Create a Flawless Highlight and Contour with the New BlackUp Cosmetics Contouring Stick No.2

Ever since Social Media got a hold of the concept called  Highlighting and Contouring everybody, and their mama has been trying to create flawless skin with dimension. I’d be lying if I said I hadn’t watched a couple of youtube videos and watched tutorials to see how these girls were doing it, but honestly they were always overwhelming.  I just couldn’t see myself spending all that time piling on different shades of concealer. Then applying a powder only to go back and apply more concealer on top of what I’ve already applied to create a  “flawless look”. Usually, when I…

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The Weekend Calls for Runway Curls – Custom Crochet Wig

[ad name=”In Content Responsive Ad”] One of my favorite things to do is to go to work with a new hairstyle and watch all the confused looks I get from co-workers who don’t understand that to women of color hair is seen more so as an accessory rather than well just something that grows out of our heads. Some know what the deal is and others just don’t seem to catch on. My boss has stopped wondering and actually jokes that about he can never remember if my hair is the same from week to week. Lately, I’ve been wearing…

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Red Hot Beauty Buys for Valentine’s Day

[ad name=”In Content Responsive Ad”] The color red is synonymous with Valentine’s Day and why not? Red is the color of love, it’s hot, seductive, and is also the color of power. Why do you think we see so many girl bosses’ donning this must have color? Some of the items I’m going to share with you are cult favorites, and some of them are brand new must-haves. Either way, if you’re getting ready for your night out on the town with your significant other, or putting together a Valentine’s/Galentine’s gift basket you’re gonna want to make sure you use/include…

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Must Have Bronzers and Highlighters for Every Makeup Collection

[ad name=”In Content Responsive Ad”] In the past my if you would have asked me what my favorite makeup product was hands down I would have told you lipsticks. Seriously you have to check out my Instagram to see my insane lipstick collection, it’s kinda ridiculous. While I still like a good lipstick I’ve found that I now gravitate more towards Bronzers and Highlighters. It’s as if my makeup look isn’t complete without them. Let’s start with Bronzers. Bronzers give your skin that extra boost. When choosing a Bronzer choose one that is one shade deeper than your skin tone.…

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New Shades! Black|Up Cosmetics 2-in-1 Jumbo Lip Pencil

As promised I have more great products from Black|Up Cosmetics to tell you about! Today it’s all about the newest colors of 2-in-1 Jumbo lip pencils. I love jumbo lip pencils as they are basically a lipstick in a pencil form. They go on smooth and creamy and in my opinion travel a lot better than a tube of lipstick. Black|Up sent over three new color additions to the 2-in-1 Jumbo Pencil family to BeingMelody Headquarters for me to check out.  First let’s start with the specs. The 2-in-1 Jumbo Pencils retail for $19.50 for .10oz of product, which is…

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