Saturday Style : Shoedazzle

Its the weekend loves and Saturday Style is in full effect. I am an avid shoe lover just like most women. There are many shoe sites that you can sign up as a member for a monthly price and the stylists personalize a shoe boutique for you. On the sites there are perks such as credits, clearance & sales and more items like accessories and handbags. 

One of my favorites has to be Shoedazzle. There isn't a month that passes without me picking out a shoe whether it's a classic heel, funky style of some sort, or flat boots. I scored a free pair of black boots this month! Whoop! How awesome is that? The subscription price is not expensive, at $9.95 and you can always count on finding an amazing shoe whether for work or play. 

These are my 3 shoe picks for Saturday Style. Will you be purchasing any soon? 

Lipstick & Love xoxo 

Beauty: Aveeno Products

Happy Friday! I have not gave you all any of my thoughts or picks on beauty products that I enjoy. I wanted to first start off with skincare because even under all the makeup, it is very important to take care of your skin, and using the right products that works best for you in your everyday routine. Everyone is different seeing that some of us individuals have oily skin, others have dry, and we can even have a combination of them both. Acne is also a skin problem that many people suffer from and even if they are seeing a dermatologist developing a routine at home is very vital. 

My favorite Beauty/ Skincare products for my face is Aveeno. It is made with Active Natural ingredients such as Soy, Oatmeal, and wheat. The products come in a variety of combinations to help one such as the clear complexion package, or positively radiant package. These are two of my favorite and I have seen a positive difference in my face since using the foaming cleanser and daily moisturizing lotion. You can buy the products online here --> Aveeno Products  or in your stores such as Walmart and Target. One great thing I also like about Aveeno is that the line extends into products for your hair and body, your baby, and even for men. How Awesome is that! 

This is my Beauty pick of the Week. What do you use daily in your skincare routine?

Lipstick & Love xoxo

Lipstick Fashion Pick: Denim on Denim

Today's Lipstick Fashion Pick is the Denim + Denim Trend and a little accessory of Fur. It is no way to go wrong seeing that you can add just about any color or pop of one's own personal feel because of how broad this outfit can be when adding details. Since it is fall and fur is a go to statement I decided to add this as my go to detail. Picking out a chunky statement necklace or a leather jacket will make your denim pop as well.

The Denim + Denim fit can be worn all season round which makes this a great Fashion pick in my eyes. How would you dress yourself in this trend?

Photo Credit: Designed by Me.

Denim on Denim by unitedstatesoffash1on featuring long sleeve shirts

Mango long sleeve shirt
$57 - houseoffraser.co.uk

Rag & Bone blue jeans
matchesfashion.com

C / Fan Candace Blue Racoon Fur Collar
shoplesnouvelles.com

Tis' The Season: Good Deeds

Good Morning Lipstick Loves! Let me jump right into the Good Deed that happened today. What a way to start off a great Morning!!! Starbucks and a story, how can you go wrong with that? LOL! If you are a Starbucks lover like me, you are racing to the dainty little spot in the morning to beat the long drive thru line and make it to work on time. Everyone is trying to grab a Venti coffee or latte to begin their day.

This morning as usual I had ordered a Iced Chai Tea Latte and breakfast sandwich to go, and when I pulled up to the window the cashier says to me "The person in the car has already paid for your order, so all you have to do it just take it". I was so stunned because it was not anything I was expecting that my eyes began to water and my emotions were all in a frenzy. The gesture of someone else's good deed made me feel so great inside, I could not believe it. I did not know the person and now the kind of car that they were in was a blur, but what I did know was that I couldn't stop the tears or the feeling of joy and blessings. It was such a great way to start off my day.

Isn't it amazing how thinking of someone else other than yourself can have such an impact and difference in that person's life. It is not the size of the deed but the kindness and genuine spirit of your heart that counts. I will always remember what that person did for me when I go to Starbucks. :) Tis' the Season of Joy!

Lipstick & Love xoxo

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

Photo Credit : www.bcbg.com 

Monday Motivation, Our Credit: Becoming Secure and Stable

Happy Monday Lipstick Lovers! It is the start of our December and the ending of our year of 2013. Yesterday I woke up and said it is December 1st, and I need new goals and new challenges to make myself better for this month. I keep a journal of my thoughts, my bills, goals and much more. I try to reflect on what I need to improve or what was accomplished within myself even if it is small or a task rather big.

One thing I will be honest about is that I have not always been great with saving, investing or my finances. And still I am no where near where I could or should be but I have improved myself. I find that writing everything down is very helpful such as when a bill is due and the amount, then going back to mark it off as paid or whatever the case may be. When you organize yourself you can understand what is going on with your finances.

I have been holding on to my credit report for some time, and today I decided to print off a brand spanking new one. Credit is so detrimental to our lifestyle and it affects us tremendously when applying for homes, cars and even minor retail credit cards. The first step to fixing our credit is becoming educated with what everything means and admitting that we can work on it unless you already have that 800 credit score. *Closes eyes and wishes* lol! I have been educating myself on the terms of credit and taking notes for improvement.  Free Credit Report is a helpful site in printing and viewing your score and report. Another helpful tool is going to your bank and speaking with a Financial Adviser which can be beneficial in understanding where to begin and what you are looking at when reading your report.

Isn't it amazing what numbers can do to your life? I want to be able to buy my dream home and dream car, I want to be able to relax after retirement, and send my kids to college, I just would like to be debt free. So my motivation to you & I is that WE HAVE TO BEGIN SOMEWHERE AND LET'S BEGIN by BECOMING STABLE AND SECURE so THAT WE CAN DO WHAT WE ALWAYS WANTED TOO!

Lipstick & Love xoxo

Photo Credit: Google, entertainmentpic.blogspot.com

Sunday Spotlight: Tiarra Monet

Sunday Spotlight is dedicated to the talented, beautiful, and ambitious woman Tiarra Monet. 

She is a hairstylist based in NYC and also a beauty, fashion and hair guru on the popular YouTube (YT: TiarraMonet). Did I mention she can cook? Lol ... 

Tiarra is the example of a hard working young lady that has branded and created a name for herself. She is a spotlight to watch out for! I admire her driven and outgoing personality on her channel and IG page. 

Be sure to check her out! #CrownedbyMonet 

Lipstick & Love xoxo 

Photo Credit: Tiarra Monet Instagram