Chanel No. 5-The Remix

So I went to an amazing art exhibit and saw this painting. Love this artist's interpretation of the classic scent.

SPRINGING FORWARD

"See I'm just forward looking, that's how I really see,
See while you Valentines, I'm thinking Christmas trees."- Lupe Fiasco, "Beamin"

Though it is still very much winter around my parts, as evident by my heavy scarf and thick gloves, I have been anxiously waiting for Spring so I can try out some new looks. Here are just a few: 

Baby-pink makeup palettes (and clothes)

Big bangs

Tribal head scarves interwoven in braids

Orange lipstick+orange nail polish+specs=yes, please (have adored this L'OReal ad for some time by the  by)

My obsession with nail art is sure to continue, only in brighter, bolder designs 

ORGANIZED CHAOS

      The jewelry station

                                                         

Ok, so judging by the looks of my vanities, I may need to bump my yearly Spring purge up a few weeks...

The beauty station...after I cleaned it.

Eh, actually I think I will wait until April to dive into this project lol #overwhelming 

BEAUTY EDITOR MIKKI TAYLOR SPEAKS AT LADIES DAY PROGRAM

                                                             Photo from: Trendy Africa

This weekend,  Essence  beauty and cover director turned editor-at-large Mikki Taylor spoke to a group of over 400 hundred women Saturday morning at Russell Road Church of Christ's 23rd annual Ladies Day Program in Louisiana. 

With over 30 years as the magazine's beauty editor, Taylor has had the opportunity to follow some of the most beautiful, stylish African-American women around, including First Lady Michelle Obama, who is the inspiration of her latest book "Commander In Chic: Every Woman's Guide to Managing Her Style Like a First Lady."  In her speech, she stressed the importance of having your priorities straight and firm grasp on your self worth and spirituality.  


"It has all to do with what we will and what we won't concede to turn your truth," Taylor has said. "I don't wish to see us do more, we wish to see us be more." 


Taylor is also the spokesperson for AMBI skincare, a division of Johnson & Johnson. 

To find out more about Taylor's beauty advice, career, and motivational speaking , please visit: http://www.mikkitaylorenterprises.com/

BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL IN JAPAN

I know people feel a certain way about this, but I think this is kind of dope. First of all, I have an ongoing affinity for Japanese girls anyway; their style is just crazy creative and inspiring. [Insert one of my favorite blogs JapanStreets]...Dreaming about the day I go to Japan.

I thought it was quite fascinating the extent to which African-American features-hair, skin, lips-and swag quite frankly are coveted in Japan among its young people. They are beyond dedicated to cosmetically alternating their appearance to look like African-Americans. I am fan of cultural cross blending, so I had to share.