Electric Pop Smoky Eye

Earlier this week, I debuted a cute make up look that I will the "Electric Pop Smoky Eye" make up look.  This look features an electric blue smokey eyelid highlighted with metallic silver brow and fuchsia accent streaks below the lower eyelid to create this electric simple look.  This look was very easy to create and I had a great time being adventurous and playing with a variety of color combinations on my eyes, lips, and face.

The Look

Monday: The Pressure

Monday...

It’s very easy for doubt to creep in when things aren’t looking up in your immediate future. I’m just not feeling it right now. It has me feeling like maybe this just isn’t for me right now. It will all be over soon, soon enough, but will I be ready. Sometimes, I have to look off into the distance just to keep myself from crying/shedding a tear. I know I’m not alone in this, I’m highly favored, but I can’t help but feel these emotions as I go through the motions of trying to figure out how to make it through. This is a very stressful time for me. My own self-imposed pressures are what is weighing me down at the moment. I do not feel confident, no matter how much I tell myself. It just doesn’t stop. It’s only Monday…

I will get through this. I should definitely take a double-take, maybe even triple-take at one of my favorite scriptures Philippians 4:13 which simply says:

"I can do all things in Christ who strengthens me."

He strengthens my mind, body, and soul. Thank you Lord. I believe it and I will not give up. I will try my best. It’s just that getting to that end point and visualizing myself at the end of the road has proven very difficult for me.  My qualifying exam is scheduled for this weekend.

My current obstacles/challenges/struggles:

• PhD Qualifying exam
• Lack of focused state of mind and proper study environment(s) or study zones
• Feelings of inadequacy and unconfidence
• Mentally exhausted
• Unsure about what I want to research or am 100% passionate about
• Life at home

It’s a lot, but I’m hoping that God will help me cross out every item on this list in due time. This post was not meant to be sad, pessimistic, or depressing - I just had to get it out. If I could ask one thing, it would be for prayers for strength, endurance, courage, the spirit of boldness, and restored confidence in my abilities.

Side Note: Jhene Aiko's latest album "Souled Out" has been the business for me this past week.

Until next time,

Maleshia J.

Hairspiration: I Cut It!

I cut it! ...

My Favorite Fashion Colors

If you check out my Tumblr blog, you will notice that amongst all the random techy-, home design-, and faith-based things that I reblog, I like and reblog many photos of fashion ensembles.  You can take your wardrobe wherever you want if you have the following colors in your palette: Teal, Fuschia, Coral, Merlot, Grey, Green (Lime), Turquoise, Mustard, Neutral (Beige, Gold, Tans, Browns).

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the photos presented in this blog post, but you can find the original source by clicking on the links below each category.

Clothes are a powerful tool for displaying your personality and geting your point across without saying a word. It does not matter what you wear or how much you wear, but how you wear it. Confidence is everything. As long as you feel comfortable in the skin you're in, use clothes to accentuate your inner and outer beauty.

What are your favorite fashion colors?

Teal: soft, delicate, and serene

Sources: Teal 1, Teal 2, Teal 3