My Journey

My e-scrapbook. A place for me to document my self-love journey so that one day, I'll always be able to look back when I need to reflect. function showInfluensterWidget(data){ document.getElementById('influenster-widget-container').innerHTML = data.widget_html; }

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How to Prevent Lipstick Residue by Jackie Aina 

I learned this trick many years ago from Scream (yes, the movie lol) and now you can know it too (if you don’t already, lol).

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i rly like chinese plus sized fashion bc they use models who aren’t just hourglass/pear shaped, a lot of them have wide waists and larger arms and its so nice to see that like too much in american plus size they try to only show models who have the coke bottle figure in some way and its like cute but thats not gonna help me when i buy the garment and it looks totally different on me. 

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like u almost NEVER see models wit these proportions for western plus sized clothes but like how cute is this???

[thequintab]

“Let us get to the point where we can leave the house in the skin we’re in just like the men.”

[global-fashions]

Atong Arjok for Brides UK

Photos by Collette de Barros

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Looking for a deal? Head over to Amazon for their 30% off sale! 

- Prices were lowered on selected items from various departments! - Use code 30FORALL at checkout. - Sale ends on July 28th at 11:59pm P.T. 

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she’s so flawless

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this dress and look put aphrodite to shame tbh

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do not fix your dark circles let the world know youre tired of its shit and ready to kill a man

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Beauty Review - “Rosa Red Applicator Makeup Blender Sponge by JGOB” 

Over a month ago, I received the Rosa Red Applicator Makeup Blender Sponge by JGOB. After 30 days, here are my thoughts about the product. 

Disclaimer: I received this product at a discounted price via Tomoson. Although discounted, the opinions expressed here are solely my own.  <a href="http://www.tomoson.com/?code=TOPc63d4c7a9f95b5da303b01b413c61917" rel="nofollow"><img style="display: none" src="http://www.tomoson.com/images/front/pixel.png" /></a>

The sponge is a lightweight “beauty blender” that worked well with my BB creams and foundation/concealers. I didn’t use it with my moisturizer because it’s too porous. And any tool that’ll absorb into the sponge more (vs. my skin) is not the facial tool for me. 

The sponge comes in a typical “small blender” size. I have small hands so it’s easy to grab but I also have a wide face so it required more time to use. Granted that isn’t a problem but at $15+, I want the most efficient tool. Speaking of price, that’s actually the only thing I didn’t like about this product. $15+ for a small blender is a lot of money. Especially when you compare it to other blenders on the market. I know many companies that sell bigger blenders at a lower price so if you’re a “more bang for your buck” buyer, this product isn’t for you. And if you aren’t, I recommend giving it a try for yourself. It’s easy to clean, doesn’t crack/shed, and it’s soft but firm which is good for applying foundation. Head over to amazon to check it out along with other reviews.   <a href="http://www.tomoson.com/?code=BOTTOMc63d4c7a9f95b5da303b01b413c61917" rel="nofollow"><img style="display: none" src="http://www.tomoson.com/images/front/pixel.png" /></a>

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Life in color by Ja'Dor Follow amazing new page on IG _jador_

Photographer: Bianca Pierre Models : Matti Domingue , Doreen Gaspard, Clara Luce Lafond, Chloé Blaise Stylist : Doreen Gaspard Clothing by Ja'Dor

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romanticize un-illuminated brown and black eyes. romanticize the way dark eyes look without being blinded by flash. romanticize brown eyes that don’t have streaks of gold and yellow. romanticize black eyes that are so raven it’s hard to distinguish where the iris is. the depth of your dark eyes is enchanting. brown and black eyes draw you in, wrap you up, and leave you wanting more. fall in love with them.

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I saw the cutest bikinis today and they’re made by a blackownedbusiness from officialblackwallstreet, Zubaida Zang! 

(top) Etana Bikini - $150 CAD

(right) Zahra Bikini - SOLD OUT/$150 CAD

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Not sure if y’all can tell but I’m a member of the Influenster community. They recently made a video letting people know if you wanna help companies make products better, y’all should join Influenster. Check it out!

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If you have blackheads on your nose: Mix together half a spoon of honey and half a spoon of cinnamon. Put enough of the mixture to cover your nose and then massage for 3 mins. Wash it off with warm water and most of the blackheads should be gone!

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Surprisingly this works really well… keep it away from your eyes, though. Gets grainy.

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the things people call “blackheads” on their noses actually aren’t blackheads. they are called sebaceous filaments (google image search them, I can’t link bc I’m on my phone) and they are a natural, healthy, and not unclean feature of skin. everyone has them. people mainly feel insecure about them due to false advertising. you can’t get rid of them. cinnamon is a major irritant and burning does NOT mean it is working, contrary to popular belief. the same goes for peppermint oil, menthol, and so forth. honey is an emollient moisturizer and antibacterial so if you’re going to use anything for a diy, use that. but please, please, don’t think that burning cinnamon is fixing anything and your sebaceous filaments will never go away unless you seek clinical acid peels. also, while I’m at it: don’t use Biore pore strips as well for this purpose. they cause broken capillaries which can only be repaired with laser treatments.

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A picture for those seeking one.

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Cisheteronormativity aside, #FreshIsFierce. 

S/O to influenster for the challenge; thanks!

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Time for another Influenster review! 

Although busy, I was lucky enough to get 3 challenges from influenster in the past few months. I got an Ebay challenge, a CoverGirl challenge (review coming soon), and one from Carefree. I’ve never seen this much action from influenster so color me surprise and joyful! I digress. I was one of the chosen few to score a free pack of pantyliners from Carefree. Here are a few of my thoughts on the product! Disclaimer: I received this product complimentary of Carefree via Influenster. I was not paid to test and review it. The opinions expressed below are my own honest opinions.  

For those unfamiliar with the brand, Carefree is a “feminine hygiene” company that specializes in pantyliners. Pantyliners are similar to menstrual pads but much thinner. Many people use them during their final days of menstruation because you don’t need much coverage and it’s more comfortable. On a different note, many (like me) also use them on a daily basis to keep their underwear extra clean. 

So, why would anyone wear a pad if they don’t have to? Well, because vaginas naturally discharge fluids. There’s a major misconception (thanks to patriarchy and general sexism) about vaginal fluids. Many people are taught that the only time a vagina “leaks” is when the person is aroused and/or when the person has an STI/STD. This is false. The vagina is a self-cleaning organ. As a result, vaginas commonly release a discharge not associate with STI/STDs. Said discharge is clear for some but for others it is not hence the usage of pantyliners. 

So, what do you think of the CAREFREE® ACTI-FRESH® Regular liners?  I thought they were pretty good. I mean, I wasn’t wow-ed by them but that’s only because I’ve been a fan of Carefree since I started menstruating. This was my first time using the “ACTI-FRESH®” liners and I found they felt like the regular Carefree liners I use. They provided the same coverage and moved around about the same. I think if I decide to buy another “ACTI-FRESH®” liner, I’ll test out the thin ones. 

Would you recommend CAREFREE® ACTI-FRESH® Regular liners? Of course! As I said before, I’ve used their regular liners for years so I have no problem recommending this product since it performed well. 

Additional Note: If you have no shame in your pantyliner game, check out Carefree® Liners for a week. I challenge iamthecrime, whisperedopinions, sales-aholic, beautylish, and mizpaws420!