My Makeup Organization

Recently, I was on the hunt for adaquate storage my personal makeup without breaking my pockets…..I have a lot of makeup….a lot. So after searching Pinterest, I found the perfect solution. A quick trip to Walmart & 20.oo later, I picked up 2 sets of Sterilite drawers and a can of gold spray paint….. I…

Beauty on a Budget 

My hidden gem of a dupe. I loved fuschia lipstick in high school mainly because I wasn’t allowed to wear red lipstick. So finding an inexpensive dupe for M.A.C. Pink poodle really excited me. Who knew I was ahead of the curve….    M.A.C.-Pink poodle-17.00 (M.A.C. Cosmetics) is the perfect day to night pop of color. It…

Curly vs Straight; the best of both worlds

One of the best things about natural hair is having the versatility to wear it curl or straight. I personally wear my hair curly 95% of the time. It’s easy to style and convenient for my lifestyle. Not to mention I’m from Texas….our motto “the bigger the hair, the harder they stare.”         …

Eyeliner 101

With there being different types of eyeliner on the market, it can be a tough decision deciding on which finish to choose.     Here are examples of the five types of eyeliners. NYX super skinny marker 9.99 Milani infinite liquid eye liner 3.99 Ruby Kiss Xxpress liner 2.99 Femme Couture cake eyeliner 5.99 Bodyology gel…

My Weekly “Wash n Go” Routine 

Co wash products used: Coconut oil (HEB) Daily Defense Argan Oil conditioner (HEB) Shea Moisture Jamacian Black Castor Oil-Strengthen Grow & Restore treatment masque (Walgreens) Vent brush (Sally’s) I first part my hair into 4 manageable sections. Starting from the bottom…started 😬, I use a mixture of of coconut oil and conditioner to detangle my…

Beauty on a Budget

   This has to be one of the best nude dupes ever. The perfect everyday nude color for all women.  I wear a nude lip majority of the week. M.A.C. Velvet Teddy (17.oo) is a great choice. Wet ‘n’ Wild- Bare it All (1.99) is an exact dupe.  Bare it All had a smoother application…

Beauty on a Budget

I know a lot of people swear by their MAC collection. I have some products I refuse to avert from. However, there are some products that are less expensive but still delivers. MAC Studio Fix+ and E.L.F. Makeup Mist & Set are both great refreshers for your skin and face throughout the day. Fortified with…

Beauty on a Budget 

M.A.C. Rebel – 17.oo Milani- Sangria-5.99 Rebel is a beautiful purple hue with a smooth satin finish. Meaning, it’s a long wearing color, similar to a matte but has a moisturizing sheen that’s not drying on the lips. Sangria is the perfect affordable dupe. With the same richness in color, you get the same color…

Growing Healthy Hair 

With so many YouTube Gurus and magic growth pills on the market, there’s still confusion on what will grow your hair and what doesn’t.So before you run out and purchase a plethora of products, here are some tried and true tips to growing healthy hair. 1. Accept your curl pattern. Curl patterns range from wavy…

A Tour Around Contouring 

 What exactly is contouring? Should I contour? Is it really worth the time my daily makeup routine?   Contouring gives shape to an area of the face and enhancing the facial structure through makeup. Wait what? In layman’s terms, emphasizes your cheekbones by finding the hollows or the underside of your cheeks, slims your nose,…