Teen Vogue—You Tried It!

I’ve been wearing braids and twists since I was a young girl and they have always been go-to styles for me throughout my life. Recently, there have been several instances of people calling out mainstream media for taking elements of Black culture, specifically Black beauty trends, and omitting the representation and correlation to Blackness when explaining the origins…

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Satin Smooth Skin Care is my Current Obsession!

One of my favorite parts of working in the professional beauty industry is learning about new products. A few months ago, I attended an industry event and received samples of the Satin Smooth Skincare line to try! You guys know I’m semi-obsessed with taking care of my sensitive, combination skin and I’m always looking for new products…

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Leather in the Summer

Do y’all remember the scene from the movie Waiting to Exhale where Robin finally gets rid of her deadbeat boyfriend Troy in that epic balcony scene? One of my favorite lines from that exchange is when she tells him to take his “leather-wearing in the summertime” self on about his business. I’ve always been tickled by…

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First Look: MAC Cosmetics x Ellie Goulding Makeup Collection for Holiday 2015

Yes, this is happening! MAC Cosmetics are teaming up with the uber-glam singer Ellie Goulding for a makeup collection! The first images from the collaboration are out and Ellie Goulding’s big hair don’t care and gorgeously glowing makeup are EVERYTHING! So far we know the collection includes an peach and bronze-hued eyeshadow quad, lipstick, lip gloss, bronzer and lashes! I…

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12 Fab Flats to Rock This Summer!

Hey B&B friends! The first day of Summer 2015 may be June 21, but this Florida girl has been in beach mode for a few months now! Warm weather presents the fashionably amazing  opportunity to bring out fab shoes and show the world what you’re working with! I’m the kind of girl who loves a fab…

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