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Over here at TTL we started a tradition back in 2017, where we like to do a little NYE blog sharing my top beauty finds of the year. Generally I share the empties because shucks, if the bottle is empty I MUST have enjoyed using the product. This year I rifled through my large bag of empties to pull out extra special products from brands [...]

My Top 10 Beauty Finds of 2020

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Sponsored by Sephora but all opinions are my own.   "What's my #1 skincare secret" you ask? Simple babes - I ALWAYS WEAR SPF. Now I love soaking up the beautiful California sun as much as the next girl, but when it comes to protecting my skin I don't mess around. The sun is the [...]

Sunscreen Every. Single. Day.

6/05/2023

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Wear SPF Every Single Day

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I know I’m only on day 2, but turning 45 feels pretty AMAZING! Aging is a beautiful gift. At this stage of my life, I choose to embrace the things that bring me joy, to live in the moment and stop fearing what the future holds. I’m grateful to be surrounded by family and friends […]

TTL’s 45th Birthday Giveaway

5/29/2023

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TTLs 45th Birthday Giveaway

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Last week I had the distinct pleasure and honor to be a panel speaker for Dove’s Love your Silver event. You darlings know how passionate I am about changing the narrative of white hair. As a woman who's embraced my silver hair for over 20 years I'm all too familiar with the harmful beauty ideals [...]

48 Hours in New York for Dove’s Love Your Silver Hair Event

4/03/2023

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48 Hours In New York

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Sponsored by Sephora but all opinions are my own. I know what you're thinking, contouring can be intimidating. And yes, even a bit unnatural looking. But you know what, it doesn't have to be that way. You know me darlings, I love a natural makeup look and so I'm going to show you how to achieve [...]

Super Natural Sculpting that Anyone Can Do

3/06/2023

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Super Natural Sculpting

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Can I just take a minute to say how grateful I am for my TTL family?! I started TTL with the hope that I could inspire women to embrace their individuality and pursue their joy, but what I got in return was so much more. In getting to know you, I can’t help but feel […]

Building an Empire with My Curly, White Hair | IPSY Feature

12/06/2022

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IPSY Feature

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Winter is coming darlings! Shucks, in places like Michigan or New England winter is already here!!! LOL!! Thanksgiving can often mean snow for some of you, but is your skin ready?? Have you ever had a chapped tush during winter?? Or your lips burn so bad from the cold that you keep licking, making them […]

Got Dry Winter Skin?

11/21/2022

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Dry Winter Skin

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Okay babes, it’s game time! The SEPHORA Holiday Savings Event is here! I literally can’t wait for this time of year — it’s the perfect time to stock up and save on all of my beauty favorites and even grab items I’ve been wanting to try. My favorite part is that it’s also right on […]

Sephora Holiday Savings Event: What I’m Shopping!

11/01/2022

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Sephora Holiday Savings Event

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I’d say 100% of the time when I post a makeup video you babes wanna know what brush(es) I’m using. For me, just like when I’m cooking I need to have the right utensil to bring the dish together. Well it’s no different when applying makeup. No matter your skill level or how many products […]

Makeup Brushes 101

10/24/2022

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Makeup Brushes 101

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Sponsored by: Sephora but all opinions are my own. Are they worth the Splurge? 100% YES! Starting with the NuFACE Trinity facial toning device... I love it so much it is my favorite beauty item to gift to all my friends and loved ones. I’ve gifted one to my BFF, my mom, my stepmom, and even [...]

NuFACE Trinity Device + Guerlain Abeille Royale Serum: Worth the Splurge?

10/10/2022

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Luxe Skincare

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I love BLUSH!! Seeing a dewy wash of color on my cheeks lifts me up. Growing up my Grandma always had a lil pop of color on her apple cheeks and let me tell you she was SO CUTE, oh my goodness!! I bet she felt the same way!!  I am obsessed with all the gorgeous […]

5 Cream Blushes I Can’t Get Enough Of

9/26/2022

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Favorite Cream Blushes

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If you’ve purchased skincare lately, chances are you’ve seen brands touting products that “fight free radicals”. It sounds great, but what does that even mean? WTF are free radicals?  What are free radicals?  To answer that question, I’m about to go a bit science nerd on you (LOL) so bare with me. Our bodies are […]

WTF are Free Radicals

7/11/2022

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what are free radicals

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I f*cking LOVE having a cute manicure. A chipped nail or a bad paint job seriously bums me out LOL. It wasn’t until the pandemic that I remembered how much I love doing my own nails!! You see, in my flight attendant days I had to get gel manicures simply for the fact that I […]

Nails 101: Everything You Need to Know About My Manicures

6/27/2022

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Nails 101

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I recently got the “Curly Girl Haircut”aka Curl by Curl Haircut, and I’m sure some are wondering, Tennille what is that? Before I explain, I want to share that I have always worn my hair natural but I didn’t always know how to get my hair to its maximum potential. That all changed after discovering […]

Why I Swear by the Curl by Curl Cut

6/06/2022

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Curl by Curl Cut

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OMG Babes!!! Can you believe that it’s TTL’s 6th year anniversary!?!? I still cannot believe that this is my reality, and it makes me so emotional to think how I went from being a single mom with no job to now running a successful business. Of course none of this would have been possible without […]

TTL 6 Year Anniversary | Influencer Events

5/30/2022

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Mutha Influencer Events

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On the heels of my Instagram Live with Nutrafol & expert dermatologist Dr. Hope Mitchell where we discussed all things regarding hair thinning, I want to have a place for this important topic to live.  Not only for the benefit of my beloved TTL community, but for anyone out there struggling with thinning or shedding […]

My Hair Thinning Journey

4/18/2022

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Hair thinning

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Tell me if you can relate: “Oh wow, I have a pimple on my cheek.  Cool, let me put some spot treatment on it.  Couple days later – yayy that bugger is gone!!  THEN in its place is a not so cute dark spot where the pimple once was, lingering for days, weeks, months who […]

Hyperpigmentation 101

3/28/2022

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Hyperpigmentation 101

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There are many rituals this skincare junkie has adopted over the years.  And I must say dermaplaning is the only one I was super skeptical about trying.  Even my daughters tried it before me!!  In my mind I was like, “am I gonna grow a beard??” Lord I would be the one!! What is Dermaplaning? […]

At Home Dermaplaning

3/14/2022

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At Home Dermaplaning

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You darlings know that I am ALWAYS trying the latest and greatest products. I do my best to share my favorites on stories but thought it would be fun to have a permanent place for you to come take a look at the hot new products I’m trying or excited to try from the brands […]

Hot New Products I’m Trying

3/03/2022

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Hot New Products I'm Trying

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Would you believe that I didn’t start a skincare routine until I was 32? I share this to say that if you’re a late skincare bloomer like me, all hope is not lost. As they say, “better late than never”. My biggest advice to anyone just getting started is to keep it simple yet consistent. […]

How to Start a Skincare Routine

2/28/2022

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How to Start a Skincare Routine | Skincare for Beginners

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The choice to embrace your white hair is individual and there is no right or wrong in the journey or process. I want to share my journey to help anyone out there who might be struggling with the transition or has questions, as well as to share a few tips on caring for grey hair […]

Afraid to Go Grey? Tips for Embracing and Caring for Grey Hair

2/07/2022

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Embracing Grey Hair

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When I was younger I used to feel so frustrated with my hair.  When I say younger I mean when I was like 36 or 37 lol! Most of my life I have been fighting my hair: fighting for definition, fighting the frizz, fighting for hydration, fighting for consistent results. Babes it has been a […]

My Current Hair Care Favorites for Defined Hydrated Curls

1/10/2022

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My Current Hair Care Faves

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Does one bishh need all these products??!!  If you’re asking ME then the answer is HELLSSS YEAH!! All year long I receive dozens and dozens of phenomenal products to try.  Not all of them make the cut but the ones that do have that extra something that stands above the rest. You see, for me […]

TTL Beauty Awards | Favorite New Products of 2021

1/01/2022

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TTL Beauty Awards 2021

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Sponsored by: Briogeo Darlings, it’s cold outside and the season for dry hair and scalp is upon us. That’s why every year I look forward to Briogeo’s holiday gift sets with my clean hair care faves to keep winter curls hydrated and happy. By now you know I’m a Briogeo fan girl. Their products are […]

Clean Hair Care Faves for Winter Curls

11/27/2021

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Clean Hair Care Faves for Winter Curls

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Darlings, go check out these products and the wide assortment of clean beauty products at Sephora.com. And be sure to comment below if there are any other clean beauty products you want me to review.

3 Clean Beauty Products I’m Loving

10/26/2021

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Clean Beauty at Sephora

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Sponsored by Sephora Have you darlings heard of 15 Percent Pledge? It's a non-profit organization that urges major retailers to commit at least 15% of their shelf space to black owned brands. As a Sephora Squad Launch Partner I couldn't be more proud to share that Sephora has taken the pledge and has a growing [...]

Three Black-Owned Beauty Brands You Need to Try | Now at Sephora

10/09/2021

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Black-Owned Beauty Brands at Sephora

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I’m so excited to host a special BESTIE GIVEAWAY! My BFF Carol is in town this week so we wanted to do something fun to celebrate. For this giveaway, we put together 2 different sets of prizes (x 2!) filled with some of our favorite goodies. We will be choosing two winners and each winner […]

Bestie Giveaway

9/23/2021

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TTL Bestie Giveaway Cover

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There are some skincare ingredients that have major street cred in the beauty world.  I would have to say Retinol is definitely head-of-the-class.  Be it in a serum, cream, mask, or even an eye cream, skincare enthusiasts swear by it.  BUT like why is retinol such a widely held must have ingredient in your skincare […]

Retinol 101

5/10/2021

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Retinol

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I've got a special treat for you lovies! I'm so excited to share that I have partnered with @Tula to bring you Tennille Murphy's Ageless Skincare Kit! That's right, I love Tula's The Cult Classic Cleanser and Wrinkle Treatment Drops retinol alternative serum so much that I had to put it in a kit with [...]

Tennille Murphy’s Ageless Skincare Kit x TULA

4/12/2021

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Tennille Murphy’s Ageless Skincare Kit x TULA

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Valentine’s day 2021 is the first one in nearly 10 years that I’m home.  I only mention that because FOR ME, if I waited for a special day on the calendar to celebrate my love for my husband, my daughters, or anyone in my life that would be really crappy and lousy.  I believe in [...]

Valentine’s Day Brunch

2/14/2021

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Valentine's Day Brunch

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It's taken me years to build up my lipstick wardrobe with the perfect lipstick shades that work for my skin tone. Check out my picks for the 5 Lipsticks every brown girl needs. Disclosure: This page contains affiliate links. My small business earns a small commission when you shop using the links below Did you [...]

VLOG: 5 Lipsticks Every Brown Girl Needs

2/01/2021

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5 Lipstick Colors Every Brown Girl Needs

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