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HOTD: Twist out and roll

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Hey!

I am always wondering what to do with my hair in that in-between period when a twistout gets a little older and when it is wash day. I got a fantastic twist out (more on that in another post) but I wanted to put my hair up for work.

Bright pop of orange for the summer! LOTD inspired by Solange.

September 2, 2014 / Noire Tropical Beauty / 2 Comments

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This Complex mag cover is from last year that I loved!

Image via Persona Mag

I recreated it and the featured product is the lipstick! This bright, bold matte orange is by blackUp Cosmetics, a cosmetic line based in Paris, specially made for women colour. Now making its entry into the US with a store in NYC. The shade is RGE34M. I added some bronze cream and pigment shadow on the lid with some falsies!

My hair is in a twistout.

My summer look!

August 15, 2014 / Noire Tropical Beauty / 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?

Laters!

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My LOTD has been featured! IFB Links a la Mode

June 6, 2014 / Noire Tropical Beauty / 1 Comment

Style Surfing

Summer is officially here. Well, not technically… but it’s still here. Headed to the beach this weekend? Going on holiday? Have you broken out your sandals and sunscreen? Yeah, summer. What to wear? How to take care of your youthful skin? Wedding season’s here… do you know how to dress for the occassion? Well, if you’re looking for inspiration, you’ve come to the right place. This week, we have a wonderful roundup of great summer themed fashion posts and a couple of other fun (and a few serious) tidbits. So grab your iced tea, and sit down for some good summer reading.

Links à la Mode: June 5th

Adorned in Armor: Who Adorns Her? Lily Collins
A Sparkle Factor: Why Kate Middleton is NOT a Fashion Icon
Cat Eyes & Skinny Jeans: June Crush List
Fashion Me Purdy: Rizzo & Frenchy of Grease
Fashtash: Phantasm Interview with Ronit Genik of Reverie
Girl Loves Color: Fashion Meets Art
Jolly Caucus Race: DIY Lace Slipon Sneakers
Lil Miss Bianca: Glamcraft 101: Couture in a Can
Lissa Nylon: DIY Spring Curls Tutorial
Noire Tropical Beauty: Janelle Monae Inspired Hair & Makeup
Petite Fille Modele: Lancome Summer Collection Golden Riviera Review
Rolala Loves: Double Cleansing for Better Skin
Save Spend Splurge: Why Are We Obsessed With Fast Fashion?
Storybook Apothecary: How to Get Cali Girl Style
Style Vanity: 4 Summer Fashion Tips
That Paki Blog: Existentialism and Fashion in Pakistan
The Coveted: 10 Trendy Swimsuits for, You Know, Big Boobs
The Glambition: It Trend: Tropical
The Stylist: Dress Code: The Wedding Guest
Wild Beauty World: Yes, I Have Pop Ups and Maybe You Should Too

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#WCW: A Janelle Monae-inspired hair AND makeup LOTD!

May 21, 2014 / Noire Tropical Beauty / 16 Comments

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I love when artists show us their raw talent and they are not hidden behind autotune or fancy costuming. I love it when there is some element of the artist’s personality, that they are being themselves and that they are not a total creation of a label.

This is why I love Janelle Monae, from her signature pompadour, her black and white tuxedos and her earthy jazz/pop/funk vocals, yeah…you could say I have a girl crush!

Janelle Monae, image courtesy CocoaFab

I wanted to recreate her signature look, with a little twist! Allyuh know that I am no hair expert, but I am stepping out of my malaise!

In honour of doing a look based on a musical artist, I am also going to use a few products created by Ardency Inn, a new brand, heavily influenced by music. Check out my writeup on their launch here.

Here’s what I created!