For those that have been living under a rock, Ipsy is a monthly subscription that grants you travel and full size products, plus a cute makeup bag for only $10 a month. I've been a member since 2012 and I'm totally obsessed. What I love most about the subscription is that each month is a different theme. Most of the time, the products inside the bag match the theme of the month. Other months, it depends on the preferences chosen when you're a member. This month, Ipsy was all

PatrickStarrr has done it again! The second installment of his collaboration with MAC Cosmetics debuted on April 19, 2018 and I finally was able to get my hands on it. The MAC store here in Shreveport was sold out the first day, so I gave it a while for the hype to die down before I went back. I'm back with the second installment of this ethereal collaboration from PatrickStarrr and MAC Cosmetics. This time with the more neutral collection. Me So Chic appeals to those who wan

Nude lips have become a staple of mine. My favorite combo right now is the NYX Lip Liner in "Expresso," and Wet N Wild Liquid Catsuit "Make Me Mocha." It gives my lips the perfect combination of pout and shape. I love it. I've been trying to branch out and try new things lately, but I'm an old dog baby. I'm super stuck in my ways. Guess what though??? I've been trying and thriving baby!!! When I visit the beauty Ulta or Sephora, or my new favorite beauty spot, Target, I've be

Podcasts are online, unscripted radio shows, without the annoying breaks of music. Depending on what you're looking for, podcasts can help motivate you, make you laugh, shed light on injustices and help resolve childhood issues. Podcasts are amazing to listen to if you're trying to stay current on first world issues, and current events of the world. I personally go for podcasts that are hosted by people of color and speak on how it is to be a person of color in America. I've

PatrickStarrr has done it again! The second installment of his collaboration with MAC Cosmetics debuted on April 19, 2018 and I finally was able to get my hands on it. The MAC store here in Shreveport was sold out the first day, so I gave it a while for the hype to die down before I went back. The crazy thing was I didn't know that the both collections of the collaboration were being sold together. I was shocked af to find that I could purchase the blush duo, 4 pan eyeshadow

This month I'd like to highlight some very deserving seniors of the graduating class of 2018. These students have excelled in academics, been very active in their school's student life and have completed the toughest stages of their lives thus far, high school. The next spotlight takes a trip down Interstate 10 and lands us in New Orleans, Louisiana. Zi'Onne Francis, known as Ziggy by her friends, is graduating senior from Edna Karr High School. She has spent the last two yea

This month I'd like to highlight some very deserving seniors of the graduating class of 2018. These students have excelled in academics, been very active in their school's student life and have completed the toughest stages of their lives thus far, high school. Yesterday, I told you guys about Marcus Harris and how special he was to me. Today is no different. Ke'Sherion, or Angel as she's known to her friends and family, is another one of my little babies. I met her as an inc

This month, I'd like to highlight some very deserving seniors of the graduating class of 2018. These students have excelled in academics, been very active in their school's student life and have completed the toughest stages of their lives thus far. This week, we shine a light on two of my very special humans. First up is a young man that I consider my own child. I met him when I was coaching the flag team at my alma mater. He was in the 7th grade and in the band. Now he's gr

I'm constantly searching for hydration for my hair, skin and body. Every product I purchase claims to give continuous moisture. I just so happened to stumble across a few items that lived up to their claims. The products listed in this edition of Sample Log have either been used for my hair or my son's hair. We both have super curly hair, his more so than mine. Lets check out what made our favorites list. Dark & Lovely Au Naturel Moisture L.O.C. Super Quench Leave-in Spray Th

I am a skin care junkie....I mean, I am an esthetician, so it would be crazy of me not to be. I'm that person that has 8 cleansers, 6 eye creams, 10 serums and 6 moisturizers, day and night, all in rotation at the same time. Don't judge me please. I love my skin and the condition of my skin shows it. I decided to slow down a bit the last couple of months and focus my attention on a few items at a time so that I can really see what's working for my skin and what's a waste of