On A Trip to Wet N Wild Land....

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Okay, so the title of this post is a bit corny but that's okay, it's with good reason.  :)  The seasons have changed once again and that means in order to brighten up our sometimes dreary moods that accompany such change we can always look to our nails for a sunnier disposition.  Today I bring you another nail color from Wet N Wild cosmetics called On A Trip, a bluish-purple nail color that I've fallen in love with.  I love how it isn't neon but it is bright enough to be considered a fun color!  This is a gorgeous cream color that I would recommend to anyone on the market for a blue based purple, consider it blurple, lol.  Look for yourself!

Wet N Wild Megalast- On A Trip

Wet N Wild Megalast- On A Trip

So what do you think?  Yay or nay?  For less than two bucks and found at almost any drugstore I call it a steal!

So Many Options I Need Protective Style Suggestions!

Hey Beauties!

Please trust that I have been taking pictures with the full intention of posting them to the blog with awesome reviews and recommendations but I have been busy with school and work and that takes priority over everything, SORRY!  But I will start to make time to devote solely to blogging, I just need to figure out when that time will be, so stay tuned!

In the meantime, I need some serious help from you all and all suggestions are welcome!  I'm a protective style fiend and I'm always looking for the next style but for some reason I am stumped on what to do next, I know I want braids of some variation but I'm not sure what style, there's just so many options!  LOL  Below I'll include some pictures of ideas I have in mind but you are also free to tell me of some other styles that you may have tried and how you liked them.  Please keep in mind I live in South Florida and I am sensitive to heat and my hair....I am the type to take my hair out if I feel like it's too hot after a few days...yeah. 

So go ahead, help ya girl out, I'd appreciate it!  Oh, and those big poetic justice braids are out of the question, I did those this past summer and my edges did not appreciate the heaviness of each braid.  All images provided by Google.

September 2013 Hit List (Favorites)

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That's right everyone, it's that time of the month where I present to you the products that I've been using consistently for the month of September.  Surprisingly enough all the products for this month are drugstore products which may be beneficial to you all on a beauty budget.  For this past month I literally used all of these products everyday and that says A LOT considering how many products I own, I have the tendency to bounce around several products because I don't like neglecting my products, LOL.  Enough of the small talk let's get to the goods!

Milani Baked Bronzer in Glow--This is a great product for those of us that like to look like we've been basking in the ambience of fairies.  What I like most about this product is that it is super easy to blend and pretty much fool proof to use.  Some highlighters or bronzers can leave you looking a plum fool if you apply too much but with this, if you apply too much you can easily bring it up to your temples without looking overdone.  It is a baked product if you wish you can also dampen it with your brush to go full force with your highlight.  It's only $5.99, you can't beat that!  Oh, yes you can, with the next product....lol

Jordana Blush in Cinnamon Spice--After reading about all the buzz about Jordana blushes on a ton of blogs this past summer I initially thought that I would pass on getting more blushes because I felt that their PR overdosed on their exposure to the masses, I don't like to feel forced to get a product so I passed.  It wasn't until I received a gift card from Cherry Culture that I went ahead and purchased one blush from the line.  I decided to go with this shade because it seemed neutral enough for a brown girl like me and the price is only $2.49!  I'm glad I made the purchase because it's one of my go-to's for an easy going day look!  It's super pigmented and a great blush for those who are still on edge about roaming into blush territory.  GO GET YOU ONE!

NYX Nude Matte Eyeshadow in Dance the Tides--Easily a dupe for MAC's Brown Script, this is the ultimate crease color for me, not too red, not too orange, not too dark, perfect!  I actually stumbled across this because I couldn't find Brown Script at any MAC counter or online which is weird.  I went to Ulta one day and this seemed close enough, lo and behold it's now become my favorite.  So much so I purchased four more to put in my quad eyeshadow palettes so I can always have a transition color when I'm traveling.  It's only $4.99 and you are likely to snatch it up in a promotion that Cherry Culture, Ulta, or Target is having on beauty products.

Maybelline Baby Lips--Finally, I put this off as well because of it's overexposure, I figured it would be another lame product that I would end up tossing, not true.  After application Baby Lips leaves my lips feeling smooth and supple, never to have that dreaded white line of demarcation after a series of conversations, you know what I'm talking about.  It varies in prices from $3.99 to $4.99 so it won't break the bank.  It comes in cute colors and depending on how fair or deep your skin is you can actually get a little color payoff if that's your thing in a lip balm.

Welp, that's all folks!  What were some of your favorites for the month of September?  Do share!

Clockwise: Milani Baked Bronzer in Glow; Maybelline Baby Lips; NYX Nude Matte Eyeshadow in Dance the Tides; Jordana Blush in Cinnamon Spice

How I Deep Clean My Makeup Brushes--Super Easy

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Today I come with a post that pertains to something that we all hate to do but certainly must and that is washing our makeup brushes.  For years I took the route of washing my brushes, no matter the bristle type, with baby shampoo and then rinsing them off with lukewarm water.  That method took longer than I liked and to be honest I wasn't noticing that deep clean that one should notice when they spend Saturday nights deep cleaning their makeup brushes.  I would always notice residual product in my brushes which would force me to re-wash my brushes with the baby shampoo a number of times before all product was completely washed out.  I'm not about that life.

Enter my new found love:

As we already know, I love Shea Moisture products and recently I came across this post by the lovely beauty blogger, Fancie of Fancieland.  Needless to say she sold me on the product and a few days later I was hitting the pavement to get my own bar of soap.  Let me just tell you that it only takes one wash to get ANY brush completely washed, this is love.  It does not leave a scent behind once dry but when the brushes are wet you can smell a mix of lemon and ginger which thankfully dries down.  Below are before and after pictures of my dirty brushes, I've compiled them side by side so that you can have a clear picture of the sorcery that happens after cleaning them with the soap. 

 You'll need about a cup of water and of course the bar of soap handy. :)

First I dip the bristles into the cup of water and then I swish the brush around the bar of soap making sure to build up a lather, then I gently massage the brush and proceed to rinse with lukewarm water and voila!  My brushes are still soft and none them fell victim to shedding.

See that?  My e.l.f. foundation brush is practically like new again because of this hefty soap.  8 ounces of this soap is sure to last me a while and at $4.99 I would say it's a steal because of the amount of product you're getting, it's dual purpose (you can also use this to shower/bathe), and it's an all natural product.  I would definitely recommend if you're in the market for a brush cleaner that actually works and won't break the bank. 

Have you tried this before?  I'd love to hear from you!    

CoverGirl Queen 3-in-1 Foundation Review

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It's been a while and I thank you all for your continued support of my blog.  I want to let you know that I appreciate it and look forward to providing you all with content that is useful to you.  :)

Today I come with a review on a monthly favorite that was last seen on this post.  Since then I have been using this foundation for all of my looks because it really is that good.  Normally I would provide a picture of my bottle of foundation but since my bottle looks a mess I'd rather spare you and instead insert a stock picture so you know what to look for the next time you're in your favorite drugstore or mass supermarket chain.

Let's begin with the coverage of this foundation, this is a medium to full coverage foundation but can easily be considered in the full coverage arena because of the thickness of this product.  I'd recommend steering away from this product if you're more on the "less is more" spectrum of makeup wearers because I'd consider this  a foundation for those of us that are more interested in the flawless, "beat face" categories.  It can be mixed with your daily moisturizer to be a tinted moisturizer but then it'd limit the full capacity of such a great foundation.

What I like about this foundation the most is its ability to provide your face with an even canvas without looking overdone, it just looks like you were born with great skin.  A lot of times full coverage foundations can make us look "cakey" with little product, not the case with this, it offers a beautiful finish and because it is a part of the Queen line it comes in several brown girl friendly shades that range from light skin to dark almond skin tones.  For your reference my shade is in rich mink.

There is no discernible scent to this product and that is much appreciated because I am not a fan of scented foundations because those always seem to irritate my skin.  I also appreciate the fact that this comes with a pump for easy usage and a clear glass bottle so that you are able to see how much product is left over time.

It's been a while since I last finished a bottle of foundation and that's because I always felt the need to switch things up for different occasions but for this I was able to switch this product for work, a late dinner, and for glamorous events.  It's definitely multifaceted in that it can be built up or can be muted and I really like that!  I would definitely recommend this to everyone because it certainly is worth it since it is reasonably priced and easy to locate.  As an oily skin consumer this is also the cream of the crop because this foundation was able to keep my face matte for the majority of the day and leaving me semi-matte in the later hours so if you're looking for a foundation that won't grease you up, this is it.

Have you tried this product yet?  Did you like it?  Tell me in the comments.