Smooth like Buttaaah!!!

My mom was recently in Togo (West Africa) for work and brought us back some Organic Shea Butter.
She insisted that I try it and it was the best stuff on earth!!! Hummmm....ok.....Mom...You are talking to the girl who tried everything on earth to get glowing skin.
I tried shea butter before but was never really wowed by the results I got applying it daily on my skin. Also, since I have super oily skin, I never dared applying it to my face!
Anyways, my mom was sitting on my bed, holding the glass jar of her precious butter and was going on and on about the benefits, the fabulousness of the stuff, blah blah blah. My aunt and I who were laying on the bed were pretending that we were listening. To be honest I was so tired that day that I did not pay much attention to her. Plus, how many times did I hear how fantastic shea butter is in my life? But I yet have to meet a have perfect skin. Since my mom was getting annoyed that my aunt and I did not pay attention to her, I took her precious jar and promised her that I would try it. She then left the room with my aunt and I had the best nap ever afterwards!!! lol
Two weeks later, back to the States, I bought a magazine while grocery shopping and read that the Fab Amber Rose uses shea butter every day and every night on her skin. Don't you love that girl? I mean she is so gorgeous and confident!! Plus her complexion is just to die for. As I was reading the article, I remembered about the precious jar of shea butter that my mom gave me. You can imagine the rest of the story.....
I now uses this stuff everyday all over my body and on my face and hair. So far so good. Very moisturizing. I love the texture and the feel of this shea butter. It is certainly the best I ever used. My mom said it is Organic so maybe that's why it feel so good? I yet have to see results but it looks like when used religiously for a few months, I "might" get some good results. Please god, just a little bit of glow and smoothness, that's all I am asking for! lol
If this works Mom, I will come and give you the biggest kisses and hugs you ever received.
Like they say, always listen to the wise advices of your mom!!
I love you maman cherie!!

Sssssssnake!

Hi Girls! I had to share this video with you. I was on the floor when I watched it! Salma Hayek looks so funny in it. I can totally relate though because I have the same phobia about snakes!!! I can safely say that they are the thing I fear the most (after God of course!!). I am so afraid of them that everytime I have a nightmare, there's gotta be a snake in it!!! Then, I wake up in the middle of the night sweating bullets, I scare and wake up my hubby as well. Poor thing, he gets afraid too because I scream so hard!! lol

Anyways, here it is, Salma Hayek is just like me, horrified and hysterical at the view of a snake!!!!

http://extratv.warnerbros.com/2010/06/extra_raw_salma_hayek_snake_scare.php

Purple Rain

Just a quick note to share with you my obsession of the moment!! Purple Nailpolishes?!?!?!? I don't get why I am so into this color right now, everything has to be purple! lol. It's also a bit strange to crave Fall/Winter shades in the summer but oh well...
Anyways, I thought I'd share with you three perfect shades of purple that I bought this summer....

1- Chanel Vendetta : Now ladies...this is just perfecto!! So pretty and chic. This is purple without being "up in your face purple" if you know what I am talking about! It has a hint of dark brown.



2- Nars Purple Rain: This is is a little more purple than the chanel vendetta with a bit f shimmer. This is another of my favorites. Still chic and a little gothy which adds some fun to it.







3- Dior Silver Purple : Another beautiful nail polish. Silver with just a little purple.... It looks great with an evening outfit!









Before I go, I want to share the outfit I wore last night for a casual dinner with my hubby on my birthday...I will share with you the awesome gift I got as soon as I receive it through the mail. He ordered something for me from my favorite jeweler in Morocco and I cannot wait to see it!!
Below, shorts were bought on ecrater.
Top is from Valentino: I love this top! Got it on major sale at Neiman Last Call (around $5o bux).
Watch is from Michael Kors.
Clutch and earrings are from Ebay.

Summer Fragrance

I have been MIA on my blog, being lazy and extremely busy, but I am back!!!
I am excited to start blogging again. Just came back from Senegal (second time this year! yay!!) and I had a great time. It is always so nice to spend time with my family and friends. I got to hang out with my girlfriends this time, more than I did during my last trip to Dakar in January. It was great to see my girls but also neat to reconnect with the Senegalese Fashion. The ladies in Dakar are always on top of their game, always extremely put together from head to toes despite the heat in Dakar and "No Khaliss" lol. It was so hot in May there, I was sweating bullets from morning to night all the time! With all the cute summer outfits, it is so important to have a light and fresh summer fragrance, specially when you sweat like I do (sorry this may sounds disgusting but don't we all sweat? lol).

Anyways, I after a long search at Nordstrom and Sephora, I purchased Chanel Eau Fraiche. It is a beautiful, light and citrusy fragrance. It was perfect in Dakar and I received so many compliments on it. If you are looking for a chic, light and fresh summer fragrance, this is it. It acted fine with the hot weather. It is a little pricey (approx. $100) but a little goes a long way....
Unfortunately, I forgot to pack it in my checked bags on my way back to the States. My aunt who works at the airport was helping me go through Security ( only in Africa right? lol) so I gave her the bottle. She
was so thrilled and I am glad she was there because I would have been so mad if the bottle ended up in the hands of the unpleasant airport security guy who was going through my stuff....

Back to the States, I found a mad hot weather in Florida too! I was desperately in need of a new fragrance. This time, I purchased Hanae Mori Eau de toilette at Nordstrom. I just love it. This is sweet, girly, sophisticated and I feel like it will be my staple for a long time.
It has a little hint of vanilla which I like.




I also liked all the Marc Jacobs Eau de Toilette Splash. My favorites are the Cucumber, Pomegranate, Fig, Apple and Biscotti.