So I tried this quick updo after I took down my 2-strand twists.
Updo from 2 strand twist out
Jan23
LOTD: Quick twistout updo!
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Dec30
My favourite products of 2011!!
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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!
Nov13
LOTD: Natural hair twistout
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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.
May21
LOTD: Easy, everyday work look
Hey!
One of the most requested looks is the neutral, everyday look. Something that makes you look polished for work. I used my trusty Naked Palette from Urban Decay, but you can use any neutral, close-to-your-skintone colour. I chose shimmery, bronzey makeup, but you could also use champagnes, taupes, pale pinks, whatever works for you!
Here’s the look!
Apr24
Earth Day beauties!
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Hey!
So last Friday was Earth Day, and slowly but surely, lots of cosmetic companies, big and small, have been embracing more natural and organic formulations. So for you earth-conscious beauties out there, here are a few brands to look out for:
HAIR
- Oyin Handmade – probably my favourite, natural haircare line for women with curly, kinky or coily hair. I cannot live without the Burnt Sugar Pomade. Really. The Juices are also really good too! Still have to try their new Hair Dew.
- Karen’s Body Beautiful – Another great line based out of my old neighbourhood of Fort Greene Brooklyn. The Sweet Ambrosia is the go-to product. But I am really excited for all the new products that will be coming out this year.
- Qhemet Biologics – I think that their Amla and Olive Heavy Cream is amazing! It’s also their top seller.
- Kinky Curly – A very popular brand with products like Knot Today (my staple leave-in conditioner) and the Curling Custard (which I have YET to try, but summer is coming up so….).
- Anita Grant – love from across the pond!!! And now they have a U.S. distributor – Hairrogant. And right now they actually have a sale on the top 5 selling AG products! I would recommend the babassu shampoo bars and the Rhassoul Deep Condish.
- Aubrey Organics- available at Whole Foods and other retailers, I use their GPB conditioner as a protein conditioner and the Honeysuckle Rose conditioner as a deep moisturizer.
- SheaMoisture – Love their Raw Shea Butter Moisture Retention Shampoo and their body butters! Available at Target and Walgreens.
Mar16
Updated haircare routine
So have have not been buying a lot of products as of late, but I’ve been loving a few items. I usually wash and condition every other week. The process is done in four sections. I wear my hair in a protective style for one week then as a twist-out/bun for the next. I definitely will be experimenting with more styles this year! So here’s what’s hot with me!!
- Prepoo: Organic Coconut oil. Just applied to my strands a few hours before washing.
- Shampoo: Well I stopped using regular sulphate shampoo years ago, and I have been loving the Shea Moisture Organic Raw Shea Butter Moisture Retention Shampoo. My hair never feels dry with this product!
I use the shampoo with the tan label, image courtesy of Shea Moisture
Dec29
2010 Products of the Year!!
Another year has come and soon to be gone and it’s time to recap!
This has been somewhat of an up and down year but here are the products that got two thumbs up and that I rocked any chance that I got!!!
In no particular order:
Urban Decay Naked Palette: Review on this really soon, but this was well worth all the hype. 12 gorgeous neutral shades that work well for day and night. I totally see why people went completely crazy for this one!! Love it!!
Naked Palette, image courtesy of Urban Decay
Nov24
Feliz Dia de Gracias!!!
Hey!!!
So tomorrow is Thanksgiving in the US besides stuffing yourself like this year’s turkey, Thanksgiving means something else….the start of the holiday shopping season! Where everyone has a sale or a special deal! Some people are actually open on Thanksgiving but de real fun starts on Black Friday, the absolute biggest, craziest shopping day of the year. Followed closely by Cyber Monday.
So anyway, I’ll be posting any deals that I find. I have a few things that I have to get, so I will be helping the economy in my little way.
Makeup
- Eve Pearl – Black Pearl Promo – Up to 55% off everything online and free shipping. Starts Thursday 25th November, 12AM EST, ends Monday 29th November, 11:59PM EST. Code: BPCM2010
- Barielle – 20% off entire purchase. Until 11/28
- Korres US – Free Cherry Lip Kisses set with code: FORYOU. Free ground shipping over $40. Ends Saturday 27th, November, 11:59PM EST
- Smashbox – Online sale. Get 20% off any purchase as well as free standard shipping. Code: FFSB2010. Ends: 11/29
Hair
- Oyin Handmade – 20% off full-size, individual products only. For purchases on Black Friday only. Midnight to Midnight EST. Code: blackfriday. Please check their podcast for more details.
- Karen’s Body Beautiful – Customer Appreciation – Save $15 off of $50 purchase, online only. Ends Thursday 25 November.
- Jane Carter Solution – Purchase $25 Travel Kit and get a Styling Product Free. Code: BLKFRIDAY9
- Miss Jessie’s – Their annual BOGO sale – Buy one get one free – From November 26 to December 31, 2010. Online.
Aug28
LOTD: A little wasabi please…..
Decided to play around with my new Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Loose Color pigment that I received from the wonderful David Klasfeld. Everyone talks about OCC’s liptars but y’all should not sleep on their loose pigments!!! They have a lot of unique shimmers that are finely milled, smooth and highly pigmented and they have quite a few matte pigments. The colour of the day is Wasabi – a midtone yellow-green with gold shimmer. This looks just like wasabi, just like it!
OCC's Wasabi Loose Colour
So here’s the look!
Jul6
LOTD: Simple emerald shimmer.
Hey guys!!!
It is blazin’ hot here in NYC and in keeping with the weather, I have been doing some very subtle looks, just hints of colour. I love my bright, full colour looks, but sometimes a softer look is best. I was inspired by this picture of la dominicana hermosa Zoe Saldana.
Zoe Saldana, image courtesy of Hissip.com
This works for those afraid, or don’t know where to put colour. Enjoy and keep cool!!!
