Have you ever had an instant attitude shift based on your outfit of the day? I totally have! In addition to noticing how my mood changes when I love what I’m wearing, I’ve also noticed that my mood can predict the items that I choose to wear. That’s where this boho-meets-grunge look came from. I…
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How Self-Awareness Helped Me Get My Joy Back
Have you ever felt like your hard work was in vain and no matter how much you try to convince yourself that the “struggle” is worth it, things seem like they’re in a constant state of regressing instead of progressing? That was the story of my life at work for the past several months. I found…
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Get Glam this Spring with Zyrtec’s Allergy Face Beauty Kit + Giveaway!
Allergies can definitely cramp your style during warmer months. Sneezing, irritated eyes and a runny nose are absolutely no fun when you want to feel and look your best! This Spring the makers of ZYRTEC have teamed with Celebrity Makeup Artist Jamie Greenberg and the lifestyle site Gilt.com to introduce the first-ever Allergy Face Beauty Kit! You might be wondering…
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5 Tips for Picking & Using the Right Concealer
Finding the right shade of concealer can be quite the tough undertaking, especially for women of color. There are only a few makeup lines that offer a decent variety of foundations that look good on dark skin, and the same applies when looking for concealer. Well, no worries, I’ve got you covered with these tips…
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Beauty Crush: Rimmel London Lasting Finish By Kate Moss Nude Lipstick Collection + Swatches on Dark Skin!
I’m always on the hunt for pretty, quality nude lipsticks that compliment dark skin, and I think I may have found some good options with the Rimmel London Lasting Finish By Kate Nude Lipstick Collection. I was sent five colors from the 10-piece collection to review. This was my first time trying lipstick from Rimmel London and…
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Boxer Braids: What are those?!
I’m so tired of being duped by so-called fashion and beauty magazines that claim they’re sharing new trends with us. Last week, I was scrolling through my Facebook timeline and a post by Gorgeous in Grey caught my eye. It was a clip from a UK-based magazine that featured Kim Kardashian and a few other women…
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#Formation
I would talk about my outfit, but Beyonce dropped a surprise new song, music video and announce a world tour, so I really feel like she needs a moment. I pretty much lost every bit of chill that I had on after watching the “Formation” music video. I nearly OD-ed on the epic nature of…
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10 of My Favorite Personal Mantras for Meditation
Meditation has always been an important aspect of my spiritual soundness and growth. I grew up in a Christian family where I spent at least 3 days of the week in church, so I’ve always been exposed to the power of prayer and meditation. Meditation isn’t simply something to do. It’s an intimate time to…
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Silver Linings
“Every cloud has a silver lining.” We’re halfway through the first month of 2016, and while I’ve been fortunate to celebrate some really awesome professional and personal milestones like yielding amazing results at work and celebrating 1 year with my boo, I’ve also had a few hardships to come along. Through my faith and the support of…
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NYX Cosmetics Wicked Dreams 24 Color Shadow Palette + Swatches on Dark Skin
A few weeks ago I added the NYX Cosmetics Wicked Dreams 24 Color Shadow Palette to my makeup collection. I was browsing the NYX Cosmetics section at a store and knew I wanted to add a bit more shimmer into my makeup routine, so I decided to give this product a try because the jewel toned…