Oil Control

I've had several women ask me how to keep their makeup from looking greasy...

...Primer! Primers are great for women with or without oily skin as they help to prepare a smooth canvas for application of foundation and smooth fine lines and wrinkles.

However, for oily skin, its important to select a primer with oil control. I recently found a product that works wonderfully, with no oil spells throughout the day...Iman Cosmetics Under Cover Agent Oil Control Primer.

To boot, it'll only run you about $16 bucks! Order here or pick up at your local Target or Walmart.

PYS Pt4: Malin + Goetz Lip Moisturizer

Guys, you lean over and go in for the kill only to find out your lady's lips feel like cardboard. Not cool, huh? Well, trust me, we feel the same way. Well, you're in luck (and so are we)...

Malin + Goetz gel lip moisturizer should do the trick. It's fragrance, color and flavor free and comes in a "man friendly" tube. It's scientifically formulated to instantly restore and repair dry, irritated lips. Deeply penetrates to nourish and hydrate throughout the day and even while you're sleeping.
Runs you about $12.

Smooches...

Preserve Your Sexy & Your Sneakers

Got a mean shoe game and want to keep it that way? Then, this one's for you.

Jason Markk's Premium Sneaker Solution Set will help you preserve your sexy by keeping your kicks looking fresh & clean.
Set is complete with Sneaker Solution & a cleaning brush, packed in a sneaker box. Works well on premium leather, suede and other delicate materials.

Make a Statement.

In one of my earlier posts ('09 Spring/Summer Trends for Women),I've made mention about one of the season's biggest trends--Statement Jewelry.Charm & Chain Online Jewelry Boutique offers many ways to make a satement.

Manhattan based, C&C gives accessory junkies their fix with a selection that addresses a wide spectrum of styles and price points. The boutique features designers like Badgley Mischka and Yummi Glass.
Here are a few of my favorite pieces from each price point.

Be Bold. Make a Statement. Charm & Chain.

Who Ripped the Ruway?

2009 BET Rip the Runway Hosts: Joy Bryant & Derek Luke looked Fab.

First Lady of Style, stylist, June Ambrose vetoed the baggy jean for men. Gentlemen,READ AND HEED, PLEASE! A fitted jean is much sexier on a man. Trash the bag-gy jeans.

This year, several designers were granted the opportunity to showcase their work during urban runway event, BETs Rip the Runway.

Each designer brought a different flair to the runway, but who held true to the name? Johnny Vincent Swimwear, TI's Akoo Jeans and Tees, Korto of Project Runway, Plus sized designs from Douglas Says, Monif C or Sportswear from Byron Lars? You be the judge.

My Makeup Bag Must-Haves

I've received several requests from folks wondering exactly what's in my makeup bag. So, here are my essentials...

My daily skin care regimen consists of cleansing with Intuit Set Me Free Gel Cleanser (or Aura Oxygen Foaming Gel Cleanser) and Clarisonic (which also exfoliates) , followed by Intuit Stripper toner and Anytime, Anywhere moistuizer (or Yes to Carrots, C thru the Night Cream at night to combat dryness).
After moisturizing, I use Murad 2% salicylic acid Acne Treatment Concealer to heal and conceal those "hormonal" nuisances.
Smashbox Halo Hydrating Perfecting Powder foundation provides a breathable, natural everyday look.

I curl my lashes with Sephora's lash curler and add some pop with MAC zoom lash. This combo works wonders, especially on those days when I'm not wearing eyeshadow.

Covergirl Brow and Eye Makers in midnight brown allow me to add natural-looking definition in my brows. An added bonus is that the pencil is CHEAP and comes in a pack of 2.

I tweeze my brows in between waxes with my pink (of course) tweezerman slanted tweezers.



MAC Lip Conditioner spf 15 and Bliss High Intensity hand cream keep my lips and hands moisturized.

Share with me and other readers your makeup bag must-haves.