The Original Viva Glam

Viva Glam The Original

It's back!! The original Viva Glam lipstick. Before Nikki, before RiRi there was RuPaul. It all started with RuPaul back in 1994 with the release of this amazing color. MAC has re-released this gorgeous beauty for us all to experience. In my opinion this color is a beautiful deep brick red burgundy with burnt orange undertones. This is a matte lipstick so expect it to have the staying power of a stain once applied. Although it is matte it applies very smooth and is not drying to the lips. The Original Viva Glam retails for $15 and can be purchased at any MAC store or major department store that carries MAC Cosmetics. This would be a great addition to your fave fall lipsticks!




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Fall Faves....Lipstick!

Time to ditch the vibrant corals and pinks of summer! Fall is on the horizon and that means gorgeous deep plums, purples and reds. Lipstick has to be one of my favorite things about fall. What else can take your look from boring to POW in one swatch...LIPSTICK!! Whether you want to wear a subtle nude lipstick to compliment a bold eye look or a deep vampy burgundy to play up a neutral face you are sure to find tons of fall shades to compliment either look. From high end to drug store I am overwhelmed with all the new releases for Fall 2013. The possibilities are endless. What colors are you excited to rock for fall?

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Back to School....Natural Hair

Flat Twist & Two Strand Twist

During the school year we're all about simple, easy and long lasting hairstyles. For us, combing hair every morning is not realistic. We just don't have the time. My perfect solution is a combination of flat twist and two strand twist. Usually I can get 2-3 weeks out of this style before having to re-do. It really depends on how active J is and if we follow our nightly routine of a satin scarf, satin bonnet and satin pillow case. I do lightly mist her hair with water (very lightly) and lightly moisturize her hair with Bee Mine Luscious Balanced Moisturizer as needed. Typically every 3-4 days or so but again only as needed. J likes to wear her twist down but sometimes I will put the twist in a cute side ponytail with a bow or even two ponytails. I do use rubber bands to secure the end of the flat twist however I do not attempt to take them out by hand. I always carefully cut rubber bands to remove them. Rubber bands are notorious for causing excessive breakage and pulling of hair.

TIP: Worried about rubber bands causing breakage and pulling hair? Dip rubber bands in olive oil before using to reduce breaking, pulling and snagging.