THRIFT STORE FINDS: Birthday Edition
Photo Credit: Antonio Digg @80shots The first look is m favorite! The skirt has a Japanese Dragon (also known as Tatsu) print with a high split up the side. I paired this staple piece with a simple black tank top and a neutral heel to break the color. The yellow dress is inspired by the 90s hit show 90210. It’s a simple look that you … Continue reading THRIFT STORE FINDS: Birthday Edition
Mineral Fusion Sheet Tint Mineral Foundation
Foundation- is the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level. Applying foundation on the face is similar to designing the right foundation to fit the building conditions of a home. The foundation is the starting point to achieving any beauty look. A couple of tips I’ve learned from my friends in purchasing foundation is to get the right shade for your skin … Continue reading Mineral Fusion Sheet Tint Mineral Foundation
Trendy Finds for the Spring Time!
Photo Credit: Antonio Diggs Now that the weather is warmer and the clouds are cleared, I can finally have fun recreating new looks with these simple pieces from the Thrift Store. Thrift Look #1: I Loved pairing this black and white skirt with a light black Banana Republic Blazer and crème color purse. (I’m not big on brands, but when you find a blazer from … Continue reading Trendy Finds for the Spring Time!
Blue Tansy Resurfacing Clarity Mask
I have my days with my skin; Sometimes it has a beautiful glow and other times I look like a 12-year-old girl going through puberty. When I experience blemishes, it gets hard for me to feel comfortable leaving the house without wearing makeup. Herbivore Botanicals: Blue Tansy Resurfacing Clarity Mask has helped with my occasional skin insecurities. It has cleansed my skin of any access … Continue reading Blue Tansy Resurfacing Clarity Mask
OPULENT FINDS AT THE THRIFT STORE!
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 🙂
Osea’s Ocean Cleansing Mud
Osea is a non-toxic, vegan and organic skin care line that uses our earth’s most significant resources to help clean, restore and bring moisture back to our skin. I have very oily skin, and a lot of products that I used in the past were too harsh because of the ingredients. I was in search of an organic cleanser for oily skin, and that’s when … Continue reading Osea’s Ocean Cleansing Mud
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
Skylar Rea 