I decided to “Shop My Stash” for today’s FOTD. I wanted to use the StarFlash dupes suggested on Specktra.net and Nessasary Makeup Blog. All MAC products unless noted I used colors that are supposed to be dupes of certain StarFlash e/s. Face MSF Dark NYX Concealer in Nutmeg Eyes Matte Gel Fresco Rose Paint Pot […] Read more…
Inspiration
I am Hip to the Duo
Whoa-wee I have been super busy, which results in super tiredness. Mr. Maven and I have been taking some classes and we have family visiting. Then I started Facebook-ing. *Sorry, I am late to that party* I reconnected with some friends that I had not heard from in years (some years in the double digits.) […] Read more…
I Love Randy Jackson’s Presents America’s Best Dance Crew
I love watching MTV’s (me watching is a rarity these days) Randy Jackson Presents American’s Best Dance Crew (Dang that is a long A$$ name 😉 . (Sidebar: this is the only competition show I watch… No Idol, no America’s Got Talent, No So You Think You Can Dance et al.) As of now, I […] Read more…
I Love Too Faced
Friends ask me all the time about which cosmetic brands, specifically which eye shadows, are worth checking out. At first, I was all about the MAC, which I still am, but now I have added Urban Decay, Lorac, Ben Nye, CARGO. I want to add Too Faced to that list. My Too Faced admiration started […] 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…
Some Favorite Gospel Songs
Hey Pumps and Glossy Ones, I have been kinda under the weather, so please keep me in your thoughts and prayers. Nothing major (Don’t worry too much!) Here are some of my favorite gospel songs. I like these songs because they give me the extra hope and faith I need to make it through the […] 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…
Alert: Free Suze Orman Book
Suze Orman is giving away free copies of her new book, Women and Money on Oprah.com. You will be able to download a free copy of the book (pdf file.) The book is available in English and Spanish. Ok, there is a catch. The deadline to download this free copy is February 14, 2008 June […] Read more…
Super Tuesday Hangover
Hey Pumps and Glossy Ones, If you live in a Super Tuesday primary state, did you vote? I really do hope so. If you did not because you were not registered, please hightail yourself to Declare Yourself as soon as possible. At this site, you will find voting registration applications and deadlines for all 50 […] Read more…
Remembering Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Video: Morehouse Remembers Dr. King ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dr. Martin Luther King’s “Our God is Marching On” speech resonates still By Marc Ramirez (Source) Seattle Times staff reporter Listen. Listen — and you’ll hear the words of a man who was more than just an orator. Listen, and in those words you’ll hear not only yesterday’s […] Read more…
