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New York Fashion Week AW’12: Cocktails & Couture, Look # 3

New York Fashion Week AW’12: Cocktails & Couture, Look # 3

I was really excited to go to this event, created and hosted by beauty and lifestyle blogger Lianne Farbes of The Makeup Girl.  Cocktails & Couture brings together some amazing bloggers, fashionistas, PR gurus, photographers and brands.  Some of these brands include Lierac, Proactiv, Aveeno, Clairsonic, tarte cosmetics, Hpnotiq, Atopalm and PopChips.   I loved the idea that this event was held at the Caravan Stylist Studio in Midtown Manhattan.  The place was packed, vibes were flowing and I was able to meet some amazing people!

Including Ms. Lianne Farbes…

Me, with Ms. Lianne Farbes

More pictures here!

New York Fashion Week – Blogger’s Night Out – Look # 2

New York Fashion Week – Blogger’s Night Out – Look # 2

Day 2, actually night 2, found me attending Blogger’s Night Out at The Caulfield.  Blogger’s Night Out was created by bloggers for bloggers and it’s a great way to meet and network with other fashion/beauty bloggers from all over the country.  People came dressed to the nines and de place was jam packed!! I definitely picked up some new style ideas!  The event also featured booths hosted by various sponsors showing the latest trends for spring and summer.

This booth was hosted by Plastics Make It Possible

Colour of the year, Tangerine

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New York Fashion Week – Look 1, Bloggers of Colour Mixer

New York Fashion Week – Look 1, Bloggers of Colour Mixer

Hey!!

So New York is in the throws of New York Fashion Week – Autumn/Winter’12.  There are models, designers, makeup artists, bloggers, photographers running all over the city!

So last Thursday, Mattie from Mattielogie hosted a mixer for fashion bloggers of colour.   I loved the idea of meeting other bloggers of colour especially in an industry like fashion.  Since fashion and beauty go hand in hand, I found myself at Pranna.   Pranna is a SouthEast Asian restaurant that is beautiful and huge!  I definitely need to return for full dinner.

Pranna

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LOTD: Quick twistout updo!

LOTD: Quick twistout updo!

So I tried this quick updo after I took down my 2-strand twists.

Updo from 2 strand twist out

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Tribe Called Curl & Karen’s Body Beautiful Holiday meetup!

Tribe Called Curl & Karen’s Body Beautiful Holiday meetup!

Just before jetting off for the Christmas holidays, I attended the holiday meetup/conversation/get-together hosted by Tribe Called Curl and Karen’s Body Beautiful.  Tribe Called Curl is an up-and-coming online community dedicated to natural hair.  Imani (the founder) and Karen (from KBB) started the discussion, provided advice and shared experiences on living with natural hair.  There was lots of information, camaraderie and bonding with other naturals!  Of course the product junkie in me had to do a little holiday shopping and picked up some Sweet Ambrosia!! Have you guys tried this?? I had a wonderful time at the event and even had dinner at a really good Egyptian restaurant, Black Iris.

Shout out to Dasheeda!!

So here are a few pics!  Did anyone attend??

Karen (right)

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Last Chance for SheaMoisture lovers!

Last Chance for SheaMoisture lovers!

Hey!

Image courtesy of SheaMoisture

Just a quick note:  This weekend is the last chance to visit the SheaMoisture booth in Bryant Park at 42nd Street.  They have their entire line of products including their men’s grooming and baby line (and some items that I have not seen consistently in stores).  I have been hauling and I will be back for some more goodies.  As I have mentioned before, I really like this natural line and they are good for naturals, non-naturals and those transitioning.  I also have picked up some of their body care items that I am liking so far.  I think that they may still have the 3 for $20 offer, which is a steal of a deal!!!

So head on the Bryant Park and check it out.  Last day is Sunday January 8th.

Let me know what you guys haul!!!

My favourite products of 2011!!

My favourite products of 2011!!

The countdown to 2012 has begun!!!

I enjoyed digging into beauty this year.  I loved that we embraced colour, texture, prints or anything bold.  It was ok to colour block or to dress with some opulence.  I love that these trends will continue into 2012.  I’m over all-neutral looks.

So here’s what I loved in 2011 (in no particular order):

1) Becca Beach Tints

I love this product! I have it in Peach and it is probably the easiest blush to apply.  Super smooth texture and it just melts into the skin making to colour look like it came from within.  Works on all skin types.  A must have in all seasons!

More Best of 2011!

This might just be the best shampoo ever….

This might just be the best shampoo ever….

I’m talking about the SheaMoisture Organic Raw Shea Butter Moisture Retention Shampoo with Sea Kelp, Argan Oil & Shea Butter for dry, damaged hair.  I have been using this shampoo for about a year now.  AND I LOVE IT!!!!!

SheaMoisture Organic Raw Shea Butter Moisture Retention Shampoo, image courtesy of Target.com

While I was a relaxed girl, as a matter of fact, I have always have problems with shampoos drying my hair and scalp out.  I would often feel like my scalp was tightening and pulling away from my hair.  Fast forward to last year as a natural.  Now my hair is growing and kinky and my number 1 goal is to prevent my hair from completely drying out when I wash it and to still effectively cleanse it.  I have tried other natural shampoos and many of them while they work, they also did not suds enough for my liking.  A little bit of sudsing or foaming is actually good because it helps trap and remove oil and dirt.  It’s when there is excessive bubble action when the skin and hair feels dry.  I also avoid traditional shampoos with certain sulphates and their derivatives like sodium lauryl sulphate, ammonium laureth sulphate etc. This is one of the moves that I have made that has totally changed the health and condition of my hair.  I stick to the gentle cleansers that can remove water-soluble products.

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Sale time!! Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals!!!!

Sale time!! Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals!!!!

So Happy Thanksgiving!!

The biggest food day of the year is the prequel to the biggest shopping day of the year, Black Friday.  Of course, retailers have also created Cyber Monday as the biggest online shopping day.  Needless to say, there will be plenty deals to take advantage of! I am going to use this time to shop for others myself! :P

Here is what  I have so far and I will add as I get more info:

BEAUTY/MAKEUP DEALS

  • INGLOT Cosmetics: Available only at U.S. boutiques, Friday 25 Nov only.  From 8am – 1pm.  Receive a free lash application, makeover or up to 30% your entire purchase.
  • Jouer Cosmetics: 20% off all products sitewide. Code: givethanks11. From Friday Nov 25 to Sunday Nov 27.
  • Laura Mercier: Free standard shipping, thru Monday Nov 28th. Plus, deluxe samples available.
  • Make Up Designory (MUD): Black Friday Event. Enjoy 25% off your entire purchase of $25 or more.  Code: blackfriday2011. Online only. Ends Sun Nov 27 at midnight.
  • Too Faced Cosmetics: Free Shipping. Code: BLACK11. From Wed Nov 23 to Mon Nov 28th.
  • Eve Pearl: Enjoy up to 55% your purchase.  Online only. Code: BPTG2011.  40% and 55% off. Worldwide shipping.  All sales final.  From Thu Nov 24th, 11 am EST (NYC time) to Mon Nov 28th, 11 pm EST (NYC Time).
  • YSL Beauty: Enjoy 20% off + Free Shipping on all orders. Code: CYBER.  Ends: Sat Nov 26th.
  • Urban Decay: $20 off of the Book Of Shadows Vol. IV.  First 1000 customers. Just $44.  Code: BLACKFRIDAY11. Fri Nov 25 only.
  • Korres: Friends & Family Sale.  Enjoy 20% off entire purchase. Code: FF2011.  From Tue Nov 22 to Sun Nov 27 2011. Also enjoy Free Shipping with purchases over $50. Code: SHIP50.
  • Illamasqua: Free UK and International shipping. Code for free UK standard shipping: FREEUK11.  Code for free international shipping for orders over £50: INTERNATIONAL50.  Ends midnight GMT, Fri Nov 25.
  • ZPalette: 20% off palettes.  From Nov 24th to Nov 27.

Click here for lots more deals!!!!!

LOTD: Natural hair twistout

LOTD: Natural hair twistout

Hey!

Just a quick picture of my twistout.

2 Strand twistout

I keep my hair in a 2-strand twist about 95 % of the time.  It’s just easy.  But a few days before washing and deep conditioning, I take the twists out to allow my hair to breathe, rest, whatever.  I usually braid the roots and twist the rest of the hair.  As for products, right now I am using my ever faithful Oyin Handmade products and some other items.

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