Is Money Making Fashion Blogs and Other Blogs Less Authentic?

I entered a lot in the Lulus' #luluspartyperfect contest. I did not win but that is okay you are not going to win everything in life, and besides there will be plenty more sweepstakes to do. It can be discouraging at times because I know that other bloggers have more experience or better clothes but whatever. I wish sometimes blogs could go back to just being a hobby because now everyone wants to make money. Everyone wants to be a Fashion Blogger. I wish  people would go back to being how we used to be just writing and talking about an outfit. I am not going to lie I could definitely use money to help me pay for college but still I think you do need to have fun. Lately, I have been putting a lot of pressure on myself to make money and to get the most followers so I can get a sponsor. I find myself wanting the success too fast to the point that I probably won't be able to experience the struggle. No one wants to struggle but in order to get somewhere you have to struggle first.

Fashion Blogging is so competitive now to the point where I sometimes find myself wanting to give up. Like why am I even doing this anymore? No one is reading my stuff or I often say "I might as well just give this to someone else who already has like 444k followers". Then I have to realize that the more I spend time struggling and really being at the bottom it causes me as a believer to depend on God more, and it also prepares me more for life at the top. I am not saying people like Aimee Song did not struggle (Love her by the way), but what I am saying is struggling right now is humbling me even the more. Knowing how hard this is will only constantly remind me that I did work hard but it was only through God that I got so far. I do not ever want to forget Him because He is the only one keeping me. For me I feel like making money was too much of a top priority for me. I was too anxious for everything, and I realize that I need to chill. Just have fun while I am blogging and if no one ever reads my blog whatever I won't stop doing what I love! Fashion blogging just like singing, and painting is another platform of self expression for me. I was so worried and focused on making money because I wanted an expensive camera, and my own domain. Still, I should not worry if people do not like my photos that is their problem, because I do not have the funds right now for a 1000 dollar camera. So if you are a true follower and fan then you are going to struggle with me. If you are not then I can direct you to the big name Fashion Blogs like BlondeSalad and Song Of Style. It is true about this generation our attention spans are so short that we barely take the time to get to know someone. Like how I can post this and since I do not look like a big name fashion blogger then I easily get passed by. I am just a Fashion Blogger and a young woman of God. I am just Makayla and if you cannot accept those things about me then so be it leave. Obviously, my fashion blog is not for you. I am going to have to work my butt off and struggle, but who cares? Like J.Cole said, "There's beauty in the struggle and ugliness in the success." That is one of my favorite quote because that one line speaks volumes. The most beautiful part of life is the struggle because you're authentic and if you are a Christian you are depending on God. When we get that little taste of success we completely throw God away and boost up our egos. I always pray that I never become prideful no matter how much success I get from God. I never want to be prideful and act like I am better than anyone. I just want to be authentic and live a lifestyle where I can travel every once in awhile.

So no I did not win that contest, and yes at times I can be a little too anxious. This scripture says: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7

Is Money Making Fashion Blogs and Other Blogs Less Authentic?

I entered a lot in the Lulus' #luluspartyperfect contest. I did not win but that is okay you are not going to win everything in life, and besides there will be plenty more sweepstakes to do. It can be discouraging at times because I know that other bloggers have more experience or better clothes but whatever. I wish sometimes blogs could go back to just being a hobby because now everyone wants to make money. Everyone wants to be a Fashion Blogger. I wish  people would go back to being how we used to be just writing and talking about an outfit. I am not going to lie I could definitely use money to help me pay for college but still I think you do need to have fun. Lately, I have been putting a lot of pressure on myself to make money and to get the most followers so I can get a sponsor. I find myself wanting the success too fast to the point that I probably won't be able to experience the struggle. No one wants to struggle but in order to get somewhere you have to struggle first.

Fashion Blogging is so competitive now to the point where I sometimes find myself wanting to give up. Like why am I even doing this anymore? No one is reading my stuff or I often say "I might as well just give this to someone else who already has like 444k followers". Then I have to realize that the more I spend time struggling and really being at the bottom it causes me as a believer to depend on God more, and it also prepares me more for life at the top. I am not saying people like Aimee Song did not struggle (Love her by the way), but what I am saying is struggling right now is humbling me even the more. Knowing how hard this is will only constantly remind me that I did work hard but it was only through God that I got so far. I do not ever want to forget Him because He is the only one keeping me. For me I feel like making money was too much of a top priority for me. I was too anxious for everything, and I realize that I need to chill. Just have fun while I am blogging and if no one ever reads my blog whatever I won't stop doing what I love! Fashion blogging just like singing, and painting is another platform of self expression for me. I was so worried and focused on making money because I wanted an expensive camera, and my own domain. Still, I should not worry if people do not like my photos that is their problem, because I do not have the funds right now for a 1000 dollar camera. So if you are a true follower and fan then you are going to struggle with me. If you are not then I can direct you to the big name Fashion Blogs like BlondeSalad and Song Of Style. It is true about this generation our attention spans are so short that we barely take the time to get to know someone. Like how I can post this and since I do not look like a big name fashion blogger then I easily get passed by. I am just a Fashion Blogger and a young woman of God. I am just Makayla and if you cannot accept those things about me then so be it leave. Obviously, my fashion blog is not for you. I am going to have to work my butt off and struggle, but who cares? Like J.Cole said, "There's beauty in the struggle and ugliness in the success." That is one of my favorite quote because that one line speaks volumes. The most beautiful part of life is the struggle because you're authentic and if you are a Christian you are depending on God. When we get that little taste of success we completely throw God away and boost up our egos. I always pray that I never become prideful no matter how much success I get from God. I never want to be prideful and act like I am better than anyone. I just want to be authentic and live a lifestyle where I can travel every once in awhile.

So no I did not win that contest, and yes at times I can be a little too anxious. This scripture says: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7

Late Post: All White On For A Christmas Party

Late Post: All White On For A Christmas Party

Fashion fades, only style remains the same.-Coco Chanel

Source: A Letter To Coco Chanel

A LETTER TO COCO CHANEL

January 10, 20161 CommentEdit

So recently, I have been pondering the thought of writing a letter to one of my favorite (and many others) fashion designers. I just wanted to see the reaction I would get from others and hopefully this inspired you to think deeply about something you are passionate about.

Dear Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel (a.k.a Coco Chanel),

First off let me just say I chose to get your biography off of Vogue because where else would I find a true well put together bio from such an style icon like you? I do not idolize you because I am a believer and no one goes before my God. Yet, your style was so minimalistic and monochromatic and although we have two very different styles I believe that you and I would have hit it off very well. I want to really first off know how was it being an orphan in the late 1800s’? I mean I know that is stupid, but what I really mean is how did you go from a orphan to a sophisticated fashion designer. What did it take? How did you get there? Is there any encouraging words that you would give me if you were here today as a young woman trying to make it in Fashion Blogging and Fashion Marketing Management? I think you had to be tough and bold because the quotes that I see that are yours are very strong and wise. If fashion is a form of art, and art is a form of expression which ultimately connects to color than. I wonder were you just being “simple” when you chose all black or did it symbolize the roughness you may or may not have had being in an orphanage. Did your ideals of a woman and fashion come from losing your mother at a young age and having to be strong and stand on your own? In some ways, I think you and I relate because right after your mother died your father ran off and left you. My life is not nearly as dramatic and heartbreaking as yours but I feel a connection that other Chanel fans may or may not have. I know that in a way not having a father can make you strong, and once again judging from your quotes you were pretty strong. It must have hurt having your only family member run off and give you to an orphanage. I grew up with a mother, but you had no one and you still handled your business and that is what inspires me. I could have been basic and been like every other woman that likes you and did not really take out the time to see what type of person you were. I feel like I really connect with you because you did not originally want to be a fashion designer you wanted to be a singer, and although I do not want to be a singer I still have that musical talent. I am not limited to one area in life and it seems like neither were you.

I mean there is so much I want to say and ask but I just can’t seem to get it out. You had such a successful life and met Picasso and so many other big names. I know that some people would say that those things do not mean a thing and really they don’t. It’s just the fact that you thought so differently and you even were greatly inspired by menswear. In some ways I feel like you gained a lot of strength from the things you went through in life and that is where the distinctly masculine fragrance Chanel No. 5 came from. You literally are the Phoenix from the ashes like previous articles say. Who starts, restarts a Fashion Line at the age of 71? That was a ballsy move and yet you still are one of (in my opinion the greatest) the greatest fashion designers in history. I am just in complete awe because reading your biographies just encourage me to keep striving for the best. Keep working my butt off even if no one believes in me I know that I will make it. Rest up Coco I can only dream that someday I will be as great as you.

Makayla Cole

Fashion fades, only style remains the same.-Coco Chanel

Source: A Letter To Coco Chanel

A LETTER TO COCO CHANEL

January 10, 20161 CommentEdit

So recently, I have been pondering the thought of writing a letter to one of my favorite (and many others) fashion designers. I just wanted to see the reaction I would get from others and hopefully this inspired you to think deeply about something you are passionate about.

Dear Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel (a.k.a Coco Chanel),

First off let me just say I chose to get your biography off of Vogue because where else would I find a true well put together bio from such an style icon like you? I do not idolize you because I am a believer and no one goes before my God. Yet, your style was so minimalistic and monochromatic and although we have two very different styles I believe that you and I would have hit it off very well. I want to really first off know how was it being an orphan in the late 1800s’? I mean I know that is stupid, but what I really mean is how did you go from a orphan to a sophisticated fashion designer. What did it take? How did you get there? Is there any encouraging words that you would give me if you were here today as a young woman trying to make it in Fashion Blogging and Fashion Marketing Management? I think you had to be tough and bold because the quotes that I see that are yours are very strong and wise. If fashion is a form of art, and art is a form of expression which ultimately connects to color than. I wonder were you just being “simple” when you chose all black or did it symbolize the roughness you may or may not have had being in an orphanage. Did your ideals of a woman and fashion come from losing your mother at a young age and having to be strong and stand on your own? In some ways, I think you and I relate because right after your mother died your father ran off and left you. My life is not nearly as dramatic and heartbreaking as yours but I feel a connection that other Chanel fans may or may not have. I know that in a way not having a father can make you strong, and once again judging from your quotes you were pretty strong. It must have hurt having your only family member run off and give you to an orphanage. I grew up with a mother, but you had no one and you still handled your business and that is what inspires me. I could have been basic and been like every other woman that likes you and did not really take out the time to see what type of person you were. I feel like I really connect with you because you did not originally want to be a fashion designer you wanted to be a singer, and although I do not want to be a singer I still have that musical talent. I am not limited to one area in life and it seems like neither were you.

I mean there is so much I want to say and ask but I just can’t seem to get it out. You had such a successful life and met Picasso and so many other big names. I know that some people would say that those things do not mean a thing and really they don’t. It’s just the fact that you thought so differently and you even were greatly inspired by menswear. In some ways I feel like you gained a lot of strength from the things you went through in life and that is where the distinctly masculine fragrance Chanel No. 5 came from. You literally are the Phoenix from the ashes like previous articles say. Who starts, restarts a Fashion Line at the age of 71? That was a ballsy move and yet you still are one of (in my opinion the greatest) the greatest fashion designers in history. I am just in complete awe because reading your biographies just encourage me to keep striving for the best. Keep working my butt off even if no one believes in me I know that I will make it. Rest up Coco I can only dream that someday I will be as great as you.

Makayla Cole

My Beauty Regime Consists of Ginger and Cayenne Pepper

I am a huge fan of cleanses, teas, smoothies, and all of that other healthy lifestyle stuff. So recently, I just put in the search engine on Google: Master Cleanse. Immediately, the master cleanse drink came up for cayenne pepper, maple syrup, and lemons. It promised to help you lose at least 20 lbs in two weeks (with exercise). This got me thinking why not, and since I am a broke college student it was very affordable because we had all of the ingredients at my house. I know you guys are probably wondering when am I going to get into my daily beauty regime, but I was trying to get into how this all was a beauty regime accident, and not a bad one! No lie this cleanse started to work immediately, and since it is warmer outside and I can run now during the day and in the mornings. So that is when I started to see weight loss. Still it was not until I added ground ginger to this drink that I noticed rapidly that my acne scars were starting to go away. Not only the scars and blemishes, but my acne in general was starting to clear up. I looked up the health benefits of cayenne pepper and ginger. For cayenne pepper there was quite a lot on weight loss, metabolism, and antiviral effects. Then for ginger there were things on inflammation, and clearing up acne and acne scars. I was so happy because I took biotin for three years straight and it completely messed my face up. Also the ginger helps with cramps I seriously have cramps so bad that I want to punch someone, but this time I couldn't feel anything. I just wanted to share this with you guys because natural stuff works. So back to my daily beauty regime:

Morning:

I use African Black soap because I am African American but I am pretty sure other ethnic groups can use it as well. Basically, I wash my face with it and the put on light neutrogena moisturizer because my skin is oily. Also every other month I might switch up on my daily face wash because my skin has the tendency to get used to products and stop working.

Afternoon:

My face is usually very oily around this time and most of the time I am not in my house or dorm room so I have to carry around blotting papers. This helps take away the greasiness.

Night:

The night is my favorite time for skin care because then I can put on a mask or deep clean if I want. The first mask I have been trying for the past two days in a "multitasking face mask my version". So basically I start out with dry milk and I put a decent amount of water in it so it won't be too watery. I use it as a "base coat" I just rub it all in my skin so that afterwards my face can feel smooth and refreshed. Then for the exfoliation part I get a fingertip of coconut oil and I mix it with sea salt. I scrub my forehead, chin, nose, and cheeks (sometimes my neck). After this I get ground up ginger I wet it just a little bit and I put the mixture on my cheeks (where my face has the most acne scars). I let this multitasking face mask sit on my face for about 30 minutes sometimes longer if I am busy working on a project. Then afterwards I wash it all off with water, and then I wash my face with the African Black Soap. I do not put any extra moisturizer on my face because I sweat at night everywhere and also I feel like for my skin type if would be too much. My face has been clear for a while but like I said my face does get used to things so I might have to switch up things. I hope you guys read this and get inspired to try out natural herbs and spices on your skin. And you might use one thing for one part of your body and find out it affects another part as well. So you never know!