“Mom, what happened to your hair?,” I exclaimed. She stood before me, and I assumed she had gotten a perm or some sort of hair treatment, but the truth was…I had never seen my mother’s natural hair texture until the end of my twenties! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBH6qzXCk6o] We often will see a video of a black…
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AMA'S Best and Worst Dressed
The Good The garments, styling, beauty- for the most part, everything seemed to create a cohesive look….with the exception of Teyana Taylor, whose hair and makeup seemed to be disparate from the dress itself….a subtler brow and less highlight on the cheeks…perhaps a slightly less nude lip, and an up-do would’ve made this look complete…
Beauty Haul and Cover Girl Ready Set Gorgeous Review
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8t9C7LxyLs&w=560&h=315] This is my Beauty Haul, which features the following products. Be sure to subscribe to my blog and my YouTube Channel. Cover Girl Ready Set Gorgeous foundation, Demo and Review in the video above. I love it! I beat other high end foundations I’ve reviewed on YouTube recently. manic panic blue angel manic…
MAC Makeup Brushes
This is a shopping list of clickable images for my favorite MAC Makeup Brushes (images linked to Sephora Brazil). I utilize MAC make-up brushes in each and every look I create. From the go to face brushes, the 190, the 129, to the essential eye brushes 219, blending brush, flat liner, flat and angled eye…
Peter Thomas Roth: Holy Grail Beauty
One of my absolutely go to favorite skin-care brands, for clear skin and anti-aging, is Peter Thomas Roth (PTR). The products deliver results quickly- from anti-aging to acne, I’ve come to trust a range of their products- the best for dark spots- the Camu Camu and De-Spot serums are miracle workers. To prevent and treat…
elf Favorites
Eyes Lips Face (e.l.f.) is a staple of mine…the products are cheap, well made, and the brushes compete with my MAC brushes…and in some instances, trump them! Below is a list of my recommendations and favorites. Click the photos to shop elfCosmetics.com Flawless Concealer Brush: OMG, #Live! This is my favorite concealer brush of all…
Prescription Sunnies
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4jVLqbBACU] When asked to review a pair of glasses from GlassesShop.com, I was game, but hoped I would be satisfied as I am always going to be honest with you. I was pleasantly surprised: they arrived within a few days, came with a plastic carrying case and cloth, and to my delight, felt sturdy,…
Make-up Reviews MAC X Brooke Candy, Estee Edit, Nars, Marc Jacobs, Too Faced, Make Up Forever
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HT9m-bdXCMQ] Nars Sheer Glow $45 I’d pair it with this Nars concealer, $29, which I tried and is amazing! My secret is to apply it to the most wrinkled area of the hands, the nuckles, to test for creasing. The Brooke Candy X MAC collabo was full of bold pink and purbles, nudes, and…
A Beautiful Read
Can You Get Hooked on Lip Balm, by Perry Romanowski, is one of the most informative books I’ve ever read on beauty and cosmetics, as well as “drugs.” If you’ve been curious about ingredients, health hazards, and myths surrounding the beauty products we use daily- you’ve got to read this book! Romanowski has a casual…
Beauty Haul: Anti-Aging
Beauty Haul: everything- $24! 🙌🏻 Garnier Ulta-Lift Targeted Line Smoother, Garnier Transformer, Garnier BB Cream Weleda Evening Primrose Body Oil L’Oréal Invisible Protect Sunscreen (omg why isn’t this everywhere? It’s a clear gel!) Coppertone Nearly Sheer Sunscreen mini (for my hands in the car) Epielle Deep Cleansing Charcoal Nose Strip Lavender Bath Salt (not shown…
