A monochromatic outfit can be one of the easiest outfits you can possibly pull together.  It is ideal for the fashionista as well as the fashionably challenged.  

So what exactly is a monochromatic outfit? 

It's Spring....in some parts of the country.  Not quite here in Chicago yet or maybe...

Today's look is all about the sneakers.  The Reebok Freestyle Hi Patent sneaker is a classic.  You may recognize this sneaker paired with leg warmers as the ultimate 80s workout shoe...

I'm a complete fan of "the switch up" and the notion of "get you a girl that can do both"....

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Let me let you in on a little secret...

Look at the white shoes!  Look at the white shoes!  Y'all remember that from Martin?  Welll, I guess I can say that Jerome, from Martin, kind of inspired this look hehe....

Just the other day I was having a conversation with a few people and I mentioned that I like noise.  I am the type of person who likes to...

I would have never thought that velour outfits would make a comeback.  I remember when everyone was rocking velour tracksuits from rappers like...

Lately, all I want to wear is sweats and hoodies.  Everyday.  ALL day.  I mean, it's like negative 100 in Chicago and I just want to be warm and comfortable.  Though...

Christmas is unfortunately over but that doesn't necessarily mean that the holiday parties are over.  With New Year's Eve coming in a few short days, you may...

Hey hey!  I'm back with another review, this time, for skincare products!  I have been using the Ethno Lab Soothing Lime Cleanser and the Exfoliating Glycolic Toner for about 3 or so weeks.  I wanted to use it long enough to give you a full review.  So, here we go...

Maybelline Super Stay full coverage foundation is one of few drugstore full coverage foundations on the market.  It has made a major splash in the beauty community so...

Can you believe that Valentine's Day is right around the corner!? 

For some of you that question sparked excitement, for some indifference, and then...

I have been on a quest to develop a skincare regimen especially with the dry, cold weather that winter brings.  I already have normal to dry skin so...

If I haven't mentioned before (which I think I have) but just in case I haven't, I am a lover of drugstore makeup.  And by drugstore I mean, not just affordable makeup but makeup I can easily purchase from my local Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid, Walmart, Target, etc...

You may have browsed the beauty aisles of your local drugstore or even taken a visit to your local beauty store and have come across makeup primer.  If you're anything like me, you probably passed that right on up and didn't give it a second look.  However...

So, it's the new year and you want to slay 2017.  One of your goals may be to do better with your makeup or get into wearing makeup all together.  If that's you, I got you girl!  I'm here to help.  I'm always trying to learn more about makeup and makeup application myself...

Have you ever watched a makeup Youtube video and after it was done (most likely before it was done) you thought to yourself, "what!?  I need to use all those products?! 

If you hadn't noticed, matte lips are super popular right now.  Everyone is on a quest for the perfect matte lip colors.  However, those lipsticks can be very drying to your lips and leave your lips looking....

For the last several years, I have taken time out at the end of every year to jot down goals for the year to come.  I'm sure many of you can attest to...

It has officially been 1 year of blogging here on JIMS and in one sense, I feel like "wow it's already been a year!"  In another sense, I feel like "Geez, it's only been a year!?"  This first year of blogging has been...

Have you ever while scrolling through the timelines of your social media channels or even after you've closed out of the app, suddenly felt down or inadequate?  Or maybe...

Summer is quickly approaching and many of you will be taking road trips and long plane rides on your way to your fabulous vacations or chilling poolside or beachside all summer long.  If that's you or if you are just someone who likes to read...

Today is my wedding anniversary!  I can not believe it has been two years already since I got the opportunity to marry the man of my dreams.

I have been struggling all week with what I should post about here on the blog this week.  The other night at sometime after 2am, after being sound asleep, I just could not continue to sleep.  I went from sleeping so peacefully to...

Even before I ever knew him, I prayed for him.  I prayed that he would be a man of integrity, great character, love, strength, faith, and the list goes on.  I prayed that my will would align with God's will and that...

Let me introduce you to Grace.  You may know her.  She probably showed up in the form of a grade of a "B" on a test when you KNOW you did not adequately study.  If not, you may have met her when you were offered that job that you were totally unqualified for or maybe...

I often hear and maybe have even said myself once upon a time, "I'm waiting on my Boaz".  I'm sure many of you can relate and if you are one of those people "waiting for your Boaz", I want to encourage you to reflect on this question, Am I prepared for Boaz?...

A year ago today, never would I have imagined that I would be celebrating my next birthday as a resident of Chicago and the launch of a new blog.  However, when you let God lead, he'll open doors you had no idea could even be opened for you...