IN YO FACE

1. Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque

2. Clean & Clear Morning Burst Skin Brightening Facial Cleanser

3. Queen Helene Refining Pomegranate & Raspberry Natural Facial Scrub

4. Ambi Fade Cream for Normal Skin

5. Beyond Belief Skin Renewal Deep Cleansing towelettes

6. 100% Cocoa Butter stick

7. Neutrogena Microdermabrasion System and rejuvenating pads

1. Makeup Forever Professionals Duo Mat #216

2. Makeup Forever Professionals HD Foundation # 178

3. Sephora mini makeup bag

4. Tarte blush in Flush

5. Maybelline The Falsies Volume Express Flared in Very Black

6. Sally Girl eyeshadow

7. Palladio liquid eyeliner

8. Sephora makeup brushes

Ask and you shall receive, lol! A lot girls have been asking me what do I use, how do I have great skin and what not. At first I was a little embarrassed cause I use really cheap shit you find at the grocery store or the ghetto beauty supply in the hood! You know what I'm talking about?? hahaha...as long as it works!

Hmmm I don't even know where to begin when it comes to my face. First off I've had psoriasis since I was 12 so I have to take care of my skin or else. Psoriasis is dry flaky patches of skin that can appear on the body and face. I have it on my face in my T-zone and scalp. It's irritating as fuck and I have to use prescribed shampoo and creams!

Lucky for me I've had it under control now for many years and seeing me in person you would never know unless I told you. It's all about exfoliating and more exfoliating! My weekly routine consist of Neutrogena's Microdermabrasion system 3 times a week and on alternate day I use the Queen Helene pomegranate scrub and Clean&Clear face wash together. Then every Sunday Queen Helene mint julep face mask, I wear it like all day.

And to keep my skin looking extra milk chocolate I use Ambi fade cream and cocoa butter. This really helps even out my skin tone and keeps me one shade.

So pretty much the secret to my great skin is to scrub a layer of your face off everyday, lol!

Now growing up as a cheerleader, I used to HATE makeup! Like they used to put so much on me and in all the wrong colors too. I was the only dark-skinned girl so they didn't know what to do with me, other than make me look like a complete idiot! So it's taken me awhile to trust it again and plus I don't really need it. Being extra black is AWESOME cause if I have a blemish or irritation of the skin you'll never see. I mostly use makeup in pictures to be honest! Like I will not wear foundation unless I have to...I'm scared shitless of it. I always think of those girls who look like they're melting or wearing the wrong color in general. But I did my research and Makeup Forever HD is the shizzz!! I only have to use a dot of the liquid foundation for full coverage and hardly any powder. And it stays on FOREVER!! It looks so natural that sometimes I forget I'm wearing it!

I've been wearing my eye makeup the same since my teenage pinup goth days so that just consist of black shadow, liquid eyeliner and mascara. Nothing special, lol!

 

I hope I was helpful even though everyone has different skin types. Always consult with a dermatologist is you have real skin problems and never go to sleep wearing makeup!!

kiss kiss,

Virgin

RUNNIN' ERRANDS

Romwe two tone leather trench moto jacket/spiked leather cuff, Zara zippers riding pants, UO stripe mullet tee, vintage lace up boots, vintage leather backpack purse, vintage cross necklace, DIY leather wrap spiked/stud cuff and random rings

Over the weekend I got a shitload of questions about being a fashionable Mother. 

Do I dress over the top when I volunteer at school? Does my son like it? What do the other parents think? Does it freak out the other kids/his friends? (The questions were way harsh, I had to rephrase them for you.)

Ummm duh and DUH!! This is how I dress when I'm doing regular Mom stuff...grocery shopping, washing the car, PTA meetings, the park, whateves! This is as "toned down" as Mama's gonna get boo!

Of course my son loves it...he thinks I'm the coolest blogger Mom on the planet, Janet! I don't think he would want it any other way.

As for the other parents, hahaha what they have to say about me falls on deaf ears cause I don't

GIVE A FUUUUCK!!! (middle fingers up)

And the children love me...all the little girls think I'm effin cool and always ask me to bring them something from my vintage collection. I actually gave them all heart sunnies for Xmas. 

The way I dress has nothing to do with me as a parent. Looking at me you would think I'm all fun and games when it comes to my son but homie don't play that! I'm strict as FUUUUUCK! And I'm raising my son old school when it comes to morals and self respect. Yes ma'am, no ma'am, please and thank you were Ephraim's first words! 

I strive to be nothing but the best for him and I'm a stay at home so I can be there for him whenever he needs me. I'm writing this with tears in my eyes cause NO ONE insults me as a parent...you got that!! My son is my life!

kiss kiss,

Virgin

LIME TIME

(everything thrifted from head to toe except shoes)

vintage lime houndstooth United Colors of Benetton 2 piece, old Arden B. cardi, vintage patent leather clock bag, Romwe spiked cuff, Mad Lady chain cuff, DIY spikes/studs leather wrap bracelet, Target socks and random rings

If you don't see me from a mile away in this...yo ass is BLIND! I think even if you're colorblind you could see me, lol! 

I found these neon hotties a few years back thrifting. I remember finding the pants first and being excited just from the frickin' pants alone but as I was standing in line I noticed the same print sticking out a little bit. I did the most daring thing EVER and I got out of line to check. Let me remind you there's AT LEAST 15-20 people behind me and I've been standing in line for 30 minutes!!! So I took a huge fucking risk and found out it was the matching top and also a size small. YEEEEEESSSS, I did the "in yo face dance" and I'm pretty sure everyone was giving me the "you dumb bitch, you just lost your place in line face", hahaha but it was all worth it!

Anywho, I hope you guys had a awesome New Years? My night was a blast and very chill this year. I spent it with my #1 man, Ephraim and we did the countdown together at midnight, followed by Ephraim crying because he couldn't have champagne! So now I know next year to get the boy some sparkling cider, lol! 

Overall I'm so ready to kick off 2012. My resolutions this year are to stay on a positive track in life, continue eating non processed foods and fast food and keep being a great mom to Ephraim. Idk, what's your resolutions for 2012?

Oh yeah and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

kiss kiss, 

Virgin