"What's on the inside will eventually surface to the outside. Feed your spirit, and die to your flesh daily!"

-Joyce Meyer

Epiglade/InStyler

I'm so excited about these two recent purchases. I have been wanting the Epiglade Epilator for a year now and just couldn't and absolutely wouldn't pay $100 for it. So the other day while I was in Target I saw this beauty stashed in the clearance aisle and I knew I absolutely HAD to get it. If you ladies don't know what the Epiglade is, it's basically another form of hair removal. It's  like tweezing a bunch of hairs all at one time. The device works as a mega tweezer pulling hairs from the root. It does hurt just a tad bit but I do like the results so far. I didn't experience any burning or irritation like I have with my razor and if the reviews are right I shouldn't see hair growing back for about 2 weeks which is AWESOMENESS.

So as I perused the clearance aisle I also came across the InStyler. Supposedly America's #1 best selling flat iron. I have seen countless late night infomercials on the product and always wondered if it really worked, well I gave it a shot last night and let me be the first to tell you I am so surprised at the results. Unlike my ordinary flat iron my hair was super soft after being straightened and it was BONE STRAIGHT! It took half the time for me to press my hair compared to my flat iron and, I had not one little kink mark left behind like I normally get with my flat iron. The great part about it is the InStyler also worked as a curling iron. So I think my money was well worth this purchase ;) Check out my results below.

Before----right after washing and blow drying my hair. Look at how HUGE and wild my natural tresses are!!

After------- soft, smooth kink free hair! #Winning

Great Reads

Every now then I love to cuddle up and read a great book. For a few weeks now, I have been searching for some new reads and yesterday while I was at my mom's house rummaging through her collections, I came across these two awesome finds "The Shack" by William P. Young and "Hinds Feet on High Places" by Hanna Hurnard. Although this will be my second time reading "The Shack", I just can't seem to get enough of it. The book tells the story of........................... did you really think I was going to dish out all the wonderful deets? YEA RIGHT!!!!. Ladies this book is a MUST READ! As for "Hinds Feet on High Places", I have yet to read it but trust it will definitely be by my bedside tonight. Ladies, let me know if you have read either one of these or would like to start a book group for them.

"Peace is not merely a distant goal that we seek but a means by
      which we arrive at that goal." 

- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr

Valentine's Day For Him

He's your best friend, your lover, confidant, and he's everything every other guy in your life was not. So this Valentine's Day treat him extra special with these fab V-day finds, because let's face it seeing him smile is all that really matters in life right?

Personalized Robes

He's the head of the house right? Well make him feel that way by grabbing your fave plush robe and engraving his name or initials on it. What screams king of the castle more than an engraved comfortable robe.

Spa Treatment

Let's face it ladies we are not the only ones who need a day off at the spa. Your man needs that treatment every now and then as well. So next time your due for your next facial or full body massage before leaving take the time to schedule your man's special spa day.

Hidden  Message Tie

This is actually one of my favorite ideas. You can take your mans favorite tie and engrave a special message on the back. It's extra sweet and super thoughtful.

Cuff Links

If all else fails ladies you can never go wrong with personalized cuff links, they are staple pieces in any man's closet.

Kardashian Newest OPI Nail Polish Collection

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The Kardashians have been making several appearances on this blog lately and it's because they are branding moguls. The girls have just released their second wave of OPI nail polish. The new collection includes 7 Spring ready shades (Smile for the Glam-era,  Back to Reality...TV, One Big Happy Fame-ily, Our Fuschia's Lookin Bright, Ladies in the Limelight, Paparazzi Don't Preach, and Strike a Pose) I'm seriously in love with the few pastel shades offered in the collection and I cannot wait for the shades to hit the sales floor.

"Incomparable, unchangeable, you see the depths of our hearts and you love us the same. You are amazing God"

-Kierra Sheard

"Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase"

Pretty in Pastels

PASTELS are ALL the rage this upcoming Spring and Summer and I'm so happy because there's something about an awesome cream or mint or soft pink that SCREAMS class. I don't maybe it's me but I just cannot wait for the weather to get a bit warmer so that I can throw my boots, coats, and fur vests to the back of my closet  and embrace this new pastel trend. Below I put together some of the pastel things I'm obsessing over right now. Check it out! ;)

Essie Spring/Summer 2012

That yellow suit is oozing STELLARNESS

Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2012

Elizabeth James Spring 2012. I loved the relaxed but still edgy feel of this collection

Balenciaga & YSL For Target?

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Ladies I hope your as excited as I am because rumors have been surfacing around the fashion world that Balenciaga and YSL may be the next designers to collab with Target (drooling)! However, nothing has yet to be set in stone but here's how it will work. Target will be doing away with their "Go International" collaboration model and adapting "The Shops at Target". Every 2 to 4 months Target will bring in a new batch of high end shops to sell more affordable versions of their line. I'm seriously crossing my fingers and toes to see if Target will really launch these lines and many other high end designer lines. I will definitely keep you ladies posted.

"Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough."

-Oprah Winfrey

Jason Wu For Target

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A few months back I told you ladies about Jason Wu being confirmed as the next designer to collab with Target. Well ladies, the time has arrived starting February 5th through March 6th or until supplies last you can grab your fave Jason Wu pieces at Target. The designer will launch a 53piece collection consisting of A-line silhouette dresses, high waisted skirts and accessories just to name a few. Check out some of the collection below, and if you do decide to indulge in the Jason Wu collection make sure you get to stores EARLY because I'm sure their will be another craze for this fab designer just like Missoni.