Manly Man: Pharrell’s Controversial Elle July 2014 Elle UK Cover
On the cutting edge of fashion, music and pop culture is recent Oscar Winner (for Happy) Pharrell Williams. While Pharell has climbed to singular name status, his choices for head gear continue to stir the masses. His exaggerated Mountie hat…
30 Days of Giveaways: Day 4—Asili Almond Body Butter for 5 Winners
It’s Day 4 of our 30 days of giveaways! And we are happy to be able to support and beautiful independent brand — Asili body products. The owner of this brand is a wonderful woman who works full-time, has two…
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Budget Beauty Tuesday: Editor’s Pick SheaMoisture Lip Gloss in Lea (Red)
I love nude lipglosses and red lipsticks. I rarely step out of my comfort zone with those colors. Oh, I may wear a pinky nude, or a coral nude lipgloss. But you will never see me in a purple or…
What I’m Trying Now—Skin Care: LashEm 3-in-1 Eye Bright
For the past few weeks, I’ve been noticing that the area under my eyes is not looking as bright and cheery as it used to. With summer around the corner, I’m on the search for a great eye serum that…
30 Days of Giveaways: Day 3—A 3 Month COCOTIQUE Beauty Box Subscription
Over the past few years I have had the opportunity to sample lots of beauty boxes. Some have been great, some ho-hum and some fabulous. The MOST fabulous box I have tried has been by COCOTIQUE. I LOVE THIER BOXES!…
Product Review: Flower Beauty Shadow Play Eyeshadow Quad in Secret Garden
To be a makeup artist and beauty blogger, you would think that I would have a full-on face of makeup daily. But I don’t. I’m on the minimalist side when it comes to makeup. Concealer, tinted moisturizer, liner, mascara and…
Enter Black Opal’s “Think Like A Man Too” Sweepstakes” For A Trip For Two To Las Vegas
Black Opal Cosmetics, the leading beauty authority for women of color, announced that their official US cosmetics partner for the highly anticipated sequel “Think Like A Man Too” in theaters June 20. In conjunction with being the official cosmetics partner,…
Trending—Summer Beauty: 5 Products to Spare Your Hair
The elements of a fun-filled summer can certainly take their toll our hair—heat, sun, humidity, ocean salt water—not to mention the damage from daily upkeep via heated appliances. Whether you rock short and sassy locks Halle locks or go bold…
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Review—Skin Care: Aubrey Calming Skin Therapy Hydrating Mask
I love clean, smooth and moisturized skin! It makes me feel vivacious and youthful; isn’t that the point of taking care of our skin? Well, Aubrey Calming Skin Therapy Hydrating Mask is a natural and organic face mask which works…
30 Days of Giveaways: Day 2—YASOU Moisturizer for 2 Winners
I have recently become a fan of the skin and body care brand YASOU. I have even gotten to know the founder and creator of the brand, Terry, and she is quite passionate about her products. Let me just say…
30 Days of Giveaways: Day 1—SheaMoisture Body Wash for 10 Winners
I’m 5, Yippee! Let’s celebrate my anniversary with 30 days of giveaways. I’m particularly happy to do these giveaways for all my loyal readers who have been following me and reading my random rants and raves over the years and…