RIP MUA Extraordinaire - Roxanna Floyd

I was shocked when I read on Sharon Quinn's blog that Make Up Artist, Roxanna Floyd had passed. Many people in the industry are well aware of Floyd's creative genius. She was often praised for her gifts in the Make-up World. She has created magic on many faces that we all love and adore. Some of her celebrity clients include Queen Latifah, Whitney Houston, and Angela Bassett. She was on ANTM with the Queen. According to Quinn's blog, Ms. Floyd was instrumental in developing the Queen Latifah's Collection by Cover Girl. I really love the bronzers from that collection.

Roxanna Floyd will be greatly missed. My heartfelt prayers go out to all of her family and friends.

Congratulations To Mo'Nique!

I want to congratulate Mo'Nique on her Golden Globe and LA Film Critics Awards for best supporting actress in "Precious". I am so proud! Look out for the Oscar. It is definitely hers.

I actually met Mo'Nique in 2006. She is so humble and appreciative. She deserves all of the accolades. Again congratulations!

My 1 Year Anniversary and Happy Founder's Day to the Phenomenal Women Of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated

January 15, 2010 marks the 1 year anniversary of my blog. 2009 was a very eventful year for me. I lost both my mom and grandmother to cancer in less than 2 months apart. As a result of those events I did not blog as often as I would have liked. As I reflect on my life and focus on my future, I am going to live my life as if it is "golden". I have come to realize that life is truly just a moment in time. I am at a lost for words at the devastation that has occured in Haiti. Haiti is my grandfather's home. We just recieved word yesterday that his brother's oldest son had succumbed. Please continue to keep my family and the people of Haiti in your prayers. Most importantly, please donate to the American Red Cross!

Also, Happy Founder's Day to my Sorors! 90 years strong!

Get Your Cuffs

I've notice a fashion trend for 2010. Several blogs have done posts on Fashion Cuffs.

Below you will find links to some of the blogs.

• http://thecurvyfashionista.mariedenee.com/
• http://www.coutureinthecity.com/2010/01/13/cuff-your-wrist-in-style/
• http://www.fashionfille.com/

Please also visit my online store at www.adornmentsbyalicia.com. The following are some of the cuffs you can find on my site for sale.

Hematite Cuff w/ Smoke Rhinestones

Silver Cuff

Stud Cuff

Burnished Brass Cuff

Devastating Earthquake in Hait- 01/12/2010

Please keep our sisters and brothers in Haiti in prayer.

Wyclef is definitely doing his part. If you want to help please visit is foundation's website, http://www.yele.org for various ways to offer assistance. You may also help by, texting Yele(Only in US) to 501 501 and 5 dollars will go toward earthquake relief in Haiti.

Of course, you may visit the American Red Cross website, www.redcross.org for ways to assist.

The following is a list of other organizations that you may contact to assist:

• http://www.unicefusa.org/ .
• http://www.worldvision.org .
• http://directrelief.org/ .
• http://mercycorps.org/ .

To find information about friends and family in Haiti: The U.S. State Department set up a toll-free number to call for information about family members in Haiti: 1-888-407-4747.

FOTD- Smokey Eye with Nude Lip (Maybelline Colorsensational Lipstick in Barely There)

Every since I saw Jessica White in the Maybelline ad for the Colorsensational lipsticks. I had to have the color she wore(Maybelline Colorsensational Lipstick in Barely There). I decided to do a smokey eye with this nude lip. This is definitely a night time look.

Face:


MUFE Mat Velvet + Foundation-#65

MAC Studio Finish Concealer- NC45

Cover Girl Queen Collection Bronzer- Brown Bronze

MAC Blush in Gingerly

Eyes:

L'Oreal Hip Paint in Steely used as base

Ulta Shadow in Gunmetal on lid

MAC Cork blended in crease

NYX Black blended in outer v

Milani Brow Fix Kit in Medium(using highlight in kit as highlighter under brow)

MAC Penultimate Eyeliner-Rapid Black

L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara in Carbon Black

Eye Brows:

Milani Brow Fix Kit in Medium using MAC 266

MAC Eyebrow Pen- Stud

Lips:

MAC Lip Pencil- Cork

Maybelline Colorsensational Lipstick in Barely There

I just love this lipstick, definitely will get a lot of wear from me. It  also contains moisturizers that will keep your lips from becoming dry.

It's Awards Season! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I just love this time of the year, because it is Awards Show Time! I love to see what my favorite celebities are wearing. I also love to see the make-up looks that the Stars are showcasing. Last night the Peoples Choice Awards aired on CBS. I must say that my favorite Brown Beauties did not disappoint. Am I noticing a new trend for Spring 2010? Taraji, Mary and Niecy all wore dresses and gowns that were off one shoulder.



Taraji looked fab in her lavendar gown.



Niecy wore her pink gown like a true princess.



Mary looked beautiful in her gray dress. I love the shoes, Mary!



Of course the Queen looked great in all her looks. I loved the smokey eye.

LOTD-1/6/2010

This is the look I did for today.

Face:
MUFE Mat Velvet + Foundation-#65
MAC Studio Finish Concealer- NC45
Cover Girl Queen Collection Bronzer- Brown Bronze
Ulta Blush, not sure of color

Eyes:
UDPP
L'Oreal HIP DUO- Wicked using MAC 217 and drugstore brand small eye shadow brush
MAC Penultimate Eyeliner-Rapid Black
L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara in Carbon Black

Eye Brows:
Cork Eye shadow using MAC 266
MAC Eyebrow Pen- Stud

Lips:
MAC Lip Pencil- Night Moth
NYX Mega shine Gloss- Golden Mauve

My 2010 Beauty Resolutions

I was inspired by Jamie from Rural Glamour to post my 2010 Beauty

Resolutions.

The List:
1. To take better of my skin. I have to admit I am sometimes to lazy to wash  the make up off of my face.
2.To drink more water. I am going to aim for my 8 glasses a day.
3.To due more looks of the day and post them to my blog. Plus, I want to build my blog and make it better.
4.To perfect the perfect brow. LOL!
5.To be more open to do others makeup. I have a girlfriend who is a stylist and she is always asking me to come to her salon and do the makeup for some of her clients. I always turn her down. I will overcome my nerves and explore working with others.

Review – Carol’s Daughter Almond Cookie Body and Bath Oil

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I have heard such good things about Carol’s Daughter products. One of the gifts I got for Christmas was Some Carol’s Daughter goodies. I received Almond Cookie Body and Bath Oil, Almond Cookie Sea Salt Body Scrub, and Ecstasy Shea Body Lotion. All I can say is that all of the products smell so divine. I have not had a chance to use the Almond Cookie Sea Salt Body Scrub or Ecstasy Shea Body Lotion. I used the Almond Cookie Body and Bath Oil after my shower and was really pleased at how well it moisturized my extremely dry skin. Plus it had me smelling very scrumptious. LOL! I will definitely be buying more of Carol’s Daughter products in the future.  Please visit site and explore the variety of products plus there are how to videos on the site.

LOTD - 12/30/2009

Okay in 2010, I must accomplish one of my goals: To post more looks of the day. This is one I did on 12/30/2009 using the Hello Kitty Lucky Tom Palette and The Body Shop's eye shimmer in copper as a highlight. Face: MUFE MAT Velvet foundation in 65 and Iman's 2nd to None cream to powder foundation in Clay 1. Gingerly Blush and Queen Latifah Bronzer in brown bronze. UD liner in zero. L'oreal 's Carbon Black Mascara. Lips: NYX French Kiss megashine gloss and MAC's Nymphette lipglass.