Beauty

IMATS, Cory Bishop, GLADIOLA, Stay All Day, foundation, Stila, makeup, review, black skin, older skin, brown skin, complexion, t-zone, moisturizer,
27 Jan 14

Stuff I Like: Portrait-Ready, “Stay All Day&...

As I age, my skin begins to act a little funny. The dry spots are dryer and the oily spots are still oily. So when you wear foundation with a T-Zone o...
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Dencia, pop star, Nigerian, black woman, skin care, bleaching cream, blonde, black woman, white woman, CLUTCH, media, complexion, self hatred,
23 Jan 14

“Clutch/The Frisky” Nails It With Thei...

I’ve been annoyed with Clutch’s editorial lineup over the past year, what with all their, “EVERYBODY’S RACIST!!!” posts,...
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Lupita Nyong'o, black woman, actress, 12 Years a Slave, awards, dark skin, Yale,
21 Jan 14

We Want More!! Brown, Beautiful, and Killing It: L...

On my blog Lattes and Lipstick I love to do a weekly segment called Brown Beauty of the Week where I feature beautiful brown women that are garnering ...
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COPPERTINA, EXPRESSO, CHOCOLATE DIAMOND, OSCAR FISH , LEATHER, Senna, cosmetics, review, black women, black skin, makeup, celebrity style, brown complexion, african american, black women, advice, review, IMATS, Eugenia Weston, Alfre Woodard,
20 Jan 14

O’Naturale…My Alfre Woodard-Inspired L...

I attended the IMATS make up show in Pasadena last weekend and got the chance to interview with Eugenia Weston founder of SENNA cosmetics. Eugenia is ...
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makeup, skin care, skincare, beauty, makeup for black women, tested, Clairsonic, cleaner, routine, beauty, face, fashion, style, black women's skin, good for black skin, african american,
16 Jan 14

Four Skin Care Products to Rid You of Your Depende...

Everyone knows I’m a HUGE fan of makeup. I LURVES it. I collect eyeshadow palettes like baseball cards. But as much as I love it, I also respect...
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hair, natural hair, compliments, non black boyfriend, society, culture, shame, appreciation, flirting, dating, mixed couples, advice, QOTW, Perfectly Mixed, Abby Allen, mixed, biracial, documentary, essays, living, photography, hair, essay, beauty, true story, non fiction, America,
14 Jan 14

Perfectly Mixed: “What’s In My Hair...

Excerpt written by Abby Allen, creator of “Perfectly Mixed,” documenting the interracial experience in America through stories and profess...
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product review, opinion, Youtube, lifestyle, beauty, Naked, Ultra, Urban Decay, BB, makeup, Spring, fashion, face, black women, black woman, review, dark complexion, lip gloss, eye shadow,
14 Jan 14

Yippee! Urban Decay Spring 2014 NAKED Line Expands...

So…Urban Decay is at it again with more awesomeness with their new expansion to the NAKED line: BB Cream, Loose Powder, and Lip Gloss! Yes; I kn...
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color, advice, eyeshadow, lips, mode, brown, complimentary, skin, beauty, makeup, style, fashion, black women, current,
13 Jan 14

Three Beauty Looks That Are So Right Now

It’s winter. We’re feeling it. We are mostly wearing dark clothes like black, grey, and burgundy. Most days, if we are honest, we really d...
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Golden Globe, red dress, Hollywood, actress, fashion, style, hair, short hair, red carpet, award, television, 12 Years a Slave, african, black, beautiful, couture, cape, shoulders, cropped cut, fade, dark skin, media, stylists, fashionista, Lupita Nyong’o’s
12 Jan 14

Were You Checking Lupita Nyong’o’s Golden Glob...

  Clean and natural. Celebrity hairstylist Larry Sims, gives the details on how it’s done and the products used to achieve the look. Larry...
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tshirt, clothing, designer, design, Andrea Carter, humor, fashion, style, black women, insult, words, pop culture, athletic wear, race, black women, history
12 Jan 14

Why I’m PROUD to be an ‘Uppity Negro,&...

    The creator of this t-shirt, Andrea Carter, called me an ‘uppity negro‘ and I consider it one of the best compliments I̵...
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Ola Hudson, Slash, designer, Pinterest, style, historic, icon
06 Jan 14

Iconic Tuesday: May I Interest You In This Awesome...

Oh, Kittens! I’ve been a bad, bad, girl. I stumbled across this AMAZING Pinterest board days ago and have been been agonizing over whether or no...
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04 Jan 14

Kicking 2014 in the Proverbial A**: Obsessions

Happy New Year Darlings!I’ve been on a mini hiatus from blogging because well, frankly, I needed a break from communicating.. Now I am back with...
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22 Dec 13

Soft, EASY, Feminine and Natural…Make-Up Loo...

If you’ve stayed away from beauty balms because you were worried none of them comes in the perfect shade of chocolate, here’s two to try: ...
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15 Dec 13

Head-To-Toe Holiday Ready. Are You?

I recently did a photo shoot for a project that I’m dying to tell you about but can’t just yet. I’m sharing (some) of them with you ...
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