POWER TRIP; GOT ME UP ALL NIGHT, ALL I’M WRITING IS THIS BLOG POST :)

It’s Valentines Day, and I’m sitting here writing this post on my favorite shade of lip fondant from Half Caked called Power Trip. When I wear this shade, J. Cole’s song “Power Trip” comes to mind. This deep crimson red color will have your date enthralled by its alluring mousse texture that has a matte finish which is not only picture perfect, but will last … Continue reading POWER TRIP; GOT ME UP ALL NIGHT, ALL I’M WRITING IS THIS BLOG POST 🙂

SPRING OUT THE BOX, A RECIPE SWAP EVENT

I had the opportunity of helping Founder Kendra of The Classic Cue Vision become a reality at her first event, “Spring Out the Box, A Recipe Swap,” on April 8, 2017. For those of you who are not familiar with The Classic Cue; this brand provides the latest trends for fashion, interior design, travel, and lifestyle.  Kendra wanted to introduce her guest to Spring with new … Continue reading SPRING OUT THE BOX, A RECIPE SWAP EVENT

HUE NOIR; Celebrating Women of Different Skin Tones

As we completed our celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, 2017, with the hashtag #adaywithoutwoman, Paula Hayes came to mind. She is a product chemist who founded the Hue Noir brand. She has successfully blended science and technology to develop high-quality makeup for women of color who have different skin tones, ranging from fair to deep. I had the pleasure of sampling the … Continue reading HUE NOIR; Celebrating Women of Different Skin Tones

HOUSE OF UNI; Calypso Lipstick Line

You probably recognized this product from the first episode of “Insecure” when Issa Rae was trying on several colors to wear on the night of her birthday. I must say that I had an Issa moment; when looking for the right pigment to compliment my 80s-themed velvet black dress to wear to the Power & Beauty event, I tried various colors they had sent me … Continue reading HOUSE OF UNI; Calypso Lipstick Line

Weekend Recap: Power & Beauty Event

I hosted my first annual Power & Beauty Event on February 26, 2017. Power & Beauty was designed to celebrate Black owned Beauty Brands.  Attendees had a chance to receive Style and Beauty tips from The Classic Cue segment and receive products from our Beauty Sponsors. Special thanks to House of Uni, Hue Noir, Oyin Handmade, Koils by Nature and XOXO Sugar Cosmetics for sponsoring … Continue reading Weekend Recap: Power & Beauty Event

End of The Summer Beauty Happy Hour Event Recap

I hosted my first annual End of The Summer Beauty Happy Hour Event on September 25, 2016. This event allowed my guest to try out fall makeup trends for 2016. The theme for this year’s event focused on Saving Money. Our guest had the opportunity to sample NYX’s product. Nyx is an affordable brand that has prices that range from $5-$18. They tested Nyx’s baked … Continue reading End of The Summer Beauty Happy Hour Event Recap