The Real Darling Nikki

Tuesday, August 16, 2016

10 Facts About Me

Hello, Everyone!!!.

When I first created my blog a year ago, I introduced posts titled "Tag Tuesdays" as a way for you, my reader to get to know me on a personal level. Below are a few 10 random facts about me.

1. I hate bugs, it is definitely the worst time of the year for me. I do whatever I can to kill them. Even if I see a bug on TV I will freak out & start to itch.

2. I love hot sauce on everything !!!!, I keep hot sauce in my bag, SWAG lol

3. My astrological sign is Pisces.

4. I can be pretty shy around people I do not know, however I am easy to talk to.

5. I do not like to dance in public, it's where my shyness is at the highest. But my boyfriend is very slowly getting me to dance with him.

6. I can listen to music for hours, especially 90's and early 2000's it brings me back to the good olé times.

7. I eat salmon at least once a week for dinner *basil and garlic recipe I found online*

8. My favorite TV shows at the moment is Shameless and Power, I live for a good drama.

9. I have committed to a no heat challenge for my natural hair journey which means no curling iron or blow dryer for a year. So far it's been 3 months.

10. I've start a new weight loss journey and I made it my mission to drink half my body weight in water.

📷 by le boyfriend ❤

Until next time, XOXO

Sunday, August 14, 2016

I'm sorry I've been M.I.A lately but I've been putting my focus on job hunting this summer. I had two interviews so far but unfortunately I was not offered the position. It has been a real learning curve for me but it hasn't stopped me from continuing my job search. I have faith that what is meant for me , will be for me. On another note, I can't believe the summer is half way through however I've discovered a few things that has become my summer favorites which I listed below.

1.Glamour: If you are unaware the September issue is the most coveted issue of the fashion year. Not only is the issue the biggest , it prepares you for the upcoming fall season. I've been wearing my hair in its natural state this summer and I've been looking for ways to wear my hair in the colder months. I am happy to see that hair accessories are in ,so I can adorn my fro with dazzling goods.

2. Movies & Chill: The Secret Lives of Pets because I am a big kid and every weekend my boyfriend always catches me watching cartoons, so it was right up my alley.

Jason Bourne: I joked that Matt Damon may be too old for this series but it was actually good.
*spoiler alert they killed my girl Julia from Save the Last Dance which is one of my favorite teen movies 😐.

Now You See Me: This one was my boyfriend choice, although I didn't see the first one I actually liked. If they make it into a trilogy I will go see it with him of course.

3. Adult coloring: There is a reason why children love to color and their parents as well. It is so calming and I honestly feel less stressed because my mind is not all over the place. I like to turn off my TV and just color away in complete silence.

4. Clutch: I like to call it my "throw it in the bag" clutch because I literally throw everything I need, just the bare minimum it comes in handy on date nights.

5. Highlighter: If you ever in Five Below you should check out their makeup section. I've found this amazing highlighter that is perfect for wearing over your foundation or mixed in for all over glow.

6. Nail polish: Like I've mentioned before I am on a job hunt and this grayish nude is the perfect color to wear to interviews or in my case all summer too.

7. Milani lip liner: I like to wear it as a lip color and sometimes I add gloss to the middle of my lips. It's the perfect lip color but better

8. Sonia Kashuk knockout eye shadow palette : I only wear neutral eye shadows so this palette is perfect. If you are like me and need help with application, this palette shows you the way.

And lastly my fave sunnies for obvious reasons
*not a new fave 😎

Until next time, XOXO

Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Summer '16 Playlist

Hello Everyone!!!

If you live in North America, you know we are experiencing heat waves, left and right from the West to East Coast. I cannot lie this extreme heat makes me not want to do anything but take several trips to the beach to get my summer tan which I did over the weekend with my boyfriend. Any beach day requires tanning oil, towels, beach umbrella and lastly swimwear, I prefer one piece or high waist bottoms. It is not complete without a few good magazines and music. Here are some of my favorite songs of Summer Sixteen and some classic summer jams.