Ponytail & Bang Bang

❤ H E Y  L O V E  B U G S ! !
If you follow my social media accounts then you are aware. Aware that I like to switch my hair up and that I am *gasp* lazy!! So I have been rocking this very simple and sleek look lately. I get asked this question a lot... How do you get all of your hair in that ponytail piece?!? Well I only wear this combo indoors or if I am going to take pics. I can't keep a hairstyle in for too long. If you have coarser hair than myself, you can still do this.


What You Will Need

Brush
Ponytail holder/Scrunchie (no metals)
Gel for a sleeker and more polished look (if you would like to see one let me know)
Bang piece


What You Will Have To Do

If you need to comb your hair out, do so! Put your hair into a tight bun on the top of your head. Putting it on the top of your head makes it easier when you add the pieces to make the look. After the bun is placed, take your instant pony and secure it around the base. Take the drawstring and wrap it around the base as well. It helps when you want to secure it. Then you just take your bang piece and stick it on your head! Simple, Quick, easy and to the point.

I like to be able to take my hair out after a flick, I can't keep fake hair in for too long, next couple of weeks will be hard for me!


I know I will get a question about this, my hair was in a braid out prior to the ponytail. I wanted to quickly record it because I will be protective styling my hair next week. Hint hint.. Some more hair videos are on the horizon! Liked my makeup in this video? It's my no foundation routine with Montenegro by Amrezy on the lips.

No Foundation Routine:  https://youtu.be/3VuasiWcM2g

Amrezy Lapland Review: https://youtu.be/nPp5XNYTobk


What are your favorite lazy girl styles?

GRWM Holiday Party

Hey love bugs! I know that we all love to get dressed up [ sometimes ].. So I wanted to show this affordable outfit that I put together. One second it's cold in NYC and the next... not so much! So I decided to wear something I could wear in cool and cold weather. I paired a camel long sleeved dress with black pieces. I wish I had a watch for this look though. So wanna know how much I paid for the dress? $8 and free shipping from China. The quality is actually good surprising enough. I had it in my head it was going to be cheap quality. I was pleasantly surprised. What are some of your favorite pieces for this Holiday Season? I will link the makeup tutorial as soon as it's live!

I got the dress from Amazon like previously stated. It came in less than a week. [ still waiting on my other items ] the dress was 7.89. 

Jenny Trinh Women Turtleneck Long Sleeve Slim Bodycon Wrap Tunic Pencil Midi Dress https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019GUEL3G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_sVaEwbMM5YY0R 

The shoes are from Payless! Yes you read right. I got these bad boys a year ago and couldn't find them on the site. But I will search they were 29.99. 

I got this purse from Justfab a few years ago and it's still ticking! I got it for free cause I had purchased boots. But the standard price for their items. 39.95 but it's no longer on their site. 

The coat is from Boohoo. Now it's a one size fits all and you know how those go. Hit and miss. I read a review and went with it... They have better coats for my size in the Plus area that look the same.  This fits well except for the arms for me. So if you gain weight in your arms like me this is a no go. If you don't... GET THIS COAT! It is literally so warm. http://www.boohoo.com/usa/trench-coats-and-macs/kate-belted-shawl-collar-coat/invt/azz08887 

What are you guys wearing this Holiday season. 

Urban Decay Electric Palette Tutorial

❤ H E Y  L O V E  B U G S ! !
Here is my first look with the Urban Decay Electric Palette! I have been wanting to play in this for so long and just didn't want to dent the eyeshadow.. I know I am not the only one! lol but it was a quick look!

P R O D U C T S
⇢ ELF Hydrating Moisturizer
⇢ Bare Minerals Prime Time
⇢ Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade in Dark Chocolate
⇢ Maybeline Fit Me color 30 Cafe
⇢ Revoln Color Stay 400 Caramel
⇢ Mac Studio Fix Powder NC 50
⇢ La Pro Conceal
⇢ Rimmel Stay Matte in Translucent
⇢ Lorac Primer
⇢ NYX Jumbo Pencil in Milk
⇢ Urban Decay Electric Palette
⇢ Gel Liner
⇢ ELF Liquid Liner
⇢ Kendall by Lena Lashes
⇢ Black Radiance Rich Mahogany and Mocha
⇢ Nars Albatross
⇢ ELF Mist and Skin
⇢ B.S.N Auto Liner in Chocolate
⇢ Mac Velvet Teddy
⇢ Peace Love Mod by BhCosmetics

2016 Hyundai Tucson NYC Drive

Hey Love Bugs!!!

How are you guys doing? I know, I know long time no see! I am back with a vengeance though! So if you are subscribed to my Youtube channel you would have already known. I got the chance to drive around New York for Hyundai's recently redesigned midsize crossover vehicle, the 2016 Tucson.



Now you all know I am not going to give you all of the car guy talk ( no offense but it goes over my head). This was the first time journalists had the chance to test drive the vehicle before the model hit dealer showrooms this month.

According to some sources, crossovers are one of the top-selling vehicles. Hyundai has re-invented the popular segment by adding industry first features into the Tucson.

Here is the itinerary of what was in the email. 

Drive details:

We will start downtown in Manhattan’s fantastic Chelsea neighborhood with a product presentation on the all-new vehicle, followed by a scenic drive up the Palisades Interstate Parkway, a jaunt through Harriman State Park, and a return trip down to NYC for lunch. 

Some highlights from our event will include:

·         Presentation and interview opportunities with Hyundai executives

·         Opportunities for B-roll footage with NYC landmarks as the backdrop

·         Opportunity to drive the all-new Tucson

Now on to my review!

I personally liked how quiet this vehicle was! I could hear if someone honked but not the noises that normally come with driving in NYC. I liked the size of this vehicle as well. As a mother I would like to say the fact the trunk opens without needing to dig in my pocket is a great addition to the vehicle. I think they had us moms in mind when they thought of this! Well actually for anyone who doesn't want to put things down to pick it up again. I also liked the fact the crossover maneuvered in traffic with ease. I never felt like we were gonna hit someone or something and it went around corners in a wonderful way. It was also comfortable in the back. I also loved the amount of control on the steering wheel for music and navigation and also volumes.


Cons would have to be the censors! I love that they keep us safe but unfortunately if you give someone space in front of you and someone is on your ass, it will keep going. It is very sensitive and lasts a bit longer than I prefer as well.


All in all I liked this vehicle. Would I recommend it? Depends on what you are looking for but ultimately I say yes!


If you want specs on where to get this and more of milage and gas then check this link out! The All New 2016 Tucson


Love you guys!! Let me know what specific information you would like for me to cover in my next car review!!!

Mitsubishi Mirage 2015 in Plasma Purple

                                        



Hey Love Bugs,

First let me say thank you to Mitsubishi and Drive STI for the opportunity! This was an amazing experience and honestly I enjoyed their level of professionalism. In this review I won't only give you stats but I will talk about how it went on these New York streets. If you want a full blown review as far as the car enthusiast side, I won't be able to provide that. If you are a mom who is on the go and are looking for something then continue reading.

This vehicle was very small and honestly when I saw it I was taken aback. I didn't think it would seat me, let alone my family. I am 5 feet 8 inches and a full figured woman and this didn't cause a single problem for me. I sat comfortably behind the wheel and was able to maneuver very well through streets. It is very smooth of a ride and I enjoyed it thoroughly. My daughter who is 8 loved it as well. She sat in the back and was just smiling and enjoying herself greatly. She told me she felt safe in the car, not only cause of her moms impeccable driving skills ( lol ). So far there's nothing but pro's? Well honestly its cause I liked the car. ( I will get into the cons a little further down) It was easy to drive and even in these crazy unpredictable streets of Brooklyn ( if you have ever been to Brooklyn you would know why I keep bringing emphasis to this). I found it easy to avoid collisions from other bigger cars and even buses who didn't stay in their lanes. I didn't feel intimidated nor afraid of the power on this car. I also drove a far distance and never had an issue with the car. The beginning of the week was great...

Now as far as Cons, I would say the cons are that though it isn't the ugliest car, for my personal taste it isn't the most appealing ( it gets you where you need to go so that's what should matter). My friends and neighbors loved it and so did my daughter and mother. I wish the air conditioning had a vent in the back so that the ones suffering in the back from the heat wouldn't have to wait for the air to circulate. Though I didn't take my family places I made them all sit in the car and it seated all 5 of us comfortably. Now why do I say the beginning of the week was great? Well living in my area they just put up a new sign in the middle of trees for alternate side parking changes. The day I was supposed to move it, I hadn't in time and of course I got a ticket. I was very disappointed in myself because I placed an alarm in my phone so as to move it on the one day I was supposed to. Just to have them change the day and me and 3 other cars got a ticket. New York loves tickets and I officially am a victim of it. I paid it as soon as I went outside. That day had been a long day and because there were so many graduations and kids getting out of school I left the car there for the remainder 3 days. I refused to move it because I see the reason people don't get cars in New York. Streets are cramped but the car drove through with not a scratch a dent or an issue. I think I will be making a separate blog post on how to survive having a car in NYC.

Over all I loved the vehicle and the price point is definitely not bad. This car is very affordable for what it can and was able to do. Here's the LINK to customize and check your new car out for a size.

Thank you for stepping by and there will be some more footage of me in the car in the weeks to come. In the process of moving and have been trying to make time and have none for Youtube at the moment, so bare with me.

What things would you want to see more of in my next car review?! Let me know!

Vlog|| Mitsubishi, BTS Pantene and out to eat

Hey Love Bugs!!!!


So I got a chance to be invited to an event hosted by my love Nicole, you know her as mommytipsbycole, and Mitsubishi. This was brought together by Drive Sti, their link will be down below. Their new Mitsubishi was launching that Thursday after months of teasing. They introduced us to many different aspects of the car. It was a fun experience and I got a chance to make some new friends and eat some great food.

Nicole : Website   Youtube
Drive Sti : Website


The following day i had a surprise shoot with Pantene and the BFF in my head ItsMyRayeRaye. As you guys know she is giving back to up and coming you tubers! I know! What youtubers you know are doing that?! She is such an inspiration and a fun and energetic personality. Overtime I have seen her we have always acted a fool. I am going to leave the link to their Youtube Channel so you can see it. Previous blog post has pics of before and after.

Funny thing was I was actually shocked at this point and they caught it perfectly lol!!!

I had went out every day after that. I went out to eat with a friend of mine to a spot in Spanish Harlem, my old neighborhood. Night before I went out to Manhattan and then Queens and had a blast. I also see that I gained weight so y'all know we going to be getting it together. I blame the hibernation..

Love you guys and thank you so much for the support!!!

CurlFriend|| Dark & Lovely Moisture L.O.C Line

Hey Love Bugs!!! This is a review and demo on the new line by Dark and Lovely. The Moisture L.O.C Line is a one stop shop for the LOC method that us naturalistas have coined.

The L.O.C. method is a staple in many naturalists hair care regime. The L.O.C. method is for Leave-In or Liquid, Oil, and Creme/Cream.


Dark and Lovely Au-Naturale-Moisture-L-O-C SULFATE-FREE SHAMPOIL: The shampoo was truly rich in lather and wasn't stripping. I found that this shampoo was very rich and got all of the product buildup off from the weeks prior.


Dark and Lovely Au-Naturale-Moisture-L-O-C DEEP CONDITIONING DELIGHT: The deep conditioner has a WONDERFUL smell. It's great for detangling and is good for different hair porosities. I personally didn't feel as though it was very penetrating to my hair and my porosity levels are normal. I have a preference as well as far as deep condition so I could be a bit bias. 

Dark and Lovely Au-Naturale-Moisture-L-O-C SUPER QUENCH-LEAVE IN SPRAY: This leave in is very light weight! I was spraying for days and there was no dripping all over me. There was no hair stuck to my head. It was just pure and utter delightfulness as you can tell from my reaction in the video. 

Dark and Lovely Au-Naturale-Moisture-L-O-C SOAK IT UP OIL COCKTAIL: This oil is a lightweight great oil. I found and find this oil to have sealed in all the moisture given by the leave in and the cream after I put it in.


Dark and Lovely Au-Naturale-Moisture-L-O-C LOCK-IT-IN SEALING CREAM: This cream was very light weight. With me having to run it through my hair I didn't find it as defining as some of the other creams. This cream is very moisturizing. 

All in all I enjoyed the line and the oil is going to be in heavy rotation for me! 

You can click here to get the line 

Love ya Lots!

Eyebrows on Fleek ft/ Anastasia Dipbrow Pomade in Dark Brown

Hey Love Bugs!!!

Yeah that's what I call people I love so.. well now it's your name too lol
Well anyways as we all know I love makeup and am very good at it. No eyebrows are the same nor will they ever be. You can try and make them symmetrical but don't kill yourself. Now if one eyebrow looks like a nike mark and the other half the arches of McDonalds... yeah thats not right lol but other than that you get the point.

I personally choose not to go overboard with my eyebrows. I am not here for Instagram brows on myself but I don't knock them either. I think that makeup is about you and what you like. there are things that are complimentary and things that aren't.

Here's a video I recorded at 3am about howI do my brows and my short technique without loads of products.

Again this is just how I like to fill in my brows. You can do what works for you and what you may like. I personally like doing my brows this way and like the way it looks. I had gotten questions on how I use the Anastasia Dibrow Pomade in Dark Brown to do my brows without getting bold brows. I don't knock anyone who likes the look it's just not for me.
Link to Anastasia Dipbrow Pomade: Anastasia Dipbrow Pomade in Dark Brown

Event || Iman Femme Fatale

Hey loves,

So I got the chance to go and mingle with some wonderful bloggers and vloggers at the Iman Femme Fatale event Reveal Party. This event was held for their launch of there Spring 2015 collection. They had mini makeovers with the choice of 3 looks and a goodie bag with products from the line.  I already came through with a beat face so I didn't get to test the products on my face.

The Marketing Team was such a delight! They were fun and helpful and knowledgable about the products. They briefly walked us through the products. I got to swatch the lipsticks and they were so pigmented and some were very creamy and glided on. I didn't get a chance to take pics because I was a bad blogger and was mingling with people, but it was great quality from what I could see and feel.

Now... Let me catch my breath! I got a chance to not only meet and take pictures with Tiarra Monet but I spoke with her lol. Yes I still fangirl it's who I am! She was a pure delight and such a wonderful conversationalist. She has been able to make more than a life because of youtube She has been what i like to call a force to be reckoned with. She makes smart business moves and with the guidance of her mother and her own free spirit and will she has made a Six Figure income from youtube. She currently has tours to help beauty bloggers and vloggers who want to embark on this digital journey. Check her out!

Now of course I have to talk about the bae!! Courtney of CurlsandCouture! Anytime we link up its always fun nd love galore. She is truly a great friend in the short amount of time that we have known one another. She deserves all of the success she has gotten and is going to continue to get. 

We are a couple of nuts together! check out her blog and her instagram for your natural hair needs! 

 So on the face was Black Opals Truly Topaz. Highlight concealer was LA Girls Creamy beige and it was set with ELF High Definition Translucent powder. Lashes were Olivia by Lenalashes. Lips were Space Cake by Meltcosmetics. The pics are credit to Ms Nerdychica my love these pics are unedited and true to color. Her quality is everything!!!

These pics were courtesy of my Partner In Crime lol !!