I like my makeup, my fashion, my overall approach to life, to be a mix of high end and low end. So when I wanted to try my hand at at-home nail art for the first time, going the high end/low end route was just natural and right and FUN. But the question was —…
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Spring Into Summer Sof N Free Giveaway!
This has not been a stellar week for Chicago, weather wise. As I write this I’m looking out at low lying fog, wet streets, and breath-chilling cold. In May. But tomorrow it’s predicted to be in the 60’s or 70’s again. And so it goes. When the weather is this schizophrenic it’s hard to know…
My Monday Manicure: China Glaze Sun Worshiper
Following the sad news about the death of Lena Horne and an additional sense of Monday malaise, I decided to shake the blues off with something bold, bright, and indisputably funky. Then moments after this photo was taken, I managed to bend my fingernail all the way back and break the nail in the middle…
Etta James and the PERFECT Cat’s Eye
Etta James may have had a cherubic face — but listen to that voice. And check out that cat’s eye. Etta was BAD and letting us know in her own inimitable way. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzibSiJv8hc Drink that in, cause they don’t make it like that anymore. I first featured that video in a Throwback Thursday in 2008,…
Swarthy Daisy – So Cute For Summertime!
As you may know from reading this blog, I love beautiful afro-inspired anything. So it goes without saying that one of my favorite Etsy stores is Swarthy Daisy, a line of tees, tanks, and totes all bedecked with an afro-loving daisy woman. In this interview with Newly Natural, the creator explains her inspiration. “Swarthy Daisy…
You Deserve: Votre Vu Duette Luxe
Two essential items that I ALWAYS need in my purse – a great lip balm, and a great hand cream. Am I right ladies? Well, I found the PERFECT two-in-one product. So perfect, it inspired a new thing. You deserve. Every week or so I’ll let you know about a product that I think you…
My Monday Manicure: Opi Hong Kong Collection
I’ve been on an absolutely INCREDIBLE run of spa treatments lately, and I never want it to end!! My latest spa adventure led me to Eshe Day Spa, on Michigan Avenue in Chicago – right across from Millenium Park, where the ice skating takes place. I was sent to Eshe for a fabulous spa day…
My Monday Manicure: Essie Main Squeeze and Lilacism
Part of being self-employed, funemployed, full time freelancing, living the dream – whatever you wanna call it – is all about saving money when you can. So here’s what I do. Instead of throwing out the junk mail like I always used to do, I go through it and clip coupons like crazy. Every now…
Indie Hair Care On The Come Up!
I’ve been doing this natural hair blogging thing for coming up on four years now, and I really must say it’s wonderful to sit back and think of how far we’ve come. Most really well known natural hair care brands were only available online. Carol’s Daughter was one of the first to make it mainstream,…
Why Am I Breaking Out?
You wake up in the morning feeling great, and then you look in the mirror. Whoomp, there is is – a big ol’ zit staring you in the face. “Nooooooooo!” you yell. “Why am I breaking out???” If you ask me, there are five possible reasons. So excuse me while I offer some skin care…