Think Pink

Although pink is a pretty and playful color, during the month of October, it helps bring awareness to an ugly disease – breast cancer. Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, I will showcase different products throughout the month whose proceeds go toward helping find a cure for this disease that has affected so many families, including my own.


Diptyque Pink Roses Candle available at www.beautyhabit.com for $68. Proceeds from the sale of the limited-edition Pink Roses Candle will aid The Pink Agenda’s mission to raise money and heighten awareness of Breast Cancer among young professionals, hoping to cultivate the next generation of philanthropists.

Have you ever bought products that help raise money for breast cancer research? Have you been personally affected by this disease?

Fall Flat into Style!

I’ve said it many times before, fall is my favorite season. The crisp air allows me to wear my absolute favorite footwear – boots! I’ve always been a fan of flat boots, but now that I’m walking for two, it makes sense that I choose a more practical boot that will be comfortable without compromising style.

Flat boots are perfect for pounding the pavement while wearing a pair of tucked-in skinny pants or jeans. If the tucked-in jean style isn’t for you, wearing flats with a turtleneck dress or knee-length skirt can also work, but I prefer to wear them with jeans.

From studded suede to classic black leather, you shouldn’t have a problem finding a pair that suits your taste this fall season.

Are you a fan of flat boots? If so, check out some of these boots all under $300!


Michael Kors Bromley Flat Boots available at www.macys.com for $250


Matiko Women’s Susy Boot available at www.endless.com for $156.72


BCBGeneration Women’s Frank Knee High Flat Boot available at www.endless.com for $169.95


Sam Edelman Berlin Flat Boot available at www.revolveclothing.com for $200


Kelsi Dagger Women’s Rianna Gathered Shaft Flat Boot available at www.endless.com for $189.95


Modern Vintage Women’s Janet Knee High Flat Riding Boot available at www.endless.com for $211.72


Sam Edelman Jackson Flat Over-the-Knee Boots available at www.bloomingdales.com for $199


Seychelles Women’s Broadway Boot available at www.endless.com for $169.95


Via Spiga Women’s Brook Boot available at www.endless.com for $131.97

**The four winners of one of the Maybelline purplish lipsticks are: Katrina, Carmesha, Dejoi and ThummyB! Congrats and please email me your mailing addresses! 🙂

Pucker Up in Purplish Hues!

Everything old is new again and makeup is no exception. During my high school and early college days, dark, muted lips were all the rage and it looks like it’s making a strong comeback this season. Celebrities such as Rihanna, Kelly Rowland and Chanel Iman all have been seen out and about sporting dark plums and berry-colored lips.

Lip color is definitely a fun and easy way to switch up your look without the commitment. I’ve been taking a trip down memory lane and revisiting this lovely look with Maybelline’s Color Sensational’s incredibly pigmented purplish hue called, Madison Mauve, ever since I tried it during a Fashion Week promotion. Not only does it provide a rich color, it moisturizers your lips too.


Maybelline’s Color Sensational lip colors in Plum-Perfect, Madison Mauve, Plum-tastic, and Yummy Plummy (not pictured) available at drugstores nationwide for $7.49.

Would you rock this vampy lip look this fall?

Four lucky readers will get a chance to try one of Maybelline’s Color Sensational purple shades! Just leave a comment and the winners will be selected randomly and announced tomorrow!

BGG Anniversary Giveaway!

As most of you know, I celebrated my 2nd anniversary of Brown Girl Gumbo earlier this week. As promised, to show my appreciation for reading BGG, one lucky reader will win a box of goodies filled with a few of my favorite products (a value over $250) listed below.

Just leave a comment today and tomorrow and the winner will be selected randomly and announced on Monday. Thanks again for all of your support – it’s truly appreciated!! 🙂


Bio Oil available at www.walgreens.com for $9.99


Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion available at www.cetaphil.com for $11.49


Iman Luxury Eye Defining Powder available at www.walgreens.com for $10.99


jane iredale Cream Blush in Confidence available at www.janeiredaledirect.com for $26


Maybelline Great Lash BIG available at www.drugstore.com for $5.99


Carol’s Daughter Hair Milk available at www.carolsdaughter.com for $12-$18


Queen by Queen Latifah Eau De Parfum available at www.macys.com for $59.99


Rx for Brown Skin Virtual Pell Ultra Gentle Mask and Booster Kit available at www.rxforbrownskin.com for $50


Schick Quattro for Women Trim Style Razor & Bikini Trimmer available at www.drugstore.com for $12.99


Revlon Fantasy Lashes available at www.drugstore.com for $5.99


Sedu Revolution Pro Shortie Mini Flat Iron available at www.folica.com for $50


Serena William’s “On The Line,” book available at www.amazon.com for $17.81

BGG Turns 2!


Today marks my 2nd year anniversary for Brown Girl Gumbo! I am truly grateful for all of the readers that frequent my site every day. There are a few readers who have been there with me from the very beginning and I’d like to thank them personally, they probably already know how much I love them!! I want to thank: K-Bear, Rebee, Kwana, B, T, Antithesis, Nerd Girl, PJD, and Kittyvodka for all of your support. You always leave comments and give feedback and it’s greatly appreciated. Don’t get me wrong, I am thankful for all of my readers – new and old, but I must express my gratitude to those who have been there consistently since day one.

Anyway, I am going to take the day off just to reflect on how far BGG has come. I never imagined that I’d have anyone read my blog and now it seems like it’s slowly but surely growing and I owe it all to you guys!!

In celebration, I’m in the process of putting together the ultimate BGG goodie bag for one lucky reader, so stay tuned!!! 🙂

Baby BGG On Board!

Some of you already know, but for those who don’t, my husband and I are expecting our first child (a baby girl) this January! I’ve been sick quite a bit, which has resulted in inconsistent posts. Now that I’m beginning to feel better, I wanted to share this extremely exciting time in my life with my valued readers. Plus, I’d also love to share some beauty products that I’m currently trying that are actually beneficial to non-preggers BGs.


Me last weekend at 5 1/2 months.

In fact, I’m currently taking the advice of many and keeping my skin moisturized with Carol’s Daughter’s Sexy Belly in an effort to prevent those unsightly stretch marks that 75% of women get during pregnancy. So far so good, but I still have a few more months to go! Even if this popular cocoa and shea butter-enriched product doesn’t completely prevent the ugly squiggly lines, it sure makes my skin super supple and smooth in the process, which is something that every woman wants – soft skin!

Sexy Belly available at www.carolsdaughter.com for $17

Have you ever tried this product? For fellow moms-to-be and moms, do you have any stretch mark prevention suggestions?

Computer Love

Now that school is officially back in session and the vacations have ceased bringing everyone back to work, why not tote your most important professional tool – your laptop – in style! From basic black to funky polka-dot motifs, why not let your personality shine through with a unique, yet practical laptop bag?

Do you own a laptop bag? If not, check out some of these:


Brenthaven Metrolite Laptop Case available at www.coolcomputerbags.com for $79.99


Acme Slim Cargo Laptop Bag available at www.coolcomputerbags.com for $129.99


Laptop Tote available at www.coolcomputerbags.com for $33.99


Built NY French Bull Laptop Sleeve available at www.coolcomputerbags.com for $45.99


Knomo Toyah Laptop Briefcase available at www.coolcomputerbags.com for $169


California Leash Laptop Sleeve available at www.coolcomputerbags.com for $31.99


Urban Junket Tote Laptop Messenger Backpack available at www.coolcomputerbags.com for $143


Black & White Laptop Case available at www.target.com for $24.99


Bellwether Front Pleat Laptop Bag available at www.endless.com for $279


McKlein USA Series Forest Leather Laptop Bag available at www.ebags.com for $139


Mango Tango Portfolio Laptop Bag available at www.coolcomputerbags.com for $49.99