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Who Will Be Mrs All-Star United States 2022

July 6, 2022 beauty, lifestyle

Hi Queens.The countdown has officially begun. I’m on a quest for the crown. What crown you may ask? In less than 30 days I will be competing for the prestigious title of Mrs. All-Star United States 2022.

If this is your first time here on my site, this is not my first pageant. In fact, I’ve previously represented New Jersey at Mrs. America in 2020. After taking some time off to focus on some personal goals and my continued work with my nonprofit #GirlYes I am ready to hit the stage yet again.

This time with the goal of becoming a national title holder. If you haven’t heard of the All- Star United States pageant system let me tell you a bit about it.

What is the All-Star United States Pageant System?

The All-Star United States Pageant is a strongly patriotic pageant system that provides a top quality pageant production thereby providing an outlet for the women of America to continue and advance their community service activities. The Miss All-Star United States Pageant believes in the empowerment and advancement of women across the country. The woman who does wear the crown must understand that it does not and will not end with the crown.

She must use the crown to help promote her platform and charities along with the national platform. As a matter of fact, it is more important for her to stand strong and have a powerful support system to achieve all of the goals of the state and national pageants along with her own goals.

Why Do I Want To Be Crowned Mrs. All-Star United States?

I believe representation matters as a mother, wife, entrepreneur, and social media influencer. It is important that I use my platform in order to inspire the next generation of female leaders. As Mrs. All-Star United States it is my mission to continue to spread the #GirlYes initiative as well as advocate for the community based organizations I am an ambassador for. In addition, my goal is to promote the All-Star pageant system and national charity United States All Star Organization.

What’s Next If I Win?

First I plan on taking a week to celebrate with my family. They have been very supportive throughout this process and it’s important that before I take the next steps in this journey that we celebrate how far we’ve come. After that, the sky’s the limit. I have a full schedule as Mrs. New Jersey so to be able to represent my platform as the new Mrs. All-Star United States would be an amazing achievement.

One important goal of mine is to jumpstart my yearly “Girls On The Rise” conference tour hosted in high schools throughout the state. The planning is pretty intensive and includes guest speakers and breakout sessions for teens ages 13-19. We have structured learning segments focused on how to become more bold, ambitious, and beautiful, the #GirlYes way.

In short, pageantry can be very rewarding. This is dependant of what you invest into it. If you know why you’re taking this journey every phase of preparation will be rewarding. The “Why” helps you map out the “how”.

YES! It will be hard work and some days you will question why you’re putting yourself through such intensive self improvement. But trust me, by keeping your “why” in the forefront of your mind it will keep you aligned with the mission at hand. Pageantry is about presenting the best version of yourself. In order to effectively do this you must take the leap of faith for a dream only to can see.

It’s time to dust off the pageant heels and get to work.

What Do Fashion Bloggers Actually Do

January 4, 2022 beauty

Free clothes, photoshoots, flights to Paris, and front row during fashion week. The life of a fashion blogger seems so fabulous and exciting. Everyone wants to become a fashion blogger but do you know what a fashion blogger is or what they actually do?

Most of the time people simply assume fashion bloggers play dress up and take pictures all day to post to social media. That could not be further from the truth. Fashion bloggers are working hard to give you the latest trends and styles you see in magazines, television, stores, and on social media. If you are thinking of starting a fashion blog you will need a better understanding of what’s required. Let’s discuss some of what a fashion blogger does and how to become a fashion blogger.

what do fashion bloggers do — Photo by RODNAE Productions on Pexels.com

Creates fashion-related content for various websites and social media platforms.
Connects brands with organic audiences to increase brand visibility.
Markets products and services.
Informs and engages audiences and influences buying habits.
Teaches various categories within the fashion niche including styling, organization, money-saving, and more.
Consults on various ad campaigns and product launches.
Sets social trends.

Negotiations

People are often surprised to learn that one of the things included in what a fashion blogger does is negotiations. Oftentimes when a blogger starts to work with fashion brands and ad agencies there are a lot of legalities that need to be worked out. Such as image rights, ownership of intellectual property, usage rights, and much more. As content creators, fashion bloggers are providing a service thus having to negotiate the price of those services, how they are to be used, and the length of time of usage.

Fashion Bloggers Are In The Know

One of the many responsibilities of a fashion blogger is to inform and report. Especially when they inform their audience of sales and promotional products. A part of what a fashion blogger does is engage their audience by sharing information relevant to their specific niche. Almost like a reporter. Following some of my favorite bloggers has allowed me access to exclusive sales, exclusive products, attending events, and more.

fashion bloggers during fashion week — Photo by Thai Tran on Pexels.com

Money Savers

My favorite part, saving money. One of the perks of being a fashion blogger is discounts and sales. Fashion bloggers will share promotional sales with their readers before it’s often released to the public. I call this being “tapped in”. Traditionally, fashion bloggers will showcase the item and give you various options on how to style it and even include affordable options to purchase. I happen to love showcasing fashion dupes for an affordable price like this post, HERE

How To Become A Fashion Blogger

There are a few simple steps you must take in order to start creating content like a fashion blogger. Yes, you can start by taking amazing photos and posting them online but in order to be successful, you need to set up your blog like a business. This includes having the following.

WordPress Blog
Domain
Media kit
And more…

I have a in-depth post HERE that breaks down everything you need in order to become a fashion blogger.

The Power of Influence

A strategy is a powerful tool for a fashion blogger. We discussed this in a previous post HERE, wherein creating a content calendar and strategy allows bloggers and content creators to grow their audiences and influence them. How this pertains to a fashion blogger and what they do is their influence then becomes the authority. Influence has power.

As you establish yourself within your niche your audience will adapt to the content you create and you become an authority in that category. A relationship of trust is built. This takes months even years to build and as a blogger, it is better than gold. Being able to honestly and ethically influence people is essential to being a fashion blogger, content creator, and social media influencer. Building trust with your audience is the most important part of this profession.

It’s Not Always Sunshine

Anything that involves posting on the internet can potentially be problematic. Some of the things content creators face are

Negative and mean spirited comments.
Unsupportive friends
Being undervalued
Underpaid
Stress associated
Self esteem issues

All of these things can arise when starting a fashion blog. As a fashion blogger along with developing a following and viewership, I strongly advise working on developing self-confidence. More importantly, thick skin. This will come in handy on the days where internet trolls try and negative Nancy’s start interacting with your content.

Accept early on that everyone will not like you or support you. It’s ok. This is totally normal and comes with the job. Your mission is to find the people who love you. Find your tribe. The people who genuinely like you and engage with your content. People want to follow people that they can connect with and people with similar interests. So the biggest piece of advice would be, show up as your most authentic self. Be genuinely and unapologetically you. Here is a helpful resource to use daily to tap into your inner queen.

Most Viewed Fashion Items On Tik Tok

December 16, 2021 beauty, fashion

This page serves as a collection of my most asked Tik Tok fashion and lifestyle items. I have shared these items on my various social media platforms and many of them have gone viral. I wanted to have a complete list for you all to look through and enjoy. This list will be updated bi-weekly to make sure all of the links still work. Feel free to reach out to me if you have any trouble.

I Am White Perfume

Target Wild Fable High Rise Jeans

https://amzn.to/3I7ossG

Ruched Bodycon Dress: https://amzn.to/3JS5V5n

Plaid Button Down Long Sleeve Trench Coat: https://amzn.to/3JIUxZH

Two-Piece Long Sleeve Track Suit: https://amzn.to/3EZqpW3

Hat: https://rstyle.me/+EWuF8gpdnNdgilxfhUh9gg

Red Coat: https://rstyle.me/+pLaR4P_k7VbG4hgiJcNuAA

I have tons of other options for red coats that are under $100 HERE

Gray Coat: https://rstyle.me/+B1L9eIzNd87O473ot9btLA

Again, I have a complete list of coats under $50 HERE

White Blouse: https://amzn.to/3qDQe99

One of my favorite fashion finds from Amazon.

Spice Organizer: https://amzn.to/3s6tQro

https://amzn.to/3s6tQro

What Is The Voloom Rootie Hair Tool :Demo

December 16, 2021 beauty

I’ve decided to start posting more of my YouTube videos here on my blog so that you can be updated on what’s new. As a busy content creator it makes it tough to post to all my social media accounts and I often find it confusing to reference something from one platform if you haven’t read about it here. With that, I wanted to start by posting my Voloom Rootie. Here is my recent hair tutorial/demo of the Voloom Rootie Hair Volumizing tool. Does it work on all textures of hair?

This hair demo will serve as a unboxing, demo, and styling tutorial. I show my before and after using this product and you will see in real time how I achieved the final look. I hope this tutorial helps you and you enjoy the new format here on the site. Happy Styling.

How to Use The Pixi Remedy Mask

November 29, 2021 beauty

Hi Queens, if you are new to my blog then let me be the first to tell you I am a Pixi Beauty lover. I have been using their beauty and skincare products for years now and I also love to talk about this brand. The Glow Tonic is a product I use easily 3x’s a week easily and make sure all of my friends try it. It’s a must-have for me. Today I want to talk to you about some new products Pixi Beauty has released. The Pixi Remedy Mask is a gel formulated to tone the skin.

The line features three formulations, Milk, Rose, and Vitamin-C. Each provides a level of hydration, soothing, and brightening. Let’s go through all the things you need to know if you’re thinking about purchasing these masks for your skincare needs.

Benefits

There are three masks in this collection and out of the three my personal favorite is the Vitamin C mask. I am a huge fan of vitamin c and have talked about it in detail multiple times HERE on the blog. Vitamin C has completely changed my skin in a positive way so I highly recommend it. I’m going to tell you this immediately, tight skin is going to be the first thing you notice after using this product. Not in a bad way. It will just feel like your skin isn’t as “loose”. That seems so funny to type but it’s the truth.

Next, you will see your skin look lighter and more even. I tend to have an oily T-zone and this product evened that out. As you can see from my pictures, my skin looks healthy and hydrated.

Not Your Average

One thing I want to note is that is not your typical face mask. I was taken aback when I opened up the jars. I was thinking I would get a creamy, thick facial mask like the ones I used to. These masks are gel and very light and cooling on the skin. I let my daughters try them out and that’s the first thing my youngest daughter noted, how cooling the gel was on her skin.

Additionally, they all smell really good. I know how we shop, if the products don’t smell good that’s a wrap. One of the great things about Pixi is that they use quality ingredients that don’t break out my sensitive skin. And as you can see, also great for kids to use as well.

Great for weekly or even nightly use. They are to be applied to clean skin and left on the skin for ten minutes. I have been using them during my weekly spa night at home and a few times for applying my makeup during the day. My skin is hydrated and takes my makeup much better.

Here’s The Tea

As I mentioned I was taken aback at the jelly formulation then I realized. It’s the exact same formula as the sheet mask. You know the mask that comes in the pack and you have to apply it like a sheet all over the face. Yup, same formula. So this got me thinking…

Can I apply this product to my face using another form of hypoallergenic cloth for the same results?

Since then I have been on the hunt for the perfect material I can reuse and wash each week to duplicate an at-home facial sheet mask.

How I Use Them

Another way I have been using these masks is with my facial steamer. I really can’t go without it and now I have another way to incorporate it into my skincare routine.

I apply it to the skin and place a sheet of saran wrap on my face. Then I use my facial steamer. I am very careful not to allow my skin to get too warm but I love the way the steamer opens my pores. The saran wrap is to make sure the product doesn’t melt all over the place.

You can also do this by replacing the steamer with a warm towel. Lightly wet a towel and microwave for a few seconds. Place towel onto the skin and relax.

If you are on the fence about these masks look at the price and the amount of product you get in a jar. Pixi uses quality ingredients and they are safe for everyday usage. You can’t beat it. Pixi Remedy Masks are available at Ulta.com.