As I’ve mentioned in a few post, my eyes react to anything with carmine. I didn’t realise that carmine was the ingredient causing my reactions until earlier this year, long after picking up the Melt Cosmetics Muerte palette for my birthday last year. I’ve been going through my newer palettes to test whether or not …
Edge O’ Beyond (EOB) is a Black-owned, London-based lingerie brand that unites delicate jewellery with the most beautiful lace. Although EOB started as a lingerie brand, the collection now includes swimwear and nightwear. I’ve frequently purchased from this brand over the past 2 years, often through the official Depop shop, where the company hosts its …
I’m working on featuring more Black-owned brands. Although I’ve featured several Black-owned haircare brands over the years, I haven’t shown many of the other types of BOBs that I patronise regularly. Bfyne is one of my favourite swimwear brands, known for bold patterns and designs crafted to always give a sexy finish. The following excerpt …
It’s now been 2.5 years since I returned home. For those that don’t know, I’m originally from The Bahamas, and now live in the UK. My April trip home was cancelled when countries, including The Bahamas, began announcing travel bans to prevent the spread of Covid-19, a necessary measure. Given the likelihood of travelling there …
A few months ago, I picked up the VR Neon and Astro Pink palettes from Kaleidos Makeup. Although, I haven’t had the opportunity to wear them yet, I’m highly impressed by the swatches. I took them out recently because I’ve become more sensitive to shadows containing carmine, and Kaleidos is one of the few brands …
Coloured Raine’s Safari Raine launched in Spring 2019. It was the company’s first 9-pan palette. The color story was inspired by the owner Loraine Dowdy’s obsession with wildlife. Safari Raine contains the following shades: Toucan – A luxe gold foil. Clay – A warm brown matte. Tigress – A burnished copper foil. Congo Basin – …
Happy Juneteenth! Just a reminder, Black Lives Matter! The past few weeks have been heartbreaking and unforgettable, to say the least. The video of George Floyd’s murder will forever be embedded in our brains – along with the ever-growing list of lives lost to police brutality. For more information on how to contribute or support …
Happy Juneteenth! Over the past couple weeks, I’ve spent the bulk of my free time migrating and updating the blog, with the hopes of giving it a fresher, cleaner, more modern look. I’ve been saying I wanted to do it for years, and I finally got the push I needed. It’s even more gratifying, albeit …
Coloured Raine has been a staple in my vanity, including liquid lipstick, blush, and eyeshadows over the past few years. It’s one of my favourite makeup brands, and did I mention, it’s Black-owned!? Loraine Dowdy founded the brand in 2013 after leaving a career in the finance industry. The Coloured Raine X Power collection launched …
A few months ago, I picked up the VR Neon and Astro Pink palettes from Kaleidos Makeup. Although, I haven’t had the opportunity to wear them yet, I’m highly impressed by the swatches. I took them out recently because I’ve become more sensitive to shadows containing carmine, and Kaleidos is one of the few brands …
