Say Buh-Bye to Falsies!

I know everybody has had this experience at least once, right? You're watching TV or you're even in the mall and you get stopped by someone selling some stuff that they say works like a charm and you buy into the pitch just to get the product home and it's a piece of you know what. It seemed like it was too good to be true and it was, right? I something for y'all and I PROMISE you it works, I have pictures to prove it.

I had the lovely pleasure of meeting Mrs. Brittany Raji, owner of Beauty Impact Accessories at the end of last year and she hipped me to one of her amazing cosmetic products.

It's called 3D Fiber Lashes. When she said the name of it, I instantly thought I would have to lay back in a chair and some lashes would have to be individually applied to my lash line. I was scared. Ha ha! Instead, she whipped out the most beautifully packed pair of what looked like mascara tubes I have ever seen. I know y'all are like "OK, but you still aren't telling me what the heck it is Diamond!" I'm getting to it!

What it is:

The 3D fiber lash system (I'll call it a system) works together to take your lashes from short, thin, and invisible to voluminous, long, and hard not to notice in just minutes with natural green tea fibers! No artificial lashes or glue needed whatsoever.

Understanding the Packaging:

OK! So after you get your life and purchase the product, you'll open the portable case and see 2 tubes. One tube will say "Transplanting Gel" and the other will say "Natural Fiber". Also inside of the case should be instructions on how to use the product. BUT, if you're reading this post, I'm doing to explain the directions to you. Don't throw them away though.

How to Use the System:

(1) For best results, apply a coat of your favorite mascara to your lashes first from root to tip and allow them to dry. (2) Apply the transplanting gel from root to tip over the mascara. This is a VERY
important step because the transplanting gel acts as the adhesive that will attach and hold the fibers to your lashes. After you have applied the transplanting gel, you have to move fast because it dries fast and (3) carefully apply a coat of the fibers on top of the transplanting gel from root to tip and you will instantly see the different.

Here's our Makeup Guru, Aziza's initial reaction to the 3D Fiber Lash system:

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The Result:
A set of all natural full, bold, and long lashes! I was super surprised at how long and full my lashes came out. Anybody that knows me on a personal level knows that I barely have any lashes because I love to play with them when I get bored or nervous. It's kinda like biting your nails, except I play with my lashes. *shoulder shrug* ANYWHO! I wouldn't lie to y'all, this stuff is legit and it works.
 

I started to use it everyday for a minute, but I had to slow down. Ha ha! And for those of you wondering how to remove the product, it comes off when you remove your makeup or wash your face with a warm cloth. Just that easy.

And would you believe that it's only $20?!? Imagine how much money you would save in lashes if you bought this.

As an added bonus for my fellow St. Louis fashion accessories and beauty lovers, Beauty Impact Accessories is located right here in our city!

Central Location

Curvy Vixen Boutique

8225 Olive Blvd

Univerisity City, MO 63132

314-368-1516

North Location

T. Couture Boutique

3371 N. Hwy 67

Florissant, MO 63033

314-305-3102

You can also order by contacting the lovely Brittany Raji at (314) 817-7564 or by clicking HERE and visiting her website.

Makeup: Too Faced "Melted" Lippie Review

Do you guys know what time it is?  It's LIPPE REVIEW TIME!  We're going to be doing many, MANY of these.  In fashion and beauty, we all know that lips can ultimately be an accessory with different ways to dress up the lip.  In order to do that however, you need to have great product in order to acheive this, hints the reason behind lippie reviews.  We hope to give you honest reviews on the products we love and use everyday, and also on those new lipsticks you have questions on!

Today's lippie review focuses on Too Faced's "Melted" lip creams.  I actually was searching for a new brand of lip products to review, and on Pinterest saw a pin for one.  Maybe 3 days later saw them in Sephora and decided to buy some.  If you're not familiar with Too Faced, they are a cruelty free makeup company who's motto is "Makeup Is Everything", giving that extra special care in creating the products they make, and their lip creams definitely show that!

I bought 7 of their "Melted Liquefied Long Wearing Lipstick" including their "chocolate" line (they actually smell like chocolate, YUM!).  Overall I love everything about these lipsticks, from the packaging to the felt tip applicator, but most of all to the wear of the lipsticks.  When they say they're long wearing, THEY MEAN IT!  I wore one out with the CLC gang to our favorite place, and throughout the night of drinking, eating, laughing, and having fun I only had to re-apply once!  These lippies cost $21, whether online, at Sephora, or ULTA, but I definitely believe they are worth the price.

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Below are swatches of each color I scored including:

Jelly Donut

Violet

Velvet

Villian

Chocolate Diamonds

Chocolate Honey

Chocolate Cherries

I really love these lippies, something I definitely don't mind paying $21 for because you get all of your coins worth plus some!

Like what you see?  Well that means you need to get you some?  Have a question?  Well then ask, and I'll let you know my honest opinion.  Have another product in mind you would like us to review?  Drop a comment and lets set something up!

Blogger Insight: You Down with the Crew?

I'm lowkey laughing as I write this post because...we are funny as hell.  I told you guys via Instagram we had a lot of surprises in store following our new brand launch, from the new name to our new member, Just Bloggers: No Explanation has some shit up our sleeve.  Another surprise I'm stoked to share is our new web series "Crazy Lady Crew".  What is Crazy Lady Crew?  WHO is Crazy Lady Crew?  Well Crazy Lady Crew is us, Diamond, Aziza, and myself and it simply features the unfiltered side of how we roll.  Stemming from our group Facebook chat (actually called Crazy Lady Crew) we take to Snapchat and record our most hilarious moments.  It's filled with dirty jokes, profanity, but most of all best friends living life the way friends should.

Our first episode will premiere very soon, but until then check out our promo, as you can tell, the magic already bursts out when we get together so our promo is quite amusing!

Drop a comment, let us know what you think, and we'll keep you updated on when to check out the first episode!

Blogger Insight: New Brand, New Vision, New Us!

Hey, hey, hey!  How are you guys!  I'm f***ing fantastic (thanks for asking).  Why am I so cheery?  Well because as you all know we recently rebranded from Mind of a Fashionista to Just Bloggers: No Explanation!  When I started Mind of a Fashionista back in 2013, I never imagined it would be as successful as it has been, and as much as I loved the name and the brand behind it I grew as a writer and the brand was expanding into something more than just fashion and beauty, and we decided to do a complete 360!

With our new brand Just Bloggers: No Explanation, we are trying our hand at being the powerhouse of nicheless blogs, and opening up the platform to discuss whatever we want.  Many people say it cannot be done, but we say STFU AND LET US DO US!

So, without further ado, check out our promo for Just Bloggers: No Explanation with myself, Diamond, and introducing our newly added member Aziza-Lynn!

While you're watching make sure to like the video, drop a comment, and subscribe to our channel!

Beauty: Bombs Away!

Guys I have a new obsession...BATH BOMBS!  I don't know how the hell I became so obsessed with them, but I am.  I am in love with them, from the unique shapes, intriguing smells, but most of all the at home chemistry experiment when you drop one in the tub.  Just bonafide amazing.

Jaunts & Junkets: When Characters Come to LIFE! (Anna + Elsa Luncheon at Eckerts!)

♪Do you wanna build a snowman?

Come on lets go and play
I never see you anymore
Come out the door
It's like you've gone away-
We used to be best buddies
And now we're not
I wish you would tell me why!-
Do you wanna build a snowman?
It doesn't have to be a snowman....♪

Rants & Raves: No Means No My Ass

Hello my lovelies!  Just wanted to stop by and share with you our second episode of Just Bloggers: No Explanation The Podcast "No Means No My Ass".  I elaborate on my views surrounding the Bill Cosby scandal and how our society allows women to cry wold far too often.  A little out there, I know, but I am eager to hear what your thoughts are, so check it out and drop a comment below!

Blogger Insight: What REALLY To Do With Your Blog Income

Raise your hand if you still have a 9-5 job?  If you're like me, then your hand should be high to the sky.  Yes I blog, and I feel like a fulltime blogger with the work I put into this site.  But I'm not one of the ones who has quit their job to pursue blogging as their true bread and butter.  As of now, my blog income is not what I rely on, and it isn't my only source of income.  I have a check I get from my job every Friday with the same amount of money for every week of the year (salary based).  That's what I use to pay my bills, plan activities for my daughter, and well...LIVE!

So if you're like me with blog income just dangling over there lonely and what not, what do you do with it?  A lot of people don't know.  However, I've compiled a few suggestions that will not only give purpose to that extra income, but put you in a better position financial wise as well:

SAVE SAVE SAVE!!!

Blog income is the easiest way to save.  For me, I am in the process of starting an emergency fund, and I was able to save within 2 weeks $388 from my blog income,  I simply transfer any money I get blog wise to my savings account (that's not linked to a checking/debit card) and it's there to build up, gain interest, and begin to form the savings I might need in the future.

PAY BILLS

Finding yourself trying to balance all of the bills you have with the money you earn from your 9-5 job? Well why not use your spare blog money and pay on the small bills you have, such as credit cards, insurance, or car note payments.  That way, you either free yourself up from bills all together or can focus on bigger bills you might have.

INVEST BACK

If you're constantly purchasing materials, supplies, or monthly subscriptions for your blog such as business cards, office supplies, etc, simply use your blog money.  It helps keep the expenses you have for your blog and how you pay for those seperate from your living espenses.

PAY FOR TRIPS

Whether business or personal, a few hundred dollars here and there can com in handy when it comes to paying for trips.  A few hundred, depending on where you book can pay for a round trip flight, a stay at a hotel, or spending money for dinners, Ubers, and attractions.

Like the tips you saw?  Drop a comment and let us know.  Do you have any tips of your own?  Drop a comment and let us know also!

And lastly, make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and subscribe to our newsletter for more tips along the way!

Rants & Raves: Too Many Damn People

Come one, come all, and come listen!  Our podcast series is back up and running and our first/new episode is live!  To recap and bring everyone up to speed, first we were Chicctalk, then we were The Divulge, and now we're Just Bloggers: No Explanation, the Podcast.  We felt with our new brand launch it would be best to have everything under one uniformed entity.  So to anyone who has been rocking with us through these multiple name changes, THANK YOU!

without further ado, our newest episode is up and ready for you to listen to.  "Too Many Damn People" is simply our message to our readers and listeners on how the oversaturation of the fashion industry, and fashion blogging industry has driven us to create our new brand and new identity.

Sit back, listen, and then comment below and let us know what you think.  Also, make sure to follow us on Soundcloud and iTunes to stay up to date on our latest episodes and listen back on the old ones.

Enjoy!

Blogger Insight: Happy Blogiversary to US!

What day is today?! TODAY IS OUR BIRTHDAY! What day is today?! TODAY IS OUR BIRTHDAY!

Today is officially our three year blogiversary of Mind of a Fashionista!!!!  3 years, 3  fun filled years full of hard work, growth, and change!!!

We want to thank all of our readers, followers, fans, and friends for the continued support, and we can't wait to see what you think of our new brand Just Bloggers: No Explanation launching January 20th.

So until then, let's look back and check out some of our favorite posts of 2015!

Feel free to read, like, share, and comment on them and let us know what you think!

Hair Transformation

Everyone Can't be a Fashion Blogger

Blogging is a JOB!

African Culture with no Africans?

Networking Pt. 1

Why Facebook Groups are Essential for Blogging Success!

My Mac Dupe

1200 Peeps & $25,000

Fashion & Style: Fashionable Resolutions for 2016!

Who told 2016 it could just creep up and come when it did?!  Well I am for one happy that the new year is here.  New year equals new opporuntities to re-invent yourself and your style.  Last year, we did our first attempt of fashionable resolutions for 2015, and honestly saying, most of these resolutions are definitely still relevant for the new year.  Let's take a look:

Don't be pressured into defining your style

This resolution is still at the top of my list.  I think to add to this, definitely don't be a "brand whore" in the sense of thinking if you only wear PINK, Michael Kors, Hermes belts, etc than that makes you "fashionable" because it really doesn't.  If you're going to be a brand whore, be one for a brand you truly like, no matter what the price point is.  If you can connect with the brand on that level, whatever you buy from said store will be considered fashionable.  I am a perfect example of this.  90% of my handbags come from ALDO.  Most of their bags are $60 or less, but I get compliments left, right, up, down, and I even have my mom trying to steal my purses from me.

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Never be afraid to experiment with different styles, makeup, etc.

Still a definute yes!  Just like I stated last year, the worse you can do is not like a new blouse, lipstick, or pair of shoes, but the best that can happen is you pull off a new look!  Happened to me this weekend.  It was my first time wearing a green lipstick out in public (was rocking the Kat Von D "Plan D" (review coming soon)) and when I tell you I had a few females give me the sweetest compliments!  So point is, you never know how good you'll rock something until you just do it.

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Know your must haves

Once again, always know what YOUR personal must haves/staple pieces are.  To anyone who can muster up the energy to dress up everyday, kudos to you, because I can't.  With work, grad school, this blog, my child, and other activites I participate in, I would literally kill myself trying to look fresh off the runway everyday.  So instead, I have my staples you won't catch me without, such as a bold lip, unique handbag, and of course my one of a kind glasses from Polette.

Capture the moment

Last year it was called "become your own selfie queen", but the idea is ultimately still the same. Capture the moment of your fav outfits so you can see how you evolve throughout the year.  And with apps such as Instagram and Snapchat, it's easy to snap, post, and let others admire your hard work.  Yes, your outfit is hard work!!!

Any fashionable resolutions you have for 2016? Drop a comment and share below!!!