Hello lovelies! Elle of Beale Street Chic and I are looking forward to seeing you all this Saturday, September 10th at “The Beauty Exchange”. Bring your “gently used” hair and body care products to share and exchange with fellow naturalistas. The Beauty Exchange Saturday, September 10th, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Caritas Village, 2509 Harvard Ave, [...]
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Hello friends! Remember recently when I shared that grapeseed oil was the perfect elixir for the hair and skin? Well, let me introduce its essential oil counterpart: tea tree! I have tea tree oil in my supply at all times, whether its in my first-aid kit or beauty cabinet. Because of its versatility, this oil [...]
Friends, am I the only one who gets lost in the blogosphere? Nowadays, so many talented writers offer valuable information on a myriad of topics, which can be satisfying (okay, sometimes overwhelming, lol) for someone with 1,001 interests like me. And I am still discovering new gems every day! I want to help you navigate [...]
Hello friends! I couldn’t wait to share this “hometown” (Memphis by way of Miami) treasure with you: Liz and Gil of Mi-Me Handmade Body Products. I first had the opportunity to meet the duo behind this unique product line at Beale Street Chic and All Day Natural’s “Beauty, Blogging, and Beyond” celebration this past spring. [...]
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Gather round and pay attention, friends. For those who don’t already know, I just HAD to share with you the perfect elixir for all of your natural beauty needs. No, it’s not some expensive cream or rare potion from the rainforest. You can find this at your local grocery store: grapeseed oil! Where do I [...]
To say that this intriguing young lady is talented is an understatement. Leah Patterson, Founder of Etniq Minerals Cosmetics epitomizes the definition of a Renaissance Woman. With a intense passion and extensive knowledge of natural beauty, skin care, and salsa (!), she is definitely a naturalista you want to get to know. Below, Leah provides [...]
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Have you ever had one of those days in which your outfit was stunning, skin was glistening, your hair just perfect, but oh no….where did those raccoon eyes come from? Oh yes, as much as we adore the little critters of the wild kingdom, we don’t want to model our look after them. Exactly how [...]
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Friends, my inner mixtress has resurfaced. I am ready to get back into the lab (well, actually my kitchen, lol) and start creating some magic. The best part is…I want to share this with you! I am hosting a gathering in which we can get together to experiment, invent and assemble our very own products. These [...]
My transition to all natural products: cosmetics, lotions, soaps was very easy. I was motivated to change my routine after discovering that many traditional deodorants have odious ingredients which are toxic to the body. Savvy Brown has an excellent post, “What’s the Deal with Aluminum and Deodorant? “ on her site. Finding a natural effective [...]
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As for New York City, it is a place apart. There is not its match in any other country in the world. Pearl S. Buck I don’t know if it’s the diverse array of people, dizzying excitement from the streets or the overwhelming abundance of food choices, but New York City has always captivated my [...]
