Monday, April 26, 2010
MUSE: My Mommy
I have the best, most beautiful mommy in the whole entire world and come to think about it she is my first muse EVER! She has always been supportive and has always pushed me to pursue makeup. She has high cheekbones and really deep set eyes... a makeup artist dream. These photos were taken by iKandy's hautetographer herself, Mary D.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Friday's Cocktail
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
Sleeping Beauty
Step One: Try to get a least eight hours of sleep!
Step Two: Never go to bed without washing your faces. Whether you are wearing makeup or not, its a must!
Step Three: Drink a glass of water. When you wake up in the morning your skin will be hydrated and dewy.
Step Four: Tie your hair up. Though 'bed head' can sexy sometimes you don't want to press your luck because there's a pretty high chance that it will look a mess. (Tip: tie your hair with a satin or silk scarf. This will help retain moisture).
Step Five: Moisturize your skin. Waking up with dry cracked skin is not cute and I'm sure your boy toy will appreciate you NOT cutting his legs with your feet all night.
Super Diva Step: Do one hundred sit-ups. You'll have the flat abs we all desire in no time. (I should take my own advice :-)
Friday, April 09, 2010
Friday's Cocktail
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
The Ten Natural Hair Commandments
II – Thou shalt not idolize the hair that adorns another’s head. The hair on your head is unique, it’s what makes you you.
III – Thou shalt not take the hair that adorns thy head in vain. Be aware of the damage that chemicals and heat can cause, some of the damage is irreversible.
IV – Remember to take the necessary time to pamper thy hair. Create a routine, set aside specific days for sealing your ends, massaging, trimming, washing, conditioning and styling your hair. A healthy head of hair will be your reward.
V – Honor thy mother, father and ancestors for the beautiful traits that they have bestowed upon thee, one of which is your natural crown of glory. Wear your natural hair with pride.
VI – Thou shalt not attempt to use a fine-tooth comb to detangle thy hair. Even before using a wide-tooth comb, use your fingers to detangle, and when detangling always start from the ends and work your way up towards your scalp.
VII – Thou shalt not be ashamed to wear your natural hair in public. Wigs, weaves, braid extensions etc. are all wonderful temporary ‘protective’ and ‘transition’ styles, but they don’t compare to the beauty of your natural hair.
VIII – Thou shalt not kill the hair follicles on thy head – with high heat, harsh chemicals or tight styles. Stay away from pore clogging, dry scalp causing petroleum based products; use natural essential oil based ones instead. Be gentle with your hair, seek out professional stylists who have experience in styling your hair type.
IX – Thou shalt not bad mouth thy neighbor’s hair. Be respectful and encouraging to those who have not yet chosen to wear their hair natural. Negative comments will only turn them away from the natural hair community.
X – Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s hair; thou shalt not covet it’s texture, nor it’s curl pattern, nor it’s length etc. Appreciate the hair that you were blessed with. Try different styles and accessories that accentuate your very own personality and style.
Source: Clutch Magazine. To view article click here
Monday, April 05, 2010
MUSE: Shakita of iEvents
Friday, April 02, 2010
Friday's Cocktail
Carrie Bradshaw, Sex and the City
3/4 ounce Campari
1 ounce freshly squeezed honey tangerine juice