Noire Tropical Beauty

Beauty...Natural Hair...Vibes

Tag: summer (page 3 of 4)

August 15, 2014 / / 0 Comments

[twitter-follow screen_name=’NoireTropicalB’]

 

#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!

Summer not done yet!! Loving these bright #PixieDust polishes from Zoya!!

September 6, 2013 / / 8 Comments

[twitter-follow screen_name=’NoireTropicalB’]     

The Summer Pixie Dust Collection is so much better than their original spring offering.

Zoya Pixie Dust Summer 2013, Solange, Beatrix, Destiny

L to R: Miranda, Stevie, Liberty

I truly believe that this texture works really well with richly pigmented colours, and not pastels.  I love the bright colour mixed with the matte finish mixed with the crystal like glitter.  They all accent each other.  And since nail art continues to be very popular for the upcoming seasons, you can use these polishes as accents with your more vampy nail colours.  For all the polishes, I applied 2 coats in these swatches and note that they are thicker in texture.  For the best results, apply as thin of a layer as possible and let dry between layers.  Also, when using these, since they are technically a matte nail polish, don’t use a base coat or top coat.  I get about 2-3 days of chip –free manicure.  The summer collection is still available at the Zoya website and they retail for US$9 each.   This media sample was provided to me.

Liberty

Liberty –  a deep ocean blue polish with dark blue and silver shimmer.  Actually I could see myself wearing this more in the fall rather than then summer.  Nice colour but a little deep for me for warm weather.

Continue reading

Love of the moment: Otse Lab Cinnamon Clove Exfoliant. Getting that skin ready!

May 24, 2013 / / 2 Comments

[twitter-follow screen_name=’NoireTropicalB’]

Summer is at our doorstep, so I’ve been paying a little closer attention to the skin on my body.  A few months ago, my sister and I went to Atlantic Antic, which is an annual street fair in downtown Brooklyn, highlighting some of the various talents and business that resides in the borough of Kings.  Stores on Atlantic Avenue opened their doors, there was food all around, clothing, art and I even saw Eddie “The Sheik” Kochak and his band perform!

We stopped by this booth with had beauty products in really attractive packaging! I was instantly drawn! Body scrubs and butters in mini mason jars and batik lids!

Otse Lab Cinnamon Clove Exfoliant – in mason jars!

Continue reading

Looking to do some weekend shopping? Zoya has some gorgeous sparklies!!

September 22, 2012 / / 1 Comment

[twitter-follow screen_name=’NoireTropicalB’]

So feeling totally jealous at all de lucky people with new iPhone5s!! I’m thinking of doing a little retail therapy, plus it’s the end of summer and I’m kinda sad about that!!  I had an amazing time this summer!! My highlight was definitely my trip to Turkey (yes I, still have some posts to write on that!)!

Anyway, vegan nail polish brand has 2 glitter collections available now for pre-order.

First, the Ornate Collection for Winter/Holiday 2012/2013

The NEW Zoya Ornate Collection is the perfect to decorate your nails with stunning jewel tone colors and special effect pigments this season. Featuring six stunning, glittering, crystal shades in our new Power Pigment Full Coverage Formula. Superior coverage and dynamic color in one. All in the long-wearing, toxin-free (BIG5FREE) formula you love… Each one is as beautiful as the next.

Continue reading

OOTD: Turkey edition!

August 10, 2012 / / 2 Comments

[twitter-follow screen_name=’NoireTropicalB’]

Hey!  As I mentioned before, I spent almost 2 weeks visiting Turkey! The place? Amazing!!!! Absolutely loved it!! I have a few more posts related to that, but here is an outfit of the day that I wore in Cappadocia, which is in the Central Anatolian region of Turkey.

In Cappadocia!!

This shirt is from The Gap.  I picked it up because I loved the watercolour effect and it was a bright bluish green! I could not resist standing in front of the red door of our hotel.  Shout out to all the staff at the Hezen Cave Hotel!! Seriously the best place ever!  I definitely stood out against the rock formation backdrop of the region.  I paired it with some jeans from Old Navy (Sweetheart cut, Skinny) and leather slippers.  I kept the makeup simple, bronzey colours and black eyeliner and mascara.  See some of my travel essentials here and also check out these wedges that I wore partying in Bodrum!!

What have been your faves to wear in hot weather??

Older posts Newer posts

Need brushes? Check out Sigma Beauty below!

Free US Shipping on Orders Over $50

© 2025 Noire Tropical Beauty

Theme by Anders Noren — Up ↑