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LUST-HAVE LIST: June 2023

LUST-HAVE LIST: June 2023

LUST-HAVE LIST: June 2023

Happy June! Honestly, I feel bad that I only posted a couple of times last month. However, work was working me, which was also not  leaving me room to feel creative. It was definitely weird to not post, but I definitely needed to focus on work and me. No regrets.

Well, it’s technically not summer, but Memorial Day weekend is usually the kick off. I’ve already started to plan a beach vacation for late summer and that’s been a task in itself. Planning and saving is the most adulting thing you have to do at times. Still, it’s for a beach vacation and it’s the motivation I need right now.

While I continue to work on my work/life balance, check out this month’s Lust-Have List.

LUST-HAVE LIST: June 2023

  • Clear Link Slide Sandals – I have a beach vacation planned for August and these slides will perfect for shorts and dresses.
  • Little Mermaid SPF 30 Black Girl Sunscreen – I’m a Black Girl Sunscreen and buy it all the time. However, I have to get this limited edition Little Mermaid tube, because I’m a sucker for packing and The Little Mermaid.
  • Flared leg blue jeans – I’v been looking for a pair of not too wide leg flared jeans with some distressment at the knees. I can’t the right pair and fit, which means I will be making them. This pair from ASOS has the perfect rinse, shape, and rise. I will just do the distressing myself. 🙂
  • Lume Cream Deodorant – My BFF has been raving about Lume for a minute and I’m finally ready to give it a try. I’m intrigued, because it’s an all over deodorant and I’ve heard great reviews.
  • FENTY Match Stick Cheek and Lip Stick – I’m one of the late bird to the FENTY party, but I’ve been loving the products that I’ve tried. Also, I love cheek + lips products and this one universally flatters every complexion. Science.  So, I’m thinking about picking this up on my next Sephora trip.
  • CZ Tennis Bracelets Set – For the past few months, I’ve been thinking about investing in a diamond tennis bracelet. However, I want to test the look put with a CZ version first. This one comes in a set with an adjustable one and for under $20. l love a good deal!
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LUST-HAVE LIST: May 2023

LUST-HAVE LIST: May 2023

LUST-HAVE LIST: May 2023

Happy May, y’all! I know we are just in the middle of spring, but I’m getting antsy for summer. Maybe it’s because work has hectic and I’m starting to crave more human interactions. However, I’ve already starting to trying to plan my next solo vacation. Unfortunately, I’m not sure if I want to do another road trip of fly somewhere new. Again, it’s still early, but it’s definitely going to happen.

Since I’m starting to entering my “I wish it was summer” phase, the things I’m wanting this month are kinds prepping me for said season. I’m aiming for happy vibes and my big legs in shorts and skirts all summer. Being super self-conscious and insecurities about our bodies don’t exist in the summer. Remember that.

Here are the things I’m wanting in this month’s Lust-Have List.

LUST-HAVE LIST: May 2023

  • Mini Black Top Handle Purse – This may look like a mini purse, but it’s actually a crossbody and it looks roomier than most mini bags. I’m loving the details.
  • ‘Single on Purpose’ book – I saw this book in Target and the title intrigued me, but the reviews made me want to read it.
  • Tan Wide Leg Linen pants – I’ve been wanting a new pair of casual linen pants and I love the wide leg on these.
  • 2 piece tennis set – Am I planning to play tennis anytime soon? No, but I feel like this tennis set will fit into my desired tenniscore vibes for summer.
  • Sephora Best Skin Ever foundation – Recently, I started to get improving my makeup application. I think I figured out the best application for me and I would love to test it out with this sephora foundation. The reviews of giving the look of perfect skin has sold me on trying this foundation soon.
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LINK-END ROUND-UP: April 14, 2023

LINK-END ROUND-UP: April 14, 2023

Happy Friday, friends! Well, the day has finally come that I’ve been dreading for months – Tax Day. I mean, we have until Monday to file them, but I’ve going to try to get them done and out of my life before I fall asleep. I’m one of the many that wait until the last minute because I either don’t get much or nothing at all. Plus, I’m still paying for a mistake on my taxes a couple of years ago. So, I’m actually hoping to get a little something back so that they can keep it and lower my balance. When I tell you that adulting is a trip, I mean it. Either way, Uncle Sam is going to get his money.

To celebrate getting my taxes done, I plan to travel downtown to go to the farmers market. I don’t think I’ve been to that one since before Covid. However, it was one of my favorite things to do on Saturday mornings, but I have to get there early. Parking was insane the last time I went, but they have since built some new apartments in one of the parking lots. Sounds like I may need to come up with a game plan.

Well, let me wrap up this up and try to enjoy as much of this Friday. Enjoy the reads in this week’s Link-End Round-Up while I decide what cocktail I should make while preparing my taxes tonight.

LINK-END ROUND-UP: April 14, 2023

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LINK-END ROUND-UP: April 7, 2023

LINK-END ROUND-UP: April 7, 2023

LINK-END ROUND-UP: April 7, 2022 | STAINED COUTURE

Happy Friday and Good Friday! I hope you all had a great week. Mine’s was okay, but it would have been way better if Spring weather didn’t decide to take a break and let her Winter take over for a couple of days. It’s been raining and flooding most of the week with couple of cold days. I need sunshine and Vitamin D, because I’m starting to feel in the dumps.  The lack of sun can interfer with you mood and that’s one reason it’s neccesary to let the sun kiss you daily.

Today is Good Friday, which means that Sunday is Easter! Of course, I still haven’t decided on which dress to wear for Easter. Honestly, it depends on the weather and my ultimate mood. Makes me miss being a child and my mom deciding what she wants me to wear for Easter. Simplier times.

Other than figuring out my Easter ‘fit, I also need to finish my Easter baskets. This year, I suggested to my BFF that we exchange Easter baskets. The Leo and gift-giver in her jumped at the idea and I’m excited. However, I also decided to mention the idea to my youngest sister and she wanted to do it, too! Oh, and then she mentioned it to her BFF and she wanted to do it, too! So, now I have 3 adult Easter baskets to make and 3 little one for my nephews. I’m really my own worst enemy. Luckily, I have a little more time to my BFF’s basket, because we won’t be exchanging baskets until later this month. Still, I’m feeling the pressure and feel a little overwhelmed.

While I deal with this Easter basket egg-stravaganza I’ve hopped myself into, please check out the reads in this week’s Link-End Round-Up. Also, please give me grace for all of the Easter puns in the previous sentence.

LINK-END ROUND-UP: April 7, 2023

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