MESS New York Mineral Make Up

MESS New York offers 100% Pure Colorful Mineral Makeup with an amazing depth of color. I have the blush in Grand Central Station, bronzer in William Street, Jane Street Eyeshadow, Houston Street Loose Mineral Eye Shadow, and the Lip Varnish in Murray Hill.

Too say that I'm loving these products is a complete understatement. The bronzer and the blush together really wake up my complexion. The coverage is great! Its not cakey or fake looking at all. The finish is so natural looking. These products do not make my skin look sallow or ashy, they blend well, and they are weightless. And Murray Hill is the perfect pink for us brown girls and it has great staying power.

MESS also offers makeup workshops in addtion to a hair salon in their studio. Full service beauty...What more can you ask for???

Hopefully MESS will expand with locations in the future. MESS Los Angeles...MESS Chicago...MESS Atlanta...Just throwing a few ideas out, lol!

Check them out at www.messnewyork.com They have a Glam Holiday sale going on right now. Treat yourself or your friends to some great new makeup.

I'm a Phyto Believer

Phytospecific Phytorelaxer


Over the years, I've heard too many to count glowing reviews about the Phytospecific Phytorelaxer. There are so many websites of testimonials where women rave about how much they love this relaxer. I decided to jump on the Phyto train and see if this product lives up to the hype.

I had trouble finding a salon in Chicago that uses Phytorelaxer. The product is sold at Sephora for those brave enough to relax their hair at home. I am not that brave. I know my limitations and leave certain tasks to trained professionals when it comes to my hair. Luckily I found a salon that has stylists trained to do the Phytorelaxer. I got my first Phytorelaxer two days ago.

Honestly I was more than a little concerned because I had a LOT of new growth; I was worried that the relaxer would not get my hair as straight as I like. The stylist worked the relaxer through my hair very quickly and smoothed it throughout the new growth. She went over the new growth and edges twice then told me to follow her to the shampoo bowl. After the rinsing of the relaxer, the shampooing, and the restructurer (conditioning treatment), I was ready to see my hair.

I was blown away by what I saw. After it was rinsed out my hair was very slick and straight. As she began to blowdry my hair on a very low heat setting, my hair looked transformed. I could not believe the amount of bounce and body I was seeing. The style looked amazing because there was life to my hair. With other relaxers my hair looked okay but the style would lose most of it's ooomph by the time I left the salon. Two days later and my hair has retained the bounce and the glossiness. Overall my hair appears to be in very good condition. Phytorelaxer has made a believer out of me!

Check out these sites to learn more about the Phytorelaxer:

• Long Hair Care Forum
• Amazon Reviews
• Makeup Alley
• Hair Boutique

On TV Tonight: Project Runway!!!!!!!

I'm doing a little happy dance over here, because my fashion amigos will be back on Bravo tonight. Miss Heidi, Miss Nina, Mr. Michael Kors, and Mr. Tim "Make it Work" Gun!!!!!!

Project Runway is my favorite reality show. I'm too excited about season four.

Season 4 Cast

Let me know what you think of tonight's premiere!!!!

picture courtesy of Bravo.com

KISSABLE COUTURE Launch Event @ Fred Segal

In Los Angeles on Tuesday Nov 13th Keisha Whitaker and Celebrity Makeup Artist AJ Crimson, the creative geniuses behind this fabulous lip gloss, hosted a Kissable Couture Launch Party at Fred Segal.


Here's a few pictures. Everyone looks stunning!

Keisha Whitaker & AJ Crimson


Christina Milian


Tia Mowry & AJ Crimson


Keisha & Forrest Whitaker


Shaun Robinson



pictures courtesy of Troy Monaco

Product Review: Cover Girl Lash Blast

I found CG Lash Blast at CVS last Saturday. New mascara makes me so giddy!!!! I have a serious mascara fetish and I try almost every new one that comes out.


I had high hopes for Lash Blast. In my mind it was to be on par with Dior Show. The large brush worked well and the product goes on well. I'm just not all that crazy about the volume. Lash Blast just doesn't do it for me when it comes to volume. My lashes are long but they lack in the volume department.




I was expecting mega volume from Lash Blast and that isn't what I got.

In my opinion, this is an okay mascara but if you are looking for serious volume continue your search because Lash Blast does not deliver.

A Moment of Silence for Dr. Donda West

Yesterday I woke up to the very sad news that Dr. Donda West (Kanye's mom) had passed away.

I had the pleasure of taking two summer school English classes with Dr. West when I was in college. She was such a phenomenal woman. She didn't just teach English - she taught black pride and black history.

I used to spend a few minutes after class talking to Dr. West when schedules permitted. We talked about books and writing. She was so encouraging and always wore a smile. I'm very happy to have been in her classes and to have learned from such an intelligent woman.

**Please visit the Kanye West Foundation for more information.

picture courtesy of Wire Image

Holiday Entertaining Pt. 2 - 4Cocktails.com

4 Cocktails, a hip new entertaining site has all sorts of party ideas and drink recipes. This is so timely for the upcoming holiday season.

How about creating some yummy dessert cocktails? Here are a few recipes to try:

DeKuyper Apple Pie
1 part DeKuyper® HotDamn!® 30 Proof Cinnamon Schnapps
1 part DeKuyper® Pucker® Sour Apple Schnapps
2 parts ABSOLUT® Vodka

Instructions:
Pour ingredients into a shaker with ice
Shake until well chilled
Strain into a chilled martini glass
Optional - garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon and an apple slice

Caramel Appletini
1 part DeKuyper® ButterShots® Schnapps
2 parts DeKuyper® Pucker® Sour Apple Schnapps
2 parts ABSOLUT® Vodka

Instructions:
Pour ingredients into a shaker with ice
Shake until well chilled
Strain into a chilled martini glass
Optional – garnish with a slice of caramel apple (delicious!)

Oatmeal Cookie
1 part DeKuyper® Amaretto Liqueur
1 part DeKuyper® HotDamn!® Cinnamon Schnapps
2 parts DeKuyper® ButterShots® Schnapps
2 parts Starbucks™ Cream Liqueur or Irish Cream

Instructions:
Pour ingredients into a shaker with ice
Shake until well chilled
Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice

Leave a comment and let me know how you like the dessert cocktails! Cheers!

picture courtesy of The Image Bank