From beauty to style, stirring up everything that chic brown girls love!
Now that the weather is finally getting warmer, it’s time to bare those gams and keep those brows groomed. Well, keeping eyebrows trimmed and shaped is an around-the-year routine, but you catch my drift. Since we get an extension this year for filing our taxes, take the day to get waxed with this wonderful offer from one of my favorite spas – Bliss!
Have you already filed your taxes or are you waiting until the last minute on Monday, April 18th?
We beauty buffs know that when we find a good product, we stick with it. Granted, experimenting with new makeup from time to time is smart because you never know when you might find that diamond in the rough. However, we usually end up going back to our favorite fail-proof products. Case in point – Revlon’s Colorstay Eyeliner.
Just the other day I realized that I had run through my Revlon eyeliner stash (I buy in bulk whenever they’re on sale at Duane Reade or Target) so out of desperation, I decided to give another brand a try – big mistake.
At first, I was pleasantly pleased with the dark, rich color that this new brand provided. Plus, it glided effortlessly onto my lash-line. Unfortunately, before I could even leave the house it smeared and smudged making me look like a weeping raccoon – not a good look.
Needless to say, on my way to work I made a pit-stop to the nearest drugstore and bought the liner that always goes on smooth and most importantly – stays put!
Revlon Colorstay Eyeliner Pencil available at drugstores nationwide for about $7.
What’s your one fail-proof product?
Kimora Lee Simmons, a mom, wife, entrepreneur, and bigger-than-life personality is back with a brand new fragrance – Baby Phat L♥V ME by Kimora Lee Simmons. The newest addition to her perfume portfolio is a light, flirty fragrance that exudes confidence and strength, while remaining sweet.
The perfect fusion of Jasmine Petals, Tiger Orchid, Vanilla Blossom, Tangerine and Passion Fruit notes makes this an aromatic treat ideal for spring. Plus, the beautiful bottle makes it a standout amongst your other bottled scents.
Baby Phat L♥V ME (1.0 oz) retails for $28 in select stores nationwide, such as Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, Kohl’s and Kmart.
What perfumes will you be wearing this spring? Would you like to try Baby Phat L♥V ME by Kimora Lee Simmons? If so, leave a comment telling me what you admire about the former model turned mogul. A winner will be randomly selected and announced later this week.
**The winner of the Whoop Ash swag bag is SunSoakerB. Congrats! Please email me your mailing address.
Ever since giving birth to my daughter early last year, my hair has gone through a major transformation – and not a good one. It’s been extremely dry and brittle like never before. So when I learned that Creme of Nature, a brand I’ve been using since my high school days had added five new products to their highly popular Argon Oil from Morocco line, I was anxious to see what the shine-enhancing nutrient-rich oil products could do for my parched tresses.
The new products are also made with Certified Organic Argan Oil from Morocco, which includes an Oil Treatment, Moisture and Shine Shampoo, Intensive Conditioning Treatment, Strength & Shine Leave-In Conditioner, and an Oil Moisturizer. So far, I’ve only used the oil moisturizer and have been raving about the results to all of my friends. It’s light-weight, has a pleasant yet non-overwhelming scent and most importantly – left my hair shiny, frizz-free and not-weighed downed like so many other moisturizers on the market. I plan to use the rest of the 4 products this weekend and will let you know how it goes!
Available at drugstores and beauty supply stores nationwide.
Would you like to try all FIVE of the new products from the Creme of Nature with Argan Oil from Morocco line? If so, tell me your hair woes and a winner will be randomly selected and announced next week.
You guys know how much I love lip products whether it’s a gloss, balm or on the rare occasion, a lipstick. So when I tried Covergirl’s newest creation, Natureluxe Gloss Balm, my lips couldn’t be happier.
This fabulous fusion of gloss and balm is the best of both worlds. It goes on as smoothly like a sheer gloss, but without the stickiness. It leaves behind a hint of shine coupled with a nice pop of color, but not as heavy as a lipstick.
My favorite hue is Peony – a shade that looks fire-engine red in the tube, but once applied, appears as a perfect pink. Plus, the blend of mango, shea and other natural butters protects lips while making them moist and kissable. It’s by far one of my best buys for spring.
Lipgloss NatureLuxe Gloss Balm available at drugstores nationwide for about $6
What do you prefer? A balm or gloss?
Leaving the house with ashy skin is never a good look, that’s why BG entrepreneur, Sheree Fletcher (former Mrs. Will Smith) wants to make sure that you whoop that ash before you go out.
Her company, Whoop Ash, is a natural skin care line that promises to transform, dry, cracked, weather-worn skin – immediately. Made with white honey, mango & shea butter, organic coconut and grape seed oil, the non-greasy body butter will leave your skin feeling smooth and rejuvenated. Plus, it doesn’t contain any preservatives or artificial colors.
The rich, creamy texture will definitely whoop that ash!
Whoop Ash Body Butter
Whoop Ash gift bag!
One lucky reader will win a Whoop Ash “Bag with Swag” which contains a “fantASHtic” gift: Whoop Ash Body Butter Cream (Whipped) 8 0z, Whoop Ash Body Butter Travel Size (Whipped) 2.6 oz, SMACK your LIPS (lip balm) and a Whoop Ash t-shirt.
Since Whoop Ash is committed to helping women find their glow, inside and out. What is it about your personality that makes YOU shine?
After recently attending a sneak preview of Nordstrom’s spring/summer beauty trends, one thing’s for sure – coral is the color of the moment. From glosses to nail polishes, the pinky/orangey/peachy shade is shaking things up on makeup shelves this season.
Kerry Washington wearing a beautiful array of coral shades.
At first, I was apprehensive about trying the salmony shade, but soon realized that the color complemented my skin-tone. However, I probably wouldn’t wear this hue on my lips, but for cheeks and nails I’m definitely going to give this beauty trend a try!
Will you be joining in the coral craze? If so, check out these orangey options:
Lancome Blush Subtil Gentle & Long-Lasting Powder Blusher in Coral Sun available at www.dillards.com for $29.50
Covergirl Queen Collection Gloss in Caribbean Coral available at www.drugstore.com for $5.49
Coral Reef Nail Polish available at www.forever21.com for $2.80
Napoleon Perdis Set available at www.beauty.com for $39
Estee Lauder Pure Color Long-Lasting Lipstick in Sunstone available at www.nordstrom.com for $24
Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Nectar available at www.nordstrom.com for $38
Maybelline ColorSensational Pearl Lip Color in Coral Gleam available at www.drugstore.com for $7.49
OPI Nail Polish in Congo-line Coral available at www.drugstore.com for $8
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