tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89360555734657426542024-03-14T02:16:14.860-04:00A Hidden GemMakeup and Natural Hair EnthusiastReinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00220422679645458381noreply@blogger.comBlogger256125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936055573465742654.post-13093171475619853102013-05-20T12:43:00.002-04:002013-05-20T12:43:53.793-04:00So, I've Got Some Splaining To Do...I haven't blogged on blogger for a long time. I thought I sent a message out to all of my followers saying so, but apparently I didn't? Le sigh. I'm so sorry! I am over on wordpress! You can find me at <a href="http://acurvygem.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">A Curvy Gem</a> and <a href="http://johannasmama.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Johanna's Mama</a>. Please come on over and see what I've been up to!<br />
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As the time drew near for the movie to make it's debut, I, being the fanatic that I am, bought a Hunger Games t-shirt. I was READY for the movie, ok? Some of my friends even shook their head and made haughty comments. What? A t-shirt? Yes bish, a t-shirt, and if you don't like it here _/ have a seat. Because this was the come back in books I had been waiting on for years. I like Twilight enough, love the books, but the movies never lived up to my expectation. I learned to accept them for what they were. However, looking at the cast for The Hunger Games, I KNEW this film had to be on point, right???<br />
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This review isn't all bad though. As I stated, I think the actors they picked were great for the part. There were parts that were completely on point. I swore that if Katniss didn't bury little Rue in Flowers I was leaving the theatre. Well, obviously I stayed until the end. Some moments made me laugh, others made me gasp. I'm willing to bet that if I see this film a second time, which I will, I'll give it an A. Ok, let's not go that far. I'll probably give it a B+. <br />
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So, go see The Hunger Games. If you haven't read the book, you'll love it! If you're a crazed fanatic, you'll love it simply because it's finally in film form, But if you're like me and just really appreciate the characters and the words that were on the those pages, you might be a little disappointed, although honestly, who isn't when one of their favorite books is turned into a film?<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I keep feeling like I should write something about Whitney, not only because I loved her, but because everyone else is paying tribute, so shouldn't I? The thing is, I feel lost. I feel like 2011 started a wave of death and sadness one on top of another. We just keep getting slammed with it, even into 2012 and it doesn't cease to hurt. Losing Whitney Houston hurt. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">When I checked into twitter and saw all of the tweets that we had just lost Whitney, I rolled my eyes and thought dear God, twitter kills everyone off. And while that is still true, I could no longer be in denial once reputable news sources started reporting it. My blood ran cold. I started having an anxiety attack. How is this possible? Why is this happening? What's really going on? Most importantly, why do I feel so sad?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I didn't know it at the time, but it turns out that I was feeling the way a lot of other folks were feeling. Was I allowed to feel this sad? I mean, I had never met Whitney Houston a day in my life. Did it make sense that I was feeling as strongly as I was. I had to give myself permission to grieve. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I grieved because I had hope for Whitney, that she would be the come back kid. That she would get better and do better. I was silently waiting in the background for it to happen. I grieved because of Bobbi Kristina. I don't read a lot of tabloids, but I often hear about her doing things that as a mother, makes me quite concerned. How empty and lost she must feel now. Who will guide her? I grieved because of the memories. While so many others were posting their favorite Whitney songs and videos, I couldn't. I couldn't watch them, couldn't listen to them, just couldn't. It was taking me some place I didn't want to go. I grew up listening to Whitney Houston. My mom and I use to stay up on a Friday night and watch a vhs tape we had with nothing but Whitney Houston videos. We would sing Whitney Houston songs to one another. Yeah, I grieved because yet another part of the memory of my mother left this Earth.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">It was too much. It is too much. I am ready for this week to be over. I'm ready for the wake and the funeral to be done with. It's too much.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">That's all I really have to say about the passing of Whitney Houston. I really did love her. For the part she played in my childhood and for that beautiful voice that could raise goosebumps on my arms.It is evident that she will be missed. I hope everyone keeps her family in their prayers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">~HG</span>Reinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00220422679645458381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936055573465742654.post-64040868294952980962012-02-03T11:00:00.000-05:002012-02-03T11:00:54.227-05:00Ahem...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iVe5hZIr7eI/TywEXOdbr_I/AAAAAAAACy8/E9jVU3N_dLg/s1600/giants.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" sda="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iVe5hZIr7eI/TywEXOdbr_I/AAAAAAAACy8/E9jVU3N_dLg/s640/giants.jpg" width="476" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: red;">Go</span> <span style="color: #351c75;">Giants</span>!</span> Tis all.</div><br />
~HGReinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00220422679645458381noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936055573465742654.post-32321072268598936672012-01-31T13:13:00.000-05:002012-01-31T13:13:40.810-05:00FOTD: Bright Lips (and Personal Issues)Hey foxy ladies (and gents)! Usually I doh't do a bright lip because I'm much more confident (and comfortable) with a nude lip. Bright lips make me go to a whole nother level of confident because I have to push through the self-consciousness. Come to think of it, anything that really puts me out there does. Like hats. I love them, but rarely wear them, because they call so much attention to me. Okay, apparently I have issues. Anyway, i hope you like the look. I'mma go now and umm...do some self relfecting...yeah....<br />
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So yesterday I read as many blog entries as I could and guess what happened? Why of course, I was inspired! I even went to Sephora and played with makeup, then bought 3 polishes. I haven't done that in almost a year! I feel like I'm slowly coming back into myself and who I am. <br />
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So, thank you, my fellow bloggers. Thank you for writing and inspiring me; for helping me find ME again.<br />
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By the way, here's a pic of my little one. So many of you were reading me while I was preggers and I know I haven't posted a pic in a long time. She's a year old now and totally running things. I love it!<br />
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~HGReinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00220422679645458381noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936055573465742654.post-50206708010556699902012-01-23T11:02:00.000-05:002012-01-23T11:02:51.340-05:00And We're Back!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7u4prmYJ2Fg/Tx2EWz5wxNI/AAAAAAAACyM/x78puMoAPbA/s1600/335734_10150636445453136_762873135_11977163_1723278392_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" nfa="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7u4prmYJ2Fg/Tx2EWz5wxNI/AAAAAAAACyM/x78puMoAPbA/s400/335734_10150636445453136_762873135_11977163_1723278392_o.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
I've been MIA like a mofo and I am so sorry. Well, actually I'm not, but I do feel bad for just leaving everyone hanging. I made a commit with this blog and over the past year I've gone back and forth with whether or not I want to honor that commit, for a couple of reasons.First off, I'm a stay at home mom now. That leaves little money to play around with as far as makeup goes. When I post my looks, it probably won't be with the latest products. That's why the last few times that I've done so I didn't list what products I used. Secondly, I took a hiatus from doing makeup. Obviously my biggest priority now is my family and making sure my daughter doesn't become a juvenile deliquent. It has taken me a year plus to try to find some balance in my life. I think the fact that I'm even eeking out this post shows that things are finally coming into synch for me. <br />
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I've been searching for balance.<br />
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I've also spent the last year mourning the lost of my mother. It's a rollercoaster ride. It's a process. It is what it is. <br />
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I've also been thinking about branching out and doing events. Not just weddings, but all types of events. That's what really gets me going and I'm just trying to find a way to really make it happen.<br />
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I don't know what the future holds for this blog. What I do know is that I can't be boxed in and that's kind of what was happening with this blog. I don't just want to show you all makeup looks. I certainly don't just want to talk about look at my haul! Or look at this collection coming up! Because honestly, it takes a lot these days for makeup to impress me. I think this blog is going to transform and touch on every part of who I am. It won't always be makeup. It won't always be event planning. Some things will be more personal than others, but...we'll see.<br />
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Thank you for sticking with me this long. I pray that this is it. That I've finally found my blogging mojo once again.Reinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00220422679645458381noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936055573465742654.post-64799569939623811362011-11-20T13:25:00.002-05:002011-11-20T13:36:44.289-05:00IIt's Here! The Miss Jessie's Sale<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-7FfezpwG8_c/TslHLwzbnKI/AAAAAAAACyE/JPrOeCNGZPs/2008_BOGO_holiday_blogger.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-7FfezpwG8_c/TslHLwzbnKI/AAAAAAAACyE/JPrOeCNGZPs/2008_BOGO_holiday_blogger.png" /></a> <br />
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</div>So I'm never one to jump on a new trend or product just because. The same holds true for hair products. However, when a dear friend mentioned that Miss Jessie's Super Sweetback Treatment melted into her hair, well, I had to try it! And hot dayum, what do you know, it melted in mine too. I could hear each and every coily strand whisper a "praise Jesus" with every massage I did with the product. So how slowdown do you think I am that Miss Jessie's is having a BOGO sale starting today through 12/31??? Stoked! Like, totally! <br />
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That's right, you can buy any Miss Jessie’s product and get one of equal or lesser value fo' free hunty! The sale is on now at Target! <br />
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</div>Reinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00220422679645458381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936055573465742654.post-6637261226738790702011-09-06T14:12:00.000-04:002011-09-06T14:12:02.514-04:00The Artistry of Linay Franklin<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/255757_209760252400552_203504569692787_550717_2977526_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" nba="true" src="http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/255757_209760252400552_203504569692787_550717_2977526_n.jpg" width="196" /></a></div><br />
I have been meaning to share this delightful artist with you all for some time. Months ago I saw Linay's designs in a group we are both apart of and absolutely fell in love. She is so talented! To be able to paint a beautiful, natural haired sister on a shirt was something new to me because, well, she PAINTED IT! What an awesome gift to have! I love the attention I get when wearing one of her pieces and it sparks many natural hair conversations. Another thing I love is the thickness of the t-shirt. It's not flimsy or cheap, and I have no problems with it keeping its shape. <br />
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The other thing I've been up to is finally getting my 3rd tattoo. It was time, and I love it! I hope you do too.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">See you soon, with a new look...promise!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">~HG</div>Reinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00220422679645458381noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936055573465742654.post-20480130490586814472011-04-20T11:23:00.002-04:002011-04-20T13:42:37.163-04:00FOTD: A Smokey Eye that Sparkles!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lK6qROlduNU/Ta75jbtD9aI/AAAAAAAACxM/RqO3kmTesG8/s1600/0DA01ED1-1993-1240-1BBC-DE476C16C121wallpaper.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="253" i8="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lK6qROlduNU/Ta75jbtD9aI/AAAAAAAACxM/RqO3kmTesG8/s400/0DA01ED1-1993-1240-1BBC-DE476C16C121wallpaper.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Face: Bobbi Brown Tinted Moisturizer and Bronzer/Eyes: Sedona Lace palette (light brown), MUFE Flash Palette in Black, GDE in Urban Trash,Sugarpill in Stella/Lips: Bobbi Brown nude lipgloss/Cheeks: Bobbi Brown cream blush.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">~HG</div>Reinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00220422679645458381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936055573465742654.post-51229179277200835292011-04-19T12:26:00.000-04:002011-04-19T12:26:35.429-04:00Product Review: The Fragrance ShopOne thing that has become very much apart of me in the past 2 years is a love for fragrances. I blame this on <a href="http://www.lunableu.com/">Luna Bleu</a>. This was my first experience with having fragrances customized just for me and I instantly fell inlove. Since finding luna bleu I have purposely not looked for new smell good companies because I do NOT need to get caught up. My wallet tells me as much. However, there's a group of women, I won't name any names (this time) that always seem to stumble upon new fragrance websites and sends them to a group of us because we're not already product whores *rolls eyes*. I of course eventually fall victim, but this is yet another time I'm happy I did.<br />
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<a href="http://www.thefragranceshop.com/">The Fragrance Shop</a> is a website where you can buy pure oils. No alcohol or extra stuff added, just oils in their purest form. They have one note scents, designer fragrances, special blends...anything you can think of! I.am.in.love my friends! To top it all off, I ordered on Friday, it shipped on Saturday and I got it Monday! How awesomely fast is that???<br />
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So here's what I ordered, the notes they contain per the website, and whether it received a yay or nay from me:<br />
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<strong>Poppy Type for Women</strong><br />
· Top Notes: Mandarin Orange, Freesia, Cucumber<br />
· Middle Notes: Jasmine, Gardenia, Waterlily, Rose, Sweet Accord<br />
· Base Notes: Sandalwood, Cedar, Vanilla, Marshmallow<br />
Normally I would see Mandarin Orange and Cucumber and go the opposite direction, but this really works well with all of the other notes. It is a luscious, sexy scent that is also light and girly. Definitely a<strong> yay</strong>!<br />
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<strong>Blue Nile</strong><br />
Mandarin, Lime, Liliy, Balsam, and Musk, a slightly masculine fragrance.<br />
Not an everyday scent for me, and I'll probably pair it with something else, but I say <strong>yay</strong>!<br />
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<strong>Rain</strong><br />
Our own classic, a beautiful blend of fresh green notes, and soft Lily of the valley. Clean musk and precious woods, artfully blended with with Gardenia, Carnation, Lily, Magnolia, and Jasmine, and more. Our most popular floral fragrance.<br />
<strong>Yay</strong>! I love it. It makes me happy.<br />
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<strong>Black Coconut</strong><br />
The scent of toasted coconuts.<br />
It's "Ok". Mmm I give it a <strong>yanay</strong> lol.<br />
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<strong>Black Woman</strong><br />
Bergamot, Frankincense, Patchouli, Magnolia, and Carnation are combined in this complex scent.<br />
This scent is too many things and most of them aren't good. To top it off it has left several of our throats itchy and scratchy. It's too much, like a bothersome inscent. Just say no. <strong>Nay.</strong><br />
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<strong>Bamboo Flower</strong><br />
A sweet blend Coconut Milk, Bamboo flowers, Kafir Lime, and star fruit.<br />
Not for me. There's something in it that doesn't smell strong enough to compete with the other scents. It's like it leaves the fragrance feeling a little hollow. I don't know what it is, but if it were deleted I would like this scent a whole lot better. <strong>Nay</strong>.<br />
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<strong>Pink Martini</strong><br />
Cranberry, Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit, Musk.<br />
Reminds me of a fun, summer day. Light and summery with a slight bite. Love it! <strong>Yay</strong>!<br />
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<strong>Pink Sugar</strong><br />
Bergamot, Sicilian Orange, Raspberry, Fig, Lily Of The Valley, Anise, Strawberry, Cotton Candy, Vanilla, Caramel, Musk, Wood.<br />
Dead.On. The BEST Pink Sugar I've ever smelled. The men love it! I've already received many compliments. <strong>Yay</strong>!<br />
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<strong>Zen Garden</strong><br />
Inspired by exotic Japanese gardens, this fragrance is a blend of heady Florals, Vanilla, Cinnamon, Cedar, and Sandalwood.<br />
I'm sold. <strong>Yay</strong>!<br />
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Have you ordered from <a href="http://www.thefragranceshop.com/">the Fragrance Shop</a> before? Plan on ordering now? What have you bought/what do you plan on buying?<br />
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~HGReinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00220422679645458381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936055573465742654.post-26330896829701369302011-04-16T10:38:00.001-04:002011-04-16T10:48:06.254-04:00Winner of AHG 2 Year Anniversary Giveaway!And the winner is...Kellie! You have won the Glamour Doll Eyes Jacqueline Shadow Tower and the Lime Crime Centrifuchsia lipstick. Enjoy!<br />
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Thank you so much everyone for entering. This was a lot of fun for me, so I think I shall have another giveaway upon my return from the Makeup Show next month. Stay tuned...<br />
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~HGReinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00220422679645458381noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936055573465742654.post-80787980485752226442011-04-15T15:01:00.001-04:002011-04-15T15:02:10.288-04:00It's a Great Weekend to Be a Woman in the DMV!There are two spectacular events happening this weekend in the DMV. The first is DC's 6th Annual Love, Locs and Natural Hair Expo<br />
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For information please check out the <a href="http://www.examiner.com/natural-hair-in-washington-dc/local-hair-event-dc-s-6th-annual-love-locs-and-natural-hair-expo">article in the examiner</a>.<br />
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The second event is a spa party!<br />
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Also, are you participating in spa week? I am, and I get my hair colored for the first time in 15 years on Sunday. Can.Not.Wait!<br />
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Have you entered my 2 year Anniversary giveaway? It ends tonight, so enter <a href="http://a-hidden-gem.blogspot.com/2011/03/enter-happy-anniversary-hidden-gem.html">now</a>!<br />
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~HGReinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00220422679645458381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936055573465742654.post-79668937526060885712011-04-12T10:11:00.000-04:002011-04-12T10:11:24.701-04:00R.I.P. Queen B Makeup<span style="color: magenta; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>It is with great sadness that I say RIP Ale aka <a href="http://www.theoriginalqueenbmakeup.blogspot.com/">Queen B Makeup</a>. She was THE best makeup artist I knew and it was always a pleasure to converse with her. She was so incredibly talented in so many areas. Even though she was the Queen B that never stopped her from being a great internet friend and makeup guru. My heart truly hurts for her family and her fiance. May they find peace and comfort in Gods arms.</strong></span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: magenta; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>~HG</strong></span></div>Reinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00220422679645458381noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936055573465742654.post-23231844206660774862011-04-11T13:29:00.002-04:002011-04-11T13:33:49.728-04:00Product Review: Shea Moisture Deep Treatment Masque<div style="text-align: center;">Jackpot! I think I'm inlove!</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51z-bFmqrqL._SL500_AA300_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" r6="true" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51z-bFmqrqL._SL500_AA300_.jpg" /></a></div>This product is the best thing that has happened to my hair since going natural, period. Ok, so for months now I've been complaining about the state of my hair. "It's thirsteeehhh!" You could often hear me scream. Nothing seemed to come close to quenching it except for the mixed chicks detangling deep conditioner. It does a good job of making my hair feel moisturized, but it still wasn't 100% what I needed. It is still a staple product in my hair regiment though. Anywho, whenever I would cry for help a sista friend, <a href="http://www.lisaisforlove.blogspot.com/">Lisa</a>, would say try Shea Moisture. So finally I ordered the Shea Moisture Deep Treatment Masque from amazon.com last week and used it for the first time this weekend. Oh.My.Good.God. I'm totally inlove.<br />
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The consistency of the product isn't super duper thick, but it's not runny either. This satisfied me in two ways: 1) This made it easier to work through my hair and 2) It was thick enough that I felt like it was going to really moisturize. <br />
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The smell is so fantabulous! I kept waking up all night wondering who was wearing perfume and where could I buy it lol. Now, it's not heavily perfumed by any means...It's more like a mixture of different oils that smell great! <br />
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Now, I didn't use this product as a deep conditioner, but rather as a leave-in conditioner (it states on the package that it can be used in such a way) and my hair thanks me for it. I cowashed my hair, towel blotted, then added the Shea Moisture throughout. Loves it! Later in the day I was randomly pulling at my curls and thought man! My hair is super duper moisturized and soft! Even my husband commented on how soft my hair was. Now, I used it with an Aubrey conditioner and...well, that's another review in itself. Next I want to buy the Shea Moisture shampoo. The routine for next time will be:<br />
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Shampoo<br />
Deep Condition with Mixed Chicks<br />
Use Shea Moisture Deep Treatment Masque as a leavein<br />
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My guess is that my hair is going to be so moisturized and fantabulous that I'm not gonna be able to take all of the lusciousness!<br />
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<strong>Ingredients</strong>: <strong></strong>deionized <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD10"><u><span style="color: #663300; font-family: Georgia;">water</span></u></span>, butyrospermum parkii (shea butter), argan oil, cetyl esters, sea kelp extract, panthenol (vitamin b-5), ammonium salt, <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD12"><u><span style="color: #663300; font-family: Georgia;">essential oil</span></u></span> blend, avocado oil, lonicera caprifolium (honeysuckle) flower and lonicera japonica (japanese honeysuckle) flower extract, tocopherol (<span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD9"><u><span style="color: #663300; font-family: Georgia;">vitamin e</span></u></span>), hyssopus officinalis extract, salvia officinalis (sage) leaf and equisetum arvense extract, soybean oil, daucus carota sativa (carrot) seed oil.<br />
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<strong>Available </strong>at amazon.com and Target for $9.99<br />
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~HG<br />
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P.S. Don't forget to enter my giveaway <a href="http://tinyurl.com/6cq4zqw"><span style="color: #b67535;">here</span></a>!Reinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00220422679645458381noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936055573465742654.post-12029207739169469972011-04-11T09:00:00.009-04:002011-04-11T09:00:08.384-04:00Blog Sale!Doing a bit of spring cleaning and FINALLY getting rid of some stuff. The eyeshadow brushes have never been used, but the some of the eyeshadows and nail polishes have been used once. Please add shipping to all prices.<br />
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~HGReinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00220422679645458381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936055573465742654.post-4186433986318661422011-04-04T09:00:00.008-04:002011-04-05T10:06:48.541-04:00FOTD: Pick It OutThe beautiful thing about living in my neighborhood is that there are always a lot of free events. Saturday my neighborhood hosted a day filled with food, music and fireworks in honor of the Cherry Blossom Frestival. After spending all of Friday night taking care of the kid, I so was not feeling a wig or doing anything extra with my hair, so after I washed it I decided to throw on some leave-in and pick it out a little. I didn't want a scary big afro, just a lil sumthin sumthin different, so I yanked at my hair with my fingers for a couple of minutes and voila!<br />
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I'm happy. Very happy indeed. Now, after I did mine I tried to pick out the baby's hair and...bwahahahaha! I died a little. Died I tell ya! That lil bouffant she had going on, on top of her head? Whew! That thing was pure hilarity. I won't shame her by posting a pic...well, not today lol. Whew! Ok, so you had to have been there, whatev...<br />
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Don't forget to enter my giveaway <a href="http://tinyurl.com/6cq4zqw">here</a>!<br />
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~HGReinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00220422679645458381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936055573465742654.post-39545528248858066852011-04-02T15:27:00.000-04:002011-04-02T15:27:22.343-04:00FOTD: Back to BusinessWednesday was my first day back to work in 2 months. That meant I couldn't walk around looking like crap just yet, so this is what I came up with:<br />
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</div>Nice and subtle!<br />
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~HGReinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00220422679645458381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936055573465742654.post-41795536929974075392011-03-31T09:56:00.005-04:002011-03-31T12:20:40.580-04:00Enter the Happy Anniversary A Hidden Gem Giveaway!It's A Hidden Gems 2 year ANNIVERSARY! *Cue the fireworks* I'm so excited! And I just can't hide it! And because I'm so excited, I'm doing a *drumroll please* GIVEAWAY! Woot! <br />
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<strong>The Prize:</strong><br />
Because it's my 2 year anniversary, I'm giving away two prizes! The first is the Glamour Doll Eyes Jacqueline Shadow Tower<br />
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and the second is the Lime Crime Centrifuchsia lipstick:<br />
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<strong>HOW TO ENTER</strong><br />
- To win, you must follow this blog via google connect or networked blogs.<br />
- <strong>Leave a comment in this post</strong> telling me what your favorite makeup product is and why. Only 1 comment per person please.<br />
<div sizcache="0" sizset="14">- For a second chance to win, <a href="http://twitter.com/hiddengem" jquery1301515352158="14" target="_blank">follow me on Twitter</a> and RT the following message:</div><strong>I entered to win AHGs 2nd Blog Anniversary Giveaway! Follow @hiddengem & RT to enter! http://tinyurl.com/6cq4zqw</strong><br />
- The contest is <strong>open to all readers</strong>. I will ship worldwide.<br />
- The contest <strong>ends on 14th April</strong> 2011 at 11:59 PM PST. A winner will be chosen randomly and announced the next day, 12th April 2011.<br />
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Good luck everyone!<br />
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~HGReinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00220422679645458381noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8936055573465742654.post-77851293878876024012011-03-25T15:38:00.001-04:002011-03-25T15:42:06.819-04:00INGLOT! INGLOT! INGLOT!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://daniellesirrelevantramblings.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/inglot-makeup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="242" r6="true" src="http://daniellesirrelevantramblings.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/inglot-makeup.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
It was the Makeup Show in NYC May of 2010. I was a newbie and in awe that I was surrounded by so many different brands that my head was swimming. Suddenly a booth caught my eye. There were only a bazillion (real word, I swear!) people swarming around it. On the backdrop I saw the letters INGLOT. Inglot? Really? Why am I suppose to care about this company and better yet, why are there more people at their booth than saaayyy...MAC? MUFE? Well, I walk over and immediately I'm in tears. I was so excited! I was excited about the eyeshadows, but more than that, I was excited about the actual face products, something new for me! The foundation, powders, concealors, oh my! OMG, I heart Inglot so much and guess what? Finally Inglot is available online, oh yeah! You can shop Inglot online right <a href="http://www.inglotcosmetics.com/">now!</a><br />
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