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High Heels or Flats?

  

 

 

 

 

To be honest, I love my heels and the class and sophistication I feel when I wear them, however some days, all I want are my comfy flats!  I have always considered myself to be a "lady in heels," however as I am always on the go and busy at work, flats seem to be the most reasonable choice for me these days.

 

I have several pairs of flats in my collection and I love wearing them, especially to work and during the spring and summer months.  Flats are comfortable, easy to wear, and look great with jeans, maxi skirts, and dresses.  I like wearing flats to work and when I am out shopping because I feel like I can move faster in flats and do what I need to do without hurting feet!  Flats are also good for day events if you're going for a casual chic look.  I honestly believe you can never go wrong with a nice pair of flats!

 

On the other hand, I LOVE my heels!  I really do.  There is something about wearing heels that gives me a sense of femininity and poise as I walk out the door.  I stand taller and I feel professional at work when I am dressed to impress and wearing my high heels.  Whether you are wearing a pair of expensive red bottom Christian Louboutins or nude BCBG pumps from DSW Shoes, heels can make a woman feel sexy and mature as heels can dress up an outfit for any given occasion.  When I am heading out to an event or special dinner date with my husband, I reach for my heels.  When I have an important business meeting and I want to make a great impression, I choose heels.  When I want to feel graceful and classy for a fun night out, heels it is!

 



 

 

 

So what's your opinion here - high heels or flats?  What is your choice?  

I would love to hear from you!

 

 

 

Until Next Time...... 

 xoxo

 

 

 

 ~Tab 

 

Twitter/Instagram @humblebeauty29

Exciting News!

  

 

Hello Again!!!

 

 

First of all, I hope your week has been blessed thus far.... The weekend is near and I know you all are ready for the weekend right!  Any special plans this weekend?  I cannot believe March is here already.  It seems like it was just yesterday that we were starting the New Year, and now here we are close to spring!  Where is the time going??? 

 

 

Well, enough rambling here and let me get to the great news I have been wanting to share!!  I have been super busy lately working and writing and more working and writing.....I am super excited to let you all know that I am the newest Fashion & Beauty Contributor for Hope For Women Magazine and my very first article posted this week!  SO EXCITED!!!!!!!

 

 

 

Hope For Women Magazine is a women's lifestyle magazine which covers topics relating to health and wellness, beauty, fashion, careers, education, family and relationships, faith, arts, and entertainment.  Hope For Women Magazine celebrates the diversity of women!  Hope has featured highly inspirational women who have impacted the world in a notable way, such as, Candace Cameron, Tasha Smith, Mya, and Sheryl Lee Ralph just to name a few.  Hope For Women focuses on providing the inspiration, support, and information women want most to live a purpose filled life.  

 

I am truly honored and blessed to be able to work with these amazing and talented women at Hope Magazine.  I believe that God places certain people in our lives for a reason and I am especially grateful to be a part of Team Hope!  I cannot wait to see where this journey leads me.  God is AMAZING and I am living proof that with hard work and dedication, dreams really do come true.......

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Visit and read all of the latest articles, plus my very first article "Beautiful Skin For a Beautiful You" at Hope for Women Magazine here!

 

 

 

Until Next Time...... 

 xoxo

 

 

 

 ~Tab 

 

Twitter/Instagram @humblebeauty29



{Photo Credits:  hopeforwomenmag.com}



Blogging Beauties Media Meet-Up Work Shop

 

 

 

I attended the Blogging Beauties Media Meet-Up Work Shop event on Saturday, February 28th in Charlotte, NC and the event was lots of fun and offered great advice for anyone seeking a career in blogging, vlogging, hosting or any other career field relating to the media.  The event was hosted by Sheen Magazine and Jelisa Raquel, Entertainment blogger and Creator of Broadcasting Beauty. 

The media meet up provided valuable training, advice, and one-on-one question answer sessions with some of the media women who have broken down barriers and fought their way into the industry with their talents, personalities, and brains.  Guest speakers included, Sheen Magazine's Managing Editor - April Whittington, On-air personality and Correspondent -The Elite Petite, Media Journalist and Creator of Oopsispilledthetea.com - Rashae Barnes, Celebrity Interviewer - Miss PhaShunta, and Entrepreneur and Creator of Ladies Who Brunch ATL and Bella Bar Tees - Dayy Bella.

The music was AMAZING!



Me, guest speaker - Rashae Barnes, Broadcasting Beauty correspondent Tez



Me and Jelisa Raquel
 

Guest speaker, Miss PhaShunta and I
 

 Tez and Miss PhaShunta

 

Me and guest speaker - The Elite Petite



Jelisa Raquel and The Elite Petite

 



The Media Meet Up Survival Kit 101


1.  Create a clear decision of who and where you want to be.
Mass Communications, Media Relations, and Journalism are fields that cover a mass amount of topics.  Know where you want to be and perfect that.

2.  Perfect your craft.
If you are serious about it, you will invest into it.  Take the necessary steps, funds, courses, and opportunities to help you form and shape your career in media. 

3.  Make it happen.
Stop talking about your dreams and take action!  If you like reading, writing, communications, or Television and Film, find out how to start and begin shaping your own career.  Great mentors help shape great careers!

4.  Find your perfect internship.
All internships aren't beneficial to students.  Research the company, find out what you will be learning and make the best decision based on that.

5.  Give it your ALL.
No matter the situation, always give 110% as you never know who is watching.

6.  Don't become a professional intern.
Media/Art careers you intern a lot for free in this industry, but people will take advantage.  Don't get complacent or stuck.  Always think about your next move.

7.  Build a portfolio.
Keep all contacts made, and any footage, articles, or contributions made during your internship.  These things will help when creating yourself a media kit.

8.  Network!
Build valuable relationships, partnerships, and connections!  You're NETWORK is ultimately your NETworth in the media industry.  It's all about your connections and who knows your work. 

9.  Believe in your brand.
If you don't, then who will?  Always remain positive and steadfast in knowing that your craft and brand is valuable to yourself and others.  Make yourself stand out, what can you offer others?  What makes your brand different?

10.  NEVER GIVE UP!
If you're working on something and haven't completely reached your goals, analyze your brand; maybe you need to re-brand or see what others think of your brand.  Why aren't you reaching your target audience?  Find out a new method.  Just because someone else doesn't see your vision doesn't mean it isn't clear.  It's all about risking everything for a dream nobody can see but you!

 

 

 

Until Next Time...... 

 xoxo

 

 

 

 ~Tab 

 

Twitter/Instagram @humblebeauty29

Get Ready With Me ~ Dinner Date!

Heyyyyy beauties!!!

 

First of all let me start by saying that I recently purchased Michael Jackson's Thriller album and I have been jamming to MJ hits all weekend!  This album really takes me back to my childhood.  I LOVE MJ!!!  Greatest of all times and always missed....

 

So I wanted to do a get ready with me post today as I have been wanting to do one for a while now.  We went out to dinner at Carrabas Saturday night with some friends and had a great time!  I always love hanging out with great people and a great meal always tops it off! 

 

I absolutely love getting ready for these occasions.  Whether its a Sunday brunch with the ladies or a night out with my husband and friends, picking out an outfit and doing hair and makeup is a fun thing for me and I always look forward to it!  I definitely keep it quick and simple when it comes to my makeup and getting ready.  I am learning more and more about makeup and little tips and tricks, so I like playing around with different makeup products to see what I can come up with, but the end result is always quick and simple, yet FANTABULOUS! 

 

Hope you all enjoy!!!

 

 

I always start off by moisturizing my face and using a primer

 



Revlon's Colorstay Foundation has been my go to foundation these days

 



 LOVE this stuff and a must have in my collection! 

Anastasia's Dip Brow Pomade

 

These brows need help!

 I learned a beauty tip from a recent Hypehair.com article

"5 Beauty Hacks We've Already Learned from NYFW"

Use lipstick as a blush!

 Now time for hair

 I usually sleep with my hair wrapped like this.  It keeps my hair straight and tangle free in the mornings.....

 

 Time to unwrap!

 

Time to finish off the look!

 End result!!

 

Products Used:

Moisturizer:  Aveeno Clear Complexion
Face Primer:  Benefit Porefessional

Foundation:  Revlon's Colorstay ~ Rich Ginger

Eyebrows:  Anastasia's Dip Brow Pomade ~ Dark Brown
Eyeshadow Primer:  Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion

Eyeshadow:  elf Flawless Eyeshadow

Eyeliner:  Benefit They're Real Push Up Liner

Mascara:  Loreal Telescopic ~ Black

Blush:  Sephora Endless Kisses Glossy Lip Pencil ~ Hot Pink

Lips:  Maybelline's Nude Lust

 

 

What I am wearing:

Blazer:  Charlotte Russe
Cami:  Target

Necklaces:  Charlotte Russe

Jeans:  EXPRESS
Pumps:  Forever 21

Fragrance:  Coco Chanel Mademoiselle

Until Next Time...... 

 xoxo

 

 

 

 ~Tab 

 

Twitter/Instagram @humblebeauty29



"Snow Beauties"

 

 

It's fair to say that this winter has been a winter to remember here in the U.S.  With record snow plummeting the northeast this season, children and adults have been confined to their homes for days at a time.  Here in the south, the entire city shuts down with as little as an inch or two of snow!  Today was a snow day here in the Carolinas.  An ice storm hit along with about an inch of snow and schools and companies have either been delayed or shut down for the day.  Oh what to do with myself.....

 

Having a snow day here in the south is something we look forward to, something we actually pray for to be honest!  However, I couldn't imagine being cooped up in the house for days or weeks at a time.  That is unheard of for someone like me born and raised in the south.  My heart goes out to those in the northeast who have been at war with mother nature this season....

 

 

 

~ SNOW BEAUTIES ~

 

 

 

 

 

 

Looking on the bright side of things, snow can be a beautiful thing.  If you find yourself snowed in this season, below are a few ideas of things to do while snowed in!

 

 

1.  Read a good book
Nothing like cozying up on the couch with a warm blanket and your favorite book on a snow day.  When I'm snowed in, this is my time to get some much needed reading in.... 

 

2.  Watch your favorite movie

I love a good "chic flick" and I usually watch them back to back when I am cooped up in the house.  I enjoy having my very own "chic flick" marathon!
 

3.  Play outside in the snow
Go ahead and be free and let the inner kid in you come out!  Be creative and build a snow man, make snow angels or throw snow balls.  At least you are being active....

 

4.  Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate

I love warm drinks, especially when its super cold outside or snowing....
 

5.  Regroup and Game Plan! 
With normal day to day tasks, sometimes its hard to find time to sit down and actually take time to think things through and game plan...Make goals and write out everything that needs to be done.  When you are snowed in, you have all the time in the world to get things in order and prioritize.   

 

6.  Do chores around the house
I don't know about you but there is always work that needs to be done around the house.  Again, with working full time, blogging part time, being a wife and mother - sometimes its hard to juggle it all and find time to get everything done.  A snow day is the perfect time for me to get some much needed chores around the house done.  A snow day = a clean house for me!

7.  Blog!
For all of you bloggers out there, no explanation needed on this one.  Just take time and do what you love - Blog!

8.  Rest
Last but not least, take time for yourself and REST.  Especially if you are always on the go with work or school and the normal daily activities in your life.  If you find yourself snowed in, just relax and rest.  Your body will love you for it!
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hope you all stay warm and safe this winter season!!

 

 

Until Next Time...... 

 xoxo

 

 

 

 ~Tab 

 

Twitter/Instagram @humblebeauty29

 

 

 

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Valentine's Day Lunch & Movie ~ OOTD

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!

 



 

Today was such a lovely day.....Valentine's Day!!

My hubby surprised me with a special lunch and movie with a group of friends and we all had a blast!  We saw Fifty Shades of Grey and that movie was OMG!  I really have no words to describe the movie....All I can say is OMG!  Of course if you have read the book, you have an idea of what this movie is all about.  Powerful, dominating, hard core SEX!  I would say that the movie did an alright job of telling the story.  For me, reading a book is always better than watching the movie, but definitely go check out the movie if you haven't had the chance and let me know what you think.  I will say that the ending is a BIG cliff hanger to say the very least.  I mean BIG cliff hanger, they pretty much left us out there to hang dry....Needless to say, the movie was entertaining and I had a great time with some great friends!

 

 

 



Top:  Rue 21

Scarf:  Maurices

Jeans:  Forever 21

Boots:  Uggs

Handbag:  Amazon.com

 



 

 

I kept it simple with the outfit.  I really like this heart top from Rue 21 as it put me in the mood for Valentine's Day.  My pink Uggs are so comfortable and go well with any jeans on any given day.  Let's just say I had a very comfortable day!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hope you all enjoyed your Valentine's Day!

 

Until Next Time...... 

 xoxo

 

 

 

 

~Tab

 

 

Twitter/Instagram @humblebeauty29