More Urban Decay…

So this past weekend I was at the Rock the Bells concert on Governor’s Island in NYC. It was an outdoor concert so there I was in the sun ALL day sweating. Thankfully though my eye makeup (and deodorant) held up in over 90 degree weather for more than 12 hours. I first applied Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes on both my lower and upper lash lines. Then because I wanted an extra piece of flair (© Office Space), I used Urban Decay Liquid Liner on the top line to do a little cat eye.

I was amazed at how much of it still lasted! I mean, I know the awesomeness of MUFE Aqua Eyes having used it for maybe the last two years now, but it really stood the test after such an extreme situation. If I knew how to swim I’d test it after a few laps, too.

So after the images of the MAC Venomous Villains collection hit the internet, I channeled my inner 5 year old and created a wishlist of products I need to make a beeline for when I get to MAC. September 30th (the launch date) can’t get here soon enough!

Check out full product details here.

Bite of an Apple Blush Soft coral pink (Matte)

Toxic Tale Lipstick Bright coral (Satin)

Wicked Ways Lipglass Deep fuchsia with pink pearl

Heartless Lipstick Cherry red (Amplified)

My Dark Magic Mineralize Shadow Deep pink with pink pearl / Deep plum with purple pearl

She Who Dares Mineralize Shadow Deep navy with blue pearl / Deep forest green with lime green pearl

Darkly My Dear Blush Dirty brown plum (Matte)

Dark Deed Lipstick Burgundy plum (Amplified)

French Quarter Greasepaint Stick Dirty black green with multi-colour pearl

Cajun Magically Cool Liquid Powder Sheer bronze shimmer that reflects gold

Briar Rose Beauty Powder Soft violet pink with pearl

Wrong Spell Lipglass Deep plum with pink purple

Strange Potion Lipglass Soft coral pink

Hot House Lipglass raspberry with pink pearl

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What’s on your list?

These things are ruthless! They simply refuse to chip—except for a clumsy little accident on my left thumb where it did chip. But as you can see from the pics the only thing you notice (besides the chip on my left thumb) is that my nails are growing out so the area by my cuticles are getting naked.

I’m going to see how they hold up for another week (or as long as they stay on), but I am itching to put a new polish color on my nails!

This weekend was great! I took Thursday and Friday off from the day job to celebrate my birthday. I had a great time eating (of course…lol) with an old friend (look at us above in this pic from the first grade—why am I smiling so hard and NOBODY could slick back my flyaways?). Then on Saturday I went to the Rock the Bells concert (Slick Rick, Rakim, KRS-One, Lauryn Hill, A Tribe Called Quest, and Wu-Tang Clan—Snoop Dogg was there but I left before he performed) with my homey Living Fly on a Dime. We had a great time! We were both so happy to see Lauryn Hill and thought she sounded great but others vastly disagreed…lol. *shrugs* Chris Rock was there to watch some of hip-hop’s greatest along with a slew of other stars like Mary J. Blige, Beyonce, Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Swizz Beats, John Legend, Nelson George, AJ Calloway, Estelle, and Michael Ealy (or at least that’s all that I could see).

Be sure to check out the Living Fly on a Dime blog for tips on how to score stylish finds on the cheap.

Miss Info has coverage of the performances here if you’re interested.

What’s up with dude in the blue shirt? lol

So now onto what I bought!

After having no skin issues for months, acne of course had to come player hatin’ on all my shine. So I picked up Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare™ ‘Trifix™’ Acne Clearing Lotion at the suggestion of my skincare homey Lipstick Fashion.

I’m hoping it will clear up the 4-5 pimples that have taken up temporary housing on my forehead.

Then I hopscotched down to Sephora to pick up the Carol’s Daughter Khoret Amen Smoothie that I didn’t get last week. This stuff stinks to high heavens, but I hear it’s supposed to do good for those growing out a relaxer so I’ll get a hazmat suit and press on.

And believe it or not, that’s all she bought, folks!

How was your weekend? What did you do/buy?

Summer’s almost over, folks. *kicks rocks*

Everything about how we primp will change as cooler temps are right around the corner. Namely our hair.

So I got a few seconds to get some quick post-summer hair tips straight from the natural hair care duo du jour Miss Jessie’s.

Check out what they had to say about prepping your hair for the upcoming season:

As we approach the change in season it’s time to make adjustments to our hair care regimen. The spring/summer months are heaven to some hair types. This is a time when some women’s hair flourish because of the increase in humidity or the fact that a lot of women do less heat styling giving their hair a time to rest. As they go into the fall/winter months their hair starts to get temperamental. To start the new season, I would suggest these hair types go to a salon and get a trim and a deep conditioning treatment. They should work on maintaining the moisture balance by increasing their at home deep conditioning treatments as well. For styling, a product like our Curly Pudding will help set their curls so that they will have effortless styling in between washings. Also, using a highly moisturizing products for daily upkeep like our Curly Buttercreme will keep their hair nourished and healthy.

For transitioners it is also very important that they keep their hair conditioned and that their styling is gentle so that there is no breakage at the line of demarcation While transitioning from relaxed to natural hair we suggest using our Curly Meringue with flexible rod rollers. This will allow their hair to dry gently under a hood dryer and create a style that has a more consistent curl pattern. This also ensures that the daily styling in between washings is simple with no tugging or direct heat application.

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How will you be wearing your hair this fall?