motivation – Blondie's Lipstick

Jul122018 by BlondieNo Comments

Dirty, Flirty, Debt Free 30!!

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This month I am celebrating my 30th year of life & I'm beyond thankful to do so DEBT FREE!! Financial literacy is super important because if you can't count your coins someone else will! -& you might not agree with their math! My cousin M'Tiant is one of the most financially stable people I know so we dedicated an episode of Blonde Moment on tips to help you get your finances on track & $aving that money, honey! [embed]https://youtu.be/yFjCqwbOCMg[/embed] My goal was to pay off my credit card debt before I turned 30 & I achieved it ahead of schedule! In February I paid off my first & biggest credit card, then in June, almost 1 month before my birthday I paid off my second credit card!! I was in…

Oct112015 by BlondieNo Comments

Lip Service: SBC Pop-Up Shop

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Swamp Brand Clothing is having its first pop-up shop!! Come out, shop & enjoy drinks & socializing in a cool environment! Swamp Brand Clothing Pop-Up Shop October 17, 4- 9pm Icons Bar & Grill 104 Washington St, Albany, GA It's the same weekend as Albany State University's Homecoming! So if you're in town turning up & get tired of sweating out in the elements, why not stop by to relax out of the heat & simultaneously support a young black entrepreneur?! Also, check out my feature on the Swamp Brand Clothing blog!! I'm their first #SwampCertified & I'm sharing why & how I'm always making progress

Apr112015 by BlondieNo Comments

Lip Service:The Essence Of… #BBLM

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The Essence Of... A Brand & Blog Launch Mixer Self Love. Relationships. Career. Saturday, April 18, 7-9pm Kiwi Vintage Boutique 448 Ralph David Abernathy, Atlanta, GA 30312 Ladies and Gents, here's an opportunity for you to mingle and network with New York-based lifestyle, fashion and beauty journalist Essence Gant and Erica Dias, co-founder of The B Firm PR and creator of the brunch series Erica’s Table of 20. These two women have combined their talents to host "The Essence Of... Brand & Blog Launch Mixer" along with a panel of other strong, educated women to discuss self love, relationships and career goals while also inspiring and empowering each other! Did I mention there'll also be yummy cocktails courtesy of Tiny's Tequila? For more details and to purchase tickets click here Follow @TheEssenceOf_ and @FashionEd101

Mar92015 by BlondieNo Comments

How Do You Get Out of Poverty?

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Georgia's Juice [embed]http://youtu.be/J7-Y0SVZlGg[/embed] Those who have never experienced life in a lower economic status won’t be able to relate nor will they be able to tell you what it truly takes to make it out of poverty. Initially I thought money was the cure for poverty, but I quickly realized through my own experiences that poverty wasn’t just about finances. People who remain in poverty are typically there because of their mentality, the choices they make and the lifestyle they choose to live. Granted some may have an illness or disability which prevents them from obtaining financial stability, but in cases where people are fully capable of being financially independent, I think it’s safe to say, their financial mentality is keeping them in poverty. Again, my first thought was that you…

Apr292014 by BlondieNo Comments

Bout that Life!!!

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As you guys know I've been trying to live a healthier lifestyle all while trying to achieve the body of my dreams. Well since the move I haven't been to nobody's gym & working out at home isn't getting me the results I want. I've plateaued :-( But y'all should know by now if I have a problem I'm not staying down for long! I'm gonna dust myself off & get started on a solution! [youtube http://youtu.be/Wiluu8e0aJs] Lose 10lbs or gain 10lbs of lean muscle in 90 days. Are you up for the challenge?! Do you wanna be bout that #ViLife?! If so click here! Of course I'm gonna track my progress, make sure you're following me on IG to check those pics -it's not all fitness stuff, I promise!! I'm…

Feb272014 by BlondieNo Comments

All Deez Squats…

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I don't always workout when I'm supposed to (more like hardly ever these days!) but one thing I don't miss is my squats!! Thanks Idris! lol! I follow a lot of fitness pages & one thing that irks me is the disbelief that hard work & dedication can give you the body that you want. More specifically get you the booty you want! That's how you get everything else you want in life, why wouldn't your body be the same?! I've never been a big booty chick (or even a medium! I'm more of a super smedium) but being a black female, I can honestly say I've been body conscious about it since at least high school. When I started getting in to fitness it was purely to get healthy…

Jan232014 by BlondieNo Comments

Late Night Thoughts

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I jumped out the shower to share this with y'all. Hey, sometimes when something hits you you jus gotta write it down! I just moved & I was already in a rut 3 weeks in -one that didn't include Blondie's. Not my happiest of times either. But in my lack of entertainment (hadn't hooked up the cable & my neighbor's wifi wasn't that reliable) I took the time to write. The passion that sparked what's now Blondie's Lipstick, the motive behind my broadcast journalism career, my original love that I always planned to return to. Had another moment like this one: fresh out the shower, idea/thought turning backflips in my head, headed straight to the MacBook or my spiral notebook to jot it down. I'm noticing a pattern.... Lol! Anywho,…

Nov42013 by BlondieNo Comments

#NoWaistNovember

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I haven't posted anything fitness related in a while, but those of you who follow me on IG know I've been keeping it up (yay me!!). I must admit I feel better than I have in a very long time & I'm definitely gonna continue this fitness thing! I know a thing guys (& some girls, yuck) do in November is "No Shave November" to prepare for the cold weather. Another thing people do in the winter is pack on the pounds. Now I get it, the stuff your face holidays are during this time but since when did gorging yourself for 2 days equal gaining 10 pounds in 2 months? Well if you're on your fitness tip & are silently dreading the cold like me, I'm here to help…

Jun52013 by BlondieNo Comments

5/100 Challenge

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So I think it's safe to say this isn't a fitness kick anymore. Ya girl is getting in a workout on the regular, eating healthier & basking in the results :-) I've been successful with short term goals & if it ain't broke don't fix it! Fitness challenges are pretty easy to find on IG so feast your eyes on the my latest project It requires no gym equipment, jus open space & willpower! I only started Monday so if you want to do it with me you still can. The goal is to build up to 100 continuous reps of the 5 exercises listed. If you decide to do the challenge with me post the pic & @ me so we can motivate each other & flaunt our progress!…

May142013 by BlondieNo Comments

Get That Core Tight!

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So how are you guy's fitness plans going? I'm not gonna lie, the struggle is REAL!! but I've managed to (for the most part) stick to eating healthier & working out regularly. One of the main areas I'm focused on improving is my tummy. I don't have a gut but I'm tired of sucking it in & pretending I have a flat stomach -I wanna have a flat stomach whether I suck it in or not! & while we're at it, might as well shoot for some abs too. lol! Well luckily for me one of my favorite fitness gurus Get Bodied by J posted an intense ab workout this week! [youtube http://youtu.be/OGSQnuO4wzo] Follow her @GetBodiedByJ Subscribe to her youtube channel Order Get Bodied By J's cookbook here

May82013 by Blondie's StaffNo Comments

Overcoming the Struggle Within Yourself

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contributed by Kaydee Sometimes in life you have to be a vessel for yourself. Gone are the days of crying into your pillow at night because you don’t know how the countless bills will get paid. Gone are the days of putting yourself down thinking you are not worthy to receive God’s blessings. The days of looking in the mirror disappointed with what you see are over. The pity parties you’ve been throwing, hosting, and attending every year are gone. Let God into your life. Let the blessings of God consume you and lift you up. If you don’t have a job; speak employment into your life. When you struggle to make ends meet; speak a blessing into your life. Kneel down on your knees and pray to God. Give…