"You can ask the universe for signs all you want or you can wait for things you already expect to happen, but ultimately we only see what we wanna see when we're ready for it. Sometimes, we have to block out reality and do exactly what our heart's want us to do!"

"For every minute you are angry, you lose 60 seconds of happiness"

-Unknown



"Jealousy only eats up your beauty. Have more faith in yourself, you've got something other people don't"



Insta-Weekend

What an AMAZINGLY fun weekend. My old college friends came down to visit me and we had so much fun. They say you meet your true lifelong friends in college and boy is that saying so very true. These girls had me laffing the entire weekend. #GoodTimes #Hamptonians. Outside of all the fun I picked up a few inexpensive beauty products while out shopping with the girls.....

I've been having a major beauty crush on Wet-n-Wild lately. Their matte lipsticks are amazing for the $1.49 price tag. They're highly pigmented and give long wear. I also am in love with Sinful Colors nail polish. Now.....I know exactly what your thinking "Sinful Colors this girl must be crazy those cheap, watered down polishes" BUT guess what ladies the company has changed things up. According to the beauty specialist at the store, the company was receiving lots of complaints on the consistency and pigment of their polishes so they changed it up. Let me be the very first to tell you.....the polishes are WAY more pigmented now, even to the point where one coat may be enough for some polishes. I'm glad I decided to give them a second try.

 This weekend I also picked up a pair of all pink high top adidas. I thought they were so cute and perfect for days when all I want to do is throw on a pair of jeans and a hoodie. Lastly, I can't wait to share my newest thrifted dress finds with you ladies (top right). I fell in love with the patterns on both of these dresses!!!!! Well.... I hope you ladies enjoyed your weekend just as much as I did and follow me on Instagram and Twitter @MsStarStyles thanks a million for visiting ;)

"When everything seems to be going against you, remember that an airplane takes off against the wind not with it."

-Henry Ford

 

"Life is too short, so love the people who treat you right. Forgive the ones who don't and believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said it'd be easy, they just promised it would be worth it"

 

"ASK and it shall be given you; SEEK and you will find; KNOCK and it shall be opened to you. For everyone that asks shall receive; and he that seeks will find; and to him that knocks it shall be opened."

-Luke 11:9-10

"Don't just pray when you feel like it....Have a daily appointment with the Lord and keep it!!!"

"Beauty isn't all about having a pretty face, it's having a pretty mind, a pretty heart, and a pretty soul"

New Hair Regimen

Every now and then I like to switch up and try new products for my hair. I personally think you have to keep trying products out from time to time so you can find what works for you and your hair. So.....I've been using Shea Moisture's Organic Coconut and Hibiscus natural hair care products for thick, curly hair. I've been using these products for about a month now and I can truly say I really like them. I like Shea Moisture because all of their ingredients are natural. The products are paraben, sulfate, mineral oil, gluten and synthetic color free. Which is a major plus for your natural tresses. These products don't leave my hair hard or crunchy and I can go a good three days without needing to prep. Below I will break down each product I am using and how I am liking them so far.

The Curl and Shine Shampoo is not sticky at all and has a really nice smell. A little goes a very, very long way. I like to pour about a quarter size amount of product into my hand and use for each section of my hair while detangling with a wide tooth comb.

I just added this Aussie "Moist" conditioner to my hair regimen because I heard so many great reviews about it. My hair was definitely smooth after using this and I can say I do feel a difference, my hair isn't nearly as dry as it used to be.

I know....I know what you're probably thinking WHAT? Coconut Oil? but coconut oil is actually an extremely good oil for your hair. It hydrates the hair and protects it from heat and chemical damage. It also works very well to seal your ends. I use this right after conditioning BUT.... ladies please use this product SPARINGLY my first time trying this I thought if I used alot my hair would be really moisturized but I ended up using way to much and for 2 days everything my head touched there was an oily grease mark left behind lol lol lol!!!!!

This is my styling product I apply this after using the coconut oil. It is very lightweight but works well. I normally section my hair into fours then use this throughout those sections. Once all my hair has product I use a diffuser to dry my hair just a little and my curls are set and ready for me to walk out the door.

This product is a lot thicker than the Curl and Style Milk. If you have a thicker, tighter curl this product will work well as a styling agent for you. I tried it but it is just a little too heavy for my 3b/3c curls.