How to stay stylish yet comfortable over Thanksgiving Break!

Hey guys,
  Ever wonder how to stay comfortable over Thanksgiving break? I know so many people that get so consumed with cooking and preparing that they forget that while also being comfortable while engaging in the activities of Thanksgiving you can also be very comfortable. How you may ask?
Well.......
1) Wear flats instead of uncomfortable heels or boots.
Ballet Flats, Oxfords or Loafers are all very comfortable shoes that will allow you to stand for long periods of time but allow you to still look stylish! These flats are from target!

2) Wear simple tops with prints or embellishments
Add some style with your comfort! The cross sweatshirt is from Nordstroms and the embellished sweater is from zappos.

3) Opt for colorful jeans instead of the party dress
You can find colored denim anywhere now a days! You can pair these jeans with any kind of shirt and still look very stylish!

4) If you want to dress up..GO PEPLUM!)
Peplum is so huge right now! This cute shirt is from Urban Outfitters!

5) Accessorise!
Watches, earrings, bracelets, necklaces all allow you to have fun with your style and stay in comfort!
The watch is from Micheal Kors. The peter pan bib necklace is from ASOS.

 

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

~Crystal

Comfort in Style

Comfort in Style by briell19 featuring black booties

Follow me on Youtube

Hello All!

  I have been contemplating starting a YouTube channel for a couple of years and now I think that I am ready to do it!  My channel is called Brielle Chic, you can  SUBSCRIBE  to me HERE. I am so excited about this new journey! Brielle Chic is going to be just like Church Girl Chic in video form! Please support me by subscribing!


Much Love and God Bless!

~Crystal

JOIN ME IN MY 30 DAY WEIGHTLOSS CHALLENGE!

Hello All!

  I told you in my last post to stay tuned for my weight loss challenge and here it is! I had to wait until I was mentally prepared to do it because it is really hard to lose weight when you are not mentally ready. (Just being real). I wanted this 30 day challenge to kick off my healthy lifestyle. I wanted to extend the invitation to all of the readers of Church Girl Chic and Brielle Chic.
  My Goal is to lose a pound a day for 30 days. Now I know that it will be difficult but I am ready for the ride and I hope you are as well! So you may be asking..how is she going to do this? Well I have devised a plan of attack against the fat!

1. I plan on getting 6-8 hours of sleep everyday! I want to be well rested and enough sleep helps fight against weight gain!
2. I plan on eating 5 small meals a day (Three meals Two snacks)
3. I plan on doing a 30 minute cardio session and a 30 minute circuit training session and the morning. In the evening I plan on doing my Insanity workout!
4. Drinking water is going to be very important for me during this weight loss challenge! I am planning on drinking 10-12 cups of water a day (80-96 oz.) I will not drink pop, carbonated drinks or artificial  fruit juices. I will have my cup of Joe and drink tea as well.
5. I will not have any sweets during this challenge! Remember it is good to allow yourself a cheat day. However, because I am trying to lose a pound a day I will not add any sugar to my daily diet.
6. To stay committed to this challenge I plan on posting updates on the blog, on the church girl chic facebook page, twitter and on instagram @crystalbrielle. Instead of posting before pictures on the blog I plan on creating a video to explain the challenge for whoever wants to join me.

This Challenge will begin on Monday November 19, 2012! Join in the fun!

Much Love and God Bless!
~Crystal

My new love: Online Shopping!!!!!!!

Hello Lovelies!
  I am back with my first official post! Since I have been gone I have not had a lot of time to do a lot of things so I discovered "ONLINE SHOPPING!" I promise you, if you do it once, it starts to become an addiction! I love it and over the course of this year I have come across a few boutiques online where I have bought things from and also where I plan on buying some goodies from. Online shopping is so convenient especially if you have a busy schedule such as mine. I have compiled a list of a few online boutiques which I love love love! I hope you guys love them too!

Rebel Royal Boutique
An up and coming boutique that has a lot of trending fashions in stock! The accessories in this boutique is what I love the most! They have a lot of statement jewelry for those risk takers out there! I love this bib necklace  that seems to be a very popular item on the site.

Rebel Royalty Boutique



Mimi Boutique
I love this online boutique because it offers a wide variety of merchandise for different types of customers. This online boutique also offers a lot of trending items at very reasonable prices!

Mimi Boutique


Lola Shoetique
One of my recent finds that I think is going to be my all time favorite is Lola Shoetique! They have a plethora of shoes for every occasion and season! If you want wedges, booties, stilettos, flats of riding boots, they have it all for very very reasonable prices!

Lola Shoetique


Have fun shopping!! Stay tuned for an upcoming 30 day weight loss challenge to prepare for the holidays!

Much Love and God Bless!
~Crystal

Guess who is officially back! Updates and More!

Hello Lovelies!

   I have missed you all so so much! Wow! 2012 has been quite a year but I am back and I am here to stay! So many people deal with things in their lives and I had to deal with my fair share of battles! But through it all God has been good!
   Many of you all know that I have natural hair and today I will be on a panel at the Natural Born Diva Expo in Saginaw MI! I am so loving this! I get asked all of the time on the street about my hair so I may as well do it on a panel, right? I am going to take pictures to share with you all!
   I also started insanity last week and I am going strong! Heading towards week three..Wessup! lol. Anyway, I am also going to document my journey on Church Girl Chic! I can not wait to show you all my progress! Yay! I am in the process of beginning a new blog that is going to be solely dedicated to Fashion, Style, and Beauty! (Be on the lookout for BrielleChic next week you guys!)
   I have had a rough year but God is yet good! I missed you all! I will be back with updates tomorrow!

Much Love and God Bless!
~Crystal

Update: Church Girl Chic is here to stay........

Hello Everyone!
  I thank you for all of the love you guys have showed me! I appreciate everyone of you from the bottom of my heart! After much consideration I have chosen to keep Church Girl Chic. This blog will be a Christian Lifestyle Blog now.  I also will be launching a Fashion and Beauty blog in September. I could not leave Church Girl Chic behind. Church Girl Chic is who I am and what many of my readers are!
 Be on the lookout for Brielle Chic a sister blog to Church Girl Chic. Brielle Chic will touch on Fashion, Health, Beauty and Style! Again I want to thank each and everyone of my supporters! You are greatly appreciated!

Lots of Love!
~Crystal

GOODBYE TO CHURCH GIRL CHIC..HELLO TO THE FUTURE!

HELLO ALL!
  FIRST OF ALL I WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL OF THE FOLLOWERS WHO CONTINUE TO SUPPORT CHURCH GIRL CHIC! YOU GUYS ARE AMAZING! LIFE HIT ME LIKE A TON OF BRICKS OVER THESE PAST FEW MONTHS AND I WAS NOT ABLE TO CONTINUE POSTING. IF YOU FOLLOW CGC ON FACEBOOK, THEN YOU SHOULD KNOW THAT CHURCH GIRL CHIC WILL BE NO MORE. I HAVE TOTALLY NEGLECTED THIS BLOG AND I REALLY JUST WANT TO START OVER.
  NEW AND EXCITING THINGS HAVE COME ABOUT IN MY LIFE, AND BECAUSE OF THAT THE BLOG WILL BE RELAUNCHING IN AUGUST OF THIS YEAR WITH A WHOLE NEW NAME, LOOK AND DIRECTION! I HOPE YOU ALL ARE READY TO TAKE THIS RIDE WITH ME! BECAUSE I KNOW THAT I AM!

MUCH LOVE AND GOD BLESS!
~CRYSAL

GUEST POST:Fashion, Beauty and Makeup Can Improve a Woman's Life

By: Jackie Clark

Women know when they feel the most confident and the most empowered. Most of the time, it is directly related to something she was wearing or how good she felt she looked at that time. In fact, clothes, fashion and makeup can play such a vital role in the lives of women that they can actually make her feel fabulous in virtually any situation.

A woman who feels nervous about a presentation at work will most likely feel more confident when she is looking her best. By donning a power suit and perfecting her hair and makeup, she can walk into that conference room and feel powerful and confident enough to rock her presentation. It is very similar to the way a woman feels on her wedding day. Mentally she knows that she is the most beautiful woman in the room because she has her dream dress on, her hair perfected and flawless makeup. Every woman on a smaller scale can have this same feeling everyday if they just take the time to extenuate all the wonderful attributes they already have through fashion and makeup.

However when a woman is having perhaps not having a great day regardless of what the circumstance may enduring, by going shopping, getting her hair done or going to the salon for a manicure and pedicure can turn her attitude around. Even a new tube of lip-gloss can drastically improve a woman’s mood because once she applies that shimmery look; a part of her will feel more fabulous about herself.

Just like beauty, fashion and makeup can make a woman’s mood skyrocket in any given moment, a cancer diagnosis can make it sink faster than anything else. Hearing a doctor inform her that she has been diagnosed with a rare form of mesothelioma cancer can make a woman feel worse than anything that has ever happened in her life. This is perfectly normal: however, a woman should deal with her negative emotions and come to term with her diagnosis because her prognosis depends greatly on her quality of life. The more positive outlook a woman has throughout her disease, the better the chance she has of overcoming the cancer.

Perhaps the easiest way a woman can improve her quality of life is to lift her confidence up by making her feel more positive and powerful about herself from head to toe. A manicure and a pedicure will go a long way, but they will go even farther when paired with a great dress or perfect jeans to show off your legs, a gorgeous pair of designer shoes to make you look more feminine or amazing accessories to highlight your features.

Mineral makeup is also a great tool to utilize because it not only is good for the environment; it is also good for a woman’s skin. The perfect outfit paired with the right accessories and a touch of makeup to accentuate a woman’s best features, such as big, beautiful eyes or high cheekbones can make a woman feel beautiful, despite her cancer diagnosis. When she looks in the mirror and sees her gorgeous reflection staring back out at her, she is going to feel her confidence level rise and her quality of life with automatically improve.

There is no better way to deal with any type of cancer treatment than with a positive outlook that can only be helped by feeling gorgeous and beautiful. Don’t let any of life’s adversities take away from the gorgeous woman you are. Makeup and fashion can help a woman feel empowered and sexy in a matter of minutes, so take the time and have fun with cosmetics and live a beautiful life inside and out!

What Breaks You Out?

Hello All!
  I was just reading this months issue of Glamour Magazine and came across the beauty section which talked about clear skin! Everyone loves clear skin, however, many of us do not know why we can't have it. Skin breakouts are caused by a variety of factors and I am going to list a few for you all riiiiight now!

1)Prescription Drugs: SOMETIME- "Some anti depressants and ADHD medications list acne as potential side effects".

2)Dairy: MAYBE - "Thought to trigger high levels of growth factor called IGF-1)" Try soy milk! Yum!

3)Your Phone: YES - "A phone can be a breeding ground for bacteria. Clean it regularly"

4)Stress: NOT REALLY - " Stress alone probably isn't enough to cause acne, but it can make those who are predisposed to pimples flare up."

5)Your Cranky Stomach: YES- " If you have irritable bowel syndrome or a frequently upset stomach, see a gastroenterologist-your skin could clear up too."

6)Makeup: YES- "Look for the words noncomedogenic or non-acnegenic"

7)Trans Fat: YES- "Known to trigger inflammation, which can cause breakouts."

8) Chocolate: JURY'S OUT-" Resent data suggest the culprit is not cocoa but sugar. Go for dark chocolate; it's less sweetened.

SO IF YOU WERE WONDERING WHAT MAKES YOU BREAK OUT. THERE YOU ARE!

Much Love and God Bless!
~Crystal

Burn Rubber and New Balance Release Party!

Hello All!
  Last Sunday I was invited to the release of a new sneaker released by the Burn Rubber Boutique and New Balance. It was a nice atmosphere and the owners Rick and Roland where sweethearts! The shoe is awesome and it is great for people in the workforce! If you like to kick off the heels and go for a walk around the building or just to be comfortable, this is the perfect shoe for you!  The Burn Rubber Boutique is located  at 202 W 4th St. in Royal Oak Michigan. The shoe is now available for purchase HERE

The Sneaker! 

The co owner's (Roland) Dad with his new sneaker

Roland (left) Rick (right)

 On my way to the Release Party (All smiles) 

The party was put together by Teiara Harris of Love Publicity! Teiara did such a great job! Check out her website HERE

Extra Virgin Olive Oil for Eye Make up Remover!

Hello Guys!

  I had a problem a while back. My little niece came into my room and poured out my eye make up remover! I did not know what to do because I do wear waterproof mascara (which is hard to get off!), eyeshadow and eyeliner. I called my friend in a rampage because water and soup just was not getting in off. He recommended Extra Virgin Olive Oil!
  Before I started my nightly face regimen I took a small amount of EVOO, and saturated a cotton ball with it. I proceeded to wipe my eyes of the makeup that had been on my eyes for hours! And guess what????? It came off! Yay!!!!!! This method of make up eye removing worked for me. It was effortless and aided in nice and clean eyes for bed.

MY NEW PROTECTIVE STYLE FOR THE WINTER IS..........

HELLO!
  FOR THE PAST COUPLE OF WEEKS I HAVE HAD SEW IN EXTENSIONS TO PROTECT MY NATURAL HAIR DURING THE WINTER MONTHS!  THIS IS MY FIRST FULL SEW IT, WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK??

DO YOU LOVE YOURSELF?

ALL!

 I HOPE YOU ARE HAVING A VERY WONDERFUL DAY, BECAUSE I KNOW THAT I AM! I WAS SPEAKING WITH A FRIEND NOT TOO LONG AGO AND WE SPOKE ABOUT SELF ESTEEM AND SELF LOVE. SO MANY PEOPLE HATE THEMSELVES AND IT IS SO SAD BECAUSE GOD CREATED US FEARFULLY AND WONDERFULLY! IF YOU ARE READING THIS AND YOU NEED A FEW TIPS ON HOW TO BOOST YOUR SELF ESTEEM, HERE THEY ARE! 

1) KEEP A JOURNAL OF YOUR PERSONAL GOALS FOR YOUR SELF ESTEEM. WRITE WHAT YOU WOULD WANT TO IMPROVE ABOUT YOURSELF. 

2) REALIZE THAT NO ONE IS PERFECT! 

3) NOTICE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN IMPROVEMENT AND A CHANGE! EVERYONE HAS TO IMPROVE THEMSELVES EVERY ONCE AND A WHILE. 

4)DEVELOP A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. THINK ABOUT HEALTHY ALTERNATIVES FOR SNACKS THAT ARE JUST AS DELICIOUS AS THE CALORIE PACKED SNACKS.

5) TREAT YOURSELF EVERY ONCE AND A WHILE( GO TO THE SALON, GET A MANICURE, ETC.)

I AM REALLY MAKING IT MY DUTY THAT THIS YEAR MORE AND MORE YOUNG LADIES WILL BEGIN TO LOVE THEMSELVES MORE THAN THEY EVER DID. I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU ALL! HOW TO U LOVE YOURSELVES?

Fashion or Style??? What is your choice?



Hello All!
 I was watching RHOA (Real Housewives of Atlanta) the other day and the new cast member Marlow always talks about her designer clothes. My question is would you prefer style? Or would you prefer to be fashionable. I want to hear from you because I know that I do not always have $300.00 to dish out on a tracey reese dress or thousands of dollars to spend on Christian Louboutins. However, I can honestly say that I do have a personal style. Fashion sense isn't something you can describe, you just know that you like certain designers. I know that I have a very modest, sometimes glam, sometime prep style. Its me! I can go to the thrift store an buy $50.00 worth of clothes which compliment my style.
What do you prefer? Style or Fashion?

ONE YEAR BLOGIVERSARY! I'M BACK! I MISSED YOU GUYS!

HELLO!
       I REALLY MISSED YOU ALL! I AM FINALLY BACK! WHEN SOMETHING HAPPENS IN LIFE IT HAPPENS WITHOUT EVEN LETTING YOU KNOW FIRST! DOESN'T THAT SUCK! HAHA. I WANT TO APOLOGIZE FOR NOT BEING ABLE TO COMMUNICATE WITH EVERYONE VIA EMIAL THAT HAS CONTACTED ME. I AM GOING TO GET RIGHT ON IT THIS WEEKEND! I AM REALLY HAPPY THAT YOU ALL LIKED MY LAST POST ABOUT PROTECTIVE HAIR STYLING FOR THE WINTER. I ACTUALLY HAVE A PROTECTIVE STYLE IN MY HAIR NOW, WHCIH ARE EXTENSIONS. MY COWORKER CALLED MY "JENNIFER HUDSON" HAIR..HAHA.
    I JUST THANK EVERYONE FOR SUPPORTING CHURCH GIRL CHIC! THIS IS MY ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY AND I THANK GOD THAT HE HAS SEEN ME THROUGH IT ALL! I HAVE MET AWESOME BLOGGERS! I REALLY ENJOY YOU ALL! THIS YEAR IS GOING TO BE EPIC! I AM GOING TO HAVE BLOG CONTRIBUTORS HELP ME ABOUT A LITTLE WITH THE BLOG IN DIFFERENT CATAGORIES SUCH AS; FASHION/BEAUTY, DO IT YOURSELF, AND  INSPIRATIONAL AND CHRIRSTIAN TOPICS. I FEEL SO HAPPY RIGHT NOW.
*IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE TO CHURCHGIRLCHIC, SHOOT ME AN EMAIL! I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU ALL!

LOVE YOU GUYS!

~CRYSTAL

HELLO MY LOVELY FOLLOWERS!

HEY GUYS!
 HOW ARE YOU ALL DOING TODAY! I AM SO SORRY ABOUT THE LACK OF POST! FIRST OFF HAPPY NEW YEAR! I HAVE HAD SO MUCH GOING ON IT IS NOTHING BUT GOD THAT I AM STILL FUNCTIONING! I WILL BE BACK POSTING IN A FEW WEEKS WHEN THINGS HAVE SLOWED DOWN! THANKS TO YOU ALL THAT CHECKED ON ME!
MUCH LOVE AND GOD BLESS!
~CRYSTAL