The 2nd Best Mascara in the World!

Wanna save a couple of bucks? Yes, we know Dior has the best mascaras in the world, but Prescriptives has one that comes in a VERY CLOSE SECOND...In fact, I find it easier to use than Dior.



Prescriptives False Eyelashes Plush Mascara

This mascara does not clump, and leaves lashes so thick, soft and noticeably longer. Actually, it really is like you're wearing falsies. LOVE IT!

Addicted to COACH???

For those of you who can't get enough of everything "COACH" they are having a special promotion just in time for Fall (summer goes by much to fast)! Email us at and we will forward you a coupon for 20% at Coach Outlets!
Now boys and girls this offer is only good at Coach Outlets so you have to get off your butt and actually go to the outlet store...sorry for all of you online shoppers.


Grab up those man bags, purses, wallets, scarves and other Coach goodies!! Happy Shopping! ~Donna

Play Pretty Beauty

Play Pretty Beauty specializes in natural-based products with no mineral oil or petroleum oils, hash detergents, drying SD alcohol or lanolin. The company makes body washes, soaps, candles, scrubs and their famed whipped body butter creme.

About 6 months ago I purchase the whipped body butter creme in the Nohea Ani scent which is described as:Hibiscus, cress, muguet and violet blossoms combine with luscious fruit to seal the deal on this sophisticated blend. It reminds us of a Hawaiian hibiscus flower being carried by ocean breezes. Nohea Ani loosely means lovely breeze in Hawaiian.
I also purchased the whipped body butter cream in the Island Sorbet scent, described as: A luscious fusion of papaya, orange, grape, pineapple and apricot flesh bring this fragrance to life. A sprinkle of tonka beans (a bean-like fruit that is sweet and aromatic) and you've got papaya nectar at it's most fresh and juicy. One whiff and you're hooked!
Pros:
I have to admit that the Island sorbet is my favorite of the two cremes. They both have lovely light scents that are perfect for hot summer weather when fragrances and scented lotions can be overwhelming.
Cons:
This product just wasn't moisturising enough for me. When I pay $16 bucks for an 8 ounce lotion I expect that my skin will be moisturized all day long, but this creme didn't perform. I found that my knees and elbow were ashy/dry/rusty...whatever you want to call it a few hours after applying the creme. I ended up adding Jojoba oil to the product for additional moisturizer. Needless to say I won't be purchasing the whipped body butter cremes again...at $16 dollars a pop i shouldn't have to add anything...ya feel me?!?
But here is the GOOD NEWS...the ladies who own the company are smart. If you have a company that sells a variety of products ALWAYS send your customer a free sample of some of your other products. The ladies at Play Pretty Beauty included with my order a free full sized bar of their soap in the Island Sorbet scent (the same as the creme that I purchased.) Generally I don't use "soaps" because most of them really irritate my skin, but I decided to give this one a try...and I LOVE IT!!
At $8 for a 4 oz. bar they aren't cheap and I must admit I would never just order the soaps alone, but when my aunt was visiting she used my whipped body butter creme and loved it, and it moisturized her skin just fine. As a result I will be buying her a jar for the holidays, and when I do I will add a few bars of their soap for myself to the order! Even though i didn't like the initial product that I ordered, by adding free sample to the order they are getting a return customer...its a win win.
Note: If you are going to provide free samples of other products to a customers order...make sure it's big enough that they can get at least 5 uses out of it to determine if they really like it our not.

~Nikki

Random Thoughts of a Nearly 40 Something Urbanite

This will be a new feature of my random thoughts based on the crazy and sometimes mundane shit i’ve seen and heard throughout the week. These thoughts will be frank and honest so if you are easily offended you may not want to read this mess. It’s the stuff many us think to ourselves but don’t say out loud except to we know will understand where we are coming from….so lets begin.

Why do I sit around stuffing my face and then complain how fat my ass is.

If you need to make a private phone call at work and you sit in a cube, please go find an unoccupied conference room…the rest of us do NOT want to hear about your vaginal infection.

I love HBO’s True Blood. I need to wiggle on Eric. I would love to get a taste of that thousand year old…oops ;) I can’t help myself, I long to be a fang banger.

OK…if you don’t eat pu**y, you can not expect to get your co*k sucked…I’m just saying.

How many people really cheat on their spouses…cuz I know some sneaky mutha…shut yo mouth!

Don’t marry someone who you know is a cheater…DUH! That ring will not change them…they gonna keep cheatin!

I do NOT like babies. They are to much damn work. Once you are about 2…then we cool, but babies…bah humbug (including my own).

I snatched up some stuff on the cheap on J Crew.com…god I love a sale.

I have natural hair envy.

I want to have dinner at Paula Deans house...just come over and have a funky good time with her and Micheal.

I ran my 3 miles this morning…yeah for me

I ordered a distance watch, so I will know how far I’m running when I’m outside…I hope it works, cuz I hate having to send ish back.

Why do people lie..just lying for no damn reason at all.

Deadbeat parents should NOT have visitation rights. It takes money to raise a child, love too, but love don’t pay the mortgage, buy school clothes, or pay for extra curricular activites. If you ain’t got no cash please step aside, or at least don’t cause any problems. How you gonna be financially irresponsible and then want to make waves…the audacity!

I love me some First Granny. Mrs. Robinson (Mrs. O’s mama) is just too cute for words.

Why do people say they are going to be blog contributors and then when you ask for blog entries can't nobody respond to your damn emails. Y'all heffas know who you are!

I’m just sayin y’all...you know you have been thinking some of the same ish…don’t lie!
~Nikki

Why Do Couples Really Get Divorced?

I recently came across a list proclaiming the top 10 reasons why people get divorced. At number 1 was "infedelity"...now I had to laugh at this, becasue we all know (at least any lawyer that has ever handled a family law case) that folks don't get divorced becuase their partner cheated...they get divorced because of money!

Both men and women alike would have you think that if their spouse cheated on them that they would be out the door, but that just isn't the case. Kids, mortages, joint debt, security...these are just a few of the reason why folks don't get divorced because a spouse cheated.

Divorce can be expensive for those who have been married for sometime and have actually accumlated savings, 401K plans, vacation property, and a home. Bottome line is that we as human beings don't walk away from perceived security eaisly, even if our man is going around poking another chick!

What we do care about is if he is poking another woman and the bills aren't paid. Money is the root of all evil some say and it is most definitely the root of divorce, and not infidelity. It's a lot easier to leave someone when the money is funny. The number 1 thing couples fight about is finances. Being broke ain't fun and misery does not like company when the bank account is empty. Now money woes can certainly lead to infidelity in a marriage but the root is still cash.

So the next time you hear folks talking about what they will and will not put up with from their spouse, know this...they will put up with a lot more than they will lead you to believe as long as the bills are paid!

~Nikki