Lipstick Beauty Looks for African American Women

I am a sucker for a good lipstick. I used to be afraid of wearing lipstick but my sister and best friends totally converted me! Here are some amazing looks for African American women to try and of course anyone else!  Color lipstick works for everyone!

I love this entire look! Her hair looks simple with her soft waves and her bright pink lipstick adds a pop of color to her overall look.

I <3 Top Buns! There are perfect for any face! I am loving the refined look of her top bun paired with her red lipstick. And her outfit is on point!

I have always loved  how crazy curls look on any woman! Her whole look is simple and casual with her curly hairstyle, jean jacket, printed top, and pink lips.

Word of advice: Don't avoid color! Color lipstick is the perfect beauty product to perk up your whole face!

I'ma take your grandpa's style!

I found the coolest grandpa sweater on my thrift shopping trip with my sis a couple weeks ago! I don't own any cool printed sweaters so this one was perfect!

My Sweater Outfit:
Printed Sweater- $5.99, Savers
Gold Chain Necklace- $4.99, Savers
Black Leggings- $6.00, Cotton On
Black Suede Chelsea Boots- $5.00, Cotton On

Never Grow Up

I had a blast with the besties in Los Angeles last night. The only person missing was my twin : (
Here's some flicks!

My OOTD:
Black Spiked Boater Hat- $12.99, Forever 21
Nude Silk Top- $3.99, Goodwill
Levi High Wasited Shorts in Black- $4.99- Goodwill
Louis Vuitton Bag- $4.99, Ardvark's Thrift Store (Best Vintage find ever!!!)

Meeting Sirah was the best moment of the night! She is a true definition of a 'bad bitch'  lol Her performance was amazing!

With Vanjess creating a mini photo shoot!

The night was an ultimate success! 

Chasing The Saturdays!

Chasing The Saturdays reality show is my new obsession! I have been loving this UK girl group since '09. It's crazy to see them now being so successful in the United States. I'm soo in love with their accents!

Chasing The Saturdays comes on every Sunday 10/9c on E!
Here are some of their songs that are perfect for dancing around your room in your knickers! : p
What about Us
Higher
All Fired Up
Issues 
Up 
I Just Can't Get Enough 

Happy Valentine's Day OOTD!

Happy Valentine's Day!
Although I had a night  filled with chocolate covered strawberries and watched Pretty in Pink alone I still had a great day :)
Here's my OOTD:

Black Striped Chiffon Top- $5.99, Goodwill
Heart Pin- $1.00, Yard Sale Find! 
Levi High Waisted Shorts- $4.99, Goodwill
Black Lace Thigh Highs- $2.99, Walmart 

Hologram Nails

I am loving these! They remind me of my 90's childhood when Spice Girls and Stickers were all the rage : )

I need this polish ASAP! 

Outfit of the Day

Here's some flicks of my OOTD ! : )

What I was wearing:
Sequin Crop Jacket- $9.99, Ross
LOVECHASER Crop top- $6.99, Ross
Levi High Waisted Shorts- $4.99, Goodwill
Black Sheer Tights- $3.99, Walmart

Be Minnie Mouse for a Day!

Be Minnie Mouse for a Day! by charmaine-goodwin featuring stretchy bracelets

Topshop polka dot t shirt
topshop.com

Topshop black jeans
topshop.com

Accessorize ballerina flat shoes
accessorize.com

Oasis stretchy bracelet
$22 - oasis-stores.com

Black eyewear
banggood.com

Style Session: Simple White Blouse

I created this look to vamp up a simple white top. Adding high waisted shorts with a bold blazer are perfect to compliment any basic. The shoes just add an extra Va Va Voom! Pair with messy waves and edgy sunnies.

Dress up: Simple White Blouse by charmaine-goodwin featuring short jackets

Vneck shirt
udobuy.com

H M short jacket
$47 - hm.com

Levi's denim shorts
$67 - farfetch.com

Giuseppe Zanotti high heel shoes
$970 - colette.fr

Rocker Chic

Rocker Chic by charmaine-goodwin featuring leopard scarves

White shirt
$38 - bfamouslondon.com

Zara black and white heels
zara.com

Alexander McQueen leopard scarve
$460 - montaignemarket.com

One Night Only

I was soo excited to attend a Pre-Grammy party last night with my friends Vanjess and Morgan. It was an ultimate blast! And now some flicks! : )

My OOTD of choice:
Leopard Print Dress- $7.99, Goodwill
Acid Wash Denim Jacket- $7.99, Goodwill
Gray Chain Shoulder Bag- $14.99, Ross
Gold Jewelry- Gifted 

It was soo fun seeing Carly Rae Jepsen perform her hit Call Me Maybe! Of course I was singing along! I was loving the pearl encrusted leather skirt she was wearing!

Donald Glover aka Childish Gambino! He was such a cool guy! Meeting him made my night : )

Style Idol: Lauren Conrad

I was feeling creative so I created some looks on http://www.polyvore.com/ of outfits

I find inspiration from or just think are awesome!

Here's a simple outfit Lauren Conrad is wearing. I love the simple black jeans with a fun Cheetah print top, bag, and flats. And of course her bun!

Grant, most of these items picture below are too expensive for my budget but
 interpreting looks are easy to do if you head to a local thrift store.

Lauren Conrad Inspired Look by charmaine-goodwin featuring mid-rise jeans

J Crew military shirt
jcrew.com

MiH Jeans mid-rise jeans
$235 - houseoffraser.co.uk

Tory Burch bow ballet flat
$260 - harveynichols.com

Chanel handbag
moaat.com

Hey Macklemore! Can we go thrift shopping??

Yes, I am proud to say that I am an avid thirfter. I love going to thrift stores to find unique pieces especially if I find a one of a kind item.

My twin sis, a thrifter as well took me to a thrift store called Thrift Trader in San Diego where you can buy items and or sell/trade items. It was too cool! Here's a quick flick of us shopping : )

This is my life wrapped up in song : ) If you haven't heard it take a listen! 

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis- Thrift Shop feat. Wanz

Outfit of the Day

It was freezing cold for a couple days at school a couple weeks ago so I tried to stay inside my car for as long as I could. Here are some quick flicks of what I wore to stay warm :)

 

 

Makeup:
Lips
Covergirl Wetslicks Fruit Spritzers in Rasberry Splash- $5.49, Walmart
Eyes
Estee Lauder Eye Shadow in Hot Cinnamon- gifted
Maybelline New York Eyestudio Cream Liner in Blackest Black- $6.99, Walmart
Face
Urban Decay De-Slick Mattifying Powder- $32.00, Sephora

Outfit: 
Brown Cape Jacket- Mom's
Leopard Scarf- Mom's
Basic Gray V-Neck- $7.99, Ross
Forever 21 Nail Polish in Pink- $2.80, Forever 21

V Day is on it's way!

Man, January flew by. Now with it being February, stores like Target and Walmart keep reminding me of Valentine's Day distant presence. Right now, I have no special guy in my life and I am totally fine with that!

I am very excited to announce that my Valentine's Day will consist of a movie marathon. So far I planning to watch Pretty in Pink, The Wedding Planner, and Like Crazy. Of course I will have some chocolate goodies close by as I'm watching! :)

Know of any other good romance movies? What will you be doing on Valentine's day? (All can answer whether single or taken!) :)
Leave a comment below!