Skin Care Routine

I tried to record a skin care video and failed so I thought I would just write out what I do until I can get a proper one uploaded. 

Night:

1.) I take off my makeup with either the plain, night calming, or hydrating Neutrogena makeup removal wipes. Also, sometimes I use the Simple brand. 

2.) I wet my face and the deep pore cleansing brush of my Clarisonic Mia with warm water. Then I put some of the Simple Moisturizing Cleanser on the brush and wash my face for a minute. I take a warm towel and wipe the remaining makeup off my face. 

3.) I tone my face using the Simple toner. 

4.) I Moisturize with the Mango Moisture butter for face

Morning:

1.) Repeat Steps 2 - 3 from the night Routine. 

2.) Apply a thin layer of 10% benzoyl peroxide ance medicine all over my face. 

3.) Repeat step 4 from the night routine. 

No makeup days:

I do the same things, but I don't use the makeup wipes, skip the Clarisonic and just wash my face with my fingers and the face wash. 

Video Portrait by Lucy Hewett

              

Tiffany Tucker - FatShopaholic.com from lucyhewett on Vimeo.

You guys may remember all of those post about this project I was filming with the incredible Lucy Hewett in 2012 well here is the final product. I hate my hair from last year and I'm not the biggest fan of candids shots but, Lucy captured a great story. I think we need to embrace all sides of ourselves including the not so flattering shots and the hair mistakes.

Follow Lucy:

http://www.lucyhewett.com/

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http://lucyhewett.tumblr.com/

I've Officially Run Out Of Names For These Things

Scarf - Urban Outfitters/Buttons - Indie Goes Pop/Lipstick - Kontrol via Illamasqua/Glasses - Derek Cardigan 7005 via Coastal.com/Coat - Simply Be/ Leggings - Gisela Ramirez/ Boots - 1460 Patent Leather  via Doc Marten 

Photos by Alex

Second set of edits by Fat Leopard Photography

Here in Chicago we just had our first snow storm so I thought I'd show you my winter uniform. It can be hard to show off your style with outerwear that is still warm enough for Chicago wind and snow so here's how I did it. As lovely as this coat is it's not the warmest so I layered a thick hoodie underneath, I wore a thick pair of Kmart leggings underneath my shiny pair, and threw on a thicker scarf for more warmth. How do you stay cute in snow. 

Space Age

Scarf - American Apparel/Jacket - Torrid/Earrings - Ebay/Dress - Domino Dollhouse 

We tried outfit pictures and failed, but I thought this face picture was ok so I put it on Instagram and Facebook and much to my surprise you guys love it. Since so many people like I thought it should live on the blog and so there you have it. Thanks for the lovely comments on my hair by the way. When I look at it I just see a bunch of messy, curly, unmanaged naps so every compliment takes me by surprise. 

Christmas Haul

I recorded a fashion and beauty haul featuring items I got for Christmas and purchased as well as a second video with the books I received and a few I purchased What did you get for Christmas? Did you get anything good in the after Christmas sales? 

Links to Available Items

Charity Pot

http://www.lushusa.com/Charity-Pot/9999902674,en_US,pd.html

The Comforter Bubble Bar

http://www.lushusa.com/The-Comforter/02468,en_US,pd.html?start=3&cgid=bubble-bars

Sunny Side Bubble Bar

http://www.lushusa.com/Sunny-Side/02482,en_US,pd.html?start=4&cgid=bubble-bars

Floating Island Bath Melt

http://www.lushusa.com/Floating-Island/00595,en_US,pd.html?start=4&cgid=bath-melts

Unif Grim Creepers

http://www.solestruck.com/unif-grim-creeper-mens-black/

Adidas Originals X Opening Ceremony - Dress Rubber Dress Shoes

http://www.solestruck.com/mens-adidas-originals-x-opening-ceremony/

Baby Doll Galaxy Dress

http://www.dominodollhouse.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=545

Meow Moto Jacket

http://www.dominodollhouse.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=564

Favorites of the Year!

So many wonderful things have happened in 2012 so I though that I would countdown my favorite outfits, albums, books and events of the year. Are you starting a new blog or youtube? Do you have a favorite album, outfit or event? What would you like to do this year? Let me know in the comments.

 I want to thank you guys for all of your support this year. I hope you party all night and stumble home drunk in the morning with a huge smile on your face. Cheers to 2013!

Outfits 

Early Chicago Spring. Full post here.

Instagram Full Post here

 Birthday Epic! Full post here














These a Few of my Favorite Things! Full post here

Suited Up! Full post here

Albums

 Emeli Sande - Our Version of Events

Definitely my favorite R&B/Pop album of the year. Emeli writes wonderful lyrics and her voice is amazing.

Stand Out - My Kind of Love

 Fiona Apple - The idler wheel.

I love every single Fiona Apple album and this one is no exception. I just love the honesty of her lyrics.

Sand Out - Valentine

 Frank Ocean - Channel Orange

I love the lyrics here and the mood of the music. The music shows mellow definitely doesn't mean boring.

Stand Out - Pyramids

 A$AP Rocky - Live Love ASAP

I love the mellow laid back rapping style and the lyrics. Plus this mixtape just makes me wanna do hoodrat shit wit ma friends.

Stand Out - Trilla

 Alabama Shakes - Boys&Girls

I love the southern vibe of this album and the emotion of the singer.

Stand Out - I Ain't the Same.

Kendrick Lamar - 

I love how cinematic this album is and the lyrics are everything! 

Stand Out - Bitch Don't Kill My Vibe

Books

The Fault In Our Stars - John Green

I felt all the feelings when I read this book. It was a quick read, but so meaningful and funny with quotables galore.  I plan to read it again this year.  Also, one of you guys recommended this in a comments so thanks!

 Anna and the French Kiss - Stephanie Perkins

I'd never read a contemporary romance before and I would have never picked this up based on the cover alone (it's terrible), but I did and loved it.  This was a really sweet, genuine, funny romance.

The Sliver Linings Playbook - Matthew Quick

I really enjoyed the voice of the main character, the interesting family relationships, symbolism of football, and openness of the ending. I didn't like the movie though. 

 The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian - Sherman Alexie

This a semi autobiographical novel about life on an Indian (the author refers to himself and other people as Indians) Reservation. It's really funny, but heartbreaking at the same time while raising some good questions about racism, education, and poverty.

The Perks of Being a Wallflower - Stephen Chbosky

This book is my favorite of the year. I loved the characters and related to it so much. Also, I cried at the end. I'm a sap...I know. The film was amazing as well.








Events

Being mentioned in the NY Times (although it was very brief) was great. So great in fact that my mom bought 7 papers...lol Check it here. 

I read 21 books this year. It wasn't 50, but I'm happy I got back into reading. You can check out my reviews and hauls every month on youtube.

This year I also got into analog photography. I love using my Diana F plus and playing around with the different films. You can check out a few of my shots here.

I got accepted to Roosevelt and Depaul Universities. I'm super excited to move out, learn more about writing and get a four year degree. 

I started wearing my natural hair. After a year and a half of transitioning my hair under the protection of weaves I'm happy to be wearing my natural curly naps. 

New Year Goals

Read 50 books.

Watch 100 films I've never seen before. 

Get my Associate's Degree in English before going to 4 year. 

Stop procrastinating (Yea right...doesn't hurt to say it though). 

Knit a sweater. 

Shoot more Analog photography.

Continuing posting here once a week.

Update my big fat mouth at least once a month.

Update youtube more and produce better quality videos.

Write and polish three short stories.

Journal more.

The Redux

Hat - Asos/Top - Torrid/Leggings - Domino Dollhouse/Blazer - Salvation Army/Shoes - Unif/Earrings - Ebay

I decided to give these leggings another try, but this time with this polka dot print top I wore way back in March. I loved the mixed prints and paired it with this thick wool blazer I found on sale at a thrift store during the summer. I went with a beanie for a more casual look and broke out these Unif creepers my mom got me for Christmas. I tried to wait, but these are just too awesome.