The beauty of Melanin

One of my favorite skincare lines is "Nuance" from the beautiful Salma Hayek who is Mexican and Lebanese, which  explains why she is great to look at. This line has been out since August 2011 with high quality ingredients for affordable prices.

So far the products I have tried is the body scrub as well as the exfoliating enzyme mask. Not only does this product line have cleansers and moisturizers but make-up as well. Here is a review from a blogger and the greatest thing about the products is they smell delicious and feel great on the skin as well.

Isn't she lovely

Released October 2005

What a lovely book that showcases the reality of history for fashion models and just how beautiful skin that contains or produces melanin really is. This is one of the most impressive beauty books I have seen because it really is a guide of taking care of the skin and how make-up is applied to achieve different looks.

Just in case you do not know the meaning of Melanin, here is one according to the Encyclopedia on this website which is legit.

"Any of several organic compounds, dark biological pigments that give coloration (shades of yellow to brown) to skin, hair, feathers, scales, eyes, and some internal tissues, notably the substantia nigra in the brain. In humans, melanins help protect the skin against the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation, but melanoma may arise from cells that produce it. The amount in the skin depends on both genetic and environmental factors. Melanin is produced from the amino acid tyrosine; albinos lack the enzyme that catalyzes that reaction."

One of my favorite looks from the book

drama from the or for the Ghetto Fabolous

Protein packed

I am not going to be getting back to focusing on Wellness Wednesdays or really you could consider this information weird but I am sharing anyways. For my Wellness Wednesdays I will be combining a recapture of what I had to nourish my body for the previous week.

My new favorite drink and the most natural way I know how to get my protein has been ewith one of Naked's "Protein Zone" drinks. If anyone knows anything about me, than they know that I really love chocolate and than with bananas I am making the right choice. You can drink it for breakfast, lunch and dinner because it is very sweet and appropriately filling for anytime.

You may not be able to hear me but this is just a preview from my Day 7.

PP & M

What a pretty pedicure and manicure done all by me. The great thing about this is that I know it will last longer than what is done at the local nail shop arond the corner in any neighborhood.

I used this as the base coat but it can also be used as top coat as well

"I'm So Jaded"

"First-Timer"

Top of the line Top Coat that gives the nails the same effect as Gel without the UV light.

For a pedicure I charge $30.00

Lasts for two weeks +

Color of the Day-Sugar Plum Fairy

Smashbox CC cream in Medium/Light with Black eyeliner smudged and mascara

wild and natural eyebrows

Got to love this Black Radiance which is like Sugar Plum from the Candyland game

American Manicure

It has been awhile since I treated myself to a manicure since I usually do it myself, but I had to try the American Manicure which is similar to the French manicure. Also, I received a paraffin wax which left the skin on my hands feeling super moisturized and is a beauty experience that everyone should experience at least once.

Paraffin wax is completely safe and can be eaten since this is a item sold in grovery stores and used for cooking. Here you can check out how to give yourself a paraffin wax treatment.


Before my polish was applied both of my hands were dipped in the wax three times and covered with a plastic bag to sit on there for about four minutes.

Not my photo

My skin is rejuvenated and very silky.

Crazy in Love with NEONS

Wearing bright clothing and especially neon colors is all the rage for the summer. I love being crazy in love with Neon clothing that is light and bold. Something about neon screams young and free.

Scarf from the Gap

Orange necklace and top on sale at Express

My crazy wrist watch say "Hello Kitty" and tick tocks really slow.