I know that if you read my blog now versus the ones I used to do on myspace you’re probably like, where is she?? haha i know i know, I haven’t been my usual blogging self lately. Idk why really. I guess I just don’t be making the time to do it. But I’m here now so that’s what matters right? lol For the past couple of days I have been hooked on You Tube. I knew it was there before, but I just never was up there like that you know? Until last weekend…the hubby was working the game and I was at home with the kids as usual and I was on my last piece of a nerve. I need a relaxer, so I decided to have a glass of wine. Only problem is that I suck at opening bottles of wine. So I decided to look it up on youtube, and since then I’ve been up there a lot.
I stumbled upon some wig videos and tutorials. And I’m so glad I did. Gotta give a shoutout to Ateyaaa and Muffinismylovers because watching their videos have gotten me hooked. And I can’t wait to start putting my own videos up there. The thing is, these videos have opened my eyes to new websites for hair and beauty tricks. I need to focus more on me. Yeah I’m doing the damn thing with my working out and dieting. But I need to start focusing on my look as well. If you know me, you know I’m a ponytail kinda girl. And that’s because I hate my hair. I just do. When I have my Ojon and keep it wrapped, it’s all good. But guess what? This sistah right here is on unemployment and before that I was working a job that barely paid the bills, so I haven’t been in a financial place to really invest in my look. And I’ve always wanted to get into wigs but thought they were too expensive. Thanks to Ateyaaa I have found a wonderful site www.blackhairspray.com. Very well priced wigs and pieces. I’m gonna get one at a time and soon I’ll have an entire collection of wigs and then my hair can be taken care of underneath. And thanks to my rediscovery of www.amazon.com I’ve found lots of styling tools and all kinds of things. Honestly, as infinite as the internet is, it’s a wonder why we stick to like the same sites all of the time! As far as makeup goes…I’m a Bare Minerals kinda girl. A lot of people love MAC. I wore that for my wedding and looked fabulous, but I’m just not into it. Bare Minerals works for me, so I will try to broaden my spectrum of brands, but I love Bare Minerals. I get most of my stuff from them from QVC. But once again, money is a factor so I’m making quite a little wishlist on that site too!
What it comes down to really, is that I have to put myself first. When I start working again and get bills taken care of…I need to come next. My kids have most of what they need clothes wise. They’ll need more shoes soon and Jordan needs a big winter coat, but other than that, they’re good. They come first. But first after them comes me. And the problem has been that I haven’t put anything towards me. Not in clothes, shoes, makeup, fragrance, hair, anything. In my mind I’m a fashionista. In reality I’m in jeans and a t-shirt. That will soon change. I’ll be 27 in (eeek!) 10 more days. And 27 is gonna be an age of the new Aria. Just in the same manner that the fact that 30 is fast approaching catapulted me into getting my body back in shape, it’s the same with this. I’m tired of not living up to my potential. Besides, next year is my 10 year reunion, and you know I gots to be fabulous! At the very least, once I get back on my feet, I can afford to buy a wig, makeup and an outfit once a month. That will be my goal. I don’t buy clothes/shoes if they aren’t on sale, so I like to hit them up big when they happen. I have plenty of clothes in smaller sizes, so I once I hit size 12 and under, I’ll just need to add a few pieces here and there. And I must get into accessorizing. I need more necklaces and bracelets and belts. The new me is emerging. I can feel it. I know I’m getting a great job soon (had 2 interviews this week!) and the best is yet to come.
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