Hey Beautiful! So I learned to bake in my 7th grade home economics class. The first recipe I perfected was for oatmeal cookies. It was so simple, but so good. After that, I baked all the time. I spent several early mornings baking at 5 AM before catching the school bus so I could share treats with my classmates. For the most part, I stopped baking in college and grad…
Hey Beautiful! It’s been a minute. Well, more like a year and a half. Since my last post, a global pandemic began, I finished grad school, and I moved back to DC. With that recap done, let’s move on to the post… My 25th birthday is around the corner and I’ve been reflecting on my life a lot these days. Yesterday, it occurred to me that…
Hey Beautiful! August is ending. School is starting. Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte has returned. And brands continue to churn out products like there’s no tomorrow. ColourPop released the Blue Moon Pressed Powder Palette back in May. Blue is my favorite color and I’ve been trying some new things, so I decided to purchase it. For $12.00 plus tax (and shipping), you get a 9…
Hey Beautiful! Happy June! I’m trying something new today. Instead of a review, I want to discuss a release I’m super excited about. For the uninitiated, we’re currently celebrating Pride Month. I’m sure you’ve noticed that a lot of brands have joined the bandwagon with rainbow-themed products, but one brand has really set an example. Do you know which…
Hey Beautiful! I hope spring is treating you well. We have some chilly days and some nice days here in New York City. I don’t know about you, but I cannot wait for consistently warm weather. I began following Chentilly Cosmetics, a fairly new black-owned, indie brand, on Instagram last year. Not long after, they released the Suns Out Buns Out Eyeshadow Palette. Suns Out Buns Out…
Hey Beautiful! It’s still winter here in the Northern Hemisphere, but I have fall on my mind. Today, Flashback Friday, I’m sending autumnal vibes your way. My idea of fall makeup includes a rust or gingerbread-colored lipstick. I’ve been on the hunt for such a shade for a few years now, but no product has quite matched my vision. So imagine my excitement…