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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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Best Drugstore Lip Plumping Glosses

I love a good plumping lip gloss! I already have fuller lips, but I used plumping glosses to help my lips look smooth and slightly fuller. Sometime, I feel like I’ve tried every gloss that promises fuller lips known to man. I probably feel this way because I buy almost every plumping gloss I run across – high end and drugstore. However, I think my favorite are the drugstore lip plumping glosses.

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To be honest, I feel like the best plumping glosses I’ve tried have been ones that I can buy in the same store as a loaf of break and dishwashing liquid. Easily accessible is my jam. Keep reading to see my recommendations for the best drugstore plumping glosses.

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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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Current Favorite Products: April 2023

I feel like it’s been a minute since I’ve shared a rundown of beauty products I’m currently loving. So, it feels like this is the perfect time to share my current favorite products.

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You may be wondering- “Isn’t this similar to the EMPTIES post?” Well, not really, because the empties post are finally reviews of products that I’ve recently used up. Also, the final thoughts aren’t always positive. However, this list contains products I’m currently loving, which will end up on the Empties post. The thing is will I still love them then as much as I do now. Only time will tell. For now, keep reading to see why I’m currently loving this products right now.

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LINK-END ROUND-UP: April 21, 2023

LINK-END ROUND-UP: April 21, 2023

LINK-END ROUND-UP: April 21, 2023 | STAINED COUTURE

Happy Friday! I don’t know about you, but I’m very glad that today is Friday. I plan to enjoy this weekend, because I definitely had a true week of adulting. Work was working me this week, but I also had to finally file my taxes. Also, I’m still recovering from that taxes due balance, but I came up with a gameplan to combat next years. However, I got it done, but I’m moving on to the next things on my to-do list.-

I may have mentioned it before, I’m truly aspiring to no longer be one of those people that wait until the end of the year to schedule their appointments. So, I’m planning to call and schedule those appointments next week. I would like to have them all done by my birthday, which is in September. That is a doable goal, but it’s relying on me to get it done.

Crap! Another thing I want/need to do is purge my closet. I did hear that the weather is supposed to be gloomy this weekend. So, that makes it the perfect scenario to stay and purge. I don’t have that many clothes, as is, but the ones I do have need to go. Hopefully, most be in good condition to donate, which is the goal when purging any clothing and home goods. I’m actually getting excited aboout cleaning out my closet and making more room.

I hope you all have a great weekend and please check out the articles in this week’s Link-End Round-Up.

LINK-END ROUND-UP: April 21, 2023

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