Living the Bougie life – on a budget
Hey Babes,
I uploaded a video! I am uploading the video to my IGTV and YouTube. Follow me on my social media to see the video.
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I would love to hear your comments and feedback. Thank you so much for supporting me. I love you babes!
Xoxo,
Bougie
Hey Babes,
Fall is here and it is time to transition! All the crop tops, shorts, and bikinis are walking in a single file line into the closet while the fall and winter clothes are making an entrance. Autumn is great for turtlenecks, scarves, hats, petticoats, and thigh high boots; however, the icy winds and cold temperatures dry out the skin. Combine the cold winds with dry air from radiators and you have a disaster waiting to happen. Skin loses moisture during the cold seasons which can cause flakiness, irritation, and sensitivity. And you can’t take cute selfies when all you want to do is scratch your face. Changing up your skincare routine is necessary to keep your skin looking healthy, young, and smooth. Here are some essentials for everyday fall beauty.
Add Some Thickness to the Mix
It is time to ditch the light moisturizers and start shopping for heavier creams. Using a thicker moisturizer compensates for the natural moisture the skin loses. According to dermatologists, using a thick cream with ceramides, lipids that help form the skin’s barrier, and retain skin moisture, helps keep your skin hydrated and firm.
Bat the Eyes and Pout the Lips
If you are not already moisturizing your lips and using eye cream, then its time to start. Using eye creams and lip balms make it easier to keep the face looking together. The skin does not do well when the seasons transition. Make it easier by using lip balms and eye creams to make sure the whole face is hydrated. Also, lip balms have dual usage; us the lip balm to moisturize dry spots on your skin.
Put away the exfoliate
Now that the weather is changing, so should your use of exfoliates. You don’t need to use exfoliates as frequent as you would in the summer and spring. After using a scrub, the skin becomes raw and sensitive. Exposed skin in a cold setting in a recipe for disaster. Use a softer exfoliate bi-weekly and don’t forget to put a balm on afterwards.
Sunscreen is Still Necessary
Don’t you dare put away that SPF 50! The sun is still bright in the sky and your skin is still in danger of getting burned. The sun might not feel as smoldering as it does in the summer, however, it can still damage the skin. In addition to using SPF, add vitamin C to your regime. Vitamin C blocks the sun rays that sunscreen does not and helps boost collagen production in the skin.
Buy a Humidifier
Humidifiers are known to boost hydration by adding moisture to the air. The more moisture added to the air, the more it will share with your skin.
And these are the essentials when transitioning to fall skincare. Don’t forget to like, share, and comment on the post. Want more skincare tips? Become a Bougie Babe and subscribe to the blog! I would love to see more interaction from my babes. For any updates, follow my Instagram @Ken.monet! Thank you for reading!
Xoxoxo,
Bougie
Hey babes!
Congratulations to the winner of the March challenge, Joyce Cheng! I hope you enjoy your prize and participate in the next Bougie Babe Challenge. Speaking of the next challenge, it’s a new month and we all know what that means – Challenge time!
It’s April, and when I think of this month. I think of growth. We celebrate Earth day and Easter in this month; both holidays represent adding to your life and growing to become a better version of yourself. Easter celebrates the resurrection of Christ and us gaining a second chance. Earth day brings awareness to our dying earth and giving us the tools to grow a sustainable world. Each holiday guides us to add positivity in our lives and that is what I wanted to do this month. For this month we will be adding a positive habit into our lives. I will be posting one lucky winner on April 30th and the winner will receive a $50 Visa gift card. Here are the rules:
And those are the rules! I loved seeing the January, February, and March challenges you guys posted. I can’t wait to see the posts for this month. Also SHARE THE CHALLENGE WITH YOUR FRIENDS! Don’t forget to like, share, and comment on this post. Also, follow my blog and @ken.monet on Instagram.
Bye Babes!
xoxoxo,
Bougie
Hey Babes!
Happy Black History month! It is time for the newest challenge of the month. I thought long about this challenge, which is why it took me until now to announce it. I didn’t know if I wanted to combine black history with Valentine’s Day festivities. However, I felt that it would be too obvious. I want to create challenges that better my reader and myself. This month’s challenge is to enjoy love. Once a week, complete an activity that you love to do. I know it’s sounds easy, but life can get in the way of our alone time. Spend time with yourself while reading a book; cleaning the house; writing a poem, or trying new recipes. I will be posting one lucky winner on February 28th and the winner will receive a $50 Visa gift card. Here are the rules:
And those are the rules! I loved seeing the January challenges you guys posted. I can’t wait to see the posts for this month. Don’t forget to like, share, and comment on this post. Also, follow my blog and @ken.monet on Instagram.
Bye Babes!
Xoxoxo,
Bougie
Hey Babes!
Recently, I suffered from writer’s block. I couldn’t think of any topics to discuss with my readers; it frustrated me that I didn’t post on the blog. I tried to think of different recipes, self-care topics, and inspirational talks to help my audience get through the day. It became harder and harder to sit in front of my laptop and write. My fingertips struggled to glide across my keyboard; I was in a rut. I realized one night that I forgot to take care of my creativity.
What does “taking care of my creativity” mean? It means to plant the ideas swarming the mind, water the ideas with perseverance and passion, and continue to care for those creative ideas. Creativity is a muscle. We need to exercise our creativity for it to grow and flourish. We exercise our brain everyday to solve equations, memorize important detail, and gain knowledge. But we forget, logic is equally important as art; we need both to survive. Take time out of your day to do something creative. Paint for an hour, dance in some loungewear, practice singing in a different range, write your feelings in a notebook until you can’t anymore; exercise your creative muscle. Remember to nourish your creative garden.
There will be obstacles along the way. That is normal. You might doubt your craft, but don’t let negativity ruin the garden. I learned a lesson being away from my blog; creativity will flow when you let it. Dabble in something new or revisit familiar ground; Do not let your artistic mind go to waste. Go on and water your garden, pull out the weeds, plant new flowers, and watch the creativity grow. I promise you won’t regret it.
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Bye Babes!
xoxoxo,
Bougie
