By Katrice
I woke up this morning and tweeted: "Today is going to be a great day."
Within an hour, my attitude was going south quickly. An email ... growing To Do list, not being able to shop {what I do when stress overwhelms me} ... anxiety. I was literally sitting at my desk becoming more discouraged by the moment, and then I sent a message to my best friend; just a few lines lamenting a challenge ... {this from the woman who has turned her life into one big ongoing challenge. smh}. I started out with, "It's so unfair." I waited for her to reply in agreement.
She did not. She wrote back: "To whom much is given, much is required."
I always talk about "the impossible." I've had my heart set on so many "impossibles" that I can't even count them all, and sometimes while I'm on the path to it, I become frustrated with the process. I'm inevitably frustrated with the discomfort of being made ... I mean, that's all each level really is. I'm being made over and over again, and realize that when you are made into something different, even if just slightly different, some part of you must change and another part fortify ... etc., etc.
I don't do vision boards or pen lists of goals, but I do constantly make declarations. I make declarations about who I am and who I hope to be. I am powerful. I am resilient. I am free. I am resourceful. I am generous. I am focused. I am loyal. I am fearless. I am capable. I am a success.
Sometimes, I have to stop and say these things to myself, and then get back to the seemingly impossibles ... and expecting.
Remembering that I expect because I believe.
I woke up this morning and tweeted: "Today is going to be a great day."
Within an hour, my attitude was going south quickly. An email ... growing To Do list, not being able to shop {what I do when stress overwhelms me} ... anxiety. I was literally sitting at my desk becoming more discouraged by the moment, and then I sent a message to my best friend; just a few lines lamenting a challenge ... {this from the woman who has turned her life into one big ongoing challenge. smh}. I started out with, "It's so unfair." I waited for her to reply in agreement.
She did not. She wrote back: "To whom much is given, much is required."
I always talk about "the impossible." I've had my heart set on so many "impossibles" that I can't even count them all, and sometimes while I'm on the path to it, I become frustrated with the process. I'm inevitably frustrated with the discomfort of being made ... I mean, that's all each level really is. I'm being made over and over again, and realize that when you are made into something different, even if just slightly different, some part of you must change and another part fortify ... etc., etc.
I don't do vision boards or pen lists of goals, but I do constantly make declarations. I make declarations about who I am and who I hope to be. I am powerful. I am resilient. I am free. I am resourceful. I am generous. I am focused. I am loyal. I am fearless. I am capable. I am a success.
Sometimes, I have to stop and say these things to myself, and then get back to the seemingly impossibles ... and expecting.
Remembering that I expect because I believe.
By Katrice
1 Geo Print Kisslock Clutch | C Wonder | $38
2 Teal Bandeau Dippy Hem Maxi | Miss Selfridge | $65
3 Silver Chain Peter Pan Necklace | Miss Selfridge | $16
4 Jenny Bird "Hear Me Roar" Lion Studs | Endless | $70
8 Suede Tie Sandal | Calypso St. Barth | $135
9 Lemon Collared Shell | Dorothy Perkins | $45
By Katrice
I'm on Day 8 of my shopping hiatus and feeling like I can do this. I saw someone in a white blazer on Sunday and it reminded me of one in my own closet ... which led me to an electric blue silk dress and a pair of eyelet shorts ... and as you can imagine — so much more.
I'm on Day 8 of my shopping hiatus and feeling like I can do this. I saw someone in a white blazer on Sunday and it reminded me of one in my own closet ... which led me to an electric blue silk dress and a pair of eyelet shorts ... and as you can imagine — so much more.
By Katrice
I love makeup, and I love makeup artists equally as much. A MUA who teaches while working, even better. Of course, my technique never comes close to the transformation delivered by someone who's mastered the art of it all, but I appreciate every little bit shared. Makeup master Londyn Juwelz had me at hello.
Since the first time I worked with Londyn for a My Vicarious Life photo shoot, I have been enthralled with his work -- on my face and beyond. And I'm proud to say that a "Londyn Look" fan club of sorts has formed in my circles. I've been promising a virtual makeup chat with him ever since.
That golden moment has arrived! Me + Londyn + You = an MVL Makeup Chat you won't want to miss. Londyn will join us on the MVL fan page on facebook Thursday, June, 28, 2012, from 7 to 8 p.m. Londyn, creator of The Artistry Londyn and distinct "Londyn Look" will be chatting with us about Foundation, Concealer and Eyeliner during the virtual meetup, so get your questions ready now!
Makeup novices and product addicts, unite!
RSVP here and be sure to join the virtual meetup on June, 28th!
RSVP here and be sure to join the virtual meetup on June, 28th!
About Londyn Juwelz
With pigments as his medium, brushes as his tools, and the face as his canvas, Londyn tells a story of beauty, energy, and unadulterated attitude. Whether on the set of a magazine shoot or in the privacy of a photographer’s studio, his work is as versatile as it is unique, with an injection of his own personal style.
A native of Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY, Londyn Juwelz’ is an accomplished and creative makeup artist with experience in all aspects of media makeup: fashion, video, and print. His passion for art started as a child where he had aspirations of becoming a fashion designer, attending New York City College of Technology majoring in Fashion Marketing before he “accidentally” fell into the world of makeup.
With pigments as his medium, brushes as his tools, and the face as his canvas, Londyn tells a story of beauty, energy, and unadulterated attitude. Whether on the set of a magazine shoot or in the privacy of a photographer’s studio, his work is as versatile as it is unique, with an injection of his own personal style.
By Katrice
So, if we chat on facebook or Tweet each other, you know by now that I have called off shopping for 90 Days. Clearly, my life most recently revolves around escalating challenges; Each one is a little more insane. But, I'm game. Ha! A couple months ago, I saw a blog post by MVL friend Jonell of FIVEFOOT9 about taking a break from shopping for 6 months. I was intrigued and immediately wanted to try something similar. I stuck a pin.
Then, I moved.
As I was unpacking my clothes and accessories in the extra room that I'm making into a closet {stay tuned for a post about this}, I realized that now was the time. A mountain of shoes, tags on blouses and a jewelry armoire bursting at the seams ... That was the bedroom. In my bathroom, products galore. If you visit, you'll almost always leave with beauty products to try. I digress. I looked around and thought, I need to make some changes. What kind of changes I'll make is still under consideration. But, in the meantime, I'm positive I can maintain — professionally and socially with what I already have. And so, I decided to refrain from shopping {clothing, accessories, beauty products, spa services and other small everyday luxuries like fresh flowers} until September. September 10th to be exact.
{I love beauty products.}
So, if we chat on facebook or Tweet each other, you know by now that I have called off shopping for 90 Days. Clearly, my life most recently revolves around escalating challenges; Each one is a little more insane. But, I'm game. Ha! A couple months ago, I saw a blog post by MVL friend Jonell of FIVEFOOT9 about taking a break from shopping for 6 months. I was intrigued and immediately wanted to try something similar. I stuck a pin.
Then, I moved.
As I was unpacking my clothes and accessories in the extra room that I'm making into a closet {stay tuned for a post about this}, I realized that now was the time. A mountain of shoes, tags on blouses and a jewelry armoire bursting at the seams ... That was the bedroom. In my bathroom, products galore. If you visit, you'll almost always leave with beauty products to try. I digress. I looked around and thought, I need to make some changes. What kind of changes I'll make is still under consideration. But, in the meantime, I'm positive I can maintain — professionally and socially with what I already have. And so, I decided to refrain from shopping {clothing, accessories, beauty products, spa services and other small everyday luxuries like fresh flowers} until September. September 10th to be exact.
I'm excited for this challenge as I've never done anything like it. 30 Days of nothing but water was a success, though it was a hard-earned one. I'm expecting to go through this one with more grace and actually didn't have an expected end result when I decided to begin. But, I am being careful not to spend money in other areas unnecessarily because there is extra to spend. Although this is an exercise in discipline most of all, I will be counting my savings toward turning my room into a closet complete with spectacular shelving and organization options. Stay tuned.
Have you ever done a no shopping challenge? If so, what were your rules and how did it turn out?
