To The Girls Who Wear Makeup

"You are beautiful without makeup." 

 How many times have you heard another woman say this? Don't get me wrong, I get the intention behind that statement. It's meant to tell you that you can feel confident without wearing makeup. Yes, I can. However, I love wearing it. I love how I didn't realize how much I loved wearing makeup until I discovered and joined Younique. I love the creativity it brings to my day when I get to play with beautiful colors or decide what I am going to do in my next live video. I love how it makes me feel. Like I didn't have those painful years of acne, trying hundreds of products on my face to clear or cover it up the scars, but the products only made things worse. Somehow we've confused wearing makeup with wanting to hide who we are. A woman who wears makeup is NO less confident then the woman who doesn't. It's how she expresses herself, and I would venture to say, you are actually getting to see more of who she really is when she has her face done.

Makeup is NOT a mask.

Makeup is art.
Makeup is passion.
Makeup is expression.

And frankly, let me see you do a cut crease, blend 3 colors flawlessly, do a winged liner and tell me that doesn't take skill.

Face: Touch Glorious Face Primer, Touch Mineral Liquid Foundation in the color Satin, Touch Mineral Skin Perfecting Concealer in the color Taffeta .

Eyes: Moodstruck Addiction  Shadow Pallette #4 and Moodstruck Precision Pencil Eyeliner in the color Perfect

Lips: Moodstruck Lip Exfoliator and Splash Liquid Lipstick in the color Smashing. 

My Younique Journey

Hey you guys! Wow, do I have loads to catch you up on! One of them being my new journey with the brand Younique. For those that don't know, Younique is a cosmetics company that's literally changing the beauty game. Not only are their products non-toxic, hypoallergenic, cruelty-free and gluten free (click here to see a list), they also provide amazing coverage without breaking me out! Cue the angels singing! LOL!

Bet you can't tell I have on makeup can you?

I started my journey in September 2016. I am half way to my next promotion and have created  my own team of boss babes (AKA The Dreaming Beauty Collective), while earning TONS of free makeup. You guys, this job is too legit to quit and extremely fun. Never in a million years did I think that I would be excited or even dare to do live videos on Facebook applying makeup, yet here I am! Click here to see my first ever live video.

So why did I join? Mainly for the freedom. I have literally watched one of my mentors quit going to school full time, quit her high paying (but stressful) nanny job, hit the top 2% of our company and then start cheerleading for the NFL. Yep, this is the real deal you guys. It can be a fun hobby or an actual business that will pay the bills. I currently work a full time job that I am grateful for but not at all passionate about which can be pretty stressful. I am in this for the long haul so that I can do things that I am passionate about like travel, treat myself and the hubby to shopping, help my mom pay for medical bills,  stay at home with my future kids, or just not have to set the alarm in the morning :D

Another reason I joined is because I want to help other women discover their own inner beauty. Younique is all about uplifting, empowering and validating other women. Society constantly tells us that we need to change how we look and not be satisfied with our features. That societal message only encourages women to see their flaws all day long. I believe every woman has unique and stunning features and my goal is to help them see, what I see.

If you have ever thought about having your own side hustle, full time hustle, or even just want a great deal on makeup, then I have some amazing news for you girl! Take a look at our current makeup kit.

Psst. You know your makeup needs an upgrade girlfriend!

Here is a breakdown of the included items:

1. New 3D+ Fiber Lash Mascara

2. Splurge Cream Eyeshadow in  the color Extravagant

3. Splurge Cream Eyeshadow Brush

4. Addiction Eyeshadow Pallet #4

5. Angled Shadow/Sponge Brush

6. Eyeliner in  the color Proper

7. Lip Liner in the color Peachy

8. Time Correcting Night Cream

9. Shine Makeup Remover Wipes

10. Lip Exfoliator

11. Splash Liquid Lipstick in the color Sentimental

12. 3 Applications of our Bamboo Detoxifying Charcoal Mask

13. 2 Tube Samples of our Instant Lifting Serum (3ml)

14. Our Presenters Guide

15. A White Status Charm

16. Liquid Foundation Sample Card

Whew, that is A LOT of items you have there. Not only does this makeup kit come over $280 worth of makeup (which is bananas), it also comes with a cute purple bag and a reusable tablet for $99! Also you will be eligible for discounts ranging from 20-30%, as well as a $25 product credit on your birthday. Oh, and did I mention you can get the kit even if you have no intention of selling the products? Say whaat!

I love how all of these products are paraben free!

One thing I love about being a Younique Presenter is the friendship and community that my Y-sisters offer. Passion and friendship are their greatest strength. Our community of Presenters truly uplift, empower and validate you, as well as, give you the tools to unleash your own potential. I am always on the lookout for makeup lovers, mothers, hustlers and entrepreneurs to join my team which I call The Dreaming Beauty Collective. We are a collective of women pushing each other towards our dreams with our beauty business. Brains, Beauty and Business baby! I can show you how to be the beauty go-to girl for all your friends while having fun and making some extra cash.

I invite you to look at my site here and explore this Younique lifestyle that I am obsessively grateful to live. Click here if you are ready to be a boss babe. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have by clicking here or by visiting my FB page here. Your dream job awaits!

Radioactive Flamingo Mason Jar

I have always been a fan of mason jars. I even used them as decorations in my wedding.

Because of my love for these jars, I was over the moon when I won Radioactive Flamingo’s “Spring Brings New Beginnings” giveaway!

Tasha, the owner of Radioactive Flamingo was extremely helpful with helping me to decide on what style mason jar I should have created just for me. Of course being the girly girl I am, I went with a sparkly pink jar.

The inside of the package that the mason jar arrived in was simply adorable! Inside I found a flamingo taped to a card that welcomed me to the “Radioactive Family”.

Another card in the package contained “Glitter Jar Care and Facts”.

Underneath, I found the jar tightly packaged along with tons of pink paper confetti. 

Here is a video of my initial reaction to unwrapping my jar.

You can tell I was pretty excited to see all that glitter on the jar! There are flecks of gold in the glitter which really makes the jar shine in the light. The glitter seems to be very “frost-like”. When I touched the jar some of the glitter came off onto my finger. Here are some close-ups of the jar.

Despite the little bit of glitter that came off, this jar is absolutely perfect for holding flowers, tall brushes or even long lip-glosses'.

If you would like to see more of Radioactive Flamingo’s jars you can check out her Etsy store by clicking here. I guarantee you will find a jar that is perfect for your personality! 

GlamHustler Giveaway: Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit

Where are all my contour ladies at?! An amazing blogger at GlamHustler has decided to give away an Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit! This kit is a steal as it retails for $40 and offers a wide variety of contour colors. 

Here's what you need to do:

Go to GlamHustler.com and let Shannon know that you would like to enter this amazing contest, then follow the rest of her directions. Simple isn't it?

Hurry, the winner will be announced on Friday, April 15th!

Heidi Hamoud: Makeup Giveaway

For all those IG users out there, make sure to follow @heidimakeupartist on IG to see how you can win everything pictured. There will be one major winner and one runner up. Hurry this contest ends soon! 

Opinions of #TheDress

 

I have recently learned of this hotly disputed dress that is all over the internet.

Is it white and gold? Or blue and black? 

Personally I think the dress is white and gold just because the stripes really do seem like a light color. Let me know what you guys think in the comments bellow if you think the dress is "white and gold" or "blue and black."

Voluminous Hair for Valentines Day!

Can you believe that February is just around the corner? Which means so is the most awaited (for some) holiday of Valentines Day! Let me tell you something ladies, you do not have to have a significant other to look cute okay! Here is a quick and easy hairstyle that you can rock on Valentines Day, or any other day you want your hair to look voluminous.

What you will need:
A Heat Protectant: I recommend Chi 44 Iron Guard.

A Curly Iron: Any 1'' barrel curly iron should be fine.

Patience: I had a friend do my hair and boy does she have patience for long hair. 

What to do:

Section your hair into 4 sections and spray the heat protectant in each section. Then curl! It's really that simple. I hope that you enjoy wearing a voluminous hairstyle for the day, and make sure to treat yourself like the queen you are everyday.You never know, you just might meet your king soon ;)

 Oh and it doesn't hurt to take silly selfies.

The Desires of the Heart

               

What are your dreams exactly? Are they to one day become a famous actress, model, entrepreneur, millionaire, singer, author or all of the above! I see people talk online on social media like Facebook and Twitter and they are just so unhappy with their lives because things are not going their way. What is it that you are living for? Or better yet who? I recently had a quiet time in my living room where I sat in my couch and read some scriptures from the Bible. Here are a couple of verses that stuck out to me:

"The LORD will open the heavens, the storehouse of his bounty, to send rain on your land in season and to bless all the work of your hands. You will lend to many nations but will borrow from none. The LORD will make you the head, not the tail. If you pay attention to the commands of the LORD your God that I gave you this day, and carefully follow them, you will always be at the top, never at the bottom."-Deuteronomy 28:12-13

After reading this I had to ask myself, am I carefully following the commands of the LORD? Sometimes we really need to take the time to stop, listen, and wait for the LORD to show us what to do. By submitting to his will for our lives, we won't have to worry about how our dreams will come true, because God knows the desires of our hearts. There are plenty of dreams that I have for myself and for my husband, and I know as long as I follow the scripture and live righteously they will come true if it is in God's will.

Lipgloss Giveaway!

Have you ever just wanted to take a pout pic but thought about what to put on your lips for the picture? Well if the answer to this question is yes, then I have a giveaway for you! 

Heres what ya gotta do:

a Rafflecopter giveaway



What you win:

This lipgloss is perfect for going on top of any lipstick or even as a clear gloss over your natural colored lips!