Forever Is A Very Long Time!

I am so happy and have been in complete bliss since Sunday because my then boyfriend proposed to me!! Of course I said yes and I've been relishing the possibilities of my life ever since.

So many things have changed in such a short time and I didn't know how people felt about their significant others until now. We've been together for a long time and I love him very much but since Sunday, my love for him has doubled. Like literally I can't stop smiling and doing nice things for him and making him food and laughing at his corny jokes. It really is nice to have someone that you know is on your side and supporting you all the time. I mean, I have an amazing family who supports me but they don't have a choice lol! He has a choice and chooses to be with me!

Anyway, enough of he mushy stuff, now to the style stuff. I LOVE my ring. That is all.










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Location:South Blvd,Charlotte,United States

What I've Been Up To...

I've been neglectful of the blog because Instagram is soooo easy to use. I hope you're all following me on instagram: GStarMi, because I update there every day. Anywho, for those of you who don't have it, here's what I've been up to. For those of you that are already following me, this may be a bit of a repeat, but I promise, some new stuff is coming shortly!!

My roots were really dark and my at home stuff wasn't lifting like I wanted it to. Also, the back section of my hair was super dark because it never got sun and I only dye the front section when I do it.  So this was before I went to Aveda Institute to get it right. The results look exactly the same as all of my other pictures, just without the dark roots :)

This was a random night an I was going nowhere. I always use liquid liner to do a winged or cat eye but I drew on the bottom lashes this time and I loved it!

This is what the drawn on lashes look like from far away. It was pretty dark in my room and you know how iphones are, so it's kinda blurry but you get the idea. I'm sure i'll do it again and take a picture with my good camera soon. 

This is my lunch date to this cute burger place in the Steel Creek area called BT's Burger Joint. I love that they have tater tots :) Jeans are from Madewell, top is from Marshalls, ballet flats by Repetto.

Every week I work in my family's garden, today I just picked what was ready so I didn't have lots to do.  I really enjoy gardening, it's hard work, especially here cuz it's so freakin hot! This dress is Central Park West and it's from Aritzia. 

After all that hard work, I like to relax on the porch swing. It's really a good place for a nap!  This is what I look like without makeup :O

This is my Citrus Peach Summer Punch! I juiced oranges, lemons, peaches, basil and apples. So good and refreshing, even all of the kids loved it (after I picked out the pieces of basil lol)

This addiction is not new...I've been shopping at Ulta of course. What is new is my NYX addiction. I've been using NYX here and there for a few years but recently, everything I've tried, I love! 

I got this little bag from TJ Maxx and I've been using it inside of my huge bags. I  put makeup, headphone, lotion etc in there so I don't loose them in the sea of things in a big bag. btw, I love what it says cuz it's all me :)

I went camping in West Virginia, Girl Scouts style lol! I had a great time...campfire, bunk beds, hot dogs,  nature and dranks of course! 

The lake at the camp site had huge water toys in it, a zip line, a blog that launches you crazy high, water trampolines etc. This was the highlight for me! 

I went to DC for my Howard friend, Joanne's, bachelorette party. We had sooo much fun! This was Saturday night as I was getting ready to go out. I keep getting questions about this case, it's by InCase and I got it from TJ Maxx. The top is by Gryphon New York. 

On Sunday, we went to a pool party! These are some more of my Howard friends, Shakir and Cece <3

I've been hangin out with one of my nephews, while he's in town. His name is Brody and he's my sister's son. He's so funny to me! My sister was trying on clothes because she was going out of town so he decided to try on my pants! haha

I was watering the garden and the hose is broken so he decided to get himself all wet :)
 

This is during the heat wave...it was 104 degrees out so I was trying to stay inside as much as possible. 

I've been making tons of smoothies cuz it's the perfect summer meal/snack. This one had spinach, yogurt, raspberries, blueberries and peaches.

Of course I've been juicing any and everything! I just juiced these apples to put in the smoothie. 

I love these glasses from Urban Outfitters. Smoothie like a sir! 

I'm still using this gel but I also tried out this Palmer's Edge Hold. It's like a super thick, less watery version of Jam.  You have to use the smallest bit or it'll look greasy.

Truthfully, I've also been drinking a lot and have subsequently gained 7 lbs. wtf? Ok, the next few weeks i'll be posting ONLY about working out! lol

Aaaahh, I love Voluspa candles, I got these from Anthropologie but you can also get them from
Nordstrom and Francesca's Collections.

Every time I make salmon, I always get asked for the recipe. This is the seasoning that I use, it's really yummy and has no salt so you can add as much as you want. I add olive oil, pepper, and season salt or old bay. Then bake for 15-20 min at 350 degrees and a foil packet. 

Madewell and I Will Marry Soon.

Ever since I was a child, I used the comeback "If you love (inanimate object) so much, why don't you marry it?!" Unfortunately for my friends, I still use it. Seeing as how, I don't want to be a hypocrite, I have decided that I should take my own advice...I love Madewell so much, that I should marry it. I hope that we will share this long journey called life together and be happy, as one, forever.

In honor of my love, I shall disclose that the Southpark Mall Madewell, in Charlotte, NC will be having an additional 30% off of all markdowns today, June 13. Yes, you heard me right! Madewell sale section is life for me, so I will be there tomorrow afternoon, getting all the good deals. If you are new to Madewell, this is a great chance to join the family of great clothes on your body! Put on a little makeup, do up your hair and everything you try on will look amazing. Seriously. If you go to try on clothes and you're lookin cray cray, you'll hate everything. If you look cute when you arrive, you'll feel good about what you see in the mirror. Works for me...just a little tip for people who claim to hate shopping.

You should be so excited and grateful because a friend of mine, who lives in New York, said that her local store NEVER has sales. She's originally from Charlotte and is considering moving back to Charlotte just because Madewell Southpark has sales all the time. I would too, it would be totally worth it. (ok, she didn't exactly say that, but it would probably be a smart move if you ask me!)

Typically I like to hide in the dressing room while trying on clothes but the girls (and guy) at Madewell are so cool, they'll make you wanna strut around because they are so complimentary!! Whew, if you're ever depressed, go to Madewell and try on a dress and they'll be like...YOU LOOK AWESOME! Best part about it, they won't be lying...you'd really look awesome cuz their stuff is so cute! ok, enough with boasting about my future life partner, Madewell. I'll just prove to you how cute everything is...

This is the last shirt I bought from Madewell, a silky button up number than can be worn in soooo many different ways. These pants are my favorite. I bout them about 2 years ago from Madewell and I wear them at least once every week.

I hate my iPhone camera with rage a passion! It's so horrible except when there's bright natural light. Anyway, it'll have to do since I took this in the house, at night and was too lazy to fool with my real camera. 

Look Of The Day!

A lot of you who are following me on Instagram already know that I went to see Alvin Ailey the other week and it was soooooo good. It was at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, Knight Theater. It's at the Levine Center for the Arts which includes 4 amazing museums! I love watching dance just as much as I love dancing and I can't even begin to describe how obsessed I am with strong bodies, so it was a win win for me. They're touring until October so if you can catch them in your city or somewhere near, it's a definite must. Here's what I wore.

Dress-Mimi Chica
Shoes- Matisse
Belt- Madewell
Necklace- H&M
Watch- Michael Kors 

The other pictures make the material look shiny and it's not, it's like crocheted. 

Inside 'Firebird' by Niki De Saint Phalle

I love this sculpture and I always called it Phoenix before I learned (yesterday) what the real name was.
 I asked my friend who works at the Mint Museum and she filled me in.
She blogs at http://kinkythought.tumblr.com/ so check her out! 

Here's the Mint Museum, I think it's so pretty.

1920's Game Night

A few weeks ago, I went to a 1920's themed casino game night hosted by the 100 Black Men organization. It was at Extravaganza Depot, just outside of uptown Charlotte, which is a really cool event space and production company. Gambling is illegal in NC so we used fake money but I was rolling in it by the end of the night. I was hot on the craps table for like 30 minutes straight :) It was a lot of fun and less stressful than real gambling, lol. For anyone who's planning a party and can't think of a theme...if you have the time to plan it right, game night works really well. The food was catered by Outback Steakhouse so it was yummy, but there were no desserts :( What's a party with no dessert? Not so sweet.

I decided to go with the theme and wear a 1920 something party dress. I got it from Hong Kong, a vintage boutique in Plaza Midwood. With a few alterations, (done by me, scissors, some fashion tape and a glue gun) it was exactly what I wanted. I didn't want to go all the way flapper, like a performer would wear but I also didn't want a super heavy beaded gown. Those were my only two options at Morris Costumes. I'm happy with how it ended up!

So here's how the dress started out. Pretty ugly with those puffy sleeves! The velvet was nice though :)

I got my hair straightened and made sure that she used lots of pressing creme and hair spray because
I needed the curls to stay. Don't worry...I got my ends trimmed after this! 

So here's how I left the salon. It was so funny because I got so many compliments from guys as I went
around running errands with my hair like this. wtf? Did I remind them of their grandmas and it put
a warm feeling in their heart? I would never wear my hair like this! 

The finished product. I chopped of the shoulder pads and the sleeves. Then I made the neck into a V.
 I tied a knot into my pearls also, but not until after this picture.
I used bobby pins to make a faux bob. 

I made this feather clutch from a Walmart feather duster, black ribbon and a cheap plastic
bag from the beauty supply store. You can learn how here.
These shoes are really old from bebe...maybe 4 years old.

My headband is a ribbon, hot glued to a hair elastic. I added an applique from one of my old dance costumes.
 If anyone wants to know how I make headbands, just leave a comment.
My lipstick is MAC Girl About Town. Lipliner is MAC Magenta

I love this picture because I think it looks most authentic. It's all grainy because of
 my crappy iphone camera quality+black and white thanks to Instagram.
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I got these lace gloves from the beauty supply store also. 

Here's my handsome date :)

Look of The Day!

Last night, I went to a charity event hosted by William Wilson at JetPool for Autism Speaks. Where some charity events can be stuffy, this one was lots of fun. Held in a hanger at JetPool, catered by Ruth's Chris, with sponsors like Rolls Royce, Remy Martin and Motor Trenz , it was one of the fun events! Free drinks, good food and EYE CANDY (nice cars)!

I wore this bCbG dress but surprise...it's like shorts underneath :) I can never have a Brittney experience and the wind can never blow my dress up so it's a win! I am pocket obsessed when it comes to dresses and skirts, this one has pockets hidden in the pleats of the skirt, so lip gloss is never far away. I love these shoes, they're a fairly low wedge but they don't look squatty, lol. They're so summery because of the cutouts and I just love them.

Dress- BCBG
Belt- Target
Clutch- Express
Shoes- Mea Shadow 

Look Of The Day!

I really have the best neighbors! Like, seriously...I have a whole building full of great people. It's so much fun meeting new people and going to different events with them. Last week, I went to a fun pasta dinner at my neighbor's house. I brought yummy treats from Amelie's (of course), Moravian Cookies and Starborough :) Here's what I wore!

Amelie's and Moravian cookies are so yum +  Starborough Sauvignon Blank

Dress- Judith March
Shoes- Sam Edelman