You said a WORD! I say the same thing to my now, 13 year old daughter. I don’t care if we’re just “running to Walmart!” Put some clothes on and look presentable. I don’t care how everyone else looks, WE care about how WE look! 🙌🙏♥️
If that takes for her that's cool. But when you don't feel that way it's quite annoying to be forced to do something you don't find important. But that's how things go when you're a kid and powerless. Things I don't miss about being a kid.
When you prioritize self-care, it communicates that it is a priority for you to the people in your household, and they are more inclined to support that. And it communicates to the little ones that they need to prioritize their self-care as they grow up. Thank you for this. 💐
Agreed! At the beginning of the pandemic, my son came home from school to quarantine with me and my boyfriend and my guy had to tell him to not bother me while im doing my self care Sundays 🙃! And when he went back to his own apartment (whew chile!) He started doing his own self care routines!
My parents demonstrated this to my siblings and me. I show what my parents showed me to my teenage children. Especially on the bad days I dress my best and attempt to look my best and just doing that makes me feel better. Great tips!
I went through this spell of not taking care of myself for years...just going through the motions until the end of 2020...it's like I had woken up out of a long ass dream lol but every since then, I've been taking care of myself mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically. It's not always easy but it's definitely worth it.
Yea it be like that sometimes life has a way of really dragging us under if we let it and instead of living we just survive and press on... But at least you were able to wake up so to speak and see that taking care of yourself is just as important as taking care of everyone else 🙂
I live with a Major Depressive Disorder, so it’s been ROUGH. But this was a friendly reminder that self care is important and there are benefits towards putting in the extra effort! ❤️
I’m really glad you’re talking about this, as women we’re now even more overwhelmed than ever now that we are working career minded women who are also mothers and wives. I went through a period where I would barely do anything to make myself look good, it took a toll on my marriage and I noticed my teenage daughter was following my lead. I snapped out of it and now I make it a point to get myself together every day! Even my bare minimum days I’m still put together well. I got a lot of inspiration from your channel, not only for self care, but healthy eating as well. Congrats on your sponsorship with Walmart and take care of yourselves ladies and gents! ☺️
Yes I use to be obsessed with how I looked my hair , nails, clothes always on point from day to nite, then I had twins in 2019 postpartum & let myself go I'm crying just typing this😩I want me back so badly! I became a mom at 30 the twins are now 3 I'm getting me back this year by any means 💪🏾💪🏾🙌🏾🧡🤎🧡🤎
Do you have locs? I am trying to look at the tiny picture lol looks like microlocs I am going to loc my hair soon and I know for a fact it’s going to help me
@@Ncognito579 oh no knotless braids I just always wear braid's alot after the twins my son has locs I'm nervous to try them Good luck on your loc journey 💜
thanks so much for this vlog sis … we lose ourselves as mothers , mates and everyday life that we don’t take make “Me Time” essential or just keeping it together on a day to day . Keep inspiring and stay beautiful ❤️
I’m not judgmental or anything when people are looking “busted” (I get it) and honestly it ain’t about me, but I must say I’m grateful to be served a look. It can actually boost my mood to go out and see beauty & health, etc in people passing by in addition to lovely architecture, dogs, weather, landscaping. It all can contribute to quality of life, I think.
I so agree! It has always made me feel good to see someone else look good! I could never explain it, but I just get so happy 😁 It inspires me to always look my best, now, I just have to also put it in action.
I absolutely love your outlook on keeping yourself together. Especially as it relates to your children. Never heard anyone say it like that, but this needed to be heard by so many “!
It’s so funny you said that about your mom. My mother was the same way, always jazzy, but I am the total opposite! She used to tell me “I’m sick and tired of you looking sick and tired” 😂
I've always been a casual dresser but during/post pandemic I've turned super casual. One day I went to drop off some supplies to an older lady that goes to church with my mom. The lady had her hair done, light makeup, pretty jewelry and had a nice lounge set on (she wasn't going anywhere). Lol I was so embarrassed, I hadn't wore anything but sweats and leggings for over a yr at that point. I had to see a woman in her 70s out doing me to realize I REALLY fell off. It was a good wakeup call.
@@nibabi So true. They grew up in an time when putting effort in your appearance was a must. We're used to just tossing on some sweats and keep it moving.
I so appreciate your TED Talk about self care and taking care of yourself! I am a wife and work from home mom of 2 boys as well and can relate to how hard it can be sometimes to maintain yourself when talking care of everyone else! Thanks for the reminder💖😘 I’m going to grab those beauty items too!! You look amazing 🤩
I struggle with anxiety for years but I will not let my looks go. I'm home a lot so even when I go out to Wal-Mart or anywhere I like to look decent. Just because I'm going through it doesn't mean I should look like I'm going through it.
Thank you for being transparent. I love how you carry yourself and encourage others. I also can appreciate how you share things about your private life only when needed. Such a blessing.
Thank you for reminding women that just because you have children you don’t have to be looking busted. Even if you don’t have a designer budget, you can still look good. Clean, ironed and put together clothes are fine. Thank you for that PSA!
Yeahhhhh a Walmart and TheChic Natural collaboration. Damn girl I don’t know if it’s okay as a straight woman to tell someone else they look hot 🥵. But you look smoking hot. I love the whole look, hair, makeup, and boots.
I am inspired by this vlog to take a little time for myself each day. I have been slagging since I had my son. I know how important it is but..... this vlog was what I needed. I love your channel and watch every video but do not comment. I thought I should today.Keep going with the positive vibes. I love fresh flowers too.
I resonate with that comment. I have 2 young boys and I'm always in sweats tees and leggings. I want to dress up but I don't have the time. I always feel rushed an go go go because my kids need me all the time. I have to make the time
you can do something like take one day a week and plan out your outfits. that way you know you always have a polished look ready to go. perfect your 10 minute hair/face routine...that should help you get on your way!
I totally felt where you are coming from and was so excited to see that Kim had commented here because I felt like she was going to "sympathize" with this message. Chiiiiiiiiiile. Kim got us all the way together, lol. She didn't even play into it. She provided some tips and placed the accountability right where it belongs, with us. We can do it Mommas!!!
Blessings to your mom! I am a believer in making myself beautiful every day! Even when my boys were little I got up early and did my self care! There is nothing wrong with loving on yourself!
The universe always knows what you need. I haven’t watched a lot of vlogs lately but I saw yours and decided to watch and low and behold it was exactly the boost I needed. I pour my all into everyone around me and leave myself drained and walking around in Christmas pjs and tshirts. I know I need to give to myself. So thank you for the push!
You’re so beautiful and inspirational!!! As black women self-care should be a must to exude that inner confidence within!!! Thanks for the upload!!!🤎✨🤎✨🤎✨
The entire look is so cute and casual! This vid was a new recommendation for me today--elevated my mood since home from work due to tornado weather in my state. Thanks for the pick-me-up! New subbie😊💯⚜️
I needed this, the last couple years were rough. Health issues and adding the world events on top of it, it's been bad. I needed this reminder. Look your best. ❤️ #NOscarvesorbonnetsinpublic 🙅🏾♀️
Self-care is so Essential. I can't express that enough. I found out the hard way when I was caring for my Sickle Cell Anemia son and then both of my parents before their deaths and the Arrangements after to give them all their respects. I'll do it all again if I had to, But I had forgotten how to take care of myself because I didn't take those gaps in time to do so. So whenever you're going through hard times Please always allow, even if a smidgen, time to care for yourself. I love how you mentioned to "Pour into Yourself. " You have to replenish because if you keep pouring out you'll find yourself in negative spaces.
So so soooo trueeee if everyone felt good about themselves this World would definitely be a better place! Thanks for sharing this dope afternoon with us💕
That is very good point and especially as black women we always depend on the drag queen makeup look , colorful wigs , and big bold lashes to be beautiful. Natural aesthetics and classic makeup 💄 look is what radiates our beauty
Facts. If you are unrecognizable after make up, that’s called being in Drag. No disrespect to Drag Queens as a Teenager I had an adult drag Queen friend who actually taught me how to put my make up on and do eyebrows. So don’t come for me DragQueens. Just have different makeup needs.
Yeah, no shade but a lot of women are starting to look drag/trans because of the heavy makeup. Men need heavy makeup to exaggerate the feminine look they are going for. Women do not. 90s glam was amazing for Black women, imo and I wish we’d go back to it.
Same here! Mom was cute everyday! My great aunt thought it was a crime not to look your best. I lived that about them. Self-care daily. Well, I AM single with no kids. Yay!!!! The best compliment: you look like you don't have a worry in the world
for me what helped me after a whole life of depression and lack of self care was just keeping it simple. clean face, maybe eyebrows and mascara, earrings, sunglasses, lotion, perfume and clean clothes. i used to do lots of makeup and truth is i’m tired(tamela mann voice) nowadays i only wear makeup on days i have the energy or events and take care of my skin on days i can’t. i’m trying to take care of my body and hair now
My mom is the same: single parent of 4, almost 60, working and always on fleek (Black moms don't play 😊) . I'm lazy sometimes but I've noticed that I always see cute guys when I'm not put together 😂🤔 (I'm single with no kids). It's important to look good even in the house, I've taken bad habits since covid because I live alone and work from home, so nice reminder Kim ❣️
I swear everytime I watch you I feel motivated to do something beneficial for my life. Rather it's eating healthier, taking better care of my skin and body, or just putting more time into my appearance. You really help me feel like I can do things differently and become the woman I know I can be. That is so meaningful. You don't even understand how great your impact has been, it's truly life transforming. Thank you for all you that you do!! ❤
I'm loving these new Sunday and personable uploads. It's enough information without oversharing which still allows you to maintain some level of privacy. I also love that you are not afraid to go out alone and do you. Yessss....Kim! TYFS
the comment section in this video is AMAZING. I’m reading through and gathering so many gems of wisdom. I love your ability to create conversation and bring positive people into your sphere with your videos!
Thank you for reminding us to take care of ourselves. It just makes you feel good. I’m all about making myself feel good. Like the long soaks. Putting on lotion and perfume. I’m not that into make up. But I guess it could make you feel better about yourself. And I have a closet full of clothes I need to wear. I love flowers 💐! But I only smell them inside the store. I’m saying to myself, she really bought all those flowers which can be pricey. We’re worth it! I’ve got to start doing more. Your bouquet was beautiful! Love ❤️ all your videos!
I'm absolutely living for these mini buns on natural healthy hair, the second version looked beautiful too 😍😍😍. I gotta try out that eye makeup palette!
Wow, that lip color is gorg✨🌹 Love this upload 🖤 Don’t loose the “ ✨shimmer✨” ladies… stay up (mentally), get dressed, show up, show out & smell good all while doing it✨✨✨
Thank you for sharing about personal upkeep of ourselves. I too have found myself letting things go and I'm out and will see myself in a mirror-like oh no!🤣 I am really going to do better. The bouquet turned out so beautiful!🌹🌷🌿
I am so happy to see all the positive, fly women I follow getting these sponsorships…love your content. Not going lie, I just be out here looking any sort of way…drives my mom mad (she’s rarely not put together).
Because of women like you and my grandma, I really enjoy getting put together everyday. My husband REALLY loves when I get dressed up when we are out too. Thanks for the content Kim👋🏽
Enjoyed the great encouraging words you gave. The best thing, I was happy to know that you have children. I always thought it was just you. You are a good example that we viewers can find the time to try to have ourselves together when we need to. 😊
You are an inspiration Queen. Thank you for showing me how to carry myself as a woman; how to stay goal-oriented; and how to remain humble. Now that I am in the space where I can prioritize myself I can work toward practicing self-care in all areas of my life.
Thanks for this video! I definitely took this into consideration… I’m a new mom … had my baby during the pandemic and it’s been rough …. I also work from home so it’s hard to get myself dressed up and looking and feeling good … I have definitely been in a rut. I need to get myself together and put in the extra effort to look and feel good… I just haven’t felt like myself since having a baby…
Had to pause to really quickly speak on the topic. I just had a dream this morning (I know some won't understand) about this. And my first thought was, "stay ready so you don't have to get ready". Like you said none of us are always going to be "on", but putting yourself together when you leave home, even on the most basic levels. My mom was the same way, still to this day. Definitely something I caught from her growing up.
This is real touching your mother said never made y'all feel like y'all was a hindrance or holding her back but she always stay fly my granny used to always say when you dress up you feel better sending you some positive vibration nubias Queen
LOVED LOVED this and definitely needed to hear this especially the part about the husband. The whole video was just inspiring thank you so much for sharing
I’m a single Mom and I finally got a good self care regimen down. I work out when I can and eat healthy and stopped drinking. Makes simple things more fun
I NEEDED this video so much! I am a single boy mom and posy pandemic had been SO HARD! Trying to maintain the upkeep of myself and him, establishing my Event Design business and working again full-time whew! Thank YOU KIM for this💜💜 Super inspiring and not to mention I'm also a fellow Baltimorean. So it you can do it I know I can!
Shout out to mama for being an excellent role model ✨ I love watching your videos. I also agree with your stance on if everyone around the world felt there best it would be a better place, that is so true✨ Trentina here ✨
Congrats on the Walmart sponsorship Kim! I love you and your channel and everything you're about/represent. Can you make a video on how to look your best/polished with minimal to no make-up for those of us that don't like wearing make-up or don't have time? Thanks!
You’re right. For a year I stopped caring how I looked because I had gained weight. I no longer felt worthy to invest in myself, but seeing your video totally sparked the fire to take care of me mentally and physically ❤️
Your so awesome🥰.Everything you said is very true. The last couple years it's been tough for me personally but I'm getting out of that slump. So much truth in the saying when you look good you feel good💯 and your confidence level⬆️
Thank you for sharing the importance of self-care. I must say I got more hip to this way of life during the pandemic-seeing the importance of taking care of myself than I ever did before was such an eye-opener and self-confidence booster. Now, my 9-year-old has been following suit and doing her own self-care. By the way I love this blazer, can you share a link? Thank you-beautiful video 🤎
I watch all of your videos and don’t think I have ever left a comment, but this video hit home. I have absolutely been having these thoughts lately and even my best friend the other day when I got all dolled up was like, she told her niece “that’s the Kedia I know,” I feel like since I’ve had my boys it’s just so much on my plate, that’s the last thing I’m thinking about, but your perspective on not wanting them to see you in that way is EVERYTHING! I love that perspective! Keep being a light! 💞
As a wife and mom of 4 kids for years I was running my self raggid. I think it somehow got ingrained into us women that we work, take care of the house, be a wife, take care of the kids, pour into everyone else and basically neglect ourselves. Many of us believe the lie- if everyone else is good around me then I'm good. But I learned it makes us overly stressed and our love and care for our family can turn into bitterness. One day an older lady who we went to church shared this wisdom take a break and take time to take care of yourself. But I'm super mom I dont need a break..or so i thought 🙂...I talked to my husband he had no clue how stressed I actually was. He watches the kids no problem and I went to enjoy some quiet time at the lake. It was very helpful 🙂 Since then I have been intentional with taking care of myself. If we as women are running on empty we cant help anyone else. Looking decent(not fashionista) and wearing perfum especially going into any business or store is not an option. I refuse to walk out the house in any house clothes, hair bonnets, etc. I'm not gonna walk around the house looking too raggedy either🙂😂
Hi sis I been watching you doing hair for years- then lost track of you lol. You are so kool and down to earth in your life style. I can see you through your house- like the beauty of it, the work you put in it. Self love would definitely make the world a better place for sure. Don’t know why I didn’t subscribe but i am now a new subscriber lol. Stay safe
Love this video! Definitely trying the red lip and lashes. I especially love how the lashes look so natural. Your bouquet turned out beautiful as well ❤️
I completely agree and thank you for this video. Its hard for me because I work nights, but I have been making more of an effort and I actually feel better. I will definitely check out the Walmart eye shadow (dont usually wear it). Thanks again sis. #greatvid
Hi Hun, I. have been watching you for years and I love your content. I agree with you so much about putting yourself together . I was told that I wouldn't have time to do my makeup and get myself together once I have kids. I prove them all wrong. If I have to wake you 30 min earlier that's what I do. I am glad you were together once your saw your fan.. I am inspired to start getting flowers, they are so pretty. Love the Lips and shadow. 🥰🥰❤️
Thank you so much! And you are definitely right- life doesn't have to stop after kids...oh and definitely yes, get some flowers, they liven a space and make you feel so good and vibrant!
I ABSOLUTELY Loved this video!!! It's so refreshing to see how you were encouraging your audience to look good for themselves. I try to do this for me often because when I take the time to get myself together, it makes me feel better. I REALLY enjoyed your perspective and of course STYLE!!! Have a FANTABULOUS WEEK!!! 😊
Good video as always 💕 absolutely true that when you invest in self care you do feel a lot better. Whenever I’m feeling down I always spend a moment or two to pampering myself to feel a bit better
Thanks for the video! You look great and your advice on being a mother and still making time to look your best was very inspiring! Those flowers are beautiful!