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Minneapolis Lifestyle Blog

Tag: Beauty

Welp friends, if you’re looking for the Illume warehouse sale, you’d better go this year because it’s the last one.



Illume candles is closing their Minnesota manufacturing and heading off shore. The final warehouse sale will be this weekend Friday, November 7th through Saturday, November 8th.

You can save from 50% to 90% off retail prices, but you must buy an entire box, no single purchases. If you shop Friday, you’ll receive a 15% off coupon to come back Saturday and new products will be available each day.

Location

10501 Elm Creek Blvd., N

Maple Grove, MN 55369



Walmart has affordable body mists that literally stopped me in my tracks when I saw it. These holiday gift sets are just 5 bucks, smell delicious and have sweet gourmand type fragrances.



Hey everyone! It's a beautiful morning and I can hear the birds chirping and singing their song. But can you believe that were supposed to get a foot of snow by the end of the week? Yes, I said snow.

Adult Easter Basket on a white table

Summertime is here friends! It really has been a nice summer here in the Sota and I have been getting outside and taking advantage of the warmer temps as much as I can.

a black woman wearing a black and white striped t shirt dress

More than ever, people are wanting to show support and solidarity for the black community and if you are a beauty enthusiast, there are many opportunities to purchase black owned beauty products.
Check out these 10 black owned beauty brands that you need this summer!


shampoo and conditioner on a white table


It's summertime in the city and the feeling is good. But hot summer sun and cool shade will mostly be appreciated at home this year.

woman in orange shirt smiling outside


Published 5/18/20 Updated 10/30/25

Looking for tips on how to color your hair at home? Keep reading and I'll tell you how.

a black woman with natural curly hair


No nail salon? No problem. Press On nails to the rescue! I’ll show you how I’ve been rocking these salon quality fake nails.

pink press on nails

I just recently made a huge purge of my makeup products and let me tell you, it felt good to get rid of old makeup. Now that spring is just about here, it is the perfect time to spring clean your makeup collection.

Make up on a white marble table


Winter can do a number on our lips and it’s important to keep your lips moisturized during the cold months. Today, I'm sharing some goodies just for your lips.

a black woman holding a lipstick tube

This shop has been compensated by collective bias, Inc. And it's advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GoBeyondGrayCoverage #CollectiveBias

The holidays are here and there's so much to do. There are places to go and parties to attend. It gets really busy, doesn't it? Not to mention seeing your friends and family that you haven't seen all year. I want to make sure that I look my best.

a woman with black hair

Where my natural sistahs at? Guess what ladies, there's a new line of natural hair care products just for curly girls. Introducing Mo Knows Hair Curl Collection by YouTube sensation Monica Stevens.

Mo Knows Hair Curl Collection on a white marble tray

Ladies, I'm sure you have heard the news by now. Tracee Ellis Ross has just launched a new haircare line for natural sistahs with 3B to 4C curl patterns and I am here for all of it!

Tracee Ellis Ross Pattern Beauty Products on a white table


Ladies the Thymes Warehouse sale is here, yass!  And it's just in time for the Holidays. This year the annual bath and body products sale will be held at the old Herberger's in Roseville location.

Thymes Frasier Fir home fragrance on a table

Oh, lipstick, how I love thee! You make it so hard for me to leave the house without you. Our relationship with never end. No matter how you melt or break it off, literally. Today, I celebrate you on this National Lipstick Day.


lipsticks on a marble table



Wow, it has been so hot out! Seems like a heatwave has swept the whole country. If you had ever needed waterproof make up it's now!

a woman wearing lipstick

Last week I had the pleasure of attending the Palmer's Salon takeover at The Beauty Lounge and my daughter came along for all the fun.

women at a salon event

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and it's advertiser. All opinions are my own. #fdnewbeauty #collectivebias. Hey ladies, can you believe summer is almost here? After a long winter, I am so ready! Today I'm sharing summer beauty tips and what I'm using in my current summer beauty routine.


a woman smiling



Hey everyone today I am bringing you a review of the latest Urban Decay Naked Reloaded eye shadow palette. A few months ago the original Naked palette by Urban Decay was discontinued and the beauty community went crazy.

the Naked Reloaded Palette on a white marble tray


Mother's day is just about here and if you're still looking for Mother's Day gift ideas, I've got you covered. Below, take a look at some of my choices for affordable Mother's Day Gifts under $20!

a woman holding a large coffee mug