A few weeks ago I attended a Family Dollar beauty event and to say that I was overwhelmed would be an understatement {check out a portion of the beauty goods I walked away with here}. But it was a good overwhelmed. Family Dollar had a ton of brands on hand to discuss their new and existing products and one of the suppliers was L.A. Colors. I naturally gravitated toward their booth because I had never heard of them! But I’m so glad I changed that. Besides having a full...

Fall doesn’t just mean chunky knits and cute outerwear. Between the colder temps and blistering wind, your body’s largest organ can take a serious beating and result in dry, chapped skin. That’s where a rich moisturizing lotion comes in. Instead of expensive lotions and potions, it’s possible to find an affordable body lotion that’s friendly on the wallet and good for your skin. The new Vaseline Intensive Care Lotion is a must have to keep your skin in peak condition and Family Dollar sells it for less than 5 bucks!...

One of the brands I’ve used for years {when I had relaxed hair and now as a natural} has been Motions. It’s affordable and can be purchased practically anywhere. And seriously, there’s a line and product for all textures. If there’s one thing I love, it’s an effortless go-to hairstyle I can whip up when I’m running late. I always seem to find myself with just 10 or 15 minutes to do something to my hair. Stylist to the stars and Motions global ambassador, Ursula Stephen, knows women...

When it comes to fashion, I know my stuff. But for all things hair and beauty, I have to admit that I’m a bit baffled. Though I’ve had natural hair for the past six years, I still find myself on the hunt for products that moisturize my super dry locs. A few weeks ago I was invited to an event for the Dark and Lovely Anti-Breakage line, which has no alcohol, mineral oil, petrolatum, parabens and aims to fight damage and retain hair growth. I don’t think I’ve...

I 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...