This item was purchased with my Gift Card as well. I brought a darker color to see how it would look. I thought I could pull it off…and I think i did.

It’s called Laura Geller Creme Couture Soft Touch Matter Lipstick. She includes a neat little brochure inside the box. She mentions that she believes this is the most “phenomenal lipstick I have ever created” . She says her secret ingredient is Silicone.  I choose a darker color called Bordeaux
(blackberry wine)

Plain Lips

Final Product I loveeeee it!!!

Guess what it was only $4.50 !!! …. Want a Tube??? Here is where you can get it. SEPHORA

I recently received a Sephora Gift Card for my birthday. I decided to try something new. I brought some Lip Stain to see what it was all about. I brought what I thought was a nude color.  I will say that i have been on a quest for make-up that suits my skin tone. This looked nothing like the picture shown. I’m fully aware that this woman is pale skinned and I’m not…but what does that have to do with the color? I have no idea. The site said to order this color “Rainbow Cloud”.

Now take a look at my before and my after looks nothing like the picture to me.

Ugh my pores… lol.

Don’t get me wrong I really love the color. I like the way it stains also. It’s almost like running a marker over your lips. You have to be careful to cover all of your lips as far back as you can. It comes off with a bit of water which is great for me. I don’t like Lipsticks that stay on forever. I just wished it was the color as the model too because i like that look. Then I also wonder if that would have looked right in the first place.

The color is nude in regards to darker skin tones. I put about three coats on. One coat still looks good but it wasn’t as light as the advertisement shows. In fact no matter what shade it doesn’t look like the advertisment.

Still interested? You can get some at Sephora

Toodles

Offering premier skin care and makeup services, NicoleAlexis, a licensed esthetician and makeup artist has been showcasing her talent throughout the Washington, DC Metropolitan area since 2006.

I use Nicole for my Brows…She is a true artist. I’m not just saying that. She also does lashes, facials, and make-up.  I know the intial price of her work is a little up there but the maintanence is about the same that you would pay at the Nail salon… I personally know that I would rather pay for the quality of having someone listen, take their time, and show me what they are doing before just snatching off hair . Am I right?

So I will say this…only the serious should seek her out.

www.nicolealexis.net

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This is where I get my hair cut. My Stylist Is named Cocoa.  All I can say is that I have seen her transform some people in there.  I was natural for about a year and a half. I went to my normal hair stylist, and she didn’t listen to what I really wanted. I searched and searched for someone who could cut my hair. 

I stumbled upon Cocoa when I was looking for someone to do my hair Natural..I never went back to get my hair done. I figure I would give her a try.

I took her one picture front and side view…You know who the picture was of??? I will tell you this… My grandfather saw me and said  Hey “Miss Brianna” ( Rihanna for old folks) …She listened, she carfully cute my hair, and her prices are very good.

Yes I jacked Rihanna’s style but ya’ll know the chick changes her hair like every week…sue me 

www.expressions-hairsalon.com

Yes I’m on a diet for lack of better words. I told myself that I wouldn’t eat out so much, maybe 2 times a month. I can save with a good mind that just used those two times up. Already.  BGR The Burger Joint is a nice spot I found with my mom one day while exploring Dupont Circle.  Its a new place, with Burgers as colorful and eclectic as its inside decor. I fell in love with the Wellington Burger.

The Wellington

This was by far our most popular burger of the month. Roasted mushrooms, caramelized onions, garlic with a touch of mustard seed and blue cheese all atop our burger. Served on a fresh, buttery-toasted brioche bun with our mojo sauce.

Its different whole baby mushrooms with Blue Cheese.  Yes it sounds a bit weird, but guess what? Its yummy, and with someone who has eaten out alot in my hayday. My yaste buds are quiet different. Your talking about someone who once made a Burger with a Bagel and Cream Cheese…well anyway that’s the past So anyway back to the Burger Joint.  There is no wait staff, but its a fun little place to sit and have a few good laughs and yummy guilty food.

They have a great menu including the Famous 9 Pound Burger

The 9 Pounder

As featured on The Travel Channel, Food Network, and in an official I.F.O.C. competitive eating contest. Actual weight including bun and condiments is 15.4 pounds. Two heads of lettuce, eight tomatoes, three red onions, four whole pickles and a river of our mojo. Comes with a bottle of Maalox. If one person can eat it in one sitting it’s free.

Tables at BGR

Wondered how that taste…I’m that much of a sweets person to actually try that. Creative though , I think anybody would be bouncing off the walls after that.

Their Lighting Fixtures where cool.

To Go Please…Won’t do that again haha

The picture of my burger doesn’t look so hot…I actually took it home with me, and It got a little soggy by the time my thermos with coffee in it crushed the burger while I was driving. Trust me its good I paired it with a salad not that would have really mattered. I swear it looked neater, and let greasy before they wrapped it haha.

www.bgrtheburgerjoint.com

There are three locations for BGR the burger joint.

Bethesda, MD
4827 Fairmont Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: 301-358-6137
Fax: 301-560-1525

Alexandria, VA
106 North Washington Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-299-9791
Fax: 703-299-9792

Dupont Circle, Washington D.C.
1514 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20036
Phone 202-299-1071
Fax 202-299-1072

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The Fortune signature style can be described as a rebel with a feminine twist. So whether your style is dirty, grungy or pretty there

is always something uniquely special for you here.

- Melissa Fortune

I recently came across this page while visiting my girl Franky J’s Page . I’m all about accessories, shoes, earrings, don’t care if  they are danky, or expensive investment pieces.  I was feeling some kind of way from constant calls from my “dried up” ex when i ordered these raxor blade earrings.  They came in the mail, and I was very surprised at the quality for $14.00 plus shipping. I don’t know what i expected, but I loved them when I got them in the mail.  Since i clearly can’t wear them to work, I’ve been itching to wear them…and have yet to get out in the winter cold and go out. Yeah I know they are a bit bold…and I did recieve a couple of side eyes when i showed them to my friends. Ask me how I feel when I start giving a damn though.

The designed at Created by Fortune has some cool stuff that i hope to collect. I’m a Chuck Taylor fan she studds the chucks herself. They are a bit pricey but if you like Chucks they are a unique take on the shoe.

She also has two jewelry collections.

Razor Blades and  Chain Collection & the Misfits Collection

Go Check Her site out. Click Here

I wanted to share more pictures of info for those are interested.

Twitter @LaBellaBijoux

Website – www.LabellaBijoux.com

We usually praise makeup artist Pat McGrath for her virtuosic creations. This time, we’re thanking her for keeping it simple. With CoverGirl’s new Smoky ShadowBlast sticks, she offers coordinated eye shades—one for the lid, the other for the crease and lash line. The result? Perfect smoky eyes, no master class required.

Starting next month (exact date to follow) you can score Smoky ShadowBlast sticks before the masses at covergirl.com/blastpresale

VIA ELLE

I don’t know why i remember paying 56.00 But the website says $48.00. Sucks for me huh? Anyway, these shoes are very comfortable, and the heel is large enough to support those who don’t wear heels to often. This is a great shoe for those who want something you can rock to work, and wear to play.

Click Here For Link

• $48.00
• Perfect pump from Deena & Ozzy with canvas uppers and a chunky stacked heel. Cushioned footbed; rubber strikes at the sole. Exclusive to Urban Outfitters. Imported. Spot clean.
  * 3″ heel
  * Fits true to size
  * Cotton canvas, synthetic wood
• Come in Teal, Tan, and Charcoal

I was on the train, and a women asked me what my skin regimen. Well I will say this first. Water is my best friend. A lot of soda is not only bad for me , but bad for my skin. I’m to the point where if i drink something sweet I have to brush my teeth right afterward or drink a whole bottle of water.  I have combination skin, and it took me a few trips to Nordstroms to get this combination correct. I don’t know about Proactive or anything, but I have been using this for about 2 or 3 years and my skin I would say is nice. I rarely get pimples, and when I do get them, they only last about 2 days.

1. Drink Lots Water
2. I use Clinique Step Program

• STEP ONE – Mild Liquid Soap (Normal to Dry Skin)  $15.00
• STEP TWO – Exfoliate (Dry Combination) $11.50
• STEP THREE-   Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel ( Oily Skin) $24.00

Repeat Twice A Day. Now i know its looks weird and what not. I have combination skin. Once I use Step Number Two My skin is super Thirsty for Step Three.