I love, love, love wearings heels, my feet not so much. Thanks to Sole Patches, even my most uncomfortable shoes are wearable for longer periods of time. Sole Patches are a thin cushioned patch that sticks onto the heel or ball of your foot. The cushioning is made from a special material that's shock-absorbing, antimicrobial, anti-odor, and has moisture-repelling properties, making it a perfect solution to avoiding having sore feet at the end of the day in uncomfortable shoes. I put[...]
// This past Tuesday I was invited to the screening of Fox’s new 10-hour event series Shots Fired. Shots Fired takes an explosive look at the criminal justice system along with the aftermath of two racially charged shootings in a small Southern town. In this series, the roles have been reversed. A black Sheriff’s deputy kills an unarmed white teen which causes an uproar in their town. Meanwhile, then neglected murder of a black teen is brought to light. Shots Fired was created by Gina[...]
I’ve always wanted to attend New York Fashion Week and when I received an invite for Malan Breton A/W 2017 Collection showcase, there was no way I could resist going. I booked my flight and was headed to NYFW. The day of the show it had snowed, schools and some businesses were closed. Me being from Michigan I was surprised that the city shut down for that little amount of snow. But thank goodness the fashion show was not cancelled, especially since I flew all the way from Detroit to see th[...]
// I’m currently crushing on The Lip Bar's Matte Liquid Lipsticks. They’re highly pigmented and they look great on every skin tone. I currently have “Drama Queen” and “Savage” and I've recently added “Bawse Lady” to my collection. Since they’ve recently restocked “Bawse Lady” I snagged two tubes, one for me and one for one of my fabulous lipstick obsessed readers. That’s right, I’m giving away a tube of lipstick. If you want to win this tube of “Bawse Lady[...]
For many of us, we spend every waking moment behind some sort of electronic device, whether it’s for work or pleasure. As much time as I spend in front of my electronic devices, I never once thought that they could be prematurely aging my skin. I drink plenty of water and keep my skin moisturized, but that may not be enough. I recently found out that the High Energy Visible Light (HEV light) which penetrates rays generated by our everyday devices can cause our skin to age. Who knew? Certai[...]
// According to the United States Census Bureau, there are more than 2 million black-owned businesses in the US. With that being said, black-owned businesses can not succeed without the help of the black population. This Holiday Season (and beyond), I challenge everyone to support black businesses. One thing that I hear when it comes to supporting black businesses is that customer service is terrible or their prices are too high. Nonsense, customer service at a black establishment is no dif[...]
// When traveling, packing my skincare products can be a bit of a hassle. I don’t like carrying my full size bottles on a plane or on a weekend getaway. I usually have to secure them by putting tape and plastic around the liquid products. I've experienced things leaking out in the past, which can be a hassle. Plus, they take up much needed space. Thanks to HydroPeptide, it’s much easier to keep great looking skin while on the go. I had the opportunity to try out the On-the-[...]
// This past Thursday I celebrated with The Lip Bar on their partnership with Target.com. Just one year after being rejected by 'Shark Tank' The Lip Bar is holding its own while continuously building a successful brand. The Lip Bar exists to empower women and to challenge the standard of beauty. Offering a unique blend of natural ingredients designed to moisturize, soften, and amplify lips with intoxicating eye catching colors that's perfect for all complexions. The Lip Bar mobile is a f[...]
// Watching make-up tutorials on YouTube is one of my new favorite things to do. I myself love make-up, but I’m not really good at doing a “beat face”, nor do I have the patience. I usually stick with just mascara, lipstick/gloss and eyeliner. On special occasions I will go to MAC and get my make-up done. I’ve tried buying foundation but I’m never sure on what color to get and I don’t want to waste money buying the wrong colors. I guess I can always go to a make-up counter to g[...]
// Detroit welcomes it’s first modern nail bar, The Ten. On Thursday September 22, I attended The Tens Grand Opening celebration. Hosted by co-founders Anika Jackson and Kelli Coleman. Offering mani's and pedi's as well as adult beverages and drinks. The Ten Nail Bar is a great place to sit back and relax while treating yourself to some self care. Instead of having individual nail stations, there's a bar where customers will sit to get the perfect 10 nails. If you[...]