Blushing Ambers | Flawless Skin for Women of Color

As the season is changing, I've been playing around with a few shades that work well with both the summer and fall. This can be a stressful time in Chicago, not knowing what to wear, how to prepare for rain or 90 degree weather... or both. These colors are certainly making the transition much easier, though.

Everyday I listen to audios and voicemails that are positive and encouraging just to keep my brain in the game.

I stopped watching the news and listening to negative people. I no longer participate in conversations about the economy declining. I have also moved away from watching films that have sad endings and songs about heartache. None of these do any good for my self esteem. Even a negative text can instantly change how you feel. Pay attention to how your mood changes after you hear or read something negative. Your brain believes what you tell it the most.

You must program yourself to be a hopeless success... Listen to 1 audio a day because if you are being told that you are a success you WILL become a success... Feed positive thoughts into your brain and they will overcome the negative thoughts.  If you know of some great ones, please list them in the comment section. Here are some great ones that I listen to:

1. The Science of Getting Rich (for the subconscious mind)
2. "Mindset Makeover" - Frazzled to Fabulous by Ungenita Prevost
3. The Secret by Rhonda Byrne

Just heard the song "Celebrate" with Jordin Sparks and Whitney Houston and broke down... The lyrics to the song are so inspirational and the beat makes you want to dance. I am so thankful to have such supportive friends, family and followers. I wanted to share this song and the spirit of joy that it gave me with you all for celebrating with me this week as I  achieved something I've finally had the courage to do... share my story with the world. I hope that it was a blessing to you and if you shared it, a blessing for others as well. 

... and Whitney girl, I miss you! R.I.P.

Today I made the homepage of Essence.com (under Hot Right Now). Pls read & share my story of my battle with depression in college and search for self-worth through makeup artistry. It may be a blessing to you or someone else.

Read it here:
http://www.essence.com/2012/08/02/painting-away-the-pain-how-makeup-artistry-helped-heal-my-depression/