Winterize your beauty routine with #Aveeno

I winterized my skin from the inside out with Aveeno® Active Naturals as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars #Aveeno

Just like you change up your wardrobe for the season, you have to change up your beauty routine. You don’t wear linen dresses in the wintertime do you? Don’t answer that.  Just like you need to change up your clothes, you need to make adjustments to your beauty routine. Nothing major, just add products that will protect your skin during these cold winter months. The new Aveeno® Positively Radiant® CC Cream is a great product to start to with to winterize your beauty routine.

8 Red Lipsticks on My Lips for the Holidays

I've crowned myself as the queen of red lips.  Since I wear so much red, I thought I would go through my stash to swatch some of my favorite reds.  I shaved my mustache and went to work with the best holiday reds starting at $6!  

New Fragrances to Add to Your Christmas List #NMBeauty

Giving the women in your life (or yourself) the gift of beautiful fragrances will never go out of style.  My love for perfumes grows with every new fragrance that hits the market.  Here are a few fragrances available at Neiman Marcus that you should add to your Christmas list.

Home for the Holidays with African Pride + $2500 #Giveaway

It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is in a few weeks and Christmas is around the corner.  This is time of year to focus on family. We hustle and grind all year without spending time with family.  The holidays are a time when we can slow down and take time to focus on spending quality time with our loved ones. 

2 Weeks to a Whiter Smile Before + After

Growing up, dental care was not a priority in my household.  My mom worked twelve plus hours a day to take care of us, so the last thing she was going to do was stay on top of my dentist appointments.  Besides the “required” school visits that was all I got.  Gross huh?  By the grace of God, I grew up to have straight and off white teeth.  I've noticed the older you get, the more that “white” starts to look like beige.  Instead of racking up a crazy dentist bill, I took the two weeks to whiter smile challenge with Crest 3D White Whitestrips Luxe Supreme FlexFit. 

Mommy Time at Flesh Skin Studio

When you look good, you feel good.  It's important for us mommies to schedule some me time.  I have to admit that I'm the worse at scheduling beauty treatments for myself but they are a must.  I may have a mini Sephora at the crib, but it's still important for me to schedule visits to certified beauty professionals.  Just in time for my birthday, Flesh Skin Studio invited me to come by for a Glow facial.  

Before & After: Dermalogica Cooling Mask

A couple of weeks ago I shared on Instagram a new product I tried from Dermalogica to clear up a pimple.  It worked so fast that I wasn't able to take a before and after picture.  I was really shocked by the results.  Lucky for your guys, I got another pimple! Hooray!

5 Minute Facelift

I'm all about taking preventative measures when it comes to skincare.  Why wait till something falls apart before you try to do something about it.  I'll be on the high end of 30 this year.  I don't know about you, but I love getting those, "You don't even look 30!" comments.  Technology is so far advanced that we can age gracefully without going under the knife.  I've been giving myself a 5 min facelift using the NuFace Mini facial toning device.  

Leather Shorts + #BBHappyHair

Last week I attended the annual summer Bronner Brothers Hair show in Atlanta.  If you are involved in any part of the beauty industry (hair, makeup, nails, social media, sales, etc.) the Bronner Brothers show is a must attend.  This year’s hair show was all about Happy Hair! *que the Happy song*

Estee Lauder Tote & Beauty Gift + Giveaway

Estee Lauder is offering a this gorgeous tote filled with goodies when you purchase $75 in product at Neiman Marcus!  The Estee Lauder beauty event is in stores and online until August 13.

Summer Beauty Routine

We are half-way through summer!  It has went by so fast! During the summer, we are kicking it outdoors in the hot sun so we have to take extra care of our skin.  I made a few changes from my old routine and trying out some new products for the summer. 

At Home Pedi 101 #NMBeauty

A few months ago I was watching a 20/20 (or Dateline) special and they were talking about how bad nail salons were.  It totally grossed me out.  As if I wasn't already freaked out, they interviewed a lady that had to some of her leg removed because of an infection at a nail salon.  Yeah, it feels good to have your feet rubbed but it's not worth me losing a leg.  With the proper tools, you can achieve summer ready feet.

YSL Kiss + Blush #NMBeauty

Even though I have big cabbage patch like cheeks, I love blush.  I feel like I look weird without it.  Lipstick is another item that I can't go without.  Mega brand, Yves Saint Laurent recently released Baby Doll Kiss & Blush.  Kiss & Blush is a two-in-one lip and cheek color with a matte finish.

6 Bloggers + 1 Lipstick

My girl Danielle from The Style + Beauty Doctor invited me to take part in her awesome makeup collaboration with 5 other bloggers.  Danielle wanted to show how one color would look on several women of different shades!

Head over to The Style + Beauty Doctor to check out details on how Jenny Sue Makeup, Pretty Connected, Stylish Curves, and Makeup by Ren Ren rocked the same lipstick and blush from Milani Cosmetics.

Shea Moisture Cosmetics Swatches

The much anticipated Shea Moisture Cosmetics has arrived at select Target stores!  Unfortunately the Shea Moisture section at my Target looks like a tornado came through with only a few items left blowing in the wind.  Shea moisture had an awesome booth at the World Natural Hair Show this past weekend and I was able to check out all the cosmetics.  

Mother's Day Gift Idea: Lipstick with a Message

I recently received the most awesome gift ever from Neiman Marcus that I can't stop talking about.  I received the Guerlain Le Rouge Lipstick.  I know your wondering what's the big deal about a lipstick.  Not only is my Guerlain lipstick in a bright deep berry color (Garconne), it has my name on it! A shed a tear when I saw it was made special for me.  

Tory Burch Fragrance has Arrived

Most of you already own one of Tory Burch's beautiful tunics or must have flats.  Now you can add Tory Burch Beauty to the list.  Tory Burch's first fragrance has landed at Neiman Marcus.

Face Mapping with Dermalogica

I was invited to the new Dermalogica store in Atlanta to enjoy a complimentary face mapping skin analysis.  This was right on time because I've been having crazy issues with my skin lately.  My face has been dry, flaky and breaking out.  I knew it it was time for a change.

Glamglow Eye + Hydrating Treatment: Before/After

The winter has taken a toll on my skin.  I can’t recall my face ever being this dry.  I look like a shedding snake.  Even my regular moisturizer that I swore by isn't doing the trick.  Of course I need to drink more water but nothing has changed with my water intake.   What’s a lady to do?  Well, Glamglow saves the day! 

Easter Hair Inspiration on CurlyKids

I'm excited to announce that I'm writing for CurlyKids Haircare blog.  I'm no hair expert but I do my best to make sure Peyton hair looks cute and stays healthy.  My first post went up this week and I'm sharing some super easy hair styles for little girls for Easter Sunday (or any Sunday).  Click HERE to read the post.