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If you were around when the BB Cream craze first hit the market, then you probably know about the establishment of CC and DD creams as well. Today we are going to narrow it down to the two most popular: BB and CC, and discuss the differences between the two. First, Where Can I Buy BB and CC Creams? The answer is: anywhere that sells makeup! You can find BB and CC Creams at your local drugstore or department store, and on popular skincare and makeup ecommerce sites like Read More
A couple years ago - I was about 18 or 19 - my aunt signed up to be a Mary Kay® beauty consultant. It was the funniest thing because she did not wear any makeup, nor did she know how to use it. So guess who started running the business? Me. This is where my love for makeup started. I am no makeup expert, and although I am very comfortable with playing on my face, I'd prefer not to be asked to do anyone else's makeup. It usually turns out good, but I'm not comfortable enough. I'd try it on my own Read More
When I was in elementary school, my parents told me that I was a scholar. They said I don't become a student until I get into secondary school. In America, the first year of secondary school is part of middle school (7th grade). I could not wait to become a student. To me, it signified growth and maturity - especially maturity. Although we technically had back to school shopping in Nigeria, it was not officially called that, and the shopping was more about school supplies like books, food and Read More
You know I love recommending TV shows every now and then, right? So, while I was at the BlogHer15 conference, I had the pleasure of being invited to watch the first episode of GRANDFATHERED on FOX. The show premieres this September. To prepare myself, I watched the preview first, and I loved it before I watched because John Stamos! You know John - yes, I call him John like we know each other - is in the league of Men-Who-Get-Finer-With-Age, so this was the perfect role for him. John Stamos Read More
I don't know about you, but I am just about done with this summer. It. Is. So. Hot. And I have told you many times how I don't care to be in a 90 degree weather, much less 100 degrees. But you know what I'm always here for? A cocktail, just the way I like it. I am usually very afraid of mixing drinks because I'm not a bartender, so I never know what to mix or how much to mix, but with the Alizé Passion, because you can practically drink it from the bottle, you can't go wrong. For the purpose Read More
