// 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[...]
// // ]]> If you’re not familiar with The Fragrance Outlet I recommend checking them out if your a fragrance fanatic. They’re one of the nation’s largest retailers of genuine designer fragrances. They have something for everyone including scents from some of my favorite designers and brands like Gucci, Versace, Givenchy, Dior and many other in-demand fragrances. The Fragrance Outlet has over 100 stores located throughout the US, so there’s bound to be one near you, if not, you can[...]
// // ]]> I’m always looking for new beauty products to try, especially anything that will help improve the overall look of my skin. Lately I’ve been hearing about all the wonderful benefits of using (activated) charcoal and how it’s great for drawing out impurities from your pores. I came across this charcoal mask by Daiso after watching a few skincare videos on YouTube. I decided to try the mask out to see if this charcoal is all that’s it’s cracked up to be. I don’t have a[...]
// // ]]> Back in February, rapper DeJ Loaf announced her collaboration with MAC Cosmetics. Together they've teamed up and created a caramel shade Lipglass. I instantly fell in love with the color so I decided to order a tube. I'm so used to seeing Dej dressed like a tomboy, It's nice to see her embracing her feminine side more these days. Dej Loaf’s nude Lipglass went on sale today (April 14) at Mac Cosmetics which is available exclusively online. Once I receive my Lipglass, I wil[...]
With this cold winter air, I find myself constantly applying chapstick. If not, my lips become very dry. Then I end up biting off the dead skin, which is not good. I usually exfoliate my face twice a week, but I never really focus on my lips. So recently I've started exfoliating my lips, to help keep them smooth and moisturized by scrubbing away dry dead skin cells. If you want pretty lips, then this is the method for you, plus it’s helpful if you’re a fan of matte lippies. Great thi[...]
The Colossal Chaotic Lash - By Maybelline New York After seeing the commercial for one of Maybelline's newest mascaras “The Colossal Chaotic Lash”, I just had to have it. According to the commercial, this mascara is supposed to add volume to your lashes while giving you the perfect disorganized bold look. The commercial gave the impression that this mascara would give my lashes a "chaotic" disorganized look like the model pictured below. But according to the photo, the model is wearing a s[...]
I'm not into fake lashes, so I use mascara to achieve the look of long thick lashes. There are tons of mascaras on the market and out of all the ones I've tried, these are my top favorites must-haves. The first time I tried Dior mascara, I fell in love! This particular one can be a bit messy, but I love the outcome. It really gives the illusion that I have full lashes. It's an intense black that really gives a dramatic look. You can grab a tube here. ♦ // Looking for length, I[...]