Brown Girl Gumbo

We BGs have always been praised for having gorgeous brown eyes. For those of you old enough, you may even remember Mint Condition’s hit 90s song, “Pretty Brown Eyes,” which was an ode to the beautiful shade of peepers. Now Sephora has taken notice of us brown-eyed beauties with its ten-shade Mono Eye Shadow Kit for Brown Eyes. The array of hues complements the pigment of brown eyes, by making them stand out – what’s not to love?

Sephora Mono Eye Shadow Kit for Brown Eyes available at www.sephora.com for $40 (a $160 value)

If you have brown eyes, would you use this kit? What shades of shadows do you think bring out the best in your eyes?

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With the air getting warmer and the humidity climbing, purchasing a good deodorant is essential. Wearing deodorant is key to staying fresh, dry and smelling good. Whether you apply it through a spray, roll-on or a regular stick, there’s a deodorant that will work perfectly with your body chemistry to help you avoid a sweaty situation.

What kind of deodorant do you prefer? Roll-on, spray or stick? What’s your favorite brand?

Weleda Wild Rose Deodorant Spray available at www.target.com for $14.99

Bliss Under Arm-y Antiperspirant Gel available at www.drugstore.com for $18

Burt’s Bees Herbal Deodordant Spray available at www.burtsbee.com for $8

Dove Ultimate Clear Go Fresh Deodorant available at www.drugstore.com for $4.79

Fresh Roll-On Deodorant Antiperspirant www.sephora.com for $18

Coconut Deodorant Powder available at www.lushusa.com for $7.65

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In honor of Mother’s Day, I thought it would be fun to find out what have been some of your mother’s best beauty/fashion tips and advice. For me, the best thing my mom ever told me was to moisturize, moisturize, moisturize!! I never knew the importance of keeping my skin hydrated prior to her divulging her #1 beauty rule. I’ve been moisturizing faithfully since I was a teen. Now that I’m only one year away from 30, moisturizing seems to be serving me well. Hopefully, my skin will continue to appear young and healthy so that I can look as good as my mom when I get her age!!

Cetaphil Daily Moisturizer SPF 15 available at www.drugstore.coms for $11.49

What are some of your best beauty/tips from mom?

**In honor of my mom’s #1 beauty rule, I’m giving away one of the most recommended moisturizers on the market. Cetaphil’s Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 to one lucky reader. Just leave a comment and a winner will be selected randomly and announced tomorrow.

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