Naturalle Drea

It feels like forever since I wrote a post on here lol!! Happy Saturday everyone!! Hope you are enjoying this weekend. I just wanted to check in and give an update since my last post. It has been a little tough to get adjusted to a full time schedule. I have to wake up a little earlier and drive about the same distance I was before. It does cost a bit more to get to my new location but I love it. Funny thing is, I'm working by a mall again and I've stayed away for now lol!! I love all my new co workers and still keep in contact with the ones I worked with previously! My son is still getting adjusted to his new schedule but I love seeing the joy on his face when I come home every night. I haven't registered for school yet, still trying to decide on a major but I will be starting classes this April. I'm pretty excited but hoping I can stay focused for doing school work and writing papers again. I've been thinking of so many ideas for my blog and have some new series...

On Tuesday I did mention that I had some exciting news to share. I have been working part time for a while and searching like crazy for full time work. I was starting to get a little frustrated but never gave up. Well a full time opportunity came up at my current job and I am now full time status!!! I was just so overjoyed and thankful. I will have a more stable income, I can go back to school and start to make some moves. Then I started to get a little overwhelmed. How was I going to juggle being a full-time working mom, grad student, blogger and balance everything else. It has been a while since I had a full time schedule and based my blogging schedule around my days off during the week. I start my full time hours next week and just need to take a small break away from Naturalle Drea. I really didn't want to because I love this so much but I need to see how to handle everything. I will most likely change my blogging schedule around. Thank you to those who have been encouraging to...

Happy Cold and Windy Friday!!! Can you believe it's already February and Valentine's Day is tomorrow? What are your plans for the weekend? Today I will be reviewing Mally Roncal's book Love, Lashes And Lipstick. My Secrets For A gorgeous, Happy Life and Mally Beauty Pro-Tricks Correcting Palette. Love, Lashes and Lipstick. My Secrets For A Gorgeous, Happy Life I asked for this book for Christmas and read it in two days!! I couldn't put the book down! This was also the book for the Birchblogger Book Club for January. I opted out of receiving this book again since I already had it. This book is written by Mally Roncal, makeup artist and creator of cosmetic line Mally Beauty. I follow her on Instagram and Twitter and she is just so inspirational all the time and always has an amazing outlook on life. This book took us through her life growing up, how she broke into the industry, how she started Mally Beauty and so many tips and tricks. A quote that had me drawn in ...

Happy Tuesday!! Did you watch the Grammy's? They were okay this year but had some good performances and I enjoyed watching the Red Carpet. Today I will be comparing J.Cat Wonder Lip Paint to OCC Lip Tars. Let's get into the reviews. I had the idea to do this post when I received the J.Cat Lip Paint in an Ipsy one month. I wondered if it could be a possible dupe to the popular OCC Lip Tars. It took me a while to get this post going because I don't reach for those lip products as much. Price Obviously J.Cat is much less than OCC. The Wonder Lip Paints are 4.99 and the Lip Tars are 18.00. Anyone on a budget would go for the Lip Paints over the Lip Tars. Are you paying for the better quality going the frugal route? I would honestly pay for both but love to catch the Lip Tars at makeup shows because they are offered at a discount. OCC has way more colors and finishes to offer than J.Cat. I couldn't tell by the website if all the Lip Paints have a matte or glossy fi...

Happy Sunday!!! I hope everyone had a great weekend!! I'm looking forward to watching the Grammy's later, especially the Red Carpet. Today I will be reviewing a few more products by InstaNaturals. *This post is powered by BrandBacker and the opinion is my own after using each product. Powered by BrandBacker I had the opportunity to review three other products by InstaNaturals and have fallen in love with this brand. I have since incorporated these products into my everyday routines. You can read that review  HERE!! This time I got to try out the Dead Sea Mud Mask and had to option to receive the Vitamin C toner to review as well. Let's get into to reviews. Dead Sea Mud Mask I always love a good facial mask. I always incorporate one into my skin care regimen. Speaking of that, I need to update my current one very soon. Taken from the InstaNatural site, this mask is  an all-natural detoxifier and purifier that comes from the renowned and sacred Dead ...

Happy Friday!!! I have had a pretty busy day and just getting to writing this post. I am going to be reviewing the Origins products that I purchased on Black Friday from Sephora. It was part of the 10 dollar deals they have during the holiday season. Let's get into the reviews. The box of the Origins came with three different products and all were sample size. It was great if you wanted to try out the product before purchasing the full size. I am still using these samples, you really get more than a couple uses out them. I have tried Origins previously and really loved them! I just can't use a whole line (cleanser, toner, moisturizer) or my face would break out. I can use products individually. Clear Improvements This charcoal mask helps get down into your pores and clear them of impurities. I love using charcoal mask because they really draw dirt out and clear your pores. This one really did what it was supposed to. I noticed a big difference after using this mask....

Happy Tuesday loves!! Here is the first favorites post of the new year!! I don't know what was going on today but it took forever to film this lol!! What were your favorites last month? Comment below and let me know. Have a great week and see you Friday!! Products Mentioned Belle Butters Premium Whipped Shea Butter- Check out  HERE Insta Naturals 100% Certified Organic Argan Oil Insta Naturals Advanced Formula Vitamin C Serum Ardell 120 Demi Lashes Nyx Cosmetics Eyebrow Cake Powder in Dark Brown Colourpop Super Shock Shadow in On The Rocks Colourpop Ellarie Lippie Stix and Pencil Mally Beauty Volumizing Mascara ~**Drea Notes**~ Did you watch the Superbowl? The Seahawks should of won the game. Halftime was pretty good, I hope Missy Elliot is coming out with some new music soon. Not looking forward to 6 more weeks of Winter!!! 

Happy Sunday loves!! Anyone having a Superbowl party or going to one? I will be watching the game but not going to a party. I haven't done a post in this series in a while and just want to talk to you guys. It seems like a light finally went off in my head and I got it. really pushed myself and workout out for a whole month and it felt great. I'm starting to see some great changes with my body and I'm going to continue to keep going. I feel so determined and motivated now and wondered what happened. I guess I wasn't ready for what is about to come in my life. I've learned to stop dwelling in the past and stop wondering what should of happened and what could of happened. I'm looking forward and not turning back anymore. I've learned to stop looking at what other people have that I don't, it's just not my time to have it. I know things I really want in life will come when I'm ready for it. I'm really working on my resume, applying for jobs like...