Forward.

The day after Election Day felt awesome! I caught myself smiling for no reason. I'm just so excited that I got to exercise my right to vote, and President Obama won by a landslide! It is unfortunate that some people are unable to accept this win by posting negative statements about our president. No matter who's in office, there will still be ignorant folks rampant. But I am hoping that President Obama and Congress can work together and put aside partisanship to get this nation back on track to a healthier economy. Now I can tell my kids that I voted for the first black president...TWICE! Four more years!


Paint my lips

Whenever I put on lipstick, I immediately think of my mom and aunts. When I was a little girl I would always watch my mom put on makeup. She never wore a lot, but she always had a little rouge and definitely some shade of red lipstick. My Aunt Rosie will refuse to take a picture until she "paints her lips." Even without any other makeup on, lipstick will give you a boost of confidence. I've been searching for the perfect everyday shade. I usually wear my normal nude or pink lip gloss, so I needed something that had a pop of color, yet still classy. I found a red shade by Mac called "Ruby Woo" that I love. I also found more of a plum wine color (908C) by Wet n' Wild that is perfect for the fall. I think both of these shades work well with my skin tone. What beauty product can you not live without? 


908C by Wet n' Wild

Ruby Woo by Mac

Toni

Very few people know that I have this thing for Toni Braxton. I discovered her self-titled debut album in the back of my cousin's trunk at a cookout. She had on light blue jeans and a white tank with a leather jacket with red lip, and I can't forget that short haircut that everybody rocked back in the day. This album cover screamed sex appeal in a subtle way. Although at this time I had no idea what the lyrics meant, her deep sultry voice just appealed to me. Later I could soon relate to the feelings of love and heartbreak. She was one of the most successful R&B female singers of the 90s, and I was so excited they finally did a Behind the Music special on her recently! I wish they could bring R&B music like this back. Check out this video, "How Many Ways" with Shemar Moore as Toni's love interest.