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July First…

Happy July everyone. Yes, We made it yall! We made it out the first half of 2020. On today’s post I am reflecting, sharing my personal goals, latest fashion style & trends, and a brief blog note for the month of July. June has definitely been an emotionally month, some high moments and some low. I was able to officially celebrate Juneteenth, which has been recognize as an holiday in Michigan. I use that time to learn, celebrate with family, and teach others. Next year, I look forward to this holiday, I want to have an actually party. As a country we definitely have a lot more work to do when it comes to addressing the problems we face. However, I plan to make the best out of July. I refuse to let myself be carried away with all stress, and pain. With what is going on I plan to get closer with my faith, and help be the change I want to see for this country. We need more empathy and honesty. Overall I am thankful for health, my family and friends and look forward to great month. What do you look forward to? Related: June First Related: June …

June Favorites: Things I’m Loving This Summer

We are at the end of June, and I thought it would be cool to list off all my favorite, go-to products this month. Please note that affiliate link have been use in this post. Products will show an (*) I make a small percentage on anything you buy through my link. It will not cost you any more or affect you in any way at all. So it all start with those saying my skin is like butter or so glowing. Most people ask me serious questions about skin, or where I got my accessories from. Let’s round everything thing up. On today’s post I am sharing all my favorite/ go to products of the summer. Croc Embossed Crossbody Bag This little bag is so cute! I get so many compliments on it when I do get to dress up a little. Self-quarantining has definitely put a halt on a lot of my plan. However, when I do go out to get some fresh air safely, I take this bag with me. Neutral colors, and greens have been my go to colors for the summer. Can you believe I only spent $13 bucks on it? It is from Shein and …

Fashion, Summer Style

New Shoe Alert | Leopard Espadrille Platform Sandals

Happy Tuesday! What kind of sandals do you like to wear for the summer? Well my new favorite pair for the summer are my espadrille platform sandals from Target. There affordable, cute, and stylish! That’s my kind of shoe. On today’s post I am sharing my thought on my new espadrille sandals and other espadrille you can shop! Related: OOTD| Monochromatic Casual Summer Outfit FashionLayn Shoe Deets Espadrille are on trend for this summer. If you ask me, pretty classic shoe to have in you closest for the summer, anyway. Finally, I got my hands on apair after having ongoing battle.. do I like espadrille or no. Well as you can see I am in love and I had to share. Espadrille shoes are stylish, chic, and oh so comfortable. They can take you anywhere. These leopard espadrille are from Target’s Universal Thread brand. These shoes feature a leopard print micro-suede straps, and 2 in. platform for height. That is my favorite feature, the platform. It gives my frame little extra height without having the discomfort of heels, and adds more comfort to my flat feet. The shoes are stylish and can be paired with sun dress, denim, or joggers. …

Fashion, Summer Style

OOTD| Monochromatic Casual Summer Outfit

Happy Thursday everyone. Do you love simple casual look? Well that just what I wore over the weekend. Light, casual, on trend summer outfit that is easy to style. Let not forget affordable, Covid has the girl’s pocket looking a little crazy, right now. We can still look good on a budget. On today’s post I am sharing my easy breezy summer outfit, featuring a over sized button up and cargo pants from Shein. How was your weekend ? Well this past weekend was amazing. Finally got a chance to relax and just be me. I went Downtown and enjoy the summer like day on the riverfront with my mom. It was beautiful and I needed to get away for the moment. Related: On Trend | Simple & Affordable Boho Look FashionLayn’s Deets If you have been following my blog for awhile, then you will know how much I love a simple and affordable look. I decided to go for a monochrome look, which is known summer trend for 2020. To get this look, I took this light button up blouse and paired it with my breezy khaki color cargo pants, both from Shein. I love natural/ neutral colors. DETAILS …

Blog, Fashion, Personal

June First…

Half way through the year and 2020 is one those things that just keeps on giving, and not in a good way. I am currently at lost for words, not knowing exactly how I should start. On today’s post I am reflecting, sharing my personal goals, latest fashion style & trends, and a brief blog note for the month of June. Usually I would tell you my thoughts on still being under the stay at home order. Well this post I am going to start off a little different. I want to use my platform to bring some awareness to what is going in the Black community. Let me be honest, my heart is grieving right now. Yet again, my system is shock right back into the reality of deeply rooted systematic racism in the USA. Again, another unarmed black man, George Floyd, has been taken due to those that are sworn to protect us, the police. Not only was he taken however Breonna Taylor was unarmed and gunned down by police, and Ahmaud Arbery’s life was taken by two white men, and so many black men and black women . Police brutality has been ongoing issue for years, new …

Self Care, Wellness

7 Ways To Boost Your Energy

Are you running on empty? Do you feel depleted? I know for myself I have been there before. Honestly, I was there a few weeks ago. Low energy. I was eating out of boredom and over worked. Being in on stay at home order has been so tough, it been tough on everybody, I know it. However, I am so over being constantly tired and drained. I decided to make some easy and natural changes to help me boost my energy. On today’s post I sharing 7 ways that can help you boost your energy, naturally. Be the energy you want to attract. Related:Beauty Talk | How To Get Glowing Skin ? 7 Ways To Boost Your Energy 1. Eat Better First, start by changing up you diet. Eating the right food can give our body the fuel we need to be boosted. Consume more fruits and veggies with you meals or replace a snack with fruit. Honestly, this one is hardest for me. I love my chips, and croissants. Instead of depriving myself, I keep a food journal to watch what I eat through week. Try to be more aware, of when I am eating out of boredom. Also, …

Beauty

Beauty Talk | How To Get Glowing Skin?

Happy Tuesday everyone. Let talk about skincare today. Have you been wearing a full face of makeup during the pandemic? For myself I have been going “au naturale”. No makeup, no bold eyebrows…just my bare face. Wearing makeup has not been necessary. Where am I am going? Who is going to see it. When I wear my mask when I go int, it simple defeat the purpose of having a flawless face full of makeup. So I stop wasting my make, and rely on my natural beauty. Having a a good skincare routine is super important to me, especially during this pandemic . So on today’s post I sharing a few easy tips and product I use to help my skin glow. I have dry, dull, and sensitive skin all year round. Very rarely am I oily. My skin sucks at time because I have tons of dead skin cells, stress, unhealthy environment, and dehydration. I made an appoint to really ramp up my skin care routine, since I have more time at home. I wear little to no makeup now, and I need my skin to be on point. Here are a few tips on how I get radiant …