Scandalous Beauty
The Urban Beauty Blog | Makeup tips, tutorials, swatches, MAC, Make Up For Ever, African American Women, by Erin J. Bailey
Dress: Cynthia Rowley via Gilt, Blazer: BCBG, Wedges: Steve Madden
I never really do fashion posts, because I don’t own enough clothes! I wore this to a work event, the Oyin Handmade “Your Hair is Awesome” bash. This was the ensemble I had chosen to wear for the IFB Conference earlier this week, but rain didn’t go well with this outfit. Justin, aka Metropolitan Boy, aka my stylist, told me to wear this today. I love it!
I’ll be traveling for New York Fashion Week, and I figured this would be a timely post. Time to pack! : )
MAC ‘Prep + Prime’ Transparent Pressed Finishing Powder No Color One…, $23, Perfect for eliminating shine!
NARS Blush -Exhibit A, $27. Oh come on. You know I dig it.
Body Wash & Shower Gel – Bath & Body Works, $11. I bring a mini. So convenient.
Target:Yes To Cucumbers Face Cleanser Towelettes – 30ct., $5.99. I love the smell of cucumbers, these are awesome!
Pocket-Sized Sanitizers – Anti-Bacterial & Soaps – Bath & Body Works, $1.50. You never know what germs are on your hands! Yuck.
Smith’S Rosebud Salve, $7. Your lips feel like moist magic.
Nixon The Wire headphones, 85. These look a lot like the $15 pair I own. Nobody want to hear what you’re listening to. Trust!
I also included my Ipad for easy movie viewing and music listening. Plus, Oyin Handmade Juices & Berries and Burnt Sugar Pomade for hair touch-ups.
I took a day trip to Brooklyn with Meagan Shea yesterday. Weeksville Heritage Center was hosting its free concert series [Meshell Ndegeocello and Keziah Jones will be there in the upcoming weeks], and my favorite jazz vocalist performed. Meagan knew how much I loved his music, so it was a no brainer that I attend! Jose James’ music was introduced to me in 2009, and I was hooked that very night. My friend Emeka shared some of his favorite artists, and he told me he thought I’d really like Jose. Yep, he hit the nail right on the head. He’s got a deep bass-y voice that keeps you in a trance. My favorite instrument sound is the trumpet, so I captured this piece of Jose singing, plus a solo from his trumpet player.
I assumed that I’d see some pretty creative hair, since no one seems to give a f— in NYC. Everyone marches to the beat of their own drum, and they don’t let the latest mainstream music videos or Vogue decide what’s dope. Everyone was comfortable in their skin, and there was a happiness that I can’t really describe. No two styles were the same, and all were unique to the owner. I wish I had my Canon and not this simple Droid camera!
Last month, I flew out to Santa Monica as an Aveeno Brand Ambassador. We went to the Independent Spirit Awards. Totally amazing. It was my first time flying to the west coast, and it was mighty nice!
I went to my first Spa ever, Exhale spa. I received the most intoxicating facial using Aveeno’ Smart Essentials Pore Purifying Facial Wash, Daily Detoxifying Scrub, Nightime Moisture Infusion and Anti-Fatigue Eye Treatment. My aesthetician Sylvia was amazing! She used a facial steamer for effectiveness, and I’m totally using this trick at home! They offered to do hair and makeup, but umm, I passed.
You have to see the food, the drinks, the view!
My fragrance collection has been at a stand still over the last two years. I haven’t added anything at all. How boring! Back in 2009, I created the “Erin’s Favorite Scents” video on Youtube. I worked extra hard to narrow the list down to 5 fragrances. Below, you’re looking at my actual fragrance box. Yeah, there’s some polish and foundation in there too. Since I’ve been shopping my stash lately, here are some that I didn’t mention, and some that are on my shopping list. I’m looking for perfumes, parfum, eau de toilettes, sprays, you name it!
Unforgivable by Sean John is a great default perfume. It’s one of those that isn’t a knockout, but I never go wrong when I wear it. In fact, I should probably wear it more than I already do!
Ah, Burberry Brit. This takes me back to being 20 years old, still kicking butt to be a makeup artist. I still really, really, really like this one. This same goes for Dior Addict. The scent is dark and intense, and there is something so sexy about it. Yumm.
Gucci has two scents that have also been on my list forever, Flora and Gucci. They are the types of scents that I’m sure will be timeless. Every time I smell them, they get higher on my “must have” list.
Lolita Limpika has been on my radar for quite some time. It has a sexy sweetness to it that’s undeniable.
My list is always growing, I’ll keep you updated on my faves! Until then, check out your favorites on http://www.theperfumesuperstore.co.uk/.
This post was sponsored by The Perfume Store.
It’s just not Christmas time until I hear this song! I know that this album includes only 2 of the original 5 Temps (Otis and Melvin)…but this is equally as good! Ho ho ho!
Check out the Best of the Temptations Christmas here on Amazon!
I’ve got a love jones for candles and jazz music. The two go hand in hand. For the past few weeks, I’ve been walking into Bath and Body Works and smelling pretty much everything. The Holidays are quickly approaching, so I’ll slow down on listening to classic Miles Davis and the smooth Jose James. I’m going to pick up Chris Botti’s album, December.
The candles that caught my eye? Homemade cookies {Whipped buttercream and pure cane sugar mixed with vanilla bean and rich, sweet cream}, Tis’ the Season {Golden apples, pine needles and holiday cider are combined with a touch of ground cinnamon} and Spice {The perfect Christmas spice – red hot cinnamon, warm clove and spiced orange peel}.
Check out all of the Slatkin Scents at Bath and Body Works. Candles start at $9.50.
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