beauty

lupita, lancome, makeup, black skin, black woman, beautiful, cover girl, contract, European beauty standards, model, trend, style, fashion, products, money, consumer,
25 Jun 14

Lupita Graces Her First Lancome Ad… Take a L...

I’ m buying what Lupita is selling and I don’t even wear make-up, but I’ll make an exception. Lancôme’s Teint Idole Ultra 24...
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Lavern Cox, OITNB, media, advocacy, transgender, LGBT, civil rights, writer, producer, actress, Black man, black woman, violence, bullying, children, Time Magazine, beauty, fashion, style, historic,
02 Jun 14

Lavern Cox Graces the Cover of TIME Magazine: Spea...

There is no question that Lavern Cox is setting the world on fire. This African American beauty is one of the break away stars of Orange is the New Bl...
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CLINICAL Innovative Skincare Extreme Protect, health, skin care, beauty, black skin, looking younger, good black don't crack, youth, health, nutrition, wellness, organic garden, Vitamix, video, books, herbs, Paleo, greens, kale, chard, fruits, stress free,
15 May 14

Six Things You Can Do TODAY to Keep Yourself Looki...

On July 17, I’ll be 41 years old. Yet I still get carded for alcohol purchases, get mistaken as a student when I’m in the vicinity of a co...
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04 May 14

Bow Down! BB&W Friend, Gigi Grows Mid-Back Le...

When I saw my friend Gigi’s length check after months of her hiding her hair in protective styles, I could hardly believe my eyes. In ten months...
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beauty, save money, early morning routine, makeup for black women, natural makeup, clean face, brown skinned black woman, putting on your face, facial makeup, black woman, makeup, style, fashion, skin care, mineral makeup, advice, makeup tips,
30 Apr 14

Save Some Major Money on this Five Minute Mineral ...

  I had an unexpected meeting this morning and didn’t have time to slather on a full makeup face. Lucky for me I was able to fake it with a...
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#ashylarryboyband, lupita nyong'0, people magazine, cover girl, racism, black women hatred, black men hate black women, twitter, trending topic, news, media, hashtag, defense, social media, online, 2014, 12 years a slave, actress, dark skin woman, mixed couples, interracial dating, swirlr, swirling, black women are beautiful, beautiful black woman,
24 Apr 14

Don’t Come for Lupita! #AshyLarryBoyBands Th...

Yeah. So, deep in the midst of an international Black woman celebration comes hecklers and haters aiming their teef sucking and unsolicited opinions a...
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Karyn Washington, beauty, solidarity, social media, black women, suicide, self esteem, depression, support, red lips, bodies of black women, politics, pop culture, beauty standards, hip hop, #DarkSkinRedLipProject, #NoBareLips30, Keiko Kaveri,
17 Apr 14

Dark Girls Can’t Wear Red Lipstick, Huh? #No...

Of course we all know about the recent passing of Karyn Washington, and her work to encourage black women to love their shade and her #DarkSkinRedLipP...
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black women's hair, AR 670-1, fashion, hair styles, military, servicewomen, braids, weaves, natural hair,
14 Apr 14

Has The Army Declared War On Black Women’s H...

Are you shocked and awed by the U.S. Army’s “tough” new hair rules  that many say targets black women?  According to Army Times, c...
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SMASHBOX, Gorgeous Spill, Lori Taylor , Cory Bishop, makeup, beauty, trends, style, black women, inspiration,
02 Mar 14

You Saw it Here First! Make Up Trends for the Osca...

I don’t know about you, but I’m totally disinterested in who gets what award for the Oscars tonight. I’m more into what everyone wil...
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style, fashion, dressing, grooming tips, flirting, attraction, dating, relationships, couples, ashy skin, dry skin, winter, hydration, suave moroccan, dry oil, beauty products, style, winter,
11 Feb 14

Raise Your Hand if Your Elbows are Ashy

Raise your hand if your skin is feeling a might tight during this long, dry winter. I don’t know about you, but I’m raising my hand and lo...
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IMATS, CAITLYN, face, black women, makeup, tips, advice, eyeliner, highlight, fashion, style, brown skin, doe eyes, get this look,
09 Feb 14

Be Dramatic with a Gel Liner and Highlights

I love playing up my eyes, and spent the majority of my primp time trying to get them just right. What I’ve noticed that really helps with givin...
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COPPERTINA, EXPRESSO, CHOCOLATE DIAMOND, OSCAR FISH , LEATHER, Senna, cosmetics, review, black women, black skin, makeup, celebrity style, brown complexion, african american, black women, advice, review, IMATS, Eugenia Weston, Alfre Woodard,
20 Jan 14

O’Naturale…My Alfre Woodard-Inspired L...

I attended the IMATS make up show in Pasadena last weekend and got the chance to interview with Eugenia Weston founder of SENNA cosmetics. Eugenia is ...
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makeup, skin care, skincare, beauty, makeup for black women, tested, Clairsonic, cleaner, routine, beauty, face, fashion, style, black women's skin, good for black skin, african american,
16 Jan 14

Four Skin Care Products to Rid You of Your Depende...

Everyone knows I’m a HUGE fan of makeup. I LURVES it. I collect eyeshadow palettes like baseball cards. But as much as I love it, I also respect...
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product review, opinion, Youtube, lifestyle, beauty, Naked, Ultra, Urban Decay, BB, makeup, Spring, fashion, face, black women, black woman, review, dark complexion, lip gloss, eye shadow,
14 Jan 14

Yippee! Urban Decay Spring 2014 NAKED Line Expands...

So…Urban Decay is at it again with more awesomeness with their new expansion to the NAKED line: BB Cream, Loose Powder, and Lip Gloss! Yes; I kn...
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