The CYCLE MUST BE BROKEN! : Achieving Goals and How to Overcome Struggles!

I woke up this morning (Praise God!) and I was sitting there thinking about my life (As we all do if life grants us that extra 3 Minuits in the morning!) I'm  on a much needed vacation and I was hoping to clear my mind and hit the re-set button. In my mind I was going to work out everyday...I planned to do a Juice Fast on Monday to kinda cleanse my system, and I also wanted to do some things around my apartment. Its Thursday now (My Vacay Started on Sunday...) and I have realized that I mentally make all these GREAT plans all the time and I rarely fulfill any of them. When I Come home some days...all I want to do is lay on the couch and take a nap!!

WHAT'S MY PROBLEM!!!

Its a cycle I tell you!!! I, with good intentions, plan to do things to better my not-so-exciting life. Then I am sooo tired from working my glorious Management Job that I don't have the energy or just "don't feel like" doing anything! Then I beat myself up over not doing the things I told myself I would do, which in-turns stresses me out! Then I Start trying to figure out what I need to do to fulfill these goals of mine...then I make more plans.. DO YOU SEE WHERE I'M GETTING AT???

MY PROBLEM IS...

Hell I don't know what my problem is! I feel like I'm being lazy sometimes. Other times I am truly tired and need to give mu brain a rest! I do know that I am a very creative person and have the attention span of a Knat on Crack!!! I have known myself for a while...34 about to be 35 LONG years and I do know that I get board easily and if there isn't any variety in my life or in my daily/weekly routines, I SHUT DOWN! (Hell..I cant even eat the same thing over a span of 24 hours....so there goes Meal Prepping and all that jazz!). I have tried to come up with a Set routine for my health Journey...eating plans, exercise charts, etc. Nothing has worked for me! But I do know that I beat my self up a lot..a whole lot. I look in the mirror an feel discusted. If I have to go somewhere and am tring to get dressed, I sometimes litterally have a breakdown. I wouls sit in the midle of my closet room and cry...thinking How in the hell did I let myself get so Big!!! As I pass mirriors...I tent to always look at me self...judging my body at different angles. Its a sickness! Im fully aware that its a problem and I struggle with it every day! And I have other areas in my life where the same type of struggle exists.

What is a Girl to do???

Well First, Im sharing my story. I think when you stumble upon people who share the same struggles, It really makes you feel like you are not alone. Now I just dont want a bunch of like minded people having a pity party together and be done with it! I want people to be able to share there struggles and there triumphs and not feel like they are being judged! I want for people to be able to say "I Did this and I followed through with it! You shoudl Try it!" I want to generate excitement and triumph! (Thats why I created a FB Group Called "Fit, Healhy and Motivated!" a while back! Heres the Link !!

The Next thing I need to do is take it easy on myself! There are some days where I actually feel good about myself! I alwasy find peace in putting on my make-up and Helping another person pick out the best clothing that suits them. I LOVE Styling people and shoppin is my fave! I honestly feel that if I emmerse myself with doing the things I love, and less time obsessing about the bad thing I just ate or the workout I didnt do....I would be MUCH better off! But then again, I need to learn how to insert those healthy things into my life so I can be a more fit person!

How AM I (WE) GONNA DO THAT?? Lets BREAK THE CYCLE!!!

I will learn to MAKE time for my self...Time to Budget and Plan out my Bills. Time to Do a PiYo video or take a walk in the Park. Time to record a You Tube Video! Time to go shopping with a friend and maybe Post Pictures of a look I created for him/her! But for the most part I need to stay accountable! So I charge ALL my Immediate Family and Close Friends and my Readers/Viewers to Help me out!!! (PLLLLEEEEEESSSSEEEEEE!!!! With Nutella..I mean Splenda on top!!!!!).
I do know that I am a VERY visual person and is stimulated by "Pretty Things". Bo Maybe I will Start a Vision Board!!! Hummmm......Great Idea! Ill Make one on Pinterest and see how that goes! And I think whenever I am feeling stuck, I should definatly write it down..get it out and not feel like I have to hold in all in rather then become someone else's inconvenience. I Know it seems like randomnes...but sometimes you have to brainstorm to get the ball rolling!!! So WHO'S WITH ME????

So My Question is...What are your struggles??? What are ways you could improve??? What have you done to make improvements???

Comment Below! We could help each other out!

Lovely Eats and Outfit Deets! OOTD 08/27

Bonjur Ladies and Gents!

 So today me and my friend went to lunch in a cozy off  of Highland Avenue ( in the Inman park area...) The Restaurant is called ZUMA Sushi and Sake Bar and it is pretty good if you ask me! Hears the LINK if you want to check them out! They have Great loch specials (:Like all you can eat Sushi for $15!!!) And they have a cool modern atmosphere BUT is still casual and Friendly. We sat outside and the weather was perfect!! Blue skys, sunny and not to hot!

(YES!! FALL IS COMING!!! LOL!)

My face was adorned with my usual basics...MAC Studio Fix an power foundation, Highlighter was Dior, Blush were both from Nars and Eyes were Urban Decay and Also from my highlighter Pallet from Dior (Its so versatile!) Lips a Gloss from Malani.

(If you want a breakdown for each product, comment below!

The Outfit:

• Dress: This frock is a short,  flowey black and white Aztec print! It has a flirty Faux Wrap look and a Chiffon ease! ($9.99 Ross SCORE!)
• Shoes: by MIA - A Flat ad a Sandle all in one! These Feature an edgy ankle strap that had a faux leather lace which adds an added funky detail to the Shoe. ($19.99 Burlington Coat Factory)
• Shoes (alternative. "TAXI Cab" heal)They are sexy caged heals with gold accent spaces!! So Bad!! Wide-width too!! ($79 Lane Bryant)
• Necklace: $6.99 at Burlington (Has matching earrings...but i didnt wear them...)
• Bracelet: $24.99 ($9.99 on sale) Ann Taylor Loft
• Handbag: $39.99 Just Fab.com 

Thanks for stopping by Divas and Gents!

Xoxo

~STEPHANIE 

"LOVE You LONG TIME" of the Week: Freeman's Charcoal & Black Sugar Facial Polishing Mask!

Hello Ladies and Gents!!!

(((Kisses)))

Ok...so what kinda had happened is that I sorta bought this facial mask and stuck in in my medicine Cabinet when I first moved to my new place (Like almost 4 months ago...) and I JUST NOW said...I guess ill try this out! LOL! (Yall dont judge me! You kniw you have stuff that you discovered WAY after you bought it! mm Humm... you over there judging and stuff... Humph!)

Here Goes!!!

Top Left: Consistancy

Top Right: Package

Bottom Left: On Mah Face!

Bottom Right: Giving you Straight Cole Beat Face!!

Quick Facts:

Where: Walmart

How Much: About $2

What: Facial mask

By Who: Freeman's

What to do??

Step One: Cut open the pouch and pat on clean skin. you will probably not be able to make it perfectly even. You pretty much smooth the Mask onto the skin, concentrating on your trouble areas (For most of us this will be out t-zone) you will immediately feel an AWESOME warming sensation! It feels like a Spa treat!!!

Step 2: Leave on face for 5 to 7 mins! Let it Werk Hun-tee!!!

Step 3: wet your finger tips with warm water and massage you skin! The mask will warm up again and you will get a great lightly abrasive feeling to the skin! (Feels soooo good!)

Step 4: Rince with warm water (I use a Hot, white wash cloth and wipe away)

Note: Make sure you get ALL of this mask off! If you miss some spots, you will have sticky residue left on your face!

(Trust me I know...lol!)

Step 5: Pay Dry

Verdict??

I give this mask 4.5 Stars!!

I totally Love this and WILL be repurchasing this mask and keep it in stock!!!

I LOVE the way my skin feels...so smooth and soft!!! 

Black Coal is know to be beneficial fro all skin types, specially oily skin! And Boy can you fry chicken on my face!!! LOL!!! I definitely suggest a person with oily skin who is about to do a full on face fro  special event to treat your face to this wonderful Mask! It will supply you with a smooth canvas and your makeup will appear more flawless!

Here is a excerpt (And some helpful facts) from another site:

" Perhaps this year you were more naughty than nice.  Well fret not!  And though you may be anticipating a stocking full of coal, it turns out that the dark, ashy rock is great for your complexion.  Not only does it reduce inflammation and normalize skin cell turnover, it also absorbs excess oils and acts as a natural exfoliator. According to Dr. Joshua Zeichner, Director of Cosmetic and Clinical Research at the Mt. Sinai Medical Center, coal is a type of resin that's been used as a dermatological treatment for over 2,000 years."

Well thank you for reading my review!

I know your over there still judging me about my long lost Medicine cabinet product!! 

But better Late then never!!! 

(Still not buying it huh??)

::Shruggs Shoulders::

Thanks for visiting!!! 

Smootches!

xoxo

Stephanie

(P.S I purchased this product with my own personal funds. This Blog Post is NOT sponsored by Freeman's (Although I wouldn't mind working with them!! Win Wink!!! #Shameless!!!)

Bare Foot Bliss Proffesional line?? Let me telllll you!!

Hola Huntees and Gentlemens!!!

Ok...so the Fab team at #Influenster sent me a voucher/coupon for a FREE (yall know i love that word!!!) Product fron the new #Freemans #BareBliss professional line! I was uber excited untill i had to go to FOUR...LET ME SAY THAT AGAIN...FOUR WALMARTS to find it!! I was like really??? Lol!
Anyway...i seeked, bought...and tried it out.
Sooo..here goes!

(This is MY OPINION!! I was told to give an honest review...)

Packaging: (DISCLAIMER....Im a packaging whore!! Lol!) The packaging was nice...spa like...in serene colors of white and blue. The only tube they had left was dented...but I digress.

Exfoliating Polish: I liked it...the scent was very light and airy. I prefer a minty scent for my foot products...but this product was intended for the whole body. I think that they should have named the line "Bare Total Body" to be more precise to their consumers. It was a very mildly abrasive formula (for the same reasons i assume...) and i do prefer a mire grainy texture for maximum exfoliating..even on my knees and elbows.

Moisturizing Massage Cream: Ok...after my pedi...i generously applied the massage cream...put on dome booties and proceeded to bed. Woke up with dry feet! I was disappointed BUT I think you might have to seal this product with oil.

Price: these product are just under $5...I personally wouldn't purchase them with my own $$$ for that pricing unless they improved the formulas.

Overall: i give these products🌟🌟🌟.5 stars (3.5) It was an OK product...with a few tweaks...it could be awesome! The price should be in the $3 range as is...then go to the $4.50 range when improved.

THANKS for stopping by Dolls!!
xoxo
-Steph

Liebster Award 2013

Liebster Award 2013

Most of you, like me, are probably wondering what the heck is a Liebster Award? 

Here's the rules on how this whole thing works:

1. Thank the blogger who presented you with the Liebster Award, and link back to his or her blog.

2. Answer the 11 questions from the nominator; list 11 random facts about yourself, and create 11 questions for your nominees.
3. Present the Liebster Award to 11 bloggers, who have blogs with 200 followers or less, whom you feel deserve to be noticed. Leave a comment on the blogs letting the owners know they have been chosen. (No tag backs.)
4. Upload the Liebster Award image to your blog.

I was nominated by a fantastic blogger named Angel Lee check out her blog http://angelleebeauty.blogspot.com
she really knows her stuff. Thank you Angel for nominating me.

these are my Liebster Award Q&A from 

Di Ana

http://beautyundergrad.blogspot.com/




Question for my nominees:

1. What's your favorite lipstick?
Maybelline Color Sensational Vivids in #885 'Vibrant Mandarin"

2. What's your favorite nail polish?
 I Dont have a Specific Color, But I love Sally Hanson and OPI in Berry/Pink Tones

3. What's your favorite hair care product?
Coconut Oil

4. What's your favorite eye shadow of all time?
The WHOLE Urban Decay Naked Palette! I Use it EVERYDAY!!!

5. Who is your favorite blogger?
Chasity Valentine  http://garnerstyle.blogspot.com/

6. What is something about you that most people would never guess?

I Use Humor to Overcome my Shyness

7. Favorite celebrity style?
Thats sooo hard Because I Express my Style depending on how im feeling, If I had to pic, id say SCANDLE's  "Olivia Pope" (Kerry Washington)  for Work/Relaxation and add a touch of Alicia Keys when im in "Play" Mode! 

8. Favorite fashion trend at the moment?

Peplum and ummm..Leather! Well BOTH Dammit! lol!

9. Favorite piece of jewelry you wear often?
Gold or Diamond Studs

10. What is your "holy-grail" mascara?
Dior Show Mascara

11. You found $30.00 dollars what do you buy?

Humm....I would Prob go to Target (My home...im SO Forwarding my mail!!) And hit ALL the clearance racks and Endcaps and have a mini shopping spree! Specifics...Pair of Earrings, A cute top, a Lipstick/gloss, something for the house and a snack! LOL!

My Questions for you!!

1. What is your Holy Grail Product?

2. Name 3 Must have Items that you couldn't live without if you were on a Desert Island.

3. What would be the ONE word that describes your Style?

4. Who is your favorite Designer?
5. Whats your Favorite Store to Shop in??
6. If you had a chance to work at a makeup company, who would you work for?
7. If you had to give up ALL your make-up but ONE item, what would it be???
8.  Who is you Favorite Beauty/Fashion Blogger??? (Or both!)
9. If you had to sacrifice one, would it be your MAKE-UP or FASHION??
10. Whats your Makeup Habit?? 
      a. Buy and Toss Trish(Get rid of the                Old to  make room for the new)
      b. Hording Heather (Throw away                      stuff?? Just buy new Storage                      containers! IKEA is having a Sale              Ya know!)
      c. Minimal Mimi (I have a small stash              of makeup and if I love something,             I stick with it...If it aint Broke...you               know the rest!)

Leggings, Crop Tops and After-Thoughts!

Hi Love Bugs!!

Ok, Random Blog talking about "That $h!# I DON'T LIKE!" LOL!!! (Which should have indeed been the Title...but I was Being a good girl this morning! :-D

Anywho, i wanted to talk about these trends that every woman simply shouldn't wear. YES this is my opinion. YES you can go out in Public, where people and innocent children and small animals have to see you in WHATEVER you want to! I CAN'T STOP YOU!! I Know I Cant. BUT I can state my OPINION...Can't I?? YES!! (Its a democracy ya' know! As I Laugh under my breath...lol!!)

SO!!! Let's Start with the Leggings. For those who know me, you already know my General View on Leggings. For ONE the are NOT PANTS!!! This Garment should almost be thought of as an accessory. Something to make that Shorter then short Dress appropriate or Make that Tunic Length Top Acceptable. BUT there are other Factors we need to take in mind...like Body Shape, Fit and SHEERNESS!!! (Yes, I capitalized and Highlighted that last work and put that bad boy in BOLD lettering cause im SO SERIOUS!!!) 

ON TO THE VISUALS!!! (YAAAAAYYYY!!!!!)

My First Question is do you (And by "you" I Mean violators of this hannis crime!!!) have friends in your life?? Family who cares??? Co-Workers who actually like you? I know yall' are like "Stephanie?? Why The Silly Questions?? Of Course I do!!!" Well if they are NOT telling you that you look a MESS in those leggings, they might not be the best people in your life...Im just Sayin...

Seriously...THIS (Look at the Picture Below...WAIT....Breathe....Ok. Now Look) IS A HOT SMOLDERING MESS!!!)

At Work too?? No!!!!!!  Photo Link )

I Am NOT responsible for ant Permanent Damage or Bad Dreams in Relation to Viewing this Photo)

Photo From: Photo Link

                                                                                                                                                                        This Next Pic, Of which I would like to name "The Purple People Eater"m is how we SHOULDN'T Wear Leggings! A Short Shirt is bad enough, but tucking it in and adding a Belt??? I'm Completely confused!!! Well I'm NOT because She OBVIOUSLY is proud " of the 2 Hams Stuck down in back of her Pants" (Comedian  Reference) I wish Ladies as a whole would understand that you don't have to show off Every thing you have to be Sexy! 

 And that Negative, Mannish Attention you get (And Graciously Accept) only makes it harder for Men (Or woman) To respect us and take us seriously! The clothing we wear, weather we like it or not, really makes a difference in how people perceive us! Is it Fair???? Yes and No. If you look as if you don't care about you appearance, People are going to think...well you don't care. Then the assumptions come in (The not fair part) that you are un-organized, lazy, un-kept...you get my drift. When we show too much, it looks like were DESPERATE FOR ATTENTION. Sorry...the Truth hurts huh? 

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Ok...so You decided to wear the leggings anyway....with a shorter top. Ok, Everything I Wrote Above meant NOTHING to you. Its ok. I Get it. BUT DAMMIT cant you AT LEAST make sure they are thick enough where when the Sun or Bright light catches your better (Or not so Better...) Half that we CANT SEE STRAIGHT THROUGH THEM???? UGH!!!  Really??? I've seen it all. Ive seen bright pink thongs, Floral granny panties...NO panties. I'M SO OVER IT!!! 

Grab a GOOD Friend and have her shine a light towards you or something For Gods Sake!

And here is my Honorable Mention. The Crop Top phase ISN'T FOR EVERYONE!!!!!!

I Don't want to even go into to this...its probably another Blog Post all together.  But Here are some GREAT examples on why you MUST know your body and its limitations. 

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Moral or the Story, If you Wear your leggings like This, You will be a Put together Diva and i WILL be Sooo Proud of you!!!! (I JUST Shed a Tear!!!)

Ding DING DIINNGGGG!!!! Pic Source

But if you Continue to Wear them the ways i said NOT to wear them above..Peggy Bundy will be SOOOOOO PROUD OF YOU!!!

Love Yall!! Pass this on to a friend!!! (LMBO!!!)

xoxo

~Stephanie, Fashion Diva!

100 Outfits (100th Video) Wendy from Wendy's Look Book has done it Again!!