Big respect to the beauty and hair vloggers out there, shining a light on the range of our beautiful skintones and hair textures and body types on YouTube! I have nothing but admiration for the creators who are doing their thing via video. It’s such a different kind of grind. I’m a firm believer in knowing… read all

This post is sponsored by Ancestry. Wow. Can I just tell you guys how much I LOVED doing this giveaway? This was truly such a pleasure and so heartwarming and touching to read all of your comments and learn your own life stories. Thank you for sharing with me and the folks of Ancestry.com. I… read all

This post was sponsored by GOLD BOND® Ultimate Radiance Renewal™ but all thoughts and opinions are my own.  Growing up in Trinidad and then living in Miami didn’t prepare me for the relationship with moisturizer that I have now. I spent more than half of my life in hot, humid climates. My skin was naturally… read all

Really happy and honored to share that this month I’m being celebrated by popular daytime program The Real, as one of their Black Girl Trailblazers. Click here to watch!    It’s really a remarkable feeling to get these moments of validation, to remind me of my purpose and my path. I don’t take any of… read all

This post is in partnership with @properties Moving from a place like Miami to Chicago, you get used to the standard reaction. That reaction is “OMG WHY?” Why would we pack up all our belongings and move from somewhere so sunny, warm and studded with Caribbean restaurants and palm trees, to Chicago? Why would we… read all

This post is in partnership with Downy! If there’s one thing I’ve learned in the 17 years of Valentine’s Day with my husband, it’s that you don’t need to break the bank to have a sizzling date night. One of our best Valentine’s Days, was back in back in 2009 when we had NO money…. read all

One of the best things about my career is that I get to discover so much that’s new and exciting in the beauty world. I love indie beauty brands so much, and I love seeing up and coming brands flourish in the marketplace! I was so honored to be asked to judge the Indie Business… read all

In many ways, 2017 was a challenging year for me. I know I’m far from alone in that fact but now that I can truly look back on the year that was, I realize the levels of trials and tribulations that surrounded me. Too often in 2017, I let tough times to pull me under…. read all

This post was sponsored by Olay, but these experiences are all mine! I’ve been living in Chicago since 2009 and at this point I’ve seen my share of winters. Some have been mild, some have been horrendous. I’ve definitely had my experiences with winter’s specific beauty and personal care issues and come to learn a… read all

This month kicked off on a high note when I announced that I curated a limited edition beauty box for We Are ONYX! I’m honored to have had the opportunity to collaborate with one of my favorite beauty subscription boxes in the game, and we have a new announcement to make. Now you can click… read all