As many of you know that Mix Maven loves her MAC products, especially the new paint pots and the mineralized skinfinishes. (This product is a must have!!!) The uber-trendy brand has been rolling out new limited editions faster than young Hollywood go to rehab. Specktra and my homegirl Yummy411 turned me on to NYX Cosmetics. […] Read more…
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Mix Maven’s Christmas Wish List
Hey Pumps and Glossy Ones, Mix Maven is feeling refreshed from the Thanksgiving break. Thankfully, the dinner went well and I was nice and full. I enjoy Christmas. Even though, I do not always decorate my home for Christmas, the season is held very closely in my heart. My favorite Christmas song ever is “This […] Read more…
You’re Beautiful
Hey Pumps and Glossy Ones, As all of you know, I luvs the make-up. I will say that I can get enough it! (Yes, you read that correctly.) Every now again, I do not want to buy any makeup. But when I got the e-mail from Beauty.com, I had to check it out. Beauty.com is […] Read more…
I Wanna See Me
Mix Maven is feeling refreshed and renewed. While on the vacay, Joyful Radiance introduced to my new ami(e), Love B. Scott. This dude is crazy funny, yet insightful. Check him out! On to the heart of the matter! I have been railing against the images being forced to us via the fashion industry. We have […] Read more…
Show It Off
A few months back, I wrote a post about layers. Ok, so I have been thinking about the fear of make-up. Recently, a friend of mine purchased one of MAC’s Mineralized Skinfinish (can be used as a blush). She was very disappointed that the color payoff was not what she expected. She was ready to […] Read more…
Glossy Monday Variety
Happy Labor Day Glossy Ones! MONDAY MELODY For all my working people, in honor of Labor Day, here’s Vanessa Williams performing “Work To Do.” Check out the music video here. TEN WAYS TO BE YOUR VERY BEST – by Jeness Ruhanen, from TopTen.org Practice Extreme Self Care. Create 10 Delightful Daily Habits. Get Rid of Stuff […] Read more…
Glossy Monday Variety
Happy Monday Glossy Ones! MONDAY MELODY While this song did not get much radio play in my area, I always loved it. Beyonce’s “A Woman Like Me” is from the “Pink Panther” soundtrack. Can any of you relate to the message? SEVEN TIPS FOR MAKING YOURSELF HAPPIER IN THE NEXT HOUR Boost Your Energy […] Read more…
Joyful Radiance’s Birthday Wish List
It is Birthday season here at Pumps and Gloss. Sensual Element and Mix Maven share the same birthday in September and my birthday is next week. Here are some of my gift picks: I am a huge Coach fan and I saw these shoes in person recently. Decisions, decisions, which color to get? The “Issy” […] Read more…
Mix Maven’s Birthday Wish List
Good day Pumps and Gloss readers: My birthday is fast approaching. (I will be 24!!) (Did I just hear someone say “Again!”) 😉 Well, I do not usually have a list …but this year is different. First on my list is Mac OS X (Leopard). I was miffed when I read that iPhone delayed Leopard’s […] Read more…
Monday Variety
Happy Monday Glossy Ones! SOJOURNER’S TRUTH (Source) Sojourner Truth gave her famous “Ain’t I a Woman?” speech at the 1851 Women’s Rights Convention in Akron, Ohio. (The women’s rights movement grew in large part out of the anti-slavery movement.) No formal record of the speech exists, but Frances Gage, an abolitionist and president of the […] Read more…
