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Make Up Wars: My Favorite Heat Resistant/Waterproof Makeup Products

Make Up Wars: My Favorite Heat Resistant/Waterproof Makeup Products

I’m not one of those women that just dives in a pool with a face full of makeup on. Heck, If I’m getting into a pool you can believe that I’ve thought things out in advance to make sure I don’t have any beauty snafu’s while in the water. Typically one would come armed with waterproof products, but let’s be real, beyond Mascara it can be hard to find products that are waterproof. Waterproof products aren’t only good for pool days, but they are able to hold up to the heat and humidity without melting off your face. For today’s…

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ULTA’s New Brands and Why I’m Slowly Leaving Sephora

ULTA’s New Brands and Why I’m Slowly Leaving Sephora

As a beauty blogger, I spend a ridiculous amount of money on cosmetics. This number has greatly reduced since I’ve been on this big push to pay off all my student loans, hopefully, in the next two years plus my taste in cosmetic brands has changed. With that being said I’ve still somehow been a member of Sephora’s VIB Rouge program for the last three years. Sephora originally touted their VIB Rouge program as this prestigious group of beauty enthusiast that got perks on perks on perks. Flash forward to now and our spending $1000+ grants us exclusive rights to…

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The Weekend Calls for Runway Curls – Custom Crochet Wig

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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The Makeup Show NYC 2017 Recap

The Makeup Show NYC 2017 Recap

So, the Makeup Show NYC has come and gone, and I’m still recovering from all the excitement. Okay, actually I’m still recovering from all the walking. These old bones aren’t as limber as they used to be. I was at the show both days and did my best to take in as many of the Keynote and Seminars as possible while getting in a little shopping. [ad name=”In Content Responsive Ad”] This year the Makeup Show was a bit different in that several brands that normally exhibit, like NARS, were not in attendance or had smaller booths as seen with…

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Quick Tips for First Time Visitors to The Makeup Show NYC

Quick Tips for First Time Visitors to The Makeup Show NYC

[ad name=”In Content Responsive Ad”] I am super excited for The Makeup Show NYC this year because this is the first year in a while that I finally get to attend both days. If you don’t know, The Makeup Show is a PRO only focused beauty event for those in Fashion and Makeup Artistry, but if you stumbled upon this post you probably are aware of this and are super excited. You’ll find cosmetologist, models, makeup artist, stylist, beauty influencers, and even agents there. The first time I attended the Make Up Show as a budding MUA I was so…

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