Monday, January 21, 2013

Comic book character Bumblebee inspired makeup look


Hi!!


I love comic book superheros so I decided to do a makeup look on DC's comic book character Bumblebee aka Karen Beecher-Duncan. I love everything about this picture,  from the contrast of  the colors yellow and black ..... the strength she represents and the fact that she's a sista! 


I looked a little tired in my pics with my wild eyebrow (odd and unique brow)....I did this so late at night lol. Anyway I put my own odd girl twist to create this look. Hope you enjoy!Want to know what I used to create this look? Or where I purchased the products..... Hit me up!


WARNING: Picture Heavy!!!




Bumblebee








Friday, January 11, 2013

Django Unchained from The Odd Black Girls perspective


This my good people was my eager Facebook status update on Djano Unchained on the drive home from the movie (I was in the passenger seat!No texting and driving okay!):










       
Disclaimer :I'm not here to dissect the whole film but to simply express MY thoughts and views. What instantly comes to my mind. No essay here! I am not a movie critic nor a historian. Oh and I realized I spelled Tarantino's name incorrectly in my Facebook Stat lol.

I had no interest in seeing this film at first whatsoever. But I gave in! To the controversy that is.


Let's be honest folks, this movie is clearly is not for everyone. While I sat in the movie theatre I saw at least one interracial couple and a black couple walk out in the middle of film mumbling "I can't watch this". Using swear words of course.


Maybe it was the flat out use of the N-word, the shackles on whipped scarred black men , the crude humor and characters, the pitiful run down looking black folks, the unusual random humor about KKK head sheets.... just to name a few. Roots on steroids maybe? Just maybe? Where is Levar Burton?











Thursday, January 3, 2013

The lips have it: High End vs Drugstore


Anyone that knows me know I love a bold lip color. When you don't have time for full out face of makeup a striking lip color can a strong statement. That's how you turn heads honey! Trust me! Not to mention a confidence booster!

 Plus it's about being frugal. You can purchase similar shades without dishing out serious duckets. The quality of the lipsticks/lip glosses can vary. Remember:price doesn't always matter. There are cheap lipsticks that have lasting power.


Here are a list of my current  favorite lipsticks/lip glosses. You don't always have to purchase a bunch lipsticks like me (I can be a makeup hoarder and yes I need help)




  
MAC Rebel Lipstick
Can be purchased at a MAC Cosmetics, maccosmetics.com, Macy stores,macys.com
$15.00

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Movie nerd obsessions: First Edition

I'm the type of girl when I really like something I am totally into it wholeheartedly. Here is a collection of few movies and such that I have been obsessed with since I was young. Mind you like I said it is just a snippet. And there will definitely be more in future post lol.


Lets just say I'm in love with the Wiz Musical.The funky version of the Wizard of Oz....and yes I have the soundtrack, the movie, and the vocal sheet music.. I have all the songs memorized and can quote the movie as if I wrote the script  and lyrics myself. (No lie) c'mon Michael Jackson, Diana Ross and the beautiful Lena Horne to name a few.....just spells out the ultimate Dream Cast in my eyes.













Thursday, December 27, 2012

8 songs to Encourage the hurting soul




As we all know life can really be tough....the hurts.... the disappointments... ..trials and tribulations.  But GOOD music can bring a sense of comfort and uplift our spirit through our most darkest days.

 I chose 8 songs because biblically the number 8 is the number of new birth and new beginnings! So here are just few songs that speak to my soul and I pray it does the same for you! God Bless and enjoy.........He loves you so....









The line up:


Dearly Loved-Jimmy Needham

Most of All-Forever Jones
Our God is Greater- Chris Tomlin
Closest Friend- Men of Standard

The Battle is not Yours- Yolanda Adams
I'll make it-Hezekiah Walker & LFCC ft John P. Kee

Imperfect Hallelu-Ashmont Hill
Freedom-Eddie James


What songs encourage you or get you through hard times?





Saturday, December 8, 2012

Skin Care Regimen Update!

So here is an update on my latest skin care regimen. In my last skincare post I was using the Simple Skincare line. It didn't quite work for me because I continued to break out in small areas :-(

So I decided to go back to Philosophy. I broke away from it for a  so I wouldn't become to immune. And it has worked wonders for my skin! So excited! This line is little more on the pricey side but it's so worth. I admit I am a stickler for great skincare! I baby my skin


So here is the breakdown of what I am currently using:



Ponds Wet Cleansing Towelettes (Original Fresh).I always start off with these. They contain Vitamin E and I can get most of the makeup off so I can really wash my face!


Sunday, November 18, 2012

A brief Senegalese twists update



I had my Senegalese Twists done in mid September. It's beginning November and I recently got them touched up. They were getting real loose and I was honestly surprised they stayed in so long due to my natural fine curls.



These pictures are before I had them retwisted. WARNING: not pretty




Twists slipping out