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Blot paper, my butt!

I'm sorry, but blot paper doesn't help a bit with 90+ degree heat! I tried dapping on one of those thin little sheets last night, and the shine on my forehead absored the sheet oppose to the sheet absorbing the shine!! Therefore, my little packet of blotting papers are resting comfortably in the bottom of my large make-up case for the rest of the summer and well into the Fall. This heat is not a job for the weak, so in comes the heavy duty make-up adhesive that I have fallen in love with today while I was out for a meeting and interview. Make room in your make-up regimen for BECCA Mattifying Primer.

BECCA Mattifying Primer, $35, Sephora

Seriously, after having an almost verbal fight with this super hot heat this morning, my make-up  looked almost as perfect as it did when I left superbly cool home! I think I might have found my summer love!

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Posted on Jul 31 2007 9:39 pm UTC by samida
Worth taking up space on my DVR!

Tommorrow night, Soapnet is premiering a new reality show called The Fashionista Diaries. The show follows six fashionistas have the opportunity to be assistants for three major fashion infused companies: 7 street PR, Flirt! cosmetics, and Jane magazine. All are places that I would cut all my hair off to get! Although the show officially premieres tommorrow night at 9 pm east/8pm central, my DVR whispered that  they are going to air it a 5am/4am. Yeah, so search for it, because based on the clip I saw, it looks to be interesting especially if you are into fashion!

See the clip here!

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Posted on Jul 31 2007 4:54 pm UTC by samida
Ya Girl is Back...for now!

Unfortunately, the job is not for me! I did not like it as much I would have loved to. Location was great and it took me less than 5 minutes to walk there, but it was not for me. I'll find something else! However,  that does mean that I can post more frequently! Yeah, so I am back starting tommorrow!

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P.S I am really HAPPY, now!

Posted on Jul 31 2007 3:17 am UTC by samida
Ahoy, Ladies!

I am not really into to theme dressing. However,  I know that there are some of you out there who HEART dressing in goth theme from head to toe one day and French themed outfit topped with a beret as if you were in old romantic filled Paris, except you are instead stuck in mid day traffic on your way home from your regular cubicle job. Well, if theme dressing is something you love to do, then here is another theme to add to your closet, if its not already there: Nautical!

Sailor Stripe Dress by Chica Boom, $49, Plasticland; Julz Handmade Large Striped Anchor Chocker, $37, Plasticland; Xhilaration Blue Stripe Satchel, $16.99, Target; Julz Handmade Striped Anchor Ring, $20, Plasticland; Christa Dress, $24.99, Go Jane; Voom Cap Sleeve Nautical Dress, $238, Intuition; Juicy Couture 'Daisy Double Zip' Tote, $166.90, Nordstrom; Rocket Dog Kola, $20.99, Piperlime

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Posted on Jul 29 2007 7:48 pm UTC by samida
So Sorry!!!!!!!!

I am so sorry, chicas! Tommorrow I start my new job, which means I will be gone most of the day. So, if all goes well for me, that means the number of posts might decrease and the newer posts will come later in the day. So sorry, but I learn to juggle things quickly so it might not be as bad as I think. PLEASE, wish me luck and...

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P.S. Come back tommorrow evening for some fabolous posts!!

Posted on Jul 27 2007 5:53 am UTC by samida
Style Jacking...Gabrielle Union
Posted on Jul 27 2007 5:45 am UTC by samida
Curl Week: The 3.5 billionth post about S-Curl

Seriously, there is no way that I can have a week dedicated to curls without gushing my hair obsession of S-Curl. S-Curl is the ultimate moisturizer for curl. The creat soft and supple curls. Basically, it is the ultimate curl moisturizer. I live for this stuff and I buy as many as I can hold! Get some!

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Posted on Jul 26 2007 8:17 pm UTC by samida
Style Jacking...Jennifer Lopez

Chloe Slim Shaddy Shades, $270, Barney's; Endless Hoops, $4.99, GirlProps; Zebra Tunic, $17.80, Forever 21; Faceted BangleSet, $4.80, Forever 21; 7 for All Mankind Ginger High Rise Wide Leg Jean, $158, Live Natty; Zagliani Metallic Python Bag, $2,685, Intermix; Via Spiga 'Sapore' T-Strap Pump, $198, Macy's

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Posted on Jul 25 2007 6:42 pm UTC by samida
How to manage and learn more aboutr curly hair
Products Every Curly-Haired Girl Needs

Being partof the curly girl nation, there are some products you should stay away from that weigh down their hair, you need a few products to keep frizz and dryness in check:
Creamy shampoos Creamy shampoos are a better bet than clarifying (or clear) shampoos.
Two types of conditioners You simply cannot overcondition frizzy hair. You need a heavy conditioner for use every time you wash your hair, and a deep conditioner for use once a week.
Smoothing cream and alcohol-free gel From the minute you step out of the shower, you need to coat the cuticle so it locks out moisture.
Styling cream Enhance your curls with a cream created for curly hair. Rub it in and let hair airdry.
Style serum Warm up a couple drops of this in your hands and palm over dry, frizzy curls. The serum will solve your frizz problems.
Straightening balm or gel If you want to blow-dry hair straight, rub a quarter-size amount of this on hair before drying curly hair (always in sections, working from the lower layers on up).

Put Away the Blow Dryer
To combat the frizzies, refrain from blowing hair dry. Adding heat to air only increases the problem. Instead, finger-comb hair, letting curls air-dry. (Luckily, because your hair tends to be dry, so you don't need to wash hair more than a couple times a week). If you must use a blow dryer, use a diffuser and dry by cupping hair with your hands from below (never scrunch curls, you'll invite frizz). One tip we learned from a curly haired friend: Don't rub hair dry with a towel, instead squeeze moisture out with paper towels.

The Less You Mess, the Better
The more you play with your curls, blow drying them, scrunching them, etc, the better chances you'll get frizz. You can style hair by twisting curls around your finger, letting them lay to air dry.

How to Straighten Curly Hair
First apply straightening balm (see above). Divide hair into four or five sections and blow dry each section using a flat paddle brush. Once hair is COMPLETELY dry, flat-iron 2-inch sections at a time. Rub a silicon-based gloss between hands and palm over your straightened sections. It will help hold the hair in place.

Want Straight Hair for Good? Consider a Permanent Treatment
If you find you flat-iron your hair almost every time you wash it, you might consider investing in a permanent hair-relaxing session. Gentle relaxers can last up to six months and take only about an hour to do. But these are best on single-processed hair (hair that's not been colored). Thermal reconditioning is another option. The process takes about four hours but lasts six to 10 months.

Get the Right Haircut
Curly hair needs length to weigh curls down. Your best cut will be medium to long, with layers cut in to alleviate some of the fullness. What you don't want is a blunt cut, which means a ton of fullness on the bottom -- a very dated look. Instead, ask for layers starting at your upper lip, gradually angled back.

Find a Good Stylist
My stylist had curly hair and she went to another stylist with curly hair to get her hair cut. Why? Because she knew this stylist understood her hair, her needs and how finicky curly hair can be. Not everyone agrees with me (some stylists insist anyone can cut curly hair), but I still stand firm.

Source:
About.com


Another good site to find out not only how to manage curly hair, but learn more about the different textures and types is NaturallyCurly.com. Its an entire site devoted to curly hair with a strong community filled with pictures and product recommendations. The first time I found it, I was there for over an hour just looking around and absorbing SO much information. Its a bookmark on my computer!

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Posted on Jul 25 2007 4:25 pm UTC by samida
Support the Cure

Support the Cure 4 pack, $28,
Nubar

I am a sucker for a product that helps you maintain your gorgeousness,while also helping a great cause. In this case its from my favorite polish line Nubar. Their latest collection is called Support the Cure and 10% of the sales go to St. Jude Research Hospital (close to my heart, home and former high school), Cancer Treatment Foundation, and City of Hope. All are deserving organizations!

The collection consists of two beautiful shades of pink, a base coat,and my favorite product by Nubar; Diamont Seal & Shine
Top Coat. You get your money worth, while helping at the same time. PLEASE, support and seriously consider making this purchase!

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Posted on Jul 25 2007 4:18 pm UTC by samida
Giveaway: Remington Digital Curling Iron

For those of you who have unfortuanately been born with straight hair, then this is the perfect giveaway for you. Its the Remington 1 1/4 inch digital curling iron. This is one of the best curling irons I have used to date and I have TWO extras to giveaway thanks to business friend of mine who owns a hair care store here in Memphis.

Anyway, two of you lovely readers have the opportunity to win one by emailing me your name and by this Friday 12pm central time. Put "Digital Curls"in the subject and as always...good luck and..

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Posted on Jul 24 2007 10:57 pm UTC by samida
Happy 37th Birthday, Jennifer!


Say what you want about all her personal matters over the years, she is definitely and will always be a fabulous fashion icon for my generation. Love her!

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Posted on Jul 24 2007 6:37 pm UTC by samida
Glitz. Glamour. In the daytime?

Christian Louboutin Numero Prive Slingbacks, $690, Net-A-Porter

Seriously, I am not the biggest fan of sparkly things in the day time, but these Louboutins have made me a believer! These are definitely worth the odd stares while walking in a building full of dark suit and dark shoes wearing chicks! Bring on the envy!

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Posted on Jul 24 2007 5:55 pm UTC by samida
Curls Week: Kinky-Curly products


So, I have been anxiously anticipating to test my natural curls out with products from Kinky-Curly. The line is consisted of natural products for naturally curly hair, right up my alley..right?!

Anyway, this weekend I finally was able to test out Kinky-Curly's Curling Custard and Knot Today and I am more than happy to pour out my results.

However, before I or you hit the hopeful highway of silky curls, you have to wash your hair with a good clarifying shampoo to remove all any residue of products from your hair. Clean slate, ladies! I used my usual Sauve clarifying shampoo, but the wonderful owner of Kinky-Curly, Shelley, recommends Prell! Yes, Prell! She says that it one of the best shampoos to remove waxes ands oils from your via hair care products. However, Shelley did let me know that any clarifying shampoo would do, but I do plan on testing out that Prell!

Back to the curls! After I washed my hair with shampoo and conditioner I squeezed the access water out of my hair with my hands, no towel. Read yesterday's post to find out why. After "finger drying" my hair, I squeezed an overzealous amount of the Knot Today to my wet hair as a leave-in conditioner. Afterwards, I finger combed the Curling Custard (smells like yellow cake mix to me, coconut to my sister, and baby powder to my mom..feel free to play that game amongst your friends) to my hair and proceeded to let it air dry! After my hair was completely dry, I was left with soft, WELL definined curls! I can't ever rememeber my curls being so blatantly defined and that frizz-free, seriously!

Although you get the best results when using all the products from the line together, they are still equally fabolous alone. The Curling Custard is designed to be used alone, but when applied after Knot Today it can help in defining and longating your curls. Knot Today can be used alone as a leave-in conditioner and rinse out...love multi-use products! Since the containers are quite large, you really get your money worth!

I applied the Kinky-Curly products to my hair on Saturday afternoon and 4 days later its still looking lovely! Next product I am itching to try is the Gloss Promade as should you along with the other products! Trust me, you won't regret it!

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Posted on Jul 24 2007 3:37 pm UTC by samida
Who Owns It?: Vivica or Jenny

Vivica Fox wore this metallic gold dress to last month's BET Awards and Jenny MacCarthy wore the same dress this weekend to The Beckhams Welcome party. Who Owns It?

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Posted on Jul 23 2007 11:38 pm UTC by samida
Curly Hair Rule: Say 'No" to towels!


Towel drying your hair is a big no-no for curly hair! Towel drying curly hair brings on nothing but dry and frizzy curls. Who wants that?!?! No matter how fabolous I think I look and feel as I wander around the house with my hair wrapped in towel turban, it was very hard habit for me to break!

Towel drying your hair causes your curls to turn to frizz and help promote split ends...not a good thing!

The best way for you to dry your natural curls is by gently squeezing the water out of your hair and letting it air dry.
In the end you will be left with frizz-free, luscioius locks!

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Posted on Jul 23 2007 9:21 pm UTC by samida
Trend Watch: All Ruffled Up!
I now that we are still in the middle of this wonderful sweatbox of Summer '07, however, this about the same time that all the trends from last year are marked down to pocket change and next season's trends start popping up everywhere. One trend that I have notice and taken an intense interest in are blouse with ruffles on the front a.k.a tuxedo shirts! Loving them! I have a feeling that you might want to hurry up and get your paws on them, ladies!

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Kylie Black Tuxedo Ruffle Tunic, $59, Plasticland; 2. Ruffled Silk Blouse, $69, Bebe; 3. Black Emma Ruffle top, $32.50, Delia's; 4. Lux Ruffled Oxford Blouse, $38, Urban Outfitters; 5. Plaid Emma Ruffle Top, $34.50, Delia's; 6. Ruffled Blouse, $21.75, Hot Kiss

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Posted on Jul 23 2007 7:02 pm UTC by samida
Curls Week!

For the past couple of months my hair and I and few of our mutual friends have been on a mission to test as many products to help create and/or maintain curly hair! So,starting Monday, be on the look out this week for reviews, suggestions, and a couple of really great curl based giveaways to get you curl on and let your soul glow (I couldn't help it)!

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Posted on Jul 22 2007 12:44 am UTC by samida
And the Winner is...

Jasmyne from Long Beach, CA!! Congrats Jasmyne! I guess it pays to send in over 30 entries! I hope you enjoy your kit and tell me how it goes! Please email me with your info so I can send it out ASAP! Congrats, again!

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Posted on Jul 20 2007 10:45 pm UTC by samida
Reader Request: Bustier Dresses
One of my frequent emailers asked me to find some bustier type dresses. You have to love bustier dresses, because as she put it, its a sexy dress but "mature, not stank" Muy perfecto, Z!

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David Meister Ruched Dress, $320, Neiman Marcus 2. Mary L Lace Inset Sheath, $228, Nordstrom 3. Nicole Miller Gold Satin Slip Dress, $330, Nordstrom 4. Nicole Miller Black Satin Slip Dress, $330, eDressme 5. Curvy Jersey Rhinestone Dress, $119, Victoria's Secret 6. D&G Fruit and Flowers Print Dress, $455, Saks

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Posted on Jul 20 2007 12:03 am UTC by samida
Linkage, Ladies!

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Posted on Jul 19 2007 6:53 pm UTC by samida
Clutch Playa!
Seriously, I have a handbag for any and every style you can think of, from tote, shoulder, to satchel. Obviously, I have clutches out the ying yang! However, as I was evaluating my barrels of bags I notice that I don't have that many if any day clutches. I have a total of 23 clutches,  but all of them are more evening than night. The closest day one I have is a simple red one with a thin line of red sequins, but its too small to carry anything other than my wallet and maybe a pen. Not a good idea for a day clutch. Therefore, I recently spent a small amount of time sniffing out some clutches that fit my qualifications of a day clutch. My qualifications, you ask? Well, I would love to have a nice list of specifics, but all I really care about is the size. Basically, I want a nice oversized clutch! Here is what I came up with:

1.
Goldenbleu Mercedes Patent Clutch, $350, Shopbop; 2. Hobo International East/West Patent Clutch, $120, Nordstrom; 3. Cammie Coco Clutch, $325, eBags; 4. L.A.M.B 'Signature-Carlisle' Convertible Clutch Tote, $425, Nordstrom; 5. Mint Handbags Marshall, $89.95, eBags; 6. Goldenbleu Pleat Clutch, $480, Nordstrom; 7. Raw Bags Newspaper Clutch, $70, eBags

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Posted on Jul 18 2007 7:26 pm UTC by samida
Deal of the Day: Plaid Jumpsuit

Playschool Plaid Jumper, $17.99, The Fusion Boutique

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Posted on Jul 17 2007 6:13 pm UTC by samida
Giveaway Update!
Wow, there are a bunch of ya'll that definitely want this bare escentuals kit...104 so far!! WOW. My inbox thanks you for the extra weight!

To clear up a few things:
  • All entries should be in by 1pm eastern/10am pacific THIS FRIDAY!
  • Enter as many times as you like1 or 100! Doesn't matter!
  • If I respond to your email, then that means I got  your entry. No response means I did not get your entry, so try again!
  • You can send them to my regular email. One of these days I am gonna set up separately email accounts for giveaways and E-Stylist
Anyway, keep those emails coming and good luck!!
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Posted on Jul 17 2007 6:22 am UTC by samida
Video Rewind: Crazy in Love

A personal favorite and uberfab!

Posted on Jul 16 2007 9:30 pm UTC by samida
Magazine Rack: Rihanna in PAPERMAG

Our favorite little song bird/chart takeoverer is the current covergirl for Paper Mag. In the article, she discusses everything from her attemption to add more tattoos to her body and her new image which involved cutting a few stylist over the years to get the right team...for her! Anyway, you can read the article here and see the photos below!


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Posted on Jul 16 2007 4:51 pm UTC by samida
Giveaway: Bare Escentuals Sun Whorshippers

Yeah, its been more than a minute since I have given one of you lovely chicas an opportunity to grab a sweet treat! Well, girlies, get out of the sun a prepare for one of my favs: Bare Escentuals Sun Whorshipper Face & Body Collection.

I have just one of these delectable boxes to giveaway and all you have to do is send me an email with the words "Sun Whorship" in the subject box with your name. If you are like me and love the look of a sunkissed visage and body without the need to sweat out in the heat, then this is right up your alley! The kit contains a bottle of Faux Tan, Tan All-over Face Color, Nude Beach Glimmer, and Wearable Bronze Lip Glass...all by Bare Escentual!

You  have until Friday, July 20, 2007 to enter. You can enter as many times as you would like, BUT only residents of the U.S are eligible. Sorry, but those overseas shipping prices can make a girl's wallet silently weep!

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P.S...It's Limited Edition so get on the good foot and enter as my momma would say!

Posted on Jul 16 2007 6:50 am UTC by samida
Eye Spy: Emmanuelle's Dress

Ingwa Malero Una Dress, $275, James Gunn

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Posted on Jul 14 2007 2:01 am UTC by samida
Yay or Nay: Mui Mui Spectator Shoes
Posted on Jul 13 2007 7:55 pm UTC by samida
Thanks goodness for crutches and insurance

Fendi Candy Stripe Platforms, $615, eLUXURY

5.5 inch heels?! Ouch, but they look oh so hot! These plats are just dying to be paired with a pair of white mini shorts! GORGEOUS! I guess I know what I am going to be dreaming abou tonight!

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Posted on Jul 13 2007 1:49 am UTC by samida
Summer Must-Have: Shiseido Accentuating Color Stick

Shiseido Makeup Accentuating Color Stick, $30, Sephora

I have a smoldering hint that this summer is going to be big burning burden for us make-up addicting girls! The best make-up look for summer is light and sheer. My favorite make-up bag item this summer is Shiseisdo Make-up Accentuating Color Stick.

This little stick adds a magnificent sheen and gloss to any color make-up you have on. It can enhance and highlight the color of your eyes, lips, and cheeks. Muy caliente y perfecto! I have been in love with it in Rosy Flush, but for the past week I have been carrying on a torrid affair with it in Bronze Flush. The bronze adds just a touch of sun kisses to your face and body. Gives the impression that you just a nice little jog in the summer heat without all the sweat! Nice!

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Posted on Jul 13 2007 12:47 am UTC by samida
Eye Spy: Kelly's Bag

It was just last night that I was drooling for thisMui Mui bag. About the same time that I was gushing about it, Ms. Kelly herself had it hanging off her shoulder. Damn you, Kelly, for being so fabulous!

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Posted on Jul 13 2007 12:17 am UTC by samida
Color changes, style stays the same!

Kim Kardashian does have a fabulous figure and its obvious that she knows it based on her the style of dress she frequents. Take a look at the dresses she has worn over the past few months and see do you notice anything.

Tight? Check. Cleavage up and out? Yep. Hits knee? Yep. She loves the look of these dresses. I'm not going to lie, the dresses are lovely, however, when you are constantly seen in the same style dress it becomes too much and too boring! I still love her style!

Anyway, if there is a style that ALWAYS flatters your body, would you stick with it despite a chance of boredom among your looks?

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Posted on Jul 13 2007 12:01 am UTC by samida
A girl can STILL dream!

What did I do all day!? Well,I spent most of the day in bed with one of the worst headaches I have had in LONG time!! Fortunately, I was able to get my hands on some Tylenol and I am back!

Mui Mui Matelasse Large Tote, $1,590, Saks

To be a little honest, this Mui Mui bag could have helped get rid of my headache. I love it so much it so much, it could probably save my life. Look at it! It could definitely give a bullet a hard time!Yeah...I love it!

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Posted on Jul 12 2007 4:54 am UTC by samida
Sarah Jessica Parker's Valentino looks

Recently, Sarah Jessica Parker attended Valentino sponsored lunch and dinner wearing to very different looks. The day look is ultimate Valentino couture and very different and daring Sarah J. Her day evening was very classic, but with a small touch of details.

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Posted on Jul 10 2007 10:04 pm UTC by samida
A Dress for all occasions!

This afternoon, I decided to take advantage of a Macy's gift card that has been slowly drifting toward expiring. Never a good idea when it comes to a gift card, chicas!

Anyway, Saturday is my little sister's B-Day and I hadn't found anything, yet. Since I'm still in the process of trying to overcome my addiction to summer dresses I was automatically drawn to them and felt that she should jump on board this slow moving train.

Buying a dress for someone other than me is more difficult than I thought, especially when they are smaller, younger, and possess such a different lifestyle and personality that is associated with your average outgoing teenager. I also have to say that she has "body"! Chest, hips, and back! However, when you have all that you better believe that she has parents who are overly concerned with what she wears!

Yeah, this was difficult! After scratching the mess out of my hair in a rage of confusion I found a very versatile dress that I thought was muy perfecto. It was young, yet sophisticated. It was casual, but had all the ability to be dressed up with a cute little cardigan or blazer. Most importantly, it was not too revealing! My daddy and stepmother will defintely appreciate that! Want to see it , well here it go:

Sele Drop-Waisted Charmeuse Dress, $36.75, Macys

Straps wide enough to be able to wear a supporting bra. Not low cut to keep the girls from popping up. Drop waist and no A-line to help slim the hips. Loving it!

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Posted on Jul 10 2007 7:39 pm UTC by samida
Best thing next to tweezers

My  eyebrow grooming regimen before Saturday evening:

1. Double, triple, quadruple check eyebrow area for any of those little diabolical hairs not within the designated area and tweeze the crap out of them!

2. Brush brows with a brow brush!

3. Take a very light brown liner and fill in the areas of my brows to make them evenly filled

4. Apply a brown powder the same shade as the liner to set the brow.

5. Regret how I never get my eyebrows tinted, instead of going through all the steps to lighten my brow shade.

Well, most of those steps have disappeared thanks to a new product from Anastasia. Say "Thanks a bunch!" to Anastasia Tinted Brow Gel. I journeyed out to the local Sephora Saturday evening with my friend and stumbled across this jewel. It took me back to my freshman year of college when I decided one day to get my brows professionally shaped and tinted. After looking at how fabulous they were I vowed to get them tinted regularly. Well, regularly equaled up to...never again. Money and memory were the main reason, however that problem shouldn't rear its ugly, dark brows ever again as long as this remain on the market.

This little wand of delight erases steps 2-5 while adding a sleek look ALL DAY. Even the evilness know as Memphis' Sunday humid heat couldn't break this stuff off my face. Yet, Lancome' make-up remover did it easily. The appearance of thick, luscious, and well kept brows without all the fuss. Another definite addition to your make-up regimen!

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Posted on Jul 9 2007 10:50 pm UTC by samida
Eye Spy: Rihanna's Pumps

Christian Louboutin Graffiti Pumps, $675, Barneys

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Posted on Jul 9 2007 3:14 pm UTC by samida
Linkage, ladies!

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Posted on Jul 7 2007 3:04 am UTC by samida
Video Rewind: Monica's 'Angel of Mine'

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Posted on Jul 6 2007 9:07 pm UTC by samida
Musical Metals

Apparently, you need to have a small, dainty chain in your jewelry wardrobe this summer and the more the merrier on your neck. I must admit that I am all over this jewelry trend like top coat on a french mani!

My favorite dainty charms on the necklaces are the "musical" ones. Earphones, mini ghetto blasters, records, and etc.. I bought a little boombox charm this weekend and I can't get enough of snooping out more. Too cute!

FIRST ROW: Boombox Necklace, $4.99, GirlProps; Rhinestone Headphones, $9.99, GirlProps; Minx Mike Pendant, $30, 80s Purple

SECOND ROW: Microphone Necklace, $8.99, GirlProps; Record Charm, $7.99, GirlProps; Bigger Boombox Necklace, $9.99, GirlProps

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Posted on Jul 6 2007 8:17 pm UTC by samida
Arm, Leg, or Both: Strawberry Necklace

Berry Pendant Necklace, $6.80, Forever 21; Strawberry Pendant Necklace, $24, Urban Outfitters; Kenneth Jay Lane Strawberry Necklace, $113, Pink Mascara

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Posted on Jul 6 2007 5:04 pm UTC by samida
Deal of the Day: Billowy Knit Dress

Knit Dress, $19, Francesca's

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Posted on Jul 6 2007 1:56 am UTC by samida
The tale of the traveling tan!

Sugar Travel Tan, $22, Beauty.com

A few weeks ago, a friend of mine sent me one of these little beauty packages that she sends every other blur moon. In this package was  a little bronze tube from the Sugar called Travel Tan. I have used Sugar bronze in the past and it did add a smile and glow to my appearance, but I never became addicted to it like I did with Dior's liquid bronze and Clinique's tranluscent powder bronze. However, for the past couple of weeks I have been yanking this tube out of my purse as I do with my lipgloss.

The ability to touch up your bronze sans the loose powder blowing all over you weekday best is a beauty addicts blessing. Yesterday, as I was sitting outside dodging and punching at flies, it was so nice to be able to touch up my bronze everytime a wave of sweat washed over me! This is a definite must have this summer if you want to take your tan on the go. Plus, worry my beautiful black and brown chicas, its a sheer, golden powder so it will work faboulously on all complexions!

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Posted on Jul 5 2007 11:04 pm UTC by samida
My affair with dresses this season continues!

So I hope everyone had a great 4th of July, because I definitely did! I was able stuff my gut with some of that too-delicious-to-be-legal barbeque that Memphis is known for and I wrapped it up while watching the only crime fun to watch  in Memphis; fireworks! Yes, it was a fun day, but the best part was the chance that I decided to take in my 4th wardrobe.

For holiday's like this (i.e 4th, Memorial, and Labor Day), I usually opt for a pair of shorts and thin yet fem blouse or tee tipped with flip flops...very redundantly different, I know! This year I dared to be different and decided to wear a dress, but not just any dress my favorite style of dress as of the past couple of weeks, a shirtdress!

CASUAL: Steven Alan Pocket Shirt Dress, $87.99, Intuition WORK: Suzi Chin Maggy Boutique Shirtdress, $128, Nordstrom

The shirt dress is so versatile! You can pair it with a pair of simple pumps and wear them to work or slide on a pair of flip flops and make them ultra casual. However, you can rock them as I have with a pair of leggings(when are they going out of style, by the way?) and a pair flats! Its very chic and young! Here are a few shirt dresses that you might want to try out for your closet!

Orange Floral Shirt Dress, $24.99, Fusion Boutique; INC International Concept Shirtdress, $74.25, Macy's; Lacoste Half Sleeve Stripe Polo Shirtdress, $145, Nordstrom; Three Quarter Sleeve Belted Tunic Dress, $150, Intuition

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Posted on Jul 5 2007 9:30 pm UTC by samida
Yay or Nay: Coquette Dress

Anzevino & Florence Coquette Dress, $88, 80s Purple

This dress is for those daring diva/fashionistas. To be more than honest, I would probably wear this dress, but I wouldn't dress/club it up. I would wear this is as a casual dress with some flip flops or flats, big shades and bag. That's just me!

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Posted on Jul 5 2007 6:04 am UTC by samida
Eye Spy: Celeb's Bags

Jimmy Choo Maddy Shiny Leather and Suede Handbag, $1,895 

Prada Python Frame Bag, $2,620, Saks

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Posted on Jul 3 2007 6:39 am UTC by samida
Magic de Marguerite

For the past couple of weeks I was contemplating taking another skip toward the "Big Chop". For those you unaware of what I am talking about, its that point in you and your hair's relationship when the both of you unanomouisly decide that its time to eliminate all the bad things you  have gone through together and start anew. When I say eliminate the bad things I mean chop off all the hair that has been touched by coloring, relaxers, perms...basically, chemicals.

The only chemicals that I have in my hair is some coloring that is still lingering after almost a year. However, if I chop it off I will be cutting off almost half of my hair length. Sorry, but I am just not emotionally strong to take that on again. Therefore, I get my hair trimmed once a month and make sure my ends are WELL MOISTURIZED to prevent severe and diabolical breakage that hair color can do. My latest hair obsession in keeping my hair growing strong and long while it coexhist with color is of course from Carol's Daugther. Its Some of Marguerite's Magic hair dress conditioner. I LUST THIS STUFF! As I patiently wait for the color to be completely trimmed out of my hair, this stuff is allowing me to have soft and healthy natural hair and even occasionally run a curling iron through it without me falling to my knees first and praying that my hair doesn't break from the heat! I'd stock up on this stuff if I was you!

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Posted on Jul 2 2007 5:59 am UTC by samida
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