This DRESS…
gives me LIFE! I must say Amal Alamuddin, George Clooney’s new bride, is winning this weekend. Her “just married” wardrobe is to die for! When I saw the lace Giambattista Valli dress, I was just...
View ArticleWeekend Project: Glamorizing Dining Chairs (Hollywood Regency style)
One of the best ways to save money and create a unique look while furnishing your home is to buy second-hand pieces. A good piece of furniture will last basically forever. A well-made furniture piece...
View ArticleLa Original Concha Nacar (Clarifying Natural Fade Cream)
I hate skincare products loaded with chemicals. I always seek out products that are as close to natural as possible. One thing I’ve noticed is that many brands from Spanish countries (or those products...
View ArticleClean & Clear Advantage Mark Treatment = clearer skin
I picked up a tube of Clean & Clear Advantage Mark Treatment because I was out of town and had forgotten to pack any blemish cream. This salicylic acid gel was cheap and the tube was small (0.5...
View ArticleGarnier Moisture Rescue Gel-Cream
I have combo skin and I hate having too many layers of product on my face (moisturizer, sunscreen, foundation, etc.) Often times, if I don’t have the right kind of light moisturizer on hand, I will...
View ArticleNude / Natural Lipgloss & Lip Balms for Women of Color
Now that summer is REALLY here (this heat is ridiculous), it has made me want to lighten up my makeup routine a bit. My “go-to” lip shade for the cooler months is a medium brownish-pink as I find that...
View ArticleStridex Natural Control Acne Medication (toner pads)
I am a three-step girl when it comes to cleansing my face. Makeup Remover. Cleanser. Toner. For many years, I was not consistent with the toner. In more recent years (as I became more consistent) I...
View ArticleOle Henriksen Truth Serum Collagen Booster IS the TRUTH!
Okay, as you may or may not know, I usually only review products once I have used one full-sized container or many times only after I have gone thru multiple containers. (You call that...
View ArticleImprove your skin & boost immunity with liquid gold!
After spending time with family & friends, the best part about Thanksgiving is the food. And those delicious leftovers! I love having another complete TG meal the next day! To tell the truth, I...
View ArticleIT Cosmetics CC+ Radiance Ombré Bronzer
I first became aware of IT Cosmetics while flipping thru cable channels on a lazy weekend morning. IT Cosmetics, along with its spokeperson/owner, is often featured on QVC.com. And I must say, the...
View ArticleShea Moisture Mineral Powder Foundation (Wet/Dry)
If you love Shea Moisture’s marvelous (& natural!) hair & skin products, you should definitely give their cosmetics line a try. The products are cruelty-free and made in the USA. The...
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