Hello Glossies, Please get out the calendars because The Makeup Show season is near!! Last year, TMS added Orlando, FL to the beauty convention’s lineup. I have been to The Makeup Show – Los Angeles, NYC and Chicago and I have enjoyed the education, inspiration and community that the shows provide. I have learned so […] Read more…
Educate
Jennifer James Beauty School
Jennifer James, the instructor, reminds me of the affable high school teacher that everyone loves. The teacher who is not a pushover, but knows how to impart information and have fun. The teacher who will probably have a movie made about her life. The students realize that they are being taught by one of the […] Read more…
Ace of Base
No, not the Swedish pop group who had hit songs like “The Sign” and “All That She Wants.” I am speaking of makeup artist extraordinaire, Toni Acey. She is a sought-after celebrity make-up artist, based in Atlanta, who did not imagine that she could even work as makeup artist. Toni worked in corporate America for […] Read more…
We Are One
Happy Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. As we reflect on the life and service of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. today, we should also think about the future possibilities that this country will continue to “will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, […] Read more…
Fired Up and Ready To Go!! Get Out and Vote
Get out and VOTE today! Are you FIRED UP??? Are you READY TO GO?? Well get out and vote!!! Fire up your Blackberry, iPhone, iPod Touch and/or iPod to entertain yourself while in the line. Bring a friend, so he or she can hold your place, if you need a bathroom break, bring snacks for […] Read more…
Election 2008 (News You Can Use)
The 2008 Election is nigh and I hope all you have registered to vote. Remember that your vote counts and the only poll that really MATTERS, is the ballot cast on Election Day(s). At this point in the game, you should NOT be undecided. So chose your choice and VOTE (Early vote, if you can)!! […] Read more…
Parents, You Need An Intervention!
Last year I did a post entitled, Counting Up The Cost. The post was about how parents are buying their children expensive, luxury brands. Now, I stumble on another article about how parents are spending tens and thousands of dollars on kiddie birthday parties. America, we need a parent intervention!! The problem did not start […] Read more…
Happy Earth Day
Today is Earth Day. Here are some tips to Save Energy: Reduce your carbon footprint. Leaving your car at home twice a week can cut greenhouse gas emissions over 1,500 pounds per year. Reduce greenhouse gases on the road. Don’t idle. Don’t idle! Remind your school system to turn off bus engines when buses are […] Read more…
Taking the G off the String
I have not been on a quest to find undergarments that would free me of visible panty lines (VPL). Despite that, I keep on stumbling on these items. One interesting product that I found to Guard the Lady Business, a strapless G-string. This product from the Shibue Couture line helps ladies who do not want […] Read more…
Looking Good, Feeling Gorgeous Pt. 1
Fashion, especially good fashion, can be a wonderful thing. Fashion is art for the body. According to Coco Chanel, “Fashion is architecture. It is a matter of proportions.” One of my favorite shows on the TV is the post awards Fashion Police show. (Sidebar: This is by far the funniest show on TV.) The show […] Read more…
