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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

Beauty

Super Natural Sculpting

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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

Beauty

Favorite Cream Blushes

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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

Beauty

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

Beauty

Black-Owned Beauty Brands at Sephora

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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

Beauty

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

Beauty

5 Lipstick Colors Every Brown Girl Needs

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Sponsored by Sephora I love adding a bit of “luxe” into my life.  For as long as I can remember I have had an affinity for beautiful products. Sometimes it's a pair of shoes to elevate a 2nd hand outfit and sometimes it's a lovely luxe makeup item to give a girl a bit of [...]

Luxe Makeup Look

10/30/2020

Beauty

Luxe Makeup Look

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Sponsored by: Sephora With quarantine, I find myself in uncharted makeup territory. I’m typically a full glam makeup kind of girl but over the last four months my style has totally shifted. My quarantine makeup style is much more natural and truth be told, I’m loving it! Rather than full coverage foundations, I’ve been particularly […]

Quarantine Makeup

9/21/2020

Beauty

Quarantine Makeup

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How’s the summer heat treating your darlings? It has been HOT HOT HOT in the Valley! Not to mention we don’t run our AC much, so yeah I’m dying. ???? In the hot summer months I try to keep my makeup routine pretty light and natural but my summer lip care routine kicks into overdrive. […]

Summer Lip Care | My Top 7 Balms, Lip Treatments & Tinted Lip Oils

7/16/2020

Beauty

Summer Lip Edit

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Today I’m sharing 4 clean beauty makeup foundations that my skin LOVES. I really want to celebrate these brands for having the Clean at Sephora seal. That means these products are free of over 50 ingredients to avoid including parabens, sulfates: SLS & SLES, phthalates, mineral oil, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents and so many more! I […]

VLOG: Clean Beauty Makeup Foundations

4/27/2020

Beauty

Clean Beauty Makeup Foundations

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Last week I posted this GRWM on IG stories and I got tons of requests to share it on YouTube too for easier viewing, so HERE IT IS! Only this time I’m sharing it with a soft winged liner. I love that this glowy look celebrates natural beauty. It enhances my skin but you can […]

GRWM: Everyday Makeup Look with Soft Winged Liner

4/06/2020

Beauty

Makeup Tutorial Soft Winged Liner

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If you haven’t heard the great news, I have officially partnered with Mented Cosmetics as a Mented Mentor! After trying their products for months, I just knew that Mented is a brand I had to share with all of you. Let me just say that Mented is leading the way in the beauty market by […]

Over 40 Skin Is In | Mented Cosmetics Makeup Tutorial

10/31/2019

Beauty

Mented Cosmetics Makeup Tutorial

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Today’s vlog is all about BROWS! You darlings have been requesting this brow tutorial for a little while now, so I’m so excited to share this with you. My eyebrows are naturally thin so doing my brows everyday is a must! In fact, even on my “no make-up” days I spend 5-7 minutes to fill […]

Brow Tutorial for Thin Eyebrows

8/26/2019

Beauty

Quick and Easy Brow Tutorial for Thin Eyebrows

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I love routines. Skincare routines, makeup routines, hair care routines…heck I have a routine for just about everything. What can I say, I’m a self-care junkie! As much as I love my makeup routine, there are just some days where time is of the essence. For those days, I’ve got my 5-minute makeup routine. I […]

My 5-Minute Makeup Routine with 3 Lip Color Options

8/19/2019

Beauty

5 Minute Makeup Routine

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You darlings have been asking me to put together a lash tutorial and it's finally here! Eye Lash Tutorial Here's what you'll need to apply Ardell Individual Lashes: Magnifying Mirror Ardell Individual Lashes: Medium Flare Ardell Individual Lashes: Singles Short Ardell Singles Lashes: Singles Medium Duo Individual Lash Adhesive Clear Fine Tweezers Fine Scissors Foil [...]

My Super Natural Lash Tutorial | How to Apply Ardell Individual Lashes

7/29/2019

Beauty

Ardell Lash Tutorial

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