MY HOLIDAY NAILS! TIS THE SEASON!

HELLO ALL!

 I GOT A MANICURE THE OTHER DAY AND DECIDED TO INCORPORATE A LITTLE FESTIVE COLOR! MY NAIL TECH USED CHINA GLAZE, DEVOTION FOR THE BASE, AND TOPPED IT WITH CHINA GLAZE TINSEL TOWN! SHE ONLY PUT IN ON MY TIPS! HOW DO YOU GUYS LIKE IT??

 TINSEL TOWN

DEVOTION

MUCH LOVE AND GOD BLESS!

~CRYSTAL

Holiday gift Guide from Church Girl Chic! CHIC FINDS FOR UNDER $20 DOLLARS!

  The snow has fallen, and the leaves are gone. NOW I am aware that is it Christmas time! I love the Christmas season! Decorations adorn the houses and the streets with its beauty! Scrouges are smiling, and families join together to create their annual bond. What else do I love about Christmas??? The gifts! That is what I love about Christmas! I am not the type of person that likes to always receive gifts, however, I am the one who always likes to give the gifts! I have given gifts when I didn't have the most money and when I had a lot. Therefore, I decided to develop a gift guide for my readers, that I know you all would enjoy!

FOR YOUR BFF!

1) Elf Cosmetics 144 pieces eye shadow palette -$15.00

BUY HERE!

2) Anastasia Beverly Hills Mini Berry Tweezers $13.00
I have the precision tweezers! And they get all of the unwanted hairs from my brows! The best Tweezers ever!

BUY HERE


3) Mossimo Sequin Beret from Target Online- $14.99

BUY HERE

FOR HIM 

1) So, you have a dream...Now What? (Paperback) From Amazon- $10.99

This is a book that recently launched and it will be awesome for any man (or woman) to read!

BUY HERE

2) Isotoner Slippers ( From Macy's Online)- On Sale Now $19.99

BUY HERE



3) Geoffrey Beene Wallet (From Macy's Online)- On Sale Now $19.99

Hope you guys have fun shopping! Come back next week for more finds!

Much Love and God Bless!
~Crystal

Revlon Photo Ready Foundation Review!

Hello All!
 For the past couple of weeks I have been trying out the Revlon Photo Ready Foundation, and I must say, it works like a dream! I bought it for $13.99 at my local Pharmacy and ever since my skin has been looking flawless! I really do not have what you would call "bad skin," however, this makeup allows my skin to pop, especially in photos. People have to ask if I have on makeup because it looks so natural. Almost as if it is airbrushed!  It lasts me about 10- 12 hours. I guess you can say that I am satisfied! Would recommend this to anyone!

Much Love and God Bless!

~Crystal

!00+ FOLLOWER GIVEAWAY!!!!!!!!(Closed)

HELLO ALL!
  AS YOU ALL MAY HAVE READ, I HAVE FINALLY REACHED 100 FOLLOWERS! BECAUSE OF THAT I AM DOING MY FIRST GIVEAWAY!!!!!!!! (WOOT WOOT!) I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT I WANTED TO DO FOR THIS GIVEAWAY, AND NOW I KNOW! A $50.00 SEPHORA GIFT CARD, OR A $50.00 MACY'S GIFT CARD (THIS CHOICE WOULD BE UP TO THE WINNER!) WILL BE AWARDED TO THE PERSON THAT I FEELS DESERVES THE GIFT.

RULES FOR THE GIVEAWAY!
1) MUST COMMENT ON THIS POST AND EXPLAIN TO ME WHAT INNER BEAUTY MEANS TO YOU.
2) MUST FOLLOW CHURCHGIRLCHIC PUBLICLY ON BLOGGER, FACEBOOK AND THE NEW TWITTER PAGES!(YOU WILL BE ABLE TO FOLLOW ME ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE SCREEN)
3) WITH YOUR COMMENT ON INNER BEAUTY, AT THE END, TELL ME YOUR TWITTER, NAME AND YOUR FACEBOOK NAME FOR VERIFICATION. THE GIVEAWAY WILL END ON NOVEMBER 30TH AND THE WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED DECEMBER 2! GOOD LUCK!

THAT'S ALL! I AM SO EXCITED ABOUT MY FIRST GIVEAWAY!

MUCH LOVE AND GOD BLESS!

~CRYSTAL



Disclaimer
Churchgirlchic, is in no way affiliated with these companies. Just going to buy a gift card with my money to giveaway.

Jennifer Hudson in Michael Kors! Get the Look!

Hello All!
      Michael Kors celebrated his new Omotesando store opening and Tokyo’s Fashion’s Night Out. And who was there to support him??? The beautiful songstress, Jennifer Hudson! J-Hud looked gorgeous in a beautiful leopard print Michael Kors Dress!

Get the Look!

Splurge

BCBG

$348.00

Steal

ASOS

$98.84

WITH A SOFT SMOKEY EYE, LASHES, A NEW LIP GLOSS, AND A NICE PAIR OF BLACK PLATFORM PUMPS, YOU WILL BE GOOD TO GO!

~CRYSTAL

RECOMMEND CHURCH GIRL CHIC!

HELLO ALL!

 I AM TRYING MY BEST TO REACH 100 FOLLOWERS BY NOVEMBER 30TH OF THIS YEAR! (THATS MY BIRTHDAY!) I HAVE EIGHT WEEKS TO DO IT! I NEED YOUR HELP! RECOMMEND CHURCH GIRL CHIC TO YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY AND FELLOW BLOGGERS! I WANT TO DO A BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAY! I DON'T HAVE MUCH TO GO! I ALSO NEED YOUR THOUGHTS! WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK I SHOULD GIVE WAY FOR MY FIRST GIVEAWAY?

SO WHY DON'T YOU HELP ME!

~CRYSTAL

PRODUCT REVIEW: MAYBELLINE FALSIES VOLUME EXPRESS

HELLO ALL!
  FOR THE PAST COUPLE OF WEEKS I HAVE TRIED THE FALSIES VOLUME EXPRESS BY MAYBELLINE COSMETICS. I AM IN LOVE! I WEAR THIS MASCARA EVERY DAY. IF I AM JUST GOING TO SCHOOL I APPLY ONE COAT AND GO OUT OF THE DOOR! IF I AM GOING OUT WITH FRIENDS OR TO AN EVENT, I APPLY 2 TO 3 COATS OF MASCARA AND USE A EYE LASH CURLER IN BETWEEN TO GET THE FALSE LASH LOOK.

  I HAD THIS PRECONCEIVED NOTION THAT MY LASHES WERE GOING TO LOOK LIKE THE MODELS FROM THE ADVERTISEMENT BUT OF COURSE I WAS TOTALLY WRONG! THEY ARE CLEARLY WEARING LASHES! BUT THE MASCARA DOES GIVE THOSE WHO HAVE VERY LITTLE LASHES BATTABLE EYES! I WOULD ENCOURAGE YOU ALL OF BUY THIS!

Hey Guys! I'm Back!

Hello All!
  I want to first apologize for my absence over the past month! I know right! It has been a while and I should have warned you all about this. I told you in a past post that my life has been changing so fast and I really have to now learn how to balance an prioritize my time. I love CGC, and my girls that I talk to on here all of the time. It has been such a treat for me to meet all of these different bloggers, talking about different things. School starts for me Monday and I told myself that I had to get back to you all! I had to learn how to schedule my time, and that is what I am doing! I missed you all so much! And I have so much to tell you all! But until then continue to pray for me and so many more post will come!
Thank you all so much!
~Crystal

Challenge Day #1, Week#1: Cleaning my Temple!

OK Guys,
 I'm back! And today is day one of my weight loss journey! I am so excited about doing this because it is allowing me to clean my temple and create a healthy lifestyle that I have been eager to have! I know I said that I wanted to start last Monday but things got a little differed because I wanted to start on a Monday (which is what the plan recommends) and I couldn't get all of my food until last Wednesday. But I am here and ready to start my journey with you all! Like I said in the last post I am doing the Micheal Thurmand's "Six Week Body Makeover", and like I said before, I have tried it and it works!
  This custom body program  is like having a nutritionist and a trainer at home (but without all of the pushing, nagging and stuff! lol, that you have to do on your own!). This program gives you an assessment and by answering the questions truthfully it assesses what type of body that you have and the program has a custom eating plan for you.
  I have an Endo-Meso body type which is a body that has retained lean muscle but has a slow metabolism. With the lean muscle; as I start this program and my metabolism begins to speed up, the muscle tissue that I have already retained under the fat will easily burn the fat! So because of that I have to eat lean proteins (fish, chicken breast, etc) Here is my custom eating plan.

Breakfast
2 0z. protein 1/2 cup of fruit
Mid Morning Snack
2 oz. protein and 1/2 cup of fruit
Lunch
2 oz. protein 1/2 cup of fruit and 1 cup of Veggie
Mid Afternoon Snack
2 oz. protein, 1/2 cup of Carb
Dinner 
2 oz. of protein, 1/2 cup of carb, and 1-2 cups of veggie
PM Snack (optional)
1/2 cup of fruit

Now this is the gist of what my plan looks like but the plan that I am on gets very specific on what kinds of protein, fruits, veggies, and carbs I should eat! That is what I like about this program because the foods that I have to eat are going to be the correct foods to help me lose weight, and fast! Because I will be eating the correct foods to speed up my metabolism!
  The program also gives me an exercise program that I should do. So I have to get started on that today! I am so excited about starting this program! I feel better already! I am going to try to post my before picture and measurements later on today! Pray for me guys! Because I am going in! :)

If you have any questions just leave me a comment, of email me (my email is in the contact info ^ ) I am also going to be posting weight loss tips throughout the time that I am on this program and I am also keeping a weekly journal on the blog! I pray that you all decide what is a good program for you and begin to get healthy with me! you really do not have to start a challenge, just eat right, you know!
Much Love Guys!
~Crystal

My First Blog Award!

Hello All!
  A couple of days ago I received my very first blog award! I was excited & honored at the same time! (People can be so nice!) Anyway Ms. Ju'lia Catherine  Visit her blog here awarded me Best Blog! (blushes). Thank you so much girl! She has an awesome and unique style so check her out!

This award requires me to share seven facts about myself
1. I am the oldest of three children
2. I like making all of my own stuff!
3. I love to make up my own random songs about anything while cleaning
4. I have been single about  2 and a half years!
5. Just like Ms. Ju'lia and I am shy as well, but I am a clown when you get to know me
6. I was a vegetarian for 2 years! (it was a phase, but I may try it again)
7.I am a hopeless romantic ( I want to ride away in the sunset on a riding lawn mower..lol)

Give this award to 15 blogs

Glam no labelz

Rosefromrosedale

Gbemisoke's Journey

cocoacazhmere.

gigicurveyspot

mythriftedcloset

puss-in-boots

nics-picks

A thick girls closet

cosmeticpassion

kissesfromkryssie

flyyshionista

full-figureddiva

klbglam

lovelustcovetwant

Answer these questions

Favorite Color: Blue

Favorite Song: I am a lover of music so I can not say I have a favorite song

Favorite desert: Chocolate Covered Strawberries (YUM!)

Biggest Pet Peeve- Double Dippers

When you are upset you, either: Listen to Music or pray!

Favorite Pet: Well I want a dog but my dad says NO! lol

Black or White???: Black

Biggest Fear: Never being in love

Best Feature: My Smile

Everyday Attitude: Blessed by the best!

What is perfection: Sweet Cream ice Cream with brownie's, Caramel, Fudge, pecans, and whipped Cream on the top (founders Favorite at Coldstones)

Guilty Pleasure: Pretty Little Liars!

Much Love and God Bless!

~Crystal

THE ABC'S OF ME

ABC'S OF ME!

A-ALWAYS A GOOD FRIEND
B-BEAUTIFUL INSIDE AND OUT
C-CRYSTAL...DUH..LOL
D-DRIVEN TO ACHIEVE EVERY GOAL I SET IN LIFE
E-EVERYDAY I SEEK THE LORD TO GUIDE ME THROUGH THIS PATH CALLED LIFE
F-FASHIONABLE! FIERCE! & FABULOUS!
G-GENEROUS IN CONVERSATION.."SOMETIME I TALK TO MUCH!" LOL
H-HILARIOUS(I LAUGH AT MY OWN JOKES YOU'LL
I-INTELLIGENT(HONORS STUDENT OVER HERE!)
J-JUST RIGHT ENOUGH 4 ME. GOD MADE ME THIS WAY
K-KINDHEARTED
L-LOVING
M-MENTOR( CRYSTAL LOVE THE KIDS!) LOL
N-NOT THE BEST COOK (GOD IS WORKING WITH ME YOU'LL) LOL
O-OPTIMISTIC! MY GLASS IS ALWAYS HALF FULL YOU'LL!
P-PERSISTENT
Q-QUOTE FANATIC! I LOVE QUOTES!
R-REDEEMED! (JESUS IS MY SAVIOR!)
S-SERVANT!!!!!!!!!!
T-TEE-TEE! I TRY TO BE THE BEST AUNT IN THE WORLD!
U-UNDER THE BLOOD!!!!!!!!!!! (OF JESUS)
V-VICTORIOUS BELIEVER!
W-WOMAN!! I AM A YOUNG WOMAN, NOTHING CAN STOP ME
X-XYSHINISTA (COULDN'T THINK OF A WORD SO A MADE IT UP.#GOTITLIKETHAT)
Y-YOUTH LEADER! "YOU'LL KNOW I LOVE THE KIDS ^
Z-ZAZZY!

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE TRAIT?


GOD BLESS!
~CRYSTAL

A WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT TO MY LADIES AND GENTS!

Hello All!

   Today I was looking back over my life and I thought about all of the things that God has done for me. I often wondered why God put me in certain situations. I remember having to drop out of college two years ago because my epilepsy started to worsen and I started missing so much school my doctor told me that I had to take a break. I remember wanting to quit at life because I thought that I was ugly &worthless. But through it all God got me out of those situations. Sometimes in the present I can say that I wish things would have gone a little different in my life. I wish that I would have been a college graduate by now, I wish that I was in the workforce working for Lord &Taylor, Saks, Bloomingdale, Macy's, etc. But I can say that I have learned so much about life and it circumstances at such a young age that if I do face situations as a mature adult I will know how to deal with them without ceasing. I can honestly say that through it all God has been right by my side! 

  So as I look at college graduates, God let's me know that I will be there soon. I know I will be there soon. So whatever you are going through never give up. You never know where God is taking you in your life, although it may not look like a lot we are all not fortune tellers. God may be setting you  up for something greater than your present! Encourage yourself, keep on going, and let nothing stop you from achieving your goals!

God Bless!

~Crystal

Love your Shade:Dark vs. Light Skin

Hello All,
  I was having an awesome conversation with one of my best friend's and her mother and it was about dark skinned women and light skinned black women. As you can see I am a dark skinned black woman, and my friend is a very fair skinned black woman. (So their was no bias in our conversation). I was offended when we were at church and a preacher told a young man that he was going to have a beautiful woman which was going to be light skinned and had long hair. I though to myself, is that what beauty means to some black men? I look at some black celebrity men, whether they are athletes, actors, etc., and wonder, "is that beauty to black men? Are black men only attracted to some black women if they only have fair skin? I always hear dark skinned girls saying," she thinks she is all that because she is mixed, or because she has light skin." And I have also heard that dark skinned girls are; ghetto, have nappy hair, or "good for nothing". Crazy, right?

    I did some research and the whole light vs. dark skinned problem started back in the days of slavery. Skin color was used as a tool of separation between the field workers and the house maids ( a product of the master and a black slave). But why is this state of mind existent in the 21st Century? I remember dating a Caucasian boy the summer after high school, and he told me that he couldn't wait to have light skinned children (YES HE SAID THAT) that looked like me. But I am not light skinned I am dark skinned. Little did he know I hated being dark skinned back then so that relationship soon fizzled away stemming from that statement. but now I can say that I love the skin that I am in and I know God made me beautiful(Psalm 139:14).

  I said all of that to say this. Love the skin that you are in. In times that we are in today we all, white, black, yellow, blue and green, should understand no matter how God made us we all are beautiful in his eyes and so should we be in ours!
Here are a few beautiful dark and light skinned black women that I admire for my own reasons

Much Love &God Bless!
~Crystal

My Weekend!

Hello All!
  I have had such a busy weekend! I must admit, I love my life and the people in it! God has really been good to me! It started off Friday I changed clothes 3 times! The first two were lounge everyday clothes, but the third wardrobe change was for a girls conference that was going on at a friends church that I had to volunteer in. I do not think I got the memo because I walked in with the cutest little outfit and everyone else had on pajamas, and sweats! IT WAS AN ALL NIGHT CONFERENCE! My flats were on and I was out the door in 3 hours!

Top:Burlington

Jeans: Torrid

Scarf:Forever 21

Shoes: Charolette Russe

The next day I had my two little nieces Crystina and Faith for the day. Oh my we had a day! My nieces Crystina wanted to go to the park and I really did not feel like going to the park so my friend Shon and I took the girls to ColdStone"YUM!!" And then took the girls to McDonald's to play in the play land (They have a basketball hoop and a air hockey table!) They had a blast and so did I.

Blazer: Thrifted

Skinny Jean: Torrid

Shoes: Wet Seal

Oh what a weekend I have had. But I thank God because I spent it with the people that I love the most!
God Bless!
~Crystal

KiKi Sheard! Mighty!

Hey Guys!

 I heard Kierra "KiKi" Sheard's new single today and I love it! It is so youthful yet powerful. I am so loving this girl right now! She is an inspiration to many! It's called "Mighty".  Here it is!

God Bless!
~Crystal

Tara Lynn!

Hello All!

 I am so in love with Tara Lynn right now! She is a beautiful curvaceous woman who loves herself and her body! She is taking the full figure modeling world by storm! I can say that she is an inspiration!

~Crystal

MEAN GIRLS IN CHURCH???HUH?

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IN CHURCH??????
NO!!!!!

Hello All,

 OK, question, have you every encountered a group of "mean girls"? Not at school, or work but at church? A Group of girls taking charge and will talk about you behind your back as soon as they get the chance? I thought this was crazy when someone told me about the "mean girls" at their church. I could have fainted! I thought that church was a place for someone to go and feel free and at peace not confined, bound, and uncomfortable.

  I guess some people feel as if they above everyone else if they have a certain talent that excels in the church, or grew to be "popular" with people because they think they are important because they have been "in church" their entire lives. I can not say that I have came into contact with someone who was a "mean girl" in the church but I have encountered someone I have had problems with inside of the church. I do not think that anyone should feel superior to anyone if they call themselves redeemed! I honestly think that some people do not know what it means to be redeemed.

  So to all of the mean girls in the church...GET OVER YOURSELF! No one is more important than God and his son Jesus! So please stop thinking that you are! Life should be about leading people to Christ no steering people away because of your hypocritical ways! This is all written with love because we should all try to stick together as best as possible! 

~Crystal

Getting into music: Kirk Franklin- Hello Fear

Hello All!

 I had to write this post because I am falling in love with Kirk Franklin's new CD "Hello Fear". I am playing this entire CD over and over again in my car! This reminds me of the Kirk Franklin and the Family kind of music when he first came onto the scene. I love his fashion sense, he dressed well for a man his size. But I guess when you are his size you have to dress well. (not joking). I was having a horrible day last week and this CD helped me so much! It encouraged me through music! I think everyone should go out and buy this CD!

Kirk Franklin's song, Hello Fear.

Thank You!

Hello All!

I just want to give a special thank you to my new followers! Thank you all so much for being interested in my world! I would also like to thank the people who has not followed be yet but comment! Thank you! Its not easy to get comments on your post and people still comment. I am very appreciative of everything!
Much Love to you all!
~Crystal

Happy Fathers Day!!

Happy fathers day to all of the fathers in the blog world! A special thank you to my father! he is the best daddy in the world. He is a friend, a spiritual counselor, a bank (hehe), and most importantly he has shown me what it is to be a "REAL MAN"!  I love my father, and I pray that you all love your fathers as well!
God bless!
~Crystal