Hair Change!

I still decided to go back to my natural color today after a long debate and my GPA being sick!! Some people say it's impossible for your hair to be black! That it's a "dark brown" we'll not mine honey!! My hair is coal black and I missed it soooo much!!! Thank you @prettystrands for always keeping my hair right and so it's not falling out after my drastic measures!!! #EverythingMrsPennLoves #myDarkHair #DarkNLovely #MyNaturalLaShesPoppin

Summer Cleaning Anyone???

I had started to clean out my vanity but as I got into it I thought, maybe later?? It's time to do a summer cleaning from bathroom (my bathroom is separate from my vanity) to vanity to my closet!!😁😁😁 Sometimes I hate doing deep cleanings because I'm such a hoarder and I don't like giving too much away☺️☺️but I'm getting better at it!!#EverythingMrsPennLoves #GettingNewStuff&KeepingTheOld #UpEarly

Nail Color!!

I love my new blue color!! I totally forgot to look at the back of the Essie bottle to share the color!!😩😩 However, it's my first time wearing blue on my nails and I love it!!! #EverythingMrsPennLoves #NailColor #ILoveSwitchingItUp #Love

Face.....

The Face❤️ @missdrini #EverythingMrsPennLoves #MakeUp #MadFace #WhenPeopleTalkTooMuch #ImADramaFreeZone #IllSideEyeYouInAQuickness

Make up Monday!!

   Today's post will be about something new that I love!!! While I was on vacation I decided to try three new items by Simple Care!! The Exfoilating Facial Wipes, The Replenishing Rich Moisturizer, and the Eye Make-Up Remover Pads!! So over a period of five days, I've used these items and here's my review!!

The Exfoilating Facial Wipes- I actually like the concept of this! I like to be able to use a product on the go without a mess!! Usually when I travel no matter how safe I secure my items, something gets smudged around!! This product in particular need a little extra moisture to the wipes and it would have been perfect. I'm all about feeling the product and no matter what I did, it just felt like there was no solution on the cloths. Meaning I felt no lather or anything even when I added water, however, I'm going to charge that to the game because their other products that I tried were amazing!! 

 The Replenshing Rich Moisturizer is amazing!!! I love it!!! I was in Cabo laying out on the beach for a nice golden tan. When I got back to my room, my nose was a little red and irritated. I washed my face and applied the R&R moisturizer to and it gave me such a calm and soothing feel to my sensitive areas. I like this moisturizer because it isn't heavy, it's nice and light, and it hydrates your skin with added vitamims!! This moisturizer gets 5 stars from me!!!

The Eye Make-Up Remover Pads has to be my favorite item from the simple care brand. These pads are the perfect fit for your eye sockets (see bottom right) opposed to other remover products the wipes are excessively larger then they need to be. These simple EMR wipes have the perfect balance of size and moisture!!! Not to mention I don't have to use 3 pads for one eye!! Another 5 stars from Mrs.Penn!! 

I bought my products from my favorite store..... Wait for it..........TARGET!!! For an average price of 

Exfoliating Wipes- $4.99

R&R Moisturizer-$9.99

EMR Pads- $5.29

Go and add a little simplicity to your life with the Simple Care!! Xoxo 

Note: Different products work for different people. This is a review of the things that I like and what worked for me!

Make up Mondays!!!

 Even though Monday is almost over on my time zone (PST) I'm finally able to relax from my meetings and give you guys the beauty tip that you've been waiting for!!!

   So, I absolutely love to be a golden girl!! Gold pallets are my "Go To"!! My all time favorite look is..

"All That Glitters" by M.A.C I use that for my lid, and for my crease I use 

"Mulch"- which is not pictured but it's my all time fav!!

If you need a quick dinner look, or a quick party look this is the one. You can exaggerate the eye by applying more "All That Glitters" on the lid. I recommend this combination on skin tones that are around my complexion and darker. This will flush out your complexion if you are extremely light :). You can try all colors listed with a "Mulch" or "corduroy" crease depending on your tone.

I hope you like it!!! These eye shadows can be purchased from all M.A.C locations for an average price of $15.00 per shadow!

From left to right my fav golds are...

1. Honey Lust

2.All That Glitters

3. Amber Lights

4. WoodWinked

Making it up with MAKE-UP MONDAYS!!!

    This is a late post but I had to post about it!! I have now tried this new creamy eye liner for almost a week now and I LOVE IT!!! Laura Mercier eyeliner cream is ABSOULETLY AMAZING!!! It is dermatologist and allergy tested that help decrease the risk of irritation, which is a MAJOR plus!!! I have used many eyeliners (trying to get these eyes right) and my eyes have always seemed to continuously get irritated. They usually start watering or getting itchy after applying (major NO NO)! This really works!! Whether your winging that top eye out or not, this product will help you achieve the look your looking for! I love it!!

I found this amazing product at Sephora for an approximate price of $22.00. Yes it may seem steep but hey it's worth it!! The brush that I like to use is MAC small angle brush, however, any reliable angle brush works!

Make-Up Mondays!!!

Hey Everyone,

      My favorite lip is a nude one!! I love to go glam with my eyes, and have a nude lip to classy it out!! Here are my three favorite nude lips!! Starting from left to right, 1)C-Thru lip glass 2) Matte Nude RiRi lipstick 3) Revealing lip glass!! These are truly my favs!! I wear C-Thru with almost everything!! If these colors are too nude for you, you can try Chai lip glass by MAC or the color Spite!!! My favorite every day look is applying a malt on my lid, with a cudoroy or mulch (both Mac eyeshadows) in the crease with my c- thru lip glass!! The Mac Lip glasses can sometimes make your lips cakey but the colors are The Bomb! To help with the moisture, I always put some Chapstick or Vaseline on my lips before I apply any M.A.C products on my lips!! Try yours now!!

      You can purchase the lipglasses from any M.A.C store, or retailer for an average price of $15.00. The yRiRi lipstick is $16.50!! Get your nude lip now!! Every woman should have that classic look!!

Make-Up Mondays!!

     Hello loves!!! I've been away for too long, so it's time to get back in action with our "Makeup Mondays"!!! Today I am sharing with you my all time FAVORITE BRONZER!!! Since I naturally have rosy red cheeks, blush for me is no no!! Not to mention, when I'm wearing make up or if I simply just want a fresh face, I always have to find something that tones down the redness while giving me that glowy effect. Gold Deposit mineralize skin finish by M.A.C does it for me!! I like to pair this with two brushes the 138 Tapered Face Brush or 129 powder/blush brush both by M.A.C. The 129 brush gives me a more defining look, while the 138 brush gives me a more natural sheer look that works perfect for a everyday fresh face! The picture below shoes the 129 on the right and the 138 on the left

   The Gold Deposit mineralize skin finish comes many different colors/tints so go check it out! The average prices are:

138 Brush: $53.00

129 Brush: $35.00

Gold deposit: $ 30.00

My definition of a fresh face is bronzer, mascara, eyeliner (for night) and a nude lip!

**Note that I AM NOT a makeup artist. This is just MY opinion of what product works best for me**

Make up Mondays!!

Sorry to keep you waiting, but here it is!!!

       Make-up Monday!!! Today I am showing a product that simply amazing for maximum coverage! The brand Make Up Forever is amazing!! It gives the maximum coverage for some of the worst blemishes and acne! Some make-up foundations are thick and pasty, however, this product gives a nice fresh face look! No pasty clown face with this product, lets keep it smooth and fresh. This is available for all skin tones, trust me I checked!!

       

      While I was browsing the store, I also came across another red lipstick that I adore! It's called "Rouge Artist Intense" that's pictured. Although my first choice is MAC "Ruby Woo" lined with their "Brick" lip liner! I like the way this actual lipstick is made! It's shaped to color the fullness of your lip to the crease, not to mention it keeps my lips moisturized. I hate lipsticks that dry out my lips. It's a perfect choice. This brand is also sold in sephora, but the actual store is amazing! They also specialized in body paints, check them out!!

     Thanx Jon for the amazing service!!! You were all types of amazing and see you soon!!

Average Price: Foundation is $42.00 and the lipstick average price or $20.00.

Product Thursday!!!!

Today is Product Thursday!!!

        I've been waiting all week to give you coverage on these products by Lush!! This store is sooo amazing!!! This place only sells vegan fresh ingredient body products that actually work!! You know a product is natural when they have expiration dates on their products!! All of their products are made with real ingredients that's why some things need to be refrigerated.

     My favorite things from there are the Ocean Body Scrub, The Body conditioner, and the charity hand and body lotion!! The amazing thing about each of these products are:

Ocean salt- average price-$35.95 is great for a glowing complexion. It eliminates dead skin leaving your skin beautiful to touch!

The Ro's body conditioner-average price is $32.95. Made with vegan products, this Argan oil based body conditioner, leaves your skin softer than it ever was. Just think of the way you condition your hair, why won't you condition your body?Make sure that you apply this at the last step of bathing! Some people don't even apply lotion because it leaves their skin nourished (I still apply lotion)! **Note, Argan oil has been used in morocco to soften the skin for hundreds of years**

The Charity pot hand and body lotion- average price is $22.95. Made with the finest products, this lotion is used to hydrate dry skin. The ingredients also help nourish old stretch marks for less appearance. The best thing about this product is not the product itself, it's that every penny that you pay for this product goes toward grassroots charities. How wonderful!

They also have amazing mask for anti-aging to trouble skin to a chocolate mask for the teenagers! I can go on and on about the products in this store, but it's just too much to type! So go check out Lush now!!! It's the only way to nourish your body!! 

Thank you to the lovely ladies in The Lush store that made my experience incredible, especially Ms.Amy!!

Make-up Monday!!

 Hey Loves,

     

     Today is our make-up Monday!!! I am about to give you the 100% real on a variety of make up products every monday, right here on my blog!! Be sure to remember that I don't give you a review unless I try the product myself!!

    This past weekend MAC cosmetics released a new product called "The Prep +Prime Beauty Balm"! This is an awesome seller especially if you want a natural look! The compact comes with a sponge, but be careful, it's made for a natural look, and when applied with a sponge it can look a little too thick on your face! Not to mention this beauty balm is made with spf so it protects your skin while looking beautiful.

     Online, they pared the compact with the 191 foundation brush, but in stores they are applying it with the 130 short duo fibre brush. That's the brush I purchased, and it applies the balm soo smoothly and so naturally. My compact color is Dark, what's yours?

     Average price for the BB compact is $30.00? and the brush is $42.00. This line also comes with in a liquid form for $30.00, but I prefer the compact! Get yours today!

   The picture below in the orange shows the product on my face!

            

New & Pre Owned!

Hey everyone!

     Would you like to own designer items without paying the designer cost?? Well stay tuned because my closet store will be coming soon!! I will be selling new and previously owned accessories, clothing, shoes and purses from my very own closet!! The countdown to great items for a great price will be announced soon!

~Mrs.Penn

Something you'll love!

     Ok, I love oils!! I love getting out of the bath tub and mixing my favorite lotion (in which I will share in a later post) and oil together to give my body a silk effect!  You have to nurture your skin in order for it to give you that glow that everyone looks for! Although I absolutely looooovvve my oils, I hate the way that the oil smears everywhere leaving a little mess. Not to mention, it takes FOREVER to dry lol.

    This miraculous dry body oil spray by Victoria's Secret is AMAZING!! You spray your body,rub it in, and there is NO MESS! It smells amazing like warm vanilla brown sugar, and it drys quickly! You can purchase this from Victoria Secret for an average price of $12.00. Go get yours today! You'll be majorly impressed!!

 

    

Here's My Secret, Keep it up!!!

      Hey loves!!! Although I go to the hair shop to get my hair treated, it is imperative that I also take care of my own hair. Whether I'm wearing my hair natural,straight,wet,weaved,or twisted, I constantly keep my scalped oiled with these two products. With my first born my hair shed sooo much, and I had no clue of what to do.

     I started mixing products, and trying different products to help with my hair breakage and to help grow my hair! I finally came across these two products and it has been heaven sent. Within a years time,my hair grew to my bra strap from me cutting my hair to my shoulders almost. Now its pass my bra strap 2 years later!!!This is my hair rituals....what's yours???

Put a little steam on it!!

     Whether your rocking your natural hair or not,color on your hair or not, it is sooo important to take care of your hair. My wonderful hair care specialist and stylist Courtney keeps my hair healthy and silky to the touch!! With my color, I love to get my hair steamed (with conditioner of course) because it keeps my hair texture on point and it helps prevent from breakage. This also works for the people (man or woman) that have excessive dandruff and it penetrates the oils and conditioner to the scalp more deeply. How would this not work for you???

   Ask your haircare specialist/stylist about it, you won't be sorry!

Are you protecting your skin??

      While your favorite person is on vacation and it's 90 plus degrees, it's best that I keep my skin hydrated and protected from the sun because getting sun burn is painful. I recommend these two products! I love the Aveeno protect + hydrate on my face and Coopertone Sport on my entire body. The reason that I use two different products is, what works on your body doesn't necessarily always works for your face and vise versa! Aveeno has proven to protect my face from the blazing sun, but sometimes it's a fail on my body,weird huh? Not to mention Aveeno comes in smaller tubing, and if I were rushing it would take forever just to rub in my sunscreen over my entire body from head to toe.

      That's where Coppertone Sport comes in! It's a great sunscreen spray that even stays on when you sweat((if applied correctly))! It's quick and easy to apply and I have personally used it in 90 degree weather! This product is great to use to keep your skin safe!! Don't believe me, try it yourself!!

Yes, both products make sunscreen for babies and children as well. I repeat the same remedy for my own kids as well! I use Aveeno for their faces and Coppertone for their bodies!! It works for us, what works for you??

Want to feel renewed?

    This body wash is the bomb,and why not use it while I'm in Tahiti celebrating my marriage anniversary!! I love the smell of this body wash because it doesn't smell like its made with too much citrus. The pomegranate seeds and Coconut milk that is embedded in this product gives you that spa feeling once your done. I highly recommend that you use this in the shower opposed to a bath so that your bath water doesn't get too seedy at the bottom. This renewal escapade will have you feeling luxurious after each shower. This is definitely one to add to the collection.

You can find this product as some drug stores such as Cvs or Walgreens, as well as grocery stores, target, and Walmart!

Retail Price: average about $6.00

Hope you enjoy!!

Let's Go Nude!!

Don't Pretzel My Buttons!!

          Every now and then I like to take a break from my French manicure and other colors and go Nude!! Yes Nude!! This fabulous color is by OPI and it's called Don't Pretzel My Buttons!! It's a great color when you have to attend many events or travel to many places while needing the perfect color on your lovely nail beds. Its an easy touch up if you you chip or break your nails! Less stress!! Every girl loves to go Nude, so why not bare it with this!!