Good Hair: the movie

" If your hair is relaxed then white people are relaxed, if your hair is nappy then their not happy"

Paul Mooney

I just saw "Good Hair" today, and I honestly thought it was beating a dead horse. It was funny and my boyfriend, who isn't black, said that it was informative and that he "felt privileged I allowed him to touch my hair. " But for those of us who are black, how informative or even insightful was this movie? Yes it was funny, I found myself just giggling at most of it. But it really broke my heart when I was looking at little girls getting relaxers in their hair...wtf? I don't remember any girls in my class getting their hair relaxed till at least 6th grade, I was able to hold out till 8th grade but promptly went back to my natural state.

And another thing, those silly high school girls who basically blasted the natural girl by saying her hair made her looked "unkempt" if she went in for a job interview. This is what our young girls think of themselves, that whats in their brains isn't as important as whats on their head. I've seen so many women with bad hair thats relaxed its not funny. Hanging onto shoulder length by three straggly, fried, discolored ends...but they look "professional". Sigh. I dunno you guys, I knew watching that movie would aggravate me but damn. I wanna hear what you all have to say on the movie if you've seen it.

Oh and about the business dealing with OUR hair being taken over by whites and asians....that needs to end NOW!

Nail Color of the Month: Fortune Teller from China Glaze

This shade is so gorgeous, just in time for Halloween. It's called Fortune Teller and its exclusively available at Sally's Beauty Supply. On my pinky nail there is the matte finisher from China Glaze as well, you can see the difference. The matte makes it just that more creepy for Halloween!

NARS Holiday Collection 2009

"For the holidays, I think its a great time to feel beautiful...with a little bit of movie star attitude"
Francois Nars

Eurydice: Bordeaux with hints of iridescent blues and coal rich with metallic greens make for a modern holiday pairing. US $32

Taiga: A surprising contrast of bright, yet intense hues in the sheerest of textures. US $32
Brousse: Deep, subtly shimmering hues of eggplant and the darkest wood create an earthy, yet sophisticated palette. US $32

Mousson: A shimmering, spicy pine named for the monsoon – natural and unpredictable. It has richness and depth, yet allows for a surprising range of intensity. US $21

Skorpios: An irresistibly iridescent copper named for the alluring Greek isle of the famous and flamboyant. US $24
Aigle Noir: A smoky black infused with gold shimmer named for the rare, dark raptor that soars the Himalayas. US $24
Goddess: A cool, divinely ethereal, glistening pink champagne that’s worthy of worship. US$24

Rogue Andalou: Lasting and lustrous, like its namesake region – this classic, incandescent candy apple red nail hue is sultry, sexy and steeped in tradition. US $16

Toundra: This richly pigmented Barolo wine shade is creamy, long-lasting and matte for strong, seamless color and a perfectly defined pout. US $24
Pop Life: Coat lips with this bold, bright and modernly matte holly–red hue that slips on with a velvety texture – a new holiday staple. US $24

Luxor the Multiple: An iridescent pink to be used on eyes, cheeks, lips and body. Use to create shimmering accents, contours and a perfect, glowing complexion. US $37

MAC Lipsticks for Women of Color

Finally I got around to doing the MAC Lipsticks for Women of Color. Like I said in the video, these are not the only colors you can wear. These are simply ones I find to be the most flaterring for me and also ones I've read or gotten the best feed back from other WOC.

Neutrals: Siss, Touch, Honeyflower, Shag, O


Pinks: Hot Gossip, Craving, Up the Amp, Impassioned, Snow Orchid, Girl About Town

Purples: Violetta, Rebel, Faultlessly, Cyber

Reds: Spice It Up, Ruby Woo, MAC Red, Kanga Rougue

Sephora F&F Sale!

Its that time of year again, the friends and family sale from Sephora is on starting October 19th (Happy BDay to me!) to November 2nd. It gives you 20% off your entire purchase off anything in the store or online. The code is FF2009. I can't wait to get my hands on some more NARS blushes and some MUFE gear. Enjoi your shopping spree, I will!

What i'm Loving in October: Urban Decay Box of Shadows Vol. 2

If you missed this box the first time, please don't make the same mistake twice!!! Since i'm a huge Urban Decay fan i'm a little biased but when I say this box is amazing I mean it. It has 16 wonderfully pigmented shades which are all too gorgeous on any skin tone, as a bonus you get two UD 24,7 liners in bourbon and zero (brown and black) as well as a mini primer potion. You also get 6 brand new shades exclusive to the palette. Swatches below and I wish they were more true to color :) * indicates new shade

Perversion, Gunmetal, Ectasy, AC/DC*

Nylon*, Sellout, Mushroom, Sphynx*

Half Baked, Twice Baked, Midnight Cowboy Rides Again, YDK
Jinx*, Flipside, Homegrown*, Misdemeanor*

Style Black Swatches

So finally I got my hands on the Style Black Collection, and i'm quite happy with my latest haulage. Enjoi




left photo no flash: Night Violet with Blackfire Glimmergloss on top (top), Night Violet (bottom), Midnight Media (right)

right photo w/flash: Night Violet (left), Midnight Media (right)

The Night Violet is beautiful and goes on the lips like a dream, with Blackfire glimmerglass on top it looks drop dead gorgeous. Blackfire by itself is like a deep plum color and its wearable for the day, not too much glitter to worry about. Now Bling Black glimmerglass is very glittery and on those who have brown lips it can turn them green if nothing is on underneath. Midnight Media is another really pretty color, its supposed to be black but it looks like a very deep eggplant. Darker than Cyber lipstick but lighter than black. Of course a lipliner can change that. I skipped Black Knight lipstick, it went on the lips streaky...not good.




left photo no flash: Guilt by Association (top), Cinderfella (bottom) both with no base
middle photo no flash: Black greasestick (top), Guilt by Association (middle), Cinderfella (bottom) both with black greasestick underneath
right photo w/flash: Black greasestick (top), Guilt by Association (middle), Cinderfella (bottom) both with black greasestick underneath

These are so amazingly glittery! Without a base they're fairly sheer but pretty nonetheless. Once you put a base underneath, they pop and are hawt! The greasepaint stick isn't straight black, it has a purple tint to it and it works! Gorgeous. Young Punk (purple) and Blue Flame are pretty colors but for me they just didn't jump out like "Buy me!"



MAC nailpolish in Seriously HIP. I wanted this color because its the most unique out of the three. Black nailpolish is a dime a dozen and I see a few different colors like Baby Goth Girl (basically Beauty Marked in nail polish form). But this one is dark olive green with hints of gold and its going to be gorgeous for the fall.

Now the volcanic ash exfoliator and mask. Love em both. The exfoliator left my skin feeling really soft and somewhat bright. All the dull dead skin was gone, my skin afterwards wasn't irritated or overly dry. The mask is fun, it comes out looking dark gray and kinda freaking looking. I left it on for about 5 minutes then washed it off. Word of warning, when the water hits your face the mask heats up. Yes, like you got a burst of hot air on your face! It felt good but what that does is heats up the oils and lubricates the skin. I washed it off and my skin looked great.

Must Haves: Both the volcanic Ash Mask and Exfoliator, Night Violet Mattene lipstick, Baby Goth Girl and Seriously HIP nail polishes, All four of the MES, Blackfire glimmerglass, penultimate pen liner (perm), and Black greasepaint stick

Good to Have: Bling Black glimmerglass, Smoulder eyeliner (perm but i'm waiting for Feline to come back), Cream color bases in Bat Black and Black

Pass: Black Knight lipstick, Blackware glimmerglass

Style Black Collection

The day has arrived. The Style Black Collection from MAC has arrived! Of course I can't get my hands on my stuff till friday, I'm going to go check it out today. I just have to say I can't wait to get my hands on my volcanic ash exfoliator and mask. More to come!

Lipstick ($14.00 U.S. / $16.50 CDN)

• Black Knight Creamy true black (Cremesheen) (Limited Edition)

Mattene ($14.50 U.S. / $17.50 CDN)

• Midnight Media Dense matte black (Limited Edition)
• Night Violet Deep purple grape (Repromote) (Limited Edition)

Glimmerglass ($18.00 U.S. / $21.50 CDN)

• Bling Black Sheer black with gold pearl (Limited Edition)
• Blackfire Sheer black with pink purple pearl (Limited Edition)
• Blackware Creamy true black (Limited Edition)

Mineralize Eye Shadows ($19.00 U.S. / $23.50 CDN)

• Cinderfella Black with silver pearl (Limited Edition)
• Young Punk Black with pink purple pearl (Limited Edition)
• Gilt by Association Black with gold bronze pearl (Limited Edition)
• Blue Flame Black with blue pearl (Limited Edition)

Grease Paintstick ($17.50 U.S. / $21.00 CDN)

• Black Intense black (Limited Edition)

Penultimate Liner ($16.50 U.S. / $20.00 CDN)

• Rapidblack True black (Permanent)

Eye Kohl ($14.50 U.S. / $17.50 CDN)

• Smolder Intense Black (Permanent)

Cream Colour Base ($16.50 U.S. / $20.00 CDN)

• Black Creamy True black (Limited Edition)
• Bat Black Burgundy black with pink pearl (Permanent at PRO)

Nail Lacquer ($12.00 U.S. / $14.00 CDN)

• Nocturnelle True black (Cream) (Permanent)
• Seriously Hip Black with gold particle pearl (Frost) (Limited Edition)
• Baby Goth Girl Black with pink and purple pearl (Frost) (Limited Edition)

Brushes

• #214 Short Shader Brush Short, rounded, double-chiselled brush with soft, natural bristles. Can be used with shadow to line and smudge around the lash line and very effective for densely shading lids. (Permanent) ($23.00 U.S. / $27.50 CDN)

Volcanic Ash Exfoliator ($19.50 U.S. / 23.50 CDN)

For all skin types. Volcanic ash (in the form of mineral-rich clay), sugar crystals and natural enzymes combine to exfoliate and remove excess oils from the skin. 3.4oz (Limited Edition)

Volcanic Ash Thermal Mask ($19.50 U.S> / $23.50 CDN)

VATM contains natural volcanic ash to cleanse and treat the skin. The mineral-rich ash works with oat kernel flour to help absorb excess oil from the skin’s surface. A combo of natural oils (lavendar, sunflower, safflower seed and evening primrose) help lubricate the skin, leaving it feeling soft and moisturized. It helps to even out the skin’s texture and leaves the skin feeling smooth and perfected for makeup application. The unique formula glides effortlessly onto the skin, allowing ample playtime. The mask heats up on the skin when used with water and removes impurities from the surface, leaving skin looking radiant and fresh. Use 1-3 times a week. Derm-tested, non-acnegenic and for all skins. 3.4oz (Limited Edition)