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Revlon Photoready BB Cream Review for Darker Skin

I received this Revlon Photoready BB Cream for free as a Klout Perk. I was very excited about it because I’ve begun to fall in love with BB creams. So far I’ve tried Garnier, Bobbi Brown, and...

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Maybelline Color Sensational New Vivids Lipstick in Brazen Berry

I happened to walk down the cosmetic aisle of Kroger’s Grocery store and saw my sorority sister Melody. She told me about a new line of Maybelline lipsticks that were dupes for MAC lipsticks. She...

Apr 24, 2013 Like

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The Ultimate Beauty Social African Pride Beauty Tour 2013

I attended the African Pride Beauty Social National Tour two weeks ago. Unfortunately I didn’t get a chance to stay the entire time because I had to work at the MAC counter that day, but I did at...

Apr 18, 2013 Like

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Fashion Week New Orleans 2013

I had the honor of working as one of the makeup artist on the Glam Squad with Key Makeup Artist Niala Howard, of Magnolia Makeup, a couple of weeks ago for Fashion Week New Orleans. The event took...

Apr 16, 2013 Like

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New Le Labo Counter In Saks Houston Galleria

Oh how I love being a Beauty Blogger!!! I went to Saks in the Houston Galleria Mall to attend a Beauty event for Ioma Cosmetics but ended up learning about a new fragrance counter named Le Labo. Le...

Apr 3, 2013 Like

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New Ioma Counter

I had the opportunity to visit the brand new Ioma counter inside Saks in the Houston Galleria Mall a few days ago. I’d never heard of the brand, however they’re really big overseas. The company...

Mar 12, 2013 Like

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FOTD with Doubled Lashes

I tried something a little different this weekend for my makeup. I’ve heard several makeup artists combining more than one lash to create dramatic effects but I’d never done it. I figured I’d give...

Feb 28, 2013 Like

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Loreal Magic Perfecting Base Review

I purchased the Loreal Magic Perfecting Base last month when I saw it on sale at Kroger’s grocery store. I’ve had my eye on this primer since 2011 when I saw my friend and fellow Makeup Artist...

Feb 27, 2013 Like

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Macy’s Black History Month Gordon Parks Event

Macy’s has really done well with recognizing cultural events. This is second year in a row that I’ve attended their Black History Month event. Last year they focused on Romare Bearden. This year...

Feb 23, 2013 Like

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All Star Weekend 2013 Makeover Event at Houston Galleria

This weekend I worked with the incredible celebrity make up artist AJ Crimson and his makeup team at LeToya Luckett’s Lady L Boutique in the Houston Galleria Mall. We were a part of the Glam Slam...

Feb 21, 2013 Like

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MAC Viva Glam Nicki 2 Lipstick On Brown Skin Review

Initially when I heard about Nicki Minaj being this year’s MAC Viva Glam Ambassador…again, I thought “oh, I can’t wait to see what color she’ll have this time.”. When I saw promos and the...

Feb 11, 2013 Like

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Black Opal Heatwave Lipstick Review

Here’s a swatch on my hand with a flashI really, really like this lipstick. I’m happy with both the color and the texture. I couldn’t tell from just looking at it, but there’s a bit of shimmer but...

Feb 7, 2013 Like

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Black Opal Eyeshadow Review

I used my new Black Opal Eyeshadows to create this Inexpensive Look Of The Day last week. I later realized that I didn’t do actual swatches of the colors. I’ll show you what each of the four colors...

Feb 5, 2013 Like

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Lolade Product Review

I was introduced to a lot of companies I’d never heard of at The Makeup Show Orlando. According to James Vincent, a major focus was to highlight female owned companies, especially those in the...

Feb 5, 2013 Like

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Meeting Pursebuzz at TMS Orlando & brush review

I finally got a chance to meet one of my favorite YouTube Gurus, Elessa Jade who goes by Pursebuzz, at The Makeup Show Orlando in Nov 2012. We took this picture the 1st Day of The Makeup Show. Her...

Feb 5, 2013 Like

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Grey and Silver Nails Of The Week

I went back to my Ulta Grey Polish again called Concrete Evidence. It’s such an odd color to me but I really want to make it work. See my 1st attempt at working with it here. I tried a design with...

Jan 27, 2013 Like

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What happens when you use cheap products?

I’m always experimenting with inexpensive products to see what alternatives I can recommend to my readers and clients. I recently purchased four eyeshadows and two more foundation sticks from Black...

Jan 20, 2013 Like

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Clinique Metallic Sand LOTD

It’s always nice to go through your old makeup stash and find a treasure. While organizing my old lipsticks, I came across a bunch of Clinique lipsticks. One in particular stood out to me and put...

Jan 20, 2013 Like

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L~Glydz Review

I received a pack of L~Glydz from my Facebook friend Cam to try and review last year. I didn’t get a chance to blog about them before the year ended so I wanted to make sure it was the first post I...

Jan 16, 2013 Like

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Houston Fashion Bloggers Holiday Party at Saks

The Houston Fashion Bloggers celebrated our one year anniversary with a holiday party sponsored by Saks on 12/7/12. It was held at the very posh and chic 5115 restaurant inside of Saks Fith Avenue...

Dec 22, 2012 Like

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New Year’s Eve Fashion Specials at Katy Mills Mall

I was contacted by a rep from Katy Mills Mall to inform my readers about the great sales available for holiday shopping, particularly for holiday parties. Below are ideas to help you prepare for...

Dec 22, 2012 Like

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AJ Crimson Keynote Speech & New Creme Foundation Review

Keynote Speaker AJ Crimson on stage Celebrity Make Up Artist AJ Crimson was a keynote speaker on Day 2 of The Makeup Show Orlando. Hey gave great advice about working as a freelance makeup artist...

Dec 14, 2012 Like

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Houston Fashion Bloggers Trip to Dallas

A selected number of Houston Fashion Bloggers were invited by the Dallas Convention Bureau to visit Dallas and blog about the great attractions the city had to offer. I jumped at this opportunity....

Dec 10, 2012 Like

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My Kind of Personal Year of Transformation Thanksgiving Post

Normally, I don’t disclose personal things through social media but I felt compelled to share my struggle and gratitude. This year I have so much to be thankful for. I’ve been able to network with...

Nov 30, 2012 Like

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FOTD for The Makeup Show Orlando

This was the look I wore on the 2nd day of The Makeup Show Orlando. I purchased several Magnolia Makeup products on the 1st day. I was soooo excited that I couldn’t wait til I got home to try them....

Nov 23, 2012 Like

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Fashion Houston Day One Recap

I attended the very chic and sophisticated Fashion Houston on last Monday. It was the first of four days of runway excitement, networking, beauty, and fashion. It was held at the Wortham Center...

Nov 20, 2012 Like

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Le Metier de Beaute’ Event at Saks Galleria

Last month, I attended a Le Metier de Beaute event at Saks Galleria with my two fellow Houston Fashion Bloggers Shasie and Taylor. We met with the manager, Shawn, and his employees James and Dorita...

Nov 19, 2012 Like

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MUFE Pro Road Show Dallas Day 3

The First class of the day was facilitated by Oklahoma Make Up Artist Gwen Pettie-Green. I’m so happy or her. We follow each other on facebook and twitter. I got a chance to meet her in person at...

Oct 30, 2012 Like

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Make Up For Ever Pro Road Show Dallas Day 2

Day 2 of the Make Up For Ever Pro Road Show was just as good as day one. The first class of the day was Red Carpet Beauty facilitated by Celebrity Makeup Artist Patrick Eichler. He was introduced...

Oct 28, 2012 Like

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Revlon Photoready BB Cream Review for Darker Skin

Maybelline Color Sensational New Vivids Lipstick in Brazen Berry

The Ultimate Beauty Social African Pride Beauty Tour 2013

Fashion Week New Orleans 2013

New Le Labo Counter In Saks Houston Galleria

New Ioma Counter

FOTD with Doubled Lashes

Loreal Magic Perfecting Base Review

Macy’s Black History Month Gordon Parks Event

All Star Weekend 2013 Makeover Event at Houston Galleria

MAC Viva Glam Nicki 2 Lipstick On Brown Skin Review

Black Opal Heatwave Lipstick Review

Black Opal Eyeshadow Review

Lolade Product Review

Meeting Pursebuzz at TMS Orlando & brush review

Grey and Silver Nails Of The Week

What happens when you use cheap products?

Clinique Metallic Sand LOTD

L~Glydz Review

Houston Fashion Bloggers Holiday Party at Saks

New Year’s Eve Fashion Specials at Katy Mills Mall

AJ Crimson Keynote Speech & New Creme Foundation Review

Houston Fashion Bloggers Trip to Dallas

My Kind of Personal Year of Transformation Thanksgiving Post

FOTD for The Makeup Show Orlando

Fashion Houston Day One Recap

Le Metier de Beaute’ Event at Saks Galleria

MUFE Pro Road Show Dallas Day 3

Make Up For Ever Pro Road Show Dallas Day 2

FOTD for Zumba Party In Pink Performance at Houston Rockets Game

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