“Every cloud has a silver lining.” We’re halfway through the first month of 2016, and while I’ve been fortunate to celebrate some really awesome professional and personal milestones like yielding amazing results at work and celebrating 1 year with my boo, I’ve also had a few hardships to come along. Through my faith and the support of…
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NYX Cosmetics Wicked Dreams 24 Color Shadow Palette + Swatches on Dark Skin
A few weeks ago I added the NYX Cosmetics Wicked Dreams 24 Color Shadow Palette to my makeup collection. I was browsing the NYX Cosmetics section at a store and knew I wanted to add a bit more shimmer into my makeup routine, so I decided to give this product a try because the jewel toned…
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Fall Forward
I rarely wear turtlenecks. I’m not sure why. Well, actually I do know why. I live in Florida the weather really doesn’t permit it. That was pretty much the case yesterday when my BF and I got together to snap pics of today’s featured outfit. The temperature was in the low 70’s, but I wanted to dress for…
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5 Fall Lipstick Shades Every Brown Girl Should Try
Fall is here and as the leaves change color and the style of clothing you wear changes, so should your makeup! One of the quickest ways to boost your glam is by experimenting with different lipstick hues. Here are some of my go-to lippie shades that brown girls should try this season! 1.You can never go…
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Beauty Crush: NYX Cosmetics 3C Conceal Correct Contour Palette in Dark + Swatches
I’m no makeup pro, but I like to dabble and enhance my features using different products and techniques. I’ve always loved watching make up artist treat the face like a canvas and paint on gorgeous creams, liquids, glitters and powders for a fabulous finished look. Everybody and their mama’s mama is obsessed with contouring, strobing…
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Channeling My Inner Explorer in a Hooded Utility Jacket
I’m always in the phase of cleaning/assessing/reorganizing my closet, so on a random Friday evening I decided to do a little cleaning and I stumbled upon a really dope utility jacket that I bought at Old Navy a few years ago. I was living in Chicago and it was snowing and cold, but not freezing so…
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When I’m Feeling Blue…
When I’m feeling blue, I don’t get sad… I get glam! I actually wasn’t feeling blue when I snapped these pictures over the weekend. I was in a pretty good mood. The weather in Florida was gorgeous (mid-80s and sunny) and I got to spend the afternoon playing in my clothes and makeup. Pretty dope,…
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Product Review: Dippity-Do Girls With Curls
I’m always on the hunt for really great products for my naturally curly hair. During my research I came across a few positive reviews of a product line called Dippity-Do Girls With Curls line. According to the Dippity-Do website, this line of products is “a throwback to the days of carefree curls.” It was created for…
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Flaunting Flower Power in a Vintage Lady Jane, Carnaby Street, London Dress
When I was a young girl, I always found myself obsessed with pictures of women from the 60’s and 70’s. The fashion was so posh, fun and eccentric. I’m a total lover of thrifting because it gives me the chance to search for rare pieces that standout in a crowd. Well, back when I was…
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Beauty News: MAC Cosmetics Announces #MACMariahCarey ‘All I Want’ Lipstick for Holiday 2015 + My MAC Beauty Icon Collection Coming Soon!
B& B friends, get ready to get your life! Two iconic names in beauty are coming together to give us tons of beauty bliss: MAC Cosmetics and Mariah Carey! Mimi is starting out the buzz for this fab partnership with a new lipstick shade that is described by MAC as a champagne shimmer frost. One shimmery…