Budget Friendly Make-Up!

As a woman of color, being resourceful and finding an array of  long-lasting AND quality makeup on a budget can be tricky; especially when there is already a ton of brands, options and prices that could make any head spin. If you are a beginner in the elusive realm of make-up, perhaps you may not be quite ready to shelf out mega bucks on the latest finds. Nothing to fear when drugstore makeup is here! Often times overlooked, your neighborhood store such as Walmart, Walgreen's, Rite Aid etc could have just what you need...

Below are some ideas on essential, affordable items for creating an effortless natural palette with a touch of glam!

                                                           

 Maybelline True Match

               
                 L'Oreal Telescopic Mascara

NYC Liquid Liner

Maybelline Baby Skin Pore Eraser

Rimmel Eyebrow Pencil

OR

Anastasia Beverly Hills Dip brow

Milani Baked Blushes

Wet N Wild Eyeshadow

NYXX Lip Cream

Go ahead and experiment on what could be your best look yet!

It's All In The Clutch!

When you're tired of lugging around your large, everything can fit in, bag on an everyday basis

,opt for a classic and dainty clutch that you can confidently carry around with you everywhere that you go. What I enjoy about a clutch is its ease of use, versatility and the abundance of styles in comes in. From day time to evening, snazzy to casual, there is indeed a clutch for it all. The biggest trend for the season are oversized, envelope designed clutches which you can find at affordable stores such as ASOS, Topshop, Forever21 and Etsy to name a few.       

Grab that clutch and head off to your runway of life!

Wear Your Confidence!

We've probably all seen it before; the woman who walks with her head high, shoulders back, with a pep in her step, and a radiant smile that could light up the entire town! Every woman should find that assurance in who they are no matter where they are or who they're with or in how dressed down or dressed up they may feel. There is something about being comfortable in one's own skin that can make almost any outfit become a sure winner! Beauty is indeed a combination of many factors including what we wear but moreso in how we see ourselves.

Always remember...you are beautiful!

Brighten It Up With A Hue!

So you have the dress, the shoes, the purse and the jewelry, but you still feel as if something is missing... In those moments nothing brings together a look more than the right lip color! There is a plethora of hues to choose from nowadays from multiple brands such as MAC, Sephora, Mary Kay etc. (Tip! If you're on a budget, your trusty neighborhood drugstore or places such as Dollar Tree and even the nearest beauty supply will work just fine as well) This year's summer trends have seen the bright lip and various shades of nude make their way to the forefront.

Be daring, be bold, be subtle, be romantic and above all, be you!

The Wedding Guest!

We've all been there; the rummage through our closets to find that perfect outfit for a wedding! A summertime occasion calls for a simple yet elegant and comfortable approach to a great look. Below are some inspiring ideas for remaining stylish while incorporating this year's trends of floral and lace among others. 

At this rate you may accidentally upstage the bride; but shhh don't tell her...

Need A Shade?

Now that the sun has come out to play, it is definitely time to throw on those versatile and functional sunglasses that have been sitting amongst the cobwebs all winter long. The trend for this season can be summarized as the cat-eye meets shiny meets bold meets retro! Need a shade? Grab one of these today!