Several years ago, a good friend in the beauty industry told me something that I didn’t quite believe. She said that brown eyeshadow made you look glamorous and wealthy, and took her beauty game up a whole nother level. This good friend is a woman of color with a fabulous, deep chocolate complexion. I didn’t…
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Bright Eyes. Get Springtime Fresh With 5 Colorful Eyeliners
For the past few weeks I’ve been sharing all my spring beauty picks and tips and experiences with Target, from bright lips to DIY nails. This week, I’m all about the eyes. The bolder and brighter, the better for spring! However, it can be tricky and intimidating, trying to pull the look…
Bright, Fun, Fresh Lip Glosses for Spring!
I didn’t realize how subdued my personal fashion palette had become, until this Easter weekend. The first warm holiday weekend in Chicago, and I had THE hardest time finding the right springtime pop of color for the occasion! I haven’t yet turned my winter wardrobe over to spring, but I’m all about spring…
My Week In Instagram. New Products, New Adventures, Stories to Tell
I see a lot of bloggers doing a “My Week in Instagram” kind of post and I love the concept. Sometimes life moves too quickly to share what I’m doing in writing, which is why I LOVE Instagram, I can share snapshots of life and get instant feedback. And now once a week I’m…
30 Essential Lipsticks For Women of Color – Drugstore Edition!
Bellas, you LOVED my last collaboration with my favorite Los Angeles makeup artist Nicole Evans. – you guys shared, pinned and tweeted our 25 Best MAC Lipsticks For Women of Color post to the gods! Thank you so much. Via Twitter and in the comments, we kept getting requests for MORE posts like that. More…
Spring Nail Trends to Try
I keep hearing this word all over the place… “spring.” Apparently it’s a time of year when the sun shines and new flowers and plants shoot out of the ground. Apparently it’s supposed to happen in Chicago soon – like this week — but from looking at the bleak sky and the snow billowing past…
Beauty, Fashion and Hair! Read My Latest Posts at Glam.com
If you’ve noticed me posting a bit more slowly over here, it’s because I’m learning to adjust my schedule! As the latest contributing editor for Glam.com, I’m writing weekly posts on beauty, fashion, hair, and more! Click to check out some of my latest posts over at Glam.com. Naughty or Nice? MAC and Urban…
Is It Spring Yet? Behold, the Beauty in Bloom at Target!
The sun is out and the sky is blue, and I’m hoping it stays like this long enough to melt all the snow in Chicago! I’m SO over this winter thing. Snow on the ground and grey skies have been killing my mojo and my joie de vivre. I’m ready for leaves on the trees…
The 25 Best MAC Lipsticks for Women of Color
Because of my history as one of the chosen ones for the 2011 Bloggers Obsession collection, I’m asked about MAC Cosmetics often. Mainly it’s two questions. This post will aim to answer both of them, with a little help from an expert! Question #1 – will they EVER bring back All Of…
Red Carpet Fabulous With the Glam Beauty Board
Here’s what they don’t tell you about awards season in Hollywood…it’s more than just one glamorous night down the red carpet. For example, the Academy Awards are on Sunday night, but every single night of the week before that, there are parties and glamorous dinners and events where tributes are being paid and awards are…