I try not to talk too much about Fenty Beauty but it’s sort of hard not to when her new collection, Mattemoiselle is filled with so many vibrant shades as well as a few neutrals. Lipstick is my favorite part of getting dolled up and a matte lipstick is the key to my heart (amongst many other things). Take a peek at the first impression video above. I purchased 6 of the 14 shades (Candy Venom, Midnight Wasabi, Griselda, Clapback, Freckle Fiesta, Spanked) as her bright colors immediately attracted me! Without further ado, here are…
Year: 2017
Glow Through The Holidays
Its my favorite time of the year and what better time than the holidays to (in the words of Rihanna) shine bright like a diamond. Everyone can use a little extra glow in their life. These golden box braids has led me to use more gold than usual but I always believe the more gold the better. Throughout the weeks of rocking these braids, I’ve been wanting to wear everything similar to this color such as a golden highlighted face, sometimes a bit of neutral, as well as bronze and golden…
Does The Urban Decay Velvetizer Actually Work?
When you hear of a powder that makes your makeup more luscious and matte than it is, it’s definitely worth a try! The Urban Decay Velvetizer is a translucent mix in powder that is said to give your foundation a matte finish and also doubles as a finishing powder. I was a bit apprehensive because I tend to stay away from white powders due to a fear of them not cooperating with my dark skin tone. Despite my apprehension, I decided to give it a try and mixed it with the Maybelline Fit Me…
Had To Try Maybelline x Shayla + Fit Me Foundation and Powder
I love when companies acknowledge women of color and there’s no greater way to show appreciation than collaborating with a woman of color! Towards the end of summer, Maybelline and MakeupShayla created the Maybelline x Shayla eyeshadow palette as a part of the City Mini collection. I previously tried one other city mini and wasn’t too crazy about it but my love for Shayla’s videos convinced me to give this collection another try. I also figured why not try the Maybelline Fit Me Foundation and Powder as well. Take a peek at…
Navy Bustier + Yellow Ruffle Shorts – Miami Swim Week 2017
The final day of Miami Swim Week was jam packed with shows back to back. One of my favorite highlights of the week are the free workout classes provided by Swim Week. I spent Saturday twirling around in a tulle skirt and was certain that I was going to wake up early and head straight to the boxing class. To my surprise, I ended up not attending the workout class. I’ve been so diligent with my gym workouts every morning that I just wanted to relax on Sunday and it felt amazing! No gym session, no boxing…
Tulle Overboard – Miami Swim Week 2017
If there’s one thing that Wendy Williams and I have in common, it would be the love for tulle. For Day two of Miami Swim Week, I had to bring out one of my style favorites, a tulle skirt (also known as a tutu). I love tulle because it makes me feel so girly and dainty and I believe you are never too old for a tutu. I twirled my way to the Soho Beach House to check out Makalo Swimwear and several others, then off to the Sports Illustrated Swim show afterward. I kept the same neutral makeup…
Sports Illustrated Swim For All – Miami Swim Week 2017
Sports Illustrated is known for their coveted magazine but they recently launched their swim line during Miami Swim Week! Because their cover girls tend to sizzle in bikinis, I expected two things: sexy and sporty. It’s been a long time coming and I’m actually surprised that they waited this long to start a swimwear line. What I love most about it is how inclusive it is. Created for women of many sizes, the bathing suits were created with real women in mind, which comes at no surprise as Sports Illustrated has showcased…
100 Swimsuits & Bikinis Under $50 | Befitting Steals
Am I the only one that gets excited just from thinking about wearing bikinis?! Swimwear is on my top list of things to buy and over indulge on this summer. I have a bunch and for some reason, I always want more. Swimwear can be so expensive nowadays costing the same as regular clothes (many costs more than regular clothes) which I think is unacceptable. While it’s okay to splurge on swimwear that you can’t get off your mind, you should be able to get a great bang for your buck…
20 Shorts To Chill in This Summer
Summertime calls for countless amounts of barbecues, picnics and just lounging around with friends. I tend to gravitate towards shorts for these festivities as its much more comfortable for hangouts as it doesn’t inhibit me from getting a little active when it’s time to play. With American Independence Day right around the corner and being in the midst of festival season, shorts are definitely the way to go! I usually go for shorts with a bit of character. Ruffles are kinda the key to my heart. LOL! I own a few…
First Day of Summer | Black & White Bikini
Happy Summer!!! Today is the first day of summer and I’m sooo excited for what this season will bring! As much as I love colorful swimwear, there is nothing like a great black and white bikini. A black and white bikini is an easy neutral for many to wear without being too bland with a monochromatic bikini that only features one hue. I was drawn to this bikini because of its pattern. The zebra print mixed with the polka dots had me hooked. I knew I couldn’t leave Victoria’s Secret without it. Unable to find the…