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Are You Worth The Investment?
In keeping with National Women's History Month, I wanted to touch on beauty and investing in ourselves. So often, we invest in others and then somehow, seem to forget that we need to do things for ourselves.
The question I pose now is this: Are YOU worth the investment? Think about this carefully. With a resounding "yes!" we say with our mouths that we are worth investing in but not always so much with action.
What do you mean, Tammy? Well, let 's think about this. . .what goals have you set this year for yourself outside of your family (or others)? Do you have any career goals that you would like to accomplish? What about any personal goals (like wearing makeup more often or sprucing up your image)?
One may wonder what sprucing up your image has to do with anything. I'll tell you the honest truth: A LOT! We often have been told (in one way or another) that we may not measure up or that image or beauty isn't important. We were lied to y'all! Seriously.
I put my headshot up here because it's the end result of an "image polishing" goal of mine. I wanted to step my image game up. This was personal.
I knew that I wanted some new, updated headshots and I thought my plan out. I knew what I wanted to wear and how I wanted my makeup. I then took action and called in the team and we went to work. It was SO much fun! It also took me out of my comfort zone. It's easier for me to be behind the camera. I believe in stepping out of my comfort zone. It's where the fun is, to be honest. We know what to expect IN our comfort zone-that's why it's called 'comfort.' It's outside of that that new and different experience are waiting for you.
You may be wondering what this has to do with you. . .well, I would say this: start thinking about who you are and how you want that to be presented to the world. Then, decide what action you are going to take to get there. Are you looking for a new job? What about a career change? Or just want to start presenting yourself in a better way? Opt for some great headshots. Headshots really makes ALL the difference when you are presenting yourself to the world.
Are you a blogger? A business mogul? Or a business leader? If you have never had headshots done, it may be time to start thinking about how this investment in yourself can increase your value. If you've had them done but it's been a while, it may be time to start thinking about a new, updated image. We live in a very visual world. A way to stand apart is having a professional headshot. It says that you take your brand seriously because you are willing to invest in yourself. The goal is to look like a well-put together and polished you.
You already have your makeup artist (me)! I can recommend Karea as a photographer. She's great-just look at how my images turned out! Ife is great with natural hair too!
It's important to note that this is an investment. That basically means you want these done right. In order for that to happen, you've gotta call in the pros because they know what they're doing. You don't want a bad headshot of your floating around. That is thee worst!
When you have a date in mind, let's talk soon (email or phone). You ARE worth the investment!
Happy Women's History Month, 2017
"I am woman. Hear me roar."
OK, so it's women's month! I love to see women empowered and doing what they are supposed to be doing.
For me, this month is a great time reflect on the contributions made by women as well as looking at what we can do right now to make history in our own lives. What are we doing this year, today, right now to make our lives what we want them to be?
It doesn't have to be some big massive goal that you burn yourself out trying to accomplish. It could be something as seemingly small, yet powerful as eating more fruit and veggies. What about wearing a new or different lip color? Or what about getting a walk or two in per week? Walking is a great stress reliever and it's easy to do! It seems "small" but the accomplishments are big when you add them up over the course of a week, month or year.
What can you challenge yourself with this month?
This Drops Tomorrow, March 1st, 2017!
Just a quick note. . .this new liquid lipstick drops tomorrow! Kat Von D has great lipstick.
This product drops tomorrow and it's scheduled to be available for 48 hours. It's highly likely this this beauty will sell out as is to be expected with such a popular brand.
Go to sephora.com to order. It retails for $20.00. These lipsticks are well worth it!
Please note: if you are unable to purchase in this time frame, no worries! It's scheduled to be back in Sephora for good next month.
Happy Shopping!
Beyonce's Pregnant!
This is probably by far one of the most viewed images of the day. It's no surprise now (unless you've been sleeping under a rock) that Beyonce and Jay-Z are expecting twins!
In typical Beyonce fashion, we get surprised! I ain't mad one bit. What wonderful news!
This photo is so Beyonce. She believes in being fly at all times! Just sayin.' She has given us a red lip here with soft, understated makeup elsewhere giving a great balance to the photo. What a way to announce a pregnancy! As the saying goes, "a picture is worth a thousand words."
Congrats to The Carter family!
Cyber Monday
Hopefully everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. I enjoyed spending time with family and eating the good food.
There is now another feast that we can partake of and it's these AWESOME Cyber Monday deals! I have seem some good ones out there in the world of makeup. It boils down to one thing: ALL retailers want you to SHOP! One of the better ones I've seen is Stila offering up to 85% off.
If you are unable to purchase from all of your favorite beauty brands, there are no worries. This is only the beginning! I expect to see more sales especially as we get closer to the week before Christmas. Don't count out brick and mortar deals either. Ulta has been really stepping up its game over this past year offering Black Friday types of deals well before the season started. So, check them out too for some of the products that you may not get to this Cyber Monday. I'm pretty sure they are going to be offering some wonderful deals.
Happy Shopping!