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Hey Nubians,


It's Mani Monday!


Last night after a bit of Spring Cleaning I decided to give myself a manicure and pedicure. My nails were fairly long but of course one of them just had to break so I cut them all... Don't you just hate that!? Anyway, I cut my nails really short and kind of improvised a few lines to make a fun little design. I decided to DIY my manicure instead of going to the salon. I actually do this pretty often to try to improve my skills. It also doesn't hurt to save a few bucks along the way/ 

For my base color I used Sally Hansen Velvet 640 Velour. It's a nice matte purple color. I proceeded but using LA. Colors Art Deco wands in white and silver glitter to make some lines off the top of my head and make the manicure more fun. I sealed the manicure with Sally Hansen's Gel Shine 3D Top Coat. 

Ayer por la noche después de un poco de limpieza de primavera decidí darme un manicure y pedicure. Mis uñas eran bastante largas, pero por supuesto uno de ellas tenía que romperse y tuve que cortarlas todas... ¿No lo odias? De todos modos, corte mis uñas muy cortas y de improvisaron unas líneas para hacer un divertido diseño de pequeño.

Para mi color base usé Sally Hansen Velvet 640 velour. Es un bonito color morado mate. Procedí usando LA. Colores Art Decó varitas en brillo blanco y plata para hacer algunas líneas de la parte superior de la cabeza y hacer el manicure más divertido. Sellé la manicura con Gel brillo 3D Top Coat de Sally Hansen.



Hope you enjoyed the manicure! I'm going to try my best to do some weekly mani fun once a week or every other week. 

Espero que hayan disfrutado la manicura! Voy a intentar mi mejor esfuerzo para hacer diversión mani semanal o cada dos semanas.


Xo Nubia Xo

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Hello my beautiful Nubians,

You all know I'm obsessed with lipsticks right? Makeup can be so much fun! I like to live a little and try something bold and a little crazy every so often and that's why I love the NYX Cosmetics Macaron Lippie Lipsticks. Bright purples, blues, turquoise, black, yellows, pink.... so many not so everyday colors that you can get creative with.


I find a lot of people get scared when trying these colors out but don't be! Life should be all about trying new things and putting yourself out there even with makeup, go for it. Plus these colors all have a beautiful satin matte finish which doesn't hurt.

Below you'll see me review my 2 favorite colors from the NYX Macaron Lippie Lipstick collection as of yet, Blue Velvet and Violet.





Enjoy and CLICK HERE to subscribe to my NUBTube for more videos.


Xo Nubia Xo

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Hello Nubians,

For the love of makeup, I'm kicking off a beauty "Lip Color of the Week" segment on my blog and YouTube channel (Make sure to subscribe here) and I've started off by reviewing Lancôme Lip Lover #356 Belle De Rouge which is a Cherry Pink. Ideally I'd like you to watch the video but here and some quick things I can tell you about this metallic tube of goodness.

My experience and thoughts of Lancôme Belle De Rouge lip gloss.


  • It's a 3 in 1 elixir that gives you shine and moisture.
  • In my personal experience it delivers on its 8 hr moisture promise.
  • It doesn't feel sticky or gross like a lot of lip glosses do.
  • The pigment of this color is lovely and I was pleasantly surprised. 
  • Lancôme does a great job with the packaging, it's on par. Very appealing and sleek.
  • Doe footed applicator is nice and makes for easy application. 
  • Provides you with a nice shimmery finish. 


In the photos below you'll see me wearing the gloss.







Thanks for watching and make sure to check back in for next weeks new lip color review!


Xo Nubia Xo

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Hello Nubians,

A few weeks ago I received POND'S Luminous finish BB+ cream and was quite excited! I've heard good things and was looking for something that would give my skin a bit of coverage and a luminous glow.

Some things that I read about this product which I thought were insightful are that
  • POND'S Luminous finish BB+ cream reduces the appearance of dark spots to even skin tone in two weeks
  • This BB+ cream contains Vitamin E Acetate, an antioxidant known to soften skin and Glycerin which helps increase hydration.
Watch my video review below were I apply the product and find out what I think!

Hace unas semanas recibe el producto POND'S Luminous finish BB+ cream y estoy satisfecha con los resultados. Abajo puedes ver unas fotos de antes y despues. Cubrío imperfecciones pequeñas en mi piel y la crema se siente bonita, no es pegajosa. My dejo la piel luminosa! 




Before: 

After: 


Xo Nubia Xo 

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Hey Nubians,

I was sent a few products from the Aveda Heart Lands Collection a few weeks back and was so excited to try them out. 

It's always satisfying to know you're using quality products. I can always count on Aveda to carry merchandise that's infused with plant and fruit waxes and feel nice on my skin. It's good and important to know what you're putting on your face ladies!!! C'mon y'all.

I kind of created this look by improvising, it was fun and I was happy with the results. A bit heavy on the eyes and neutral lips. The Heart Lands collection has nomadic inspired eyes and rich colors.

To learn how I got these results step by step please watch my video tutorial which you'll find in this post.

What Products I Used



Results






Watch my video and Subscribe to my YouTube Channel :) 

Xo Nubia Xo 

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Hello Nubians, 


You all know how much I LOVE makeup. QVC is having their Customer Choice Awards soon and Mally Beauty has been nominated for 10 categories!





Check out these fun products and GO VOTE. See the entire list of categories and product nominations below: 


Category                                                         
Best Primer: Mally Beauty Perfect Prep Poreless Primer http://qvc.co/Mally_AwardsVote
Best Foundation: Mally Beauty Poreless Perfection Foundation http://qvc.co/Mally_AwardsVote
Best Concealer: Mally Beauty Cancellation Concealer System http://qvc.co/Mally_AwardsVote
Best Finishing Product: Mally Beauty Poreless Face Defender http://qvc.co/Mally_AwardsVote
Best Blush: Mally Beauty 24/7 Blush System http://qvc.co/Mally_AwardsVote
Best Lip Product: Mally Beauty High Shine Liquid Lipstick Pen http://qvc.co/Mally_AwardsVote 
Best Eye Shadow: Mally Beauty Ever Color Shadow Sticks http://qvc.co/Mally_AwardsVote
Best Eyeliner: Mally Beauty Waterproof Eyeliner http://qvc.co/Mally_AwardsVote
Best Mascara: Mally Beauty Volumizing Mascara http://qvc.co/Mally_AwardsVote
Best Brow: Mally Beauty Ultimate Performance Dream Brow http://qvc.co/Mally_AwardsVote



***Voting is live until September 20th at 11:59pmEST. 


Xo Nubia Xo 


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Hello Nubians,

August is almost over. Another thing that's almost over is your chance to get your hands on Maybelline Great Lash Limited Edition Colors.

 
(colorful mascara look)


My love for mascara is endless, it may be my favorite makeup essential (it's a close battle between mascara and lipstick) I've tried some of the Maybelline color lash mascara previous years and they are seriously awesome. You can actually SEE THE COLOR ON THE LASHES unlike some other color mascaras which suck and you can barely see anything! These are truly vibrant and a great way to perk up your lashes.                                     

Maybelline got inspired by colors from New York Fashion Week runways. Can't wait to rock some of these colors to add some perkiness to my Fall makeup looks. Imagine the possibilities of color combos!(I think upper lashes green, lower lashes pink).


The colors are... 

  • I See Blue 
  • So Very Berry
  • Green with Envy (My Favorite)
  • Wink of Pink
  • Vision in Violet 
  • Teal Appeal


They are super affordable at about 6-7 dollars and you can find them at your local Target or Walgreens.


Let me know if you've tried them out babes!




Xo Nubia Xo


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Hello my Nubian Queens and Kings!

Check out my review for Maybelline's Super Stay 2 Step Color. I LOVE this color stay product, find out why below.




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Hello My Beautiful Nubians! 

A few weeks ago I walked into a drugstore and purchased 2 Revlon "Just Bitten Kissable" Balm Stains. I fell IN LOVE with them and felt the need to share my experience with you. I have tried other lipstains before but wasn't fully satisfied with their long term wear. 

Color: Adore Adoree 055
I was looking for a medium toned color. Dark, but not quite there yet. This has become one of my favorite colors to wear. It compliments my skin tone and last a hours without retouching. Even when I don't retouch the color never fully fades it just gets a bit lighter... I like the thought of feeling like I never have a naked lip.

Color: Crush Beguin 005
Dark and seductive, I've definitely been rocking this color when I feel a bit feisty... it's SEXY. A great color to add to your makeup collection for winter and its durable. The pigmentation is lovely.

Reasons you may want to try this product: 
  • Unlike a lot of lipstains which are usually drying, this is a balm stain which is excellent for "Winter dry lips". It keeps my lips pretty and moisturized. 
  • The tip on the balm stain reminds me of a Crayola! You can check it out HERE. I find it easier to apply this way.
  • They have 12 pretty shades available at only $8.99
  • The pigmentation is good. 
  • The balms are retractable, goodbye sharpener!
  • I wouldn't recommend something I didn't really enjoy.
I hope you enjoyed this review and let me know if you end up trying any of the Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stains out!

Xo Nubia Xo

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Hello my dear Nubians!

Today is Christmas Eve and I couldn't help but thinking about what's next, NEW YEARS!! So much excitement. I was thinking about what I'm going to wear to welcome the New Year and how I'll be styling my hair and doing my makeup It has to look flawless so I don't look majorly drunk. I still have no idea what I'm wearing but when it comes to hair and makeup I came to these conclusions.

Hair and Makeup: Kick it up a Notch! Do something a little bit out of the usual. Welcoming change is good! I would suggest a unique up-do, crazy/insane curls, or jet straight hair.

Makeup: Go loud and sparkly but don't look like a clown. I usually have a "Bold lips, light eyes" policy or "Bold eyes, neutral lips" BUT you can mix them up a bit An example of something a bit fun and New Years worthy is the look below.


The hair is a bit playful, you may even say Chun Li inspired but you can totally dress is up if you wear the right accessories or dress. I'm wearing it with a lovely tear drop gla.MAR.ous headband to glam it up and Sorelli earrings.



When it comes to makeup, I decided RED LIPS. I am obsessed with red lips! When it comes to holidays or special occasions I'm usually sporting them. The color I'm wearing here is by Revlon.


For the eyes, I would usually not do much but since it's for New Years Eve we must glam it up! I did a double cat eye which gives off an egyptian beauty vibe and I used my Lisi Cosmetics silver sparkle eye liner to fill in the gap.

Besides that I did basic stuff: Bronzer, filled in brows a bit etc.


I hope this post helped out a bit and inspired you to play around with your looks. If you have any specific questions about products I used, drop a comment below.


Toodles,

Xo Nubia Xo 

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Hello Nubians,

Because a girl can never have too many beauty products...

Earlier this week I received a nice gift from Glossybox and decided to do a quick video about it. From skin care, hair care, nail product, they got me covered this month. I must say I'm always excited to get a Glossybox in the mail, they always contain a nice array of beauty products to try out.

  
Watch the video below and subscribe to NubTube.

Gif is the word of the year if you didn't know. 

Xo Nubia Xo

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Joining the family of superstars like Taylor Swift, Ellen DeGeneres, Sofia Vergara and Queen Latifah, P!nk is the NEW COVERGIRL. Pretty cool right? I think it's something different for her... In my mind she always kind of has this tomboy/tough girl image, but she looks gorgeous.

One thing I have to admit I've always admired about COVERGIRL is there diversity in selecting spokesmodels. They don't stick to the "traditional" model. They select women with very different attitudes that are all gorgeous and shine in their own way. For example, Queen Latifah and P!nk have NOTHING in common except probably having personalities that shine and they are both beautiful.


“P!nk is a powerful and provocative role model, who has always been an advocate of individualism and making no apologies for who you are,” said Esi Eggleston Bracey, VP and General Manager, COVERGIRL Cosmetics. “That combination of irreverence and integrity is exactly what the COVERGIRL brand loves about her and identifies with. We have admired P!nk’s art and her attitude for years! We love the energy and confidence that she radiates, and the fact that inside and out she’s as cool as she looks. She’s an awesome addition to our COVERGIRL family.”


P!nk is fearless and fun and has shown throughout her career that she is an innovator that is not afraid of change.

(photo via COVERGIRL Facebook)


What do you think of P!nk as the New COVERGIRL? 


Xo Nubia Xo


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Karl Lagerfeld is such a damn boss! I mean who doesn't adore him? He's classy, sophisticated and always does fun collaborations.

This Karl/Shu Uemura colors collection will be available for purchase this holiday season so gather your pennies kiddies!

The video below is quite fun and creative. You get to see how Mon Shu (The muse of the collection) is created by animated Karl. I am a huge fan of the Japanese lifestyle I see when it comes to fashion and cosmetics and this video is simply adorable!

What do you think?



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Archie comics always seem to have such a cool, fun lifestyle to them. Archie Andrews, Betty Cooper, Veronica Lodge, Reggie Mantle and Jughead Jones all hung out in Riverdale and we got to follow the stories about their lives.What had me drawn to the comics was the feud Veronica and Betty had going on over Archie.... I mean c'mon, How many people are still wondering if they're a Veronica or Betty? These two ladies are complete opposite and reading the strips about them arguing was pretty hilarious.

I love comics and I adore makeup, I'm always happy to hear when there's a collaboration that's going to hit stores soon. Archie comics and MAC cosmetics are going to be releasing a line called ”MAC Archie’s Girls.” No product images have been released yet, but I will surely keep you posted. 



I think Veronica and Betty have 2 completely different looks.. They have the whole blonde and brunette thing going on and Veronica had the whole darker/pinup thing going on... Even her attitude was a bit loud and out of control. Betty was sweeter and looked more like a valley girl. I could only guess this is what they're going to base the collection off... A strong color palette vs a more neutral one. 


I'm stoked and plan to get my hands on something hopefully. Are you excited for Archie and MAC?





Xo Nubia Xo 


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Hey Darlings,


Check out my COVERGIRL Haul video and subscribe to my channel if you'd like... It encourages me to  keep making videos more often :)


I will be talking about trying out the following products:


1) COVERGIRL and Olay Tone Rehab. 2 in 1 Foundation/Base
2) Lashblast 24HR Very Black
3) Blastflipstick blendable lip duo 835 Cheeky
4) Lineblast 24HR enduring black





Xo Nubia Xo


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