Beauty on a Dime: Shea Moisture Olive & Green Tea Products

Posted On Monday, February 25th, 2013
Filed Under: Beauty on a Dime, Product Review

natural hair careI rarely post beauty reviews and on the site {I typically leave brief recommendations for Instagram: @LookingFlyonaDime} but I had to change that up for a few reasons. I had a few of you comment on the mega bun I rocked during my last Today Show fashion segment. Some said it looked super moisturized and others just wanted to know how I managed to make it so big. I followed an easy tutorial on essence.com for the look. But as far as products, it was all about the Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie.

My hair is ultra dry but I’ve been using the smoothie for a while now on freshly washed hair or parched locs that need some extra TLC. It makes my hair manageable and sleek enough to put in a bun.

While I’m a serious Shea Moisture convert when it comes to hair products {their Moisture Retention Shampoo and Deep Treatment Masque is also great}, it was only recently that I tried their body products.

Gift Guide: Best Bath & Beauty Products

Posted On Wednesday, December 12th, 2012
Filed Under: Beauty on a Dime, Fab Under $100, shopping
If there’s a woman in your life who needs {and deserves} a bit of pampering, why not gift her bath and beauty products? She’ll feel like she stepped in to a spa or salon, but it’s cheaper and she doesn’t even have to leave the comfort of her home. From bath sets to makeup palettes that flatter women of all shades, she’ll love these picks. Oh, and everything’s less than $100!
Argan oil works wonders for hair and skin and you can’t go wrong with this six piece kit. They’re travel-size, so perfect for a vacation or stashed in your purse for a mid-day touch up.
Josie Maran and QVC

Tutorial: Half Moon Manicure

Posted On Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
Filed Under: Beauty on a Dime, How To

I’ve seen the half moon manicure for a while now and I finally decided to give it a try. And I have to tell you, it was super easy, even for a clutz like myself. The only item I had to go out and purchase was the page reinforcers {$2} to create the half moon shape. You remember page reinforcers from your elementary school days, right? They kept your torn pages from falling out of your Trapper Keeper.

What you’ll need: base and top coat, page reinforcers, two shades of polish {I used Wet n Wild’s Sparked and Sally Hansen’s Racey Rouge}.

Links to Save By

Posted On Friday, December 24th, 2010
Filed Under: Beauty on a Dime, Deals & Steals, Dining on a Dime, Etc.

InStyle: Sexy party heels under $100

AOL Black Voices: How to throw a party on a Dime

Lord & Taylor: Enter to win a new pair of shoes each month for an entire year

The Style & Beauty Doctor: Chanel Black Pearl polish vs. Estee Lauder’s Storm

Glamour: Chunky necklaces under $50

Makeup by Kim Porter: Enter to win one of four fashion and beauty packages

Beauty Review: Wet n Wild Color Icon

Posted On Thursday, December 23rd, 2010
Filed Under: Beauty on a Dime

I’m normally not in to eyeshadow, I’m just obsessed with mascara {as you can tell by my reviews here, here and here} but I couldn’t resist Wet n Wild’s Color Icon Eyeshadow Trio. I love how the product lays it right out for you with instructions on which shadow to put on your browbone, crease and lid. Simple as can be. The palettes come in colors like Walking on Eggshells {which I purchased}, Don’t Steal My Thunder, On Cloud Nine and Sweet as Candy.

The product states: “Coordinating trio shades takes the guesswork out of creating the perfect eye look. The “how to” palettes are created to highlight, define, and accentuate specific eye colors to create unique looks.

The $1.99 price tag was pretty great, but I wanted to know if it actually held up or would it crease and fade.

I have the greasiest lids in history {seriously!} so it’s a must that I use primer with any shadow. I applied a dab of Too Faced Shadow Insurance and applied the shadow to my lid, crease and browbone and then blended a bit.

I normally never apply any shadow or highlighter to my brow because I think it will look silly but I loved how the metallic shadow really highlighted my eyes and gave a subtle pop!

The shadow actually held up as well as any other product I’ve used before. At $1.99, I’ll definitely be racking up on a few other shades. Next time I may go for a bright, bold color.

Have you tried Wet n Wild beauty products before? What was your verdict?