Video: Introducing Mented Cosmetics + Rant

mented-cosmeticsRedefining ‘nude’ lipstick for women of color, by women of color.

Hi Guys! Today’s video is a try on haul of the capsule collection of Nude lipsticks for women of color (by women of color) from Mented Cosmetics! Redefining what ‘nude’ means- this range has all the brown babes covered from the lightest peach to the deepest berry. These are not your ultra light nude shades, but more of a natural looking color. The formula is moisturizing, and long lasting, made without parabens or toxins, and also vegan and cruelty free.

Note: There is one more lipstick in the capsule collection called ‘Dope Taupe’ that I forgot to swatch because I had just worn it and it was in my purse! It is a beautiful rich taupe-y color. The entire capsule collection can be purchased as a set too for a discount. Also, to receive 15% off  your first order, you can use my code: http://fbuy.me/iCqcd

I also had a moment of weakness due to some triggers I had just before recording, and I did a little rant about it. Looking back I am glad I got it off my chest, and based on the response I got from you all – you also feel my pain! After having some time to think about things though, I feel like I didn’t need to be so upset. I have SO MANY amazing readers and supporters, friends and family too. It is really just a matter of what I put my energy towards – i can cry myself a river about the few that aren’t or I can focus on the ones who are and keep doing better for them. I guess sometimes you need to throw your own pity party before realizing how good you actually have it!

Thanks so much for visiting – as always!

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Last week we took a quick trip to escape the snow for some sunshine in Key Largo, Florida☀️ We spent every moment possible outside, Tom and Adam got their Scuba Diver PADI certification (yay!) while Sophia and I spent our days either swimming or drawing marine life and landscapes. This was my first trip after my sister passed last November, and even though I look so happy here, there were so many moments I felt the grief and sadness, as if it happened just yesterday. I am still figuring out how I want to show up in this space, as I have changed so much as a person since the loss. I just don’t feel called to post some of the things I shared before. Maybe that will change someday, or maybe it will just naturally evolve into something new. I think I will take this year to just process it all. (Even the idea of taking an entire year to think through something is a huge shift for my usually hyperactive type A personality) My focus at the moment is just living in the moment with my family and friends, spending time doing things that make me happy and healthy. I hope to share some of that journey here with you ~ thanks for following along ❤️
I had planned to shoot this outfit in collaboration with @lenacoutureofficial right before my dear sister passed away. Saba, the designer, was more than understanding if I didn’t want to anymore - but after thinking on it for a while I decided I wanted to - in my sister’s honor 💗 She was always my biggest hype woman. When i would feel like I’m not good enough or that I should quit (which was often) she would tell me I was unique and great and to keep it up. When I think of my sister, beauty and love is all that she embodied in her being. She expressed that on the outside also - as she loved to wear everything glam, bright & colorful, and full of bling. Hair done, nails done, everything did - that was Nusrat. For this shoot I took the time to get glam after a long hiatus - and makeup and hair took so long because I think I forgot how to do it, but afterwards I was surprised how I felt transformed. When I wore this gorgeous outfit that I know was designed with such love and incredible attention to detail by @lenacoutureofficial, I felt all of that beauty - like a walking piece of art, and very much at peace. Thank you so much to @divmophoto for capturing the feeling so well 💕
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Just a mom who loves mums 🌸 🪴
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