I’ve decided to write a book based on my experiences, lessons  and my take as an industry insider behind and in front of the ever changing  world of beauty and fashion.  I’ve been conceiving the idea for about two years now. I’ve decided that 2011 is the year.  The funny thing  is, it’s not as[read more]

Beautiful lips are the ultimate seduction.  The interesting thing is that they come in all shapes, colors and sizes. I say, the bigger the better.  It shows big personality.  Since most women of color have lips on the fuller side, we should never take them for granted.  Whether you wear them natural or with lots[read more]

Socially, cosmetics reflected one’s rank in Ancient Egypt.  This is pretty much the way some women use designer handbags as a status symbol.  One sign of a wealthy Egyptian woman was actually a portable cosmetics box. After death, beauty aids still weren’t far from reach.  Within the Valley of the Kings and Queens, these laborers[read more]

Guess what?  Now that you’ve found your way there with a clean face, what now?  Well first things first, just like shopping for anything else don’t totally rely on the salesperson to always know what’s best for you.  You need to come armed with answers to a few key questions like– 1. Lifestyle–what can your[read more]

In a world of endless beauty products, why should you spend for a quality foundation?  Maybe the question should be why wouldn’t you?  All foundations are not created equal. Here are 5 Reasons to Choose the Best 1. Be an individualist—Chose a foundation that suits your lifestyle, skin type, and skin tone.  Just because your[read more]

I’m sure when you were growing up, you had ideas about who/what you wanted to be when you grew up. Go ahead and glance back 10, 15, even 20 or more years. What is the image you saw of yourself? Are you that person? Are you happy and successful? Are you attractive and living in[read more]