Blogtober: Yoga For Everything!

 

Hey Hey! Today I wanted to share with you one of the many health and wellness channels that I love on youtube. As adults we have so many obligations and so many things pulling us here and there that overtime it can be extremely exhausting and tiresome. It takes a toll on your mind and body and can lead to some lasting health complications. I know my biggest issue is stress and anxiety. If I don’t give myself time to rest and reset, I can become extremely overwhelmed and it begins to affect my physical health. This looks different for everyone but as a future clinician myself, I thought I’d share one of the things that has not only empirically been found to improve overall health but my health as well. From the title you’ve probably already guessed that the wonderful practice I’m referring to is yoga. I got introduced to yoga in high school as I was a dance major and we incorporated yoga practices into our conditioning on a weekly basis. With the beyond evolving technology available to us today, you can access yoga in so many ways. My favorite is on youtube! I came across this page by just clicking and clicking. The page is entitled, “Yoga With Adriene”. Adriene welcomes all levels, all bodies, all genders, and all souls on her yoga journey. She emphasizes how she wants everyone who visits her channel to simply find a practice that suits their mood or visit to if they’re looking to begin a journey toward healing. If you are looking to incorporate many different types of fitness into your everyday routine, I would encourage you to check out her channel. Below I have attached some of my favorites. Please feel free to comment below! “Reconnect. Do your best, be authentic and FIND WHAT FEELS GOOD.”

Peace & Good Vibes

Harmonious Kourt 

Blogtober: Recent Straight Hair Finds!

Hey Hey! As you can tell by the title I will be sharing some of my recent pick-ups for when I straighten my hair. It's getting chilly outside so you will find me with straight hair a little more often than you would in the summer months. Ya'll know when my hair is curly I am a wash and go girl so I airdry and go about my business. With the temperature changing and my schedule becoming more demanding, wash day takes a little more planning and effort. I still wear my wash and go in the fall/winter months however sometimes like now...I like to make my life a little easier by just straightening my hair.

Of course when I decide to style my hair this way I take extra precautions to avoid heat damage etc. My goal is always healthy hair in any state. Recently I found that my hair has gotten a tad bit thicker and not to mention my flat iron was old and with 1" plates. I quickly realized that because my flat iron didn't heat up that well and it was smaller, it took way longer than I liked to do this process. So I begin my search for a new flat iron that was 1 1/2 " and heated to at least 420 degrees as we know hair burns at 450. (Pro-tip) Recently I was able to find a flat iron that was affordable and met my size and temperature requirements. Keep reading to find out why I chose this product.

I decided to purchase the GVP 1 1/2 Inch Ceramic Flat Iron from Sally Beauty Supply. This product was a great price and it came with all the capabilities I needed to have a sleek look and reduced risk of damage in the process. The flat iron goes up to 450 degrees which means that's when it is the hottest. I will have it set at about 410-420ish to further prevent heat damage. I run the flat iron through my strands only twice so it was imperative that I have a flat that facilitates silk and shine. I am beyond excited to use my new product.

Details

The GVP 1-1/2" Digital Ceramic Flat Iron has an ergonomic design and curved edge plates to create any style from straight to curly and everything in between. A powerful heating element and 5 heat settings give you the power to create the style of your dreams. This GVP styling tool uses Far Infrared Ceramic plates that maintain an even temperature all the time, eliminating damaging hot spots that can cause damage and breakage to the delicate hair strands. This ceramic technology also produces negative ions that seal the cuticle, repels humidity and locks in hair color to help resist fading while smoothing and straightening. The lightweight ergonomic design is also squeeze sensitive to help style hair with minimal tension with no pulling or tugging.

GVP is Sally's generic product brand and this flat iron is actually comparative to the CHI 1 1/2 Flat Iron however, it is way cheaper. While I was there to purchase my flat iron, I also indulged in some of their other products. I purchased my favorite Paul Mitchell Serum that I've been using for years as well as a GVP product comparative to the Kenra Blow Dry Spray. These products have the same consistency, smell and ingredients as the original products however, they are way more affordable. For someone like me who only has their hair straight a few times a year, it's a great alternative to spending loads of money on products you don't use as often.

Overall I am pleased with my pick-ups and I encourage you to browse the GVP section at your local Sally's Beauty. They actually have a sale lasting through the end of the month. Thanks for reading!

Peace & Good Vibes 

Harmonious Kourt

Blogtober: Fenty Beauty!

Hey Hey! So I know everyone and their mama has purchased something from the Fenty Beauty line and because I’m obsessed with Robyn, you KNOW I did too. Surprisingly I didn’t go as crazy as I would’ve expected myself to. I am a girly girl however, anyone who knows me would tell you when it comes to makeup I either do the bare minimum or I don’t wear any at all. It takes me ages to get through makeup so I decided to relax during this launch and get items I knew I would quickly go through. I always and I mean ALWAYS wear lipgloss so naturally i grabbed her Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer. I absolutely love it and I can’t believe I haven’t run out yet. It’s perfect by itself but also as a topper for your favorite lip color you want to make pop with its' aluminizing properties. It’s also a universal rose nude shade that I think would look amazing on any skin tone. I would actually recommend this over any of the other products. Get you some! 

The other product I decided to purchase was her Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter in the color Ginger Binge/Moscow Mule. I decided to get this color because I felt it would better suit my skin tone as well as double for something else such a subtle eyeshadow. I could easily see it being helpful when blending certain eyeshadow looks as well. I absolutely love the colors because they remind me of a copper/rose gold shade. I’m here for anything that reminds me of copper or rose gold. I tried this out and it is amazing!! I actually plan to incorporate it with my birthday makeup look. The best part about this highlighter is that it melts into your skin and doesn’t flake all over the place. I don’t know about you guys but I hate when blush or highlighter is super messy. Rihanna did a great job with making sure this product did not do this. I was mad impressed! But it’s a product of Rihanna so did we really expect anything less?! I didn’t. 

If you haven’t already head on over to your local Sephora and check out these products for yourself. I didn’t purchase the foundation but I did swatch it in the store and let me tell you!!! I’m an oily girl and that foundation is magical. Like really. Get your hands on these products. You won’t be disappointed. If you’ve already purchased items from the collection let me know about them in the comments. I’d love to know your favorites! Thanks for reading! 

Peace & Good Vibes 

Harmonious Kourt 

Blogtober: #TheFutureOfSports

Hey Hey! This past weekend I visited a dope pop-up art installation entitled “The Future of Sports.” This two-story interactive exhibition celebrates art and sports, featuring different interactive rooms featuring different sports including: soccer, basketball, track tennis, boxing, volleyball, and cycling. If you’re an art lover like myself keep reading to get details on the installation and also see a few photos I captured. 

Who: Made in the District (MITD) is a media platform, creative agency and experiential event firm based out of Washington, DC. The Future of Sports art installation is the brainchild of Nicole Pinedo, MITD's founder and creative director.

When: The Future of Sports opened on October 6th, 2017 and lasts until November 30th, 2017.

Tickets: $15; Children younger than age 3 don't need a ticket. #FutureOfSports tickets are available exclusively on their website, thefutureofsports.co. Tickets will not be available for purchase at the door. All tickets are non-transferable. Tickets purchased through third parties will not be accepted. 

Hours: Monday-Sunday 10am-10pm

If you’re interested in visiting the exhibit visit https://www.thefutureofsports.co and comment down below letting me know what your favorite room was. I personally loved the tennis and boxing room. Thanks for reading! 

Peace & Good Vibes 

Harmonious Kourt 

Blogtober: Am I Feeling Myself?

Hey Hey! I told y’all I would be posting more and I’m starting by sharing more photos! After all it is October, so why not? Am I feeling myself? It must be the scorpio in me. HaHa Enjoy! 🍂🍁

Peace & Good Vibes 

Harmonious Kourt 

Photos Generously Taken By: TeDarryl Perry 

Blogtober: Hello October!

Hey Hey! It’s fall y’all! It’s also my favorite month of the year, OCTOBER! I’m an October baby and I absolutely love fall! My love for hot cups of tea, sweaters, boots and layering is oh so real. I also enjoy cozying up in my bed to some old fashioned Halloween movies. If you’ve been following my blog for a while then you know the month of October is a pretty big deal. I definitely make sure I enjoy the entire month. This is truly when I’m in my element and the vibes and energy is always good! Pictured below is just me taking a few pics because I’m already soaking up the fall vibes. Stay tuned all month for more posts and definitely stay tuned for a birthday post! #OVO 🍂🍁

Peace & Good Vibes 

Harmonious Kourt