The BrownFace B.E.E.

This Blog Has Moved!!!

2009-05-02T17:14:00.001-07:00

This blog has moved to The BrownFace BEE hosted by Onsugar.com. Please come check me out over there!! See you soon!!

2009-04-07T05:56:00.000-07:00

Meet Brooke - Harlem Heights
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Flat-Twist Tut!

2009-03-31T07:58:00.000-07:00

This young lady is pretty new to Youtube, but has really been killing it with her plethora of natural hair styles. If you are contemplating going natural and are thinking you may not have many styling options, you need to check her out. She has given me some great suggestions via her videos. Check out her tut on flat twisting. Now I think I'm pretty creative with my hair, but this is one thing I have not quite mastered.

No Heat Curls

2009-03-24T12:50:00.000-07:00

I know I no longer have straight hair, but this made me drool. Where were you Judy, when I needed a no heat approach!!!! I think I can still try this once my hair grows out some more. It will just be the kinky version. Straight gals, take notes.

Haute or Not?

2009-03-24T11:29:00.000-07:00

I posted this at The BEE and thought I should post over here, as well, since this is a beauty and fashion blog. These are my walkers for Spring (ummm, don't confuse them with walking shoes...HA!). I know I shouldn't be shopping, being I'm living off of unemployment funds, but the DH hit me off with a nice sum of cash. Dreams do come true folks.

What do you think? Money well spent?

Michael Kors Fall 2009

2009-02-25T15:38:00.001-08:00

Fashion Week has ended and this was the first time I was not in my beloved NYC to catch the news headlines and glimpses of the stars that show out. I am subscribed to FashionTV on Youtube, so I've been filled in on the new collections and shows. I'm starting with Michael Kors for my first FW post. I'm usually a fan of Mr Kors (hasv you seen any of his shoes and boots...WHOWEE), but I don't like this collection. Maybe it's the colors? Most of the dresses seem like they were made from mom's drapes?? JMO (just my opinion)...

What do you think? The only pieces I am feeling are the accessories. I'm hoping the coming Fall season will not be boring when it comes to fashion. Last fall fashion was very exciting. Of course it would have been when I had no income...UGH!

I'll be posting some of my favorite collections, so stay tuned...

How To Remove Knots and Tangles

2009-02-08T12:47:00.000-08:00

I thought this was a great video that shows us naturals/curlies how to detangle and remove those unwanted knots. I get these alot and they are MUEY annoying.

Good Hair - A Documentary by Chris Rock

2009-01-25T14:15:00.001-08:00

What's Your Signature Style

2009-01-23T12:39:00.000-08:00

I think I already knew mine. Well, not really, but I know I love the drama of clothes. I rarely do neutrals and need to be seen...lol

Your Signature Style is: Definitely Dramatic
The richness of life is expressed in everything you do and everything you wear. You are a show-stopper, a burst of high energy and excitement. You instinctively know how to mix things up, whether it's in the patterns and accessories that define your wardrobe or putting the right people together. When you walk into a room the lights go on. Completely optimistic, you face everything with a dazzling smile. For you, it's always "lights, camera, action."

Want to find your signature style? Take Spiegel's Signature Style Quiz

MAC got a Makeover and My First FOTD!

2009-01-21T19:53:00.000-08:00

I just found out that MAC has changed the layout of the site. I am UBER excited. I LOVE IT!!!! It is so technologically advanced and pleasing to someone as creative as me!! I'm such a MAC Whore. Everytime I go in there, they are like B**** where my money...lol And I willingly hand it over :-)

Check out the MAC Makeover!

FOTD
Heeyyyyyyy, this is my first Face of the Day post and I am so excited. I love looking at FOTD's around the net.

Eyes
Lid - Sacred eyeshadow by Nixie Cosmetics
Crease - MUFE #92
Brow Highlight - MAC Blush in Trace Gold
Lips
MAC's Mattene Lipstick in Bling (LE)

Brunettes, Blondes, Redheads

2009-01-19T09:20:00.000-08:00

Check out what I got from MAC's first collection of the year. I really like this collection.

On the REAL...

2009-01-15T18:00:00.000-08:00

I admit it, I watched the whole silly season of Real Chance of Love. For a girl who is currently unemployed it was MUEY entertaining. On a more important note: Why does REAL from Real Chance at Love have the best hair I've ever seen on a male or female? Who is his stylist? If by CHANCE (ha!) you are reading this: CALL ME!

On another note: Why doesn't Chance just come out the closet already. I knew he wasn't going to choose any of the women...UGH!

Oh My!

2009-01-11T20:31:00.000-08:00

This You tuber is PHENOMENAL !! She is doing a 'Beauty Thru The Ages' series and this is her latest installment. Check out her Twiggy Inspired Look. All I have to say is WOW!! I so want to try those bottom lashes!

Now I know the Economy must be bad...

2009-01-06T06:16:00.000-08:00

Because MAC is having another sale on all their products?? Uh-ohhhhhh... The sale is only valid online and would have been even better if they offered free shipping. But hey, a sale is a sale. This doesn't happen very often (or will it), so take advantage if you have the funds.

Save 25% off everything* online. Use offer code MACFF9 at checkout. Excludes VIVA GLAM products. Offer is valid through 11:59pm EST on January 8th, on orders shipped to US and Canadian addresses only.

First MAC Collection of 2009

2009-01-05T16:21:00.000-08:00

I had a chance to preview the new collection that will be launching, this Thursday, at MAC stores and counters: Brunette Blonde Redhead.

I was in NYC this weekend and took a trip to the MAC Pro store (note to reader: they usually get new collections a week before the regular stores launch). The display case was not out yet, but the MUA was kind enough to bring out all of the items for me to preview. I see a number of things I want for this collection and will have to break the pockets to get. There is something for everyone and the collection will boast three new brushes. A long overdue smudge brush, a smaller blender version to the 224 and a cheek brush. There is also one MSF (Mineralized Skin Finish) that is to die for! Here is a list of the items from the collection.

Lipstick

Chignon (Brunette) Red plum (Glaze)
What A Do! (Brunette) Neutral pink coral (Frost)
Marquise d’ (Redhead) Sandy cream peach (Lustre)
Blow Dry (Redhead) Pink coral (Lustre)
B-Babe (Blonde) Rich pink (Frost)
All’s Fair (Blonde) Light purple pink (Lustre)

Lipglass

Quick Tease (Brunette) Red purple
Soft Wave (Brunette) Tan bronze
Live and Dye (Redhead) Cool pink
Red Devil (Redhead) Coral orange
Strawberry Blonde (Blonde) Deep pink red
Peroxide (Blonde) White pink

Eye Shadow

Deep Shade (Brunette) Dusty blue (Frost)
Henna (Brunette) Dark gold (Veluxe Pearl)
Femme-Fi (Brunette) Frosty golden cream (Veluxe Pearl)
Flip (Redhead) Bronze gold (Frost)
French Cuff (Redhead) Burgundy purple (Lustre)
100 Strokes (Redhead) Ice pink (Frost)
Pincurl (Blonde) Dusty white (Frost)
Knight (Blonde) Dark grey (Veluxe pearl)
Top Knot (Blonde) Deep black purple (Velvet)

Brow Set

Show Off (Brunette) Full-bodied brown
Girl Boy (Redhead) Fawned over blondette
Clear (Blonde) Colour free

Eye Kohl

Smolder (Brunette) Intense black
Teddy (Redhead) Dark-eyed bronze
Phone Number (Blonde) Smudgy charcoal

Mineralize Skinfinish

Brunette Soft coral to copper bronze degrade
Redhead Gold to salmon pink degrade
Blonde Soft pink to rose degrade

Brushes

165 Brush Tapered cheek, highlight brush (LE)
214 Brush Short shader brush (MAC stores)
226 Brush Small tapered blending brush (LE)

MAC is Having A Sale

2008-12-22T19:17:00.000-08:00

I cannot believe my pretty brown eyes! MAC is having a sale! Never in a million years would I have thought to see the day. They are having a sale on their holiday gift sets. Run, not walk, to your local MAC store because these will be flying off the shelves like hot cakes. Purchase at www.maccosmetics.com.

MAC has really been dishing out the collections this year and their are even more coming out in the New Year. Save those pennies!

Black Out

2008-05-29T21:35:00.000-07:00

Today, I decided to stop in the neighborhood Sephora to pick up a free sample mentioned in a magazine. So, this in itself is a joke, because when I go to Sephora I can't just go in for what I went for. After spending 55 minutes more than I wanted to and was finally about to make my purchase, the cashier reminding me of one of the most talked about mascaras to date: Diorshow Black Out Mascara. I've avoided the mascara for months, but today I said "what the hell." I immediately came home to try out this famous product. I was NOT dissapointed. The product was every bit of what I heard about it. It lengthened, provided drama and volume. I'm even privy to say that it was worth every dollar of the 24 I paid for it. My MAC Zoom Lash is the only other mascara that provides this kind of 'WOW' factor, but it takes more coats to get there.

This product gets two thumbs up!
www.sephora.com

MAC NEO Sci-Fi Collection

2008-05-28T13:28:00.000-07:00

If you are BrownFace that likes to play it safe with your make-up choices, I would suggest you run out and buy some products from this collection. It is very brown girl friendly. The shadows are for very natural looks and so are the lipglasses. Actually, the lipglasses are my favorite products in this collection. Other than that, this collection was not very impressive if you love color or drama. View the full collection at www.maccosmetics.com.