Black History Month: Black is Beautiful

My Black is Beautiful.. Isn't it truly breathtaking to see so many shades of brown and the beauty in our skin tone, the depth of our features, and the road that we have conquered? Lupito Nyong'o is a stunning woman. Have you seen her gracing the red carpets lately??? Her bold hairstyles and fashionable gowns have been in the spotlight, she is setting the new year off right. She has features that I adore, rocking such a low cut shows her true beauty, reminds me of India Arie song I am Not My Hair....

I watched 12 years a slave for the first time this weekend, and I must say that she did an incredible job in her role. She was even adored then despite the difficult times she withstood in the movie. We as women, we as African Americans have endured so much from the beginning of time, and we still have a long way to go in my mind. But, the obstacles and shortcomings of racism and being held as slaves has changed in some ways. I am thankful for freedom. Could you only imagine the half of what our ancestors went through?? Be Grateful!

Lupito Nyong'o is what I call a Woman of MY BROWN CANVAS. Her skin, her hair, and inspiration to many as a woman of color and as a actress breaking into film is undeniable talent.

Photo Cred: NecoleB

Lipstick Fashion Pick: The Feather Skirt

Hello Lipstick Loves! I decided to do a Fashion Pick of the Day. We are in the Festive Holiday Season where invites for Christmas parties, events and dinners are in full swing. In my town, there is not much happening and I don't get too dress up too often to even attend such gatherings but it is nice to play on website with the best dresses and skirts that will turn every eye and make you the spotlight of the room. 

My Fashion Pick of the day is the Feather Skirt. I'm in love with these skirts right now and they are definitely on trend. You can really dress the ensemble up. This skirt can be displayed as a full dress if you pair the right shirt with it such as a bodysuit or a form fitting top. The one I chose is the Michaela Marabou-Feather Skirt from BCBG MAXAZRIA priced at $268.00. Would you splurge or not? 

Lipstick & Love xoxo

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Masked: When we are a Beautiful Nightmare!

Photo Credit: Ambelav.blogspot.com via google

I decided to display such a beautiful masked picture to tie hand in hand with the post for today. My thoughts for today are that we can be perceived as such a  beautiful person in this world to others but we can be a beautiful nightmare to ourselves. To me it means that we hide ourselves behind a mask, we may look so beautiful on the outside but on the inside we are experiencing a nightmare. 

Think about this. Sometimes you are having the worst day or in the worst situation and it seems like nothing can go right, and instead of a little bit of rain on your parade, it's a pour. But you still have to go about your day as if you are not crying or experiencing turmoil on the inside. Someone asks, "How are you" and the reply is I'm great, or I'm okay but really you just want to begin bawling and spilling your heart out to gain some relief and vent. 

We have learned to mask ourselves, because at times we are afraid to tell someone that my life is not as amazing as you think it is. I'm going through a lot right now and I wish I had someone to just talk too, or to get a hug from and tell me that everything is okay. But out of fear that they may not understand your situation, or they probably won't even care, we mask our emotions, hold everything in and like a shaken soda bottle we don't even realize that eventually we are going to explode. 

The question is when do we realize that we can take off our mask, that we don't have to keep hiding behind our beauty that only one can see from the outside. Sometimes there is someone who is staring at you thinking the same thing, will they listen? I wish they knew what I was going through. 

Today if you are feeling like a Beautiful Nightmare, just as you wipe the makeup off of your face at night before bed. Begin to clean your mask, each layer, each piece at a time. Don't rush yourself, know that the nightmare can only become Beautiful when you allow it to be. We are a masterpiece, and no matter what we feel on the inside we have the opportunity to speak nothing unless it is Positive and Beauty into our life. IT CAN BE DONE!! No matter what YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!!! 

Lipstick and Love xoxo