Pucker Up for Valentine’s Day

February 10, 2010

If you want to create a sexy lip look for Valentine’s Day, Maybelline’s new ShineSensational glosses will make your kisser kissable for your special someone. These super shiny shades are high on color and low on unwanted stickiness, which makes for a perfect pucker. With a wide variety of colors, there’s a hue that’s right for you. My absolute favorite shade from the line is the pinkish-red, Cherry Kiss because it goes on smooth with just the right amount of color and is also great for mixing with other glosses.


Maybelline ShineSensational glosses available at www.target.com for $5.19

Have you tried any of these new glosses from Maybelline? Will you be wearing a gloss or painting your pucker with lipstick this Valentine’s Day?

**The winner of the Ambi body care products is T! Congrats and please email me your mailing address. 🙂

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Make Moisturizing a Must!

February 8, 2010

Now that I’m almost a month post-pregnancy, it’s still very important to keep my skin well-hydrated and moisturized. Since I’ve tried so many lotions and potions during my pregnancy – I was one of the lucky women to not get a single stretch mark while I was carrying Baby BGG. Although it could simply be a result of genetics or a combination of my favorite fabulous moisturizers that I slathered on day in and day out – all I know is that keeping our skin well-moisturized is a must during pregnancy or not.

Right now, I’m loving Ambi Soft & Even products. I had never tried them until recently and so far, so good! The Creamy Oil Lotion is my favorite because the texture is light, yet it deeply penetrates my dry skin leaving it feeling nourished and super soft.


Stretch Mark Diminishing Oil, Creamy Oil Lotion, and Skin Tone Enhancing Moisture Cream available at www.shopambi.com for $24.99

Have you ever tried any Ambi products? If so, what are your thoughts? One lucky reader will win the entire Ambi Soft & Even body care line, including: Creamy Oil Lotion, Skin Tone Enhancing Moisture Cream and the Stretch Mark Diminishing Oil. Just leave a comment and a winner will be announced later this week.

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“Ooh” for Oobees!

February 2, 2010

Now that I’m spending most of my days inside with Baby BGG – staying comfortable is essential. That’s why Oobee slippers have become one of my newest favorite things!! I have several pairs of slippers, but these are by far the most plush and comfortable! Obviously, they can be worn inside, but believe it or not, they are designed to be worn outside too! Oobee slippers are made with a thick rubber sole that can bear the elements for girls and women on-the-go.

I would never wear slippers outdoors, but for a quick run to the mailbox or to take out the trash, perhaps they would come in handy.


Oobees slippers available at www.oobees.com for $29.95

Are you a fan of slippers or do you go barefoot in your home?

**One lucky reader will win a pair. Simply leave a comment and a winner will be selected randomly and announced later this week!

Category: Fashion | 32 Comments

Save Your Best Shots!

January 28, 2010


Although we live in a digital world, some things should still be tangible – for me photos are high on the list! Among my friends and family, I’m one of the few who get my digital photos printed and actually place them in photo albums. In fact, I have a weakness for purchasing cute photo books and frames. I never let photos accumulate on my digital camera or computer mainly out of fear of losing them.

A few years ago, my computer crashed and I lost over 1000 photos! I have since vowed to always get my photos printed. Plus, it’s so easy to upload them at your local drugstore or even order them online through sites like Snapfish (my site of choice), Shutterfly, etc. Now since the arrival of Ava aka Baby BGG – I’m sure I’ll be snapping even more shots!


Here are a few of my own personal photo albums. I buy most of them from stores like Marshalls, TJ Maxx and Daffy’s because they’re always reasonably priced!

Do you print your digital photos? If so, do you put them in photo albums and frames?

**The winner of the “Michael Jackson: Before He Was King,” photo book is K-Bear! Congrats! Please email me your mailing address.

Category: Photos | 12 Comments

Long Live the King!

January 26, 2010

For those of you who didn’t see Michael Jackson’s This Is It while it was in theaters, now you can watch the King of Pop in action in the comfort of your home on DVD and Blu-Ray. The critically-acclaimed compilation of interviews, backstage and concert footage of the late musical legend is available in stores today!

For fellow Michael Jackson fans, I came across an awesome coffee table book entitled, “Michael Jackson: Before He Was King,” by African-American photographer Todd Gray. The book is filled with rare, never-before seen photographs of Jackson taken by his personal photographer (Gray) chronicling his rapid rise to solo superstardom during the late 1970s and early 1980s. This book is the perfect collector’s item for the true MJ fan.


Michael Jackson: Before He Was King available at www.borders.com for $29.95

Did you see the movie? Would you buy the DVD?

One lucky winner will win the book. Just leave a comment and a winner will be selected randomly and announced later this week.

Category: Books, DVDs, Movies | 23 Comments

Baby BGG Has Arrived!

January 22, 2010

If you were wondering why I haven’t posted this week, well it’s because I gave birth to my beautiful and healthy baby girl, Ava, on Saturday – 6 days before her due date! As you can imagine I’m incredibly overjoyed and completely in love with her. Until I get the hang of things with Baby BGG – I’ll be posting less, but will eventually get back into the full swing of bringing you all the things that chic, brown girls love!

Thanks so much for all of your well-wishes during my pregnancy!! I want to especially thank Kwana for the super cute gift. 🙂

Btw, the winner of the Tarte set is Ms. Pocahontaz. Please email me your mailing address, as well as the shade of your choice. Check out www.tartecosmetics.com for the list of foundation/concealer shades.

Category: Pregnancy | 58 Comments

Sweet on Tarte!

January 15, 2010

If you’re looking for barely-there, flawless makeup coverage, Tarte Cosmetic’s new 7-piece Natural Complexion Collection set is the kit for you! Available exclusively at Sephora, this paraben and sulfate-free set includes a primer, anti-aging foundation, 4-in-1 concealer, mineral pressed powder, mineral powder bronzer, foundation brush and travel bag.

Since I’m such a sucker for sets, I was anxious to try this collection because a primer was included – which I’ve always wanted to test. I wanted to see if applying it really makes a difference when it comes to setting your makeup. To my surprise, it seemed to keep my makeup looking fresh while keeping my oily skin under control too. Because I try to be as low-maintenance as possible, I probably wouldn’t use the primer daily, but it seemed to work well. The concealer and foundation were both light-weight, which is always a plus. The bronzer gave my skin a subtle, glistening glow, but wasn’t too red like many others I’ve tried.

I’ve been a fan of Tarte’s cheek stains for years, but had never tried any of their other products, but now I’m a fan of the entire line!


Tarte Cosmetics 7-Piece Natural Complexion Collection in Deep available at www.sephora.com for $54 (a $157 value)

Have you ever used Tarte Cosmetics? One lucky reader will win this set (winner will select the shade). Simply leave a comment and a winner will be selected randomly and announced next week!

Category: Beauty | 34 Comments