Hey, Hi, Hello! 

Welcome back Unapologetically Pam! 

Okay, so it's winter (at least here in Chicago, brrrrr). It's cold, it's miserable, and you probably are caking on loads of lip balm to combat dry lips. So, today I wanted to share with you guys a super simple, super easy DIY lip scrub you can do in literally minutes with items you most likely already have at home. Adding this into your lip routine once a week or so can really make a difference in the look and feel of those puckers (hehe) no matter what the weather. 

Let's get started!

Things you'll need:

Olive Oil

Sugar

Step 1:

The amount is up to you, but just use equal parts. I did about a teaspoon of olive oil and a teaspoon of sugar. Mix it all together on a small plate/bowl/whatev's. Should look something like this:

Step 2:

Apply it to your lips, gently rubbing it in for about 30 seconds (or longer, cause ya know, yolo).

Step 3:

Rinse it off with warm water, and your lips should feel nice and soft. And exfoliated!

Step 4:

Don't forget to moisturize! I'm just using an EOS lip balm cause I love the way it smells!

And, voila! You have soft, kissable lips. And it only takes like 2 minutes to do, seriously. I highly recommend this DIY lip scrub!

*cyber high-fives*

Pam

Coat - Thrifted at Village Discount Outlet

Sweater - H&M

Necklace - Forever 21

Jeans - Target

Shoes - Target

This coat is surprisingly warmer than the first. It looks deceivingly thin, but I wore this coat on NYE with just a dress, scarf, & gloves and was quite warm. 

If the red one is just for show, this second one will definitely be a staple in my closet for winter, spring, & fall here in the Windy City. And again, this coat was under $10!

Thank you so much for reading! Hope you enjoyed these thrifted pieces for "In the Trenches."

Muchos besos,

Pam

Hello,

My name is Pam. 

I consider myself to be a life-long learner. I have a Bachelor of Science in History and a Master of Arts in Modern European History. I'm currently studying Human Identity & Development. 

I've studied French & Spanish and while I'm not fluent in either, I have translated numerous documents for the completion of my studies. It's quite an accomplishment for a young black girl, born in a small rural town in Arkansas.

I've worked as a mentor and as a creative director so I've led teams as large as 20 and as small as one. Both were equally important to me. I still am in contact with many of my former students, whom I now consider to be simply my friends.

I've had high points in my life (new appointments, moving to the big city, awards, accolades). I've also had many low points (abuse, divorce, disappointments). These things don't define me; yet, through them, I've learned not only to survive, but to thrive.

I'm a blogger, a singer, a writer, a composer, a poet, an intellectual, a historian, a sister, a friend. 

I am all of these things.

I am me. All of me. Unapologetically, of course. 

So now I ask, "Who are you?"