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Hello Dolls, I'm switching gears on my blog for just a bit...I have been on a women's empowerment journey for myself for a while now. As most people, I have goals and a vision for myself of where I want to be spiritually, financially, and career-wise; but, I also have a plan of where I want to be mentally and emotionally as a woman. . . a better woman. Along this journey (which is never ending), I've had the opportunity to discover some amazing women and women's empowerment organizations. I have been following Taria Pritchett , a Women's Confidence Coach for at least six months now. I enjoy her newsletters, positive affirmations, and clarity worksheets. When she started announcing and promoting that she was coming out with her 1st book, I knew I had to have it! I couldn't wait to read further about her own journey to becoming a confident woman as well as glean any tips and suggestions she could offer. So, I was so honored that I had the awesome opportuni...

As of late, I've have been loving this foundation. I have gotten a tan, and this prompted me to buy a new foundation matching my new shade. The color that I bought is Truly Topaz and probably in the Fall/Winter I will be back to my Heavenly Honey shade. I've used Black Opal foundations before, and I figured I would give this new one a try. Read on for my thoughts. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION "Keep them guessing with picture poreless skin. This lightweight, oil-free liquid foundation seamlessly blends to provide flawless coverage with a high definition finish. Exclusive poreless technology helps minimize the appearance of enlarged pores, controls excess oil and renews skin natural radiance. Oil, fragrance and paraben-free formula. Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive." PROS -Inexpensive, it's $10.95 online and retails anywhere between $12-$13 in stores. -Light to medium coverage, this is a pro for those who have relatively clear skin. -The cove...

Hi, Glamour Dolls You may remember a while back I did a post on Adore Me lingerie, well; I was sent another set of beautiful lingerie of my choice for my consideration. For those who may not know, Adore Me , is a subscription based lingerie company...in a nutshell, each month you get a personalized selection of lingerie for you to consider purchasing...just like Just Fab, Shoe Dazzle and etc. If this post interests you, keep reading! Pricing The pricing varies on whether you decide to become a member or not. If you choose to become a VIP member, you get a personalized lingerie selection sent to you every month and you decide whether or not you will purchase that month. If you decide to purchase that month, the price is $39.95. If you don't decide to purchase, you can always skip that month. There is never any obligation to purchase. Becoming a VIP member, opens you up to several perks...you get 20% off your first item, exclusive sales and free shipping and ...

I purchased the Iman BB cream some months ago and now after wearing it for a while, I can give my full review on the cream. Here goes... *For those that don't know, BB creams are a multi functioning product that can prime, moisturize, even skin and provide SPF. If you find a BB cream with the right coverage it can replace your foundation or concealer and it cuts down the amount of time you spend on making up your face.* PRODUCT CLAIMS IMAN Skin Tone Evener BB Crème SPF 15….skin care and color combined to even, protect, tone and compliment YOUR skin tones like no other BB Cream ever has! Evens with Skin Tone Evener Complex enriched with Acai, Licorice & Grape Seed Protects with SPF 15 & antioxidants Hydrates with Kokum, Almond, Aloe and Vitamins A, E & C Paraben-Free Compliments your skin tone with a hint of color in 5 perfect-match shades PROS -It has SPF 15. -It adds moisture to the skin. -The shades are made especially for women of color. ...

Hey, Glamour Dolls I am back with a long overdue review. Nicole from Girls Rates World  (so sorry it's late) asked for me to review this a while ago, I have been really busy with work and other obligations, which is the reason why there was such delay. I did a mini review on these powders in a haul post, for my initial thoughts-click HERE . Here are my final thoughts on these powders. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION “A liquid-powder highlighter with prismatic reflections that sculpts, highlights and models the face. The cool, creamy near-fluid formula creates a luminous, well-defined finish. Wears 10 hours.” PROS -Works as a highlighter and doubles as bronzer on skin tones -Long wearing -Extremely pigmented -A little goes a very long way -Goes on light, but it's buildable to get the desired intensity. CONS -Limited edition product, already sold out -Price is on the high end, of $29 THE DEETS These higlighting powders were the first of the mineralize skinfinish ...

I recently purchased the Careblend powder last month and I was asked to do a review of it from one of my beautiful blog supporters, here are my thoughts on the powder. Product Claims "Formulated to provide a smooth, virtually invisible, fresh-looking finish, this soft, cream-like powder is carefully blended to provide the skin with extra care, nourishment and comfort." Pros -Provides a natural, matte finish. -Available to purchase in 8 shades. -Great for on the go makeup touch ups. -Long wearing & non-cakey. Possible Con -The price retails for $23, if you're a Mac pro member the price is $13.80. My Thoughts I adore this powder! I ran out of my Mac Studio Fix powder and a friend suggested I try this, I love it. It provides a beautiful, flawless finish. It's a powder but the finish and coverage performs like a foundation! There are plenty of days when I just wear the powder on my face with no concealer and foundation and I get a great cov...

Hey, Glamour Dolls It's my first post of the new year! I hope that 2012 is off to a great start for you all :-)  Thanks for the wonderful support in 2011. I hope to bring some new and exciting things on my blog for this year, so; please, please stick with me. I think I've realized that I am now a product junkie and I've added a new exfoliant to my skin care regimen. I bought the St. Ives scrub and I've been using it since the summer. I've heard so many great things about the St. Ives skin care line, so; I didn't hesitate to buy the scrub-especially since it's a blemish control scrub. Here are my thoughts. PRODUCT CLAIMS " Salicylic Acid Acne Medication with 100% Natural Exfoliants •Oil-Free •Exfoliates to Prevent Blemishes and Cleans Pores •Fights blemishes without over-drying •Dermatologist Tested •100% Natural Extracts America's #1 Scrub gently cleans pores and helps stop breakouts before they occur. Not tested on animals...

Hey, Glamour Dolls! A few posts ago, I did a introductory post on Adore Me lingerie. I was sent a beautiful set of lingerie of my choice for consideration. If you're interested in learning more about my experience with Adore Me, keep reading! Online Presence As mentioned in my previous Adore Me post, when you view their website- it prompts you to create an account and then you're prompted to take a quick quiz on your style and lingerie options. I found the website efficient and easy to navigate. I loved taking the quiz, it's always fun to find out what styles you like the most. After the quiz is taken, you're sent an email notifying you that your showroom is ready. It took maybe a few hours for me to receive this email, your showroom lists all of the possible lingerie choices that you may like, which are based on your selections from your quiz. Lingerie Choices This is when I really fell in love with Adore Me, when you think of lingerie-immediat...

Since I'm a BzzAgent , I was sent some exclusive products from the Burt's Bees line for my consideration. I was sent the Sensitive Skin Facial Cleanser and the Sensitive Daily Moisturizing Cream. Here's the long and short of it... the short of it, I really like both products. For the long of it and the details, keep reading! PRODUCT CLAIMS Cleanser "This soap-free cream cleanser is clinically proven to moisturize sensitive skin while gently cleansing away dirt, oil and make-up without over drying or causing redness. Distinctly formulated with softening Cotton Extract to help skin replenish its outer layer and minimize the effects of potential irritants such as harsh soaps or cleansers, it also moisturizes with Rice Extract and soothes with Aloe. Naturally gentle and skin-friendly for daily use, it’s what every sensitive product should be." Moisturizer "Clinically proven to moisturize sensitive skin all day without causing redness or irritation, th...

By now, I'm sure everyone is familar with the Crackle craze, there have been plenty of other dupes like Crackle including the Shatter and now, I fell in love with another dupe by Avon ... it's the Mosiac Effects polish. I bought it from my Avon rep, it was on sale for $3.99 but the regular price is $6.00 ( a few dollars cheaper than crackle). You apply it the same as Crackle, you pick a base color, let it dry and apply a coat of the mosiac top coat to your nails and then watch it transform. I love watching the designs form :-) I apply a clear top coat and then I'm done. I get gel overlays over my own nails and I took it to the shop and let the nail technician use it and this is how it came out looking. I've used it on my toe nails, but; it doesn't come out as well, it applies really thick for some reason. If you're looking for an inexpensive version of Crackle, the Mosiac Effects is worth a shot, the only down side is that it only comes in...

Even in my late twenties (it pains me to say late twenties...ugh!) I'm still battling with adult acne, I'm really starting to think it'll never go away. I'm always on the look out for acne fighting products that help to treat and prevent acne flareups. I was watching a You Tube video and in the video she was raving about Elf's Zit Zapper, since I'm a fan of Elf products I thought I would give it a try. Here are my thoughts... PRODUCT CLAIMS "Zap zits away with the unique blend of Salicylic Acid, Tea Tree Oil, Witch Hazel and Camphor. This special clear formula helps to fight and prevent acne, reduce redness and swelling, minimize pore size and clear skin." PROS -Very affordable, only $1. -Can be easily purchased at Elf's website or Target stores. -Very small size, fits in your pocket or cosmetic bag. -It's 0.2 fl oz but lasts a long time. -Reduces redness from pimples. CONS -Because of the medicine and other ingredients in i...

An eyeshadow blending brush is must-have in every makeup collection to blend out eyeshadow, harsh lines on your eyes are not cute...blending brushes are not hard to find and you really can never have enough of them. I recently received the Sigma travel sized blending brush and after using it, here are my thoughts on it. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION "Oval-shaped brush with gently chiseled sides. Blends and softens the look of powder or cream shadows.    Ideal to apply eye shadow primer, base eye shadow colors, and blend harsh lines." The brush is small enough to fit in your hand. PROS -Very affordable, only $9 for the full-sized brush. -Easy to purchase...can be purchased online from Sigma Beauty . -The bristles are very dense and can pack on a lot of color and blend shadows effortlessly. -Small enough to fit in your cosmetic pouch, perfect for travel. CONS -Because the bristles are white, the shadow tends to stain the bristles. MY THOUGH...

Makeup Forever's HD foundation is another foundation that I frequently wear. I promised a review on this foundation (I know it's late) so here it is... Product Claims "An oil-free medium-to-full-coverage liquid foundation that covers skin imperfections flawlessly while remaining invisible on-screen and in real life. This foundation creates a soft-focus effect, which is designed to meet the coverage concerns of those in the spotlight. It leaves your complexion with such a flawless finish, it can withstand bright or harsh lighting. Pros   - It leaves skin beautifully flawless! -Great for photography, (no white haze) especially great for weddings, photo shoots or tv production. -Available in 25 shades. -Available in a variety of undertones including: olive, beige, pink and yellow. -It feels very light on your face. -A little goes a long way. -Light to medium coverage. -No harsh lines,  this is good if you forget to blend past the perimeter of your face...

 Hey Glamour Dolls, I'm back with another review. This will be my last post for a little while because I'll be heading out of town for IMATS  New York this Friday YAY! (which is completely SOLD OUT!) and I'm also taking a mini vacation, so I will be on a brief blogger hiatus. I will be back with plenty more reviews, LOTD's and of course my IMATS haul and experiences. Here are my thoughts on the L'oreal Double Extend Illuminating mascara... I received the Black Bronze color. PRODUCT CLAIMS "L'Oreal introduces Double Extend Eye Illuminator, a two-step lengthening mascara professionally developed to illuminate your eyes. Black mascara infused with a hint of color adds volume and length to lashes while intensifying eyes. Illuminating top coat infused with light-reflecting pearls highlights your eye color with our exclusive sphere tip brush." HOW TO USE? 1. Apply the black mascara to lengthen lashes and intesify. (The black has a hint...

As some of you may know I received the L'oreal One Sweep eyeshadow to review, the thought behind the eyeshadow is to apply all three colors in one sweep with the curved applicator brush included in the compact.  The one sweep eyeshadow was designed to eliminate the need to apply the three steps in normal eyeshadow application, which includes: a highlight color, crease color and lid color. These are my thoughts... I received the Playful palette for brown eyes. The curved applicator brush, the colors swipe on the brush exactly as they are seen in the palette. PRODUCT CLAIMS "The unique applicator is designed to fit your eye shape to define, color and highlight your eyes in one easy sweep. The beautifully coordinated shadows come in natural or playful palettes expertly designed to enhance your eye color. Discover your stunning look!" HOW TO USE IT? 1. Fit curve of applicator  to the curve of the powder. Apply darkest shade closest to the lash line. Sweep down. ...

This post doesn't directly apply to beauty but I think this information is well worth reading. By recommendation from a coworker I found out about a company, Bzzagent , that uses a word-of-mouth marketing strategy to advertise products... in layman's terms-you can sign up to review FREE products! The company has been in business since 2001. It's the world's leading social marketing company that helps people try and share products, services and brands. To date, the company has over 800,000 agents across the US, Canada and the UK. I am a Bzzagent and I have received several products to use and review that have included a variety of products from: Red Box DVD rentals, hair products, cleaning products and even makeup. These are products that I've received through BzzAgent to use and review: L'oreal Illuminating mascara campaign L'oreal one sweep eyeshadow campaign Spring Cleaning campaign     To become a BzzAgent is easy: 1. Go to the BzzAgent ...