Happy Mid-Week!!

 

I wanted to share with you all a few of my tried and true drug store favorites that I am currently loving!  Whether I am at CVS, Walgreens, or Target, here are a few of my must haves that I cannot leave the store without!

 



1.  Dickinson's Original Witch Hazel Face Wipes:  I absolutely LOVE these face wipes!  These are good for removing make up and cleaning excess dirt from the face.  Witch Hazel is great for the skin and has many benefits.  They are individually wrapped, which is very convenient for travelling.  You can find these wipes at any local drugstore and they usually sell for $4.33. 

 

 

2.  Dickinson's Pore Perfecting Toner:  Another Dickinson's product that I cannot do without!  I use this product as my toner in my skin care routine and it works great for my skin.  This toner leaves my skin feeling soft and refreshed and I use it morning and night.  This product sells for $5.99 at any drugstore.

 

3.  elf Flawless Eyeshadow:  These eyeshadows here are amazing and can be found at your local Target or Walmart for around $2.00!  I really like elf cosmetics and they usually have a wide variety of products to choose from.  I especially like these eyeshadows because the colors in each palette come written with instructions where each color should go - brow bone, lid, crease, line.  Comes in handy for beginners like me! 

 

4. Maybelline Baby Lips:  If you are seeking a really good lip moisturizer, I highly recommend Maybelline's Baby Lips.  These lip products are great for dry, cracked lips and they come in a wide variety of colors and flavors.  I never leave home without one of these in my make up bag.  You can find these at any drugstore and the price point is anywhere from $3.00 - $4.00 each....

5.  Loreal Telescopic Mascara:  This mascara is my new favorite and a must have in my collection.  On the days I go without makeup, I always make sure to fill in my brows and throw on some mascara if nothing else!  This mascara lengthens my eyelashes and gives them a nice and full look.  I have been asked several times if I wear fake eye lashes when I use this product.  I LOVE it!  It sells for around $7.99 at any drugstore.

 

6.  Revlon Colorstay Foundation:  Last but not least, my favorite drug store foundation.  I usually use a CC Cream on a daily basis, but on special occasions and when I attend an event, I always like to take it up a notch with a good foundation.  Revlon's Colorstay Foundation has been my go to for years now and I don't plan on making any changes anytime soon.  Its hard to find a good foundation that won't clog my pores or leave my skin feeling oily, and this foundation hasn't done me wrong yet....This product costs around $10.00 and can be found at most all drugstores. 


** So there you have it!  Of course I have plenty more drugstore products that I love and could share with you all, but these are just a few that I use on a day to day basis and CANNOT leave the store without!  What are some of your drugstore favorites? **

Until Next Time...... 

 xoxo

 

 

 

 ~Tab 

 

Twitter/Instagram @humblebeauty29 

35! But Who's Counting?

May 2, 1980

 

 

So today I have been blessed with 35 years of life here on earth!  And I am thanking God for every moment....I feel blessed to be alive, blessed to have health and strength, blessed to have my husband and son, and blessed to even have the opportunity to share with you how blessed I really feel right now.  Truly thankful and truly blessed to be alive to celebrate yet another year....

 

 



Rings from Charming Charlie & Bracelet from Love Culture

A lot of women are hush hush when it comes to sharing their age, especially after the years seem to come and go, come and go, and then more years just come and go, and so forth.  The society we live in puts so much pressure on women to look a certain way and fit into certain standards, that it can actually be psychologically challenging to age as a women and still feel beautiful.  In our world, youth is beauty, being thin is beauty, being young and fresh is what attracts attention and what makes money. 

True, a lot of beauty and fashion bloggers are in their twenties.  That's cool.  Society says you are too old to do certain things once you reach a certain age - too old to go back to school, too old to start your own business, too old to work in that field.  That's cool.  Some may say "Your time is up."  That's cool.  As you can see, a lot of things are "cool" in my eyes.  It's cool they are "counting" so let them keep count.  I am HAPPY to say I am 35 years old!  HAPPY to celebrate another year, and so HAPPY to blog about it. 

I love these wedges from Forever 21

 Handbag from Amazon.com

I call this my Celine inspired bag!

 

 

 

Because while they are busy counting, and busy setting unrealistic, superficial standards, I will be busy BLOGGING, SUCCEEDING, ACCOMPLISHING BIGGER & GREATER THINGS, and ONLY GETTING BETTER WITH TIME!  And if I can do it, then so can YOU!

Until Next Time...... 

 xoxo

 

 

 

 ~Tab 

 

Twitter/Instagram @humblebeauty29 

Dailylook's LBD Spring Style Challenge

 

 

Hello again my beautiful friends!!! Hope you all are enjoying the spring weather, as I sure have.  There's nothing like blossoming flowers and warm sunshine on a beautiful spring day... And what better way to bask in the warmth of the season than with a little spring fashion!  :)

 

I was inspired by DailyLook to participate in their LBD Spring Style Challenge, by choosing a little black dress from their Little Black Dress Collection to style and accessorize for the perfect spring look.  I will be attending several weddings this spring and summer, therefore I decided to create a look that would be perfect for a wedding - elegant and chic.....Wedding Chic!

 

 

LBD Spring Style Challenge ~ Wedding Chic

 

Featuring

 

DAILYLOOK Plunge Neck Bodycon Dress, Schutz Sleek Wrap Heels,  The Ron White Vegan Leather Clutch, Carolyn Colby Swarovski Crystal Ear Studs, House of Harlow 1960 Shakti Stack Ring, DAILYLOOK Layered Box Necklace, and DAILYLOOK - Clover and Crystal Watch.

 

 

 

* I chose the DailyLook Plunge Neck Bodycon Dress because everything about this dress screams sophistication and elegance.  The V-Neck, the length, and the fact that this is a body con dress are all reasons why I would choose this dress for a wedding look.  Love it!

 

* I am in love with these Schutz Sleek Wrap Heels! The color goes great with the accessories I chose for this outfit and I absolutely LOVE the style of these heels!  I would wear these to a wedding in a heartbeat!

 

* The Ron White Vegan Leather Clutch is simple yet elegant, and goes great with this look.  I love carrying a small clutch to weddings, so convenient and fit for the occasion!

 

* I love to accessorize with jewelry!  I chose the Carolyn Colby Swarovski Crystal Ear Studs, House of Harlow 1960 Shakti Stack Ring, the Daily Look Layered Box Necklace, and the Clover and Crystal Watch to finish off the look.

 

I had so much fun putting together this look as I challenged my inner stylist! Be sure to visit DailyLook.com and check out their Little Black Dress Collection to find inspiration for your next spring look. Be stylish & have fun!  :)

 

 

Until Next Time...... 

 xoxo

 

 

 

 ~Tab 

 

Twitter/Instagram @humblebeauty29 

"Beautiful Success" Featuring Fallon Jai

 

MEET FALLON JAI

 

Blogger, Creative Writer, Freelance P.R. & Motivational Speaker

 

 

 

 

Saved, Stylish, and Successful!  The best way to describe this New Orleans native, whom I am excited to feature in this month's "Beautiful Success" series.  Fallon Jai is a Blogger and the Creator of Faithfulandfabulousfemale.com, a Christian based fashion and beauty blog, dedicated to the upliftment and empowerment of young females. 

 

One thing I especially love about social media is the ability to meet and connect with so many different people from all over the world.  Fallon Jai and I actually met via Twitter and we connected instantly and created a sisterly bond that is special in its own right. 

 

I believe God puts certain people in our life for a reason, as Fallon Jai has really been an inspiration in my life!  I asked her some questions about her career and what success means to her.  I hope you all enjoy!!

 

 

 

 

"I want to be remembered as a lady—someone that respects her mind, body and spirit."

-Fallon Jai 

 

 

 

 

 

HumbleBeauty:    Tell me a little about yourself and what you do for a living?

 

Fallon Jai:    I’m a proud born and raised New Orleanian. I graduated from Xavier University of Louisiana with a B.A. in Mass Communication. Currently I’m the creator/blogger of the Christian-themed blog Faithful And Fabulous Female. I also do freelance P.R. and motivational speaking.

 

 

HumbleBeauty:   What drives/motivates you?

 

Fallon Jai:   My motivation comes from the calling and talent God has given me. He has molded my life and encouraged me to use my ability to write creatively, speak publicly and act to inspire others to be their best and embrace His love. Before I do anything, I ALWAYS ask God to guide me and speak through me so people see His excellence and not mine.

 

 

HumbleBeauty:   How do you overcome obstacles?

 

Fallon Jai:   Every time I’m faced with challenges in life, I do my best to trust that God has allowed me to be in certain situations to mold me into a better version of myself. I try to see the light in the mist of my storms and know that it could be better, but it could also be much worse. No matter what I’m blessed.

 

 

HumbleBeauty:  What does success mean to you?

 

Fallon Jai:   Success is when you have a healthy relationship with God. If you learn how to love, trust  and respect Him, everything in your life will fall in place. If we let Him take control of our lives, we will accomplish the ultimate success—inner peace.

 

 

 

 

 

HumbleBeauty:   Is there anyone that you admire or look up to?  Why?

 

Fallon Jai:   I admire my mother. She is the true essence of what it is to be a LADY. She is consistently honest, reliable, caring and supportive. She never does anything halfway. She always tells me, “If you can’t give something your all, don’t do it.” She lives by that motto and if I can be a least half the lady she is, then I know I’ve become an amazing person. 

 

 

HumbleBeauty:   What do you want to be most remembered for?

 

Fallon Jai:  I want people to remember that I was always honest. I always remained true to myself even if it caused me to be misunderstood or not popular. I want to be remembered as a lady—someone that respects her mind, body and spirit.

 

 

 

HumbleBeauty:   What advice would you give to other women on the path to pursuing their dreams?

 

Fallon Jai:   Follow your calling, not what you think is the safe thing to do or what you think will make you tons of money. Do it because it’s your freedom—your passion. Do it because God created you for that purpose. Stay strong and believe in your calling. Be patient and prayerful in your calling and the Lord will bless you accordingly.

 

 
 

Connect with Fallon Jai:

 

Website:  Faithfulandfabulousfemale.com

Instagram:  @Faithful_Fab_Female

Twitter: @FallonJai

Vine:  FallonJai

 

**Thank you so much Fallon Jai for being a great friend and a positive role model to ladies around the world!  Your humility, dedication, and faith serves a great purpose and you are the true definition of  Beautiful Success! 



The Pose 'n Post Symposium Featuring Chrisette Michele

 

 

 

HumbleBeauty was in the building at the Pose 'n Post Symposium in Columbia, SC, this past Sunday, featuring the lovely and talented singer and songwriter, Chrisette Michele!

 

Chrisette Michele has been on a 10 city tour, bringing ladies together to discuss and build their social media presence honestly and organically.  Chrisette Michele kicked off the event in Newark, NJ and has hit up major cities such as NYC, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC to name a few. Ladies were able to enjoy a special and intimate performance by Chrisette Michelle, as well as participate in a question/answer panel discussion with great influencers in the social media realm. Pose 'n Post attendees have been able to connect with other bloggers, vloggers, and brands in their communities, while networking and building new relationships.

 

This has been a SOLD OUT event in each city, and ladies have walked away with fresh inspiration and empowerment!

 

 

 

 

I was grateful to chat with Chrisette Michele and ask her a few questions about the Pose 'n Post event and how social media has impacted her career....

 



HumbleBeauty:  What can you tell us about the Pose 'n Post Symposium and what can we expect from the event this evening?

Chrisette Michele:  Lately its been a lot of tears at the event.  Its a vulnerability that happens when you start your own business and when you expose yourself on social media.  Some people are petrified and afraid, so when they see the stories that the girls that I've invited, Brosia, Lover4_Fashion, and Courtney of The Mane Choice, talk about what they've been though, it brings it home for a lot of the ladies.  It gets a little emotional.

 

 

HumbleBeauty:  Social media is huge in our day in time.  How would you say that social media has impacted your career?

Chrisette Michele:  In so many ways.  Its my way to chat with the fans and my way to keep real with them, and to tell them how I really feel right at that moment.  Its a nice way to be able to connect with the audience.

HumbleBeauty:  What new projects can the fans expect from Chrisette Michele in the future?

Chrisette Michele:  Outside of the Pose 'n Post Symposium, I'm on tour with Anthony Hamilton.  We're thinking about bringing a second leg of this because its been so successful, every event has been sold out.  Although we've done 16 colleges on this one, we want to add more schools from the Midwest all the way down South, and then do a West coast run.  We've been everywhere from NYU to Harvard and we'll be at Spelman and Clark this week.

 

 

Guest Speakers

Courtney Adeleye of The Mane Choice and You Tubers Fash aka Lover4_Fashion and Brosia Malbrough

 



 

 

 Connections were made and friendships were built....

 

 

This was a full house and SOLD OUT event!

 



 

Chrisette Michele serenaded the room with her amazing voice.....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chrisette Michele had a fun icebreaker for everyone!  The challenge was to find someone you didn't know, exchange contact information, take an usie, post on Instagram and tag the other person using the hastag #postnpost! 

 

 

 

 

The ladies had so much fun with this Pose 'n Post icebreaker!

 

 

 

Chrisette Michelle was then joined by You Tubers, Brosia Malbrough and Fash from Lover4_Fashion, along with Courtney Adeleye of The Mane Choice, in a panel discussion.  The audience was able to ask questions and discuss topics ranging from You Tube success, building brands, increasing following, fashion, hair, networking, and everything social media.

 

 

Last but not least...Everyone in the building had the chance to take an #usie with Chrisette Michelle and the ladies on the panel!  There were selfies, usies, and hashtags all over the place! 

 

 

 

Thank you Chrisette Michele for hosting such an amazing event! I had a blast and learned so much about branding, social media, and taking my career to the next level....
This was definitely an event to remember!

Until Next Time...... 

 xoxo

 

 

 

 ~Tab 

 

Twitter/Instagram @humblebeauty29