Peace & Good Vibes

Photography By Joshua Maclin!


Hey y'all! Back in February I took some photos with the amazing photographer, Joshua Maclin, as part of his "People Series". When I was asked to be apart of this I was more than delighted! Josh explained how he wanted to highlight the natural beauty in all different types of people. That was so dope to me and that made me even more excited to do the shoot. I was encouraged to wear minimum makeup and a simple black turtleneck. Anyone who knows me knows that attire like that fits right into my normal comfy chic style! The entire experience made me feel free as I didn't have to look or embody anything but my true self. I loved every minute of this shoot! I am truly grateful for the experience! Below are some of my favorite photos that Josh shared with me! I will also include his website and social media if anyone is interested in contacting him! Thanks for checking out this post! 

Peace & Good Vibes 
Harmonious Kourt



Photographer: Joshua Maclin 
Website: joshuamaclin.com
Instagram: J.maclin 



Follow Your Heart!

Hey Hey! Today I wanted to share some beautiful street art in the Union Market Area of Washington, DC. The walls were covered with vibrant murals from the graffiti artist "Mr. Brainwash". The positive words and bright hearts visible to anyone who passed by screamed love and good vibes to me! I loved every second of being out there in the presence of the art and the other people who were eager to get a picture just as I was. Mr. Brainwash is a LA-based graffiti artist who originally created the heart-filled mural for International Women's Day in 2015. Even our First Lady Michelle Obama got her picture taken at the mural when she met Mr. Brainwash. How dope is that?! If you're ever in DC go to Union Market and take a look for yourself! I promise you'll be blown away! 

Peace & Good Vibes 
Harmonious Kourt



50 Things That Make Me Happy!

Hey Hey! It's Favorite Friday & I wanted to use this Friday to share with y'all 50 things that make me happy! I thought it was going to be so hard getting to 50 but it was actually harder for me to stop at 50. Below I have a list of 50 things that make my soul smile! Enjoy!

1. My family (especially my 2 little nephews who I adore)
2. My closest friends (they know who they are! ⚓️) 
3. Butterflies 
4. Sunflowers 
5. Late night drives 
6. Working Out ( One of my favorite things to do when I'm stressed out) 
7. Scented Candles (I thoroughly enjoy seasonal candles from bath & body works) 
8. Hot tea (my mother always makes me a cup of tea so she's responsible for my love of a good cup of hot tea) 
9. Lounging on a rainy day 
10. Spending time with my 2 older sisters (my sister Kristina is such an easy target for my sister Kim & I. I love making fun of them both though) 
11. Watching stand up comedy 
12. Laughing 
13. Finding a good documentary on Netflix 
14. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho 
15. Reciting the lines verbatim from "Life", "Ace Venture Pet Detective" & "Friday" with my sisters
16. My MacBook/ iPad 
17. Nike apparel (Specifically my Nike slides. If it's comfy I have to have it. I wear a small if you're feeling generous) 
18. Oversized t-shirts 
19. Sweatpants 
20. Ramen noodles (I'll never be too good for my noodles) 
21. Spending time alone 
22. Christmas 
23. Fall (it's my favorite season) 
24. Traveling 
25. Music 
26. Singing Rihanna's "Higher" in my car to the top of my lungs as if I can sing lol 
27. Concerts 
28. Sade Adu (I believe she wrote music specifically for me) 
29. Giving...being able to give to people in need is one of the best feelings ever. 
30. Genuine people
31. Good vibes 
32. New hair products 
33. My curly crown of curls 
34. Pedicures (I have an obsession with getting my feet massaged)
35. Massages (my body has thanked me for my many trips to Massage Envy) 
36. Meditating 
37. Perfumes (I love a smell good) 
38. A Hot bath
39. Cute pajama sets 
40. Currently obsessed with rose gold, marble, and gray anything 
41. The smell of fresh laundry 
42. Northern Neck Ginger Ale 
43. My mothers cooking (Thank God for her country upbringing) 
44. The beach (even though I can't swim) 
45. Making memories with the people I love
46. Living in the moment 
47. The stillness of the night 
48. Praying 
49. Blogging
50. YOU, reading my blog! ❤️

Thanks for checking out this post if you made it all the way to the 50th thing! I tag anyone who has a blog! Comment below with the link if you decide to make a list of 50 things that make you happy as well! I would love to check it out!  

Peace & Good Vibes, 
Harmonious Kourt

My Everyday Makeup Look


Hey Hey! Recently I have been wearing the products in the photo above to create a natural glowy everyday look. I will be the first to admit that when it comes to makeup I am pretty laid back. I love getting dolled up but I like to have the least amount of steps when completing whatever makeup look I do. I’m going to tell you a bit about why I love each product and how I use it.

Let’s start with the base, for primer I’ve recently been using either Maybelline’s Baby Skin or Becca’s Ever-Matte Powerless Priming Perfector. I use the baby skin when I am using powder foundation and the becca primer when I am using liquid foundation. I have VERY oily skin so when I am using powder foundation, the baby skin primer conceals any large pores and assists with smooth application of the powder so it does not look chalky. I use the becca primer to keep my oily skin under control while wearing liquid foundation. In the past, I would have to blot my face so often but with this product I am good for the 12 hours it says on the packaging. Both products create a barrier between my skin and whatever product I chose to use which I love. Each product also does exactly what they say they do so if you have oily skin I would most definitely recommend these!

My foundation stays the same as I either use a powder or liquid foundation. I usually use Nars powder foundation but I ran out and decided to use my Bobbi Brown Skin Weightless Powder Foundation. I have fallen in love with this product for my everyday work makeup. It doesn’t even feel like I have anything on my face and that’s my favorite thing about this product. This powder foundation is also buildable so you can still conceal with it if you want. When I am going out or will need my makeup to last all day, I wear my Nars Velvet Matte Skin Tint. I absolutely LOVE this stuff. Nars literally made this product for oily girls like me! A little bit of this product goes a long way and it has the perfect smooth coverage. Paired with that becca primer I am invincible in this summer heat!

I only conceal my eyes and I have a couple of concealers that I switch out here and there but my favorite that I grab the most is my Make Up Forever Full Cover Concealer. No matter what I pair this with, it does the job!

For blush  I seem to always grab my Mac Cosmetics Powder Blush in the color format. This blush is just perfect for my skin tone no matter the season. I personally love this color because it is more matte and doesn’t have any glitter in the pigment.

Recently for my eyes I haven’t been using eyeliner and I definitely do not use any of my eyeshadows as I should. I have been sticking to mascara  to give my almond eyes the pop they need. I use the Loreal Paris Telescopic Clean Definition Mascara in the color blackest black and the Loreal Paris Voluminous Mascara in carbon black. These both work very well together and I’m guessing it’s because they are from the same brand.

I pair this everyday look with whatever lippie I am in the mood for that day. The look is very versatile in that you can wear a gloss or a matte lip. I typically throw on one of my favorite glosses to complete this glowy look.

Welp! That completes my go-to everyday makeup look! Do you use any of my everyday products? Let me know in the comments. Also let me know what your go-to makeup look consists of!

Peace & Good Vibes
Harmonious Kourt 
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