In addition to being a health and wellness expert, I have a journalism degree and have worked in the media industry for several years. Most of my professional experience has been in the beauty industry. I’ve worked in the beauty industry for over 10 years. I’ve done everything from editorial to PR, social media, and…
Hey B&B friends! I was recently given the opportunity to become a Marilyn Monroe Spas Glam Gal! Myself and some other select bloggers are now ambassadors for the brand and we’ll be sharing product reviews and news with you and I couldn’t be more excited! I know I’ve been sharing a lot of style and…
Hey B&B friends! Over the past eight years, I’ve had a love/hate relationship with my naturally curly hair. Well, actually I take that back., For the first six years, I absolutely loved my curls. I felt like I really knew my hair. I knew my curl pattern; I knew how to get a twist-out that…
The uber-talented pro makeup artist and beauty entrepreneur is taking his industry know-how on the road for his amazing AJ Crimson Pro On the Go Tour! On Feb. 23 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., he’ll be in Orlando followed by an event in Miami on Feb. 24. The stop in my neck if the…
Hi B&B friends! I’m back with another Glam Interview to whet your appetites. This time around we’re highlighting the uber-fab Marilyn Monroe Glamour Room spas! I caught up with Gina Berry, who is the Product and Trends Manager at for the company to get all of the deets on what makes their services so unique! I didn’t just…
I love interviewing people. I especially love interviewing amazingly talented people who make you feel right at home when you’re in their presence. That was the case when I met Celebrity Makeup Artist Merrell Hollis. This is my second time chatting with the talented (and super-handsome) pro-artist (read my first interview with Merrell here). I met…
I recently, attended The Makeup Show Orlando for the second consecutive year and I had an absolute blast. This three-day beauty extravaganza caters to beauty professionals of all backgrounds from bloggers, to photographers to artists and students–it’s a goldmine of talent! This year’s festivities were a record for the show as more attendees and vendors attended than ever…
Ugh… this is one of those moments when I regret cancelling my subscription to W magazine. , Naomi Campbell, Iman and Rihanna all in one place dripping in Balmain fashions looking fierce and unbothered! Yes, life has been given! Just wanted to share the amazing spread shot by Emma Summerton–check them out! Balmain’s Creative Director Olivier…
My Beauty Story Beauty has always been a pivotal part of my life. I grew up with a beutiful, stylish mother whose beauty shined inside and out and she instilled those values in me at an early age. I was the little girl who would flip through the pages of Essence and Ebony magazines for…
Just when I thought I couldn’t be any further inspired by the amazing beauty looks that we see on TV and in magazines, I learned about the ridiculously talented celebrity makeup artist Merrell Hollis. Let me give you a little a little background on Merrell because he is no ordinary makeup artist… he’s and Emmy-nominated, award-winning beauty…