(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!
Do sisters blush? That's a makeup question without a doubt. Aularale definitely believes in the blush. They offer gorgeous neon colored blushes that makes black skin POP! Bold blushes that sweep from the temple to the cheekbone are in especially under a dusting of shimmer powder. Think Rihanna at the 2017 Met Gala.
In celebrating black history month, JoAnn Trawick, the founder and president of Aularale skincare and cosmetics is definitely a trailblazer when it comes to black beauty. To learn more about Aularale, please visit www.blackglamourhouston.com.
Speaking of black history month, ethnic earrings are in right now. They get a pass when it comes to accessorizing street gear. Match some dangly tribal hook earrings to your favorite hoodie!
The African inspired earrings below are AN ABSOLUTE MUST HAVE! You can get them for $5 at the link below:
For an ethnic look that is not as casual and more after 5:00, check out this stunning, Black Pantheresque snake chain spectacular. Wear this and make your favorite black dress more fabulous. $25.
One of the hottest songs of 2018 is "Rich Sex" by Nicki Minaj featuring Lil Wayne. She proved that she's still wearing that female MC crown. Ladies, the New Year's Resolution for 2019 is to put $250 on your arm... Let me break this down for those of you who are not going to download "Rich Sex" (shame on you)
I know what these niggas like, and it ain't my charm I ain't stupid, this $250 on my arm
The whole concept of Black Glamour Houston, is because Houston's downtown is so glitzy and glamorous, especially at night...that an H-Town girl must twinkle and bling...(goals ladies)
If $250 is on your arm, you want make sure you hands are nice. The following is Aularale's expert advice from 2015 to keeping everything from cracking in the winter time:
My personal favorite for nice moisturized hands is the Shea Butter Aloe Body Cream. $25
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
This is the season of giving. The best gift the world received was our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. You can read about the birth of Jesus in the first 2 chapters of the book of Luke.
We celebrate this season giving gifts to our loved ones just as the 3 Magi gave Jesus gifts when He was born. There is nothing better than the perfect holiday gift. The Aularale basic skincare set is a wonderful gift for family and friends and for yourself. It's a gift that says, "Your are beautiful and deserve the best." (Esther 2:9)
KNOW YOUR SKIN TYPE
Aularale's basic skincare set is the best cleansing system for multicultural skin types.
NORMAL TO DRY SKIN: The Emollient Replenishing Set
OILY AND COMBINATION SKIN: The Moisture Balancing Set
The Basic Skincare Set is $96 and comes with:
Cleanser
Toner/Refresher
Moisturizer
Clay Masque
BLING! BLING!
For the unbelievable price of $5 you can get these edgy gunmetal bling earrings. The quality surpasses the price. The earrings are heavyweight and have rhinestones on both the front and underside of the hoop.
This necklace set won't be available in January. That's beside the point. This is one of the hottest pieces of jewelry you can have in your possession. It's an updated hip hop chainlink spectacular. It's gritty but feminine. $25
It's fall time! When the days get shorter and the nights get longer, it's time to put on the glitz! Cooler weather always means more sophisticated style. The two must have items this fall are:
Faux Leather Coat
Bling Earrings
To complete this look, wear that perfect shade of red lipstick, which Aularale has for you. We have a red for every complexion. Remember, the perfect shade of red lipstick, makes you look expensive. My perfect shade of red lipstick is Aularale's Matte Burgundy.
Downtown Houston is all about the lights and if you are an H-Town girl you definitely want to GLO!
In addition to the perfect red lipstick, you want the Spicy Earth Eye Shadow Quad and one of the Gold or Bronze shimmer powders!
I'm so happy that I got to spend time in my hometown of Cincinnati OH! I missed the fall weather and changing leaves. I got eat Gold Star Chilli, Frishes (once again) and let's not forget Alabama's Fish House.
What about fashion and style? Cincinnati is a city where women want style to be as cozy as comfort food. So I made a list of some fashion item's every Cincinnati woman MUST HAVE!
1. V Neck Sweater. The most comfortable kind of sweater there is! Like this sweater below from Tommy Hilfiger.
2. Peasant Shirts. Why? Because not only is a peasant shirt with small print, very comfortable way to please "those women", it's so versatile. Very nice with jeans or denim shorts and can also be "Church Appropriate," as seen in the picture below...
3. Hoodie. Why? Because you don't want wear anything that says "Lands End" on the tag. (Lands end dresses are ok to wear, but not the fleece jackets) A hoodie is not only sporty, but sexier than your fashion enemies will admit. This hoodie is from Old Navy...
4. Sweatshirts. Why? Because the only sweater comfortable is a v-neck...anything else has to be a sweatshirt. I love the sweatshirts by Lisa Frank.
5. Black T shirts. Why? This may be the most flattering shirt ever invented. Have a wardrobe full of them like the "Wonder Woman" shirt below.
6. Bomber Coats. Why? Because a bomber coat will efficiently get you through a cold Cincinnati winter. The bomber coats like the ones from www.cockpitusa.com will last for years.
7. Mini bag. I love mini bags because not only can you wear them across the shoulder, they are so stylish...the key is to get one that's not too small to carry your wallet and a couple of other things...the one below is from www.off---white.com, which may be fashions answer to Cincinnati's Black Owned brand.
8. Ballet Flats. Hey, at least I didn't say heels. Yes, you will wear them more than you think you will.
9. Black ankle boots. Not the old one's from the late 90's; an edgier not so Neo-Nazi pair will do. An ADDED PLUS: Boots like this can be worn with almost any length skirt or dress (rather than heels). www.dhgate.com.
10. Slides. When Cincinnati women dress down, it's always sporty. A must have is a pair of Puma Fenty slides. (oh yeah and get that $30 pedicure, it's worth it)
11. Tank Tops. During the warmer months, before you throw on an oversized (faded, wrinkled) t-shirt, try a look that's a little more feminine like an oversized tank top with a sports bra.
12. Athletic Shorts. Yes, you are still allowed to wear athletic shorts. Just keep things matching and size appropriate.
13. Wash n Go Hair. It is what it is...however, if you are going to wash your hair and walk out of the house, put a dollop of mousse in your hair so that it can dry with some finesse like Rich Hair Volumising Mousse. www.richhaircare.com.
14. Loreal. For a drugstore brand, they have some very luminous products. Glowing, shimmery lit from within skin is future of makeup. Deep down, I know Cincinnati women love shimmer makeup because it's so much fun and attention getting when done tastefully! Also, check out their skincare line as well.
More than anything, I hope this blog proves to be something FUN for Cincinnati women. I know the struggle of having to work harder than necessary for anything and not being celebrated as a woman. Know that you do have a style THAT WORKS! When you are having fun, that's when you feel sexy.
A clip from a fashion show in Cincinnati: from a while ago!
A great night out starts at home, while you are getting ready. Confidence is not always about the most expensive outfit, but how you feel. In order to feel good, you have to treat yourself good, and the best way to do that is to pamper yourself. And with Aularale's products, you can do that.
One of our favorite products is the Skin Rejuvenation Peptide Cream. This is a wonderful moisturizer for your skin especially if you wear foundation on a regular basis. It's thick, creamy, full of healing ingredients and comparable to Charlotte Tilbury's Magic Cream. It works perfectly with Aularale's Basic Skincare Set and under any makeup. This is a product you want to use for the long term.
$ 62
Although Aularale's bath and body products are very bridal appropriate, you can use them for any occasion, including a night on the town. You want to always LOOK GREAT and FEEL EVEN BETTER!
I have to give a SHOUT OUT to Melrose because they have cute clothes that are affordable. Floral shirts and dresses are always in style for southern girls. The key is to look edgy and hip, not frumpy. The ultimate goal; "When you go out!.....HAVE A GREAT TIME!"
A polished look is always in and that is what will get us through the fall season. Things are cooling down, kids are in school, the days are getting shorter, that means its time to have fun. And the makeup look for fall is just that...fun.
Sheer coverage foundation with a pop of blush, a black eye-liner, natural shadow and a BOLD LIP! If that's what you are looking for, Aularale definitely has it!
For $92.00 you will get:
Naturale Eye-Shadow Quad
Liquid Foundation
Blush Duo
Lipstick
Eye-liner Pencil
Also, make sure you hit up all the hot-spots this fall like the Aquarium and Gulf of Mexico. And if you really adventurous, take that trail ride!
Football season STARTS TODAY @ 7:00 pm and tickets are still on sale! Everybody who is anybody will be at the TSU home games at BBVA Compass Stadium. Visit the link below to view the full schedule...
