Tag: beauty
3 Ways to Keep Your Powder Makeup from Being too Cakey
If I had to choose between liquid and powder makeup, liquid would win every time. My application skills are certainly above subpar, but I admittedly still struggle… Read more “3 Ways to Keep Your Powder Makeup from Being too Cakey”
Embrace Your Beauty
Reblogged from my other website See Inner Beauty: When I was modelling many years ago, I used to experience so much scrutiny for my body. As most… Read more “Embrace Your Beauty”
My Favourite Lip Balm – Burt’s Bees
My favourite lip balm, especially during dry weather is Burt’s Bees. It’s natural and keeps my lips moisturized and protected from the harsh cold temperatures. I especially… Read more “My Favourite Lip Balm – Burt’s Bees”
Skin Therapy During Harmattan Season
While North America and Europe are experiencing winter, in West African countries, they are well into the Harmattan season. This dry season typically lasts from November… Read more “Skin Therapy During Harmattan Season”
New Lip Shades from Fenty Beauty
14 new #FENTYBEAUTY lipstick shades coming at y’all!!! #MATTEMOISELLE drops online at 9am EST on 12/26, and in stores when they open! Available on @Sephora, @harveynichols,… Read more “New Lip Shades from Fenty Beauty”
5 Steps to Healthy Winter Skin
If you live somewhere that the winter season can get unbearably cold, you know exactly what kind of toll it takes on your skin. It’s especially challenging… Read more “5 Steps to Healthy Winter Skin”
16 Women Past and Present Who Rock Short Natural Hair With Style
Over the last decade many black women have been abandoning their rituals of chemically straightening their hair. They are embracing their natural textures and loving it. I’ve… Read more “16 Women Past and Present Who Rock Short Natural Hair With Style”
Can Your Lipstick Be Harming You?
There’s nothing like the perfect shade of lipstick. Trust me, I know. I’ve gone to great lengths to get my perfect shade. I once sent my boyfriend… Read more “Can Your Lipstick Be Harming You?”
Alicia Keys Says #NoMakeup
She’s not the first celebrity to expose herself without makeup and she certainly won’t be the last, but for now, Alicia Keys is challenging beauty standards by… Read more “Alicia Keys Says #NoMakeup”
5 Steps to Beautiful Skin
1 Wash Your Face Every Day This is especially to be taken seriously if you wear makeup on a daily basis. The worst thing for your… Read more “5 Steps to Beautiful Skin”
How to Fix Your Broken Compact
How many times have you gone in your makeup bag to find your favourite compact broken into little bits? Sometimes even leaving bits all over the inside… Read more “How to Fix Your Broken Compact”
Self-Esteem Is an Inside Job
Self-Esteem. What do you think about when you hear that term? We often think about people who don’t feel too good about themselves. It’s often associated with… Read more “Self-Esteem Is an Inside Job”
The Politics of Hair and Hair Envy
“When my hair is not done, I don’t feel right,” said DJ Lissa Monet from the stage where the panelists spoke from. It was a very poignant… Read more “The Politics of Hair and Hair Envy”
Embrace Your Beauty
With the seasonal change I pulled some of my purses out of storage to discover some of them are not in good condition with tears and cracks… Read more “Embrace Your Beauty”
BEAUTY | How to Wear Radiant Orchid
Pantone recently announced that the colour of 2014 is Radiant Orchid. Which is a blend of purple with pink. The colour looks great on many skin tones… Read more “BEAUTY | How to Wear Radiant Orchid”