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Milani Cosmetics

By on February 19, 2006 in Archive


For all of you drug store junkies or bargain shoppers, be aware that there is a high end knock off brand out there. Milani cosmetics is a highly pigmented line found at most drugstores including CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens, Duane Reade, etc. I heard talk about the brand, so I figured I would give them a try. The eyeshadows remind me ALOT of MAC, soft and rich in color. I take these out with me during the day because they are so small and convenient to carry. If I worked for MAC(oh please, please Lord grant me the honor of working for MAC)and I wore Milani shadows during my shift, nobody would have a clue. The glosses aren’t my favorite, but I am very picky about lipglosses, but many people do like them. I have heard they were thin and wore off easily. The blushes are great considering they are so inexpensive, I am picky about blush as well, but they worked out great. I won’t be trying their foundations because I haven’t heard anything good about them. My suggestion, get some L’Oreal or Maybelline foundation. So, I haven’t bought one of everything, but I can tell you one thing, MILANI IS A WINNDER!

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Check it out:Milani Cosmetics at www.milanicosmetics.com

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Beauty Rush Lip Gloss

By on February 9, 2006 in Archive

I have found another favorite gloss. I can’t even put pictures up because they aren’t on the website yet! These glosses taste exactly like the flavor they represent, they last super long and aren’t sticky at all. AND, right now they are on sale 2 for $10!!! They are $7.50 each, and well worth it. I bought 4, Toastes Almond, Piece of Cake, Peach Fuzz and Passion Fruit Pop. I will be buying at least 4 more. These glosses replaced the Sweet Talk glosses, and they are fabulous. Ladies, make sure you make a trip to Victoria’s Secret Beauty this weekend!!!

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Laura Mercier Creme Brule Souffle Body Creme

By on February 7, 2006 in Archive

Allow me to introduce you to the most delicious smelling body cream ever created by man. Seriously, when I use this stuff, I have to keep sniffing my body because it smells like a bit of heaven. Don’t know what creme brule is? Well, this is a dessert that is sort of like a baked pudding with a sweet vanilla and caramel aroma, just think of the most delicious dessert one could ever create. This body creme is super rich and moisturizing, it’s one of those lotions that you only use a little bit of at a time because you want to save it! Laura Mercier is an awesome line, it’s one that Black woman should learn to love. The shadows have just enough pigment, and they have my favorite tinted moisturizer with just enough SPF. Give her a chance!

Laura Mercier Creme Brule Souffle Body Creme

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MAC Fix+

By on January 28, 2006 in Archive

Wondering what the heck this stuff is? This is the updated list…

Where do I begin?? First, Fix+ is basically caffeine for your skin. It wakes your skin up and prepares it for the day.

At one of my MAC classes, the MA told us that many models, including Tyra Banks, sprays this on her face right before she gets off the plane to “freshen up”.
Most times I spray it on my face before I apply my moisturizer.

Next, when you apply your foundation, especially powder, it makes your skin look fresh and perfect, not dry and powdery. No one ever knows when I wear Studio Fix b/c I mist with Fix+.

Also, when using studio tech, I apply my tech to the foundation brush, then spritz fix+ over it and apply it to my skin. This gives a PHENOMONAL coverage. It’s to die for.

Next, I apply it on my brush prior to putting my eyeshadow on because I swear it makes the color twice as intense.

Also, when turning a eyeshadow into an eyeliner, it makes the color look like a real eyeliner. This works great with sparkle as well, the sparkle stays on your face.

When your face is completely finished, spray with fix+ (about 5-6 inches away from your face) and all of your makeup is set!!!

Check out Fix+ at maccosmetics.com

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MAC Fix+

By on January 28, 2006 in Archive

Wondering what the heck this stuff is? This is the updated list…

Where do I begin?? First, Fix+ is basically caffeine for your skin. It wakes your skin up and prepares it for the day.

At one of my MAC classes, the MA told us that many models, including Tyra Banks, sprays this on her face right before she gets off the plane to “freshen up”.
Most times I spray it on my face before I apply my moisturizer.

Next, when you apply your foundation, especially powder, it makes your skin look fresh and perfect, not dry and powdery. No one ever knows when I wear Studio Fix b/c I mist with Fix+.

Also, when using studio tech, I apply my tech to the foundation brush, then spritz fix+ over it and apply it to my skin. This gives a PHENOMONAL coverage. It’s to die for.

Next, I apply it on my brush prior to putting my eyeshadow on because I swear it makes the color twice as intense.

Also, when turning a eyeshadow into an eyeliner, it makes the color look like a real eyeliner. This works great with sparkle as well, the sparkle stays on your face.

When your face is completely finished, spray with fix+ (about 5-6 inches away from your face) and all of your makeup is set!!!

Check out Fix+ at maccosmetics.com

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Very, very OT but it might be helpful to you!

By on January 26, 2006 in Archive

I am head over heels, non stop in love withBoston Market Frozen Dinners. I am dead serious. Let me give you some history on this subject. A friend of mine stays in gorgeous clothes, I’ve never seen her in the same thing twice. She broke it down: She has enough money to shop because she bargain shops, and this includes her food. She clips her coupons on the weekends, and goes supermarket shopping after she eats on Mondays. She said that an average frozen dinner is about 2-3 dollars, so she buys 2-3 of them for the week to take to lunch. Then, she makes dinner and brings the leftovers for lunch for 2 days.

So, I tried her method. I picked up the glazed chicken meal….goooood goooooga mooooga!!! The chicken is real, the veggies are spectacular and the mashed potatoes are just right. Tonight, I had the turkey medallions and mashed potatoes. Mmm mmm mmm. Save some money and don’t eat lunch or dinner out, get a Boston Market Frozen Dinner!!

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Keracare Curling Wax

By on January 25, 2006 in Archive, Hair, Relaxed Hair

I hate putting heat on my hair, but thats how it goes when your hair is super short. The previous three times that I have flat ironed my hair, my tresses felt dry and brittle afterward. Each unsuccessful attempt lead me to add more leave in conditioner, oil or hair spray the next go round. I heard alot about Dudleys Creme Press, so I decided I would purchase some from my Dudley rep. I went to Church, looked around for a new style as I always do, and then realized how busted my hair really was. After service, I sped over to my local Beauty Supply Store and went straight to the Dudley section. I debated, and then saw my old faithful Keracare. They have never failed me before, right? I washed my hair, deep conditioned and then wrapped it. After I completely let it dry, I put the curling wax on my strands section by section. Each part came out gorgeous, perfectly straight and silky. I almost looked as if I just came back from the salon. It even worked great to keep my spikes sky high. Before your next adventure with heat, check out this FANTASTIC product. I will use this stuff for the rest of my short hair days.

I highly recommend you order online at Irby’s http://www.irbysbeautysupply.com/KeraCare2.html
They have outstanding prices! $8.99 for 4oz and $11.99 for 14 oz.

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