Author: Sincerely Angie

Scent-cerely

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Did you catch it? Lol! Yep, you guessed it. This post is dedicated to my current favorite scents! If you are subscribed to my YouTube channel, then you already know what type of time I’m on. Watch the fragrance playlist here.

Over the last 5 years maybe, I have been on a perfume kick. Over the years, I have taken a lot of pride in being a woman and doing all things lady-like or girly. I went through a purse binge, shoes are still a thing, blazers, jeans, lipsticks and eye shadows, false nails and pretty much anything you can think of. I will buy it and buy a lot of it. On clearance of course, but purchases are made nonetheless.

I, like many other ladies have always worn some smell good but it was usually what was on sale at B&BW or a department store. Mainly, body sprays from VS or B&BW and celebrity fragrances like Brittany Spears, Paris Hilton, Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, Mariah Carey, etc. But over the last 5 years or so, I’ve put a little more funds behind the fragrances I buy or get gifted to me.

My first intro to higher end fragrances was Alexander McQueen. I knew nothing about notes, silage, the olfactory journey and body chemistry when it came to perfume so at first sniff, it caught me off guard. Some time later, it grew on me and I actually like it. The bottle is half full. I’m still learning about the notes that I like and maceration. I love unisex scents but a few notes I enjoy are white florals, oud, amber, woody, aromatic, saffron, jasmine and musky.

Now, let’s get into my favs(#1 being my favorite overall), their price(high and low end), links to get them on Amazon and where/how I like to wear them. Hopefully you can grab them for your special someone for Christmas!

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My top 5 fragrances! 1. La Vie Est Belle(Lancome) 2. YSL Libre 3. Red Zara Temptation 4. Shaghaf Oud Tonka 5. Bade’e Al Oud Sublime(Lattafa)
  1. La Vie Est Belle – Lancome ($150+) Grown and sexy! For date night or girls night out.
  2. YSL Libre – ($100+) Very grown and sexy exclusively for date night.
  3. Red Zara Temptation – Zara ($17 in stores/$30+ online) Perfect for everyday wear or running errands. Perfect dupe of BKR540.
  4. Shaghaf Oud Tonka ($45+) Perfect to wear if you’re going shopping or to brunch.
  5. Lattafa Sublime ($20+) For everyday wear to work or to sleep.

I have many more faves and go-to’s but these are the ones I tend to reach for first.

Sincerely,

Angie

Just Because You Never…

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Just because you never experienced something, doesn’t mean you can’t start today or that it’s okay to remain in “neverland.” Never, is a crutch that I don’t think we talk about enough. The word “never” can also keep us in bondage because “never” is such an absolute word. “I will never…” How do you know that life won’t force you to do what you never thought you would? I digress. I will speak on that side of never after I return from a solo trip I “never” thought about.

I talk often on many podcasts episodes and blog posts about my childhood and how I never grew up with love. But that never stopped me from wanting, showing and being the love that I wish I had as a child. In case you didn’t catch that, what I’m saying is, just because I never experienced it, doesn’t mean I can’t make a conscious decision to change that for my present and future. Ask my ex bf from when I was 19 years old. He will tell you how I operated in love at 19 without even really knowing what love was.

We are not all the same and we don’t get there at the same time but you shouldn’t be 40 still blaming your childhood on something you could have changed when you learned better or if you really wanted to.

On the job I’ve heard people say, “I was never taught that.” For me, I am a quick learner and I am inquisitive. If I see or hear of something I wasn’t aware of, I ask questions and research to learn more about it. Just because you weren’t taught it, doesn’t mean you can’t learn it when you hear about it.

Jesus, Google, Siri, Cortana and Alexa, are all available 24/7. They don’t have off days. They are just one short call away. Utilize that.

Years ago an old friend of mine said that he wasn’t romantic because growing up he never saw romance in front of him. I was flabbergasted because in my mind I’m thinking, haven’t you watched TV, movies and/or heard R&B music??? Romance is everywhere. Just pay attention, try and apply what you see or hear and see what sticks. It’s a choice to remain where you are because the crutch is so much better than the discomfort of trying something new or different.

I’m not perfect nor am I striving for perfection. I just want us to be more self-aware of excuses and crutches that hinder us from growth and a victim mindset. We can all point out areas where we didn’t know something and willingly pursued it. We just have to be more adamant about being that way in other areas of our lives and setting fear to the side.

Sincerely,

Angie

Son-Screen

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Make sure you’re protected.

Last week as I was driving home, my face started to feel funny from the sun/heat. In that moment, I started to wonder if this is why they tell you to wear sunscreen even if you’re not going to be directly in the sun. From that moment forward, I make a decision to wear sunscreen every day.

Fast forward a day or so later, the sunscreen made me think about The Son (Jesus) and how much we need Him daily. When I apply sunscreen to my face, you can see a slight white cast on my skin. Throughout the day, the white cast isn’t as visible but if I touch my face, I can still feel the sunscreen. I’m still protected. This all reminds me of having a relationship with Jesus. He is our protection from this world if we accept Him as our Lord and Savior. We put Him on daily by praying and talking to Him throughout the day. This is the same as the Armor of God that we are to put on daily. Equip ourselves with the Word in order to get through each day.

It may not always feel like He is there or present but God is omnipresent and the only way to Him is through His Son. We have to reapply our Son-screen daily. It may feel like you are alone in some situations or in life but you are protected. Even though you can’t see it, check your pulse. It’s proof that you are here and protected.

If you aren’t saved and want to experience this type of Son-screen(protection), just read this prayer aloud:

“Father God, in the name of Jesus, I thank You for Your Son, Jesus Christ. I believe that He died and rose just for me. Father God, in the Name of Jesus, I repent for my sins and I turn to You. I accept Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.”

Sincerely, Angie