To-TEA-ly Bri

I've always been that girl who looks forward to the new year. So many amazing things happen with the new year. Although I've never been one to say the cliche "New Year, New Me," I do believe this is a great opportunity to make a better you. They say your goals are more likely to come true if you write them down... well here goes nothing! Be A Goal Digger!  So this year, I have a lot of things in mind that I want to truly work on. I've noticed that in my life, I tend to start things and not really follow through with them. So this is the year to change that. Below, I'm listing some of the goals I have set for myself and how I plan to achieve them. This isn't all of my goals, of course. But this is just a few that I think may resonate with you as well. Health This year, I want to be all-around healthier and more body-conscious. Right before the new year started, I got a membership at a yoga studio, and I am so excited to say that I have bee...

Life Update! :) I have been on a sort of hiatus from my blog for the last week and a half. While gone, I have been traveling, studying, spending time with friends and family, and getting my life together for my upcoming move. If you follow me on Instagram (@12bre45) you have probably seen some of the photos I snapped throughout my adventures.  The first major thing I did, was take a trip to Oxford, Mississippi! This is where I finally made my announcement about my acceptance to the Ole Miss Biochemistry Ph.D program! I am so excited to be starting here in the fall. There will be an entire post coming soon about my trip to Oxford and the process it took for me to be accepted into this program. Once settled into my new home, I will have a post about my entire moving experience. I also want to share with you all my thoughts on going to an HBCU for my undergraduate studies and then transitioning into a PWI for graduate school. This last post will also feature a very special ...

Every girl has their top make-up products that they just CAN NOT live without! These products are what I call Holy Grail Products! My Holy Grail Products along with a full review of each are listed below. Enjoy!! My Holy Grail Make-Up Products Anastasia Dip-Brow Pomade If there's a product that I don't leave my house without putting on, it is this one!! This pomade is perfect for filing in your eyebrows quickly and easily. A little goes a long way for this product. I apply this using the Anastasia Beverly Hills Angled Brush and Spooly double-sided brush. This makes taking this product to go very simple. Mac Pro-Longwear Waterproof Foundation I didn't like wearing foundation until I started wearing this one! This foundation is a light to medium coverage product and is quite buildable. I have combination skin (dry around my nose and mouth, and oily in my T-Zone) and this product works wonders in all areas of my face, providing moisture, and giving my ski...

As some of you may know, I am a total Lipstick Junkie ! I pretty much wear some sort of lipstick every single day. For me, my lipstick serves as a bold addition to my outfit. And the summer is the perfect time to play with bright or daring colors! Below are my Top 5 Lipsticks for Summer 2016 ! Top- Bottom: In The Spirit, Stone, Intoxica, Rebel, Heroine Heroine This lippie is a bright purple matte shade from Mac Cosmetics. This color is perfect for all occasions for a fun and sassy look. This color has a great formula that allows the product to glide on easily and stay put for the entire day. Rebel This color is the perfect deep berry for a more natural every day look. This is a Satin finish lipstick from Mac Cosmetics. It is easy to pair this with either neutral make-up looks or dramatic night-time looks. This shade looks great on a wide range of skin tones, giving more dimension to your natural lip color. Intoxica This fuchsia pink shade is a fun pop of co...