Jeniquek talks too much about Fashion and Beauty

Dammit, its a tunic, not a dress

2012-01-07T08:31:00.000-08:00

So new year, new look, awesome, let not do the same crazy things we did last year, so ladies tunics and dresses are two different things. By today's standards a tunic is a top falls between to hip and thigh. In most cases it is that come is patterns, embellishments, beads, and even jewels.
They are generally wore in a casual fashion with short,

tights, leggings

and even denim and slacks.
The common mistake alot of my risk taking fashion butterflies think just because they have great legs or decent body is grounds to wear it as a dress. Girls please don't be a statistic! In very, very, rare cases my super petite girls can get away with it. But moving forward, don't get away with it, get it! I am all for risks but not failure and or foolishness....
Understand and love you shape, remember your spanx... its okay, I promise to keep your secret. Remember, keep it FAB!
Your girl,
JeniqueK

Ask JeniqueK Tuesday

2012-01-03T11:15:00.000-08:00

Hey JeniqueK!
Well sense you asked:
"How do you get rid of facial blemishes that start to occur in adulthood?"
I have 2 friends that have had almost Perfect Skin during their teenage years and now during adulthood they are starting to breakout badly on their face. Is there anything you can recommend to solve this problem? Also, do you know why these breakouts may have JUST started to occur?
Thanks and good luck with the blog. I will def subscribe and PLEASE return the favor:
Manseen-Liberia

Thanks Manseen, this is a great question, adult acne is caused by an oily substance produced by the skin’s sebaceous glands called sebum. It clogs pores, that attract bacteria and become inflamed. For some adults, breakouts are a result of hypersensitivity or overproduction of androgens (male hormones). But an imbalance in both male and female hormones (estrogen) can also cause breakouts. For women, this can happen during pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause. Some medications, such as corticosteroids, and cosmetics can also contribute to the development of acne. It honestly can be a number of things.

How Is Adult Acne Treated?
Treating adult acne is with out a prescription from a dermatologist. Most acne medications are geared to teens' oily skin, they don't really work for adult skin because it tends to be drier.

Avoid too-strong gels and products containing beads or granules cleansers, they can be abrasive and can irritate and worsen sensitive skin. Use gentle cleansing products geared for sensitive skin. Use an over-the-counter retinol product to clean pores and help reduce fine wrinkles.To help prevent discoloration and fade acne scars use products that contain salicylic and glycolic acids and to spot-treat a breakout, use a product with benzoyl peroxide, it helps kill bacteria.

If you go the prescription medication route, topical antibiotic clindamycin helps fight bacteria in the skin; so does tetracycline, other antibiotic may be taken orally. Oral contraceptives and spironolactone, a blood pressure drug, can help balance hormones that could cause the breakouts in the first place. Gels containing dapsone (an antibiotic), helps fight infection and inflammation involved in acne.

If money is not an object for you, lasers and intense pulsed light treatments are used mainly target the scars, but blue light therapy treatments kill acne-causing bacteria. These treatments are costly, so try other options first.

I hope this helps you out love, thanks for the question and please keep them coming.
Always your girl
JeniqueK

Bib necklaces, only for the grown ass woman in you

2011-12-26T06:06:00.000-08:00

Bib necklaces were a huge trend this spring and summer, but I honest don't think being a grown ass woman, we can let this one go. They are just enough to make you look extremely fashion forward. They come as simple and as over the top as you can handle but not to worry, we are going to break it down so you look like the style chica that you are. There are tons of styles and price points for bib necklaces. They range from about 25 dollars to the thousands. They can be made from metals, fabrics, leathers, stones and jewels. My three personal favorites are the jeweled, floral and earthy.
The jeweled bibs have add a beautiful touch of sparkle and glam. They can dress of a pair of jeans and tee-shirt and take a dress to the next level. They can be worn with a mono-toned outfit like all white, all black etc... Depending in if the jewels are fake or not they are the priciest of the bunch.

I love the earthy bibs because they almost give you a cause. They can be made from green products, natural materials or even fabric. They add an urban twist to everything you put it with. They are great with jeans and tee-shirt, and mono-toned but they are a little bite more tricky with evening wear.

The floral bibs are just for the romantic in me. They are so delicate and soft. The flowers can be constructed from anything. These are sexy and special and can work with any outfit.

I think this is a wonderful trennd to bump up your winter, freshen your spring, mellow out your summer and jazz up your fall looks. Which ever you choose owning one is a must have for every level of fashion girl. Understand your style and stay true to it and you will never go wrong. Stay fab!
Always your girl
JeniqueK

The trick to rockin sequin

2011-12-22T04:54:00.000-08:00

Sequins! Sequin I love sequin! Truth be told everyone can wear sequin, its true, there are so many ways to wear it. Now it is true that the thin girls have more options, but there are many options for my plus sizes sisters, curvy girls, flashy girls and conservative girls.
My plus size sisters, you can add a little sparkle to your wardrobe.
Go off your personality, have fun with it but owe your look. Sequin accents are another way my plus size girl, conservative girl and even my fashionably challenged girls can be in style.
With that you can wear all black, flash up a pair of jeans and a tee shirt or a plain dress.
What people need to understand is that the shape of the dress you choose and the sequin are factors in how it will look on you, having said that for my curvy girls, touches of sequin on your dress puts you on trend and keeps you from looking like a glitter ball.
Last but not least, my skinny chics you are luckiest of all, you can wear a full on gown
and short cocktail dresses.
So in this holiday season take a chance and add a little sparkle to your life and closet, and please, please make sure that face is beat to match. Love you, mean it,
your girl
JeniqueK

Ask JeniqueK

2011-12-20T10:36:00.000-08:00

What good mascaras do you recommend?

Mei-D.C.

Hey Mei, thanks for the question, and its a great one. I love mascara! It all really depends on want you need in the product. There are some really great brands out there Great Lash by Maybelline, DiorShow, Sephora's brand, there are mascaras for length, volume, both, waterproof, etc... Mascara comes in all colors also. Lets get started. The main thing women use mascara for is to lengthen their lashes, nothing wrong with that right, if that is the case, use one for that reason. There are tons that range from 4 dollars to 20 dollars. The second reason is because you have skinny lashes and you want them to be fuller, still nothing wrong with that, again you can go almost anywhere and find a product for that in the same price range.
Some of my poor girls need both, and that can be pricey. Some of my girls are perfect and only need a clear mascara to separate your lashes,
or don't even need mascara just a good old fashion lash curler.
Those are really the basics, however there are always exceptions to the rules of makeup. Waterproof is one, this a product not to be used daily (unless you are a cry baby or Tammy Faye Baker),
if you are going somewhere that you can and will get emotional please apply a good coat on before you go, you don't want to look like you lost a fight. For my more fun chicas there is colored mascara that always adds life to your face.
It is always fun, just don't go crazy, you don't want to look like a clown. Mascara is like the icing on a cake, it adds a little something extra, every woman should have on hand at all time, but just in case you have not idea where to start, my personal go to favorite is Great Lash!

Take care pretty girls!
Your girl
JeniqueK

Party over here girl....

2011-12-10T11:34:00.000-08:00

Well friends, it party time and many parties will be thrown between now and the first of the year.They can be fun but it can also be stressful! The first thing you want to do is find out the dress code for the party. Everybody has so many, casual-chic, party-time-fly and my personal hollyhood-sexy (not!). I don't know what those means so I'll tell you about the ones I know. Black tie formal-long or cocktail dress,
bold jewels, rich colors. White tie- super formal, ball gowns,
gloves (if you can stand it all night). Cocktail/Semi-formal- sassy,
short dress, mid-length dress, killer heels, statement jewels
. Dressy-casual- no jeans but slack,
jersey-knit dresses,
bold colored blazers, brooches. Another thing if there is a theme follow it, all white, all black, holiday its all in fun and respect for the people throwing the party. There are soooo many ways to stand out without being disrespectful of the host's wishes. These are fun times, wear comfortable shoes( you don't want to be the drunk without shoes), wear your spanks(you want to be held in even after you forget to hold yourself in), have a fab-u-lous clutch, wear sequins,
don't be afraid of color. But most importantly, make sure that face is beat! Party on girls!
Forever your girl
JeniqueK

How to wear leggings

2011-12-08T07:57:00.000-08:00

Leggings are a must have is any woman's wardrobe. So many of us unfortunately don't know how to wear them to the best of our style ability; trust me, its okay. The first thing you need to know is that legging come in all shapes, colors, styles and textures.
The second thing to keep in mind is the fit, there is nothing worst than saggy-crotch girl,
well yes there is also see-thur booty tights girl,
and lets not forget I see your granny panties tights girl; my list could go on and on.
Rules to wearing leggings, buy a quality pair of leggings try them on if you can in the dressing room with a bad lighting. There you can see if its sheer on the but and if it is saggy in the crotch area. If your body is perfect, you have the luxury to rock your new leggings with shirt or blouse and not a tunic or dress. If you are a little soft around the middle like most of us go with textured leggings and tunic, the pattern and texture draws attention to your legs and away from your tummy, throw a blazer over it add you highest heels. For my plus size sisters, leggings work for you also. Stay away for patterns and textures, add a belt with your tunics and sweaters that will create a waist. Layer your look, add boots the main thing is to invest in quality pieces.
Leggings are a piece that can be worn year around, with any shoes, can be worn causal or dressy, it is a staple for very woman.
Invest in a couple of pairs any take a chance, have fun and as always be Fab!
Your girl
JeniqueK

Ask JeniqueK

2011-12-06T08:19:00.000-08:00

I have natural hair 4B (Really Fine, tightly coiled, 75%shrinkage) hair and I can't afford the expensive products like Miss Jessies and Carol's Daughter to define my coil/curls. What inexpensive coil/curl defining products do you for this natural girl on a budget. Thanks
Nivia
College Park

I myself am natural and I have been for 7 year. This is a tricky question because with natural hair its all about the texture and curl pattern of your hair. Infusium 23 and Eco Styler Gel w/ Aragon Oil are two that I have heard these product work really well.
Its all about trying products out to see what works for you. Natural hair is beautiful and liberating, the product you find that works for you may not work for the next girl but share your finds and experiences one product at a time. Good Luck!

Your girl
JeniqueK
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How to have fun organizing your closet

2011-12-02T11:26:00.001-08:00

The closet, it can be the reason you bought your house or the worst thing in your life(I hope not). If you are as lucky as me, you have 2 clothing closets and a shoe closet....yes people! What ever it is you need to have fun.
Lets get real, you got to put in a little work before you have all this fun. You have to ask yourself a few questions...can this fit me today? Why am I hold on to this? Is it worth anything? What kind of shape is this in? Is it fixable? Can I replace it? Will I ever wear this again? Do I love this? These are a few of many questions to ask yourself before you start organizing. Next you have to truly decide on how much space you have. When you decide on that you want to go and honestly pick through your clothes and figure out when you want to keep, throw away, and give away. You want to keep things that you can currently fit, not what you will loose weight to fit. You want to throw away things that are damaged and not fixable. You want to give away things that you can no longer fit. Do the same with shoe and your accessories. There are several ways you can organize you can do it by colors,
my pieces, by style. You can fold your sweaters and tee-shirts to create more space if its limited to you.
Hanging items up on the helps organize your things and create more space.
Tucking items in baskets above your closet acts as extra storage for seasonal or misc. items.
You can organize your shoes by style and color too. Helpful tip is when organizing your accessories section them out by colors in clear zip lock bags, it helps when you are putting together outfits. The truth is the fun come when you know where things are in your closet instead of having thing everywhere.
People hire people to organize their closets all the time, its a beautiful thing when done right,
but if you can learn to do it yourself it makes you appreciate it so much more. Good luck ladies and as always have a great weekend!
Your girl
JeniqueK

Make me dewy.....

2011-11-30T05:59:00.000-08:00

The dewy look, if its done right, you look sun kissed, dreamy, and like you are dreaming of sunshine. If done wrong you look like a sweaty mess.
So let me show you how to do it right:
So the first thing you want is a clean base so wash, tone and moisturize and you would normally do
Next you to apply your base, for my lighter skin girls a sheer tinted moisturizer work great, it leaves you skin looking supple. For my darker skin girls liquid or mineral foundation works for you. You want your base to looker light, cream foundations are made for full coverage and you can still use it but you would have to mix it with your moisturizer to come close to that look.
You want to make sure your brows are on point, they are the natural frame to your face and it pulls the look in so feel free to fill in your brows.
Blush is a super must with this look. Your cheeks need to look flushed or rosie, cream blush is the key to that look. Apply it light because it is always easier to add more then take away.
Keep you eyeshadow soft and shimmery, stay away for blue, black, purple, etc... stay with earth tone that have shimmer. Don't forget to dab a little under your eyes to blend in almost like a highlighter.
Finally your lips, if your want to stay natural, do a nude lip, if you want to be a little more sexy go with a stained lip. No bold colors.
This is a very simple look but it tricky to pull off, it works the best with girls with combination skin, with oily skin it will only look greasy, with dry skin you would have to still keep checking on it to make sure its still dewy from time to time. As always have fun with it, if its not for you its okay, wipe it off. Take care.
Always your girl
JeniqueK

Your good, you can mix gold and silver.

2011-11-28T05:27:00.000-08:00

So who told you it was wrong to mix metals mainly silver and gold? I love mixing gold and silver, it is fresh, cool and unexpected. Trust your girl and I will have you looking on trend or in a class of your own.
The first thing you need to know is that less is more, you don't want overkill with rings, watches, bracelets and necklaces, one of two things will happen, you will look like you robbed somebody and trying to resell the goods or you will look like a big ole glitter ball....either way not a good look.
When mixing metals do one of each like gold earrings with silver cuffs and a bronze necklace, make sure your outfit is simple this look good awesome with jeans and a white tee-shirt or a mono-tone outfit. Another cool style is to layer a ton of mixed metal necklaces and just wear a pair of studs.
Again keep the outfit simple, the necklace is the focus.
For my chicas that want to try this trend but are a little scared, no worries, a lot of the jewelry comes already mixed, the hard part is done but with this you can go a little further with putting together your clothes.
Try wearing textures like leather, suede and fur, it gives it a very sophisticated look, but don't wear all at once you will look like you are trying to hard.
For my super conservative mamas you can still be on trend forget jewelry, add a clutch, those come in mixed metal too, it adds just enough sparkle with out taking you out of your comfort zone.
This is a fun look especially for fall and holiday events, you want to always have fun with this, take it as far as your can stand but remember if you don't like it... its okay, take it off. Hope your Thanksgiving was as awesome as mine was and as always keep it FAB!
Always your girl
JeniqueK

Ooooh the power of the perfect smokey eye

2011-11-16T05:36:00.000-08:00

The eyes, the most powerful feature on a woman's' face. We as women know this and we use this in everyday life, but few of us know the power of a smokey eye. A smokey eye is seductive, alluring, and dramatic, but how do you do for you with out looking like you are trying too hard.
So people will tell you that smokey eyes are only for evening or special events but that is not true. The 2 main things is using good product and the building of that product on your eyes. When creating a smokey eye you need pigment rich eyeshadow or pigments, eyeliner and mascara. For a day time look you want to use a neutral base on the entire lid. Next you want to decide what color your are going to smoke your eye with, for day time brown and grays work perfect because you can build on more or even a darker color for evening. You want to use a medium shadow brush. Apply the shadow from the lash line to the middle of the middle of the crease. Next you want to use a blending brush to blend your shadows together until it creates another color. Always use a black liner it really defines the shape of you eye better. Finish by highlighter the brow bones and the inner corner of your eyes, that adds a last minute brightness and the mascara seals the deal.
For evening, black is classic but try blending in a metallic shadow. The thing to be the most careful with is the falling of loose shadow on your face. For that apply loose powder heavy until your eyes so you can brush it away when you are done.
Have fun with this try colors other then black, brown and gray, it just makeup, if you don't like it you can always, always wipe it off.
Eyes are the windows to your soul...well, that what they say so make sure the whole frame is beautiful, the eyebrows, the skin, the lips they all work together. You want to look like a raccoon or even worst, like you got punched in the face!
Keep it fab!
Your girl,
JeniqueK

Boy/Girl Chic

2011-11-12T07:11:00.000-08:00

Ok, so boy/girl chic is basically us having fun with menswear. This isn't anything new. I believe we first saw this trend in the late 1930's when women wore the big shoulder pads and pant suits. Katherine Hepburn made this look famous.
The trend was in and out through the decades, more fashion icons we can reference are Annie Lennox
and Grace Jones,
the 90's had the grunge look.
So we in this 2011 are very lucky because the selections now are soooo much better to achieve this look; however unfortunately this look translates better on on tall girls and girls that are not curvy or short, but don't get mad yet, you can add some key pieces to your closet to pull it off.
So lets start from the top. You need some kind of hat. The 2 styles of hats that work the best are the fedora and the paper boy hat. Keep it neutral or black, no crazy colors.

You need a layer besides your shirt so jackets, blazers or vests are a must have.
If you chose to go with a jacket go hardware, motorcycle style, leather, studs, buckles etc...
My personal favorite is the blazer, go with tweed or wool, they create enough of an edge with out looking like you are trying to hard.
The vest is the trickiest of the 3, actually go with a man's vest( thrift stores are a gold mine). With the vest you can't have too much chest and also you want to make sure its not too short.
With this look your pants can't be tight so no leggings, jeggings, skinny jeans etc... wide leg, relaxed fit and boyfriend jeans are what you want.
Shoes and accessories can be feminine or masculine, you can wear stilettos or loafers and everything in between. Some go for boyfriend watches, stud earrings, spiked bracelets, have fun with it.
This is a fun look just keep it light and sexy and please, please make sure that face is beat! Trust your girl and you will always turn heads.
Always your girl
JeniqueK

How to wear sheer....correctly!

2011-11-10T10:48:00.000-08:00

Sooooooo wearing sheer, I know, I know, its not just for the bedroom or only in spring or summertime, but that is not the case.Sheer clothing is by no means a new phenomenon. The greatest advantage of this trend is that it can be incorporated into your wardrobe in countless ways—from sheer blouses, to semi-sheer maxis—to inject sexiness into an outfit without having to reveal too much sheer actually can be worn almost year around. There are 3 ways to sport this look:

For my daring fashion girls mainly if you body lets you,a sheer blouse with a bra or a dress with a sheer top is fab-u-lous if again you are blessed with gravity defining breast, flat stomach and a great smile. You know who you are. That was me 10 years ago.
For my trendy girl that want to let a little to the imagination layer it up with a vest or blazer, go with a floral or printed sheer,also girls sheer doesn't have to be fitted, remember that. This look is also very forgiving to less then perfect and bigger bodies.
For my less daring chics, trust me, its cool try pieces that are partially sheer, less is definitely more. You can still be on trend and be modest, please don't forget that tip.
The sheer trend is an easy one to get very wrong, so work it on the side of sultry, not slutty. With sheer you still need to make good use of accessories and quality pieces. Exposed bras are great so unless you’re on a runway,for the love of God and yourself please wear one! How ever you wear it, wear it with confidence and killer heels, love you, mean it....
Your girl
JeniqueK

How to keep great skin

2011-11-02T09:08:00.000-07:00

So when I turned 16 I got two things for my birthday, a pair of gold ram earrings and a jar of Olay. Because of that I have programed in myself great habits to maintain my skin. Everyone may not have an awesome and proactive mom like me but that's ok, its never to late to be in the habit of good skin.
First you want to determine what type of skin you have, generally there are 3 types:

If your skin is always greasy or shiny even after your morning wash, shiny even after you have powdered and blotted, or even prone to break outs chances are you have oily skin. For you always wash your face daily with oil free products, always use a toner and always moisturize. Using a mask twice a week helps also train and refresh your skin.
If your skin is always tight after your wash, flaking and peeling chances are you have dry skin. For you, moisture rich products are a must have.You don't have to use a toner but you definitely need to moisturize.
If your skin is generally oily in your T-Zone and normal or dry on your cheeks or even vice-verse you have combination skin. For you there are tons of products available for combination and normal skin. You want to wash daily, use a good toner or witch hazel(which I swear by for your info)and do a mask once a week.
If you have never had a break out, your skin feels perfectly supple after each wash and your complexion is always perfect and glows, chances are you are perfect
and we hate you, no just kidding. Keep doing what you are doing and keep it fabulous. Until we chat again
Your girl
JeniqueK

Top must have fall accessories for 2011, well at least mine.....

2011-10-31T08:09:00.000-07:00

I love fall, its all about boots, sweaters, scarfs, hats.....I love it all, well not turtlenecks, but that's neither here nor there. All of the fashion magazines have their lists so I feel its only fair that I have one too.....

Hats- This is a great accessory for fall, the knit hats are my favorite and the brighter, the better.
Scarves- The versatility of scarf is amazing, it can go on the head, the neck, the shoulders, the waist I love it! The more handmade the better.
Cuffs- So a lot of my girls are afraid of the cuff but I love, love, love them. I think it adds pop to a sweater and pop to your bare arm.
BELTS - Not only does a belt harness the waist and add corset-style definition it breaks up the norm.
GLOVES - I have always thought that gloves project a ladylike appeal and a touch of class.
So friends, there you have it these are the things I like and I hope you agree but I still love you all if you don't.
Forever your girl
JeniqueK

Now who was it that said you can't wear white after Labor Day.....

2011-10-27T06:08:00.000-07:00

So who told you can’t wear white after Labor Day anyway, your mom, well those days are over! Fashion rules have changed and if all else fails were meant to be broken, and this is one that you’ll love ditching as you enter the fall season.Wearing white is fresh, fashionable, and cool. This look if pulled off right can have you stand out in a crowd like the star that you are.

There are three keys to wearing white during fall: stay minimal, choosing the right white and accessorizing accordingly
Stay minimal- when wearing all white in the fall keep your look very light and clean.
Choose to right shade of white- there are several shades of white bright white, bone, winter white, off-white....pick one that works with your skin tone.
Accessorizing accordingly- adding a jean jacket, gold jewelry, the right shade can make all the difference in looking effortless and looking like you are trying too hard. Don't be that girl.
So when putting this look together owe it, if you don't think you can pull off all white wear it in sections you know white slacks or a blazer. Remember to stand out in a crowd, wall flowers have no fun. Be fab!
Your Girl
JeniqueK

Ask JeniqueK

2011-10-26T09:36:00.000-07:00

Hi Key... Congratulations! I'm proud of you. Yeah...I have a question. What do you do for dark spots around the eyes? Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® Linda Simpson

Great question Linda, there are several things that cause dark spots once we figure out what cause a particular dark spot we can know how to treat it or at least cover it.

Allergies are a common cause of skin discoloration under the eyes. Seasonal allergy problems such as the hay fever can frequently be effectively treated with over-the-counter and prescription medications. Talk to a dermatologist for help determining what you may be allergic to. Taking a multivitamin, if you don't already, may help with your allergies as well as black circles.

If you've been under a lot of stress, or you have insomnia or sleep apnea, your skin will reflect your lack of sleep by looking poor or discolored.

Lifestyle factors – Poor nutrition, excess alcohol consumption, too many caffeinated drinks, cigarette smoking, and lack of exercise can all contribute to under-eye discoloration.

Heredity – Establish whether or not this condition runs in your family, as under-eye dark circles are believed to frequently be hereditary. This doesn’t mean that you can’t do anything about the conditions, but you should be prepared for minimal success when trying to get rid of them.

There are tons remedies out there, not all of them will work, or even be appealing to you, but it's important that you try what you think will work in your situation. I personally like natural remedies. Cucumber slices reduce puffiness and refresh the appearance of skin around the eyes, providing a fast "pick-me-up" for tired and puffy eyes. Do this daily, and keep your eyes closed for like, 10-15 minutes. Apply cool tea bags or an ice cube wrapped in soft cloth to your eyes daily. The tannin in tea bags reduces swelling and discoloration (you can refrigerate them overnight so they’ll be ready)put them over your eyes, again for about 10-15 minutes with your eyes closed. Get plenty of sleep nightly. Try to get a good amount regularly for a couple of weeks to see if that helps. Reduce your stress to help you to sleep more. Eat a healthy, balanced diet, take vitamins, and drink plenty of water. Dark circles and puffiness are often attributed to lack of vitamin K or inadequate antioxidants. Also, a deficiency in B12 (usually anemia-related) can result in dark circles. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables—especially cabbage, spinach, and other leafy green vegetables—and take a daily vitamin supplement if necessary. Get adequate fluids to improve circulation. Reduce salt intake. Excess salt causes the body to retain water in unusual places, and this can result in puffiness under the eyes.

Use cosmetic solutions. There are a number of ways to cover up dark circles under eyes using cosmetics. Use a concealer that will camouflage the dark under-eye circles. It's important to use a concealer that matches your undertone (yellow, peach, tan, light brown, etc.) After applying the concealer, set it with a light dusting of translucent powder.

Buy and apply an eye cream containing vitamin K and retinol. Dark circles may be caused by a deficiency of vitamin K. Long-term daily use seems to have the greatest effect.
So Linda I know this is alot of info but I did a lot of research and I hope it helps you out, thanks for all the support.
Your girl
JeniqueK

Ask JeniqueK

2011-10-25T08:01:00.000-07:00

Besides tights and jeans, what else can you wear with a dressy mid-thigh length shirts?
Michaela Grinnell - Atlanta

Great Question Michaela! For the more daring fashionista a great pair of heels, boots, thigh boots gives it a high fashion edge,
tossing a blazer, knee socks and loafers give you a preppy feel, adding a fringed vest or belt with boots gives you a boho feel, and a vintage feel with few broaches and a pair of Jackie O style glasses.

For my semi-daring girls try layering 2 different color fishnets, try colored lace leggings,
tuck the shirt into a pencil skirt and wear it as a blouse and last but not least pair with your favorite jeans, no matter the style of jeans you have to create a waist with belt or blazer, this will prevent you from looking frumpy. To achieve any of these look you must have confidence! If one look doesn't work, try another, its all dress up. Whatever you decide, make sure you complete the look with great hair and fabulous lips.
As always your girl,
JeniqueK

The Ultimate Heel Guide....Well at least my Ultimate Heel Guide

2011-10-21T08:23:00.000-07:00

How long have you been wearing heels? If you are like me, you have a super fabulous mom that lives in heels. I in turn lives in heels now and i am sure my fabulous daughter will do the same, its only natural. There are many types of heels: kitten heels, clogs, wedges, mid-height, high heels, stiletto, platforms etc.... there are also many styles: pumps, t-strap, Mary Janes, flats, peep toes, ankle-strap and on and on. How do you rock these shoes?
Well, lets start with the lowest a kitten heel, these shoes are perfect for the office, they come in alot of cute styles and the are not quite flats but you can really wear them all day; however they are not evening wear appropriate. They are work friendly and causal shoes the you should definitely have in your closet.

Clogs are weird, there are some that are really cute and there are some that belong in Holland.

They are also super trendy, they work great with jeans, be careful wearing them with skirts it could turn granola really quickly.
Wedges are a trend from the 30's that have evolved through the decades. They are very versatile and very comfortable. They can go from work to play, but again they are not for a formal gala but are a must have in your closet.

Mid and high heels are probably the most versatile of all the heels, they are classic! They work with dresses, skirts, shorts, slacks, capri's....they are casual, dressy, formal they are a dream and a super must have in every closet.

Stilettos are the sexy sister to high heels. They definitely spark up anything from jeans to shorts, but if not put together right can go slutty, its a thin line, if you choose to wear them in the office wear it with pants or when a skirt that comes below the knee. Ideal for cocktail wear every girl need at least two pair.

The platform honestly is another variation of the wedge, its almost a blend of the wedge and the stiletto, the same rules apply with the stiletto.

Just remember to invest in quality when buying shoes. Also last but certainly not least for the love of God it does not matter how fly the shoe, how much it cost or anything like that, if you don't know how to walk in them you might as well stay seated.
Wear the shoes, don't let them wear you! Have a fabulous weekend!
Your girl
JeniqueK

Every woman can wear red lipstick I swear!

2011-10-19T05:14:00.000-07:00

You know so many of us truly think red lipstick is something whores wear or just think they cant pull it off. That's an urban myth! Lets break down that wall and realize that red is glamorous. The right red lip and some mascara can go a long way. The first thing you need to realize is that there are different shades of red. There is true red, blue-red, orange-red, pink-red, brown-red, burgundy I mean it could go on. We haven't even gotten into lip gloss, lip stains, matte lipsticks, mineral lipsticks, etc, etc, etc.... When you buy the red lipstick you want choose a brand that is rich in pigment (this will insure that your color and applications will last) to test this out rub a little on the back of your hand, the purpose of this is to see how easily it goes on and how the color comes out of the tube. If you are pressing hard and hardly see the color throw it away for the store (just kidding)move on to the next brand. Things are kind of easier now because now half the products out now are labeled as pigment-rich, but test it out anyway. Because of all the different types of red out there you need to know you skin tone:
1) For my pale skin girls blue-red is for you.

2) For my fair or beige skin mamas pink-red works nice.

3) For my tan and olive skin chics orange and brown reds are fabulous on you

4) For my brown sisters, we can get away with alot, true-red, brown-red, burgundy, we can do this because of the pigment in our skin.

Some quick do's and don't for red lipstick:
Do wear it with classic as well as classy pieces.
Don't wear alot of makeup with it.

Do use it to edge up an outfit.

Don't go out and about and not touch up your lips.
Red lipstick makes a statement! Go light with it if you are not sure on your shade, it is only lipstick, have fun with it, trust me the right shade can turn heads. Love you, mean it!
Your girl
JeniqueK

5 must have accessories that every woman needs!

2011-10-17T07:13:00.000-07:00

Sooooooo yeah, accessories are the finishing touches that pull your outfit together. These are just my personal 5 must haves, of course you can never have enough accessories in your closet but this list works for the beginning fashionista, up and coming fashionista to diva fashionista.
1) Killer Shades - Believe it or not when you put on a pair of shades your attitude changes. Whether you are blocking out the sun or blocking out a person wearing shades sets the tone for your day. The shades you deem killer only have to be killer to you, they could be an awesome vintage find, a gift from your rich boyfriend(we can dream right)or the first name brands that you purchased yourself. They are your killer shades!
2) Sexy Lips - We as women have a very powerful and beautiful feature on our face called lips. They come in all shapes and sizes. They always make a statement, if done right. The trick to sexy lips are moisture, color and texture. You NEVER want to get caught with dry, ashy, crusty lips! You want to pick a lip color that suits you and your look. For work keep it neutral or add a touch of color, for fun keep it solid, bold, popping and vibrant and for flirt do glossy (very sexy). Remember your skin tone and to pre-moisturize your lips and touch-up through out your day.

3) Statement Jewels - So this could fall in to a number of categories (1)necklace (2)earrings (3)rings (4)brooches. Now lets be clear, statement does not mean expensive it means statement! It is suppose to invoke conversation.

4)The Bag - My mom calls this a knock-about bag, this is a bag that matches nothing but you wear with everything. I personally have 3:
(1) my purple hobo

(2) my brown bucket
(3) my black tote
at any point during my week you can catch me with one of the them unless I'm going somewhere special. The key with this is that you do want to invest in these because they will see alot of wear so real leather would be your first choice.

5) Your Attitude - No matter what you wear, what you have, what you do, you need to always have a love myself attitude. This is something that no one can give you, its not about being stuck up or being mean, its about loving and respecting yourself; you do and I promise everyone else will too.

As Always
your girl
JeniqueK

Effortless Sexy

2011-10-14T23:41:00.000-07:00

So you see your favorite celebrities like Joi Bryant, Jenn Aniston, Katie Holmes out shopping or just out doing their thing, looking classy, chic and effortless. To the normal eye it looks like they just threw on their favorite pair of jeans, best heels, an old boyfriends button up or sweater and of course, killer shades. To your local style professional its called effortless. There are 4 key elements to achieve this look
1) Confidence- To pull off any look that is new to you, you need confidence. You can be wearing a potato sack or a 15,000 couture gown, if you don't own that look you're wasting your time and money.

2) Balance- Every look needs balance. You want to balance your accessories with your makeup with your hair with your outfit. It all makes a statement about you.

3) The Fit- No matter how fly you think your outfit is, it don't mean crap if it doesn't fit right. You want to always make sure your pants, jeans, leggings etc... fit you in a manner that is flattering.

4) Your Signature- Everyone important has a signature. The former mayor of Atlanta Shirley Franklin always wore a flower on her lapel, Gwen Stefani has her red lips, the Kardashians have their smokey eyes. What is your signature touch? It really depends on you. Your signature can be as simple as your favorite color or as deep as your dead granny's brooch.

Whatever it is, own it and make it yours. When you put this look together have fun with it and if you are not feeling it, just change. Love you, mean it!
Your girl
JeniqueK

How to layer it up, the right way

2011-10-13T08:07:00.000-07:00

So you want to hang out with some friends, lets say tailgating and its a little cool outside and you don't want to wear a coat, lets say you want a pop of color to and otherwise boring outfit or you want to add a touch of sexy to a playful/casual look. Layering is the answer! The beauty about layering is that its not limited to tank tops, you can layer sweaters, camisole, tee shirts and even tights. Trust your girl! There are 2 keys to layering size and fit. When you start, choose your bottom piece to fit you like skin. If you are doing a button up make it fits to the body,

if you are using a camisole pick a lace one so it peaks out, if you are layering tights and stockings put the more busy pattern on first so it can shine through. When you put your top layer on it should be one size larger then your actual size. The reason for this is so the pieces lay neatly without bunching or gathering. For tights and legging your top layer should be fishnets so you can see the design in tights.

When playing around with this look don't get caught up in colors and patterns focus on size, that's what matters. Remember to always have fun and be confident with your choices. Don't limit yourself,
always your girl
JeniqueK

Ask JeniqueK

2011-10-11T08:05:00.000-07:00

I have a question:
Since I have had children my stomach is way out of proportion for the rest of my body. I usually buy clothes that are way too big i order to cover my stomach but these big clothes make me look huge. I have also tried bodyshapers but they are painful. Any suggesstions?

Amber that is a great question, I think the first thing you need to do is buy pieces that fit, you also want to buy quality pieces.
For example great fitting jeans, a blazers

or more empire waist style tops and dress,

you want to stay away from spandex, cheap fabrics and extra busy patterns.

You want to use wide belts to help create a waist as well as help hold in your stomach.
The rule of thumb is if you wear a super fitted bottom wear a loose top, fitted top, loose bottom. And last but not least body shapers are awesome, I myself own a few mainly to smooth everything out, but you again can not buy a cheap one.

Invest in two pair a black pair and a flesh tone pair to start, you want to buy one true to your size, buying a smaller size hurts you more then help you, wearing a smaller size creates muffin tops and all kinds of additional problems. Spanks are a really good brand to go with. At the end of the day just have fun with whatever you decide and keep it fab with a pair of heels!
always your girl
JeniqueK

A few fact or fiction beauty secrects you may have heard or been told.......

2011-10-07T08:08:00.000-07:00

(1) Is it bad to sleep in makeup?
Yes! Sleeping in full face makeup is not good for your skin because it clogs your pores. Washing your face daily and developing skin care routine is important.

(2) The more exspensive the products are so much better the the cheaper ones.
Loud and wrong again, just kidding honestly, its all about reading labels. Know and understand your needs and you will know and understand how to shop for products; SPF, Aloe Vera, Vitamin E, Cocoa & or Shea Butter are things to look for. Truth is sometime the store brand is just as good as the name brands but just try it all out for yourself, you can always, always return what you don't use.

Have a great friday,
your girl
JeniqueK

Blush, to wear or be square......

2011-10-03T23:11:00.000-07:00

Every women needs blush, the reason is that blush is a magical tool that wakes your face up no matter how tired it looks. I think the problem is in the application, type of blush and the art of matching the correct blush with your skin-tone. There are 3 main types of blush, powder is the most popular, creme is the most versitile and liquid is the most difficult.

(1) For light or fair compextions go with apricot and peachy tones.

(2) For tan-med complextions go with gold and rose tones, also coral looks beautiful.

(3) For dark and my chocolate girls berry tones and believe it or not, orange.

When applying powder blush you want to use a blush brush (they are usually angled which is great because it glides along your cheeks)

you want to apply lightly on the apples of your cheeks (its easier to add more blush then take away). With creme blush it looks more natural when you apply it with your fingers, you can also mix two or more shades to create a new one for yourself. Liquid, for me tends to be very messy and is best applied with a sponge, if done right cheeks look flushed. Apply in an area with natural light if possible.
Adding blush to your daily routine takes an extra minute but the results are noticable. Have fun with it and if all else fails, bronzer works for everyone. Love you mean it!
Your girl,
JeniqueK

Over accessorizing is a crime.....so is under accessorizing

2011-10-02T09:29:00.000-07:00

So lets say you are meeting friends for happy hour, you just got off work, rush home, take off your work clothes throw on a white tee shirt and your favorite pair of jeans and a pair of heels ( Can't get any more basic then that right)

What's next? Me being the girl I am, I can take several directions:
(A) add a fedora or kangol hat

(B) add a couple of brooches to that plain white tee

(C) layer a couple of necklaces

(D) pack on tons of bangles and/or some bracelets

(E) a big cocktail ring

(F) a pair of funky earrings

the list goes on.... Now any one of these accessories works, the trick now is how to combine a few of these together. Balance is the key. Heres how what ever accessories you choose needs to be connected whether by colors, textures or theme.

If you want to go with shades of a certain color or a combination of two color FAB! Try mixing crystals with metal. Go hippie with hand carved pieces. Mix Native American piece with Asian and African pieces. Now again balance is the key along with fun and confidence is your guide. Remember its just playing dress up and you can always take it off. Love you, mean it!
Your Girl
JeniqueK

Unibrows are not sexy, trust me......

2010-01-12T20:02:00.000-08:00

So, it hit me like a ton of bricks one day when I saw a little girl, she couldn't have been more then nine or ten years old with a UNIBROW!!!! Now the old me would have whipped out my tweezers and went to work but one, this wasn't my kids and two, she was a kid. She gets it from her parents and it is their job to fix at least until she is a teenager. Now for you adults with unibrows shame, shame, shame. Nobody really thinks looking like "Bert" is sexy, charming or interesting.
How do we fix this? Waxing, tweezing, and threading are the most popular and effective. Waxing is when you use hot wax and cloth strips to remove unwanted hair. Its quick and lasts 2 to 3 weeks depending the person. The down side to waxing is if the wax is too hot it will burn your flesh, also alot of times the professional has to go back in and tweez you anyway. Tweezing is the most precise form of brow grooming however it is painfully. Your grooming professional has to be quick or it will feel like you are being stabbed in the forehead. Not to many professional strictly tweez. It is usually done in combination with razor or waxing. Finally threading, this is and old technique used with a thread and quick hands. Your very skilled professional will quickly shape your brows and almost painlessly. The downside to threading is you have to hold your own brow to help your pro.
The things we have chatted about are not only for women, men are strongly encouraged to loose their unibrows too, again there is nothing sexy about Bert love you, mean it
your girl
JeniqueK

For the love of God buy a thong!

2009-12-01T19:51:00.000-08:00

Okay, so you are going out on a night of fun with your girls or your man or better yet, you are just going out. Your hair is fly, your face is beat to perfection, outfit is on point with the perfect pair of shoes. Flawless until you turn around and see bumpy, tacky panty - line! Ladies, ladies, ladies there is nothing sexy about that. Smooth bottom is a sexy one. Go to the mall, Wal-Mart, Victoria's Secret, hell go to Ross and buy a thong and or a g-string. Thongs and g-strings can be uncomfortable but you will get use to it. Now some of you may even be wondering what is the difference between the two, well, a g-string is smaller than a thong with the triangle front and literal string in the back. A thong tends to have a mini matching triangle in the back that flows into the string. The key thing to remember when shopping for which ever you choose is fit and fabric. Make sure it fits perfect or close to it because too big will bunch up and gather and too small can lead to physical problems with your area. Either way its not a good look. So in conclusion we want to make sure the next time some one is checking out your ass its because its round, smooth and pretty not because of the granny panties underneath. Love you, mean it,

your girl

JeniqueK