I can tell you that once, not too long ago, maybe even this time last year, I was ashamed of everything about my body, and I hated the way I looked. Every stretch mark and scar that adorned my belly and thighs and ass were like the faded lashings of an angry master. The way my boobs looked was unappealing to me, and I seemed to carry weight in my face like I carried shame on my back. I hid myself in baggy clothes, willing myself to lose 50 lbs overnight, so I could wake up happy and begin living. It never happened. Until one day, finally, it did... [cont. reading]
Tag: truth
Confidence & Body Positivity
Confidence is not something that you can lose and gain back. Confidence is something that, once you possess it, either continues to act as a layer around you, an armor of sorts, or, for one reason or another, temporarily shrinks back inside you, hiding, waiting to be coaxed back out. I've been run through this cycle numerous times in my...[cont. reading]
5 Simple Essentials I Used All Summer
So, I'm here today with a summer-y post for you all--5 simple, inexpensive summer essentials that I used all summer, from all-natural lip balms in tropical, fruity scents to fun, bright colorful nail polishes and lippies, to SPF lotions for hands and face that'll keep your most youthful parts of your body moisturized and protected from the unforgiving sun...[cont. reading...]
Thoughts After My 1st Year of Blogging
I will say that I've become much more confident as a blogger. When I first started, I was scouring the internet for tips on how to become a better blogger, have a bigger blog, ensure more traffic and people actually reading my posts in their entirety. My first year as a blogger has taught me that these things can't be fretted over, or you'll lose it. At least, that's how it was for me. I learned to not care if my posts were too long, because that's the length I felt like writing. I had to stop worrying if my topics weren't interesting, because they are what interested me and what I enjoyed writing about... [cont. reading...]
Vegan Slow-Cooker Black Bean Sweet Potato Chili
Here is a simple and quick slow cooker recipe for my delicious and filling black bean sweet potato chili. It is vegan, healthy, easy to make, and cheap too, so you and your wallet can stay full and comforted on those cold winter days~
My Life Goals for 2018
Quite simply, here are some of my goals and resolutions for 2018—ranging from work to health to happiness and everything in between~
10 Perfect Fall Lip Colors
Here are 10 fall lip colors hand-picked from my own extensive collection of over 60+ lippies. They are all flattering, gorgeous shades—perfect for autumn (and affordable too)!
My {Awesome} Fall & Winter Boot Collection
I have a pretty enviable boot collection for the cold weather months—8 pairs to be exact! Ranging from trendy to practical, basic to buckle-covered, I’ve got a pair for every outfit or occasion and you can check them all out now~
Vegan Pumpkin Spice Mini Muffins
Here is my easy recipe for vegan pumpkin spice mini muffins—an adorable and autumnal, delicate and delectable, perfect breakfast, snack, dessert, or treat for any fall foodie out there. These are completely vegan, plant-based, and cruelty-free, and they are fairly healthy as well so don’t be afraid to bake up a batch and pop them all~
Fall Makeup Look ~ Bonfire 🔥
Continuing with my fall makeup look exhibition, I have a hot, fiery, flame-worthy eye lewk that's sure to catch your eye and evoke memories of one of our favorite autumn pastimes, sitting around a bonfire~
Fall Makeup Look ~ #thankful | Happy Thanksgiving 🍽🍁
My second fall makeup look of the season, this is a seriously autumnal, awesomely alluring eyeshadow look that’ll be gorgeous and sultry during the Thanksgiving festivities and also might remind you a little bit of turkey 🍁🍽🍂
AngelSpartaness Lifestyle and angelspartaness.com Have Reached 100 Followers 💯 🙌🏼🎉
My blog, my baby, my brainchild... AngelSpartaness Lifestyle and angelspartaness.com officially have reached 100 FOLLOWERS! 💯🙌🏼🎉✨ Thank you to every single one of you, thank you very much for deciding to hit that button and keep coming back to read more of what I have to say and share with you all 💞
The Perfectly Imperfect Tag
I was tagged by Misabella to do the "Perfectly Imperfect" tag, created by Aqsa Says What. Click here to read my answers about inspiration and self-love 🙏🏼💕
Harvest Peach & Walnut Chia Pudding {Healthy Vegan Fall Recipe} 🍑🍂
My first fall recipe of this season 🍑🍂Harvest Peach & Walnut Chia Pudding🍂🍑 Healthy, vegan, plant-based, organic, easy, and absolutely delicious autumn breakfast, lunch, or snack for you to try~ 🍂🍑🍂🍑🍂
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