Well, winter has finally descended on North Carolina and it is cold outside. My skin is showing that winter is indeed here, because my ash has been outstanding all week long. Yes, that’s right, my hands and elbows have been extra ashy with the colder temperatures. Luckily, I have all the affordable body oils that …
My Favorite Skincare Products Under $20
*This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase something from these links, I’ll earn a small commission. Thank you for your support!” Good skincare products don’t have to cost a lot of money. I tell this to people who come to me for skincare product advice and their first thought is that “I don’t want …
Shameless Plug
“Hard work, dedication plus patience. The sum of all my sacrifice, I’m done waiting”- Nipsey Hussle At the beginning of 2020, I made a promise to myself that I was going to shamelessly promote my work. I said it out loud, and even tweeted it as a forewarning to “get ready for me to be …
Best Red Lipsticks For The Holidays 2021
*This post contains affiliate links. If you click the link, I may make a small commission. Thank you for your support!* Red lipstick is always in season and in fashion. But there is something special about donning a fabulous red lipstick during the holidays that make you feel extra festive. By now, you’ve probably found …
Affordable Facial Cleansers for Every Skin Type
**This post contains affiliate links. Should you purchase any item mentioned in this post with the link provided, I may make a small commission. Thank you for your support.* When I was new on my skincare journey, I thought every product I used on my face had to be expensive. Truly, I thought everything at …
How To Treat (And Prevent) Sunburned Skin
As you guys know, I recently got back from a wonderful beach vacation. I spent hours alternating between floating in the ocean and snoozing under a cabana. As usual, I like to work on my tan, and most times I get it just right, but not this time. Oh, you didn’t know that Black people …
Lash of the Titans-3 Affordable Mascaras You Need To Try
Go ahead and revoke my makeup artist card right now, but I do not like wearing false lashes. For this reason, I’m shopping new, affordable mascaras that I’ve found in the drugstore. Mascara is a makeup item that doesn’t have to cost a lot for it to work well. In fact, the drugstore has some …
3 Simple Way To Take Care of Your Feet
We make a great effort to take care of every part of our bodies, from our hair and nails, to our hearts and minds. But how often do you take care of your feet? Monthly pedicures aside, our feet deserve and need regular care and maintenance. Neglecting your feet can lead to health issues which …
Shop My Stash: 5 New Skincare Products I Discovered in March
My new March skincare products included a cleanser/makeup remover, two toners and a new sunscreen. So, today I’m giving you the 5 new skin products I discovered in March. Cleanser and Makeup Remover As you know, I’m a huge fan of Neutrogena, to me their skincare is some of the best. In March I discovered …
Get Grounded: Celebrating Earth Day 2021
As a kid, as soon as the weather was warm there was no place I wanted to be but outside. The sun was up and I was out the door until the street lights came on. With the warm weather comes short shorts, endless sunshine and longer days. And for me, the hotter the weather …