Bringing Beauty & Plus + Fashion from the Bronx

“All I need is coffee, Jesus and long lashes” Happy long weekend from the no eyelash gang 😂. (at Bronx, NY) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTe6nCUrPxW/?utm_medium=tumblr

Today’s photo dump. Although I’m a New Yorkers there’s still some parts of the city I haven’t visited. Central Parks fountain being one of them. Got to listen to some cool music. Got some nostalgia. I used to sing this song for rehabilitation centers. I was enjoying my day, until I remembered that Central Park was built over what used to be a mostly affluent African American community. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, look up Seneca Village 19th Century village. Once the veil comes off, you can never put it back on DAMN! - unveiling social theory. (at Central Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTYdYA8jJoz/?utm_medium=tumblr

Summer’s over and I’m okay with that. 🍁 I’m a fall baby through and through!! 😂 Went neutral for the transition but I low key really miss my @officiallacquerstudio press-ons. I get my fix by applying their nail oil. It also smells divine. Like what I imagine Erykah Badu sanctuary would smell like. So goood!! #nails #nailart https://www.instagram.com/p/CTVrBD0FfHz/?utm_medium=tumblr

Ate some wings, talked some ish and drank some thangs over the weekend. Did y’all know you can have a service sketch your soulmate and predict the location you will meet them. I’m dubious but anxiously waiting to see if it’s true. Would you be willing to try this service. Let me know…. Tried @byamicole and felt young and dewy. Decided to take some impromptu pictures on the rooftop (at Bronx, NY) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSXiylzFyYN/?utm_medium=tumblr

Is applying makeup super overwhelming? I don’t know about you, but I like to break down my tasks or they seem overwhelming. I know a lot of y’all think makeup is super overwhelming with 𝑎𝑙𝑙 the different steps but if you think of it as 10 Steps or Less. Not so overwhelming right!!! Let me show you how. Did I miss a step? #simplemakeup #makeupstepbystep #simplifyyourlife #everydaymakeup (at Bronx, NY) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSNqDyvDlnC/?utm_medium=tumblr

One more month before the kids go back to school. Countdown begins. Delta stay put b*tch. (at Bronx, NY) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSDTnlmlank/?utm_medium=tumblr

Chopped cheese gaslight … Decent weekend. Sat in the sun ☀️, a lot.. played, ate good food, talked to friends aka family. Bleached the knots of a wig for the first time, didn’t have time to put it on. Put in my input for my oldest daughters next hair color ( she changes it bi-weekly) Talked about hard truths. While walking into dinner was asked “where did you get your @telfarglobal bag?” Responded: “I secured the bag” Responded: (at Bronx, NY) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSCsytJFusx/?utm_medium=tumblr

C A T F I S H See my stories to see what I’m talking about y’all these filters be out here 🐈 🎣 people 😂 Makeup companies tagged ❤️ (at Bronx, NY) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRpnam1lYMo/?utm_medium=tumblr

<<<NEW EPISODE >>> Naomi Osaka states "it's okay to not be okay". As I advocate for my own mental health, I have some thoughts about Osaka's comments. Although Black Love Doc is done for the season, relationship hurdles still need to be managed. I discuss Episode 3 where the couples talk about introducing children to the mix, So many makeup drops and with everyone wanting a piece of the beauty industry pie, which beauty brands will you be supporting? After the BLM civil unrest in 2020, many brands vowed to make a difference in their companies and provide more representation but Refinery 29 says it is all performative. I have thoughts ya'll!! #loveandmakeuppodcast #blackpodcasts #blacklovepodcast #blackkbeauty I love kee-keeing with you. Listen wherever podcasts 🎙 are heard 👂🏽 (at Bronx, NY) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRZQ1E_os1U/?utm_medium=tumblr

“Chase after happiness and love like you would a pot or gold.” Deep in my feelings today and also binging The Bachelorette. These two things together, no bueno 😂 (at Bronx, NY) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRW7lUdFrn7/?utm_medium=tumblr

So I’ve been trying to catch up… I took a few weeks off of the podcast and I’ve been doing short episodes to get up to speed. The recording is the easy part. The editing, a whole other ballgame. New episode dropping tomorrow, maybe even tonight if I’m feeling REal productive 😂 I took this photo when I was taping my recordings of myself doing the podcast while doing my makeup. I be overachieving y’all 😂 In the meantime check out previous episodes of @loveandmakeuppodcast on all podcast streaming platforms. Tag #loveandmakeuppodcast and give me some feedback!! I can’t get better if I don’t know what wrong 😂 💋 Marteekah (at Bronx, NY) https://www.instagram.com/p/CREvYXRFSXL/?utm_medium=tumblr

“I’ve learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone.” - Maya Angelou Today was the Hometown Heroes Ticker Tape Parade in NYC While I was watching the footage on the screen I was flooded with a wave of gratitude for the heroes in my life. They went into work day in and day out. Showed up when it would have been so easy to turn away and throw in the towel. My friends, my partner. I talked to Tanya nearly everyday during the pandemic. EH 👏🏽 VE 👏🏽 RY 👏🏽 day. Even though she was busy navigating first responders through New York’s transportation system. Jocelyn who made sure I was SANITIZED the house down and who let her daughter do virtual playtime’s and socially distant playtime with Aria. At one point we were really risking it all just to make sure our kids felt some sort of normalcy! She helped me when I got sick 😷 and made sure I got my 🍑 to the hospital because I was too scared to make the decision on my own. She did all this while experiencing tremendous loss and making sure New York’s sickest had hospital beds to get better. My partner… who helped DV victims during the pandemic, did 12 hours+ shifts during civil unrest and dealt with me; I was no walk in the park yall!! 🥴😆 These are my personal heroes. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart… I’d do a pandemic with yall any day (but I’d rather we just get past this one first 😂) Please help me say thank you 🙏🏽 below 👇🏽. https://www.instagram.com/p/CRC-ky6FDbL/?utm_medium=tumblr

The truth about my anxiety The most difficult part of dealing with my anxiety is -psychosomatic symptoms. “When physical symptoms are caused or made worse by your mental state, it’s called psychosomatic.” -Healthline While I don’t have to share this I choose to because I would hate for someone in my community to be experiencing the same thing and feel alone. The symptoms of chronic stress include: headaches migraine muscle tension and soreness digestive issues such as diarrhea, stomach pain, and appetite changes sleep issues or disorders feelings of sluggishness and so many more. It’s so frustrating not knowing if my symptoms are REAL when they FEEL real and for the past month I’ve dealt with one or more of these symptoms; it hasn’t been fun. So if you’re out there and are going through this or this sounds like something you may be experiencing. You’re not alone. Have a great Sunday y’all and let’s be kind to one another. #mentalhealthawareness #anxietydisorders #psychosomaticsymptoms #anxietywontakemedown 💋 Marteekah (at Bronx, NY) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ6vTH8pqGP/?utm_medium=tumblr

Doing “influencer” ish on the feed today. If you didn’t catch my “what’s in my bag?!” stories and literally have nothing else to do with your time (this is a joke) this rainy Thursday you can watch me ramble about: ▪️The best sanitizing kit organizer (available on Amazon) ◾️Snacks to keep on-the-go ◼️Allowing yourself to wear your luxury pieces Does anyone else horde their “luxury” pieces for special occasions? (at Bronx, NY) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQziwxClcAS/?utm_medium=tumblr

🎶 it’s the first of the month 🎶 This is the beginning of Q3 for some of us. I’m just hoping I can stay focused!! (at Bronx, NY) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQy49HyFZGI/?utm_medium=tumblr

This is all late news but on this episode I’m discussing major bathing suit drop from our favorite baddie, Tabria Majors. The internet exploded with this one and she did not disappoint. #tabriaxftf Christian Siriano is making plus-size brides very happy. Now we can hope to look back at our wedding pictures and be completely happy with the dress. Get your coint ready!! Speaking of coins, how difficult is it to manage finances with your partner? In episode 502 of Black Love Doc, they discuss finances and relationships and we have thoughts ya'll. Lastly, it seems like EVERYONE has their hands in the makeup industry pot and couture brands are not to left behind. #loveandmakeuppodcast #blackpodcasts #blacklovepodcast #blackkbeauty I love kee-keeing with you all every week, (well most weeks 🤷🏽‍♀️) lets continue cutting it up on... Listen wherever podcast are heard 👂🏽 (at Bronx, NY) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQxOmz9B3b6/?utm_medium=tumblr

Gathering “Where I started” pictures for wherever I’m goin’ Two things I heard this week that lifted my spirits. “The pursuit is the purpose and the pursuit is honorable” - @nicolewalters “Are you gonna chase clout, or are you gonna embrace calling”. @stevenfurtick (got this gem from @yvonneorji page) I’m in the waste NONE of the TALENTS GOD gave YOU season. (at Bronx, NY) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQt5opBFpx2/?utm_medium=tumblr