Stimulate Your Scalp!

May 27, 2009

When it comes to taking care of our tresses moisturizing is key. I’ve been using SoftSheen Carson’s Roots of Nature Stimulating Scalp Oil for the past couple of weeks and have been impressed with the results. The convenient nozzle allows me to part my strands while easily dispensing the semi-fragrant oil, which is enriched with shea butter and green tea to help prevent breakage.

Since I have a super dry scalp, it’s imperative that I use products like this scalp oil that soothe and moisturize without creating that unwanted stringy, greasy look that so many other products create.


SoftSheen Carson’s Roots of Nature Stimulating Scalp Oil available at www.drugstore.com for $6.99

What do you use to combat a dry, itchy, and flaky scalp? Would you like to try this product? Just leave a comment and two lucky readers will receive a bottle. The winners will be selected randomly and announced tomorrow.

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Splish-Splash in Style!

May 26, 2009

This summer take a dip in cool waters with chic suits that will definitely make a splash! Whether you like to go for teeny tiny bikinis or modest one-pieces, this season there’s a swimuit that will suit your needs.

If you’d like to create the appearance of an ample bust, try a suit with ruffles across the chest. To tame tummies, one pieces in solid colors will work best. To slim thighs, go for bottoms that tie at the hip. Whatever your shape, the key to looking fabulous is to exude onfidence. Just be sure to use sunscreen!

What’s your favorite style of swimwear? Are you planning any sunny vacations this summer?


O Beach Aloha Ring Frilled Bikini available at www.figleaves.com for $18 (bottom) -$21 (top)


Sliding Halter Top & Bottom available at www.victoriassecret.com for $14.50 (bottom) -$15 (top)


Badgley Mischka Tankini available at www.spiegel.com for $41 (bottom) – $108 (top)


Emilio Pucci Bikini in Coral available at www.madisonlosangeles.com for $343


Marc by Marc Jacobs Two-Piece Swimsuit with Buckle available at www.bloomingdales.com for $170 ($85 each)


Medallion Wide Band String Halter & Hipster with Ties Bikini available at www.jcrew.com for $44 (bottom)-46 (top)


Free People Ring of Light One-Piece available at www.freepeople.com for $198


Shapefx Triangle Bikini available at www.spiegel.com for $29


Vitamin A White Shimmer Paparazzi Cut-Out Swimsuit available at www.figleaves.com for $188


Solid Ruffle Tank Swimsuit available at www.jcrew.com for $80


Trina Turk One-Shoulder Swimsuit available at www.neimanmarcus.com for $147

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May 21, 2009

In addition to the Fabulous Photos of the Week on Fridays, I’ve decided to occasionally include a “Spotlight” post which will feature indie artists, up-and-coming designers, stylists, etc. If you would like to be featured or know someone who would, please shoot me an email for consideration.

First up, Aisha Adair. This singer-songwriter

https://www.browngirlgumbo.com/511/

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Smudge-Proof Your Pucker!

May 21, 2009

Tired of your favorite glosses and lipsticks always leaving your lips? If so, perhaps lip stains are the answer to your beauty prayers! Unlike glosses and lipsticks, stains are virtually weightless, meaning you can’t feel anything on your pretty pout. Plus, they’re highly pigmented giving your pucker the right amount of color that’s usually long-lasting and won’t smear or smudge.

Are you a fan of lip stains? Would you try one?

Check out some of these:


Covergirl Outlash Lip Stain available at www.drugstore.com for $7.49


Laura Mercier Lip Stain available at www.sephora.com for $20


Benetint Pocket Pal Lip Stain available at www.sephora.com for $20


MAC Pro Longwear Lip Colour available at www.maccosmetics.com for $21


Stila Pomegranate Crush Lip Stain available at www.sephora.com for $24

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Skirting Around Style!

May 20, 2009

Don’t let spring/summer pass you by without sporting a stylish skirt. Showing off your gams in a gorgeous mini or a sexy, silky skirt will surely get you noticed. Mix and match with fashionable tops, tanks and cardigans for endless options that are sure to please.

What’s your favorite skirt style? A-line, pleated, ruffled, mini, etc?

Check out some of these:


City Stretchy Silky Pleated Wrap Skirt available at www.nyandcompany.com for $34.95


Walter Water Color Plaid Skirt available at www.dillards.com for $112.80


Cotton Sateen Gateau Skirt available at www.jcrew.com for $59.99


Inverted Pleated Skirt available at www.martinandosa.com for $64.95


Pleated Full Skirt available at www.revolveclothing.com for $231


Wes Callie Pencil Skirt available at www.urbanoutfitters.com for $69.99

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Must-Have Hair Accessories!

May 19, 2009

With most weddings taking place in the spring/summer months, that means many of us BGs will be donning our ‘dos with pretty hair accessories. Even if you’re not attending a wedding this season, adding a bit of sparkle or a beautiful band to your coif with a hair ornament is a cute way of transforming your tresses during the warmer months.

Would you wear hair accessories? Are you attending any weddings this summer? If so, check out some of these:


Multi-Blossom Adjustable Headband available at www.andreabeau.com for $24 Get 20 % off all accessories when you enter the promo code “BrownGirlGumbo”


Floral Bobby Pin Set available at www.forever21.com for $3.80


Marc by Marc Jacobs Bow Bangle Hair Barrette available www.bloomingdales.com for $98


Jewel Encrusted Clip available at www.forever21.com for $21


Juicy Couture Butterfly Barrette available at www.saks.com for $40


Motteshard available at www.aldoshoes.com for $10


Swarovski Crystal Barrette available at www.saks.com for $65


Rose Headband available at www.charlotte-russe.com for $3.99


Swarovski Hair Pins available at www.swarovski.com for $125

**The winners of the Bio-Oil are Rebee and Coco. Congrats!! Please email me your mailing address info!

Category: Beauty, Fashion | 25 Comments

Bio-Oil…Magic in a Bottle?

May 18, 2009

You’ve probably seen the commercials or perhaps you’ve even tried it – Bio-Oil, the latest craze in beauty. Produced in South Africa, this popular skin-care remedy is taking American consumers by storm. Packed with Vitamin A and E, Calendula, Lavendar and Rosemary oils, Chamomile extract and PureCellin Oil, Bio-Oil is the fastest growing skin-care product in the world. The oil contains no preservatives and is supposed to minimize the appearance of stretch marks, hyper-pigmentation, scars, as well as treat other skin concerns such as aging and dryness.


Bio-Oil available at www.drugstore.com (as well as Wal-Mart, Duane, Reade, CVS, Target, etc.) for $11.99 (2 oz.) or $19.99 (4.2 oz.)

I’ve only been using it for a few days, but will report back with the results. Would two of you like to try it too? Just leave a comment and two readers will win a 2 oz. bottle (a $11.99 value) and will be selected randomly and announced tomorrow.

Had you ever heard of Bio-Oil prior to reading this posting? Would you be willing to try it?

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