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A Hidden Gem
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The musings of a 20 something newlywed dealing with marriage, being the black betty crocker, and being a makeup artist rocking makeup supremely while doing it.
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The Hunger Games Film, A Review

I know a lot of my friends and acquaintances were excited about the Hunger Games being made into a movie, but I doubt any of them were as excited as I was...and nervous. The Hunger Games was the best...

22 mar 12

FOTD: Blue Bandit

~HG

15 mar 12

Its All Just Too Much...

I keep feeling like I should write something about Whitney, not only because I loved her, but because everyone else is paying tribute, so shouldnt I? The thing is, I feel lost. I feel like 2011 start...

16 feb 12

Ahem...

Go Giants! Tis all.~HG

03 feb 12

FOTD: Bright Lips (and Personal Issues)

Hey foxy ladies (and gents)! Usually I doht do a bright lip because Im much more confident (and comfortable) with a nude lip. Bright lips make me go to a whole nother level of confident because I hav...

31 jan 12

[Beauty] Reading IS Fundamental!

Over the past few days Ive been doing a lot of thinking about how I got to where I am now and how to move forward. I started reading some old entries here and in my personal diary. I realized that ev...

27 jan 12

And Were Back!

Ive been MIA like a mofo and I am so sorry. Well, actually Im not, but I do feel bad for just leaving everyone hanging. I made a commit with this blog and over the past year Ive gone back and forth w...

23 jan 12

IIts Here! The Miss Jessies Sale

So Im never one to jump on a new trend or product just because. The same holds true for hair products. However, when a dear friend mentioned that Miss Jessies Super Sweetback Treatment melted into he...

20 nov 11

The Artistry of Linay Franklin

I have been meaning to share this delightful artist with you all for some time. Months ago I saw Linays designs in a group we are both apart of and absolutely fell in love. She is so talented! T...

06 sep 11

Monday Photos of the Day

22 aug 11

Changes: An Update

Long time, eh? Well my life has changed once again. I am now a SAHM, and that is pure craziness! It leaves little time to concentrate on makeup or hair, but slowly Im getting back to it. The times I ...

03 jul 11

FOTD: Natural Sparkle and Pop

I decided to add a little pop to my everyday look with the pink lipstick. What do you think?~HG

13 may 11

FOTD: A Smokey Eye that Sparkles!

Face: Bobbi Brown Tinted Moisturizer and Bronzer/Eyes: Sedona Lace palette (light brown), MUFE Flash Palette in Black, GDE in Urban Trash, Lime Crime in Medusa/Lips: Bobbi Brown nude lipgloss/Ch...

20 apr 11

Product Review: The Fragrance Shop

One thing that has become very much apart of me in the past 2 years is a love for fragrances. I blame this on Luna Bleu. This was my first experience with having fragrances customized just for me and...

19 apr 11

Winner of AHG 2 Year Anniversary Giveaway!

And the winner is...Kellie! You have won the Glamour Doll Eyes Jacqueline Shadow Tower and the Lime Crime Centrifuchsia lipstick. Enjoy!Thank you so much everyone for entering. This was a l...

16 apr 11

Its a Great Weekend to Be a Woman in the DMV!

There are two spectacular events happening this weekend in the DMV. The first is DCs 6th Annual Love, Locs and Natural Hair ExpoWhen: Saturday, April 16, 2011 from 11 am to 7 pm Where: The ...

15 apr 11

R.I.P. Queen B Makeup

It is with great sadness that I say RIP Ale aka Queen B Makeup. She was THE best makeup artist I knew and it was always a pleasure to converse with her. She was so incredibly talented in so many area...

12 apr 11

Product Review: Shea Moisture Deep Treatment Masque

Jackpot! I think Im inlove!This product is the best thing that has happened to my hair since going natural, period. Ok, so for months now Ive been complaining about the state of my hair. "Its thi...

11 apr 11

Blog Sale!

Doing a bit of spring cleaning and FINALLY getting rid of some stuff. The eyeshadow brushes have never been used, but the some of the eyeshadows and nail polishes have been used once. Please add...

11 apr 11

FOTD: My Girl Crush

For the past 3 days Ive been obsessed with Adele. I didnt know of her until about late 2009, but when I heard that voice! *swoon* I instantly fell inlove. Now that she has a new album out and Im inlo...

07 apr 11

FOTD: Pick It Out

The beautiful thing about living in my neighborhood is that there are always a lot of free events. Saturday my neighborhood hosted a day filled with food, music and fireworks in honor of the Cherry B...

04 apr 11

FOTD: Back to Business

Wednesday was my first day back to work in 2 months. That meant I couldnt walk around looking like crap just yet, so this is what I came up with:Nice and subtle!~HG

02 apr 11

Enter the Happy Anniversary A Hidden Gem Giveaway!

Its A Hidden Gems 2 year ANNIVERSARY! *Cue the fireworks* Im so excited! And I just cant hide it! And because Im so excited, Im doing a *drumroll please* GIVEAWAY! Woot! The Prize:Because its my 2 ye...

31 mar 11

INGLOT! INGLOT! INGLOT!

It was the Makeup Show in NYC May of 2010. I was a newbie and in awe that I was surrounded by so many different brands that my head was swimming. Suddenly a booth caught my eye. There were only ...

25 mar 11

Something for the Plush Ladies

Recently I have been on the hunt for great undergarments. Now that Ive popped the bean out, its time to get my sexy and lifted back on, if you know what I mean. Lucky for me it seems like every flash...

23 mar 11

MAC Quite Cute Collection

This collection is actually...quite cute! It makes me say awwww and feel all girly like. Thats new because MAC and I have been separated for quite some time now. Like, I avoid going into the store or...

23 mar 11

Elizabeth Taylor: Beauty and Grace

I didnt know much about Elizabeth Taylor until I saw the film Giant and thats when I fell inlove with her. She will be missed.Elizabeth Taylor February 27, 1932 – March 23, 2011"When people say, ...

23 mar 11

No to Flowers, Yes to Bright Colors!

Spring is in the air indeed. I can tell because my allergies are driving me crazy. I itch, my eyes burn, my head aches, and my throat is scratchy. Yay! Not. So while the pollen is doing a number on m...

23 mar 11

Ooo Aaah - Rihanna in Vogue

I have so much to blog including a sale, a giveaway, a new lacefront wig, and a new FOTD. Buutt for now, Im intrigued with this:OMG I love it! Absolutely love it! I thought I was way over her in the ...

23 mar 11

Here We Go...Again: Hair Update

Sooo, having a baby and all kinda sorta had me backsliding in taking care of my hair. However, Im ready. Im ready to jump on getting a routine down and sticking to it. For the past 2 weeks I have stu...

09 mar 11

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