Category Archives: Beauty

A Closer Look: The Oprah Magazine Let’s Talk About Hair September 2013 Issue

This was the first time I ever bought The Oprah Magazine. There was so much hype about the September 2013 issue on the Internet. My curiosity got the best of me. Oprah looks fantastic on the cover rocking that afro wig’! I wanted to read the article first and not just post a picture of the cover on my blog.

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I’m actually glad I bought the magazine. It was very informative. Various women also shared their hair journeys in the article. The article also included a glossary of terms. Everything women do to their hair was discussed in the article.  I do recommend picking up a copy of the Let’s Talk About Hair September 2013 issue.  You are not alone in the hair struggle. 😉

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August ipsy Bag

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August Birchbox

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HauteLook and Sephora Haul

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In case you haven’t already noticed, I have a weakness for whenever Crown Brush is on HauteLook. As far as affordable makeup brushes go, Crown Brush is at the top of my list. HauteLook always offers special deals and sets when they feature Crown Brush.

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What I purchased was the Crown Brush – HauteLook Exclusive – 3-Piece Studio Pro Eye Kit. This brush set consisted of:

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Chisel Shader Brush I like using to highlight under my browbone or inner corner of my eyes. I will also use this brush to smudge eyeliner under my lower lash line.

Precision Detail Brush I like using in the crease or the outer V. I also use to brush to smudge my eyeliner.

Blending Brush I like using in the crease to add color or to blend away harsh lines. I also use a blending brush whenever I apply a blending color during my eye makeup application.

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I also took advantage of the sale Sephora was offering the Urban Decay Vintage 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil. The eyeliners are currently on sale for $6.00 each.

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These are the colors I purchased:

  • Graffiti – bright green with silver sparkle
  • Flipside – bright teal
  • Deviant – electric blue

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Image(L-R) Graffiti, Flipside, Deviant

Sally Beauty Supply Haul

I am always amazed when I go to Sally Beauty Supply and actually purchase items I need. I am always tempted to buy nail polish.

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I decided to try the Elasta QP Olive Oil & Mango Butter Curl Defining Pudding. My youngest daughter has been wearing her hair in pin curls throughout the Summer. In the past she has used the Coil Moisturizing Souffle from Dark and Lovely.

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I also bought the QP Elasta Recovery Anti-Breakage Oil Moisturizer for my youngest daughter. She has made this product a regular part of her hair care routine.

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The last item I purchased was the Proclaim Coconut Oil. I recently made coconut oil a part of my natural hair care routine. I use it to seal my ends after I wash my hair. 🙂

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HauteLook Haul: Featuring BH Cosmetics

I’ve purchased the gel eyeliners from BH cosmetics in the past. For me it’s an affordable alternative to the MAC gel eyeliners.  I was really happy to see the gel eyeliners when they were featured on HauteLook recently. This is what I purchased.

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The gel eyeliners a very pigmented and can also be used as an eyeshadow base.

HauteLook Haul: Featuring Crown Brush Beauty Bag

I took advantage of the Crown Brush Beauty Bag offer that was recently on HauteLook.

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ImageDisposable mini kabuki brushes, makeup sponges, waterproof eyeliner

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Image36 color shimmer eyeshadow palette

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Not bad for $20.00. 😉

 

ULTA Haul: Featuring Maybelline

When I learned Maybelline was coming out with the Color Tattoo Pure Pigments, I was very intrigued. I couldn’t wait to get my hands on a few of them. I was already very pleased with the Color Tattoo Cream Gel Shadow.

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Maybelline also released more Baby Lips Moisturizing Lip Balm.

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Image(L-R) Pink Rebel, Buff & Tuff, Brash Blue

ImageBaby Lips Electro Moisturizing Lip Balm in Berry Bomb

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Me wearing Baby Lips in Berry Bomb

 

Kmart Haul

Visited my local Kmart today and noticed the Ardell lashes were on sale again for $2.69. I also saw hair accessories on clearance.

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I’m already in love with the accent lashes. I’ve bought the 107 lashes in the past. I want to add more variety to my lash stash. 😉

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I’ve made a promise to myself to wear my natural hair for 2013 and not rely on wigs and weaves. These hair accessories will come in handy.

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July ipsy Bag

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