(Rom 8:2) "For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death." I thank God for abundant life. If you are reading this, believe that Houston Texas is a great place to live! So let's look and feel GREAT! That's is what this blog is about! Putting H-Town on the Hood Map!
Due to complications of the Covid-D Pandemic, I have to relocate. However, I can't help but finish Black Glamour Houston off with an end of the year Blog! I believe H-Town is going to be the place to party this Holiday Season! This is the only city in the world where you can "Trap and Trill." And if you've ever gone to a cotillion, you know this means things are about to get real bougie! See video below:
But Still it's Christmas time. So, the question of the day is:
If you don't have Aularale's basic skincare set. Get it. If you know ANYONE who doesn't have Aularale's basic skincare set, this is the PERFECT Christmas gift. $ 96
2020 was a year of clear vision. And if I have any fashion advise for Houston going into 2021, it is: Rock Astros Gear! It's worth the investment! Hats, shirts, hoodies and jackets. Anything Astros is going to be cool and chic! Of course paired with neon kicks.
H-TOWN STYLE
One of my favorite "Bey" looks was the Givenchy dress she wore to the Met Gala in 2015. Get a similar look by wearing a sheer top and layering these 2 colorful jewel tone necklaces! It's so much FUN. $5 each!
Thanksgiving always evokes colonial feelings for me. There's just something warm and comforting about this fall time festival. Maybe it's the leaves changing colors which you don't see much of in Houston. However, H-Town is such a glitzy town that the Spicy Earth Eye Shadow Quad works under the city lights.
The metallic gold and bronzes metals in this Eye-Shadow Quad Remind me of foliage in the Midwest which is just as comforting as reading Toile wallpaper. Spicy Earth $ 22.50
HIGH CLASS HOOD
Ralph Lauren is the perfect inspiration for thanksgiving this year especially in the hood. Yes you can do this. This year, lets TRAP THANKSGIVING out!
The link below is an official Thanksgiving playlist.
These ghetto fabulous cocktails evoke warm and fuzzy fall feelings using cranberry juices and apple ciders. Serve with Chex Mix before the meal.
Conjure and Cider
Ingredients:
1 1/2 oz of Conjure Cognac
4 oz Apple Cider
Apple wedge
Directions:
Add Conjure Cognac to an ice-filled rocks glass. Top with apple cider and stir. Garnish with apple wedge.
Lets not forget the eggnog. Mixed with Hennessy and spiced rum. Last holiday season I mixed the eggnog with Hennessy only and something was missing. So add sum rum and I think it will work.
AUTUMN SALAD
Bag of field greens
Dried cranberries or raisins
Sunflower seeds
Pumpkin seeds
Cheese
Cherry tomatoes
Dijon dressing with honey mustard
This dressing recipe is perfect. However, 2-3celery stalks can be used instead of apples.
Now for the greens. If you don't eat pork, you can use a turkey hind or wing instead.
If you are serving cornbread and dinner rolls, this Jiffy recipe is the best.
Of course there must be mashed potatoes and gravy. Potatoes can be doctored up with sour cream and chives.
Can't forget about the gravy.
Macaroni and Cheese
2 boxes of Kraft Macaroni
1 cup of sour cream
2 cups of grated cheddar cheese
1 cup of bread crumbs
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cook both boxes of Kraft Macaroni and cheese according to directions in a large pot. Stir in sour cream and half the grated cheddar cheese. Pour mixture into a 9 x 13 pan. Spread evenly. Sprinkle bread crumbs on top. Cook in oven for 20-30 minutes or until the macaroni is bubbly and done. Sprinkle the rest of the cheddar cheese on top. Put in oven for 5 more minutes until cheese melts.
This pie is actually delicious. It's already put together. All you have to do is put it in the oven. You may have to cook it for longer than 20 minutes depending on your oven. Make sure it's nice and done. Serve with ice cream.
The bird is definitely the highlight of Thanksgiving. What you want on your table is Popeye's already cooked frozen turkey. It's costs around $39.95. So go ahead and put your hand out for it.
To pre-order your own whole bird before they sell out, call or visit your local Popeyes restaurant and schedule a pick-up for the date of your choice.
Note:
Serve ice water
Sweet tea
And Arbor Mist wine in fall flavors like Black Berry Merlot, , cherry, pomegranate and mixed berry.
2 Days before:
Thaw out turkey in the fridge. Buy all the groceries you need.
1 Day before:
Make Autumn salad, cornbread, macaroni and cheese and greens.
Set the table
Day of:
Heat turkey early in the morning. Make the dressing. Make the potatoes while dressing is in the oven.
While guests are enjoying mixed drinks, put the pies in the oven. Don't forget about them.
When you take them out, refresh your guests drinks.
FOR THE HOSTESS
This bling fringe necklace is perfect for the thanksgiving hostess to wear. Guests will be impressed. $5
The only thing to do after a successful thanksgiving dinner is to PARTY! If my girlfriends and I didn't hit the club on Thursday, we definitely partied on Black Friday! The Z-Collection is back and this hoop necklace can be dressed up, or dress down and worn underneath a denim jacket. $ 25
Halloween is a time to hide behind your sexy. Cleopatra is the ultimate altar ego for that costume party. Take a Blue Nile eye shadow all the way up to the brow. Smear the lips with gold and of course, a dark ring of black eye-liner all around the eye.
For $ 48, get the ultimate Cleopatra makeup set which includes:
Coral Reef Eye Shadow Quad
Black Eye Pencil
Lipstick in Antique Gold or Clover
(Cover is a gold that compliments darker undertones)
TRICK OR TREAT
If you are hosting, celebrate the spirit of the holiday with a fabulous Trick or Treat Table.
COMPLETE THE LOOK
Even if your costume and makeup is more subtle, a necklace like this will bring just enough shine to your neckline. Only $5
This fall, style is still edgy and wearable, but the changing season invites touches of glam. This means the same outfits but a flashier purse or jewelry.
The eyes always have it. For $45 get this glam look which includes:
Brown or Walnut Brush on Brow
Black Eyeliner Pencil
Naturale Eye Shadow Quad
(This eyeshadow quad is great for a smokey eye)
Hype Hair
Even if you want to rock your hoodie or favorite flannel shirt, you can glam your look up with an old fashion press, using a flat iron of course. The secret to a great press is pressing oil! Prepare you hair with a deep conditioner and use a flat iron that goes up to at least 450 degrees.
Mom Jeans
Question? Is it possible for high-waisted mom jeans to ever serve a fashion purpose?
Answer: Yes if you make shorts out of them!
Ladies, September in Texas is still warm. Nothing amps up your wardrobe like several pairs of denim shorts. Not only is this style liberating, it's affordable.
Denim shorts definitely have H-Town's approval. As the weather cools, denim shorts look great with fishnet stockings and ankle boots. Throw on a sweater and hit the door.
The months Vogue is nothing less than fabulous! Bougie finally reaches couture.
Hollywood Hills
This timeless choker is flashier than ethnic jewelry. A piece like this should peek from under a denim jacket on a cool fall night. Only $5
Don't let Covid 19 destroy your summer. Even if your travels are limited this year... keep a mindset of having FUN! While we are still thinking TROPICS and RESORT...think glistening gold like the island songbird Lila Ike who wore gold eye-shadow just as bad ass as her gold chain in her video "I Spy."
GET THE LOOK
$46.50
Basic Element Eye Shadow Quad
Gold Shimmer Powder
If you make it to the water, wear tribal and ethnic swimwear this season like these tropical fashions from B-FYNE.
PARADISE FOUND
This beautiful black wood necklace is a necessity in your jewelry box. Get it for only $5
This summer's style is all about the heat. Street style is edgy and comfortable; laced with a rainbow of tropical colors. This season's lipsticks are fruity foils in metallic colors. Think, your favorite flavor popsicle. If you have never bought a blog collection, don't miss this one which includes universally flattering metallic lip colors. Yes, chocolate sisters can wear all three...(I tried them on)
For $ 67 you get:
Cinnamon (red)
Amber Glaze (orange)
Wisteria (purple)
Blue Eyeliner Pencil
Turquoise Eyeliner Pencil
NOTE: Both eyeliner pencils coordinate with all 3 lip colors!
SUMMER SIPPER
Everybody's drinking Conjure Punch this summer. A fruity sipper made with Conjure Cognac. Serve poolside or at a barbecue.
Also tastes great with pineapple juice. Make this summer a great one!
Graphic Tees are back! Wear them with khaki's, track shorts or even a A line skirt. Throw a glitzy mini bag over your shoulder and hit the door! This one is from New York and Company.
BRASS TAX
Add brass to your collection of ethnic jewelry. It may just be the sista's answer to goth. The pieces below or $5 each
True beauty is natural beauty and we are all striving for flawless skin, like hip-hop vixen, Brooke Bailey. To take your skincare game to the next level, try adding a serum to your basic skincare regime. A serum usually comes in a medicine type bottle and adds concentrated anti-aging nutrients to the skin. you take a few drops, put it on right before your moisturizer. Can be used on any age skin...
Aularale's Anti-wrinkle peptide serum is on sale now for $39. Act fast...
For even more astounding results. get the skin rejuvenation peptide creme for $62...
HIGH CLASS HOOD
Brooke Bailey proved that she was an IT GIRL when she graced the last cover of the iconic King Magazine.
Speaking of magazines...don't miss out on Aeysha Curry's newest publication Sweet July. In this premier issue is of course.....delicious recipes....like jerk chicken...She also gives step by step instructions on how to throw a really high-class brunch for your girlfriends.....make it a challenge
TRIBAL CONNECTION
If you love delicate necklaces on sun kissed skin, these tribal chains will make your summer. $5 each
Catching the coronavirus is out! Spring Fever is in! Spring Fever is any number of mood, physical or behavioral changes which may be experienced coinciding with the arrival of Spring!
Allergies are a reality for some of us when the pollen count is high during this time of year. One of Aularale's best selling products, the herbal relief spray is an all around remedy for afflictions. $30
If you are experiencing breathing allergies: Spray Herbal Relief on hand or tissue and breath in through the mouth and exhale through the nose for 30 seconds. Rub on chest and throat.
SANGRIA
(warning explicit language)
Ladies, this is really good, however, you don't have to be so heavy handed. Stir with a wooden spoon instead.
This recipe is delicious, but if it's too strong, serve over a half of glass of sprite.
Drain any remaining wine from the fruit and blending it into a cold sauce. You can use the sauce as a topping for French toast, ice cream and more.
HOT OFF THE PRESS
Hot Girl Meg has graced this months Marie Claire cover. If you're H-town cool, go get a copy!
SPRING BLING
Spring, Summer: STUNT with this bling gold chocker. $ 5
