My First Lace Front Wig: Freetress Equal Amerie

I am currently 4 months post relaxer and I still have my sew-in installed. I will be taking down my sew-in in a few days and letting my hair breathe for a month before getting my summer sew-in. I decided to hide my hair with a wig because my new growth is so coarse, and I don't want to look "un-kept" lol. Seriously I have no idea what I'm gonna do with my hair with all the new growth I have. Buns are out of the question and so are roller sets. I want my hair to be completely hidden away. I've been watching some videos about wigs on Youtube and finally fell upon some reviews for a wig by Freetress Equal called Amerie. It seems like a popular wig, based on the amount of reviews I've found about it. I wanted something long, and straight, that also gives me a chance to curl it when I feel like rocking some curls. Amerie seems like it fits the bill. I ordered her on Sunday night (May 8, 2011), and received her today (May 10, 2011). The shipping was so fast! I ordered her from Beautyofnewyork.com. I guess since I live in NY that's the reason behind why it shipped out so quickly. But I will come back with another post about what I think about the Amerie wig. Stay tuned.

This is how she looks on the model...pretty right?

I made sure to pick out a no glue or tape lace front.

Curling iron safe of up to 400 degrees.
I got it in my natural hair color to match!
The shipping was crazy. I dont know why it was so high, especially since the company who delievered it (Beautyofnewyork.com) is located in my state. But they were the only company with the color 1B, so I had no choice... *sigh*

Make-Up Haul

I'm beginning to get into make-up! I was never huge on make-up before because of my overly oily skin and the fear of looking like a oil painting by the end of the day. But my discovery of using Milk of Magnesia took that all away! I'm in love with make-up now that I found Milk of Magnesia to prime and mattify my face so that my make-up actually stays on for hours! I will probably do a separate review for that. But anyhow, I've been picking up quite a few things here and there these past couple of weeks to add to my little make-up stash. This post is just on the items I've purchased so far in April, and late March. They're a combination of mostly drugstore and a few high end make-up products.

From left to right
Elf Contouring Blush and Bronzing Powder- $3.00
Duo Adhesive- $6.49
NYX Lip pencils- $2.99 each
Maybelline Falsies Mascara- $5.04
MAC PeachyKeen blush- $19.50
Maybelline Colorsensational Coral Crush lipstick-$4.99
Rimmel Eyeliner- $3.14
Elf Gel liner- $3.00
MAC Saint Germain lipstick- $14.50
Elf angled eyeliner brush- $3.00
Revlon Coral Reef lipgloss- $9.49

Total (without Tax) = $78.13

Wow...Make-up is expensive and I didn't even buy a lot! I had no idea I spent that much lol..and most of them are drugstore products!

Out of all of them, my top 3 are definitely MAC's PeachyKeen blush, Maybelline's Falsies Mascara, and Revlon Coral Reef lipgloss. I feel that Peachykeen and the Coral Reef lipgloss go perfectly together...especially for Spring and Summer! I know I'll be rocking them together as a everyday look probably.

For those of you who missed out on Nicki Minaj's Pink Friday lipstick...definitely go pick up some of MAC's Saint Germain! It is the exact same color as her lipstick..just a different name (in my opinion). And its more pigmented too...Nicki's lipstick was more sheer. This is the only item I got from the Quite Cute collection...only to find out that it was part of MAC's permanent line ugh..But anyways, I love it!

My Edgy Spring Nails!

Yesterday, I visited a nail salon I've never been to for the first time in my area. I feel so tired of Winter so I wanted to try a bright look that would cheer me up and make me welcome Spring! In my head, I thought of a nice look to try and surprisingly...it came out the same way I envisioned it! I bought along my China Glaze Japanese Koi nail polish, which is the neon bright orange polish I used to make the look POP! I will definitely be returning to that salon!

(With flash)

(With no flash)

They were also shooting a commercial in the salon while I was there, and asked me to be in it lol! I'm shy, and I thought I wasn't ready. I had on some make-up, but my hair was a little wild, and my eyebrows weren't done, so I declined. But they did get some shots of my nails for their commercial!

OOTN [3.18.11]..My first!

This is the first time that I'm sharing photos of myself lol..a little shy but..here goes!

Last Friday, me and my bff Stephanie went to a nightclub in NYC! This is just the outfit I wore to it. Even though we spent 45 minutes trying to look for a parking space, we didn't let that ruin our good times lol.

Blazer: Charlotte Russe
Earrings: Charlotte Russe
Shirt & Necklace: Forever 21
Leather Leggings: Express
Platform Shoes: Bamboo

Wishlist: March 2011

Just a few things I have my eyes on at the moment...*sigh*

Aldo Cyphert Handbag
..perfect neutral bag for Spring!
Kinda reminds me of the Birken Bag..hehe
Price: $45
Aldo Bogner earrings
...these are HOT!
Price: $15

American Apparel Bodysuit
..great for nights out at the club!
Price: $44

American Apparel Disco Pants
..love these..a lil pricey but I like!
Price: $82
I love how my favorite bloggers 4acesdate rock them too..get em' girls!

Bamboo Colada pumps in Taupe
..These would be great for Easter Sunday
Price: $23.80

My Sew-In with Pin Curls!

I got a sew-in installed last Sunday [March 6, 2011]. It is exactly 1 week and 1 day old. I used the same hair from my last sew-in and also got the same Kim Kardashian inspired hairstyle..I love love love that style! Saturday night, I decided to curl my hair for church on Sunday. I sectioned off my hair first. Then, I used a 1" curling iron and got to work! Every curl that I did, I used a roller clip to clip it down. After I finished, I wrapped my hair in a satin scarf and went to bed. When I woke up in the morning, I showered, got dressed and took out the pins. I ran my fingers slightly to give it a more natural look. Throughout the day, the curls fell beautifully! I'll explain in another post how I maintain my curls throughout the week.

My hair before I started curling. Excuse my oily face! Ugh

After curling my hair, I pincurled each curl while it was still hot to hold its shape when I take it down.

Right side

Left side..pin curls dont have to be perfect.
The next morning after removing the pins.
Left side..I curled the stray hairs later on.
Right side
Re-curling the hairs that didn't come out well before heading to work.

Shoes For Less: Steve Madden vs Bamboo

Lately, I've been feening for a pair of nice platform, round toe pumps with some height added to it. Most of my shoes consist of flats since I'm 5 ft 8...but I'm learning to love my height and wear heels no matter what. I am slowly building up a heel collection. Anyways, Steve Madden released a pair of platform pumps a while ago and I've had my eyes on them ever since. They're called "Caryssa". They are 5 inches tall and the platform is 1.25 inches. They come in a variety of colors and textures (suede, patent, and leather), and originally retailed for $89.95. Currently they're on sale for $69.95. I'm always trying to look for alternative ways to save money since I'm a student with a part time job. I just couldn't bring myself to spend $70 on the Steve Maddens. So I did my research and....drum roll please! I found an exact identical twin to the Steve Madden Caryssa's at a fraction of the price! They're made from a company called Bamboo. The shoe is called Bamboo Colada-01 and retails for $30 bucks. I saw them on Urbanog.com for $24 but the color I wanted was sold out! One day, I went to a store called Mandees in the mall just to browse. I guess it was my lucky day because I found them there! Luckily my size was the last of the pair. I tried them on and they fit true to size! Pretty easy to walk in too. They have the same measurements as the Caryssa's. They are 5 inches tall with a 1.25 inch platform...perfect for a night out at the club. Bamboo is not the only one copying the Steve Maddens shoes. There are many websites such as Charlotte Russe, and others with their own version, you just have to look. Trust me, the Bamboo Colada's look EXACTLY like the Steve Madden Caryssa's. I'm thinking of getting the nude color for Easter..lol..stay tuned.

Steve Madden Caryssa Pumps


Bamboo Colada-01 Pumps