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An Update

02.26.19

It really is weird to think that I can look back on work that I’ve done. If you ask me, I’m a complete amateur, but I have at least 10 years of work preceding me. Weird, like I said.

Anyway, I was looking back at this anthology of work when I stumbled upon this gem. I took the original version of this photo in 2014, and in 5 short years, things have changed drastically. It was time for an update:

I have a tendency to tell myself that I’m stagnant, that nothing is moving in the direction in which I’d like. But this before and after (2019 vs. 2014) has shown me that progress is evident. Whether I think so or not, my work is evolving. And that’s really comforting to know, let me tell you.

Have a great week, my lovelies. I’ll be back soon, 💋.

I Love My Hair!

02.14.19

Happy Valentine’s Day, lovelies! My Valentine this year is myself, and I’m focusing on self love–specifically my hair.

Since it’s also Black History Month, nothing better than the recreation of this wholesome video.

Thank you Amanda Young for being silly with me.

Major shoutout to Sesame Street and Segi the Puppet for helping little Black girls (and women!) everywhere rock what they’ve got.

Yes, the puppet is on my shirt! Got it from the Naptural Store! Cute, right?!

HAVE A (LOVE)LY DAY, MY FRIENDS 💜.

So.

01.30.19

I’ve been MIA for awhile now, (what day is it?) but a few cool things were in the works, which is why I was away:

#1: I LAUNCHED MY MAKEUP YOUTUBE.

I have never in my life encountered so many roadblocks in such a short period of time and kept it together. This video was produced through divine intervention, let me tell you.

I’m excited to dive headfirst into YouTube–the vlog to accompany the blog, yes? Below is the photoshoot I was referring to at the end. 👇🏾

#2: I GOT INTERVIEWED BY VOYAGE ATL!

Check it out here: http://voyageatl.com/interview/life-work-shari-thompson/

Things are getting spicy over here, and I’m really excited for what’s next… Because everything is next. Everything.

Thanks for stopping by, darlings. ‘Til next time, 💋.

Happy New Year

01.06.19

Introducing The Perspective Series.

As we descend into a new year, I want you all to remember that you only see what I want you to see. I enjoy creating visions of joy and curating happiness, but life isn’t butterflies and rainbows. Social media has us all believing that we a have true, heartfelt relationship with someone because we scroll by their picture everyday. This is my reminder that such is not the case, and never will be. Remember that.

Cheers to 2019. This is going to be a good one.

The Winky Lux Experience

12.28.18

Have you ever heard of Winky Lux? It’s actually a traveling makeup brand/experience that pops up in different cities, so naturally, I had to check it out. Are you ready (for this jelly)?

(@sharithompsonn ((aka. me)) x @theyoungamanda, as per usual.)

Lolololol, who let me into this ball pit? #livingmybestlife

See? That parenthetical amounted to something 🙃.

Coffee may keep us awake, but nothing is more satisfying than piping hot tea. And that is a fact.

This photo is so us.

One of us must change… And it won’t be me.

And that’s it! I love going on these little field trips… More!

Citizen Supply

12.04.18

If you know anything about me, you know I love to follow people around and take their pictures (duh). I got wind that my friend Jessie was visiting a greenhouse, so naturally, I invited myself 🤷🏾‍♀️.

Citizen Supply, featuring:

Jessie Tran: @tran.script

-and-

Shelby Halley: @botanist.bae

Now you know I love natural light studios. And they love plants. This is a match made in heaven.

Heart eyes everywhere 😍🌱.

(That plant was $85.00. That was no laughing matter.)

Just out here living their best lives. (The plants, too.)

There’s a metaphor about feminine energy and growth here somewhere… I’m drawing a blank.

Looking like a Disney Princess!

I could do these lifestyle shoots forever and ever… ‘Til next time, y’all 💋!

She Ready

12.04.18

Something in the past couple of weeks has clicked. Maybe it’s because I finally learned how to use the Batch Tool on Photoshop (😩), or maybe it’s because I finally started using the Adjustment Brush in Lightroom to it’s full capacity (😖😖).

I dunno. But I’m ready, y’all. I’m ready for you.

OH–some things have changed! I’m officially posting snippets of my work on IG as @bysharialisha, and my FB page has changed to @bysharialisha. See you there!

Fete!

10.05.18

I totally forgot to upload these, oops. Igloo ATL, August 25th…

Igloo was a mess and a half, but when we finally started partying, it was a dream. That’s life, right? Haha!

Las Vegas, Nevada

09.30.18

Last weekend I scurried off to the West Coast for a friend’s wedding. Vegas is everything they said it would be, and then some. I will definitely be back 🤗.

Hi, @alycasherrie!