Typically, it’s not easy for me to find a bronzer that works for my skin tone. They usually just blend right in and I have to do mental acrobatics just to see it on my skin. Not the L’Oréal Infallible Fresh Wear Bronzer! I purchased the bronzer in Deep Dark and use a large powder brush to apply. A huge…
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Today I want to talk about some new summer beauty stuff I’m seeing on the Sephora website. I haven’t been so inspired lately to do much beauty shopping, but finally, there are a few things I have my eye on. Ceremonia Candle de Guava I usually try to avoid bright-looking candles that I feel would be a bit of a…
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The heat this year is out of control and I just wanted my scalp back! As much as I love the convenience of wigs and how beautiful they can look, there’s nothing like access to your scalp and freeing your hairline. You may recall from my passion twists post, I don’t really have that much hair these days because I…
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Let’s get the burning questions out of the way: Yes, I did them myself! And boy, was it a process! First thing’s first – I got the hair from Amazon and it was $34.99/pack. The hair comes pre-looped and already colored so all you need to do is put them in. The vendor included everything you need to complete the…
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Tightlining has been around for centuries. If you’re not familiar with the process, it’s basically using eyeliner to line the inner portion of your eyelid, where your eyelashes grow. In the photo above, I used Charlotte Tilbury Rock N’ Kohl in Bedroom Black. Here’s why I love tightlining: 1. It draws attention to your eyes My almond-shaped eyes POP when…
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I’ve been a fan of Make Up For Ever for as long as I’ve loved makeup. Today, I’m excited to share a new face powder I’ve purchased, Make Up For Ever Matte Velvet Blurring Foundation Powder. I purchased the shade 520 – Cinnamon. I’ve been considering cutting back on liquid and cream foundations, mostly because of newly developed skin sensitivity…
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Allow me to introduce two new nail polishes I picked up for spring from the Dior Beauty Spring Collection: Riviera (440) and Bayadere (633)! Riviera is a beautiful peach and surprisingly suits my skin tone nicely. In general, it’s a little hard for me to pull off colors like these without it washing me out. It’s got subtle gold sparkles…
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A Wedding in Sanibel So, it’s wedding season! I recently attended my very first beach wedding. The wedding was in SW Florida, the weather was perfect, and I was eaten alive by blood-sucking creatures called no-see-ums. But the reason I bring all this up it’s because I had a hard time finding a dress. The dress code was beach formal…
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Just Listen Recently, I sort of shot the wad with my listening skills. I found myself in a space where I should have remained silent and just listened, but for some reason I felt the need to have something to say. Lately, I noticed I have been talking more and listening less, and nothing good has come out of that.…
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Let’s talk about YSL’s Black Opium Eau de Parfum. I received a little travel sample of this a while back after purchasing something from somewhere and put it in my sample perfume bag, forgotten about until it was time for me to go on vacation. Fast forward to this Valentine’s Day, I decided to wear it to dinner. The minute…
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