Flat Stomach Update: Failing

Yea, you read it right.
I am FAILING at my goal.
Capital F A I L behind a capital E P I C.
Smh.

No excuses.
Just failure.

Now I have acknowledged the situation...next step, make a change. Fix it and then get back on track.
But how?

Nicole Charnel

How do you start your routine back up after you fall off?

Just Don't Feel Like...

I know you have had a day like this.
A day that yiu think is going to be normal...just another day.
But as the hours past, nothing goes well.
You find yourself in an attitude.
Faking the funk, putting your best face forward...all while on the inside...
You just don't feel like dealing with any of it.
Nothing.
Nada.
Zlich.

Of course as a mother, and a woman for that matter, I can just shut everything off.
But I want to.
Just for a moment, just not deal with it.

I KNOW you have had a day like this.
Unfortunately for me, my most recent day like this was 4th of July.
A day for family, fun, and laughs.
But for me, it had been pushed aside in my mind and not treated with respect.

I just didn't feel like it that day...just didn't feel like dealing...

Nicole Charnel

What do you do when you find yourself in a mood like this?

Random: Subscription Boxes

Do you know what a subscription box is?
A subscription box is a monthly box that is delivered to you in exchange for a fee. Depending on the company you sign up with, you can get nail polish, makeup, hair care products, beauty products, etc.
A box full of (most of the time) sample or (sometimes) full size goodies that can give your makeup routine some variety. Or give you nail collection some pop. Or introduce you to some products that you never knew existed.
Yea...its real.
And I am just finding out about this!!
Smh...I have been missing out.

Now that I am finally in to loop, I can jump on this S.B. train and ride to my hearts content! LoL!
Tragic, I know. But how am I resist this opportunity? I cant...nope, don't try and explain or give me good reason (LoL) it won't work.

So I am currently attracted to two subscriptions: Julep and Ipsy.
Julep (or Maven Box) is for nail polish and beauty products.
Ispy (or Glam Bag) is for make up and beauty.

You start off by taking a quiz and then the results match up your style and the best products to go with your style.
I like this idea. I suppose that is the purpose...for people to like it. Nonetheless, I have to point out that I enjoy the idea that based on what I tell them I like, they are going to pick out and send me products that fit me.

Since I am trying to be my own personal nail tech, I think I am going with the Julep box first. Also, they have a coupon code for a free box. Win-Win.
I'll be sure to update and let you know how it turns out...if subscription boxes are worth the money you pay for them.

Nicole Charnel

Do you get any subscription boxes?

Nails: Lavender Love

Lavender has never been a color to entice me.
Purple...yes. Lavender though...not so much.
But for some reason, now that I am back to being my own nail tech, lavender was on my list to buy.

So the hunt began! And it took me about 3 trips but I finally found a lavender that gave me some life, lol.

Covergirl's Outlast Stay Brilliant

"Lav-endure"

A creme based polish. Light purple, white undertone. Nice and fresh.

Here is what it looked like on me...

Left: with a flash; Right: without a flash

What I loved about this color is how it made my hands look young. Also had me feeling 'springy'...even though we are into summer, lol. Guess I need to invest in some summer colors, huh.

Nicole Charnel

What out-of-character colors have you been feeling lately?

Nicole's Healthy Hair Regimen (YouTube Video)

Posted by The Natural Brownies

Another Video?!? In two weeks?!? WHAT!! LoL!

Don't have a regimen? Not sure where to start? Hopefully this video will give you a jumping off point.
One of the most important thing about a regimen is figuring out what your hair needs from you.
It's not about the products, it's about the steps!
DETANGLE...CLEANSE...CONDITION!

Thanks for Watching!

Nicole

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