Food Files: Green Smoothie

Mmm, doesn't that just scream yummy!!!!  Whenever I start feeling icky and sluggish, in addition to making sure I'm taking vitamins and exercising, I also tend to jump start things by blending and juicing.  This green smoothie is one of my go-to drinks that's quick to make.  Now, it may look nasty but, it really does taste good.  And, it's chock full of some really healthy stuff!

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I'm Still Here

Wow!!!!!  Talk about falling off the map!  I want to just simply say....


MY BAD!!!!!

My bad for just totally flaking on posting, making videos, and interacting with you all.  Thanks to those who didn't cut me from their following list!  I appreciate it.

Long story short, tendinitis in the ankle can really bring you down!  This injury, an overuse injury that I've been dealing with for several months now, has really done a number on me.  Not being able to exercise/run has killed my mood.  That, coupled with work stuff and just overall life stress has had me in a funky mood!

But, even tho the tendinitis has not completely healed, I am feeling a lot better!  I've stopped wearing the brace (which hurt in my opinion) and I'm finally starting to believe that one day this annoying injury will actually go away (there were some days where I just felt like it would never get better).

So, with this new surge of happiness, I'm finally getting back into the swing of things.  So, even tho this is just an "update/where have you been" post, I wanted to let you know to stay tuned.  I have some things on the horizon (I promise).

Thanks again everyone!

UD Naked Palette FOTD + Video

So, I finally got around to playing with the Urban Decay Naked palette again.  I don't know about you but, I have a habit of buying makeup and forgetting about it after a while.  But, when I finally get around to playing in my stash, I get too excited about the "rediscovery"!  Go figure!  Anyway, here's a neutral look with a bold lip.  Enjoy!

Keep reading for more pictures and a video tutorial! 

Two Strand Twists, 9 Months Post Big Chop (BC)

Hey everyone.  Just a quick update video showing my two strands twists on hair that's 9 months post BC.







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Zoya Summertime Summer 2011 - Areej

I am in love with this color.  I promise to step out of my pink and purple nail polish zone later...just not today!  Zoya Areej ($8.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is another polish from the Summertime Collection.  For me, this is a nice pink that's bold, but not too obscene.

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Purple Smokey Eye FOTD & Video Tutorial

 

Hey everyone.  I'm back with another makeup look.  I wanted to finally take a shot at doing a smokey eye.  I watched so many YouTube videos I finally just said enough already, just do it!  So, here is my purple smokey eye.

Keep reading for more pictures, list of products used, and YouTube video tutorial!

Sugarpill Burning Heart Palette - FOTD + Video

Hey everyone.  Here is a look I did using the Sugarpill Burning Heart palette.  For the record, let me just say how much I love, love, love these Sugarpill products.  When I first swatched them, I couldn't believe how pigmented they were.  I mean, seriously!  It's amazing.  I am definitely looking forward to getting some more of these products.

Keep reading for more pictures and the YouTube video!

Milani Color Perfect Lipstick Orange-Gina

The quest for the perfect orange lipstick continues.  Up next is very popular lip color.  Milani Orange-Gina ($5.49 for 0.13 oz) is described as a golden orange frosted color with high pearl content.  This rich orange lipstick is full of warm, golden shimmer.

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Two-Strand Twist n Curl Out

Hey guys.  Just wanted to do a quick post showing you what my hair looks like when I undo the two-strand twist n curl.

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Milani I Heart You/Rich Java Eyeshadows (FOTD & Video)

Hey everyone!  I wanted to use some of my Milani Baked eyeshadows in a look.  I decided to pair I Heart You (a beautiful shimmery red) with Rich Java (gorgeous sparkle filled brown).

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Maybelline Express Finish Nail Color - Coraliscious

I was really excited for the Maybelline summer nail polish collection.  The colors were all so bright and vibrant that I ended up getting all six polishes!  This post features Maybelline Express Finish Nail Color - Coraliscious ($4.49 for 0.50 oz).  This summer, I am really into corals and oranges.

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L'Oreal Paris Color Riche Lipcolour - Volcanic

Well, summer is finally upon us and it looks like orange and corals are the fun and funky colors of the season.  As much as I love how the color orange looks against my brown skin, I didn't own a single orange colored lip product.  That is until now.  L'Oreal Paris Color Riche Lipcolor Volcanic ($8.95 for 0.13 oz) is a beautiful, rich, orange lipstick belonging to the Corals/Reds L'Oreal products.

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Milani Baked Eyeshadow - I Heart You

I really like red eye shadows.  Milani Baked Eyeshadow - I Heart You ($7.49 for 0.05 oz) is described as a brick red metallic shadow.  I Heart You reminds me of cranberries!  These shadows are designed to be used either wet or dry.  Like I mentioned in previous posts, I prefer to use the Milani Baked shadows in a wet form.

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Milani Marbleized Baked Eyeshadow Drench In Gold (Review, Photos, & Swatches)

Hey everyone!  I'm back with another post about the Milani eyeshadows.  This review features Milani Marbleized Baked Eyeshadow Drench In Gold ($7.49 for 0.05 oz).  Drench In Gold is a gorgeous gold shadow, containing swirls of shimmer.

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Zoya Summertime Summer 2011 - Kieko

Zoya Kieko Professional Lacquer ($8.00 for 0.50 fl. oz) is a creamy purple that has more of a red undertone, resembling a magenta shade!  This is one of the six colors in the Summertime Summer 2011 collection.  Purple is my favorite color so I couldn't pass this up.

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FOTD + YouTube Tutorial - Wet N Wild I Got Good Jeans

Don't you just feel all types of fierce when you've got a good pair of jeans?  I know I do!  Today's face of the day (FOTD) features Wet n Wild's I Got Good Jeans.  This is one of their Color Icon Trios.  I love their trio palettes because they're inexpensive, come in a variety of colors to play with, and are pigmented.

Keep reading for more pictures and a video tutorial for this look!

Nail Grow Out Challenge

I'm on a mission to grow my nails out nicely. It bothers me to look at all of the pretty nail polish I have (and all the others I want) and, when I get all lacquered up, I'm dealing with nails of varying lengths, shapes, etc. So, here's my plan, and challenge to grow my nails out.

Keep reading to see my plan and more pictures!

Milani Metallic Baked Eyeshadow Blue My Mind (Review, Photos, & Swatches)

 Milani Baked Eyeshadow - Blue My Mind

I always get super excited when I learn about a great drugstore find!  Next in my list of drugstore goodies are the Milani Baked Eyeshadows.  I'm a little late in finding this gem but, better late than never!  I've been stalking my local CVS, Target, and Walgreen's stores for this eyeshadows (I think I may have begun to worry some employees by now!).  I've managed to acquire quite a few (ok, more like 10) of both the Metallic and Marbelized Milani Baked Eyeshadows.  Because they're all so fabulous, I'm going to devote separate reviews for each!

This review features Milani Metallic Baked Eyeshadow Blue My Mind ($7.49 for 0.05 oz).  Blue My Mind is a dark, blue shadow with subtle hints of shimmer.

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Two Strand Twists n Curl Style, Short Natural Hair

Hey everyone!  I have decided to retire the wig protective stylin'!  My hair has some length, it's starting to get warmer, and I just really missed seeing my hair on a regular basis!  In perusing the hair boards and You Tube videos, I started to see that several people are doing this twist n curl thing.  All of the pictures were cute so I figured, let me try this on my short (4-5 inches all around) natural hair.

I love, love, love how this came out!  It reminds me of my short hair cut back when my hair was relaxed.  What I really love about this is I can rock a cute style, while protecting my hair at the same time.  This requires no extra maintenance at all.  I tie my hair up with a satin scarf at night.  I spray a moisturizer on it daily.  That's it!  The curls hold, the twists stay put!

I think I'll be doing this style for the remainder of the year, at least until I can pull my hair into a full puff.  I'm looking forward to how this will look as my hair gets longer!

Below is a You Tube Video tutorial of the look!

MAC Sheen Supreme Lipstick - Look At Her (Review, Swatches, Pictures)

 

When the MAC Sheen Supreme Collection was announced, I was excited to learn that these items were permanent.  I'm sure my wallet was pleased as well!  Since they are perm, I am going to take my time with buying these, and only buying the colors that truly work for me.  So far, I've purchased two of the lip colors and I am very pleased with them!

MAC Sheen Supreme Lipstick ($14.50 for 0.12oz) Look At Her is a metallic, copper color.

Keep reading for more pictures and swatches!