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MY 2nd TIME (FULL BRAZILIAN WAX)

This might be TMI (Too Much Information) for some but hey we are all adults here right?… & by the way this is a lifestyle blog! 🙂

Now let’s start the conversation about my 1st and 2nd time having the full Brazilian wax done. I experienced my first time back in July and my second time just this week! I feel super proud of myself because I talked about having a full Brazilian wax done for so long. But like most I am so embarrassed/ashamed/terrified even when just thinking that I have to lay down on a bed and someone if literally right up into well onto and touching my penny (lol, that was the name I called ‘it’ my vajayjay/vagina since young) with a bright light and probably criticising how mines look.

Even now while writing this I feel like ‘Girl you survived’. And I am getting over it because the fact of the matter is that it is their job and they have probably done this 500 times before you and they are just doing their job.

Let’s talk about the pain, comparing the two times I believe that it did get better. The first time of course it was a bit painful however, it is not a pain that lasts all day, where your penny 🙂 just feels like it is burning or just an unnatural. When the wax is applied they allow it to dry and then gently pull. After the wax is completely pulled of they apply pressure to the spot and then instantly or almost instantly it is relieved. For me this was done for the whole thing & for my second time I dared to get the back door also done! (lol are you also laughing while reading this?) The back door was so much easier and faster, she used the general wax and then applied the one that is used for the smaller hair.

One funny part for me was the way in which you lay down for the front and the back. For the front you are on your back and your under feet are touching, so that she can get up in there. For the back you have to lay on your belly and hold your butt cheeks so that they don’t stick together! (lol, just imagine that)

I would say that a full waxing session takes about 30-45 minutes and it goes by so fast. It is not awkward while laying there, well at least not for me. I make sure not to look at what she is doing and just keep my head up, hands together and talk. Talking about yourself and sharing stories in general like any other salon experience. & the finally the final result is amazing! Everything is super soft for days and you are instantly beach ready.

The salon I visited is located in The Hague and so far I am super happy with their service. It is super clean and they are so professional.

 Full Brazillian = € 36,50 LadyWax The Hague

Have you though about getting the full Brazilian done? What was you biggest fear? What did you think about it?

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ESTEE LAUDER DOUBLE WEAR FOUNDATION | REVIEW + DEMO

NEW CONTENT!

Hi There Beautiful,

I have a new upload! A new #YouTubeVideo showing you my review and demo of the Estée Lauder Double Wear Makeup. Click below to check it out. But for now I will tell you that you must watch it to see what I think.

EstĂ©e Lauder Double Wear – Stay-in Place Makeup Claims

This is a long list of keys that this makeup claims to achieve. And I can tell you it does!

  • Stays-in place
  • Long lasting
  • Light weight
  • 15hrs (even in humidity)
  • Smudge proof
  • Oil free
  • Fragrance free
  • Non-acnegenic (formula is less likely to cause acne or make it worst)
  • Dermatologist + ophthalmologist tested

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Have you tried out this foundation? & what are your thoughts?

Love always!

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CONSISTENCY – LACKING IT!?

CONSISTENCY
/kənˈsÉȘst(ə)nsi/
noun
The quality of achieving a level of performance which does not vary greatly in quality over time.
‘we know we have the ability at the club—what we need is consistency’

In the blogging/vlogging or online world in general the key to success is being CONSISTENT! Constantly posting, constantly sharing and constantly attracting attention
 Making sure to keep the audience up-to-day with what is happening in your field. But then again in anything you dedicate yourself to you need consistency, RIGHT?!!

Hold up, I wanna make this personal so the focus in my case is my daily life (part-time job), blogging and vlogging. & let’s be honest I am not being consistent. In my day-to-day life I am on top of what is going on and tasks that need to be carried out. I like to think of myself as a perfect planner and always using my agenda to structure and follow the days/weeks ahead. Writing down my work schedule and times when I have special events. I always say if I don’t write it down in my agenda then it ain’t happening! (lol)

But I can’t seem to get a hold of always uploading a video on Sunday and always a blog post on Wednesday for instance. So I came to the point where I am allowing myself to just keep Wednesday and Sunday to the days that a blog post or a new YouTube video MUST be shared. And then if something extra is made it can be shared for Friday. It will be seen as a great plus and directly shared (Good idea, right?!)

Like the featured images says “Lack of consistency can bring on a lack of interest.” It doesn’t get more clear and true than that. Exactly the same thing I have noticed with my life however, I am slowly getting myself back up and onto the right way because living how I currently am I feel guilty. My reason for being guilty is that I have so much ideas, I write them down and I film footage but then something triggers something and then something terrible happens. NO INTEREST… No more are those days because I am sticking to my schedule and going to become someone/something because my blogging/vlogging is an adding value to me as person & I want to continue to inspire others. Even if it is only one person in my whole “career”.

So cheers to me making content & jumping back on the ball and being consistent. (Right after my iPhone gets fixed I will be back with some new #insta posts!

Love always & until next post….

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4 STYLES FOR OLD BOX BRAIDS | #YOUTUBEVIDEO | SUE-JEEN JANGA

NEW #YOUTUBEVIDEO

Check out the following link to my new video where shows you how I style my #BoxBraids. I have had these in for about one month and one week and for me that is quite some time. They have grown out so much but I share with you some very simple styles that I use to keep my hair in this protective style just a bit longer.

Click on the following link & don’t forget to give the video a thumbs up.

Love always,

Sue-Jeen

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#GIRLBOSS by Sophia Amoruso | BOOK REVIEW + New INK

Hi There,

Not so long ago I was feeling quite low and in need of some inspiration. So I took myself to the American Book Store in The Hague, it has an amazing variety of books that are English. But I also went because I was always a little book worm 🙂

While at the book store I approached one of the workers and she was willing to help. I went prepared with a list of books that I was recommended by friends but almost none of the ones I wanted were in store or nor were they attracting enough. However, she took her time and gave me a few must-reads for a person with my need of being ‘INSPIRED‘…

Anyways let’s just get to the review of #GIRLBOSS! It was one of the books that I had heard a lot about and was recommended to read. Overall I enjoyed the book, it is clear and the layout is easy to follow. It keeps you interested and the sections have a flow that is very much understandable. What I most liked about #GIRLBOSS is how she included quotes and testimonials from other successful bloggers, fashion-stylist and others in the field of fashion. This gives the book a texture that makes you want more.

If I read the book daily I could have been finished with it in about 1 week and a half or two max. But it took me a bit longer because I read it once I was in public transportation, like on my way to work. (It is my favourite time to read :))

I would not recommend this book to someone who is looking for Sophia’s key to what made her the success she currently is. #GIRLBOSS included the steps that she took and the way in which she stumbled into the success. Sharing more of her own personal story and not that which could be yours. Also a point that I can see that others would not enjoy are the quotes because some find them to be foolish but I personally love them!

Am I nourished with inspired after reading #GIRLBOSS?

Yes I am! As I read I continued to feel like yeah go out and continue doing the things you love. And if you love something don’t let “simple” happening bring you down. This book gave me a little push that I needed and I can see myself reaching for this book to have a look at the quotes or testimonials she included.

 

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Side cover of #GIRLBOSS.

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Shot of the testimonials of #GIRLBOSS.

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Creative beginning of a section in #GIRLBOSS.

Also another highlight of my week is my new #Tattoo! It says GOOD VIBES. which is permanently a reminder to myself. For starters I love the quote and I was inspired by DeJ Loaf because she also has one on her wrist including the same text and typography. I am absolutely inlove with my new ink! 🙂

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My new tattoo.

Now I am onto the following book that I picked up. [THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE] This book was also recommended to me by the lady at the store. Have you read it? And were you extremely inspired or sorely disappointed by it?

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Next book I am reading.

Until next time!

Make-Up Haul.

MAKEUP HAUL – MAC, ESTEE LAUDER, L’OREAL, KIKO & PRIMARK

Hi Loves!

I recently went out and purchased a few cosmetic. Of course I did not buy all of these products at once (that would be quite expensive you know 😉 but over a few weeks. Below is a YouTube video with me sharing all of the items that are mentioned. In the coming weeks I will also share detailed pictures and reviews of a few. Check out the video & don’t forget to leave a thumbs UP!

PRODUCT LIST//.

EstĂ©e Lauder – Double Wear 5N2 Amber Honey.

MAC Cosmetics – Mineralize SkinFinish Natural – Dark Deep

MAC Cosmetics – Mineralize SkinFinish – Gold Deposit

MAC Cosmetics – Prep+Prime – Fix+

MAC Cosmetics – Powder Blush – Fever

MAC Cosmetics – Pro Longwear – NC45

KIKO Milano – Face Base – Matte

KIKO Milano – High Pigment – #49

KIKO Milano – High Pigment – #37

KIKO Milano – Luxurious Lashes

KIKO Milano – Enigma – #04

L’Oreal – True Match – Cappuccino

L’Oreal – Volume Million Lashes – Black

 

LOVE ALWAYS,

Sue-Jeen.

 

Good News! + Collab with CocooAndCurls (YouTube Video)

Hi Followers!

I have some really good news to share, I passed my thesis defence! So that means that I am officially going to GRADUATE! Super cool & exciting, right?! I do find so myself!! Even though I am done with my Bachelor study, I am looking forward to starting something new 😉 ( I will share in the future) Currently I have my part-time job at Zara and seeing that I will not have to stress with school stuff anymore, I can now get back to Blogging & Vlogging. On my free days I am now going to dedicate them to being keeping myself busy with the things I love. [Creating content of course] I am extremely looking forward to what is to come. 😀

So starting off on a good note I created a make-up tutorial in collaboration with CocooAndCurls. We decided to do a make-up look which included something green. Below is the video of what I put together, a make-up look which included a POP of green in the waterline. This went live on Sunday, so check out the video below & don’f forge to give it a thumbs-up. For Cocoo’s video just have a quick look in the description box!

Until next time…much love!

Sue-Jeen

 

NEW VIDEO* – Our experience as students in the Netherlands

Hi Loves!

Back to my blog after so long! I have been having the worst schedule ever. With work times and then planing to do activities or even just being sick with the flue on my off days has been taking all my time. But last week I filmed a video with a fellow Saban (ex)student, Solange who is also living here in the Netherlands and we shared our experience as students in the Netherlands. Of course us being small island girls who came to this big county to study you can already guess that we have a lot to share. So making it even more interesting and instead of write it all out we had a conversation/discussion and got it all filmed and edited into a video which is more interesting, right?! With out writing more below you can find the link to the YouTube video.

& Don’t forget to like, comment & subscribe if haven’t already! If you have any comments about what we shared we would love to know what you think! Have a great Friday & an even better weekend!

Solange’s Contact Information!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThoughtsofSol/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theonlysol/
Snapchat: The onlysol
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThoughtsOfSol
Website: https://thoughtsofsol.wordpress.com/

Staying in the Netherlands?!

Are you staying in the Netherlands after finishing your studies? But you only went there to study! Aren’t you suppose to be giving back to the island? And your family back home in Saba? Why are you investing so much with your new starter home?

I get those remarks very frequently when I tell people that I am staying in the Netherlands after finishing my study this year. After moving here in  2011 I literally found myself! I found out more about things I am interested in and even my VOICE. It could be that it is just natural to find yourself when you are around 20 years old but after moving here and experiencing life I truly am grateful for making the move to the Netherlands. It has taught me a lot about being organised, punctual and just standing strong in your shoes. The culture here is totally different to back home “Caribbean Style“.

There are some who feel the need to be on the island/county that they originally came from after studying to give back. To give back I mean like literally doing something to show appreciation to the island. In my situation I feel like I am giving back to the island in my own way by staying away for a while. Sounds harsh?! I don’t think so because I am on my own journey to discovering myself, becoming more positive and just loving ME. & I don’t think that me being on the island will help. For some they might argue that I can also learn more about myself and develop being back home. But personally when I look back at when I was there I felt like did not have a voice, maybe because I was only ‘little Sue-Jeen’. But trust me now no one can tell me what to do or just walk over me and do as they please! In my short life there has been some things that I have went through and I promised myself to never be that way. I am going to continue to love and value myself.

When the time is right I will move back home & I will find a way to physically give back to my lovely little island SABA! But for now the Netherlands will be home and I will continue on my journey of finding and loving me! It hurts to be away from family and friends that I hold dear but for now I think that they also understand it is my life and that I am building upon it.

Really and truly I do not know if this is the place is for me to be for the rest of my life. But for now it is perfect & I feel right at home. 🙂

Did you also have huge life changing decisions to make after finishing your studies abroad? What did you choose to do & why? I would love to hear your story, so leave a comment down below!

Personal?

With having my personal blog I feel like I should also be able to talk about other topics which are not only fashion, beauty or hair related. I want to add the flare of my personal life, maybe things I feel or have learned along the way. & this will be my first personal post, I hope you get something out of it.

WHAT IS CURRENTLY GOING ON!

I am now going through the process of almost finishing my bachelor degree in International Communication Management…(very broad right?!) & am I feeling the “pressure” of WHAT’S NEXT! But I am not letting it get to me, well at least trying. (Which is a little difficult) Life is changing and I am going from being a little girl who has no responsibilities to an adult that has it all. There is so much that I now have to take into consideration, do I continue studying?, do I wanna having a stable house?, do I wanna travel a little?, do I wanna get a proper job in the field where I just finished studying?, do I want to explore the things that I like first?, get a job in the field I actually like? THERE ARE JUST SO MANY QUESTIONS!

But I told myself to just follow what feels right at the time and let it flow….what is meant to be will be and if it is suppose to happen it will! I have definitely learned that in this last year! On the positive side I recently got myself my own young starters home which is amazing, I have myself a part-time job at Zara as a Sales Associate, my blog & YouTube channel and I am finishing school. 🙂 I feel like I have the basics to start my official “Adult-Life”! Some might think that ‘Ohhh being a Sales Associate does not do much because you have a bachelor degree’. However, I think that there are so many opportunities in Zara and around me, if I can get the change to grow in Zara itself it would be great & I mean HEY I also have a passion for fashion! What is also helping me stay focused and just flowing is when I look at others that are older & are just so unhappy or annoyed with the work that they do. I really do not want to be that type of person, with a regular 9-5 job at the age of 23 and just so annoyed by 30…

In the next few months I see myself learning more about myself. Working on becoming more positive about life and all its happenings. Building up this blogging/vlogging thing & becoming certified for doing make-up!

Have you/Are you also had this feeling I am having? & How did/are you deal with it?

I would love to hear more. Leave a comment below 🙂