4 Reasons I Switched to a Plant Based Diet! #Vegan

I won't be doing my weekly Vegan Try + Buy post today, but if you missed last's weeks post you can view it here. If you don't know I decided to switch to a plant based vegan diet. I have been vegan for 65 days and it has been an amazing journey! I realized after my last post that I should definitely share with you guys just how I got here.  So here are the 4 top reasons why I began vegan!


Fasting Converted Me. My church facilitated a 40 day fast during Lent. During the fast we used the Daniel Fast as our guide. Foods that were eliminated were: meat, dairy products, sugar and foods with preservatives. During the 40 day fast, I read every label before I purchased food. This caused me to really pay attention to the things I had been putting in my body and also avoid the foods I couldn't have. I was surprised to learn there are so many chemicals, things I had not even heard of and animal by products in the food I ate every day.  It was sad and it really changed my outlook on food. I was floored at all of the preservatives and garbage that is truly in our food.  I will be blogging more about my experience with the Daniel Fast soon in case you're interested. 

Still fasting still feasting. #Day30 #DanielFast #40DayTriumph #Breakfast #sc360health

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More Conscious. Although reading the labels of each product  is time consuming, however it makes you extremely conscious and aware of exactly what you are putting in your body. There are so many chemicals in the food we eat and I no longer want to consume all these things I cannot pronounce and that could potentially harm me. When I started meal-prepping, I became very conscious in eating to maintain a healthy lifestyle and not just eating for "fun, taste and enjoyment". Being vegan has intensified this commitment and I am happy and proud of myself for taking the time to care about my body and my future.

The simpler my food the better!

Don't Miss Meat. After eating meat all of my life (34.5 years) after the fast, I no longer have a desire for it! I don't miss it at all and have cleared it from my kitchen. To not even miss something that I've consumed that long means something and to me that just makes my journey that much easier.

Vegan Veggie Burger topped with Spinach and Salsa and a Spinach and Grape salad. #SimpleFood

Commitment to live a Healthier Life. Did you know the primary source for cholesterol and fat come from animal-derived foods? Right now, I am totally healthy and I want to keep it that way, I do not want to live a sick and medication filled life when I'm older and for me this is a welcomed start to not only a destination of healthiness but a journey of one!

If you have enjoyed this post, be sure to follow my health only instagram page @SC360Health there I share daily meals and anything fitness related.

Are you vegan or thinking about it? Please share your stories! 

Let's Talk Insecurities

"Confidence is beautiful" was one of the first thing I noticed when I arrived at the LightRx location as I neared it. At my highest or even my lowest weight, I've always been confident. For me weight was never an indicator of self worth or confidence. I've always been pretty confident but that doesn't mean I'm free from insecurities.

This post, is one, I've wanted to write for some time, however, in the perfect world of social media and the internet, we all have a tendency to only air the pretty things. And for me, having chin hair just does not qualify as one of those pretty things, so I kept this to myself. I started noticing chin hairs when I was a teenager, they weren't thick at all, I just didn't understand why I was so hairy. I mean, I had thick eyebrows, hairy sideburns, hairy arms and even legs...in elementary school. Ugh, so not cool.

Being hairy became an insecurity at a very young age and one day I decided to take a razor to it. This was probably the worse thing I could have ever done, especially on my face. 

Once I hit my mid 20s the hair grew coarser and the need to shave became so frequent, I felt like I needed to shave twice a day just to keep it under control. Shaving also led to ingrown hairs, marks and ugly scaring.

I'm very self conscious about it and wonder if people noticed the hair. It became a horrible annoyance for me and I said if I could ever do something to eliminate this I would.  Admittedly, some things we may be insecure about we learn to accept, this is one thing I'm so glad that professionals have figured out a way to remedy. 

Well, that time has come and thankfully LightRX will be solving my hair issues. If you follow me on Instagram and Snapchat (StyleChic360) then you know that I had my first sessions for laser hair removal to remove hair from my face and underarms. I'm excited to share my journey with you all  and answer any questions you all may have regarding the process. 

Stay tunedor the next 10 months I will be sharing this very intimate journey with you! I'm hoping that by the end of this I can put my ladybeard behind me.   We shall definitely see how it goes!

Interested in learning more about laser hair removal? Read all about it here. 

I wanted to thank you all for entering my giveaway and I'd like to take this time to announce the winners: 

Congratulations Onika Rodgers and Gen321! Please email me here  to claim your prize!

Massini by Stacy London X Meijer

Hey guys so the wonderful folks at Meijer are sponsoring an awesome giveaway today! I will be giving away two $100 Meijer giftcards. There are two ways to enter:

1. Enter by following the below instructions on my blog. 
2. EXTRA Entry: Enter by following the instructions on my Instagram that are listed on Instagram under this photo.

When I met Stacy London during the Massini + Meijer Style event I was invited to here, we talked Fall trends. A few trends Stacy mentioned were:

Circle Skirts | Red | Ruffles | Statement Tees| Velvet | Sequins |
Exposed & Off the Shoulder | Black and White |
Pink | Cropped Trousers | Gender-less clothing | Stripes

Yasss, I'm excited for so many of these trends! Aren't you? I'm sure, right?!
So to enter the giveaway, please leave a comment below and tell me which trend(s) you are most excited about and why!

Easy peazy right?! The giveaway will end Tuesday, May 2nd at 11:59pm EST and I will announce the winner here on my blog on Wednesday, May 3rd.

For an extra entry, head to my instagram @Stylechic360 for details on entering.

| Top: Massini by Stacy London similar here  Boyfriend Jeans: Thrifted these are cute Sandals: 6pm.com I like these too   Sunglasses and Clutch: Thrifted  similar clutch |

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Off-the-Shoulder

Hey y'all! So if you read my previous post here, you know I had the opportunity to meet Stacy London and shop the Massini by Stacy London brand at Meijer.

I was excited to have the opportunity to come up with an outfit from the Massini brand. I was drawn to this off-the-shoulder dress however it was a bit too short for my taste. So I thought why not belt it and wear it as a top?

These patchwork denim jeans are really cute and the fit is pretty nice. I'm wearing a size 12 and I actually wish these were made in different colors/washes because I would probably buy them all!

I kept the look neutral but I could easily style this dress with orange shoes or even turquoise accessories.

Stay tuned later this week, I will be hosting a Meijer giftcard giveaway, you don't want to miss out!

I'm wearing: Top and Jeans: Massini by Stacy London

Nude Skater Dress | Bold Shoe

Sometimes you just want to keep it simple...

Shapewear: Three Brands That I Wear and Love

Hey ladies! I've been getting lots and lots of questions regarding what types of shapewear I wear. So, I thought now would be a great time to fill you all in on the brands that I love and wear!

Ava + Viv | Neon | Leather

I finally got around to wearing one of the pieces I purchased form the Ava and Viv line at Target. If you're not familiar it's a new plus size line offered at Target. 

An Outfit Post | My View on Opinions

It's so easy on social media to post witty captions and be the fashion only girl with no voice. It is when one shares their views that they are criticized by giving it.

Currently Craving: H A T S

So, I know I was a bit late on the wide brim hat trend...well, it's pretty hard out here for a pimp rocking big hair and braids to find a hat that will actually fit your head! But, every since I got my natural hair straightened I've been wearing hats non stop. If you follow me on Instagram you've seen me in them a lot. 1 | 2 | 3

Circle Skirts |Turtlenecks and Lace-Up Booties

This circle skirt from Chargrels Couture is absolute perfection! This custom piece from designer Char Glover of Project Runway, is definitely a statement piece, it's so dainty and ladylike and the print and color just screams look at me! It's actually a two piece set (came with bralette) that was a part of the 2014 Spring Collection. Although, the skirt I'm wearing is no longer available you can find a similar one in plaid here.

Everything You've Ever Wondered About #MealPrep

This post is dedicated to my followers and the many questions I receive regarding my weekly meal prepping! When I first started meal prepping, I wrote this post, which answered many frequently asked questions received via Instagram.