Did you make it out to an Estée Lauder counter near you, on the 22nd? I sure hope you did – I was at the Macy’s Water Tower here in Chicago, and Estée Lauder’s America’s Night to Repair was an amazingly fun event! As soon as I arrived, I met with a historian for the…
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Meet Mimi – 40 Years In the Beauty Biz
My eyebrows were getting no love in Chicago. I was having a hard time finding someone with the availability and expertese to maintain my brows. I tried to do them myself, but if you get your brows done you KNOW – there’s nothing like a freshly shaped pair of brows to make your features pop….
Vogue Africa, We Hardly Knew Ye
Mario Epanya had a dream, and did his best to make the dream become a reality. The dream was Vogue Africa. Epanya – a photographer from Cameroon, who is currently based in Paris – shot a number of beautiful covers. His goal was to prove that Vogue Africa could be viable, vibrant, and admired. On…
Donyale Luna – Forever Fascinating
If I had to look back on all the posts I’ve written in these past four years and choose the top five most popular…the Donyale Luna: Lost Ones post would definitely rank high on the list. I wrote it in 2007 and to this day I still get occasional comments on it. I’ve had comments…
Estée Lauder’s America’s Night to Repair Event!
You’ve read my review – I’m still loving Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye. And I know many of you are dying to give it a try — and here’s your chance! Mark your calendar for Thursday, July 22nd. From 5pm to 9pm, there will be a special Estée Lauder’s America’s Night to Repair Event…
Olay Spa Day Winner
This may be one of the most difficult contests I’ve had, when it comes down to choosing a winner! I asked you why you deserved a spa day, and the answers just made my heart melt. So many of us are overwhelmed, stressed out, had it up to here. I heard from many of you…
Another Special Giveaway, Thanks to Olay!
Bellas…WOW what a week this has been. My parents are in town, so between entertaining them and being the best Chicago tour guide I can be, I’ve been preparing for the launch of Afrobella Radio. So please forgive me for the lack of fresh posts this week. Can I make it up to you with…
My First Makeup Video! MAC To The Beach review
Look at that adorable seahorse! He is the star of the MAC To The Beach collection, but to be honest, I wouldn’t even wanna use him. He’s too beautiful! I break down my feelings and top picks from the MAC To The Beach Collection in this, my first makeup review video. I hope you like…
Jamaica’s Street Side Salon
The first time I laid eyes on Street Side Salon, the short documentary that’s been making waves and garnering comments on YouTube and in social media circles, was via a Caribbean friend’s Facebook page. Although some comments expressed shock at the bustling beauty industry in downtown Kingston, many expressed humor and familiarity. Yes indeed, although…
Sam Fine’s Top 5 Makeup Tips
The venue was exclusive. The ambiance was elegant. Even as I entered the room, I knew this would be an event to remember. Handsomely dressed hosts and hostesses flitted around the room with platters of hors d’oeuvres. A bar in the corner was covered in glasses of champagne, ready for the taking. A Fine Day…