5 PRETTY GIRLS WHO ROCKED THE RED CARPET

The black lace is gorgeous + the cutout back = glamour. I LOVE this color!! Love the patterns. Simple yet very elegant. Love the hair. These were some of my favorites. Did you have any faves? pics...

Personal Care Products: All-Natural or Best Alternative?

A few years ago, I remember shopping around for some beauty products and needed to restock my current deodorant at the time. I remember seeing an Arm & Hammer deodorant with a label that displayed...

Hello and Hiatus All in One :-)

Hey guys, it's been a while but I had to pop back on the scene to let you all know that I'm taking an indefinite break from The BeautyXchange. To be honest with you not only do I feel like I'm on a...

BFrend Arm Candy

Remember friendship bracelets? Well they're back with a nice little twist. Check out these bracelets from BFREND. These are so cute, playful, and girly. Price $44.53 at BFREND 

Ramblings & Instant Addiction - Instagram

Hey Beautiful People! :) It's been a while. I hope you all had a nice 4th of July. Though with it being smack dab in the middle of the week, it didn't allow for much as far as things to do. I spent...

Dax Roots Bergamot Butter

I absolutely love this stuff. Every time I use it I get soft, defined, little to no frizz, and a nice sheen. Basically it gives my hair life. I don't have many staple products but I now consider...

Calling All Transitioners! Three-Step Kit by Carol's Daughter

Carol's Daughter recently launched their Transitioning 1-2-3 Kit for women who want to transition from chemically relaxed hair to natural hair without undergoing the "big chop" (also known as...

Hair Infatuation

Happy Friday! A few days ago I did a quick Google search on "puffy twists" and I came across these. I love the hairstyle and I want it!! LOL. I must find someone to do this to my hair. In the...

Isabella Oliver

I like discovering new designers, albeit the designs are not always never wallet friendly. Such is the case with this Isabella Oliver leather jacket. Isn't it gorgeous? The color and the cut are...

The Coiffure Project

The Coiffure Project - a book of natural hair portraits. all images via TYP

Happy Mother's Day!!

(x) Hi! I just wanted to stop in and wish all of you out there that have Mom duties a Happy Mother's Day. As a mom myself I am pretty certain that we have the hardest job on the planet. I know for...

Dairyface

I love the concept of the Dairyface line of products. Yogurt based skincare - genius. According to their site, women have been using dairy as part of their beauty regimen since....forever. The line...

Radical Self Love

I know it's been some time since the last post but I wanted to come by and share this video that I recently watched. I thought the message was pretty universal and that many of us would find value...

Holy {Simple} Matrimony

Recently I read that wedding season is approaching and I couldn’t help but think back to when I got married (almost seven years ago). I’ve since realized that less is more and that there is beauty...

How to Incorporate the Color Tangerine into Makeup and Clothes Tangerine, or "tangerine tango," has been dubbed the color of the year for 2012 by the Pantone Color Institute. Now, you might be...

BoHo Braids & Beyond

Last time we were talking about Spring trends in terms of wardrobes, but how are you wearing your hair this Spring? Have your hairstyles changed to reflect the season? Or is your ability to create...

?Don't Sweat the Small Stuff?

Yesterday, I was in a bit of a funk. I let something so trivial derail my mood. Don't you hate when that happens? Or does it only happen to me? Anyway, I realized that I shouldn't "sweat the small...

Spring Fragrance: Neroli Jasmine

I picked up this little fragrance from the Body Shop while on a layover at Baltimore airport. The scent is fresh, floral, and really fabulous. If you're looking for a scent that's not too over the...

How to Save on Six Spring Trends

The first official day of spring has finally arrived, creating the desire to overhaul our wardrobes with the latest looks. Sadly, most of us don't have celebrity-sized bank accounts to accompany...

"Find Your Shade" ~ Theres an App for That!

According to the following, IMAN Cosmetics will soon introduce a smart phone app to help women of color "find their shade". The QR (quick-response) code will allow consumers to scan the package and...

Sweet Idea - Automatic Cupcake Machine

A machine that automatically dispenses cupcakes for the win! I love this idea.The bright pink cupcake ATM houses Sprinkles cupcakes in eight flavors for those late night sugar cravings :)Just...

Kanye West Fall 2012

I admire Kanye West. I find that he is driven, talented, and ambitious. You all know he has a pretty distinguished sense of style as well. When I saw photos from his recent fashion show for his...

Message in a Bottle - Argan Oil

Ive had that little bottle sitting in my stash since last year and decided to use it a couple of days ago since I had washed and blow-dried my hair, and ran the flat iron through it as well. Its...

PShiiit Nails

It takes a lot of patience to paint my nails, let alone attempt any intricate designs. Instead I admire those that nail it (pun intended) themselves. PShiiit nails happens to be a nail blog full of...

Beauty in Words: Dont Live a Half Life

Hope you all had a nice weekend. Ive been in a reflective mood as of late, especially with my aunt passing this past weekend. I stumbled upon a poem and thought Id share. Have a great week. ...

How to Make Your Wardrobe Last

image This is a guest post by Andrea Woroch. Enjoy! Everything is more expensive these days but some items experience higher price hikes than others. To the dismay of fashionistas everywhere,...

Styled by June

Are you familiar with celebrity stylist, June Ambrose? She has a new reality show set to premiere on March 19th on VH1 - will you tune in? photo

Pretty Girls Rock at the Academy Awards

The Academy Awards was last night, and I was tuned in to the Red Carpet action. Here are some of my favorite gowns/looks. Best Supporting Actress winner Octavia Spencer - looked beautiful. This...

I C U IN PARIS

I recently came across a press release for a retail company based in Europe called ICUinParis.com, a site that sources jewelery and other accessories from independent artists. I perused the site...

What makes TOMS shoes so popular?

Last weekend I went out of town, and I cant tell you how many people (women) were wearing the shoes you see up top. At the airport I think I saw at least half a dozen ladies sporting them, which...