NO SHADE FOR BEYONCE'S "LEMONADE." 

There has been so much discourse about Beyonce's visual album "Lemonade." As an American who has been only really exposed to American culture I can see how one can take her lyrics and think Illuminati or demonic symbolism. As I did a little research I found that all of the poems she recited was the work of Warsan Shire. Warsan Shire is a Somalian poet who now resides in London. She has lived in two places I have not, and observed a world much different than the one I have seen. I am not saying I agree with the words of the poem, but I am sure that there is another meaning than what we are assuming. I think it's an educational moment, just like Rick James was not talking about a woman named "Mary Jane," the poem is probably not talking about what we think. Yes we have to be careful in what words we sing, however we must also know what we are singing. Also I am glad that Beyonce is not literally talking about "hot sauce," in her bag. Maybe some of the cultural misappropriations will be lessened. Then again maybe people will just start carrying a bat.

Later Dolls

Nikki 

Hello Dolls, 

During this holiday season, most of us will be traveling to our family and friends (or to avoid them lol). And while taking a trip is always exciting (or should be), it can become quite stressful , especially if you forget to pack things you will need to remain your usual fashionable self. So I decided to share my list of must haves for your carry on bags.

Travel Flat-irons or Curlers (battery operated preferred):  I cannot tell you how many times I have gone international and forgot converters are needed for plugs and outlets. So to avoid this drama (and a vacation filled with bad hair days) invest in some quality battery operated flat-irons or curlers, they especially come in handy for road trips. It will certainly make the vacay much more enjoyable if your hair stays fly!


Hair Mousse or a light oil:  Weather definitely affects our hair in several ways,  and during the winter months, it can be super harsh on our hair.  I recommend a nice light mousse or light (non-greasy)oil or serum that will keep your hair looking healthy without weighing it down.

Tide to Go Pen: I cannot begin to tell you how this little pen has worked its way into my heart (and my purse of course).  Dramatic? Trust me I am not trying to be.  Being a naturally clumsy person, when I eat I tend to make a mess at times; and well when you are on the go sometimes, you cannot just change your clothes, so what can you do? Grab your tide to go pen, head to the nearest bathroom and start to scrub that pesky stain out!


Sunglasses -Shades:   There is nothing like a cute pair of shades to compliment any outfit. And while traveling sunglasses, can be the perfect accessory when feeling to lazy to maybe put on lashes or other makeup.  So make sure you pack a pair or 2 of shades to block the sun and your haters.


Well, that is the end of my little list of things to pack to remain fly while traveling.  Hopefully, this will help you during this busy holiday season. Have a suggestion for my list?! Please comment :) We love them!

Love Always XOXO,

Paper Doll 

T

Hey Dolls,

My love for  lash extensions has been an up and down roller coaster for awhile now. The relationship started out great , but after my most recent individual lash extension application,  I am  starting  to see signs of a break up coming real soon.  I have always had decent eyelashes, not too thin and a decent length.  I do not wear much makeup so the thought of adding some lashes to enhance my look was that was easy to make.  Pictured below is me with a set of strip lashes on and eyeliner. 

As much as I love the individual lashes, applying a new strip everyday before work became tedious. So I decided to look more into individual lashes.  I went and got my first pair professionally done and I loved it!  The individual lashes lasted me about 3 weeks before they started falling off, but I did notice a few of my real lashes would fall off with it.  The pros outweighed the cons so I continued to get my falsies redone every 3 to 4 weeks as needed.  Sometimes  to  save some money, I would do a fill-in myself on my lashes.  This went on for a few months until well , yesterday.  I decided to take off my lashes that have been on for 3 weeks only to find out the glue (which was a different Ardell Lashtite glue than my beautician usually uses) broke off many of my natural lashes.  The glue left my lashes so damaged, that most either broke off or completely pulled out of the follicle. And they are completely uneven  , and my eyelids are puffy (See Picture Below). 

So now I am in the damage control phase, for the next week I will be doing a Vaseline treatment on my lashes at night, applying Vaseline near my lash line in small circular motions to help stimulate the hair follicles, drinking tea and taking Vitamin E daily.   I will post my updated results in 2 weeks.... if there is not noticeable change, I will try Latisse (Nervous to go there, but hey beauty require extra work sometimes). 

Wish me luck dolls.... hopefully in 2 weeks I can give you a glimpse of my successful eyelash recovery.

XOXO,

Paper Doll