CRAZY HAIR GROWTH | CROCHET BRAID UPDATE

I can't believe how much my hair has grown over the past week! Looks
like I'll have to take my crochets down but first I thought I'd show you
how the style has held up since installing last week.

Love, L


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5 Minute Makeup for Naturally Glowing Skin

❤ BareMinerals

BareMinerals is a makeup minimalist's friend! When I only have 5 minutes to get out the door or just want an easy breezy look, bareMinerals is my go-to brand. Today I used the Skin Brightening Primer which leaves the skin feeling satiny smooth,  the TouchUp Veil for beautiful glowing skin and swept a bit of Warmth over my checks and forehead. 

Their products really compliment a good #skincare care regimen! 

Founder Of Lingerie Line For Black Women Crowned Entrepreneur Of The Year

Founder of lingerie line for black women crowned Fashion Entrepreneur of the Year

Posted on November 26, 2015 by THEYOUNGEMPIRE

FASHION ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR: Ade Hassan

THE FOUNDER of a nude lingerie line for black women has been named fashion entrepreneur of the year at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2015.

“Happy Thanksgiving to all our US lovelies,” Ade Hassan, founder of Nubian Skin, wrote on the company’s Instagram profile today (Nov 26). “Feeling incredibly grateful today.”

After only one year in business, Ade’s brainchild has been endorsed by the likes of Scandal star Kerry Washington and is stocked in five stores in the UK, two in Portugal and 21 stores in the US. It is also sold through nine websites online.

The 31-year-old got the idea for Nubian Skin while sitting at her desk at her former job, which she described as a “corporate environment”.

“Lingerie is the foundation of every woman’s wardrobe. Being able to have something that matches your skin tone helps you express yourself, and it makes you feel more comfortable in your skin – which is something that every woman should be able to feel,” Ade told XO Necole.

For Ade, it was the frustration of not finding lingerie and hosiery that matched her complexion that helped her discover that there was more to life than underwear that didn’t match her skin.

“I was working in a very corporate environment before Nubian Skin and there was always frustrations of either not finding panty hose that’s my colour or wearing shirts that were quite sheer, but not wanting to always wear a black camisole underneath,” Ade told XoNecole. “Or when you are in a business meeting and your strap is showing or you can tell that you have red bra under a white top; I didn’t want that, I wanted nude, but shops didn’t have my colour.”

AWARD-WINNING: Nubian Skin lingerie line

She explained: “I remember sitting at a desk and the idea just popped into my head, and I said ‘why don’t you just make it?’ So I sent a text to my friend and told her I knew what I wanted to be when I grew up and that was the beginning of my journey.”

She launched Nubian Skin, a self-funded venture, in October 2014, with her savings and financial help from family and friends, and her business has gone from strength to strength since.

“One of the things that we are very conscious of is growing at a healthy pace and not running before we can walk. Ideally, yes, in several years I would love, love, love to have a Nubian Skin flagship shop, but for the time being I want to really make sure we get the product right, and that we are getting what people want,” she told the p

See original article here:  http://theyoungempire.com/2015/11/26/founder-of-lingerie-line-for-black-women-crowned-fashion-entrepreneur-of-the-year/

#1 Black Friday Steals & Deals - 30% Off + Free Shipping

Who's down with saving money? If you LOVE finding high quality products at the best possible price you'll want to follow this blog series now!

This is my 1st post in a series of blogs where I'll provide Black Friday and holiday shopping deals, EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT CODES, Black Friday & Cyber Monday shopping tips and holiday gift guides. So buckle in and get ready to save!

Beauty Deal:
30% OFF + FREE SHIPPING
FOLLICLEANSE STORE-WIDE SALE includes all hair strengthening shampoos, conditioners and vitamin suppliments

When:
NOW - CYBER MONDAY
Starts today through Monday 11/30/2015

Details:
30% OFF + FREE SHIPPING - use coupon code TURKEY at checkout. Shop all Follicleanse hair products here:
http://goo.gl/B4Bfxt.

I'm a huge Follicleanse supporter! As you can see from my picture below, Follicleanse has helped me reach hair growth goals and made my fine hair fuller and healthier! It's a holy grail product & a part of my hair care regiment!

Crochet Braid Update #1: Setting My Hair At Night

Crochet Braids, Day 3:

I've been pineappling my crochets at night by pulling then high on my head, then loosely securing them with a ponytail holder.  Because the back and sides are laid down (and my own hair) I tie a satin scarf around the stuffers and front to keep them neat.

In the morning I shake and go. I'm surprised by how easy this style is to maintain. Maybe I will crochet my whole head next time lol! 

What's your nighttime crochet maintenance routine?

CHARMING CHARLIE'S $10 EVENT!

If you like deals as much as I do check out Charming Charlie today!

They're having a $10 event! You'll find stocking stuffers like $10 scarves, gloves and winter accessories.  And their tops and sweaters are $10 off! 

I picked up a pink top (pictured below)  and burgundy sweater. Both were just $10 bucks!  I also picked up 2 necklace and earrings sets for $2.99 and $3.99 respectively!  Check out out -> https://goo.gl/DYwdjt
#giftideas

Budget Beauty | Best Foundations under $13

I'm obsesses with finding quality products at a great price! That's why I had to share these amazing budget friendly foundations! These foundations have been formulated to provide long lasting coverage and won't cost you a mint! Check them out!

1. REVLON COLORSTAY MAKEUP FOR COMBO/OILY SKIN

$12.99

Foundation smoothes on evenly for a flawless look. ColorStay Makeup with SoftFlex SPF 6 for Combination/Oily Skin by Revlon features SoftFlex technology that will not rub off with normal wear. Oil-free formula looks fresh, feels natural and controls excess oil. (1.0 fl. oz.) Create flawless coverage for up to 16 hours of wear using ColorStay Makeup with SoftFlex SPF 6 for Combination/Oily Skin by Revlon.

2. L'ORÉAL INFALLIBLE PRO-MATTE 24HR FOUNDATION

$12.99

L'Oreal Makeup Designer Paris presents Infallible Pro-Matte 24HR Foundation, air-light texture with a demi-matte finish. For the 1st time, a super gliding mattifying formula with a high water content for maximum comfort that lasts. Contains Shine Defy Blotting Spheres that act like blotting paper to mimic makeup artist gesture, instantly absorbing sweat and oil without disturbing color pigments. Medium coverage. (1.0 fl. oz.) L'Oreal Makeup Designer Paris presents Infallible Pro-Matte 24HR Foundation, air-light texture with a demi-matte finish. For the 1st time, a super gliding mattifying formula with a high water content for maximum comfort that lasts.

3. MAYBELLINE FIT ME MATTE + PORELESS FOUNDATION

$7.99

Fit Me! Matte + Poreless from Maybelline New York goes beyond skin tone matching to fit the unique texture issues of normal to oily skin for the ultimate natural skin fit. While some foundations can exaggerate pores and oily skin, only Maybelline's pore-minimizing foundation contains their genius blurring micro-powders that erase pores and absorb oil for a naturally matte and poreless-looking finish. Dermatologist and allergy tested. Does not clog pores. Oil-free. (1.0 fl. oz.) Fit Me! Matte + Poreless Foundation from Maybelline New York contains their genius blurring micro-powders that erase pores and absorb oil for a naturally matte and poreless-looking finish.

4. L'ORÉAL TRUE MATCH SUPER BLENDABLE MAKEUP

$9.99

Formulated with True Match Technology so you can control coverage and fine-tune it. Ultra-pure formula contains no oils, fragrances, or pore-clogging fillers, so all you see is beautiful, radiant, flawless skin. With Vitamins A and C, wheat germ and grapefruit extract to keep your skin nourished, protected and healthy. (1.0 fl. oz.) True Match Super Blendable Makeup by L'Oreal matches your skin's tone and texture and coordinates perfectly with True Match Powder, Blush, and Concealer.

5. MAYBELLINE FIT ME DEWY + SMOOTH FOUNDATION

$7.99

Maybelline's Fit Me Dewy + Smooth Foundation is face makeup that fits you. No oils, no waxes, no nonsense. Natural coverage that leaves skin the way it was meant to be: fresh, breathing, natural.

Let new know which product you like! I'd love to hear about your results!

Later!  L

NoLyeNap's Easy GLUTEN-FREE Veggie Soup!

Hey guys! If you're looking for quick and easy gluten free vegetarian meal that is clean and the family will love, check out my 13 bean soup recipe. I always get lots of comments and questions whenever I post pictures of it so I thought I'd share the recipe in full with you here!

RECIPE INGREDIENTS:
Beans ( package of 13 bean soup or call from a variety of beans you already possess)

14 oz of diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
1/2 onion
1 bell pepper
1/2 stalk of celery
1 cup carrots
3 cups gluten free vegetable  (chicken or beef broth for a non-vegetarian option)
3 cups of water
2 cups spinach
2 tbs garlic
8 bay leaves
1 tbs turmeric
Basil and thyme (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Chili powder

Prep beans using quick cook method or soak beans overnight. Rinse beans. Combine beans, salt, pepper, bay leaves, turmeric, garlic, rosemary, basil, thyme, water and broth on stock pot and simmer. Sautee onion, bell pepper and celery till soften. Add them to stock pot. Stir and diced tomatoes and carrots. Let simmer for 1 hour. Add spinach. Simmer for 30 minutes or until beans are soft. Enjoy!

OMG! IT'S BACK IN STOCK! Hair & Make-up Lover's Dream!

OMG!! Who else could use one of these? 

I love this! The Smart Sink Tray, is a heat resistant tray that adds extra counter space in bathrooms!

I have a small bathroom with limited counter space, so this tray allows me to spread my products out without having then fall into the sink.  I think it's also great for college students. I'm gifting these to my mentees for use in dorm bathrooms. The Smart Sink Tray is placed on top of the sink. When in use the tray can remain on the sink when running water (e.g. washing hands, brushing teeth), when finished, it can be lifted off the sink, and folded for easy storage. Perfection!  :)

What do you think? Thumbs up or down? Leave a comment below.

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