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I am still having a NARS moment. Their holiday gifting collection just launched on their website and they executed the genius idea of pairing their classic bronzer in Laguna with a mini of their highly coveted Ita brush in the Algorithm Palette. To top it all off, the packaging is gorgeous. Needless to say, I need it in my life. It was time to replace my Laguna bronzer anyway.
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I may just pick up that Clare V. clutch I’ve been stalking. Check out some more accessories that caught my eye below: Continue reading
It’s time for a fall refresh. See my fresh picks in my latest YouTube video.
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Check out my September beauty favorites video featuring the products I use to style my curly hair, skin care and makeup I am totally obsessed with at the moment.
What are your current favorite products?
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NARS Lead Makeup Stylist Cindy Rodriguez did a demo on the trends seen at the Spring 2015 New York Fashion Week shows this month.
I am telling you in advance that I will not be trendy next spring because the minimalist makeup look is what dominated the shows this season. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all about skin but I’m also all about doing the most on the eyes and lips. Luckily Cindy consolidated the looks NARS did at Michael Costello, Alexander Wang, Thakoon, Rag & Bone and Tanya Taylor featuring luminous perfected skin, a bold brow and a bright lip…now that’s more like it lol.
Throughout the demo we got a chance to see some of the brand’s newest products in action, like the recently launched All Day Luminous Powder Foundation. A few light layers of the powder to set the mix of compact foundation and serum she used on the model did not leave a cakey finish; the skin remained fresh and luminous. According to her, it still performs well under flash photography despite the high SPF 24. The powder was so refined that she was able to apply some of The Multiples on-top without getting a patchy look.
The eye was a slept in brown liner with a gold cream shadow applied to the lids. A brown cream product was layered underneath a brown shadow on the outer crease in a square shape.
The bold brows seen at Michael Costello were achieved by first backcombing the brows with brow gel to get the style desired. Next an eye shadow darker than the model’s hair was applied with a wet angle brush in strokes to exaggerate the brows (the strokes looked obvious and intentional). Finally the rest of the gaps in between the stroke marks were filled in with the same shadow with a dry brush.
Lastly, the lip was done with the new Velvet Lip Liner in Playa Dorado and the Audacious Lipstick in Lana (this red-orange color is definitely joining my spring/summer rotation next year). I got a chance to play with some of the other Audacious lipsticks and found them to be very creamy and richly pigmented. The two shades I wanted for the fall/winter were out of stock so I had them ordered from another boutique (haul coming soon).
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Check out my first installment on health and wellness on my YouTube channel that I’m calling Sexy Back for now lol. I’m still coming up with names (feel free to send me your suggestions to help me name it). In this video I talk about what I’ve been drinkin’ (I’ve been drinkin’), as well as how I keep breakouts away and my hair laid when I workout. I’m just out here trying to be my best Beyonce with a #jlobooty. I know I’m not the only one.
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It’s always leopard print season in my wardrobe. I wonder if it has anything to do with being a Leo? lol. I have been looking for accessories, which are a little more long lasting and durable than a top (I just had to toss my favorite leopard print sweater that I wore into the ground) in the print to introduce into my rotation.
If you are new to animal print, a clutch or a pair of shoes is a great way to tiptoe into the space without being over the top. I’m picky about my prints so I have been on the hunt for the perfect pair of leopard print shoes for a while and I think I may have found the ideal pair at Steve Madden. I did a little more window shopping and threw in some other picks in the slideshow above, including a Clare V. clutch that I haven’t been able to get out of my head. I swear I need a second job just for my accessories obsession lol.
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Check out my summer makeup haul with items that trickled past my no-buy (aka my beauty spending freeze):
Anastasia Beverly Hills Amrezy Palette (limited edition)
Maybelline The Nudes Palette
Balenciaga Florabotanica
MAC Lipstick – Faux, Yash
MAC Travel Case
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Check out my latest video featuring a collective haul with pieces I have picked up over the past few weeks.
Express CHECKED CONVERTIBLE SLEEVE BOYFRIEND SHIRT
Express SLUB GRAPHIC MUSCLE TANK – EMBELLISHED SKULL
Express EMBELLISHED POCKET SLUB KNIT TEE
Missguided ALYSSA GEO STRIPE DETAIL SHELL TOP MONOCHROME
Missguided SHARON GEO STRIPE DETAIL SHORTS MONOCHROME
French Connection dresses
Zara Printed Playsuit
Topshop Toile Star Print Culottes
Now onto fall/winter shopping. What are your favorite trends for the upcoming seasons?
P.S. I am also raising money for charity to help empower women coming from disadvantaged backgrounds who are seeking to re-enter the workforce. Click here if you would like to support the cause.
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Entrance selfie wearing MAC’s Ruby Woo lipstick
For Labor Day Weekend, I returned to Philly for my second dose of Budweiser’s Made In America music festival. The musical guests are curated by Jay-Z and the result is a diverse roster with something fitting for every taste. My favorite part about this particular festival is that it is still young so it is not as crowded and overwhelming as the larger and more established festivals like Coachella and Ultra.
Chromeo
I love discovering new music at festivals. I get the opportunity to listen to artists I normally wouldn’t hear or would stumble upon in my normal day to day life. This was the case with Chromeo. Their sound was very ’80s and their set was so fun and energetic.
Folks were hanging from the light post during their performance (turn down for what?!).
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