Its A Wig Simply Lace Patricia Review

As a natural haired girl winter can be great for a frizz free hairstyle, however the cold weather is horrible for keeping hair moisturized.  Protective hairstyling is your best friend to keep it from drying out.  A wig is a great way to protect your hair from these cold elements.  I mean, any weather under 75 degrees is cold in my book and anything under 70 is practically snowing for Floridians! If you want to know more about It’s a Wig check out my first post here.Here are some pics of me wearing the Simply Lace Patricia in color DX3147.  I never thought I would see the day where I would wear a lace front but this one is awesome.  It has two hair clips in the front and the lace and a clip in the back as well as an adjustable strap.  It is also iron friendly for up to 350-400F but I haven’t had to test it. Can I just say how fabulous this hair is?  So many people thought it was my actual hair that I dyed blonde.  The actual curl pattern of the hair is almost identical to my own curl pattern.  Wigs are the best way to try different colors and hairstyles without the commitment.  The best part is that the older it gets the bigger it gets and of course I love big hair so I was finger combing the curls out to get volume.  I really really love the color and once upon a time my hair was actually dyed this identical color.  However, when you dye your hair blonde it is a lot of maintenance especially for natural hair.  So now I can get the blonde awesomeness without the maintenance!

*The wig was provided for my review. These are my honest opinions.

Wet N Wild Petal Pusher Review

Wet N Wild is one of my fave drug store companies.  The pigmentation and the price point is absolutely insane! I wanted to share a look I did awhile back with their color icon palette in Petal Pusher.  Purple is one of my favorite colors to not only use on my eyes, but my clients as well.  It’s one of those colors that compliments all skin tones.  Whenever I wear purple eyeshadow it really brings out the green in my eyes.  The palette comes with 8 colors and its only $5!  Many of the colors are dupes for MAC eyeshadows as well.  My only complaint is that I wish some of the colors were matte.  So if you are on a budget but still want to be fly you should definitely check it out.  I also own Comfort Zone, which has more earthtones and Blue Had Me at Hello which has blue colors.  Let me know by commenting below if you want me to post a look using those palettes!*Purchased with my own money.  This is my honest review.

It's A Wig HW Bowie Review

It’s A Wig was nice enough to send me one of their products for my review.  This was perfect timing for me because I definitely needed a break from my natural hair.  I chose to get a half wig because when I was transitioning to natural half wigs were like the only thing that got me through those rough hair stages!  I pretty much chose one that was very similar to the one I used to wear. The style is called HW Bowie and I got it in color P1B/33. Listen, I’m no hair connoisseur so I wasn’t sure what color would match my hair best so I did the best based on the website.  Of course when I got it because my hair is so many different colors the hair didn’t match me completely but I can still make it work. Since I did not order the correct color the only way I can really wear mine is by tying a cute scarf with it which I don’t mind.Shipping came really fast it came within the week which was really good because I am the most impatient person you will meet.  This hair is beautiful and looks just like how it looks on the website.  I don’t believe the hair is human but it feels really close to it.  This hair is also supposed to be iron friendly from up to 350-400 degrees.  I haven’t needed to curl it because it’s already curly and I don’t even own a curling iron so I can’t say if that claim is true or not.  Also it comes with instructions on how to put it on and blend with your hair.So far I have no complaints! You can find It's A Wig in beauty supply stores nationwide and also online at the following websites:

www.Ebonyline.com

 

www.blackhairspray.com/

 

www.aliexpress.com

 

www.divatress.com

 

www.elevatestyles.com

 

www.hairtobeauty.com

 

www.hairwigharlem.com

They really do have a wide variety of beautiful wigs and I already got my eye on a couple more.  Check out www.itsawig.com for more information!*I was sent this product for my review.  This is my honest opinion.

Official Makeup Tutorial for Kelly Rowland's "Kisses Down Low" Video from Sheika Daley

Kelly Rowland recently released a new music video for her single "Kisses Down Low" that has sent makeup artists ablaze!  This video has a series of beautiful and colorful makeup looks.  Several youtube makeup gurus have already uploaded their own recreations of the look.  But now Kelly Rowland's makeup artist has officially created a youtube video tutorial on the looks she created! I think that is so awesome and I wish more celebrity makeup artists would do that.I already took away some tips just watching her work.  Man she makes it look so easy and she is a BEAST at what she does! How amazing was the highlighting and contouring! Did you see those brows!?  I loved how she showed the easy and quick transition from one look to another! Can you tell I'm excited!?Check out the video below and make sure you follow her on Instagram and twitter and don't forget to subscribe to her youtube channel![youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDzhlPGkaCw&w=560&h=315][youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0DJUTgkUIA&w=560&h=315]Photo screen shot from Sheika's Tutorial

Everyday Foundation Routine

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-to77UOYHI&w=560&h=315]Products Used:Neutrogena Alcohol Free TonerJuice Beauty Green Apple SPF 15 MoisturizerMAC Natural Radiance PrimerMUFE HD FoundationBeauty Blender SpongeMAC Studio Finish ConcealerBen NYE Banana PowderL'oreal True Match Blendable PowderELF Powder BrushWhat's your everyday foundation routine??

How to Fill in Eyebrows (Part 2)

This time I show you how to fill in your eyebrows using gel liner.  This technique is not for everyone.  Using the gel liner technique is best for someone who either doesn't have eyebrows or someone with very sparse eyebrows.[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vooMhsDQdPA]Products used:MAC dipdown fluidlineMAC #263 angled brushMAC Select Coverup Concealer NC42Flat Liner brush (from the dollar store)Blending Brush (from a hair show)Hope this helps!!*Everything was purchased by me

Get the Look: Kirby Maurier

Photo Courtesy of Valholla Entertainment

If you haven't heard of Kirby Maurier by now you must be living under a rock!  She's a singer based out of Miami who is making noise all over.  She was talent of the week on World Star Hip Hop (one of the top hip hop websites) 3 times! She also was a recipient of the "Best in Dade " Awards 2 times in a row! Please check out her website to hear some of her music www.kirbymaurier.com. I'm her main makeup artist for her CD covers.  I did the makeup for her first single title "You" see behind the scenes video here, and now for her first EP titled "Class of 96" which is released tonight at midnight! So I thought I would recreate the look and tell you some of the things I used on her.For her EP she wanted to take it back to an old school feel so for the makeup we kept it simple. Soft smokey eye with a bold lip.ON KIRBYFoundation: From my Graftobian foundation palettePowder: MAC MSF in Medium DarkEyes: MAC Soba on the eyelid, MAC Saddle transitional color, MAC Embarked in creaseEyebrows: MAC Spiked eyebrow pencilCheeks: MAC Blunt for contour and MAC Fleur PowerLips: MAC Rich Purple chromagraphic pencil, Filled in with OCC Katricia lip tarEyelashes: i-envy by KissON MEFoundation: MAC Studio SculptPowder: MAC MSF in Medium Dark, MAC MSF in Medium Plus under eyes onlyEyebrows: Maybelline define a browin medium brown and Milani brow kitEyeshadow: Same as listed for KirbyConcealer: Mary Kay medium cover foundation in Beige 302 (under my eyes only)Blush: Milani bronzer in tan, MAC Fleur PowerLips: Same as listed for KirbyEyelashes: Same as listed for KirbyOh, and her EP is HOT! Your ipod NEEDS it!

Trend: "Basketball Wives" Earrings

So for those of you who watch the show Basketball Wives you noticed that the ear bling has been all the craze lately. I actually have picked up 2 pairs myself. The company who is responsible for them are called Poparazzi (www.ilovepoparazzi.com). However if you are lucky some boutiques in your area may already have them in stock. For instance, I personally purchased mine from Tinka's Closet (located in the Orlando area) who carries a plethora of them! If you love earrings that are super glam then don't be shy and grab a pair! You know you want to!