Product Picks

10 Feb 14

BBW’s First Valentine’s Day Gift Guide...

Women if you are like me, you are absolutely stumped about what to buy your beau for VDay. I personally think men are harder to shop for than women. S...
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IMATS, CAITLYN, face, black women, makeup, tips, advice, eyeliner, highlight, fashion, style, brown skin, doe eyes, get this look,
09 Feb 14

Be Dramatic with a Gel Liner and Highlights

I love playing up my eyes, and spent the majority of my primp time trying to get them just right. What I’ve noticed that really helps with givin...
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gifts, holidays, romance, couples, Valentine's Day, shopping, love,
04 Feb 14

Beyond Black and White Valentine’s Day Gift ...

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and for the romantics at heart, this is the ultimate day of love for the whole year. And apologies to...
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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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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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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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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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11 Dec 13

Hey Naturals, Have You Guys Checked Out Ouidad Lat...

I used to be a frequent Ouidad user for my hair and for Clo Clo (the middle girl) and The Babster (the baby girl). I gave it a break for a awhile beca...
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10 Nov 13

You’re Never Fully Dressed Without A…

Those orphans from Annie were right. You’re never fully dressed without a smile. And with the holidays coming, what, with all those “poten...
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10 Nov 13

Like My Hair? Get it Now.

I achieved this look by parting my hair in eight sections, twisting each section, and then then rolling them with soft rollers.  I always dampen my h...
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04 Nov 13

Cream Foundation Options; What’s the differe...

A lot of people wonder about the different types of  foundation. Should they use liquid, cream, or powder. I am a huge fan of cream foundation becaus...
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