LA Beauty Beat has been more than a beauty blog to me. It has really opened some doors and I have been able to connect with a new group of wonderful folks. A great example is what happened this week: I got an email from B-link, which is a network that fosters relationships between...
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I attended the Blogging While Brown conference hosted here in Washington, DC. The conference brought together the best and brightest in the blogosphere to inform, encourage and inspire. It was an eclectic mix of political, humor, fashion and beauty bloggers. Veterans and newbies explored new technologies, laws and regulations and overall practices to make...
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If you don’t want to glow and look radiant don’t wear bronzer. It’s just that simple. But if you don’t give it a try, you may be missing out on something wonderful and easy to wear. I used to be confused about wearing bronzer. I didn’t understand the purpose and if it was right...
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I was in Chicago a couple of weeks ago and my friend Shenita was graduating from Law School (YAY). Anyway, I attended her awards ceremony and one of her gifts was a gift set from a company called Beeline. It smelled yummy so I decided to do a little research on them. Beeline is...
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I got this from a friend today. It looked cool and thought one of you fabulous ladies could totally be the next Leading Lady. The winner will receive a complimentary hotel stay and registration to the 2011 NAACP Leadership 500 Summit, appearance in the Leading Ladies Special Advertorial section in the August/September issue of...
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What do you give the woman who has given you everything? How about a nice BEAT. Makeup and accessories are always a nice gift. I recently sat down with Marcia Caster, a NYC Beauty editor and here are her top 5 gifts for mom. A Fragrance Find Diptyque L’Eau de Tarocco ($95, diptyqueparis.com). “It’s...
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This week is all about Mom on LA’s Beauty Beat. We will highlight gifts, tips and everything about and for mom. Here is a great special from Ted Gibson/Hela Spa. Don’t forget to ask for JoElle if you are getting a facial. She’s the best. Ready…Set…BEAT!!! Celebrate Mother’s Day @ Hela Spa & Ted...
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We’ve discussed shampoos, conditioners (regular, deep and leave-in). Whew…I know it seems like a lot but it’s not when you are in the process. Now that your hair is clean and conditioned, it’s time to twist. What you will use to twist depends on your texture and the look you are trying to achieve. ...
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A family emergency kept me from attending this fabulous event last weekend. However, a fantastic fellow beater attended in my absence and graciously decided to share the event’s beauty secrets with you. I hope you enjoy!!! Johnson’s Baby Oil and Essence Magazine invited beauty editors, writers and bloggers to the St. Regis hotel in...
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Cover Girl sent me some samples. I was not paid for this review. Who doesn’t want to be Easy, Breezy and Beautiful? If you’ve never gone to www.covergirl.com, you should. It’s a great site with lots of tips and advice for any lady who loves makeup. As I was strolling through their site I...
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