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 πŸ™‚

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