Tha Gabulous Lyfe

Hello, Dolls By now, you've heard me talk about my self care routine. I like to add to the routine so that I don't get bored with it and to make it fun.  Since I love to read, and I also work at a library; reading will always remain in my self care routine. I found a great self care reading challenge from Book Sparks ! Book Sparks is just as passionate about self care as they are about diving into a good book! They have created a reading list that is perfect for reading, and great for anyone who wants to start, reignite, and continue their self care routine. Book Sparks' boasts that this list will help you fall back in love with self care! If you're like me, and you're looking for new, diverse books to read...Book Sparks' list is worth a look. I've looked at the titles of the books, and the one that I plan to read is Joy Seeker: Let Go of What's Holding you back so you can live the Life you were Made For  by Shannon Kaiser. It becomes availabl...

Gleam Body Radiance; left: Rose Gold, right: Bronze Gold Hello, Dolls One of my beauty goals for the summer was to be bronzed and glowing. The summer weather had other plans for me, the first few months of summer was so hot and humid that I really didn't feel like wearing any products at all. Now, the temperatures have cooled down, and I'm able to achieve my summer glow! I've had Gleam Body Radiance in my product stash for a while; barely used it. I decided to do something with it. Let me tell ya'll, I was missing out! It's a multi-use product that can be used many ways. Today, I will share two ways that I've been using it. 1. An All Over Body Highlighter- This is probably the most popular way to use Gleam. I use it on my arms (mostly) to give my skin a subtle, beautiful glow! I've also used it on my legs to add some moisture  (Gleam also doubles as a moisturizer) and glow to them. It's great for adding radiance to anywhere you want ...

Hello, Dolls Here's one of my latest outfits that I've styled. I've wanted to play with color blocking for some time, but, I was intimidated to do it. I was a little intimidated to try the bright, bold colors colors that color blocking is associated with; so, I played it safe, and chose muted colors. I've had this skirt for a while, I just needed the perfect blouse to go with it. I finally found it; it's actually a high-low blouse, I thought it would look better tucked into the skirt. Outfit deets below! What I'm wearing: -Blouse: Rainbow Shops -Necklace: Rainbow Shops -Pearl Tulle Skirt: Ashley Stewart -Shoes: Ashley Stewart

Hello, Dolls I've curated a list of my current, most loved beauty items. My summer beauty routine has been very minimal due to the hot temperatures and humidity; the result is lots of perspiration and melted off makeup for me. I had planned to be bronzed and glowing for summer; now, I'm just hot and bothered! Below are a few products that are getting good use in my beauty product rotation. I'm also sharing a few things that make me happy-July was a very busy month for me- in between the busyness, I was mentally and emotionally down for the entire month. I had my moments of sulking, but, I decided this time to go back to doing the things that made me happy. I started back reading again, I finished so many books and started reading some new ones. I also started my Adult coloring again, I forgot just how soothing coloring is for me. Below I share one book that I'm currently enjoying and a few coloring books that I've been loving! Raw Cocoa Butter I receive...

Hello, Dolls I don't know who makes up these national days, but, they can be fun! Today is National Lipstick Day! I wear lipstick every day; but, I thought it would be fun to post the shade that I love currently. Today, I'm wearing Electric Raine  liquid lipstick by Coloured Raine . I love how orange lipstick looks on skin, especially brown skin. It's very becoming. I usually wear this lipstick by itself; but, it also makes a great ombre' lip. To give it an amazing ombre' effect, you can add a deep purple lip liner- and then add orange in the middle- and blend. Or, you can add a red lippie to the perimeter of your lips, and add orange to the center, the results are beautiful! What lipstick are you wearing today?

Hello, Dolls The warmer weather is finally here! I, like many others, like to travel more when the weather is warmer. I've compiled an updated list of travel essentials that I take with me on trips. I did a post like this three years ago, and some of the items I took were just unnecessary. As I travel more, and as I get older, I use a more minimalist approach to packing. Below you'll find my current travel essentials! White Noise App Little known fact about me, I've been sleeping with the White Noise App for years now. I have insomnia, and the White Noise app plays a variety of relaxing sounds to help you fall asleep faster. I have the app installed on my phone and Ipad, and literally can not sleep without it. My favorite sound is the Stream Water Flowing sound. White Noise also allows you to mix sounds to create a custom sound. On my Ipad (pictured), it mixes Stream Water Flowing and Thunder to create a unique, relaxing mix. Perfume Roller balls Instead...

Hello, Dolls Today, I'm sharing my go-to outfit formula that I wear often. I do mix up my work wardrobe a lot; but, I always go back to my go-to...printed pants and a solid top. I try to choose one statement piece (the leopard harem pants) + an everyday basic (solid top), and then I add accessories to complete the look. Sometimes, I'll reverse it and wear a printed top and then solid bottoms. I wear an everyday basic top or pants to keep the statement piece the focal point of attention. Outfit deets below! Top: Forever 21 Harem Pants: Forever 21 Shoes: Cato Fashions Choker: LaVidaRosa What's your go-to outfit?