge sale. I left the drug store with six new lip sticks ranging in colors. I had the coldest of pink to the purest of burgundy.
I felt awesome.
Then I decided to wear them to school, and work. I was getting compliments from everybody. I felt like I was the essence of a phenomenal woman.
When my bestie and I came back together the next summer, I walked in her house wearing my favorite shade of lip stick. She noticed immediately. I was so mad that her mom was right, but I had to give credit where it was due. She was right. I moved into lip stick, and it was a random day–out the blue. Her mom laughed our entire conversation. (Moms are always right!)
It took a minute for my bestie to move into lipstick, but she’s trying it now. But she’s still a sucker for lip gloss.
When it comes to lip gloss versus lip stick, it’s all about what makes you happy and confident. Lip gloss may make you feel cute, or sexy, or it could be something you’ve become used to, and comfortable with.
Lip stick is long wearing, I think that’s why I love it so much. Sometimes I like to put a light coating of lip gloss over my lipstick, but that’s only for extra va-va-voom!
If you still haven’t tried lip stick, go to the store and pick out at least three different colors. You may not like every shade you choose, but you have to start somewhere.
Lip Gloss or Lip Stick? What side are you on?
10 BEAUTY TIPS FOR ALL SKIN TYPES!
When it comes to beauty, everybody has their two cents, which in some cases are awesome. Every woman has her own tip to do “this”, and a easier way to do “that” so why not share the goods! Everyone thinks they have the best beauty tips, but I have been doing my research!
On a recent trip to my grandmother’s house, it seems as though she tore me apart about things I honestly pay no attention to…like my elbows. But all is well, it was said out of love, and not disrespect. So I decided to share some of the awesome beauty tips she shared with me.
10. DRINK PLENTY OF WATER
Knock out those glasses of water, I promise you won’t be disappointed. I hated drinking water, but now, I notice that not only does my skin feel better, my body feels better! Drinking water helps with your hydration, which helps your skin stay moisturized and glowing, boosts your metabolism, and keeps your energy levels up.
9. LOVE YOUR FEET
I know I don’t have time to go get a pedicure every week or two, so to prevent dead-skin pileup I use a pumice stone in the shower. But it doesn’t end in the shower. I put vaseline on my feet when I step out of the shower, and put socks on. This helps my feet stay smooth and soft. You never know when you may get that unexpected foot rub. 🙂
8.BROW LOVE
Your eyebrows are the focal point of your face. So if you have no time to do your makeup, focus on your eyebrows. However, keep your brow fill-in very light, if you’re in a rush, it gives you a more natural look. I promise, filling in you’re brows is the fastest way to look pulled together.
7. USE YOUR PRIMER
My grandma told me “Not to prime is a crime!” I didn’t understand, until I went shopping with my makeup artist friend, who went to a select store for her primer. I bought the same primer, and it instantly made my skin smooth, helped my makeup adhere and keep my face looking matte instead of shiny, and I suffer from oily skin.
6. YOUR NECK NEEDS MOISTURE TOO
This was something my grandmother stressed to me. She told me to take care of my neck. So now I always moisturize my neck with cocoa butter in the day, and vaseline before bed. (By the way, I love vaseline!)
5. EXFOLIATE YOUR LIPS
There isn’t anything sexy about dry, flaky, or chapped lips. The best way to combat dry lips, it to apply vaseline to your lips, then using a toothbrush or clean mascara wand, scrub your lips, just remember to not be too rough. Afterwards, use a tissue to wipe away excess flakes and voila! You now have the sexiest lips on the block!
4. DON’T NEGLECT YOUR ELBOWS
Just like your neck, it’s easy to forget about your elbows too. But your elbows need just as much protection and care as other parts of your body. Cure dry elbows by wiping them down with an antiseptic, this will help remove dirt, and turn your elbows back to their original color. Then massage Bio-Oil, or vaseline onto them daily. You’ll see and feel cleaner, and softer elbows in at least two days.
3. APPLY SUNSCREEN DAILY
Wear sunscreen every day, rain or shine. Even when it’s cloudy. This will definitely help with your skin’s aging process. Find an unscented sunscreen if you don’t want to smell like sunscreen, and find one with a shimmer if you want to add that extra sexy.
2. CLEAN YOUR MAKEUP BRUSHES
It’s amazing how much gunk you’ll find in your makeup brushes, so it is imperative that you make sure you clean your brushes regularly to avoid a buildup of makeup residue and bacteria. You can purchase makeup brush cleaner from a drug or beauty store.
1. SMILE
Your smile is beautiful, so wear it proudly!
I know there are soooo many beauty tips out there, but I hope these 10 make beauty less complicated!
Tell me some of your favorite beauty tips in the comment section below.
3 WINTER ACCESSORY MUST HAVE’S
Winter is among us, and its now time to pull out our favorite, scarves, sweaters, and thigh high boots. Although those things are needed don’t forget these three items.
TIGHTS
They’re colorful! They’re fun! But most importantly, they’re warm! Tights can brighten any outfit, and make your look complete. They even can go with all types of prints! If you don’t want to stop at colors, you can have designs too. You can choose tights that are covered in spots, have roses on them or an animal print.
GLOVES
You have to keep those hands pretty. Winter is already rough on our skin, so be sure to moisturize your hands, and keep them in gloves when you step out. What’s so nice about gloves is that they can match your coat, your scarf, and even your outfit! Just look at these. Who would have known that gloves could have so much personality.
PURSE
I love a good purse, and I’m sure you do too! So why not continue to make a statement throughout the winter with a nice bag. You can still be colorful, but choose deeper colors, like burgundy, midnight blue or a deep brown. Check these purses out! They give style to the basic of outfits. So if you want to go all black one day, choose a purse that makes a statement.
What are some winter accessories that you can’t live without?
