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Wardrobe Consulting

Personal Shopping 101: One on one shopping fun! Get expert advice from a pro. We will work together to create the best look for you. ($100/2hrs)*

Cyber Stylist Consultations: Wardrobe styling coming to you via internet. Travel no more… your stylist is at the click of a mouse. Get your personal inbox wardrobe creations. Happily hear your computer say “you’ve got style”.

($45/time varies on clients needs)*

Shop Your Closet: On a budget and have a million things in the closet? Let me search your closet for the best outfits with my fabulous finds. Mix and match great style at the turn of a knob. ($75/2hrs)*

Closet Makeover: Your closet is a mess and yes you need professional help. Let’s get your closet organized. Revamp your wardrobe with tricks of the trade and have plenty of outfits to choose. Walk into your closet with space and visibility. ($150/3hrs)

·        Prices may vary depending on the clients needs.

Contact 

Hev Hayes

  blessedwitbeauty@yahoo.com 

Springs New Look

Springs New Look by blaquestyle featuring pocket dresses

Losing It Together...

So many weight lost shows are now having partners on losing weight together.You see siblings, husbands and wives, friends, and parent/child teams. Lets face it working out alone is no fun. When working out alone you may do it alone in front of the television...can I say boring! Partner weight lost has been found to be the most productive and fun way to lose weight.If you team up with someone you can motivate each other to stay focused on your goals. When choosing a partner make sure they truly want to lose the pounds. You need someone in it for the long haul. Your partner and you should make realistic weight lost goals together and both make sure to be aware of  each others goals. Make a schedule of the time and days you plan to work out together. Keep each other motivated and give out tough love if necessary. It doesn't matter if you choose to workout at home,outside, or at a gym....have fun and enjoy each other. Weight lost should be on your terms and not because someone wants you to lose the weight. If  your fine with the size you are then don't pressure your self to lose the pounds. On the other hand if your weight affects your health, it may be time to shed the pounds. I choose to lose the pounds because I like the size I was before having my baby. I think the most challenging weight loss is after a baby. Sometimes a woman can have one child and never lose the baby pounds. Working out with another mommy with the same issues could help both to lose the pounds. Lose weight for you self and no one else.If your partner doesn't work out find another one. Losing it together can be so fun!

Michelle Obama...1st Lady of Style

Not a big fan of politics but I do love to see Michelle Obama kill events with her wonderful style. They compare her to Jackie O but I believe she has run circles around the lady. Michelle doesn’t shy away from off the shoulder gowns, cargo shorts, fitted dresses, nor skirts above the knee. While others are buttoned up in pastels, Michelle is blazing in hot pinks and vibrant yellows. She is a doll face not afraid to explore style but embraces it with sophistication. 

Michelle…

The First Lady of Style.

Low Budget Skin Care That Works!

You just ran out of your favorite skin care products and have no funds to purchase more. You may think your face is doomed for a blemish disaster but all the skin care products you need might be in your home. Check out my list of low budget skin care products you can use from home to maintain healthy skin.

• Witch Hazel: A great toner and astringent for the face

• Olive Oil:  A nice moisturizer for the skin.

• Crisco: Vegetable fat is great to hydrate the body and can act as body butter. I heard about this from another lady on a show. I would add some kind of scent to it so you won’t smell like your cooking...lol.

• Lemons: Great astringent and perfect for oily skin. Cut them in half and rub on the face.

• Plain Yogurt: You can use this as a hydrating mask for the face

• Coffee: Great for exfoliating dead skin off the body. Mix the coffee with a body wash.

• Sugar: Great for exfoliating dead skin off the face. Works well if you mix a little bit of olive oil with sugar.

• Green Tea bags: Place the tea bags on blemishes and watch them disappear. Boil the bags a little before you place on the pimples.

• Toothpaste: A nice spot treatment on pimples

Great Skin Care products are right in your cabinets and refrigerators... have fun!

The Ordinary Superheroes...

Superheroes have two sides, one side is the normal human and the other is the crime fighting super being. The normal side of a superhero is low key and stays undetected by society, which makes me wonder how they can become so super. After talking to a friend I began to think about the nature of personalities and how they work to help or destroy a person. Someone may have the quality of being very loyal. Their loyalty wins the hearts of love ones because they know that person will always be true to them. The other side of loyalty is that person maybe so loyal they won’t leave a bad situation. I know many people that are very motivated and creative but can be arrogant, and will step on anybody to get what they want. A person can be very social and get along with others but be a gossiper that tells your business. Your characteristics can make or break you. The Lord gave us all natural abilities to do certain things in life. Everyone has a personality that holds power that determines some of how their life will go. If you are a very giving person many times you receive it back without asking others to help. The power of characteristics can be used for good or bad. I know for me I am a great observer. Observation can be used to create, understand, manipulate, attack, and much more. I know the power of traits I possess and it’s up to me to decide if I will do good or bad with them. We are the everyday superheroes....but it’s up to us if we play the villains.

Getting Thrifty! Learn How 2 Shop a Thrift Store

   In previous posts I told you I would show you how to be Fiercely Fabulous, and now I will show you how to shop in a thrift store. Thrift stores are great to find vintage pieces,   cheaper prices on designer clothing, or to create couture looks. My rules apply to all, it doesn't matter if your looking for a prom dress, a costume, a party dress, pregnancy clothes or what ever suits your fancy. Follow these rules and you will never fail to find fabulous items at the thrift store.

• Make sure to know the measurements of your body.
• Look for clothes in great condition...zippers should be able to zip up and down with ease, no holes, lining inside the clothes still in place, a light scent on the clothes(not a moth ball smell), and no discoloration.
• When looking for dresses or skirts if you cant find your exact size, try purchasing a dress or skirt a few sizes up and then have it tailored to fit your body.
• If you absolutely love an item with a hole in it, no buttons, or the zipper is broken...be prepared to take it to the dry cleaners or fix the problem your self. Never shy away from clothes because it has slight problems.
•  When looking for vintage know eras of clothing. 

Key things to look at are ...

the hem lines(the hem lines are longer and simple), vintage usually has lining in the clothing, metal zippers in the back or on the side(clothes now use plastic zippers majority of the time), Labels usually are very simple with elegant writing(most labels didn't have washing instructions or sizes until the 70's) and if the tag has made in China on it thats a dead give away for not vintage.

• Its always great to mix vintage with modern clothing to give it an updated look.
• Find thrift stores in wealthy areas. Remember a person will give away clothes to a store close by them.
• Same rules apply to jewelry, purses, and shoes...always look for the imperfections of the piece and then decide if its worth buying.
• Finding items with originals tags on them are always keepers!

        

OK your ready to get Thrifty Fab. Happy shopping!!!!!

The Most Affordable Cosmetic Line

  If you haven't heard of e.l.f cosmetics you must love to buy expensive make-up. I hope your finally sick of breaking the bank at the cosmetic counters. No one wants to spend $15 on a lipstick. You want your cosmetics nice and cheap. Try e.l.f. cosmetics for a change.Your make up collection will grow and keep a few dollars in your wallet.

Mineral Infused Mascara $3

Hypershine Gloss $1

Mineral Face Primer $6

Waterproof Eyeliner Pen $1

Tinted Moisturizer $3

Endless Eye Pro Mini $5

Eyebrow Kit $3

 

Blush $3

Lip Liner $1

Duo Eyeshadow Cream $1

Look FIERCELY FAB On A Budget!

Its a recession but more like a depression in America. Well... to look like the times you are in wont help you. Try to be fierce in a time of adversity. Fiercely fabulous on a budget is very much possible. Look at women back in the day with their red lipstick and pearls. All they needed was some color on the face and some jewelry and they were ready to face the world...lol. No one wants to buy expensive make up, clothes, and skin care products when there are bills to be paid. So lets face it, we are in a budget conscious world right now. Your on a budget but you don't want to look like it. In the next articles to come I will show you how to...

• Shop thrift stores
• The best cosmetic line on a budget
• How to find skin care products in a drugstore 
• The great finds at Target & Walmart
• The best DIY sites for hair, makeup, and skin care

When you step out the door you want to look Fiercely Fabulous and I can show you how!

Wendy Williams said...How 2 wear a FUR COAT

We LUV IT!

Always sexy & cool

That's So Wedge-tastic!

Wear them now with skinny jeans...

Wear them later with skirts and dresses...

Have fun all year round...

That's So Wedge-tastic!

A Mommy Break

Every mother deserves a break from it all. Last month I got to have a break from the entire family. I must say at first the silence was scary. I enjoyed my evening with great relaxation, a night out , and returning home to peace and quiet. As mothers majority of the time we  forget to self love ourselves. We spend most our lives making sure the family is good. At the end of the day there is no time for mommy. A break is always needed and will help you come back to your family a much happier person. Your break can be a couple of hours, a day, a evening, or a week. A mother should always try to take a break and pamper her self. Why not?...You deserve it!

So I made a fun list of things mommies can do on their break.

• Have a self pampering day for yourself at home. My sister got me a bag of pampering goodies to use just for me. I did the things I rarely get to do like paint my nails...lol.
• Stay at a hotel for the night by your self. Order room service or go out with your friends for the night.
• Get a facial or massage...Its great to relax and get pampered by someone else.
• Go play a sport or game with a friend or something more laid back like a game of pool. I love to play pool.
• Go exercise...one of the best ways to relieve stress.Yoga classes are great!
• Take time to meditate and pray... The best way to feel better and restored.
• Take an adventurous mini vacation by your self or with your girls. 

Whatever you do have fun and enjoy your break!

-Peace Mamas

The Winter Skin Cure

The cold weather is here to stay for a while and thermostats are being turned up. During the winter dry skin and chapped lips are common to many young and old. You may wonder why in the winter our skin is usually dry, tight, and flaky. There are 2 main causes for dry skin. The dry heat in your house and the cold weather outside are the major causes of dry skin. Also bar soaps, layered clothing, and not changing your skin care products seasonally cause dry skin. Bar soaps tend to dry out the skin and strip your skin of the natural moisture it produces. Layered clothes can cause friction on the skin and produce the skin to flake more. You can keep wearing layers but you must first make sure your skin is well hydrated. Its a must to change your skin care products seasonally. The products that worked for you in the spring and summer won't always do the best job in the fall and winter. The cure for winter skin can be achieved by these simple steps:

• Place humidifiers in rooms where you sleep. Plants are also a great way to keep the air moist in the house. You can also place bowls of water on the vents to create moisture.
• Use body washes that have cream and moisture in them. Dove and Caress have great body washes that help moisturize the skin
• Try thicker lotions with AHAs(alpha hydroxy acid) in them.
• Exfoliate the body with sugar or dead sea salt scrubs.
• Make sure to use products for the face and body that contain a SPF of 15.

Perfect winter skin is only a few steps away!

Neckin Around...

A whole neck of fun!

Scarves and Cowls are the best way to stay warm and change up your wardrobe.

Cute in the face & small at the waist

I recently was asked by my friend "What are some ways I can give myself a waist when shopping for clothes?" Many women have had this problem. Women that have this problem usually have an body shaped like an oval or upside down triangle. The key way to make a waist is to bring the eye inward towards the body. So the next time you go shopping check out my tips below. My tips also work for women with midsection problems.

• Try belts under the bust or at the waist
• If you wear a belt at the waist or bust... try black or a color darker than the dress or shirt.
• Wear jeans that come high up on the waist. Make sure their not "mom jeans"...lol Wearing low waisted jeans leaves room for you to have a muffin top.
• A body shaper or Spanx (www.spanx.com) are great to bring in the waist and create smooth lines under your clothes.

  So fear no more a small waist is achievable even if you think you can't have one!

Winter Lace!

Who said you cant wear lace in the winter...
Find out how to wear it!

Where my girls @?

I was just recently looking for an old song by the girl group 702. I wanted to play it for my sister to see if she remembered the song. We started naming the songs we liked from 702 and other girl groups in the past. Then we both realized there are no more good black girl groups. In the late 80's and 90's you had En Vogue, TLC, Xscape, SWV, Changing Faces,Jade, and so may more female groups.Can't forget Destiny's Child. Now majority of the time we see one black female dressed like a slut and can't really sing. If the singer can sing she usually sings about sexual things she might want to keep to her self. I'm not saying the girl groups in the past always sang about positive things but they had a lot more class than singers today. I miss the black girl group era that gave us pride to see them perform. En Vogue showed black women how to be sexy with class. TLC told black women to take care of your self and have fun being a woman. SWV showed women how to be sweet but still be a little street. Girl groups showed unity and love among black women. What happened to all the great black girl groups?...

Where my girls @?

I learned something from Rudy Huxtable...the principle thing

Today I was watching the Cosby Show. Rudy had picked out this purple summer dress to wear to her friend's party. Her mother told her it was fall and too cold for the dress to be worn outside.She then went to her father and asked to wear the dress. Her mother caught her asking her dad and Rudy got in trouble for going over her mother's decision. Vanessa was leaving out with her boyfriend Robert to the mall and had on a summer shirt...pastel pink and short sleeved. Rudy saw the shirt and questioned Vanessa about her wearing summer clothes during fall. Vanessa let her know she was older and could pick her own clothes. She told Rudy you need direction from mommy its good for you. Rudy needed to learn the principle of things to move on to greater freedom.

     Okay, yes I did ramble on for a minute but I had to let you know the story. Its funny because my friend I stayed up late one night talking about somethings similar to Rudy's story. When we are young we hate our parents telling us no. As a child you want your freedom and think your parents are being mean. When really your parents are rearing you towards being a responsible adult.  Parents will watch their child to understand what they can do or what they are not ready for. The same principle goes for God. He gives and lets certain things happen to you to see how you handle things. You have to first make sure a foundation is established to obtain different levels of spiritual freedom and physical freedom. You learn the principle of what makes a foundation strong as a child and also as an adult. Every step you make must have some support to it or you will be right back to the same spot. The great thing is when you make the same mistakes if your foundation is strong you can get back up again and keep going. Rudy had to learn she cant pick out her clothes yet with out understanding the wheather. Summer clothes are for summer not fall. Vanessa let her know a jacket must be worn if I wear this summer shirt. Rudy was learning and after she had a good cry her dad helped her pick out a wonderful Fall outfit. If you have the foundation of the basics you can never go wrong. There is always a lesson to learn in life no matter if its good or bad.

THE BOOK is here!!!

I'm excited to say I have finally finished my book Chronicles of Blaque Beauty Mama Vol.1. It has taken me some time to write it but I believe well worth the wait. The book is very similar to my blog but much of the tips, advice, and lesson will last for years.I will first put the book out in ebook format for people to read online and then start the process of getting my book out there ready to sell. Also my readers that live in other countries over in Europe, China, Canada etc. you can purchase the ebook as well. I'm hearing that ebooks are really becoming popular. The cover to the book is to the right of my blog page...click on the book and it will send you to the site to purchase Chronicles of Blaque Beauty Mama Vol. 1. I'm also in the works of writing Vol.2 so being looking for that soon. I just hope many like my first book. Thanks for the support in advance.

You can also click this link below to get to my ebook site...
http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/blaquebeautymama

-Peace & Many Blessings

Party Pants

Party Pants by blaquestyle featuring low rise jeans

Who said it was all about the dress this holiday season...