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August 26, 2014 / / 1 Comment

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I didn’t even try to watch the VMAs. I don’t know have the performers and haven’t watched a music video since….well, since they were actually good and meant something. I only happen to flip on MTV when a Sam Smith featuring Mary J. Blige was on and I fell in love! He’s A-mazing!

But I did get a glimpse of some of the gorgeous dresses on the red carpet. I love the glided, mirrored, sequined theme that was going on this year!

 

Jennifer Lopez in Charbel Zoe – breathtaking! Image via B.Scott

Chanel Iman – supermodels are back! Love this bondage inspired dress by Balmain! Image via Style Bistro

Nicki Minaj – I think this is the best she has ever looked! Dress by Saint Laurent.  Image via Mashable

Gwen Stefani in L.A.M.B. – Love this pink ensemble. And the makeup too! Image via RCFA

Joan Smalls looked stunning in this beaded Balmain from their resort collection! All about the legs! Image via OnSugar.com

 

What were your favourites?

Summer Bubbly Collection by Zoya!

August 25, 2014 / / 0 Comments

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Zoya Bubbly Summer 2014 collection

 

This is the last of the summer offering from Zoya and it’s the Bubbly collection. This was my least favourite of the three….hence the reason why I took so long to write about it. These polishes are glittery with a semi-foil finish. They also have a little transparency to it like jelly-finish polishes. The consistency is quite thick but for most of them you would need to apply at least two coats for full coverage. For these swatches, I used two coats. There are again two pinks, but this time I’m okay with that because they are very different from each other.

So, here goes!

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August 15, 2014 / / 2 Comments

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Tanzania Dutch wax head wrap by Fanm Djanm

I have been loving this African headwrap! I bought it recently from a lovely Haitian woman Paola and she is the owner of the company Fanm Djanm. My particular piece is 100% Dutch wax fabric from Tanzania. The edges are finished and it’s a large rectangular piece. Honestly, I don’t remember how I tied it. And I love that it is so bright and colourful and I can keep my makeup at a minimum. Here I had a little black liner on my lower lashline. Mascara top and bottom lashes, a little matte chocolate brown eye shadow in the crease. On the skin, only facial oil. All about that glowy, summer skin!

just some facial oil, minimal eye makeup! Glowy skin!

By the way, Paola will be at the Sugar Hill Market in Harlem this Sunday, August 17. This market is held once a month, in various locations around Harlem and it features a host of talented artisans showing their handmade creations. There’s food, clothing, crockery. So check out their website for more information, Sugar Hill Market.

Also check out Paola’s page as well, Fanm Djanm.

What do you think? I need to find different ways to tie it. Any suggestions?

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August 15, 2014 / / 0 Comments

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#FBF: My trip to Turkey! Summa time!

What’s happenin’? How has summer (or winter below the equator!) been?

Mine has been pretty busy. In New York City, it becomes even more active and vibrant. A plethora of cultural events, concerts, exhibits and outdoor activities. I love it here at this time of year!

So what am I looking forward to this weekend? Well for one, it’s my blog’s anniversary on Saturday! Yup, 6 years! Wow! I have not decided if or what special thing I am going to do. Maybe a little retail therapy!

While you are at it, check out some of my older posts!

Laters!

NTB

Previous posts: #FBF: My favourite World Cup 2014 ad!

Check out some fantastic new and upcoming products from TMS NYC 2014! 

My Janelle Monae inspired LOTD…makeup and natural hair!

My first video tutorial – Glam Rock, Tina Turner inspired!

Wonderful deep conditioner for naturally kinky/curly/coily hair by Anita Grant!

Summer LOTD: Peachy bronze!

Quite “Tickled” by this summer Zoya collection!

August 14, 2014 / / 1 Comment

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I love shimmers and glitter polishes, but I appreciate a really vibrant, pigmented cream. Holding on to every bit of summer that I can, I have been loving these brights from Zoya’s Tickled Collection for summer 2014, especially as pedicure colours!

Tickled collection by Zoya

 

In general, I used two coats of polish for each shade. These are all very bright. I would even call them fluorescent or neon. I think they would look good on all skins tones, especially those with a deep tan or darker skin. They will really pop! The formula contains no shimmer, and it is a little thick but it’s not difficult to use. I also got good coverage on the nail for most of them. All Zoya polishes are Big 5 Free, and available for purchase at US$9 each.

Kitridge

Kitridge – a bright bubble gum pink. A light neon pink. It also was a little thicker than the others and applied a little streaky. I think one has to apply slightly thinner coats. It looks great against my skin tone but I am not a super fan of it. I think my issue is that there is pretty much a bubble gum pink in the last 3 Zoya summer collections. One may be a little brighter that the other, but pretty much the same colour. It’s nice, but eh…..

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