Fun fact – sometimes on blustery days when the Chicago wind is howling and I still, for some reason absolutely have to venture out of my home, I don’t wear anything on my face but moisturizer, mattifying primer, sunglasses and lipstick. Gotta have the lipstick. It pulls the look together and makes me look like…
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The Afrobella Holiday Gift Guide – Beauty Presents You’ll Love
Christmas is right around the corner and I am NOT READY! I know I’m not alone. Bellas, I’m here to help you make your Christmas list, OR find the perfect gift for the beauty lover in your life. Here are my tried and tested favorites in makeup products that are gift-ready. I’m talking beautiful packaging and presentation…
Brown Girl Friendly Foundation – 5 Lightweight Coverage Options For Hot, Humid Months
Even though Chicago weather is playing games with my heart, it’s technically just about summertime in the Chi. The weather vacillates between high heat and humidity, to rain and wind and even hail the other day. In June! Sometimes it hails in JUNE. Anyway, no matter what, it’s the season to switch up your makeup….
What’s in my Beach Beauty Bag? Top Product Picks For Your Next Vacation
I gotta admit, it was kind of a bummer to come back to a windy and chilly-for-no-reason Chicago, following a spectacular getaway with minimal WiFi access, spent basking on the beach and soaking up the sun. If you follow me on Instagram, you already know – I thoroughly enjoyed my visit back to Miami to…
Your New Year’s Eve Beauty and Health Survival Guide
Christmas is a thing of the past and now we’re gearing up for the new year! Around this time of year I always think of the classic song – maybe it’s just too early in the game, but I thought I’d ask you just the same…What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve? I grew up…
The Best Celebrity Eyeliner Tips
It’s bold, it’s fierce, it’s a must for rock stars of any gender persuasion. I’m talking about eyeliner – a dark streak of color around your eyes is the sure fire way to make your look pop and express that personality. There are some celebs who get it right every time and have a strong…
Hey Gorgeous! Makeup I Know You’ll LOVE For Summer 2014!
The weather’s starting to heat up around these parts and I am SO ready for it! Spring has sprung and summer is around the corner – it’s time for backyard BBQ’s and picnics in the park and bike rides along the lakefront here in Chicago! Forget Christmas – THIS is the most wonderful time of…