Category Archives: Beauty

Beauty

Black History Month – Celebrating Beauty Brands Founded by Black Women

The month of February has found us celebrating many things – Valentine’s Day, Heart Awareness Month and Go Red Day, the beginning of Lent, and Black History Month.  The latter became official in 1976 when President Gerald Ford called upon the public “to seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans […]

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The New Go-To Beauty Shopping Spots……Grocery and Drug Stores

Drugstore beauty

Is it just me or are you also busier than ever?  My family is still taking it slow, not going out like we used to, but somehow I have managed to fill my time, almost double booking myself in some occasions.  Cooking more at home, shuffling the kids to their activities (thank goodness they are […]

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Easing Back into Makeup

A closer look into the "No Makeup Makeup" Trend.......

Since last March, or since Covid really, makeup sales around the world have taken a nose dive.  Skin care, body care, hair care, nail care…even fragrance have all enjoyed growth during these uncertain times.  It really makes sense because makeup makes a mess of the mask and the mask makes a mess of the makeup.  […]

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Shopping Small in Beauty

shop small in beauty

So far, 2021 has been some new mixed with a bit of old. We have a new administration in office(yesterday!) and with that will come new policies and a new direction for our country. However, COVID is still as prevalent as ever so I hope everyone is still social distancing, washing your hands and for […]

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New Year, New Beauty Resolutions!

Beauty resolutions

Happy New Year!  First, let me say that I hope you had a nice, relaxing and restful holiday.  Second, 2021 has already shown its ugly side so there are more lockdowns and more upheaval, which only means we need more self-care and stress management in the new year. I’m a silver lining kind of gal […]

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Attention Last Minute Shoppers!

Too late for online......still time to try curbside or in store pickup

last minute beauty

OK, Chelsi here and I have some good news and some bad news.  The bad news is that it is too late for any of your online shopping to be delivered in time for Christmas.  You can chance it, but even with pricey expedited shipping, all carriers are so overloaded this year, for me, it […]

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Mastering Makeup for your Zoom Holiday Parties

Here's some advice from the makeup experts.....

Zoom Holiday Makeup

This year’s holiday parties are no exception when it comes to doing things virtually, especially since our COVID level matches Santa’s suit right now. So you may be tempted to go with your normal makeup routine, which I’m sure consists of the bare minimum, but for a festive party, you need to turn it way […]

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Stressful Times and Its Impact On Our Skin

Your skin doesn't have to show it!

Yay…we made it through the election!  As I write this, and I’m sure when you read this, the election will still be in the headlines.  No matter what candidate you voted for, this has turned into a very stressful situation.  Stress causes the release of the chemicals cortisol and interleukins that cause inflammation.  These inflammatory […]

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Don’t forget to vote!

Wear your patriotism...

Go Vote Beauty

We are in the home stretch!  Of what, you ask?  The barrage of political ads, debates, jabs and the flurry of fliers (which I hope you are recycling) will come to an end next week. The election is finally upon us and your voice must be heard.  Please GO VOTE! Now some of you may […]

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Beauty Gives Back….

Shop Your Favorite Beauty Brands to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

Breast Cancer Awareness

October is the month we start getting out the Fall décor with hues of red, orange and yellow.  Another hue we see everywhere in October clashes a bit with the traditional Fall palette but is way more important for us to take note…and that hue is pink! This month, we turn our focus to Breast […]

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