Some of you may recall in a previous post that I mention I had shaved my head. I went from experimenting with bleaching my hair blonde, to a couple months later shaving my head. Which I guess is equivalent to a big chop. Today, I want to share a hair cream that has transformed my hair – Vatika Naturals Hair…
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I’m a little late to the party, but the Sephora 30% off sale is a little too good to pass up. In fact, I only have on non-Sephora Collection item in my cart for the VIB sale. Why don’t we get to that first. Nails Inc. Caught in Camo Nail Polish Quad Set I’d rock every single one of these…
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Hello, fall. A constant in makeup Too Faced Better Than Sex Liquid eyeliner. I bought it last month in Miami and I have been using it every day I wear makeup since then. Scent I’ve been reaching for Maison Margiela Jazz Club. For several years now! I can’t believe how consistent I am with that. It just smells so good.…
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It’s that time of the year when Dior releases the most beautiful things! Last year, I treated myself to a beautiful, gold lipstick holder and case. While that case is black this year, the All-in-One Face, Lip & Eye Makeup Palette caught my eye. The palette comes in a beautiful black and gold holder with a 5 Couleurs palette, two…
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Adults Only is a peachy nude on me from the Glowing Lip line. It’s a little bit shiny and can be layered on from a tint of color to a full-on lip. Band T is described as a muted mauve, but comes off as a cool nude on me from the Lux Lipstick line. Surprisingly, it goes on a bit…
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Reed diffusers are a great way to keep your home smelling nice. I haven’t had as much passion for them as I have for burning candles, but I can totally see the advantage of always walking into a beautiful smelling home. Introducing the new Nest Crystallized Ginger Vanilla Bean Reed Diffuser. I really wasn’t sure what this would smell like…
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So I made my list, checked it twice, and still forgot my makeup bag 😒. Note to self: don’t use the makeup you intend to travel with for travel day! I didn’t realize I had forgotten my makeup bag until we were landing. I tried to mask my frustration by exclaiming that we were going shopping when we landed. I…
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Dior Rouge Dior Forever Transfer-Proof Lipstick When I first learned about the Dior Forever Transfer Proof Lipstick, I was totally skeptical. That is, until I saw an Instagram video showing a lady seemingly kissing the collar of her white shirt wearing this red lipstick and nothing showing up. I was like !!!. I need this. The shade Forever Passionate looks…
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It seems like working from home might be ramping down and I’ve got the perfect hair and makeup for return to the office. Let’s start with hair! As you may know, I am a full lace wig gal, but it has been very hard to find full lace wigs at a reasonable price lately. I’ve been wearing clip-ins for a…
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Typically, it’s not easy for me to find a bronzer that works for my skin tone. They usually just blend right in and I have to do mental acrobatics just to see it on my skin. Not the L’Oréal Infallible Fresh Wear Bronzer! I purchased the bronzer in Deep Dark and use a large powder brush to apply. A huge…
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Today I want to talk about some new summer beauty stuff I’m seeing on the Sephora website. I haven’t been so inspired lately to do much beauty shopping, but finally, there are a few things I have my eye on. Ceremonia Candle de Guava I usually try to avoid bright-looking candles that I feel would be a bit of a…
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The heat this year is out of control and I just wanted my scalp back! As much as I love the convenience of wigs and how beautiful they can look, there’s nothing like access to your scalp and freeing your hairline. You may recall from my passion twists post, I don’t really have that much hair these days because I…
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Let’s get the burning questions out of the way: Yes, I did them myself! And boy, was it a process! First thing’s first – I got the hair from Amazon and it was $34.99/pack. The hair comes pre-looped and already colored so all you need to do is put them in. The vendor included everything you need to complete the…
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Tightlining has been around for centuries. If you’re not familiar with the process, it’s basically using eyeliner to line the inner portion of your eyelid, where your eyelashes grow. In the photo above, I used Charlotte Tilbury Rock N’ Kohl in Bedroom Black. Here’s why I love tightlining: 1. It draws attention to your eyes My almond-shaped eyes POP when…
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I’ve been a fan of Make Up For Ever for as long as I’ve loved makeup. Today, I’m excited to share a new face powder I’ve purchased, Make Up For Ever Matte Velvet Blurring Foundation Powder. I purchased the shade 520 – Cinnamon. I’ve been considering cutting back on liquid and cream foundations, mostly because of newly developed skin sensitivity…
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Allow me to introduce two new nail polishes I picked up for spring from the Dior Beauty Spring Collection: Riviera (440) and Bayadere (633)! Riviera is a beautiful peach and surprisingly suits my skin tone nicely. In general, it’s a little hard for me to pull off colors like these without it washing me out. It’s got subtle gold sparkles…
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A Wedding in Sanibel So, it’s wedding season! I recently attended my very first beach wedding. The wedding was in SW Florida, the weather was perfect, and I was eaten alive by blood-sucking creatures called no-see-ums. But the reason I bring all this up it’s because I had a hard time finding a dress. The dress code was beach formal…
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Just Listen Recently, I sort of shot the wad with my listening skills. I found myself in a space where I should have remained silent and just listened, but for some reason I felt the need to have something to say. Lately, I noticed I have been talking more and listening less, and nothing good has come out of that.…
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Let’s talk about YSL’s Black Opium Eau de Parfum. I received a little travel sample of this a while back after purchasing something from somewhere and put it in my sample perfume bag, forgotten about until it was time for me to go on vacation. Fast forward to this Valentine’s Day, I decided to wear it to dinner. The minute…
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Today, I want to talk about these pre-tied head wraps I purchased from Amazon. They were super affordable, they came in a pack of three, and they are incredibly cute. I have been wanting some sort of a hair accessory to change up my hairstyles and these fit the bill. The head wraps are great for running errands, for taking…
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