BEAUTY MUST HAVES...AT THE MOMENT

I made a beauty favorites YT video but my laptop is giving me some issues at the moment, so I never had the chance to upload it.  I wanted to feature some of the products that I'm obsessing, at the moment.  

I purchased a set of Sigma brushes a couple of months ago, and out of the 8 of them I purchased, these two have got to be my favorites.  The F82 is the Round Kabuki brush.  This has got to be the best brush to use, when applying liquid foundation.  It leaves a smooth flawless finish.  My other favorite is the the F05 Small Contouring brush.  This is my truly my go to brush.  This brush is perfect for contouring.  It really gets in the hollows of your cheeks.  

If there is a product of 2011 that I would say was my favorite, it would definitely be the Clinique Superfine Liner for Brows.  If you want those perfect natural looking brows, I promise you, this product will do the trick.  I've used numerous brow pencils and powders, and none of them gave me the natural brow look like this product does.  It has a retractable pencil that is thin enough to allow you to draw natural looking hairs on your brows.  It is pricey, about $16.00, but worth every cent.  

SHOE LOVING "SHOEDAZZLE RIDING BOOTS"

I'm not a fan of Shoedazzle, in fact I'm going to cancel my membership, but I have a credit for one more pair, so I'm hanging on till I see one that is worth purchasing.  I got these faux leather riding boots from Shoedazzle back in October, and it's only now, that I have had the opportunity to wear them, since the weather has cooled down in Miami.  I didn't end up taking a pic of the entire outfit.  It wasn't that flattering.  I was actually on my way to a dr's appointment and decided to look nice since I rarely get a chance to play dress up, anymore.  

OUTFIT OF THE NIGHT (ALL BLACK & SUMMA DIS)

Last weekend, was my hubby's annual birthday party.  It was an all black party, but this year, I opted to wear a different color.  This is what I wore...

Dress: Asos

Shoes: Aldos (not shown)

TRUE LIFE "I HAVE BELLS PALSY"

Open your eyes and keep them open without blinking them.  Feel the tears and the strain?  Well that is what I'm going through at this present moment.  This week, I woke up and instantly felt different.  I pulled out a mirror and noticed that my eyes looked odd.  One eye looked normal, while the other eye looked extremely alert.  I brushed my teeth and realized I couldn't spit.  The entire left side of my face was completely numb.  I got dressed and went into the ER where I was then taken to the Labor/Delivery area since I'm over 20 weeks into my pregnancy.  I was seen by the Neuro team who had to rule out "stroke" as a possibility of my condition.  After some test, they diagnosed me with Bells Palsy.  Bells Palsy is a condition that affects the neurological system.  Your face becomes completely numb, which doesn't allow you to do normal facial functions like blink or close your eyes properly, raise your eye brows, and have a lack of movement in your lips, which in my case has caused me to slur when I speak.  This condition last between 1-2 months and medication is used to help speed up the recovery.  There are also facial exercises I do at home to help in the recovery process.  This whole ordeal has been stressful for me, because I was in the process of taking professional pics and my baby shower is less than a month away.  Not being able to smile has been the hardest part of it all.  My face isn't as droopy has other cases, but I still have the effects of Bells Palsy.  You don't have to be pregnant to get Bells Palsy, though my nurse told me that those that are pregnant are more prone to getting it.  There are no concrete reasons as to why a person is diagnosed with this condition, but at least there is a cure.  

MAC PURCHASES

I stopped off at MAC to make some purchases this week and this is what I got...Gold Deposit MSF, Raizin blush, and Rebel (satin) lipstick.  Am I the only one who has a man that despises the fact that we as women love to wear makeup.  I swear I have to literally go on a solo trip to the mall when I want to do some shopping.  Anywho, if you don't know, I'm on instagram and you can follow me on @realchattypatty and see my life through photographs.

THIRD TRIMESTER "THE LAST STRETCH"

Wow, how time has flown.  I'm officially in my third trimester of pregnancy and I'm already feeling the changes in my body.  Unlike the second trimester, I'm having difficulties sleeping.  If I even get 4 hours of sleep, a day, I'm lucky.  I'm also wobbling when I walk because of the pain I feel in both my back and legs.  My pelvic area is so painful, especially when I'm in bed.  It literally takes me about 2 minutes to roll over in bed.  It takes me much longer to get out of it.  My little princess has been moving a lot and kicking.  I actually look forward to her kicks cause I know that she is alive and well. I've increased my water intake, not by force, surprisingly.  I'm actually craving water like no other.  I've also added Iron supplements to my daily prenatal vitamins, since I've been feeling a bit light headed and weak.  Emotionally, I'm feeling terrified at the thought of going through labor.  I'm not sure if its my constant viewing of TLC's "A Baby Story" or me constantly viewing videos on YouTube of women in labor, but I'm afraid.  You never know your pain tolerance until that moment happens.  At times, I feel that I have a high tolerance level, but when women describe the entire ordeal, I wonder if I'm strong enough.  I want to start doing some prenatal Yoga to get my body prepared for labor, along with some walking, around the park.  I do a lot of walking at work, but it may not be enough.  I'm also stressed with trying to get my room baby ready for the arrival while trying to find a venue for my baby shower.  If I had someone to take control of both, I would be in heaven right now, but I'm too much of a control freak to allow that to happen.  I hope that everything falls into place.

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AMY WINEHOUSE LIONESS: HIDDEN TREASURES REVIEW

I've been a fan of Amy Winehouse since her platinum selling Back To Black album.  She came on the scene with a different look, attitude and the most soulful voice since Etta James.  I already felt such a  connection with her "I don't give a fuck" attitude, so it was heartbreaking to hear of her untimely death.  Picking up Lioness: Hidden Treasures, once again, brought me back to why I loved this woman so much.  I'm simply in love with this album.  If you're looking for a an album of new tracks, you may be disappointed, since many of the tracks are covers of some legendary songs, with a soulful/jazzy twist.  The album includes 12 tracks.  My favorite tracks are Our Day Will Come, which has a reggae/ska feel, Like Smoke, which features Nas, and Bestfriends, Right?  Don't be surprised if you shed a tear or two, so if you're experiencing a breakup, I suggest you don't listen to it alone.  Lol.  This album is a must have!