This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #EndYourDrySkin #WetSkinIsBestSkin #CollectiveBias Since my teenage years, I’ve had a skin condition called Tinea versicolor and HATED it. In addition to this, my skin gets very dry in the summer months. Most days of the year I can control […]
Category Archives: Beauty
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Mar
Mar
I’ve been paying more attention to my body and think a spa day is just what I need. A few weeks ago, my cousin extended an invitation to the steam room and sauna at the W Hotel’s Bliss Spa. It’s been a while since I’ve received any sort of spa treatment; in Thailand, we received a massage […]
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Mar
Mar
PR sample of the elf moisturizing lipsticks was sent for review purposes. As always, opinions expressed are my own. Lately, I’ve been going back to basics with my beauty and hair regimen by using products that are both affordable and have good quality. I’m a huge lover of lipsticks and when e.l.f. cosmetics sends their moisturizing lipsticks, I’m […]
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Feb
Feb
If you’re a longtime follower, you know that I LOVE Carnival time. I haven’t played mas since 2014, but I watch Machel Monday, Soca Monarch, and other streamed events online. Being upset I missed another carnival, I created a carnival makeup look inspired by one of my costumes from Caribana. A post shared by Jo🌟nna E […]
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Feb
Feb
Living in NYC as a millennial blogger means at any given time there is SOMETHING going on after work. These include press events, planned and random meetups with friends, and (when I’m up to it) dates. Most days I don’t want to have time to go back home, so I keep a few beauty essentials in a makeup […]
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Jan
Jan
The Pur Cosmetics Trolls Palette was sent for review purposes. All opinions expressed are my own. Are you a fan of Trolls? I remember my youngest sister having one when we were kids. It had big eyes, the craziest hair and was dressed up in a Santa suit. I don’t remember where it came from, but we […]
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Dec
Dec
I received the Curél Hydra Therapy Wet Skin Moisturizer for my review. As always, opinions expressed are my own I’ve lived in NYC my whole life and I have yet to appreciate the wintertime outside of the holidays. Having visibly dry skin when winter comes around isn’t attractive so like my hair, I had to create […]
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100+ Caribbean and Black Owned Businesses to Support
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Nov
Nov
Growing up I lived in a predominately black neighborhood with a number of Caribbean and Black owned businesses like laundromats, restaurants, hair salons, grocery stores, and more. As I’ve gotten older I’ve seen the neighborhood change drastically and it hurts to see some of these businesses close due to gentrification and their children not wanting […]
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Nov
Nov
I received the E.L.F. Cosmetics Fall Refresh Box in exchange for a full E.L.F. Skincare Review. All opinions are my own. Since I turned 30 this year, I’ve been focusing more and more on skincare. E.L.F Cosmetics must’ve known because I recently received their Fall Refresh box. The box contained items I can use for […]
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Nov
Nov
This post “Best Fall Lipstick Colors for Brown Skin” is not sponsored, but contain some affiliate links. For more information on the sponsored post and/or affiliate link policy, please click here. Out of all the makeup I have, I LOVE neutral, dark and rich lipsticks, especially when Fall and Winter seasons come around. From liquid mattes […]