Winter Does Not Have To Be Dull. Right?

In Texas we may have had a good 6 Days of Winter and the days were not consecutive. This is exactly how I like it! As the weather was reverting back to its warmer temperatures I was able to wear this layered number from the Trina Turk Winter Collection.

"Best Of" 2017: Sephora Edition

This year, I really took my hair care, skin care and make-up regimens to the next level. I have seen great progress and wanted to share some of my favorites.

 My favorite Make-up Collaboration for 2017 was by far the Moschino X Sephora Collaboration. The eye shadow and lip gloss is heavily pigmented, which is a must for me. I have always loved The Moschino Brand. They do a great job mixing chic elements with urban elements, which is totally my style. Their Teddy Bear Make-up Line held true to their style and sold out almost immediately.

#TBT to New York Fashion Week 2K17

Many people do not know this about me but my dream job is to one day plan events for Paris Fashion Week. I am currently learning French, and expanding my event planning education. This past September, I was able to live out my Sex and the City Dream (sort of) in the big city for Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2018. I set working for New York Fashion Week as a short term goal that will eventually help in achieving my Long Term Goal of doing events for Paris Fashion Week.

Ever Since I started my Career in Events I knew I wanted to do events on a Larger Scale. I dreamed of attending Fashion Weeks and Award Shows all over the world and being able to listen to people marvel over the work I have done coordinating these events. So I said, “enough dreaming, let’s start doing.” I sent my resume over to a few different companies, booked my flight and Headed to New York.

Instantly when I arrived it was very late, dark, and air was thick of urine. Yes, Piss! I’m not sure if it was sewer day or what, but it was a smell that you could not get away from. I thought to myself, what have I got myself into. I ordered my Uber and headed to Manhattan. Once I drove a bit the smell started to ease up and I begin to see the beautiful city light up. All of the designers, Duane Reads (Which is a fancy name for Walgreens BTW), Sky Scrapers, and Billboards made you feel like you were in a movie. It was a lot to take in but I was determined to do so in 6 days.

I also enjoyed the cat-calling. Yes, there are men who go out of their way to tell you how beautiful you are, on every block. So many people complain about it but I think it is the sweetest thing. They were the main people I would ask directions from. Them and the gorgeous men wearing suits catching public transportation.

I was picked up by 3 different companies and assisted the coordination of 7 shows. Yes your girl was grinding. I was late to half of the call times though. I just could not figure out the subway to save my life. I started giving myself 2 hours to get from venue to venue. I finally met some friends who helped me towards the end, now I’m a pro.

If you are into Thrill-styled Rollercoasters, take a Taxi in Manhattan. Those Speed Demons are quick but there is a good chance that you will feel like you are about to die. The driving is so bad, yet they maneuver around one another pretty good. I took one and decided my life and wallet would benefit more from taking the Subway or Uber.   

This trip to New York taught me so much about myself. I’ve always been a go-getter but for the first time in my life I was able to use the talent, education, and passion that I gained for myself to make a dream of mine come true. I did not have an inside connect, my parents did not know someone, there was no affirmative action, my hard work earned me this experience. It was an experience that money could not buy, and I am a better person because of it!

I made this post and video to say this. It is so important for you to know what your end goal is. It is great to dream, but if you really want to achieve your dream, you will have to set goals that line up with that dream. How can you be an expert event planner, but you only have experience planning birthday parties for 10 guest and under? That does not make you an expert that just makes you good at planning small birthday parties. If you are not willing to be an expert in the things you are most passionate about, be prepared to be mediocre until you decide to make a change. Be prepared to be restless, and anxious about your future until you start making time for your passion. The only thing stopping you from your own greatness is you!

Sincerely,

Mariyah Carrie Bradshaw

 

 

Nicki Minaj's Lipstick Reveiw [[Nicki's Nude Edition]]

Finally... my review of Nicki Minaj's Mac Lipstick " Nicki's Nude". I bought this lipstick a month ago and I just found a way for me to wear it in a way that I actually like.

So, the picture makes you think that this is a "Black Girl Nude". Look at how brown it is in the picture! I was hella excited because I am all about a brown lip. However when I tried it, I was shocked to find that it was more of a regular nude. I asked the Mac Employee to show me all the new shades just to make sure I was not crazy.

How I Purchased a Brand New House at 24 years old

I want to start this blog off by saying, "Buying a house is definitely something to be proud of." Please do not take the tone of this blog to heart, and feel as though I mean otherwise. With many different walks of lives come different experiences, so me downplaying my experience is not me speaking on yours. Now after saying that,

Socialite Sundays: Chance The Rapper Concert Edition

It took me a while to get this post up, so I'm sorry! But its coming with a video as well so You're Welcome!

I already knew I would enjoy this concert! I became a fan of Mr. Chance a few years ago when he was featured on the song Baby Blue with Action Bronson. Later on, I fell in love with his craft again on the Kanye West's Song "Ultra Light Beam".

Go to the Strip Club... But dont post about it

Gentleman's Clubs have had a reputation uplift over the past few centuries. There has always been something taboo about women dancing erotically for a random male counterpart in exchange for some sort of pay off, but somehow we have normalized it in this day and age. The Strip Club is looked at as a, Reunion facility, Farewell to Single Life Celebration Arena, and even an Office for business.

SocialiteSundays: The Baddie Brunch Edition

Last Sunday I had the opportunity to network with some fellow baddies here in Houston. Although I showed up late (In true Mariyah Fashion) I was able to jump in and really learn so much about the fellow ladies attending the brunch. 




While there, one thing that really caught me by surprise was the amount of ambitious women there were in one room. Almost everyone had a side business that they worked while also working full time. Some ladies were even in business for themselves full time. With all that knowledge in one room, I’m not sure how anyone could have left without being inspired.

What really drew me to this event

5 Tips to Having the Best Day Ever... Every Day

**Side note**

This picture has nothing to do with the post, I was just feeling the beat down Kim gave my face, and wanted to share a glimpse of my Super Bowl weekend in Houston with you all... Carry On

We all have those small nuances of our day to day lives that we really love. These pleasures are nice, however we do not consider them a major game changer if we do not get to experience them every day of the week. An example of this in my life is walking from my car to the building at my job. Although I have my own personal parking space, the parking lot is not paved. There are a plethora of rocks, and dirt  for about a good 50 meters. It has been this way for the 4 years that I have worked there yet I still forget about 2-3 times a week to bring a pair of flats to walk  the treacherous journey to the main building. Needless to say just walking into work with my heels puts me in a bad mood.

This is something that can be fixed just by keeping a pair of flats in my car and office to go back and forth with. It is a small task but the payoff is great. It literally will make my day a tad bit better. There are 100 small things like this, that we all experience on a day to day bases. Finding solutions to them will continue to increase our chances for a great day! I will be sharing 5 ways to make everyday, your best day ever.

~My Top 5 Must Have Beauty Products~

As flawless as I like to look, my full beauty regimen is kind of long and impossible for me to do everyday. However I always keep my staples handy and manage to use these more frequently than others. Here are my February "Must Have Beauty Products! ** PRODUCT LINKS IN THE NAME OF EACH ITEM**