Showing posts with label reading. Show all posts
Showing posts with label reading. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 25, 2007

Women's Health Magazine



Check out Women's Health Magazine this month for nifty fragrances in your not-so-traditional packaging. (I personally have and love my CK Euphoria gel in a pump.) Also, check out in this month's issue how to care for your skin... shield it from the damaging particles from our environment.

Happy reading ladies!

Friday, March 09, 2007

Accidental Diva, Tia Williams


I finally grabbed a hold of Accidental Diva by Tia Williams (former beauty editor, one of my favorite bloggers, tv personality) from one of my favorite book stores, Karibu. It was on sale for $6.99. Score! Some of you may say, "What has taken you so long?" Well, well, I have tons of books with all the intentions to read them.. and never do. So, I've been on book buying hiatus until I get some of them read. When you walk past Karibu, you can't help but to stop by and see what's new and what's on sale in black lit. I stopped by just in time to snatch up the deal. Maybe, it's a gift and a lure for her new book coming out, It Girl. I'll get to reading so that I'm ready for the next book.

My friend and Yummy411 reader, Muthasfynest, asked about Iman cosmetics and any recommendations. While I've never used them, the aforementioned and yummy chica Tia Williams has.
In this pretty as ever photo, her makeup artist (Sam Fine) used Iman Sheer Finish Bronzing Powder in Sand ($17) on her natural highlight points (forehead, top of cheeks, nose, and chin.) So as a recommendation, look at her results and follow. Also, I haven't had the opportunity to consult Freelance Makeup Artist Sister, as I know she uses Iman products. So more to come!

Tuesday, January 09, 2007

New Year

I've dodged Christmas and New Years with no good beauty inspired themes, particularly because they weren't the best moments for me. Don't get me wrong, they weren't terrible, but nothing I anticipated with overwhelming joy.

However, I found this meme over at Ms JJ's spot. Fitting enough for the new year, even though I'm late.... and not beauty related. This is another one of the few posts that you'll read where you get to know a little bit more about Yummy.

1. What did you do in 2006 that you'd never done before?
Went to a Thai restaurant.

2. Did you keep your New Years' resolutions?
Didn't have one.

3. Did anyone you know give birth?
My last sister (that could qualify.. be old enough, etc.)

4. Did anyone you know die?
A great-Aunt.

5. What countries did you visit?
Only one. America, but I'll strive to change this in the '07.

6. What would you like to have in 2007 that you lacked in 2006?
Some goals achieved-- short term, mid term. What did I do to mark '06 as a year of growth in my life?

7. What dates from 2006 will remain etched upon your memory?
October 17th, 2006. My new nephew's birthday.

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
End of my one year probation period on my job. Don't laugh. Small, but it is what it is LOL

9. What was your biggest failure?
Not making a move to change my 'situation.'

10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
No, "thank you Jesus!"

11. What was the best thing you bought?
Two in my book: my patch work blazer that I love and a pair of boots for only $50 (they had my size, customer service was great and I had a $50 gift card!)

12. Whose behaviour merited celebration?
BabyYum's.. he's closer to being potty trained!

13. Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed?
Can't name names, of course. However, men need to step up their game in the '07. Woman of my same cloth aren't going to deal with too much more BS!

14. Where did most of your money go?
Do you have to ask? With face hiding under a hat, "makeup."

15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
The world of blogging.. ok take out one of the really's. It's interesting and I'm a part of it!

16. What song/album will always remind you of 2006? Lean wit it, rock wit it. The song was reincarnated in about 5 different songs or more. It almost became a movement.. ugh.

17. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Traveling and discovering outdoors, reading and exercising.

18. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Doubting myself.

19. Did you fall in love in 2006?
Nope.

20. How many one night stands in this last year?
Zero. Yummy can't get down like that.

21. What was your favourite TV program?
A cross between Run's House and Mommy Swap... family dynamics is so interesting to me

22. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
No, it's actually the other way around. While things aren't peachykeen, God has been working with me to let go of the hatred. You waste too much energy hating. If God loves you, then so do I.

23. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Would have is the key phrase here... being able to afford myself, ah oh well.

24. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2006.
Two things... delayed gratification will help to teach discipline... AND... it's okay to be selfish sometimes; you need your sanity.

25. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year? "It's my party, I can cry if I want to.. cry if I want to," eh i gues.

Friday, December 15, 2006

Reader's Roundup!

Ok, really I was going to post this on Wednesday or Thursday, but here it is just in time for Friday. Some of the best stuff that has come out in the beauty blogosphere that I'm itching to tell you about:
* Yummy! The Beauty Bug tells us about Smashbox's new collection! I'm excited!
*Elke at the Beauty Newsletter (blog) tells us of the latest trend with eyebrows as part of holiday eye makeup... only to keep up with the eyebrow trend that's going on this blog =)
*What could possibly make the Organic Beauty throw out her M.A.C.?? Also, she shares with us more about Miss Jessie's deal on her products.
*Just can't seem to find right fragrance? A little jasmin, a little less amber. Mix up your own! 99 Products tells us about the Body Shop's Invent Your Scent Kit.
*Lipgloss as a pencil?! Bon Bons in a Bath tells about her favorite. Here's for the lipgloss lovers.
*Rural Glamour shares good news about Wet N' Wild, Loreal's HIP and more!
*Nars' new spring collection! Lipstick, Powder N Paint tells us all about it...
Alright, I think that's enough... happy reading and have a yummy weekend!

Saturday, November 11, 2006

Reader's Round-up!

If you are a MAC fan and want the latest info before anyone else, go over (ok RUN) to the Makeupbag for the scoop on the newest MAC collection Jewelescent. While you are there, preview the 'black nails' trend for yourself.

Need to learn how to get the best brows for your face? Check out The Beauty Newsletter (Blog) for the ins and outs on the model eyebrow from a fab celebrity makeup artist. Yummy tip: Have a 10x magnifying mirror handy to get the small hairs that matter and to avoid over tweezing.

Hello Dollface gives us some new products for whiter teeth!

The New York Day Spa gives us some tips on unwanted facial hair. Which works best for you?

Have you not gotten your shine under control? Oil taking away from the appearance of your makeup? Tired of blotting your face with blotsheets? Get some help from Makeup Minute giving us the scoop on Jane Iredale's latest creation.

Ever thought of going natural? Afrobella tells us what it takes to make the transition and what celebs could benefit from this.

Happy reading and stay yummy!