The day finally arrived..... I became Mrs. LaWanda Toney. It was amazing, fun and exciting. This picture really captures the moment of realization. At this second in time I realized that I was starting...
Here Comes Usherzilla- My nephew
Below is a conversation between me and nephew:
Jaylen: Hi Auntie Wanda (slow and sad)
Me: Hi babe, how are you?
Jaylen: I'm ok
Me: What's wrong?
Jaylen: Do I have to be an usher at the wedding?
Me:...
My Card Box Beat
I have been wanting a wedding cake card box. You can easily buy them but they start at $75. That's well over my budget. I am not a DIY person so I kinda gave up. I went to Michael's and bought...
My Sofn' Free Beat- Really Deep Conditioner
I have lots of resolutions for 2011. One of the areas I will be working on is my hair. I have been using the same products and rocking the same styles for the past couple of years. I want strength,...
My Baby Beat- Johnson's Baby Lotion and Gels
I don't have a baby but sometimes I can act like one on very special occasions. LOL The good news is that Johnson's Baby products aren't just for babies, it's for spoiled brats too.
A couple of weeks...
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...
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 for me. But it is now one of my must-haves. I literally use it every...
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 the product of a company, Sweet Beginnings that uses formerly...
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 Heart & Soul...
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 perfect for day and night...
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 Gibson Salon
Hot...
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. I like a defined curl, twist or crinkle. ...
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 Washington,...
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 saw a great application.
A button at the bottom of the page...
Last week I started my hair beat with a discussion of shampoos and conditioners. This week we move to deep and leave-in conditioners...two very important steps for natural haircare.
Deep Conditioners
Like I mentioned in the last post, I wash and co-wash my hair. When I shampoo my hair, I also like to do a deep condition. Deep conditioners...
