LADY BREEZY

...The Bucketlist...

2010-04-07T23:16:00.003-04:00

1. Plant a tree

2. Take a hot air balloon ride

3. Go para sailing

4. Sky dive

5. Start my own business

6. Weigh 130 pounds and maintain it!

7. Record an album

8. Laser hair removal

9. Breast reduction

10. Better relationship with Mom

11. Have a baby

12. Buy a house

13. Visit, DR, Italy, Paris, Fiji

14. Lasik surgery

15. Grab all the girls in my life to get together for a weekend retreat

16. Make my own perfume

17. Invent something that everyone can't live without!

18. Try out for American Idol

19. Preach in church

20. Have my very own makeup/dressing room (hurry up baby!) lol

More to come...

....First entry of 2010....

2010-01-27T16:01:00.002-05:00

So it's been TOO long! So much has changed. I will be putting a pause on the beauty stuff. I am going through a lot personally right now but I am thankful for all the lessons learned that God is allowing me to go through. I have found a loving, fulfilling and ever personal relationship with God that has me thinking differently about EVERYTHING and EVERYONE and I love it.

This blog will take on a more personal direction I guess - maybe. However, beauty etc. is always an interest of course.

I will be trying my best to update as much as I can. Kinda hard as I don't have internet at home but at work I do so maybe during my breaks.

Miss you guys A LOT and boy do I have some reading/catching up to do!

Stay Positive ♥

Breezy

...BUSY BUSY BUSY...

2009-10-20T00:44:00.005-04:00

Hello bloggers!

It has been a CRAZY ride since I last updated. I have been so busy preparing for my VERY FIRST WEDDING!!!!! 11/28/09 which is around the corner! Things will definitely die down after and I will be updating much more. Sorry for the hiatus :(

WE ARE SO EXCITED TO BE GETTING MARRIED!!!

Mr. & Mrs. Franco to be.....

It's been so long....

2009-10-07T02:09:00.004-04:00

I missed you guys!

It's been so long since I last updated but I have been super busy interviewing and applying for work. Some things look promising so crossing fingers at this point! The babe landed a new job opportunity - yesterday was his first day and it felt so weird not having him around :( but I am glad he had a great first day of work.

I, however have been thinking about some new things to bring to my blog on a weekly basis aside from the "A New Me" journey I am taking. I been jotting down some ideas that I think would be great n sharing. I will def let you guys in on what that is all about :)

I will be back soon...I PROMISE and I apologize on my HIATUS.

On another note, have you smelled this thing?????

And yes that is the lovely Miss Scarlet Johanson (might of misspelled her name) I need to have it like NOW! LOL I first found out about it from my Cosmopolitan mag (September issue) Fell in love the minute I took a whiff - this is sooooooo my new fall scent!!!!

Until then - stay beautiful!

Lady Breezy

XOXO

...It's a COMBO world for me...

2009-09-22T15:29:00.007-04:00

So when I woke up this morning my skin felt pretty comfortable. Not tight at all or flaky. However, I did notice that to the touch some areas were oily - especially the t-zone area. I normally sleep with an eye mask on but I didn't just to make sure I didn't overproduce oils or something....lol

So after analyzing my skin and how it felt and looked in the morning, I have come to the conclusion that I have combination skin.

Combination skin is when the skin feels comfy but its oily (especially in the t-zone area shown below) which is the forehead, nose and chin while the cheeks tend to be more dry. Knowing this will now make it easier to choose products for my face that will work just for me from cleansers to makeup etc.

However, this isn't the last stop for healthy skin. The use of cleansers and certain products should not be the only way to maintain or get better skin. Diet, exercise and enough sleep are factors as well. Check out this amazing article I found online while googling on how to take care of your skin from the inside out! I thought this article was quite informtive - let me know what you thought!

Taking care of your skin is important not just for your good looks, but also for your health. Caring for your complexion means less risk of skin cancer and other skin related diseases. Healthy skin is about more than just using healthy skin cream and cosmetic products. You also have to take care of your skin from the inside, which means picking out healthy food for you skin. Your diet, whether you know it or not, affects your complexion in ways that definitely show. Here are ten different foods that will give you healthy and beautiful skin.

The Good Fat

Essential fatty acids keep your skin feeling soft and smooth. They can be found in oily fish as well as in seeds and nuts. Fatty acids are said to diminish the effects of skin conditions like eczema. They also reduce inflammation and prevent DNA damage.

Water

Your skin needs moisture! Nutritionists across the board recommend 6 to 8 glasses of water each day, throughout the day to keep your skin (and your body) healthy. However, avoid too much caffeine or soda. Alcohol is also a no-no, as it actually dehydrates you. Also, don’t drink too much water before going to bed, as this will result in morning puffiness.

Antioxidants

Antioxidants fight premature aging and diseases that cause damage to your skin. You can get your antioxidants from blueberries, black grapes, cherries, papaya, and tomatoes among other foods.

Citrus

The bioflavonoids and vitamin C in citrus fruits helps keep your skin firm and young by supporting your skin’s collagen.

Iron

Iron-deficiency can cause anemia, which manifests in sickly pale complexions and dark circles under the eyes. So make sure to get your healthy dose of red meat, seafood, eggs or high-iron vegetables like spinach.

Green Tea

The benefits of green tea are many. It has tons of antioxidants, protects against UV ray damage and contains polyphenols, which help fight off aging. Incorporating green tea into your daily diet is a definite must. Seep tea for no more than 2 ½ to 3 minutes.

Cereals and Wheat

Cereals and whole grains, as well as mushrooms, molasses and wheat germs all contain a good amount of selenium, a chemical that, along with vitamin E, helps keep your immune system healthy and fight against free radicals that cause aging.

Mangoes

Mangoes are extremely good for your skin. They, along with other orange fruits, contain beta-carotene, which the body uses to make Vitamin A. Vitamin A is essential to keeping your skin looking healthy and clear. Dermatologists often recommend eating mango to patients suffering from severe acne. Mangoes can provide you with 80% of the daily required dose of Vitamin A. Vitamin A is said to even repair dying skin cells to give them a little more shelf-life.

Baked Potatoes

Just one baked potato will supply you with 75% of the copper you need to have in your daily diet. By working together with zinc and Vitamin C, copper builds elastin fibers. These fibers prevent your skin from sagging and keep it looking firm and strong.

Avocados

Avocados are a great source of Vitamin E. Other foods that contain Vitamin E include peanut butter and sweet potatoes. Vitamin E helps your skin keep its moisture and prevents pale complexion and acne, and it also helps prevent premature wrinkles.

So there you have it. I'm going to take all those thigs into consideration as I begin my journey on figuring out what products work best for me both inside and out that will help keep my skin looking FABULOUS!

So did you take the morning challenge on figuring out your skin type? Let me know what you discovered ;p Or if you already discovered your skin type how did you find out?

Stay tuned as I try to figure out which is the best facial cleansing routine for me and what products should I be using.

Also, do you have any questions? Feel free to leave a comment! I don't proclaim to be a pro but I would love to help out in any way that I can! I love to do research :)

Until then...

Stay FABULOUS ;P

Bre

Give it up two times for Skin Care!! ;p

2009-09-20T23:00:00.014-04:00

If your anything like me you used to wear makeup when you were between the ages of 14-19 which most likely consisted of foundation, neutral eyeshadow, lip gloss and that's it. Also, you might of applied eyeshadow with your fingers as well as the lip gloss etc. Then at some point after 19 you went to college and well you lived off your college hooded sweater, pajama pants, addidas sandals with funky socks and your hair was always in a ponytail or bun and you had no makeup on...lol You only went all out when you went clubbing (which primarily happened during your freshman year due to the instant freedom you received from the parental units) and as time went by you became used to no makeup with the occasional lip balm! lol

I have to laugh when I look back because WOW that was sooooo ME. At some point, I lost touch with makeup and all things that made me feel...well, FABULOUS! And now I look back and see that even when I was doing some type of makeup I was doing it wrong too! lol

So now I have been on this new journey. A "New Me" journey. I have to thank all the lovely people who have inspired and helped me along the way on Blogger and Youtube. This has been and continues to be a fun and great learning experience.

I have decided to share with you my journey of learning this all over again the right way! lol And not just makeup but fashion, hair, beauty care, fitness and health and nails too! I sort of started all over the place but now that I have done the research and continue to do so, I want to share the basics and continue to do so as I get better and better. I hope to reach out to people that have been in my same position and want to do things for themselves again - whether your a recent mommy, college student, in high school, or your a person that has let yourself go it is never too late to get back into things that make you feel BEAUTIFUL and HEALTHY!

**THIS IS ALL MY PERSONAL OPINION - FEEL FREE TO SHARE DIFFERENCES AS WE ARE ALL HERE TO SHARE AND LEARN FROM ONE ANOTHER**

So from what I have gathered, the single most important thing to do before even getting into makeup is getting to know your skin. Your skin has its own characteristics and react to things differently as other skin types. You must first determine what type of skin you have:

"Is my skin Oily"?

"Is my skin Dry"?

"Is my skin Normal"?

"Is my skin a combo of those"?

Here's a lady from Expert Village on youtube on determining your skin type due to your skins characteristics:

I thought this to be a great video on how to determine your skin type. Since I was younger, I always thought my skin was oily and it just might be but then again I never tested my face in the morning. Ijust assumed it to be oily but then again that was years ago when I had "Acne proned" skin. I will be testing my skin tomorrow to figure out my skin type. This will make it easier for me when it's time to determine the type of products I will need to care for my face. After all, skin is the single most important factor here. Your makeup can be flawless but it will still look shitty if you don't takegood care of your skin.

Are you going to put yourself to the test? Let me know what you figure out and if you want to take this journey with me come right along! Also, if you have done this before and know of any other ways to determine your skin type, please share your thoughts I would love to hear form ya!

Until next time!

Bre

XOXO

I'm Back!!! And I brought the BEST DRESSED with me...(not my personal list)

2009-09-17T11:52:00.005-04:00

Hey Blogger World!I have not been on this for a minute now and I apologize! Things been hectic for me (Ugh) don't even wanna talk about that crap but anywho - have you seen who made the Best Dressed list?

Kate Winslet made best RED CARPET dressed

Lady Obama made best Accessible Glamour

Nicole Ritchie best Maternity style

Reese Witherspoon best Short Dress

Cameron Diaz best Jeans

Kim Kardashian best Bikini

Taylor Swift Best Sparkle (I'm still SMDH at what Kanye did to her during the VMA's)

Beyonce Carter (lol) best Street Chic

Frieda Pinto with best use of colors

Vanessa HUdgens with best BOHO style

Honestly; I don't agree with all who made "The People's" list but I ain't the Editor so...lol Where the hell was Rihanna in all this??? Her style always sick...

Laterzzz

XOXO

...Live The Life Of The Par-tay...

2009-09-09T22:15:00.000-04:00

Live and Party by ladybre83 featuring CARGO

My First Online Makeup Look - Kim Kardashian

2009-09-04T21:42:00.022-04:00

Sooooo - I was inspired by this look by Kim Kardashian. I LOVE all her makeup looks because she always look so effin flawless! I have a LONG way to go to master a look like this (even close to it lol) But Tiffany heard my request on a Kim K. tutorial video and I want to thank her for it! CLICK HERE to check out her video tutorial! I used her video and the pic of Miss Kardash to do my look.

Also - I know I don't look like Kim K. or have big lashes and archy eyebrows and her cheekbones but dammit a girl likes her effin makeup so I'ma try my best to pull it off and continue to practice until I get betta at it. This was fun and what girl does not like to play with makeup??? lol

Here is the look I came up with inspired by Kim Kardashian Brown and Silver look hmmm bad lighting or do I juss need more practice??? lol or both? lol

All the products I used :)

My 78 Coastal Scents Palette!

So here is the back of my Coastal Scents Palette - I was inspired by Dulcecandy87 to deck out my palette one day when I was bored and I LOVE IT :)

So I washed my face and applied my moisturizer. Mine is the Target brand of Clean & Clear Dual Action Moisturizer, same shit but cheaper - lol

This is the Maybelline concealer I use which I depoted (it came in a lipstick casing). I concealed my undereyes using my ring finger because the fingers activate the concealer because it's warm and I also used the concealer as a primer on my eyelids (until I invest in something like Too Faced Shadow Insurance or Hard Candy Primer Potion, etc.)

I like this for the Summer is great versus a liquid foundation that can be heavy in the summer. This is the tinted moisturizer by Cover Girl (Aqua CG Smoothers) #815 for Medium to Dark tones

My very FIRST MAC product that I bought - My MAC 190 all over foundation brush which I used to apply my foundation (or tinted moisturizer in this case) I want to try other foundation brushes as this is my first one and only one until I find the one that works best for me! Sorry the brush is icky - I just finished using it!

All over face powder to set foundation (Milani Pressed Powder in Beige)

My lovely Ecotools powder brush in which I applied the Milani powder with - I just LOVE how the bristles feel - I sometime find myself chilling infront of my computer and just picking this brush up and runing it through my face while I watch youtubers. My man be looking at me like "Are you ok?" LMAO

I used this blush for contouring (or tried to lol) in my 78 Coastal Scents Palette

My angled brush from Coastal Scents italian badger set - used to contour my cheeks

Tru Cheeks by Cover Girl #2 - I mixed these colors as well on my cheekbones. I don't use that brush to apply brush so the plastic is still on it - lol

Looks like the all over powder brush but its actually smaller - this is what I used to apply blush

Used this silver as the all over lid color from my 78 Coastal Scents palette - I LOVED how this went on!!!

Applied this nice natural brown in my crease area blending it with the silver

Then I used a darker soft chocolatey brown in the crease and outer corners of my eye lid

This brush is AH-MAY-ZIIIIIING!!! LOL I love how it picks up and packs color - got it from Coastal Scents for a dollar something (I forget) but I used it to apply my silver color all over the eye lid and flipped it on the other side and also used it to apply the light natural brown color on top of the silver

My Ecotools brush - used to apply the darker brown color in my crease and outer corners of my lids

Brush from Coastal Scents - I used for blending - I need a 224 ASAP! LOL Can't wait to order my Sigma brushes!

Highlight time! lol applied this color from my sunbaked neutrals palette as a highlight under my brow bones (this palette did not come with individual names for each color)

This big fluffy guy I use as my highlighting brush - you guessed it - also from CS

Applied creme blackliner to top of lids - This is by Wet & Wild in Black

I used this angled brush to line my upper and lower lids - brush by Ecotools

Applied this color from my sunbaked neutrals palette to soften up the black liner on the bottom lids

My Loew Cornell 757 Flat Stain brush - I used this to line my lower lids to soften the black liner

Maybelline Great Lash mascara in brownish black - Applied two coats on both eyelashes

I then curled my lashes with this baby right here - got it at Target

Fan brush - italian badger set rom CS - used to pick up any fall outs while I was applying eye shadow

Lined my lips with Jordana lipliner in Iced Pink (These are $.99 in Walgreens!)

I then applied Rimmel London's Airy Fairy lipstick - this stuff smells soooo effin GOOD! like CANDY - sometimes I feel like licking it but I can't cuz well... its makeup lol

Applied Flirt! Squeeze Me Super Shiny Lipgloss on top of Airy Fairy lipstick - GOOD STUFF! I bought it at Khols

My MAC 316SE lip brush - used this to apply my lip gloss

MORE PICS OF THE LOOK :)

Here is a closeup of one eye - I need a better cam! And I need to do my eyebrows! lol

Close up of both eyes - what do you think? For a first timer? I need to get better at blending and and applying creme eyeliner. I have tried liquid liner and creme seems to work betta for me, I want to try others tho until I find the best one for me!

I had to do it! I am sooooo effin cool....LMAO

I like my tear ducts how I did them - lol no really I do!

I have such small eye space - I need to perfect how to apply eyeshadow for small eye spaces! Any tricks or tut vids that are good let me know!

LOL My face looks funny here but here is the Kim Kardashian inspired look

Me when I put my hair up after taking pics of the look I did. I have a BIG face - lol Is this lighting good? I feel like I need better lighting!!!

Or is this one? I feel like this lighting angle adds color to me (unnatural lighting? I dunno)

My brother bought me a blow pop from the corner store - he said I needed a "sweet" break...lol

I LOVE ME SOME CHERRY BLOW POP!! LOL

Laterzzz!!

XOXO

....Pssst Guess WHAT....

2009-09-03T12:53:00.003-04:00

SEX AND THE CITY 2 THE MOVIE!!!!

Look at those SHOES!!!! I just met my new Lovah......lol

Enjoy the screenshots of the movie below - they just begun shooting the movie!

I can NOT friggin wait! One of my friends had a Sex and the City night with the girls and they got all dolled up with hot dresses and hot stilletos to go see the movie as a group of like 10 gals. I thought that idea was so cute and I might just do something like that for Part 2!

Layerzzz

XOXO

Zoya Goodness & Review

2009-09-02T22:02:00.004-04:00

ATTENTION - TIME STAMP ON PICS ARE WRONG PLEASE IGNORE...LOL THANKS :)

So I got my free Zoya nail polishes (weeks ago) lol So this is an overdue review! lol

I got these 3 for free The red is called "America" the Silver is called "Ginessa" and the Purple is called "Malia"

That's my fatty mcfatterson cat named Charlie - isn't he a cutie?

I was a bit upset at myself for not googling Ginessa (the silver one) I thought it was going to be a matte white but it's a shimmering silver - no complaint tho but I really wanted a white to do white tips :)

I really like how they went on. They dried up quickly and have not chipped AT ALL! Week 3 and this is what they look like still:

I would recommend Zoya nailpolishes to anyone - they really are good quality nail polishes. Check out their website for all of their nail goodness! They got some nice ones for Fall ;)

Click Here for Zoya Website

Laterzzz

XOXO

...SweetShugaHonGiveaway...

2009-08-30T15:26:00.004-04:00

This lovely gal is having a lovely MAC giveaway! Check out her blog for details. CLICK HERE

Here are the prizes:

1. One M.A.C Eyeshadow (of your choice)

2. One M.A.C Lipstick (of your choice)

3. One M.A.C LipGlass (of your choice)

4. One M.A.C Blush (of your choice)

(but be sure - you must pick the product thats only available at the M.A.C online Store http://www.maccosmetics.ca/)

plus you will receive some goodies, it'll be a surprise!

Good Luck Everyone :)

Laterzzz

XOXO

2009-08-29T14:44:00.002-04:00

Happy Birthday Michael! You will be forever missed but your music will forever live on. Thanks for all you have done, you were definitely the man in the mirror that made a change. Love you always and forever...

...Happy Birthday MJ...

2009-08-29T11:41:00.002-04:00

Check out this fashion MJ inspired look video!

...Blah...

2009-08-29T09:26:00.003-04:00

I hope it clears out today so that we can have our last family BBQ of the year :( My baby is off to NY with my uncle to celebrate his other friends b-day...I miss him already!

On another note, I am a bit upset. Remember when I told you guys that I was excited to start work because I finallly received my clearances to do so?? Well I got an email back from boss lady talking about she is negotiating our stay as the church that is renting the building out to her has decided to move. I was angry becaause I am dying to start work so I can quickly do what I got to do but it seems like now I have to wait some more. The move is scheduled for October so she mentioned she will get back to me sometime next week when she gets more info.

I hope this doesn't backfire for me. I am thinking I should start looking again just in case. I hate looking and interviewing etc...

Laterzzzzz

XOXO

...RIP Baby Girl...

2009-08-25T18:49:00.003-04:00

RIP Baby Girl by ladybre83 on Polyvore.com

Survey Says...

2009-08-25T13:23:00.012-04:00

Hey everyone! So I got this from Aquaheart. I wasn't tagged but I thought I would just do it :) I decided to also take a different approach and add pics of my items...ok yeah I was BORED...lmao!

Shampoo: Infusium 23 Step 1 Repairology (serious stuff)

Conditioner: Infusium 23 Step 2 Repairology (even more serious stuff...lol)

Styling products: Fructis Garnier and Tresseme interchangeably

Shower Gel: I have so many! But right now I am using Caress bar soap!

Body moisturizer: Bath and Body Works in Sea Island Cotton

Deodorant: Degree shower clean all day errrr day!!! Goes and clear :)

Fake Tan: Neutrogena instant bronzer cream

Cleanser: St. Ives Apricot Scrub (cleanser/exfoliator in one)

Toner: Clean and Clear deep cleansing atringent

Exfoliator: St. Ives Apricot Scrub

Primer: Need to get

Foundation brush: MAC 190

Concealer: Maybelline cover stick depoted

Powder: Milani pressed powder in Beige

Blush: Cover Girl Tru Cheeks 2 or from my Coastal Scents 78 pallette

Bronzer: none need to get!

Highlighter: none also need to get

Eyeshadow base: I use my concealer for now

Eyeshadows: My Maybelline Sunbaked neutrals mini pallette or from my Coastal Scents 78 Palette

Eyeliner: Wet n Wild Mega Liquid and CreamLiners

Curler: I have no idea who manufactures it but it's got purple handles so it's cool...lol got it from Target

Mascara: Maybelline Great Lash Mascara

Lipstick: Only own 2 and that is Revlon in Nude Attitude and Rimmel London in Airy Fairy

Lipgloss: I have so many but my all time fave is CO Bigelow Mentha Mint Infused Lip Tint and the Lip Shine one without tint...

Nail Colour: I love white tips as an everday look but lately I am liking Zoya in America (red)

Laterzzzz

XOXO

...Run Dizzle Looks...

2009-08-24T08:23:00.004-04:00

With the new Blowfish hobbit booties in mind I decided to put together an Ode to Hip Hop. Pictured below are two outfits featuring the new Blowfish Hobbit Booties. Aren't they CUTE! Snaggin both of those pairs soon. You can find them for cheap at Delias.com website. ($40) Let me now what you think?

Run Dizzle Looks by ladybre83 featuring Blowfish shoes

Laterzzzz

XOXO

....UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE....

2009-08-23T06:05:00.005-04:00

Been away for a bit focusing on some other things. Just caught up on reading and commenting some of my fave blogs. I been kinda BLAH lately. Waiting for something to happen really soon. I know it's just around the corner but anxious for it to begin already! Ok...it's my JOB! LOL

I recently received clearances to begin work. Now all I need to do is wait for boss lady to call so we can discuss details like start date etc. I am so excited because this is going to be different for me. Many of you know that I have went to school to study Paralegal (which I still plan to finish because I got about 6 classes left and Bre starts what she finishes no matter how late it is...lol) so yeah, I will be working at a private christian school for now servicing K-5 kids. Now I have had my fair share of working with kids when I was younger (which was always so fun for me) but this time I will be working in the office as an Executive Assistant to the Principal who by the way seems VERY nice. I am so excited to just start!!! lol

Me and the babes have been apartment/houses hunting. Living in my moms house has been quite crowded so we are very anxious about this too. It was sweet of her to open her doors to us when we moved back here to Philly from Massachusetts but it's about that time to get our own place. I want a house but a house for rent for right now. I know this is a GREAT buyers market right now but I need to make sure I am ready for all that and more that comes with home ownership. So far I found a 3 bedroom house with a finished basement and HUGE backyard for $800 a month and I love how its one block over from my moms house and if I move in; my next door neighbors are my aunt and uncle who we like chill with practically every day! lol I am still looking tho because there was a few things I did not like about it...I mean nothing major but just want to have some options when making a decision.

On another note...FALL FASHION 2009! I am loving ALL of the new trends although I know I won't be rocking them all because lets face it...if its trend it don't mean it suits you...lol But hey I ain't cramping no ones style so if you open to it do you! Anyways, I began to create my wish list already...can't wait to go SHOPPING! lol Some of my top must haves are pictured below but this isn't even half...lol these are just my key items for fall:

For My Blog - Fall 2009 by ladybre83 featuring Steve Madden boots

Pictured above - Tan Bomber Jacket, Fall Aviator Shades, Layered Cardigan, Destroyed Jeans, Peplum Style Tweed Dress, Purple Beret Hat (I want ALL colors) Military Button Styled Jacket, Grey Knee High Boots, Black Cowgirl Slouched Boots, Snakeskin or Leopard Print Shoes, Peep Toe Booties, Houndstooth Print Scarves.

If you guys have any fall fashion must haves let me know! I would love to see what you might be getting into this fall in Fashion.

Laterzzzzz

XOXO

I so need to do this!

2009-08-21T07:15:00.006-04:00

You need to be able to see what you're doing. Move everything onto the bed and separate those items that need to visit the tailor or cobbler.

Put your favorite pieces back in the closet, sorted into categories. Place those you wear the most (office pants, jeans, day dresses) in the most accessible location.

Once items are sorted by category, sort them by color.

Invest in uniform hangers; we like the super-thin Joy Mangano Huggable Hangers for tops (available at hsn.com) and basic clips for skirts and pants.

Shoes should be arranged in clear, stacking drawers or a wire grid system on the back of the closet door.

All sweaters should be buttoned, folded, and stacked, with the bulkiest on the bottom to create sturdy piles.

Make sure all of your clothing is clean before submitting it to long-term storage in your closet. And remove all items from dry-cleaning bags—they can trap chemicals that can break down fibers.

Got this wonderful peice of info from Lucky Magazine!

XOXO

...I'm Such A Newbie...

2009-08-20T11:48:00.002-04:00

Ahhhh! So I tried to like make my blog 3 columns on my own and I just messed up my entire blog :( Now I have only one column - how in the heck did I manage to do that??? Someone please help me! lol I would really apreciate it!

-UPDATE- ok so I fixed it...and I don't even know how...lol I still want 3 columns tho :(

XOXO

How I Would Rock The Harem Pants

2009-08-20T08:50:00.001-04:00

What you think ladies? Let me know if this looks good. Would you rock or not?

Style The Harem! by ladybre83 featuring All Saints

Looks I Really Wanna Try

2009-08-19T07:58:00.003-04:00

I am really feeling this military jacket. I thought it went really well with red to make it pop along with gold. I created this look at Polivore where you can create fashion yourself!

A Touch of Europe by ladybre83 featuring Forever21

I call it - Da True Fashionista! Juss had to share!

2009-08-19T05:29:00.002-04:00

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!!!!!!!! by natalie094 on Polyvore.com

LiptonTEE Golden Goddess Giveaway!!!

2009-08-15T03:51:00.004-04:00

So I wanted to let everyone know about Lipton Tee's giveaway. I am so excited because the giveaway is the Kimora Lee Simmons fragrance "Golden Goddess" which I JUST LOVE! Check out her blogspot by clicking HERE she a cool chick and also check her out on Twitter @ lipton_tee. Good Luck Everyone!

Fashion Fall Trends 2009 research continues...

2009-08-12T17:42:00.003-04:00

Welcome to another installment of my fashion trends for Fall 2009 research. As I search the web as well as magazines I subscribe to; here are some key peices to think about for fall:

THE CARDIGAN

Although this screams summer time I wanted to show you the style of it. Bohemian layers!

This one is my FAVORITE! I love how its long but it has short layers in the front. You can wear this with anything! I love things all versatile!

Here is an example on how to rock the open cardi for work!

Here it is with short sleeves. Again, I am loving the open layered concenpt in the front!

OOOh an dheres is the Bohemian look in Black...NICE!

Next trend I am seeing alot of is the:

Beanie or Beret Hats (wateva u wanna call it)

This is great to add some pop to an all black peacoat etc. Good for bad hair days and when you don't want to do your hair all glamafied....

The Duff, The RiRi and The Ferg know what's good with these great hats!

So does Tyra and B. I love how B is rocking her Beret!

MORE TO COME FOR FALL 2009 TRENDS! STAY TUNED ;)

Love,

XOXO

Today I choose to Embrace.........ME

2009-08-12T05:07:00.004-04:00

I came across an article on Clutch E-Magazine online where they were interviewing Jada Pinkett-Smith and she mentioned something that really stood out for me:

"Age has brought maturity and more comfort in my skin and in the world than I did in my 20s.”

“At that age, you’re looking for the dude to take care of you, or your mom. In your 30s, you start to connect with your own internal power. Once I decided to take care of myself, then everything else that was supposed to fall in place did.”

I am 26 years old now and I can look back and see how I always wanted to be rescued, always worried about what others thought of my personality and appearance. Last week I was reading up on old blog posts of mine circa 2003 and wow did I ever yearned to be rescued by a man. I think it's safe to say that many of us women (many will never admit to it) yearned to be rescued and accepted regardless of how independent she claimed to be. Many have danced around the living room listening to Aretha Franklin's I will Survive and R-E-S-P-E-C-T telling ourselves we didn't need the opposite sex only to find ourselves the next day sitting by the phone waiting on "the call".

As you get older you begin to realize that only YOU can make things happen and you shoul donly please and do for yourself. And like Jada says once you are intune with your internal power and take care of yourslef; only then will everything else that is supposed to fall into place, will. So I will embrace my 30's as it is just around the corner. Ain't nothing like getting to know me as I reflect upon the old me and rejoice in all of my new Woman goodliness!

...Can't Pass Up On A Deal...

2009-08-04T17:45:00.008-04:00

So I read on Aquahearts post today about the ZOYA NAIL POLISH GIVEAWAY! I just had to see what this was all about. I went over to Zoya.com and started adding my three fave nail polishes to my check out bag, inputted the code to get a $18 discount which is: TW5000 and that was it! I am so excited to get them in the mail. I never tried these out so let's see how they compare to your OPI's or China Glazes. Here are the three I chose:

ZOYA NAIL COLOR IN "AMERICA"

ZOYA NAIL COLOR IN "GINESSA"

ZOYA NAIL COLOR IN "MALIA"

Thanks to Aquahearts for the sweet news! Your the bomb girly :) Go Check out her blog she is really sweet - click here - I linked also to the page where she is talking aout this giveaway and how to go about it!!!

Laterzzzzz!

XOXO

The Peplum Dress is Making a Comeback!

2009-08-04T16:09:00.023-04:00

So as I did some research on some Fall trends of 2009 I keep seeing the Peplum over and over again. Let's take a trip down memory lane:

The Peplum Dress in the 1940's:

The Peplum Dress in the 80's:

It is now the must have Fall trend for 2009!

Here is Mollie rockin a nice purple peplum number

The ever so ravishing Ms. Estelle with a gray peplum number (my favorite so far!)

And of course SJP never stays behind from a trend!!!

Here are some ways to rock the Peplum today:

I personally think the peplum is so nice. Not all styles however but there are many different styles of the peplum dress to suit many body styles. Here is an interesting article I found at whowhatwear.com regarding the fashionably peplum dress:

As fashion fanatics know, this certainly isn't the first time the peplum dress has enjoyed a place in fashion's pantheon. Though we won't bore you with the long history of this design (which originated in ancient Greece of all places), the silhouette's primarily associated with two decades: the forties and the eighties. In the former, women wore peplum-appended coats and dresses as a way to draw attention to a tiny waist and hourglass figure—without being overtly erotic. Forty years later, the style re-emerged with a vengeance when visionaries like Thierry Mugler created body-con garments with exaggerated flips of fabric at the hips or the stomach for an especially dramatic effect. This season, the peplum is enjoying yet another renaissance of sorts, as modern-day design dynamos are offering both the ladylike and "Like A Virgin"-inspired styles. The range of choices available means that you're sure to find something that works with both your body and your budget, so it's no wonder that we endorse this trend. All in all, a peplum cocktail dress is the perfect way to add a little pizzazz to your routine fancy fare! (excerpt from www.whowhatwear.com) click on the link to check out the entire article.

Do you like the peplum? Let me know how you feel about it - would it be a Fall trend you will rock or not?

P.S. For the plus size ladies - there are some peplum dresses at Torrid with certain peplum styles to fit our volump figs :)

Laterzzzzz!

XOXO

I LOVE me some TORRID!!!

2009-08-03T23:10:00.003-04:00

So I took a trip to the Neshaminy Mall today with the babes and my 2 brothers and I came across a store called Torrid. Now I had shopped here once back in 2007 but the one in New Jersey Cherry Hill Mall. This is definitely my kind of store! Plus size but the styles are way better than like Lane Bryant. This is a more urban, chic, divalicious type of store and I loved it! Price range I saw was $20-$70 with 30's and 40's being the regular prices of things. I tried on this purple and black dress and I fell in love! My boyfriend gave me a belt to use to cinch the waist to complete the look and it made it even betta! My man is so great in helping me find cute clothes and he can see ahead of time what will work for me. Love u babes! Anywho here is the dress:

Sorry if it came out a bit blurry, it's juss that on the website, it was pretty small and when I tried to resize it, the pixels got out of whack :/

Anyways, there was so many things I wanted to leave with so bad! I can't wait until I have the funds to go and just wild out at this store. I need a new look and I feel Torrid has definitely got what I am looking for.

I also been thinking about the Fall 2009 Fashion trends. I wonder what will be in...anyone know? I am so like reinventing myself, I am like sooooooo long overdue it's not even funny!

Let me know if there is a 2009 fashion trend you love or hate an why. Would love to hear about it!

Interested in Torrid? Check them out online! Click Here :)

Laterzzzz!

XOXO

Veet Is The Truth!

2009-08-02T15:43:00.002-04:00

So I bought the new Veet hair remover pump from Rite Aid yesterday. I was in the shave aisle for a WHILE tyring to figure out if I wanted Nair or Veet. I even asked my man "The commercial with the sexy girls showing their legs and dancing about smooth legs was that Veet or Nair"? LOL He said Nair. I decided to try Veet however. This thing is the truth! I applied it using the flexi spatula it came with. I think its great! Some things to know tho, it took away about 99% of my hair and it leaves behind a little smell. To me it smells like burning hair...lol I have course hair so next time I might use more product and leave it for 10 minutes instead of 3-6 it recommends.

The bottle is 13.5 Fl. Oz. for $10.99. The product itself is creamy like a lotion. There are two different types of bottles - one is Green which is for dry skin and one is Blue which is for Sensitive skin. Leave in time for sensitive skin was 10 minutes surprisingly versus the normal dry skin one which recommends a leave in time of 3-6 minutes.
Either way, it left my legs feeling baby bottom smoooooooth! Just wash away with soap or your daily liquid body wash to get rid of the smell.
Want to try it out? visit their website for a $2 off coupon to print out to use at www.veet.com click the link :)

Laterz....

XOXO

It's a Plus Size World Afterall!!!

2009-07-23T14:22:00.001-04:00

Ok so I have to get one of these!!!

So I found these Plus Size Denim Leggings online and I said to myself...I GOT to have it. Many are saying that these will be in HARD for fall/winter 2009. I was so happy to find the plus size version! I would so rock it the way its in the pic. The shirt works well fro plus sizers becuz its flowy and takes away from the tummy area (which I normally try to conceal) I love those sandals too. I mean you can easily rock this outfit during the day time and throw on a cardigan and some ankle booties or gladiator heels for the night, so versatile. You get these onlione at forever21 ubder the plus size line FAith21 for $15.80.

I stood up so late last night and performed a research on clothes for plus size girls. Let me tell ya, I had given up on tryna look trendy due to my size but after searching I was in awe. There were so many stores like Forever21 and Wetseal to name a few that had an exlusive Plus Size line! Wetseals Plus size line is only avialable online (which sucks because I think us volump ladies should be trying on stuff at stores versus juss ordering them online (atleast untill you find the perfect size then after its a breeze) I also checked some forum reviews from Forever21's plus line called Faith21 and there seems to be more negative reviews than positive. Something about they only go up to a size 2X and that the sizing is all wrong. However, some mentioned they loved what they purchased! I am glad theres one in the Oxford Valley Mall in Langhorne, PA which is not too far from where I am in Northeast Philly. So I want to check it out anyway. The worst thing that can happen is the jeans may not fit me right but the shirts, dresses and accessories will! lol

So yeah, I saved the links to all the plus size websites I found that had trendy stuff! I am so excited because I was offered a position so that means Breezy will be working and able to buy some stuff! Anywho - I am going to post the websites I found along with some pics (maybe on the pics..lol) on some stuff I liked and may purchase later on tonight or tommorrow.

Any plus size gals or any gals for that matter know of any other plus size stores I can look up?

XOXO

To Work Or Not To Work....for yourself that is....

2009-06-27T23:31:00.000-04:00

Need to make some kind of decision about it soon. Scared because I am not sure if it would be the wrong decision or if I am juss giving up too soon or is it some type of sign....I dunno, but all I know is that I am tired of going thru this over and over and each time has only gotten worst. Gotta do it for myself now is what I really wanna do but its risky at the same time.

Work is work you know and there will always be some kind of issue with something or someone (they don't call it work for nothing) But have you ever reached a point in your life where your just so tired of working for someone else?? And you bust your butt all the way for them but then one mistake you make sends you to the land of ALL the idiots??

Especially when in your interview they clearly asked if you have the experience and you clearly state no and they hire you and without training expect you to have some kind of degree on what you said you had no experience on??

I want to really go into business for myself. I feel that I could be a great Manager and leader. It's scary though because I never been in business for myself but you never know until you try it right? I would so much rather fail and get back up for myself than for someone else.

So yeah, seems like I reached that point where I dealt with it all...disrespectful co workers, micromanaging bosses, unfair business practices, unsatisfied supervisors, and all of those who take others ideas as their own...whoa so yeah

Business world here I come only this time I am not working for you....

What a Blessing Today has Been!

2009-06-12T00:15:00.001-04:00

What a blessing you have given me this week Lord! First I get a 100% perfectly great mattress, then my Mom moves back home reuniting the fams, then I go to Rhode Island and purchase a van worth $2900 and negotiated down to $1500 and after purchasing the van I get a call from the Law office I interviewed with and was offered the position!!!! The Lord is GREAT! I put my faith and trust in you Lord and you always deliver :)

LADY BREEZY

...The Bucketlist...

....First entry of 2010....

...BUSY BUSY BUSY...

It's been so long....

...It's a COMBO world for me...

Give it up two times for Skin Care!! ;p

I'm Back!!! And I brought the BEST DRESSED with me...(not my personal list)

...Live The Life Of The Par-tay...

My First Online Makeup Look - Kim Kardashian

....Pssst Guess WHAT....

Zoya Goodness & Review

...SweetShugaHonGiveaway...

...Happy Birthday MJ...

...Blah...

...RIP Baby Girl...

Survey Says...

...Run Dizzle Looks...

....UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE....

I so need to do this!

Seven simple steps to an organized closet

...I'm Such A Newbie...

How I Would Rock The Harem Pants

Looks I Really Wanna Try

I call it - Da True Fashionista! Juss had to share!

LiptonTEE Golden Goddess Giveaway!!!

Fashion Fall Trends 2009 research continues...

Today I choose to Embrace.........ME

...Can't Pass Up On A Deal...

The Peplum Dress is Making a Comeback!

I LOVE me some TORRID!!!

Veet Is The Truth!

It's a Plus Size World Afterall!!!

To Work Or Not To Work....for yourself that is....

What a Blessing Today has Been!