In this blog post, I’m sharing how the 2022 Mom 2.0 Summit Day 1 went. What I did and wore. Keep reading for detail on my first-ever Mom 2.0 Summit.
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Thank you, thank you, thank you. You’re far too kind!
“Who you know fresher than Hov? Riddle me that” _Jay-Z (Encore)
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Let me start off by saying thank you, everyone, for all the birthday wishes. As days roll into one another a birthday can make one stop and reflect on life achievements. You can be left feeling uplifted or let down depending on how you approach the subject. We can offend set unrealistic timelines for ourselves to hit certain goals. By now I should have a car, a husband, a kid or two, a degree and a home. Well, I have achieved none of those things. Happy birthday to me!
I’m very happy with my life. Those things the world tell me I should have really don’t move me. Who needs a car and I have Uber?! A husband would be nice. I mean someone to take my blog photo on a regular plus he can take the trash out. Now that’s love. I would like to complete my degree but time isn’t my best friend. A house won’t work because there aren’t single family homes in downtown Chicago. So those things don’t make or break me. Happy birthday to me!
I say all that to say this. Live your life on your own terms. Be the best for you. Don’t compare yourself to others. My most important life rule is “Stay in your own lane and drive at your own speed.”
I have taken time to reflect on what I would like to do during my next 365 days of life. I want to continue to be a voice for women. I want to continue to be a positive image for people of color. I want to continue to use my platform as free space for those who are made to feel less than. I want to spend more time with my friends and family. The older you became the more love ones you’ll lose. I’ve said this before ‘Time is not my friend.”
People often wear black for sad occasions. I choose to wear all black as a part of my celebration. I feel black is beautiful. This black sweater with rhinestones and beaded stars I received was perfect sparkle need. I paired them patent leather pants that are so on trend right now. Anyone following my Instagram nows I’m turning into the Mad Hatter; lol. So this beret was right on time. I paired it with some bomb gloves and my rhinestone envelope clutch. I needed every accessory like Iris Apfel. I felt very beautiful and comfortable in this look. With all the heartfelt birthday wishes I felt and feel really loved by the people that support me personally and my blog. Again, Thank you, thank you, thank you. You’re far too kind!
I received the INC International Concepts Anna Sui Loves Plus Size Embellished Sweater compliments of the plus size department at Macy’s however; All opinions are my own.
S H O P T H I S L O O K
Macy’s INC Anna Sui Loves Embellished Sweater size 1X // Target Patent Paperbag Trouser size 20W // Similar Embroidery Clutch // Similar Beret With All Over Studs // Forever 21 Metal-Accent Round Readers // ASOS Leather Gloves with Pearls // JS Pointy Toe d’Orsay Pump
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CLICK HERE TO SEE MY TRAVEL PLANS TO LONDON & WHAT I’M DOING TO PREPARE!
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#TheCurlNextDoor Hawaiian Silky Apple Cider Vinegar Brunch & Giveaway
“Don’t touch my hair When it’s the feelings I wear” _ Solange Knowles
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After seeing women on social media discuss spending hours mixing their own shampoos and conditioners with Apple Cider Vinegar and other natural products to smooth hair, increase shine, remove product build-up, and soothe an irritated scalp, the independent Chicago-based manufacturer created the Hawaiian Silky Apple Cider Vinegar hair care line. As a Chicago influencer, I was invited by the makers of Hawaiian Silky to learn more about their latest line. I’m so happy to have been welcomed into the natural hair space. I’m a known wiggy. I got into wigs due to damage I caused to my own hair. I am slowly getting my hair back to a healthy state. Yes, this wiggy is also a naturalista. And as a product junkie who loves all things beauty, it’s always great to get my hands on new products.
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The Hawaiian Silky Apple Cider Vinegar line is infused with the pH balancing powers of Apple Cider Vinegar, Activated Charcoal, Black Castor Oil, and other herbal ingredients to create a line for straight and curly hair types with coarse or thick strands who want to seal the hair cuticle, enhance shine and reduce product build up.
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The Hawaiian Silky Apple Cider Vinegar line includes: Hair Balanced Apple Cider Vinegar with Black Castor Oil to soothe irritated scalps, Charcoal Activated Shampoo to cleanse and remove build up, Hair So Soft Conditioner to detangle and seal in moisture, Lather-Free Conditioning Wash (Co-Wash) to use in between shampoo days for smooth moisturized hair and reduced breakage, Static-Fee Leave-In Conditioner infused with Black Castor Oil to promote stronger hair, Hair Yogurt Intensive Treatment for deep conditioning and repair, Bald Spot Recovery Serum to stimulate the scalp for longer and stronger hair, Extreme Edge Control to keep unruly edges and fly-aways in place, and Hair Strand Pomade for strong hold on short styles.
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Photo: Courtesy of Hawaiian Silky
This apple themed brunch was fabulous. As an influencer, I have attended many a breakfast, brunch, lunch and yes dinners. This brunch hands down was the most hands down the most thought out. All the way down to the apple mimosas.
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Hawaiian Silky Apple Cider Vinegar Giveaway!!!!!
I’m giving away 4 Hawaiian Silky Apple Cider Vinegar products. The Charcoal Activated Shampoo, Static-Fee Leave-In Conditioner infused with Black Castor Oil, Hair Yogurt Intensive Treatment for deep conditioning and repair, 14 in 1 Miracles Apple Cider Vinegar Treatment. Winning with me is easy. You MUST be subscribed to my newsletter. You click here if you’re not. Lastly, leave in the comments which product you’d like to try first? That’s it. Easy right! The winner will be selected December 10th.
Hawaiian Silky can we purchased at sallybeauty, WalMart and afamconcept.com
It was great seeing and meeting other in the beauty and fashion space. Being in a room full of fab ladies was just amazing. I was going for a comfortable rocker look. I have linked below links to everything I have one. Also Hawaiian Silky gave me two wonderful goodie bags. One I’m giving away. The other I plan on using and talking about the products on thefatgirloffashion.com. As always; All opinions are and will my own.
CLICK HERE TO GET READY WITH ME MAKE-UP EDITION!
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The Makeup Show Chicago Talks Social Media And Charity
“Eyebrows: The one thing you can get into shape without exercising” _ Unknown
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Chicago asked and The Makeup Show answered. We wanted to have The Makeup Show visited Chicago biannually like they do for other markets. November 2016 Makeup Show being the largest ever was the kick out to the professional show revisiting for second time in six month. The theme of this Makeup show was 3 fold. The business of Bridal Beauty, Artist’s Kit Building and Makeup in the social media space.
As always crowds were waiting for the doors to open. Lovers of all things makeup come to The Makeup Show to learn, to shop and reunite with their makeup friends. This show would be no different. Shelly Taggar, co-founded The Makeup Show and now the sol owner. She wanted to created a place for beauty industry insiders to learn, network and explore beauty brands and categories. In 10 years she took The Makeup Show, along with her team to 6 cities around the globe and continues to grow the brand around the world.
James Vincent has become the face of The Makeup Show. James is the director of Artistry for The Makeup Show were he develops all of the education at the show. At this show he introduced Danessa Myricks Beauty to The Makeup Show. James also spoke about The Makeup Show’s Chicago charity Deborah’s Place. Deborah’s Place opens doors of opportunity for women who are homeless in Chicago. Supportive housing and services offer women their key to healing, achieving their goals and moving on from the experience of homelessness. This weekends show has been fund raising to support. You can find out how to help here.
The Makeup show added “The Makeup Play Area.” This specifically designed area offers the ideal environment for artists of all experience levels to be introduced to new product, practice and improve their makeup skills, explore and play with product provided by The Makeup Show brands and interact with other artists in a fun environment and under the guidance of brand experts and The Makeup Show team of experienced artists. It’s a great place to touch and try products.
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I did a little shopping. With so many brands in attendance I did a lot of shopping. I visited a few of my favorite brands. After shopping I attended James Vincent and two of Chicago area social media stars. On a panel aimed to study the power and influence that social media has on today’s beauty industry were Jaz Jackson and Ivy Dear.
I picked up some of Tress Mink Lashes in fierce kitten, MARIO BADESCU Facial Spray With Aloe, Herb and Rosewater, a Mustaevusa mood therapy mask in sadness, among a few other things.
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It was great running into many of my friends. It’s true that makeup brings everyone together.
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The Makeup Show is the must-attend event for all makeup professionals in the Midwest!
Embellished Kimono | Crop Top▪ Similar | Shorts▪ Similar | Shoes ▪ Here
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You can sign up for this blog’s newsletter here. Also lately I’ve be doing most of my posting on snapchat@fatgirl_fashion. My snapchat friends were the first to know about the location I selected for my blog’s 3rd year anniversary brunch. They saw first hand my Beyonce’s Formation tour experience and a NYC trip for theCurvycon. Snaps showed L.A. for BlogHer and ATL for TCFStyleExpo and The MakeUp Show Chicago. So be sure to follow on snapchat so you don’t miss any of the action. thefatgirloffashion.com can be found on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter also.
